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Lennard brook $550,000

Tom Cabassi 0429 095 864

45 Crest View5 acres four bedroom two bathroom brick and iron family home. Kitchen/dining/living/family room. Formal lounge of theatre room. Two carport. Patio. Fully enclosed shed. Bore. Elevated location with country views.

Craig Hyne 0448 825 833

34 Parkside GardensEQUESTRIAN DREAMGreat sized 4 x 2 home suited to families, retirees, horse owners or hobby farmers. Beautiful views from deck, huge alfresco, 13m x 13m barn with stable, 6x9m powered shed, paddocks, aircon, fireplace, stylish ensuite with spa, jarrah floors.

bindoon $615,000

Amy McAuliffe 0400 298 884

Lot 43 Hidaway DriveBEST VALUE BLOCK IN BINDOON!This 5-acre block of beautiful natural bushland features tall jarrah and wandoo trees, native shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife.There is power to the block, a generous building envelope and no time limit to build. Priced to sell, so be quick!

bindoon $160,000

Craig Hyne 0448 825 833

12 Mawarra DriveAffordable country living without compromise.Built in 2012, this modern country home has a large central kitchen, 3 living spaces, 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and ducted reverse cycle air con. The 4,506 sqm property has a tree-lined winter creek and a 6m x 9m barn-style shed.

gingin $489,000

Jobs jobs jobs! Local employment – page 23

Tamieka Preston

As dawn breaks over the sea of polytunnels at Costa Group’s newest berry farm west of Gingin, a tide of workers arrive on site to gather the daily bounty from row upon row of heavily-laden vines.

They will carefully hand-pick approximately 100 tonne of ruby red raspberries and 300 tonne of brilliantly blue blueberries during the winter berry-picking season which stretches from April to November in Western Australia. It may seem like an abundance of berries – but this is just the beginning.

Farm Manager Stephen Beckwith, who previously worked in the olive industry, joined Costa in September 2014 when the Gingin property was nothing but a bare block with a terrific water supply. “We started from scratch here” he recalls. Now 28 hectares of plants are snugly cultivated under a mass of tunnels and even more infrastucture is still underway. “Our processing facility is being built and will be used later this year when the blueberry harvest is in full swing,” says Stephen.

Gingin is one of the smaller farms owned by horticultural giant Costa, who produce berries, mushrooms, tomatoes, citrus, bananas, avocados and grapes from more than 30 farms across Australia.

Stage 1 of the Gingin farm included 10 ha of raspberries and 5.5 ha blueberries with Stage 2 adding another 12.5 ha of blueberry’s last July. Expansion is planned to continue to meet strong local demand, and we may really be seeing raspberry fields forever if the new free trade agreements open up the potential markets in South-East Asia.

Staff numbers at the Gingin farm swell from 15 to 30 throughout the year to a berry-picking army of up to 150 during peak production (they are currently on the lookout for more picking staff – see employment page 23 if you are job-seeking).

Whilst it’s an early start, and a 6-7 day-a-week job, picking conditions in the huge tunnels are pleasant, with a comfortable ambient temperature and the wind and rain kept at bay to protect the precious fruit. However bees could prove an on-the-job hazard if you’re allergic – the air is a-buzz with the insects which are introduced to maintain optimal

pollination. A degree of self-control is also required, to resist the temptation to over- indulge on luscious berries.

Cultivation of such fragile fruit is intensive. “It’s a more controlled horticultural crop than olives, more challenging, but you have more control over the outcomes,” says Stephen.

Both the raspberry and blueberry plants are grown in pots. “The full substrate production we use here is extremely water efficient,” explains Stephen. Whilst they expect to get up to seven years production out of the blueberry bushes, the raspberry plants begin each season as root matter, which grows vigorously

to produce autumn fruit. Although they are technically a perennial, it’s just not cold enough here for the plant to undergo proper dormancy as it does in Harvest Manager Spencer Clark’s native England. “My family back home think it’s funny I work at a raspberry farm,” he says, “At home they just grow wild on the roadside.”

Raspberries are in season now and available in supermarkets, blueberries will come out in June. Packed with anti-oxidents and numerous health benefits there’s every reason to indulge in this delicious fruit. If you need inspiration – see recipes on page 20.

Raspberry fields forever

Farm Manager Stephen Beckwith and Harvest Manager Spencer Clark

Please take a copy

Water worriesFracking, fluoride and concerns for our brooks – pages 7 & 30

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Welcome to the May issue of the Northern Valleys News.

Whilst abundant quantities of water are falling from the sky – to the delight of all, especially farmers – the threats to our water supply seem to coming from all other directions.

The recent visits by John Fenton from Wyoming highlighted the potential threat to our ground water posed by fracking for oil (page 7), however, Chair of Gingin Water Group, David Rickson disagrees – suggesting the unsustainable use of our local brooks poses a far more serious problem! Read his opinion on page 19. Moora resident Joley Holiday is more concerned about the imminent decision by WA Department of Health to add fluride to Moora’s drinking water – read about that on page 7.

The good news is – high rainfall means it’s unlikely drought would make a fourth water worry – at least this year.

As the paddocks are glowing with an almost iridescent green, it’s a fantastic time to get out and about and enjoy the countryside either for a quiet picnic or bushwalk, or at one of the many events on this May, including: the Gingin Car Day, Chittering’s ‘Wear ya wellies’ event or the Carnaby day in Calingiri.

Many thanks to all our advertisers and contributors who make the Northern Valleys News possible. We appreciate your assistance and support enormously.

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Justices of the Peace

You can find a recently updated list of Justices of the peace in the Bullsbrook,

Bindoon, Gingin and Moora areas listed on our website,

www.nvnews.com.au as there are now just too many to list !

Thankyou to our volunteers!

The Northern Valleys News is a locally produced newspaper with a focus on community news and events happening in our region.

We rely on our ‘citizen journalists’ and keen local photographers to share the wonderfully varied stories of their community groups, schools and local people.

Thanks to you all! We couldn’t do it

without you!

Friday 6 May

Moora Hospital Auxillary morning tea 10am Delmoor centre Mothers day raffle, a presentation by Joyce Walker and pot plants for sale

Saturday 7 May

Chittering Bindoon CWA Mother’s Day Cake Stall from 9am to 12 midday in front of Bindoon IGA. Monies raised will go to CWA State Fundraising Project for 2015/16 which is Motor Neurone Disease Research

Sunday 8 May

Mother’s Day

Week of 10 - 14 May

Volunteers week

Saturday 14 May

Twilight markets At IHC 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive. 4-7pm

Wednesday 18 May

Chittering Bindoon CWA meeting at 10am in the CWA room at the Bindoon Hall.Mother’s with children welcome. For more information contact our branch President Mrs Margaret Trigg on 9571 0610.

Friday 13 May

Free Carnaby information day. Carrah Farms. 1173 Calingiri Road, at 1.30pm. See ad p5

Thursday 12 May

Business Fair, Bindoon 5:30 at Chinkabee center. See page 23

Sunday 15 May

Gingin British Car Day. See full program this page

Monday 16 May

Bullsbrook Family Fun Day. See page 13

Thursday 19 May

Regional Development Australia workshop Gingin CRC. M/tea at 10 am, workshop 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. See ad page 5

Friday 20 May

Chittering Cancer Support Group is holding a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in Bindoon. 10 am in the hall behind the Op Shop. Entry is $5 a person or donation, raffle tickets are 3 for $2. Everyone is welcome!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at Moora Performing Arts Centre See more page 6

Saturday 21 May

Bindoon Open Mic. night 7 PM

Sunday 22 May

Wear ya Wellies. Edmunds Place, Bindoon

Bindoon Farmers Market, Clune Park

Monday 23 May

BBQ with Shane Love and Martin Aldridge. Chinkabee Center, Bindoon. 6-8pm. See ad page 5

Monday 30 May

Bindoon Retirees fashion Parade

Wednesday 1 June

Public Forum with Shane Love MLA and Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Hon Liza Harvey MLA. Moora OPerforming Arts Centre. 3-4.14pm

Saturday 11 June

Matt Hale In Hypnolicious – A Comedy Hypnosis Treat

The LIVELIGHTER Gingin British Car DayGingin will come alive for the 27th annual LIVELIGHTER Gingin British Car Day from 10am until 4pm in the grounds of the Granville Civic centre on Sunday May 15.

Sharing the date with National Motoring Heritage Day, the event will feature hundreds of British cars on display, as well as entertainment for the whole family.

The Storyville Jazz Band will perform, along with the Kalamunda District Pipe Band. The “Dancing Fillies” and students from Roxanne’s Dance Workshop will put on a dazziling display.

There will be children’s games, rides, a climbing wall operated by Gingin Scout Group, and the recently refurbished Gingin Railway Station will be open for inspection.

View an array of working model boats, displayed and operated by the Australian Model Ship Society, finishing with an amazing grand finale display featuring the burning of a ship, complete with men overboard and fire-fighting tugboats to the rescue.

Visitors can browse the variety of market stalls, offering everything from jewellery to massage and local produce. There will be hot food, devonshire teas, ice cream, fairy floss, cool drinks and a licensed bar where people can enjoy the very English half a pint and a pork pie.

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New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery Exhibition – from now until 26 July 2016“Cloister Work” art and craft by monks, nuns and indigenous peoples of New Norcia together with selected contemporary gifts and commissions.

New Norcia’s visual aesthetic is

encountered almost everywhere – in the buildings, the collections and even in the cruciform layout of the town itself. Much of this artistic heritage was produced by local artists and craftspeople who found in a disciplined, regular and stable lifestyle a creative space of another kind. This exhibition features pieces that were produced for practical and decorative needs, others out of personal interest and leisure, and a smaller number of recently commissioned works and gifts by contemporary artists.

Where’s ya wellies?You better dig them out and dust them off ready for Chittering’s third Wear Ya Wellies event. Each year we welcome winter with our ‘we don’t care if it rains’ family fun day. So, if you are happy to pop on your wellies and wrap up warm, Edmonds Reserve in Bindoon is the place to head to on Sunday 22 May.

If you’re up early the Bindoon Farmers’ Market will be sharing their local hand-made arts ‘n’ crafts, home-grown plants, fruit ‘n’ vegetables and home-cooked goodies. The stalls will be open at Clune Park (just a 600m welly walk from Edmonds Place) from 8.30am.

From 10am to 3pm you will be able to enjoy all of the activities and entertainment that we have lined up. This year’s big drawcard will be the interactive Tyrannosaurus park PLUS the ever-popular Muddy Maze will be joined by a Mini Mud Rush area. There will be plenty of other activities for the kids to enjoy including pony rides, the Lions Train, airbrush tattoos, face painting, baby animals, sand art...

Hot food and drinks will be on sale. Don’t forget to bring along a change of clothes as there will be an area available for the kids to change in.

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The Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) provides 24/7 free and confidential Australia-wide counselling and support to veterans and their families for war and service

related mental health and wellbeing conditions.

Phone 1800 011 046

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People across the region paid their respects at ANZAC Day services held throughout the day on 25 April 2016, 101 years after the Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in 1915.

Anzac Day is the day on which we remember all Australians who

served and died in war and thank those who have fought for our freedom in all wars since.

It was both heartening and saddening to notice more and more young people marching this year bearing the medals of their ancestors.

The dawn service held at Bullsbrook and co-ordinated by Bullsbrook RSL club was attended by almost 1000 people.

Vincent Rhodes and Paul Russel from Pearce

Brian Kane and Kim Moeller from Bullsbrook RSL

Gingin scouts kept vigil at the Gingin war memorial overnight. Photo Karen Hyne.

Far left; Marcus and Orson Holliday (2) place a poppy on the map of Australia.

Left: Corporal Richard Murdoch with wife Patricia and sons Amien (7) Ardenne (5) and Archen (15 days)

Photos Joley Holliday

Top left; marching to Centenary Park

Top; The War Memorial at Centenary Park at dawn

The Shire of Victoria Plains and the Calingiri Progress Association held a service at the Victoria Plains Shire War Memorial

Scouts law a wreath at Bindoon

Upper Chittering Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Lance and Jan Stagbouer, George Day, Russell Jemerson, Lee Martin and Jaxon Martin

Mark Kay, Alan Sheridan (CEO, Shire of Chittering) and Ron Cooper.

Natalie and Steve Vallance (President, Shire of Chittering) and Alan Sheridan (CEO, Shire of Chittering) and Lana Volkova

Photos: Narhrell Dallywater and Tuarn Brown

After a commemorative dawn service, a gunfire breakfast and memorial service for Mortar soldiers killed in Moora, an 11 am march and wreath laying service took place in Moora followed by a service at the

Moora Performing Arts Centre. The day was co-ordinated by the Moora

Sub Branch of RSL and Shire of Moora.

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An art exhibition on show at Riseborough Winery and Art Gallery in Gingin opened on Sunday 17 April. The exhibition comprises of a diverse range of works from a variety of mediums

created by artists from the Wanneroo Art Society . The exhibition is on display until the 19 June. Art and the delicious Riseborough wines are available for purchase.

Invitation Shane Love MLA and Martin Aldridge MLC invite you to join them for a BBQ.

6pm- 8pm Monday, 23 May 2016 Chinkabee Complex, Great Northern Highway, Bindoon

As one of the fastest growing regions in the State, it is important that you have a strong regional voice at the decision making table.

We want you to be that voice, as a member of The Nationals.

Join us to see how you can be involved and meet your local Nationals MPs.

Dinner provided, cash bar available.

Please RSVP for catering purposes to [email protected] or 0427 684 596

Authorised by Martin Aldridge, L1/8 Parliament Place West Perth WA 6005.

Hon Martin Aldridge MLC Member for Agricultural Region L1/8 Parliament Place West Perth WA 6005 [email protected] Phone: 1800 336 905

Shane Love MLA State Member for Moore PO Box 216 Dongara WA 6525 [email protected] Phone: (08) 9927 2333

Free Carnaby information dayMay 13th at 1.30pm

Carrah Farms. 1173 Calingiri Road

Afternooon tea provided RSVP for catering Sarah 0459 212 780

[email protected]

This Moore Catchment Council project is being funded through Western Australian

Government’s State Natural Resource Management Program

All ages dance party in Bindoon

Dale and John Janson

Dianne Miller, curator and artists Ros Blackburn, Karn Petrovski and Celestine Dyson

Ros Franklin and Judy Hollishead, President of Wanneroo Art Society

Art and wine at Riseborough Art and Crafts open day at Gingin

Rhonda Willoghby and Valerie Landgrebe

Naida demonstated felting

Jenette and Anne

Glenys McQuillan, Margaret Dobra and Valerie Pickering

What stops you from being innovative and entrepreneurial?

If you currently run a business and wish to ‘grow’ new ideas or want to start something but are being held back by barriers or constraints.

(This could be lack of or affordable commercial space, poor telecommunications, lack of Childcare etc)

WE NEED TO KNOW …. and you can help us.

RDA Wheatbelt are also interested in what does enable and support those that are already achieving success, whether big or little. This workshop is for you to help us whilst giving

you the opportunity to network with like-minded people in your community.

Thursday 19th May – Gingin CRC. M/tea at 10 am, workshop 10.30 am - 12.30 pm.

Please register by Friday 13th May 2016 as numbers are limited. Contact 9575 1888 or email [email protected]

A Friday night dance party during the school holidays which was hosted by the Shire of Chittering got the kids, and a few parents, going wild on the dance floor. Photos Narhrell Dallywater.

Arts and crafts from quilting and felting to painting and mosaics were on display at Gingin’s Arts and Crafts centre on Constable St, Gingin on Tuesday 19 April.

Visitors enjoyed morning tea as they browsed the works on offer.

Funds raised support the arts and crafts centre.

Asha and Nikki Ormsby with Charlie and Shelley Walter

Julie Pollet and Terry HiggansMargaret Massam, Betty Pollard and Elizabeth Chutor

Jude Phillips shows off a beautiful quilt of Japanese fabric

Irene fabric painting

Allegra, Mitchell and Sally Diano, Yasmin Wrathall and Tuarn Brown

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2016

Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, cnr Padbury & Clinch Streets Moora at 5.30pm unless stated otherwise. Council meetings are open to the public who are wel-come to attend. Agendas for the Council Meetings are available for inspection 48 hours prior to the meeting, at the Shire Administration Centre, 34 Padbury Street Moora, or on the Shire website www.moora.wa.gov.au

Please Note: Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month and are closed to the public, however presentations may be arranged for individuals, groups or organisations if the council meeting dates are not convenient.

Australia Day Awards

Thank you to the members of the community that completed a nomination form for the Australia Day Awards, the nominations have now closed for 2016. An invitation is extended to all community members to attend Apex Park from 8.00 am on Tuesday, 26th January to celebrate the announcements of the Australia Day Awards recipients.

Month Meeting Date

February 17th

March 16th in Miling commencing at 6.30pm

April 20th

May 18th

June 15th

July 20th

August 17th

September 21st in Watheroo commencing at 6.30pm

October 19th

November 16th

December 7th

Shire of Moora May 2016

34 Padbury Street, Moora WA 6510 Phone: (08) 9651 0000 PO BOX 211, Moora WA 6510 Fax: (08) 9651 1722

Email : [email protected]

www.moora.wa.gov.au

What's on at the Moora Performing Arts Centre in 2016

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW FRIDAY 20TH MAY 2016

Our travelling band of intrepid funny-makers is taking over Australia, one town at a time, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow! Join a rotating cast of the finest local and international comedy talents for an evening of comedy like no other, hand-picked to bring the biggest and best belly laughs to audiences from Mildura to Mackay, Devonport to Dubbo. For nearly twenty years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has home delivered the best of the Festival to towns and cities across Australia. For three months of touring comedy madness, the Roadshow crew travels to over 80 regional destinations, bringing laughs to all corners of the great brown land! It’s silly, it’s satirical, it’s side-splitting. It’s Australia’s ultimate comedy roadtrip! Commences: 7.30 pm Duration: 2.5 hours (includes 20 min interval) Price: Ranging from $30-$35 Bookings: www.trybooking.com/KDHQ Recommended for ages 15+. *** May contain strong language, sexual references and material that can offend.

Bin it Right on Shire Recycling Days

Over the past 3 years the Shire has collected 438 tonnes of recycling from the towns of Moora, Coomberdale, Watheroo, Miling and Bindi Bindi at a cost to the Shire of $52,587.91 thus avoiding it from going into landfill.

Recycling is collected from households once a fortnight and is transported to Perth Waste. The Shire carries out this service in an effort to reduce waste going into the Moora landfill to prolong the tip site’s life. (Projected landfill life is 10 – 15 years).

The Shire provides yellow lidded rubbish bins for recycling purposes only which are not to be filled with general household rubbish. Disappointingly it has become an all too common occurrence whereby residents are putting general household waste into their recycling bins, which in the end contaminates the recycling collected in the shire truck.

The amount of recycling going to Perth is diminishing due to lack of willing and proper participation in the recycling service. What is required is a concerted effort by all residents to ensure that their household rubbish and recycling is properly separated into the correct bins.

The ultimate aim is to reduce the environmental footprint by reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfill through effective and efficient waste management practices, of which recycling is a major part of that. Council is continually reviewing waste management practices and services. Any inefficiency in the service will only drive up costs and in the end hurt the hip pocket of ratepayers/residents.

Items that CAN be recycled:

Newspaper Mixed Paper Cardboard Milk and Juice Bottles

Clear Soft Drink Bottles Glass Steel & Aluminium Cans

What CAN’T be recycled:

Plastic bags Styro-foam trays Food scraps Plastic wrap

Unwashed food containers.

Every little bit of recycling we do reduces the amount of waste going to landfill so please do your bit, BIN IT RIGHT and help our community be a better place.

MATT HALE IN HYPNOLICIOUS – A COMEDY HYPNOSIS TREAT SATURDAY 11TH JUNE 2016

See it to believe it! After wowing and amazing packed 2015 crowds, and filming a new TV show, Comedy Hyp-notist Matt Hale is back to dish up another tasty serve of his modern brand of fun, friendly hypno laughs in this special show full of new routines. As always, it’s volunteers-only on stage, so you get to decide whether to join him for the full experience, or be amazed and laugh yourself silly from the audience. Turning the traditional hypnosis show on its head, Matt has zero interest in embarrassing anyone, and truly wants the volunteers to have as much fun as the audience whilst amazing themselves with what their imagination is capable of. No two shows are ever the same! Winner of 3 national comedy awards, Matt has hypnotised people all over the world from London to Vegas (where even Mike Tyson told him “You are AMAZING!”). He's appeared in media as diverse as the UK's tabloids, BBC, ABC, Today Tonight and has been included in the National Film and Sound Archive and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. He has also released his own range of hypnosis products.

Commences: 7.30 pm Duration: 90 minutes Price: Ranging from $25-$30 Bookings: www.trybooking.com/KWWR

Locals are invited to get active through new program

The Shire of Moora and the Department of Sport and Recreation, are encouraging residents to get moving through a free active lifestyle program called ActiveSmart.

ActiveSmart is a behaviour change program designed to increase people’s activity levels and change long term habits. Residents are encouraged to become more active and con-nected to others in their community.

Participants will be able to access personalised telephone coaching, as well as a range of information about opportunities to get active in the local area. This tailored approach moves away from the traditional focus on exercise, catering to different lifestyles and making getting active accessible for all.

The program is being rolled out across 12 local government areas: Beverley, Dowerin, Goomalling, Koorda, Merredin, Moora, Narrogin, Northam, Toodyay, Wyalkatchem and York.

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More than 100 people attended public meetings in Moora and Dandaragan on April 22 to hear the first-hand account of US rancher John Fenton’s life in a fracked gasfield.

Mr Fenton told the meetings how his hair and eyebrows had fallen out after exposure to air pollutants from a blowout on one of the gas wells on his Wyoming farm.

He said his life had been turned upside down by the fracking industry that had put 24 wells on his small ranch. The nearest well was less than 100 metres from his back door and the family lived with constant truck movements, venting gas wells and water that was so polluted it could no longer be used for drinking or cooking.

With gas leases now covering a large swath of the Mid West and plans to conduct seismic testing for gas in the Kolburn bore field, Moora’s only drinking water supply, Mr Fenton said landholders and residents needed to be aware of what life could become if the fracking industry gained a foothold in the region.

Mr Fenton’s Mid West speaking engagements were part of national tour organized by Lock the Gate.

He spoke to an informal gathering at the Dandaragan Sports Club and a public meeting at the Moora Performing Arts Centre.

Mr Fenton told the crowd in Dandaragan that if he knew what he knew now he would never had let the gas companies anywhere near his property.

“When you take a rural and remote area

and you industrialize it for fracking, it impacts on every part of your life,” Mr Fenton said.

He described how his water was so full of flammable gas that to take a shower in his home he had to keep all of the doors and windows open to avoid the house exploding.

Mr Fenton said his wife, in common with many of his neighbours, had lost her sense of taste and smell. Others were suffering from neuropathy and chronic fatigue.

Local famer David Cook spent several hours showing Mr Fenton his organic beef farm in Dandaragan and said he was very concerned at the impact that fracking would have on his business and way of life.

“This area has huge potential to produce food especially from underground water now that the climate is drying,” Mr Cook said.

“To even consider fracking this country is insanity.”

WA coordinator for Lock the Gate Boudicca Cerese said Mr Fenton’s story was a sobering reminder of what we could face in WA if large-scale fracking gasfields are developed in the Mid West.

Joley Holiday

Fluoridation of public water supply has been hotly debated in Australia and around the world since it was first introduced over half a century ago. On one hand, people defend that sodium fluoride has been found to reduce the number of cavities when applied topically, like in toothpaste. On the other hand, some argue that medicating the water supply with fluorosilicic acid (recently listed as a neurotoxin), a by-product of the mining and fertilizer industries, is not only a huge breach of human rights but has contributed to the slow decline in public health in the last 6 decades.

The effects of fluoride are devastating and far reaching in the human body, as was recently learnt from Dr Geoffrey Pain’s public lecture held in Moora last month, with many human and animal studies linking fluoride to brain damage. The pineal gland accumulates more fluoride than any other tissue in the body and drinking fluoridated water has been proven to cause calcification of this gland, which moderates many bodily functions. When damaged, problems can arise with the immune, digestive and respiratory systems, circulation, kidney function and a whole list of cancers. A 1997 study from The University of Surrey also linked calcified pineal glands with early onset puberty in girls. A 1971 study from UWA found that the Aboriginal population are twice as susceptible to dental and skeletal fluorosis than Caucasians.

Some argue fluoride is perfectly safe taken in the correct dose. The Fluoridation of Public Water Supply

Advisory Committee currently recommends a maximum of 1 part per million. However, fluoride is bio-accumulative – it builds up in your body – and there is no way of measuring how much you are ingesting. Australia’s different states even fluoridate differently, depending on climate. WA receives slightly less (0.6 parts per million) than our friends over East, because our climate is warmer and it’s assumed we will drink more water. Such haphazard public dosing of any other drug would never be permitted.

Thousands of WA residents have rejected fluoride. Carnarvon won the fight to keep their water supply un-fluoridated in 2012. Japan, Israel, China and 98% of Europe have all rejected fluoridation of public water supply, some even banning it altogether.

If the WA State Government were not purchasing fluoridation chemicals from mining and fertilizer companies to add to public water supply, it would need to be disposed of safely at a very high cost. What is more important, their profits or our health?

Moora, Port Dennison, Dongara, Newman and Kununurra water supplies are some of the townsites next to be fluoridated, possibly as early as June/July this year.

Public forumShane Love MLA invites Moora residents to a forumwith the Deputy Premier and Minister for Police, Hon Liza Harvey MLA

EVENT DETAILS:Moora Performing Arts CentreWed June 1, 2016 3pm to 4.15pm

For further details and to RSVP,

please contact Shane Love MLA

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 99272333

Authorised by S Love 2/29 Moreton Tce, Dongara WA 6525

Something in the waterUS rancher shares his story of a fracking nightmare

The Chamber of Commerce is now compiling the 2017 Moora Chamber of Commerce Calendar

If you would like to be included please contact the Moora Community Resource Centre:

Ph 9653 1053 or email: [email protected] before 30th May 2016

Costs: Members: $85.00 - Non Members: $130.00 (firstline) $20 per line thereafter.

Community Groups (not for profit), Sporting Clubs, Service clubs etc $25

To all Moora organisations – CAN YOU HELP? Request for a show of interest from your organization if you are interested in fund raising activities at the 2017 West Coast State Rally of the Camper Van and Motor Club of Australia (C.M.C.A) to be held from the 26th to the 30th October 2017.

We are looking at between 150 and 200 motor homes on your oval.

The main days for this event are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is open day for all.

We are looking for organizations to run

food stalls for these 3 days. These could start with someone running a breakfast stall. Someone doing lunches ect. For those showing interest we will have a meeting with you all to make sure you do not clash with each other.

There could be prepaid meals like suppers but these will depend on finance.

The Saturday night meal is already catered for by a local group.

You could have your own ideas for fund raising – we are open for suggestions!

Contact Marj Banyard Chapter and Rally Secretary on Phone 042 737 8251 or Topsy DeVries Liaison Officer on phone 042 734 3958

The Shire of Moora is seeking feedback regarding the introduction of water fluoridation to the Moora town water supply. You can voice your opinion by answering this survey; https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Moorawaterfluoridation - or follow the links from the shire website.

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Council to the CommunityMay 2016

Further Council information is available on gingin.wa.gov.au or at Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503Telephone: 08 9575 2211 Facsimile: 08 9575 2121 Email: [email protected]

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One of the highlights on the Shire of Gingin’s social calendar!

Don’t miss this year’s LIVE LIGHTER Gingin British Car Day on Sunday 15 May from 10am to 4pm at Granville Park, Gingin.

Once again there will be a stunning display of vintage British cars, as well as working demonstrations of model ships on the Granville Scenic Pool, live music from Storyville Jazz Band, dance performances, kids’ entertainment, local craft and produce stalls, Devonshire teas and much, much more. This is a fantastic family-friendly event.

For more information contact Robert Brodie-Hall on 0439 752 280 or [email protected].

Woodridge Tennis Court Makeover Update

Shire NoticesMay Council MeetingThe Shire advises the May Council meeting will be held in Gingin, details as follows:

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Tuesday 17 May 2016Council Chambers, Gingin Administration Centre, 7 Brockman St, Gingin.3.00pm

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Resurfacing work on the pool is well under way with approximately 50% of the work completed. To date the tiling of the walls is nearing completion, with the pool floor still to be done. The contractor for the project, Safeway Aquatic Services, is on schedule and is doing a great job. The anticipated completion date is 10 June.

Gingin Aquatic Centre - Pool Resurfacing Update

Business in FocusCU@Park Cafe & Restaurant for breakfast from 8.00am and lunch from 11.00am. Fully

licensed, it is open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Owner/manager, Renae Stokes, is getting ready to launch her Winter Warmer Menu and has recently introduced Cheap & Cheerful Thursday Nights with selected main meals starting from just $18.50. “We’ll have the fireplace roaring and outdoor heaters on for a cosy winter dining experience,” she said.

The restaurant hosts a boutique gift shop and a Kids’ Room with videos and games, and provides outside catering as well.

As a local herself, Renae is proud to use her business to support the Gingin community. “We are always willing to support local community events and causes, whether it’s donating coffee cups for a Christmas function, sponsoring sporting clubs, or making sandwiches for weary firefighters,” she said. “We also give sponsorship support to the Shire’s Early Rates Incentive Scheme in order to help provide the early rates winners with excellent prizes.”

Renae is also planning to reintroduce live music for the spring/summer season later in the year.

For more information or to make a booking contact Renae and her team on 9575 1338, or for upcoming events visit the CU@Park Facebook page www.facebook.com/cu.at.park.gingin.

Rhyme Time Comes to Lancelin Library

What’s on in . . . MayGingin British Car Day

The Ledge Point Country Club is pleased to be hosting a Biggest Morning Tea cancer research fundraiser on Monday 23 May from 10.30am – 12.30pm, Turner Street, Ledge Point.

Come on down for a delicious morning tea with fellow community members, with raffles and a special display by Coastal Quilters, all for a very worthy cause. For more information contact Jan Court on 0417 961 627 or [email protected].

Ledge Point’s Biggest Morning Tea

Guilderton to Host Community Planting DayThe Moore Catchment Council needs your help to plant 2,000 native seedlings as a step to repair the North Guilderton dunes.

When: Sunday 12 June 2016Where: meet at carpark above North GroyneTime: 9.30am onwards – a light lunch and refreshments providedRSVP: Rachel on 9653 1355 or 0409 296 264, or email [email protected]

Work on the Woodridge Tennis Court is also progressing well, with vegetation encroachment removed, the crack sealing finished, and the geotech fibreglass laid.

Project crew are now waiting on a few days of fine weather in order for the final bitumen seal to be done.

Overlooking beautiful Granville Park and Gingin Brook is CU@Park Cafe & Restaurant - Gingin’s premier venue for smart casual dining, wedding receptions, business meetings and general functions. This picturesque restaurant is open 7 days a week, including public holidays,

Looking for something fun to do with your little ones? Then why not head down to the Lancelin Public Library for Rhyme Time – a fun initiative to introduce your child to the joyous world of story-telling, singing, reading and socialising.

Toddler Rhyme Time is every Thursday at 9.30am and caters for children 18 months to 3 years.

Baby Rhyme Time is every Friday at 11.30am and is suitable for ages 0-24 months.

Rhyme Time operates during the school term – and no need to book… just come along and enjoy. For more information contact Marie or Lyn at the Lancelin Public Library on 9575 5155.

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Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch have donated more than $2 million to the Shire of Gingin community organisations and projects, since the Bank branch was established 15 years ago.

The branch reached its $2 million milestone on Tuesday after handing a $1000 donation to Moore River Region Tourism group for the Gingin British Car Day.

Community Bank® Chair, Stephen Beckwith, said the branches were committed to supporting a thriving Shire of Gingin community.

“Reaching the $2 million mark is such a fantastic achievement for a community enterprise that many perceived as a far-off dream over 15 years ago,” Mr Beckwith said.

“But we have taken this dream for a locally-owned and operated bank and turned it into a reality, financially supporting hundreds of community initiatives in the process.

“Thanks to the support of our shareholders, branch staff, company board and customers, we have been able to grow to be one of the biggest sources of community funding in Shire of Gingin.”

Funding granted by Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch has gone towards supporting a range of community groups, projects and events including:

• The Gingin Recreation Group for the Regional Hard Courts;

• The Lancelin Volunteer Sea Rescue Group for their new Shed to house their rescue boats;

• Gingin Men in Sheds and Moore River Men in Sheds both for new buildings in both locations for their members to use and enjoy;

• The Guilderton Community Association for the their Stairway to the Beach;

• Gingin Eagles Football Club and the Lancelin/Ledge Point Pirates Football Club;

• Gingin District High School Performing Arts Centre;

• Lancelin Primary Schools trips to Canberra;

• Defibrillators installed across the Shire in community buildings and in the local police traffic car.

Stephen said $2 million in donations is a great the start for Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch.

“With the support of the Shire of Gingin community we can continue to grow our business and, most importantly, our community,” he said.

For more information about the Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch contact Linda Balcombe 08 9575 1590

Gingin Railway Station open dayOn Sunday the 1 May the Gingin Railway Station at Jones Street, Gingin was open for a Market Day and to display the History of the Old Coastal Stock Route as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival

The Old North Coastal Stock Route was one of the earliest and most important stock routes in Western Australia linking the Champion Bay (Geraldton) district to the metropolitan area of Perth.

During 1847 -1848 the depressed economy was recovering, exports doubled and the rapid overstocking of pasture was urging the Government to amend land regulations for new pastoral leases. Although by 1849

the discovery of minerals on the Murchison River finally forced the route to be opened northward.

There were talks on how history records the trials and tribulations of the pioneers, settlers and pastoralists that spent their lives travelling the stock route to their destinations.

There were market stalls to browse including local fresh

produce, a great selection of plants for the garden and crafts and gifts to delight. Many refreshments were available and the easy listening music by the ever popular Rob and Kelly performed by all to enjoy.

The history display will be at the station for the next couple of weeks. Presented by the Lions Club Gingin/Chittering and Men’s Shed Gingin.

Bendigo community support tops $2 million

Chairman Stephen Beckwith and Customer Relations Officer Tanya Martinovich presenting the Local Police with an AED for their traffic car.

Chatter May 2016www.chi� ering.wa.gov.au t: 9576 4600 e: cha� er@chi� ering.wa.gov.au

6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon WA 6502 PO Box 70, Bindoon WA 6502

View our online events calendar at www.chi� ering.wa.gov.au/calendar

May Update

Archibald Street: es� mated comple� on 27/05/16 (apologies, delays due to weather)

Chi� ering Road: es� mated comple� on 12/05/16

Ridgetop Ramble: safety rails are being installed on 02/05/16, es� mated comple� on 31/05/16

www.chi� ering.wa.gov.au/discover/projects.aspx

Restricted PeriodBurning permits are required 1 April to 31 May (inclusive) unless otherwise adver� sed.

May Bush Fire Ready MessageWinter Burning

Once the restricted period ends landowners can undertake ‘prescribed’ burns to reduce the amount of ground vegeta� on to bush fi re risk. DFES has a very informa� ve guide to Bushfi re Winter Burning, available online or contact the Administra� on for a hard copy.

Bush Fire Prone Area ReformsThe State Government has announced a package of reforms to help protect lives and property against the threat of bush fi re. Fact sheet available, please check our website or contact the Administra� on.

Fire Break Requirement ReviewCouncil resolved at their April Ordinary Council Mee� ng to reduce the property size requirement for fi re break installa� on to 5,000m². Aff ected residents will receive a le� er and a fact sheet will be released shortly.

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Public comment items are online atwww.chi� ering.wa.gov.au/council/have-your-say

Anzac Day 2016Hundreds of local community members braved the elements to refl ect on the many diff erent meanings of war and to contemplate those who serve, or have served. Thanks go to Bindoon Progress Associa� on, Bindoon RSL, Bindoon Sport & Rec. Associa� on, Chi� ering-Bindoon CWA and Chi� ering Scouts for their organisa� on and support of the event.

Anzac Day 2016

Chi� ering Business ListOnline directory now LIVE! Visit www. chi� ering.wa.gov.au, click “Discover” and “Chi� ering Business List”.

Wheatbelt Business Excellence AwardsA promo� onal opportunity for businesses and a chance to refl ect on their growth. Encourage your favourite business to nominate. www.wbea.com.au/

Scheme Amendment No 55Reserve Road and Rosewood Drive, Chi� ering have been rezoned. Contact Development Services for more informa� on.

Pensioner Rates ConcessionThe State Government has announced that from 1 July 2016 the 50% concession allowed to eligible pensioners will be restricted to a capped amount. Fact sheet available , please check our website or contact the Administra� on.

Thank you Volunteers!9th to 15th May is Na� onal Volunteers Week “Give Happy Live Happy”… don’t forget to pat a local volunteer on the back!

Latest News Public Comment ItemsChi� ering Visitor Centre Strategic Plan

Please a� end a workshop (see events for dates) or complete the survey before 13 May. Contact Karen Dore at the Shire for more informa� on.

The survey is available at the Shire Administra� on or online h� ps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTAStratPlan.

Age Friendly Community Plan

Please comment by 6 May. Details available online or contact Lisa Kay at the Shire.

Disposi� on of Property

Proposal to off er a free two-year lease on 21 Binda Place (‘old’ Medical Centre). Please comment by 4 May. Details available online or contact Natasha Mossman at the Shire.

Monday 2 to Monday 9Chi� ering Business Workshops

Seven free workshops to assist local businessesRSVP to Karen 9576 4600

Monday 9, 1pm & Wednesday 11, 9.30am & 5.30pmChi� ering Visitor Centre Strategic Plan workshops

RSVP to Karen 9576 4600

Thursday 12, 5.30pmChi� ering Business Fair

ChinkabeeCall the Chi� ering Chamber 0438 860 022

Saturday 14, 11amAll Abili� es Football Clinic

Call Chi� ering Junior Football Club 0428 929 120

Saturday 14, 5pmChi� ering Valley Twilight Markets @ IHC

Call IHC 9571 8135

Friday 20, 10amAustralia’s Biggest Morning Tea

ADRA Op Shop HallCall Chi� ering Cancer Support 9576 0090

Sunday 22, 8.30amBindoon Farmers Market @ Clune Park

Call Carmel 0408 124 404

Sunday 22, 10amWear Ya Wellies

Edmonds ReserveCall Sally 9576 4600

Monday 30, 9.30amBindoon Re� rees Fashion ParadeTickets $5 at the door (Chinkabee)

Call Lois 9576 0451

And don’t forgetMonday 6 June 2016

WA Day ~ Public HolidayThe Shire Administra� on, Library & Depot will be

closed, Landfi ll Centres opera� ng as normal.

Local Road Works

Contact Technical Services for more informa� on & for Works Requests

Keep in TouchOur Monthly Newsle� er

Cha� er is available for you to read each month, here in the Northern Valleys News, in the Bindoon Library and on the Shire website - www.chi� ering.wa.gov.au/council/news-and-media/cha� er.aspx.

But, even be� er, you can have it delivered straight to your email in-box or post box!

Call the Shire Administra� on or email cha� er@chi� ering.wa.gov.au to request subscrip� on to eCha� er (the email newsle� er) or Keep Me Posted (the mailed newsle� er).

Plus make friends with Chi� ering Shire on Facebook and / or like our Shire of Chi� ering page.

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Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc. would like to thank the Shire of Chittering for their very generous grant to assist in purchasing a snake catching kit. Every year many calls come in for assistance with snake removal and relocation from property owners in the Shire and it is great to have a few extra hands and the equipment to handle the amount of requests that come in.

Chittering is home to many species of snake including brown (dugites and gwarders), black snake (mulga), tigersnakes and death adders. Some other small hooded snakes, burrowing snakes, blind/wormsnakes and pythons (Stimsons and carpet) are also found in this area.

Reptiles should be treated with utmost respect and left alone. Mistakes in identification, handling or attempts to kill them can provoke reptiles to

defend themselves which may result in bites.

Reptiles feed on many different food sources depending on their species. Food sources include carrion (dead animals), other reptiles, rodents, birds, frogs, reptile eggs, termites or termite eggs, invertebrates such as grasshoppers and moths.

If you see a snake, please leave it alone. Do not aggravate it and avoid the area. Contact the Department of Parks and Wildlife’s Wildcare Helpline (08) 94749055 to be referred to a volunteer reptile remover. Whilst contacting a reptile removalist, please keep an eye on the snake and its current location (from a distance). Remember that snakes are protected by the Wildlife Conservation Act and killing these animals can inflict hefty penalties.

If you or your pet are bitten,

always seek medical attention immediately and always ensure your first aid training is up to date.

Snake handling kit assists volunteers

Bullsbrook museum open The Bullsbrook Museum in West Bullsbrook Hall was officially opened on Saturday April 9 2016 after three years in the planning.

The Hall was built in 1903/1904 using community and government funds and is Bullsbrook’s oldest public building. In February 2013 the City of Swan agreed to enter into a 24 month licence agreement with BRRA ( Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers) to establish the Museum. Prior to BRRA’s application the City of Swan were considering demolition of this historic building.

A special guest at the opening was 93-year-old Mrs Ethel Warren and her daughter Anne whose family history is currently on display in the Museum. Ethel’s husband’s great grandfather, Edward Arthur Warren, came out to Australia in 1846 as a ‘Parkhurst’ boy and the family has been in Bullsbrook ever since then.

The museum is now home to many displays which pay tribute to Bullsbrook’s history. Some depict early industry in the area such as agriculture and the lime industry.

The history of the railway line is also highlighted. Back then the line connected the area, which was a major food bowl, to Perth. Growers in the area produced strawberries, potatoes, grapes, raisins and where the air base is now was one of the state’s biggest orchards, which supplied soft fruits.

History sub committee member Anne Sibbel said the school display included relics such as benches from the South Chittering School, which opened in 1930 and closed in 1952.

The Museum, located at 22 Turner Rd West Bullsbrook is open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am until 2pm and other times by appointment. Contact 0418 940 848. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Cutting the ribbon are the City of Swan Mayor Mick Wainwright, BRRA President Glynn Davies. The ribbon is being held by Glynn’s son Tom

Bindoon Bypass options open for public commentWhilst work on the New Norcia bypass officially commenced on April 28, the possible routes for the Bindoon bypass and Bindoon Hill deviation are still being investigated.

As part of the 218km Great Northern Highway - Muchea to Wubin Stage 2 Upgrade, the Bindoon bypass aims to resolve the issues of operating 53.5m road trains on the highway through Bindoon town as well as over the steep grades of Bindoon Hill.

The three options identified by Main Roads are outlined on the map to the right. The Western Bypass Corridor A and B revisit the Perth-Darwin National Highway alignment which was endorsed in 2002 and subsequently dismissed.

Land owners directly affected by all of these options have been contacted, but anyone interested is urged to: attend the community information session on Tuesday 14 June from 4pm to 7pm at the Bindoon Town Hall; leave a comment on the collaborative map https://www.collaborativemap.com/GreatNorthernHighway; or contact the Community Engagement team directly on 1800 820 366 or email [email protected]


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Fourteen-year-old Madi Henry has used her song-writing talent and amazing voice to send out a powerful message of hope for those faced with depression. Madi’s talent was recently recognised on a state-wide level when she won the 2015/16 WAM (West Australian Music ) Song Of The Year Award in the Schools 14 and Under category with her song ‘Stronger’.

The third of six children, Madi moved to Chittering from Goulburn NSW with her family in 2013. She studied piano and singing at the Goulburn Conservatorium of Music from the age of eight. She was granted a scholarship there and also given the opportunity to perform with Australian Opera Singer Peter Cousins.

Initially the move to W.A. represented some challenges for her developing career and Madi struggled to find music tutors locally. “I continued to practice my piano and singing at home.” she says “I began to think that there wasn’t much of a music scene in WA until I met Kat Eggleston aka Ezereve.”

Kat, a local singer/songwriter

also based in Chittering, encouraged Madi to start performing her originals and to get them recorded.

“Kat began tutoring me as my vocal coach and got me performing small live gigs at open mic nights, markets and local events and opened my eyes to the massive music scene in WA. I was inspired to finish some songs I had been writing and Kat encouraged me to start performing my originals and to get them recorded. I started with a performance of one of my songs at my school assembly and was put in touch with Gaetan Schurrer to record my songs.”

The Bullsbrook high school student who has struggled with depression was also the victim of bullying and as a result took a term off school last year. It was during this time she wrote her winning song ‘Stronger’ as well as ‘Monster’ and ‘Stay Strong’.

I caught up with Madi at the Bindoon Open Mic Night during April, where she performed several original songs and a few covers from her 20-30 strong repertoire. In the lounge-room style set-up Madi joined seasoned performers including Daryl du Plessis and Barni Norton, who have enjoyed

Madi’s moving message wins Song of the Year at WAM awards

supporting Madi on her musical journey. The open mic night has given the young performer an opportunity to gain confidence and experience in a supportive environment.

The next open mic night is on Saturday 21 May at the Bindoon Hall and you are welcome to go along and listen to local musos (including Madi) ‘muck-around’ and experiment – or join in! I thoroughly recommend it.

In June Madi will perform at

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I’m looking forward to hearing a bit more of that beautiful sultry voice Madi, and congratulations on your win!


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Livestock

From the AuctioneerDean Hubbard– Elders Rural Services - Midland

Elders MidlandBrad Thompson: Branch Manager

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Dean Hubbard: Livestock Manger 0418 952 087

Don Morgan: Muchea/Stud Stock 0429 721 156

Preston Clarke: Sales Gingin South 0429 111 797

Nigel Hunt: Sales Bindoon North 0437 970 006

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Brad Thompson: Manager 0429 116 033

Bryan Burrell: Sales Representative 0428 591 208

Matthew Nalder: Sales Representative 0418 737 238

Rural Bank 6350 3388

John Dingle: District Banking Manager 0419 792 620

Amanda Smith: Deposits 6350 3326

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Jock Henry: Bullsbrook & Surrounds 0428 887 781

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Jon Nelson: 0417 913 121

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Muchea Sheep 5/4/16Elders reports agents yarded 8212 sheep and lambs at the Muchea Livestock Centre on Tuesday May 3.Heavy weight and trade weight cross bred lambs were in short supply and sold to a top of $111.00 per head and returned estimated costings of 450c/kg.Light trade or air freight type lambs were dearer by $2-$3 per head and sold in the $70-$90 per head weight range.With all processors active in the mutton market, this market was up $2-$3 per head for heavy weight ewe mutton. Trade weight and boner types were equal to last sale.Good merino ewe and wether lambs were also sought after to be dearer than last sale.Reasonable number of wethers came forward with best December shorn Merino wethers selling to a top of $104 per head.

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Numbers were slightly higher today, and pastoral cattle again dominated the market. With dry conditions impacting in the north there was again a large supply of light weight and conditioned heifers available. Quality was plain overall. Local cattle for trade and feeder buyers were limited, but the trade cattle included some excellent grain finished drafts. All buyers were present and

competition continued at similar levels.

Local steers suitable for feeders and export buyers made 300-334c/kg to remain firm. Pastoral steers also held firm on better drafts to make 240-308c/kg. Heifer sales were dominated by light weight pastoral drafts. Better bred lines made from 200-251c to be firm to 4c dearer, with the plainer bred lines from 155-200c/kg. Heavier local heifers suitable for feed made 260-296c/kg to remain firm. Plain heifer drafts including pastoral lines made from 150c to 250c/kg, similar to last week.

Trade cattle numbers were reasonable, with the grain finished drafts including heifers, making 306-331c/kg. Other supplementary fed trade drafts made 275-310c/kg, also similar to last week. Grown steers were limited in supply, the better finished local steers making to 321c, and pastoral supplies from 220c to 289c/kg similar to last sale. Grown heifer numbers were also small, making quotes unreliable. Local grown heifer drafts made to 273c, and pastoral sales were between 220c and 279c/kg. Cow prices again held strong with most categories firm to higher. Light weight cows sold between 150c and 220c to be firm, with the medium weight D2 cows to processors making 160-222c/kg. Better conditioned and heavy weight cows sold from 190c to a top of 251c, to average close to 240c, and be up to 10c/kg dearer. Restockers were active on younger cows, with

solid numbers in the lighter weight conditioned categories, selling to southern buyers between 160c and 220c/kg. Bulls continued to sell well, light export drafts making 270-348c, and the medium drafts from 240-310c/kg. Older bulls to processors made 216-249c/kg to remain similar to recent sales.

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Northern Valleys News MAY 2016

Carol Redford

The annual Gingin Heifer Competition was held earlier this month on 7 April 2016. Competition was again close with some excellent quality heifers on show. Only 3 points separated the top 4 pens.

Long-time local Black Angus breeder, George Gifford, won the commercial section. Mr Gifford scored 90 points out of a possible 100 for his pen of four heifers.

In second place was Steve Neville, with 89 points, Murray Nixon and Alan Greenwell tied for third place with 88.

The annual competition also featured awards for the best four stud heifers. First was Dale Jansen with a pen of Angus, Tony Trainor was second with his Speckle Parks and David Morris, Blonde Aquitaines were third.

Eleven breeders selected up to 2 pens of four heifers with a total of 76 heifers being judged on the day. The breeds included Black and Red Angus, Blonde Aquitaine and Speckle Park.

Lunch was generously hosted by Michael Thompson at Glencoe and sponsored by the local Gingin Bendigo Bank represented by Mr Stephen Fidge. The Glencoe property has newly installed state-

of-the-art yards to handle 1,000 head of stock. Entrants and visitors on the competition trail enjoyed fresh Exmouth prawns, a tour of the stock yards, and a unique picnic lunch in the cattle yards.

The judge for the day was Gary Buller from Monterey Murray Grey and Angus Studs. It was a tough day for him with competition very close.

“I was delighted with the top half dozen pens. Little separated them and it was the evenness of type that determined the final placings,” he said.

Heifers are judged on their suitability as future breeders with points awarded for temperament, structural soundness, femininity, carcass quality and evenness of pen.

Gary Buller said, “Given the tough year and poor spring experienced in 2015 the presentation and growth of the cattle was excellent. It was pleasing to witness the improvement being made by the Gingin breeders over the three times I’ve judged the competition. The evenness of the pens entered had improved dramatically and that extends to structural soundness and temperament. Having 50 people climb out of cars and looking over the yard rails is very confronting to animals that have only ever been worked with one or two people in

Gingin heifer quality outstanding

yards previously. To their credit, the heifers this year absorbed that pressure in a commendable manner.

“The Gingin Beef Breeders have a fantastic competition with terrific sponsors and it’s much more than just about the heifers. It’s the chance to participate and view different ideas on farm from fencing to perennial pasture species, to yard systems and it’s a great social event. Congratulations to all involved.”

Winners were announced at the wind-up event, hosted by Phillip and Sally Barrett-Lennard, and received prizes donated by W and J Greenwell, Gavin Craig from Zoetis, Peter Crowe of Gingin Fuel and Tyres, Rick Derykx from Meriel, and Rhys Hebberman of Primaries.

George Gifford won the commercial section

Second in the Commercial Section - Steve Neville

Equal third Commercial Section - Murray Nixon

Winner Stud Section - Dale Jansen

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Ian ‘Jock’ Henry • 0428 887 781 • Web ID 8815671

LANCELIN 54D GInGIn RoaD $555,000

nest or invest (313m2)Lancelin beauty with views

Only a couple of years old, this is your chance to own a piece of high end Lancelin Real Estate.

Situated centrally in Lancelin, this well presented home will not disappoint this well presented home will not disappoint.

The home will be sold on a walk in walk out basis with all quality furniture and fixtures remaining in the property. It is currently being holiday rented with a good return, but would be ideal for a part rental, part own use scenario.

Features downstairs; kitchen, dining, lounge room, laundry, toilet, outside BBQ area lockable garage, air conditioning. Upstairs; 4 bedrooms, ensuite, bathroom with separate toilet, balconies and air conditioning.



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oPPoRTUnITY KnoCKS Once in a lifetime opportunity to join the exciting ‘New North’ with a commercial outlet in the well established Bullsbrook Shopping Centre.

Many new houses being built, the commercial expansion in this area is phenomenal.110sqm shop settled comfortably in a well established complex which includes an IGA, Australia Post, Bendigo Bank, Elders Real Estate and more.Very well presented property with great exposure to this rapidly expanding community and is currently leasing approximately a quarter of the shop.Would suit a super deli, food outlet, retail property or any potential new venture.This is lifestyle plus in a new urban community which will demonstrate huge capital growth!

BULLSBRooK SHoP 4 / 2529 GReaT noRTHeRn HWY $449,000

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GInGIn BeST BUY • 4000 plus m2 block in prestigious

Honeycombe Estate• Walking distance to townsite• Power and Scheme water• Easy build block• Bargain Buy – 1st home buyer special


Park Home 4 Sale One-bedroom park home neat and tidy. Great location: Tourist Park, 6581 West Swan Road, West Swan WA 6055

INCLUDES• 1 bedroom• Small bathroom

with toilet & shower

• Kitchen • Dinner room• Lounge room• Car port • Small shed

$43,000

Paull Brown: 08 96 511 267 or Ashley Brown: 0408 944 325

Country living at its finest!

Accommodation and meals for:• Solo operators to contractors – groups/crews up to 100 - working, travelling, family gatherings

• Corporate events – mini expo’s – organisation field days and club functions • University overseas student initiation weekends and religious retreats

Or use the backpacker kitchen and dining facilities.Redgum Village is Safe - Secure - Convenient - Affordable.

For more information call (08) 9651 4223 or visit www.redgumvillage.com.au

This freehold lifestyle business is for sale:Accommodation, meals and function centre: business and home package.

On approx. 2Ha land in Dandaragan 2hrs north of Perth CBD. All genuine offers considered $750,000 - $950,000 wiwo.

www.redgumvillage.com.au Virtual tour on website side bar.

Use as is or refurbish to new owner’s discretion, flexible zoning.

Contact: Ross Perkins Ph (61) 1300 646 932 mobile (61) 419 951 930 e-mail: [email protected]

REDGuM VILLAGEthe Moora – Dandaragan region’s only specialist group accommodation

restaurant and function centre.

This home offers the country lifestyle you have always dreamed of, nestled on a 2.24ha block (5.5acres), located in the picturesque Moondah Ridge estate, Lennard Brook, a locality of Gingin.

The beautiful “Valley View”, a Rural Building Company design, literally has views for 30kilometres. A huge master bedroom has an extra large en suite bathroom complete with corner spa, separate shower and toilet. There are 2 other bedrooms plus a 2nd bathroom with bath

and shower, and a large office/activity room which could be used as a 4th bedroom, laundry with loads of cupboards plus 2nd toilet.

Bedrooms are carpeted, bathrooms and kitchen tiled, everywhere else has wooden flooring.

An open plan living area incorporates the kitchen, dining and lounging areas with a large woodburner. There is ample kitchen storage plus double pantry and stainless

steel appliances. Instant gas hot water system also supplies cooktop, which has an electric oven under.

With reverse cycle ducted air conditioning throughout (9 solar panels keep the bills to zero), the icing on the cake is a covered 64sqm timber decked entertaining area, with built in

wooden slab topped 4mtr bar and café style blinds.

Secure parking for 2 vehicles in 2 door garage offering a large workbench with cupboards and drawers and plenty of electric outlets. A smaller woodshed is located at the end of a gravel driveway.

Gorgeous manicured gardens,

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within a 1.5acre fenced area around the house, perfect to keep the dogs safe, plus a 91,000ltr rainwater tank and 5,000ltr bore tank supply the house and fully reticulated gardens.

Beautifully styled and offering stunning views across an always green valley, this unique home at 99 Wowra Drive, Lennard Brook, Gingin, offers the perfect country getaway. Located 5kms from the Gingin town site and 87kms from the centre of Perth, this property is a must see!

To inspect Phone Josh Brockhurst at Century 21 0408 280 198

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48 Sovereign Hill Drive A superb 2.5 acre property situated just a few minutes from the beautiful Moore River Estuary and Indian Ocean. Relax and enjoy this well finished 4 bed, 2 bath property with swimming pool, spa bath, huge garden, fruits trees, manicured lawns, electric solar panels, bore, reticulation, sheds, massive open patio, beautiful entry, fully fenced and secured.

Craig Hyne 0448 825 833

gABBADAH $560,000 REgANS fORD $729 000

LOwER CHITTERINg $685,000

383 Morley RoadAward Winning Country HomeStunning 4x2 brick and tile home on 2 hectares of pastured land with a beautiful rural outlook. 266m2 of living space plus triple garage and timber decked verandahs on all sides. Features stunning modern kitchen, home theatre and activity. Massive 20 m x 8m shed, below-ground pool and rainwater tank.

915 woodbine Road• 122 lush acres of wildflowers, tall timbers

and an abundance of rare native birds has to be seen to appreciate the peacefulness and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is on offer here.

• Cook up a storm in the chef’s kitchen, with hand-crafted bench-tops that overlooks

the spacious main living area.

• Downstairs also includes an oversized WC, bathroom and laundry, plus separate dining area & study nook.

• Upstairs there are 2 open-plan bedrooms at each end that overlook the main living areas from their hand-made wrought iron balustrades and another amazing bathroom.

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Country living at its finest!

Bring your horse, bring your family, you will never want to leave this beautiful, peaceful property in a private location. The house was built in 1990 by Milford homes and makes the most of the view with a well

looked after deck spanning the front of the property. There is also a large entertaining area between the house and the 6m x 9m powered workshop. Inside the house there are jarrah floorboards, ducted evaporative

air conditioning, wood fireplace, dishwasher, rainwater tap, pantry, high ceilings, two living areas, good sized master with stylish ensuite with spa bath and views out over the deck. Outside there is a massive 13m

34 Parkside Gardens, Bindoon $3.46acres $615,000Ph: Amy McAuliffe 0400 298 884

Feature Propertyx 13m Avalon barn which has a stable, water tank and wash down pad, electric fencing in excellent condition around plenty of paddocks for stock rotation, bitumen drive, carport, garden sheds, solar HWS, reticulated veggie patch, chook pen and is connected to scheme water.

You will feel right at home immediately with this one – call me for a viewing today!!

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West Midlands Group (WMG) Potato Committee are leading the way forward in discussions about the deregulation of the potato industry.

The group met with Hon Terry Redman, MLA and Shane Love, MLA for the National Party and Wendy Newman CEO, Wheatbelt Development Commission on Tuesday 19 April at Roy Humfrey’s property at Muckenburra near Gingin.

Representatives heard directly from the WMG Potato Committee growers to gain insight into how effective the deregulation process is being communicated and how it will affect their businesses.

This is following the announcement that the Western Australian (WA) potato industry will be formally deregulated on 1 July 2016.

It was clear that growers are disgruntled by the lack of information and communication causing them distress and uncertainty around growing food for WA consumers. Furthermore, most of the communication has been sourced through the media to date.

Discussions also focussed on the roll out of the $14 million Grower Adjustment Package that would help growers reinvest into building considerable capacity for potatoes as

a vibrant food in WA.

The group voiced their ideas on how to distribute the funding with the possibilities of establishing a working group committee on the best way forward, ensuring the funding is distributed fairly and in a responsible manner.

The package is aimed at supporting growers and included $2 million for industry development allowing it to undertake research and development, invest in marketing and retain access to ‘plant breeder rights’ (PBR) varieties.

Following deregulation, growers are expected to focus on gourmet and

seed potatoes, which in unregulated markets offer higher prices than standard lines. Growers seeking economies of scale may also move into producing processing potatoes.

Bronwyn Fox, WMG Potato Committee Coordinator said, “There is an urgent need for the government, industry and growers to meet to visualise how the industry will look post deregulation and put a plan in place for that to happen. As well as gain formal advice and ensure communication is clear moving forward through the deregulation process”.

Hon Terry Redman, MLA and Shane Love, MLA for the National Party meet with West Midlands Group Potato Committee growers to discuss deregulation of the potato industry

West Midlands Group meets with the National Party and Wheatbelt Development Commission to discuss potato deregulation

Love hits out at DFES move to control bush fire brigadesMember for Moore Shane Love MLA has hit out at suggestions that the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) assume control of the state’s volunteer bush fire brigades.

Mr Love voiced his concerns following comments by WA Fire Commissioner Wayne Gregson and a recent ABC radio interview in which Premier Colin Barnett suggested some Local Governments were not interested in supporting their bush fire brigades and major fires were no longer a place for farmers with their individual fire units.

The Premier said WA Fire Commissioner, Wayne Gregson had made a valid point in calling for bush fire brigades to be brought under the direct control of DFES.

Mr Love, a former Local Government Councillor and Shire President, refuted the claims and said it should be up to Local Government to decide whether they hand over control of brigades.

“In my experience, local volunteer farmers have served an absolutely vital role attending to and putting out many fires over the years,” Mr Love said.

“These volunteers have local knowledge which should not be underestimated, particularly when it appears DFES communications between central command and the fire front are often poor.”

Mr Love said that in the event of major lightning that spans the region, all possible people power was needed on the ground.

He said in his experience, Local Government had been supportive of volunteer bush fire brigades and the network of volunteer Fire Control Officers who provide the command structure in the regions.

“I fear the day when people bringing their city-centric ideas into the regions will destroy the volunteer system.

“I think it would be very dangerous if we develop a culture where farmers who see smoke simply ring 000 and wait for someone else to come and put out a fire.”


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Perth–Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section)(EPBC Act Ref: 2013/7042)The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95(B) (2) of the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Main Roads Western Australia is proposing to construct a new section of the Perth–Darwin National Highway between Malaga and Muchea, Western Australia. The proposal is 38 km of new dual carriageway highway to the west of the Swan Valley and will connect the intersection of Tonkin Highway and Reid Highway in the south with Great Northern Highway and Brand Highway in the north.

The proposal has been determined to be a controlled action under the EPBC Act and will be assessed by a Public Environment Report (PER) under the EPBC Act. The controlling provisions under Part 3 of the EPBC Act are listed threatened species and communities (Sections 18 and 18A), listed migratory species (Sections 20 and 20A) and Commonwealth land (Sections 26 and 27A).

The PER also represents a Public Environmental Review under the Western Australian Environmental Protection Act 1986.

The PER was released for public comment over a period of 20 business days that ended on the 6 October 2015. A total of 18 submissions were received.

The Department of the Environment and the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority have reviewed Main Roads Western Australia’s responses to public submissions and have approved the release of the Final PER, made up of the following documents, for public information purposes only:

Public Environmental Review, Perth–Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section), September 2015.

Response to Submissions, Perth–Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section), February 2016.

Response to Submissions (Addendum), Perth–Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section), March 2016.

Response to Submissions (Addendum No. 2), Perth–Darwin National Highway (Swan Valley Section), March 2016.

These documents are available for viewing at the following locations until the 10 June 2016:

State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA.

Altone Park Public Library, 332 Benara Road, Beechboro WA.

Ballajura Public Library, Corner Kingfi sher Avenue and Illawarra Crescent, Ballajura WA.

Bullsbrook Community Library, Chittering Road, Bullsbrook WA.

Ellenbrook Community Library, 90 Main Street, Ellenbrook WA.

Shire of Chittering Library, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon WA

The Final PER can also be viewed online at: https://project.mainroads.wa.gov.au/northlinkwa/about/Pages/environmental-assessment.aspx

Persons with special needs (e.g., for whom English is a second language or who have a vision impairment) may contact the National Relay Service – TTY/Voice at 133 677 and National Translating and Interpreting Service at 131 450 for further assistance.

For general enquiries, please contact Main Roads WA at 138 138.

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Yes, our precious water supply is at risk, though not necessarily as suggested in the April edition of Northern Valleys News.

Gingin Water Group is specifically interested in the Gingin Surface Water Allocation Plan, the Gingin Groundwater Allocation Plan and the Gnangara Groundwater Allocation Plan. The three plans collectively describe our region’s water resource and how it is being allocated.

Over the last fifteen years, the area covered by the three plans has experienced a rapidly increasing demand for the precious resource. Water from our brooks and groundwater reservoirs is now being used in an unsustainable manner.

The Department of Water (DoW) is the State Government’s water management authority, resourced to monitor, understand and allocate water resources according to state and federal laws. Sustainability is an underlying principal requiring scientific understanding of the long-term consumption and recharge cycle.

Mother Nature is a primary cause of our water consumption / recharge imbalance. Climate change is now well documented and our region is beginning to

show the predicted effects on water availability, which will continue to worsen. In a drying climate, natural recharge of our surface water and ground water is not keeping pace with increasing demand for the precious resource.

The State Government understands this problem and has written new laws to help the state cope better with the challenges of supplying our limited water resource more effectively.

Gingin Water Group has been part of this process and we aim to further understand and monitor the situation as it exists.

The April NVN article poses the question “Is our precious drinking water supply at risk?” then proceeds to draw attention to issues involving the oil and gas industry around Moora. Moora is outside the region that Gingin Water Group represents although concerns raised and questions posed might be seen to be relevant to the Gingin gas field which currently has two producing natural gas wells with a third under construction and a fourth site possibly identified for future drilling.

I cannot be certain that some hydraulic fracturing was not used in the construction of these wells, but am reasonably confident that natural gas extraction has had no

detrimental effect on the water supplies of the region.

GWG understands that the Gingin gas field produces from a conventional reservoir some 3-4 kilometres underground, several thousand meters below aquifers providing water for human consumption or irrigation.

Language used by the author of the April NVN article is emotive. Despite the alarmist comment we are confident that natural gas exploration and production in the Gingin region presents no threat to the community. The industry is controlled by government regulators enforcing rigorous guidelines, procedures and controls for every phase of oil and gas exploration and development.

Information is available at; www.dmp.wa.gov.au

If the Gingin Water Group is to engage in more public discussion on this matter we would require a formal and managed public forum, open to discussion by stake holders including recognised sources of industry science and technology.

Regardless of purported risks, the state of the region’s surface water resource is under real threat. It is now acknowledged that natural recharge into Gingin Brook and Lennard Brook does not keep pace with licenced withdrawal from the

system. The imbalance has been brought about by the combination of a drying climate and increasing demand for water. The situation has been developing over several years and is confidently predicted to worsen. The current extraction rate is obviously not sustainable.

Gingin Water Group is currently working with the DOW, Gingin Shire and all associated Natural Resource Management (NRM) agencies to develop a set of strategies to take to all landholders and water users along and adjacent to the Brook system to explain the problems as they currently exist. The aim

is to provide information to help guide decision-making and supply vs. demand water management practice.

Our organisation is intent on presenting the full scope of the problem to the entire community, based on the best science available and involving all decision-making bodies.

Individual or organisational involvement and comment is always invited.

See Gingin Water Group website; www.ginginwater.org.au

Yes, our precious drinking water supply is really at risk !


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In season in May

Fruit... Oranges, mandarines, lemons, limes, apples, pears and berriesVegetables... Cauliflower, sweet potato, celeriac, spring onions, peas, beans, broccoli, beetroot, leeks and parsnips

The Jeanne d’Moore shop and cafe is open from 9am to 5pm all week long. We’re even open from 9am to 2pm on Saturday.

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Delicious tarts filled with custard cream and topped with fresh raspberries.

Ingredients for Sweet Shortcrust Pastry:

150 g butter at room temperature

60 g icing sugar

35 g almond meal

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla (or a vanilla pod)

50 g plain flour

Crème Patissiere:

125 mls milk

1 tsp vanilla (or a vanilla pod)

2 egg yolks

2 tblsp sugar

2 tsp plain flour

2 tsp cornflour

Combine butter, icing sugar and almond meal in a bowl and mix until combined. Add the egg, vanilla and flour and

mix into a dough. Roll into a ball and refrigerate for about half an hour.

Butter your mini tart tins, roll out the pastry and cut out 24 circles of pastry. Gently lay the pastry circles into the tins and chill for about 25 minutes. This will stop the pastry from shrinking when you put it in the oven. While these are cooling, you make the crème patissiere by first combining the milk and vanilla, heating it over a gentle heat until hot. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale. Add the flours and whisk well. Gradually pour over the hot milk and keep whisking until thick. Take off the stove and allow to cool, then refrigerate till cold.

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Bake the tart shells for about 10 minutes and then set aside to cool to room temperature.

Whip cream till soft peaks form, then fold into crème patissiere. Spoon or pipe crème into cooled pastry shells and top the tarts with a generous amount of raspberries. If desired you can sprinkle with icing sugar.

Raspberry and Vanilla Vacherin (Framboise Vacherin)The French created this simple dessert which is the layering of meringue with a fruit-filled ice cream. The top is covered with cream and decorated with the fruit of your choice.

Here we have a Raspberry Vacherin which has raspberries mixed into the ice-cream, sandwiched between two discs of meringue, covered with cream and decorated with pistachios and fresh raspberries, then drizzled with raspberry coulis.

Ingredients:

3 egg whites at room temperature

220 g caster sugar

600 g vanilla ice cream

130 g raspberries for ice cream mix

150 g whipping cream

3 or 4 tblsp roasted pistachios

120gr raspberries for decorating

Icing sugar to dust before serving

Coulis:

Boil together 250gr raspberries with 2 tblsp sugar and 2 tblsp lemon juice.

Boil for about 7 or 8 minutes and take off stove to cool before pouring.

Meringue:

Preheat oven to 150 degrees. Mark two 20cm circles on a sheet of baking paper and put onto an oven tray. Whisk egg whites and 2 tblsp of the sugar till soft peaks form, then slowly add the remaining sugar till thick and glossy. Divide the mixture between the two circles marked on the baking paper and spread out with a knife to flatten. Bake for 8 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 90 degrees and bake for another hour and a half. Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack, allowing it to cool.

Line a round 20cm spring-form cake tin with baking paper and place one meringue disc ion the bottom. Scoop the ice cream into a large bowl and leave out for 10 minutes to allow to soften a bit. Mix the raspberries into the ice cream and quickly press it into the cake tin. Place the remaining meringue disc on top, cover with plastic wrap and put into the freezer for about 3 hours.

Before serving, put whipped cream over the top meringue disc and decorate with raspberries and pistachio nuts. Dust with icing sugar just before you serve.

You can make this in advance and have an impressive dessert when you need it. After you have made it a few times you will find that it becomes quicker and easier to make, but you will also find that you can use the fruits which are in season to use in this delightful dessert.

The amazing health benefits of berriesThey may be little, but boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries are big on antioxidants.

The antioxidants in berries can help your body fight oxidative stress caused by free radicals that can lead to illness. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help improve your health, protect your skin and hair, and prevent certain diseases. All fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, but nutrient-rich berries are some of the absolute best sources.

In addition to antioxidants, berries are “juicy foods,” which means they contain mostly water. Juicy foods are great for losing weight because they fill you up quickly, since their high water content bumps up the volume while driving down the calories. Berries also contain fiber and folate. Fiber aids in weight loss and helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Folate may protect against cardiovascular disease and age-related memory loss, and since folate contributes to the production of serotonin, it may also help ward off depression and improve your mood. IBS sufferers take note: Some people with IBS experience discomfort after eating berries.

Remember, if you can’t find fresh berries, frozen (unsweetened) berries are a good substitute during the off-season months — and just as nutritious!

These wonderful recipes have been tried and tested in the Jeanne d’Moore kitchen – and you might even find them on the menu in the Moora cafe.

For more fabulously french inspiration check out thier blog http://jeannedmoore.com.au/blog/french-friday/

Raspberry rhapsody

Mini Raspberry Tarts (tartelettes aux framboises)


Try these delicious recipes from Jeanne d’Moore café in Moora which make the most of locally-grown in-season raspberries - Perfect for Mother’s Day!

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Northern Valleys GardeningWith Linsey Riddle

“How beautiful leaves grow old. How full of light and colour are their last days.” - John Burroughs

How lucky are we to live in such a beautiful area? The Northern Valleys are full of the glorious tones of autumn and many gardens are putting on a grand display with the colour and scent of another burst of rose blooms. I was very lucky to be given a Gold Bunny standard rose and have bought another one to match (I have a bit of a problem with symmetry in my gardens)! They are bloomimg profusely at the moment, adding a welcoming yellow glow to the front of the property.

Now is a great time to get out in the garden!

My top tips for this month:

• Clean drains and gutters blocked by fallen autumn leaves and remember to compost – they are a rich source of minerals and nutrients for your garden. By planting deciduous plants now, you will see the autumn colours to be expected in all their glory next year.

• Make sure your garden is mulched to protect it from extreme conditions such as frost. It also helps the soil to retain moisture and insulates the roots.

• This is a perfect time to get out in the cooler weather and tackle the weeds as they pop up.

• Planting a new lawn now gives it the best chance for the roots to establish before next summer - ensure you add a soil wetting agent when planting.

• Plant flowering plants such as dianthus, everlasting daisies, lobelia, pansies, poppies, primulas, sedum, snapdragons,

statice and violas.

• Bulbs to plant now include bluebells, anemone, crocus, jonquils, freesias, lilliums, ranunculus, irises and tulips.

• Vegetables to plant now include brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, lettuces, onions, peas, radishes, rocket, shallots, spinach, spring onions, swedes, tomatoes and turnips. Provide composted soil and fertilise vegetables and flowers every two weeks to encourage growth.

• It’s a great idea to look at companion planting such as planting garlic, chives or onions near roses to deter pests. These are also known as masking plants as they can confuse insects by emitting an odour that disguises the smell of the desirable plant. Nasturtium is one of the best known decoy plants and also handy to have in the garden as they attract insects to them instead of other plants.

• Keep an eye out for pests. Spray aphids every 4-5 days with a solution of 2-3 teaspoons of dishwashing liquid shaken in 500ml water.

• Show caution when pruning frost-sensitive evergreens as new growth may be damaged as it may not have enough time to harden before the winter frosts.

• Remember to stop, smell the roses, sit back, have a drink and enjoy your hard work!

Happy Mother’s Day!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 and Nature... NNNature NotesThe Landcare Crew

The good rains recently are welcome to give us a good start to this year’s revegetation program and give a boost to last year’s plantings. The planting done in the Gingin Cemetery last winter is looking good and the Gingin Environmental Group will be holding another planting day this winter. This will be to complete the area and do some infill with species which were not able to be supplied for last year’s planting. Community members are invited to join the group for the planting day to be held on Saturday 25th June at the Gingin Cemetery from 9.30am. This project is being carried out with funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

The group also holds regular weeding days in the remnant vegetation in the cemetery on the first Saturday of the month. For further information on the planting day or the weeding program contact [email protected] or phone 0467 243 238.

Native species and weedsA native species which is flowering now (it flowers at any time of the year) but which may be overlooked by many people is Common Joyweed (Alternanthera nodiflora). This is a wetland plant found along creek lines and has white flowers in a spherical head at the base of the leaves. There is a similar plant Alligator Weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) which is a Weed of National Significance which also occurs in wetland areas and may also

occur in swampy paddocks or irrigated gardens. This has the flower heads held on a short stalk and generally flowers from January to March. This is a very serious weed which is a declared plant prohibited in WA but known to already be present. If you find something you think may be this report it to the Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) on 1800 084 881 and seek advice before taking any action to control it as it can be spread easily by small fragments breaking off the plant. PaDIS may organise eradication of the infestation for you.

Don’t forget to also keep an eye out for Narrow-leaf Cottonbush flowering or seeding at present and remove and safely dispose of flowers and seed pods to prevent further spread.

Carnabys in CalingiriSarah Mason, Carrah Wildflower walks

We became involved with the Carnaby Recovery Project when a Birdlife project officer came to Calingiri/New Norcia LCDC to talk about the plight of these wonderful birds.

That was back in 2002 and since then the LCDC group has adopted the name Cockys for Landcare, with the creation of a logo containing the Carnaby and farming scene.

Cockys for Landcare were fortunate to get the Western Power Greening Challenge program for a year and we had a large proportion of food species seedlings put into the ground in 2003.

We also participated in the project to provide artificial hollows for nests, which seem to be quite successful. In 2003 a few of our members took advantage of the Birds Australia subsidised seedlings which provide food for Carnabys in the coming years.

We have many nesting hollows on our property; with four artificial ones which we think get used. I’m not awake early enough to check when they leave!

They certainly roost in some old Sugar

gums and feed on wild radish seeds and swathed canola. Banksias that we planted in 2002 set seed and it took a while for the Carnabys to find them. Since then they go regularly to feed there. We have been fortunate to get grants particularly from Moore Catchment Council to help revegetate areas using lots of Carnaby food species like Hakeas, Banksias and Dryandras etc.

Like everywhere else we have had a reduction in the numbers of the birds frequenting our farm. It is really sad as we have only been here 15 years and the size of flocks are visibly smaller.

I love the calls of these big birds and amuse my husband and friends when I try to imitate the noise. I have had a few Carnabys look at me askance as well!!

Moore Catchment is hosting a Carnaby information day on our farm May 13th at 1.30pm. Carrah Farms 1173 Calingiri West Road. Look for Carrah Wildflower Walks in your search engine and that will give you our location.

It is free so all are welcome however RSVPs are necessary for catering so email Sarah [email protected] or call 0459 212 780.

Carnaby cockatoos


Tech Talkwith Daryl du Plessis blog.chitteringit.com

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New export loan for Pearce small businessesPearce small and medium sized enterprises looking to export will find it easier to access finance thanks to the Small Business Export Loan.

Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, said the Small Business Export Loan – provided by Australia’s export finance agency, Efic – will improve convenience, increase approval speed and provide greater flexibility for local businesses seeking finance to export.

“The Small Business Export Loan is the latest tool from the Coalition Government to help Pearce businesses take full advantage of the free trade agreements with the three north Asian powerhouse economies of China, Japan and South Korea,” Mr Porter said.

Mr Porter said the loan product enables small and medium sized businesses with annual revenue between $250,000 and $5 million to access up to $250,000 to support an export contract.

“The loan will be available to small exporters when their bank is unable to help,” Mr Porter said.

Small businesses can apply via Efic’s online portal, EficDirect, in as little as 30 minutes and will receive an indicative offer immediately. In assessing loan applications Efic will focus on the ability to service the loan rather than the level of security available which alleviate the need to provide tangible security which many businesses of this size face when seeking to access finance for export.

“The new loan facility is the first of its kind designed specifically for small exporters,” Mr Porter said.

“The free trade agreements are creating exciting opportunities for local businesses to grow and the Coalition is committed to supporting this growth with initiatives such as the new FTA Portal and now the Small Business Export Loan.”

More information can be found at http://www.efic.gov.au/business-solutions/small-to-medium-sized-business/small-business-export-loan/

Our daily lives are affected by many laws and it is important to raise awareness amongst community members and young people about what the laws are and what they mean. It is also important to know how to access legal help when needed.

If you book to have your Will prepared during Law Week (16 - 20 May 2016) you will receive a 15% discount at Ellenbrook Legal. Ph Jacinta 9297 1537

PROUDLY WORKING IN YOUR COMMUNITYFor an appointment contact Jacinta 9297 1537

email: [email protected] 3 (rear) 58 Coolamon Boulevard, Ellenbrook

Personal Injury Law

Wills and Estate Law

Family Law

The Law Society of Western Australia runs Law Week between 16 – 20 May 2016.

Setting up a Media Center PC

I have previously written about internet streaming services such as netflix and presto, but if you don’t have a suitable internet plan which allows for streaming services then you are probably limited to TV as a source of entertainment.

The free-to-air stations have increased the number of channels available and the content provided so it is worth looking at ways to optimise the access to programs you are interested in. I have been using TiVo for a while but these devices are no longer sold so commercially available personal video recorders (PVRs) are limited by comparison to the features offered by the TiVo service.

As a result I decided to build my own PVR, or media centre PC. I wanted to setup a system that would allow me to record shows on a regular basis and pick-up shows that I am interested in. In addition a media centre can gather all the photos and videos on my home network and make it convenient to view these in one place. There are a number of free options available if you have the time and inclination to set them up. Firstly there are some architectural concepts to be familiar with.

Basic requirements are a PC, a DVB-T tuner card (which connects to your TV antenna) and obviously a TV or display for viewing the content. Media centres have a backend or server component, which handles the tv tuner hardware, electronic program guide (EPG) and recording aspects. The front-end or client components are used for displaying the tv content and interacting with the home theatre system (remote controls etc.).

It is possible to combine these functions on one computer, or they can be split between two computers, or more if you want multiple front end systems for different rooms. Ideally you want a quiet PC for the client computer otherwise you will have to contend with a noisy fan whilst watching TV.

There are systems you can buy which are low powered and quiet, or if you want to make your own then the raspberry Pi is a good option (http://raspberry.piaustralia.com.au/). There is media centre option that includes a remote control and the latest version of raspberry pi for $159 plus shipping. You will also need the media centre software in order to run the front and backend hardware.

If you have Windows 7 you may already have Windows Media Centre included with your system. Later versions of Windows do not include this option (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows/products/windows-media-center/get-it). This is not a problem as there are good alternatives available such as Media Portal (http://www.team-mediaportal.com/), Next PVR (http://www.nextpvr.com/) and Kodi (used to be XBMC, https://kodi.tv/).

It is worth going through the setup guides provided by these sites as they can be complex, particularly downloading the extended EPG for additional information in your TV guide. One word of caution, I have found the Linux version of the Kodi front-end to have limited functionality when it comes to TV support. It may be better to stick with Windows on the front and backend to ensure compatibility with all features.

Business Breakfast at Gingin

Christian Kelly, Gloria Hyne and Alison McVee

Tracey Collard, Donna Vanzetti and Amanda Walker

Trevor Phillips and Peter RimmerCraig Hyne and Colin

Are you entering the Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards?Chair of the Wheatbelt Business Network (WBN), Amanda Walker has been doing the rounds of the Northern Valleys region this month promoting not only the Wheatbelt Business Network but the Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards.

The Awards are open to all businesses in the Wheatbelt and aim to celebrate and recognise businesses, big and small, in the region.

They are an opportunity for Wheatbelt businesses to PROMOTE their business and REFLECT on their growth and development.

You can find out more and download an application and information pack at www.wbea.com.au/

A tasty breakfast was enjoyed by a group of approximately 30 local business owners and managers on the Gingin CRC terrace on Tuesday 19 April. It was an informal opportunity to hear from CRC Chair Tracy Collard with some tax tips, WBN’s Amanda Walker speaking about the Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards and Donna Vanzetti from Business Local.

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Employment

Census recruiting in your community!This year’s Census is on August 9, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic self-starters to fill more than 2,300 Field Officer positions across Western Australia. If you’re tech-savvy, know your community well and are eager to make a difference, the ABS wants to hear from you.

Working on the Census is a great way to contribute to your community. The data you help collect provides an important statistical snapshot of Australia. It supports planning, policy and funding decisions for a range of local services and infrastructure—from housing and transport to health and education.

A few things have changed since the last Census. In 2016, most households will receive a letter giving them a unique login number and instructions on how to complete the

Census online. Approximately 65 per cent of households are expected to complete the Census online however paper forms will still be available for households who need them.

Field Officers play a critical role by visiting households, encouraging online participation and ensuring everyone makes the count. And as a Field Officer, you’ll earn around $21 per hour, receive motor vehicle allowances and enjoy flexible working hours. You will also be responsible for daily administrative tasks and the security of Census materials.

You’ll need to be a good communicator, reasonably fit, licensed to drive and willing to travel and work independently. Field Officers will also need to have access to home computer and internet.

The positions are part-time and most of the work will be conducted during August and September. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For more information or to apply, go to www.abs.gov.au/careers. You can also follow the Census on Facebook and Twitter.

Applications open on Monday, 2 May.

Local employment opportunities with West Midlands GroupWest Midlands Group’s mission is to bolster the value and diversity of produce grown in the Midwest region. To facilitate this, the following opportunities are open for application.

Applications for all positions should include a cover letter, CV and the contact details of three referees.

They should be forwarded to:

Anne Wilkins, WMG, PO Box 18 Dandaragan, WA, 6507. Applications close 2 June 2016.

Applicants are advised that WMG is an equal opportunity employer.

For further information, please contact Anne Wilkins:

0438 924 208 or email [email protected]

Part-Time Agribusiness Development Manager (Gingin, Chittering Valley and Dandaragan)

We are seeking two experienced professionals who can work independently to assist agribusiness development in the Dandaragan and Northern Valley regions. They will ensure the delivery of education, research and business support services across a diverse range of industries including horticulture, livestock and viticulture. This will enable growers to better match on-farm supply with market demands; identify new export market opportunities; identify value adding solutions to pre-farmgate waste (seconds); and enhance collaboration between growers across the region.

Two 0.5 FTE positions are on offer, one for vegetables and one for agribusiness outside of vegetables (e.g. meat & fruit producers). The key responsibilities are:• Facilitate business support services to

growers in the region• Project manage to ensure regional

opportunities are leveraged• Ensure partners; Curtin University, the

Chittering Chamber of Commerce, RDA Wheatbelt and the Shires of Chittering and Gingin are engaged throughout the life of the project

• Work collaboratively with government, universities and industry

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WMG are seeking a highly organised individual to support our Executive Officer and staff. Their responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: maintaining office operations and procedures; managing records; organising work schedules;

events organization and ensuring OH&S compliance. Successful applicants must have a professional attitude to work with strong organisational skills. They will be appointed on a 0.5 FTE.

Part-Time Office Manager (Dandaragan) x1

WMG is seeking a self-motivated and talented communications individual to join our team. Working with WMG staff and the diverse agribusinesses in the region that contribute to our unique position as a strategically positioned food bowl for domestic and export markets, the successful applicant will develop and manage our communications strategy to ensure our continued growth as one of WA’s leading grower groups. This role will be required to:• Provide communication and media

support, advice, training and coaching to WMG staff

• Determine day-to-day media management strategies to help achieve core business objectives

• Source, co-ordinate, design, produce, write and edit content for corporate publications, newsletters, advertising, internet and social media

• Assist key stakeholders with organizing and coordinating functions, events, promotions and displays.

The successful applicant will ideally have: tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations or similar; demonstrated experience in a similar role; demonstrated understanding and experience in a range of communications tools; and highly developed written, verbal and creative writing skills. The successful applicant will be required to work at the WMG office, Dandaragan at key times and appointed on a 0.2 FTE.

x1Part-Time Media and Communications Consultant

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Did you know you can post and find local jobs at www.nvnews.com.au/jobs?

Junior/Trainee RequiredWe are looking for a junior team member to come on board at Yerecoin Traders, with a view to undertaking a Agribusiness Traineeship. The position is full-time requiring 38hours/ week. Some weekend work may be required.This position would be ideally suited to a school-leaver/ ag-school graduate who is looking to commence their career in Agricultural Merchandising. The ideal candidate should have:• Proficient English, writing and

numeracy skills• Computer skills (Microsoft office and

email ability)• Full drivers Licence (P plates may be

initially sufficient)• A positive attitude and a solid work

ethic.Full details, including job description can be obtained from Amanda Walker on 96546015 or email [email protected]

Harvest Assistants We are currently looking for field harvest supervisors. Roles include supervising picking teams, coordinating the team, completing pick sheet paperwork. A farming background is desirable but not essential, a head for figures and a positive outlook is favourable. An ability to communicate effectively to people of all cultures is vital.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

PickersWe are looking for experienced pickers for our upcoming Raspberry and Blueberry harvest. Please send your resume to [email protected] to register your interest

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Accounting

AnsPACh AgC o n T r A C T i n g

• Transport• Agricultural services

• Earthmoving• Plant Hire

Phone: 9655 7074Rob: 0427 770 365

Angela: 0419 043 960Email: [email protected]

Web: www.anspachag.com.au

Building & renovation

Agricultural

TAxATIONFor local assistance with

all your tax needs, contact Chris Oversby on

0400 440 277

Or Juanita White CPA 0402 609 500

West Coast Business Solutions

Agents for Electric Pumps, Tanks, Troughs etcVariety of pumps designed to meet your

requirements

Ross Poultney 0427 454 226run by farmers for farmers

solAr WATer PuMPs sAles & serviCe

Mark Leuba

EC 005957

M: 0428 899 839P/F: 9576 1197For those ‘little’ things.

Bindoon & surrounding areas

ELECTRICIAN

Antennas

ElEctrical· New Houses, renovations, PowerPoint’s,

lights, connections & Emergency repairsair coNditioNiNg· design & install· Service & repairSEcurity· cctV, alarm Systems,commuNicatioN· Phone points, Home data Networks, digital

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coNtact: 9571 0022office@ace-electrical. net.au Lot 1 Brand Highway, MucheaLic N0: EC: 008014 AU: 32857

All types of electrical installation work

Diesel generators service and repair

Bruce Pannell Mob: 0419047742www.genspark.com.au

Computing

ElectricianScott DaviDSon

Mob: 0457 003 685 Fax: (08) 9575 3307Email: [email protected]

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• Ducted Reverse Cycle• Split Systems• Evaporative

Scott Davidson Mob: 0457 003 685 Email: [email protected]: 92 523 679 640 ARCTICK NO: AU33951

Air con. & appliances

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All types of carpentry and

handyman serviceBased in Muchea

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• Industrial and Domestic works • Distribution board upgrades •RCD testing and compliance • Bores, pumps and drives

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Electrical contractor

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Paul Buckley

0417280354

Vagabond Fencing

• PVC • Electric • Colourbond• Rural fencing • Horse Fencing

For all your fencing needs

Ph 0408 819 988

Damon Brown0429 967 800

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Supply & lay concreteSupply &/or spread - Sand, Gravel,

Roadbase,Metal Dust Yard & Block Cleanups.

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CABINETS

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, LAUNDRIES, OFFICES, ROBES And more……………….. Locally Designed and Manufactured

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Concrete UnlimitedAll aspects of concrete

Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Tilt Panels • Liquid Limestone • Exposed Aggregate

• Decorative Concrete • House/shed Slabs 30 Years experiencePeter 0418 111 571 Ryan 0433 302 596

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cleaning

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Carpet and upholstery cleaning 0433 690 003

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Aluminium windows & Doors General glazing Blinds & Awnings

Security Screens & Doors Fly Screens & Doors Floor & Wall Tiles

Glass Splashbacks Flat Glass Tinting

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• KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • LAUNDRIES Wardrobes, Tiling, Gyprocking, Carpentry, Decking, Paving, Drawings & Designing, Maintenance & Repairs

Ryan Tally Ph 0400 722 674

Beautician

Teena Leuba

Beautician

• Waxing/Tinting • Manicure/Pedicure • Facials/Peel • Special Occasion Make-up

• MISMO Skin Care Range available Ph: 9576 0170 for an appointment.

Open Wednesdays & Thursdays.

To ADVErTIsE:Please EMAIL us a good quality version of your logo, the

wording you would like and your contact details. All trade advertisers must provide email address.

[email protected]

book keeping

Rockside BookkeepingBullsbrook, Jo Manning

BAS Agent Registration: 86821015

0419 910 069

[email protected]

Local Traders

Phill & Vicki Humphry 460 Hart Drive, Chittering 6084

Ph 9576 1050Mob 0427 761 050

RuRAL FENCING

BULLSBROOK & DISTRICTS GLASS & ALUMINIUM• Aluminium windows and doors • Shower

screens • Mirrors • Insurance repairs • Shop

fronts • Balustrade • Glass splashbacks •

Repairs • heater glass • Pool fencing

• Machinery glass

Ph Jess 9571 1181 • Mob 0414 401 137

glass

Garden & property

stan’s mowingLawn-mowing & Handyman

jobs in the Bindoon-Chittering area.

Ring Stan 0429 154 600

SQuIRT’S RETIC & LANDSCAPING

SERVICE Installation & repairs

Call Scott on:

MOB: 0419926064

FencingWhispering Sands

Counselling TherapiesBuLLSBROOK

Specialising in- PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction,

Women, Life’s Challenges.

Traditional and Equine Assisted Counselling available.

Louise Atkinson 95712575

[email protected] www.whisperingsands.com.au

ACA registered.

Counselling

Electrician

Trade Ads $120 for 6 months + Free

online listingEmail [email protected]

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Local Traders

Piano TeacherAMEB exams if required

0439 672 750- Mrs Harris

• All Plumbing and Gas • New Housing and Renovations

• ATU Septic Systems • Solar Hot Water

Chris and Michelle Ellyard 0414 922 456 or 0418 933 198

www.ishouldbeyourplumber.com.au

• Free Quoting• 24hr service• Blocked drains • New houses • Maintenance

Noel Russell

Ph: 043 996 6449 or 9576 1687

Painter

Professional House & Commercial Painting

Interior & exterior Contact for free Quote

We use qualified tradesmen reg 5330

Call 9525 4111or email [email protected]

eftpos/credit card facilities available

www.carduppainting.com.au

BINDOONpainter

Barni nortonRemedial Therapist& Personal Trainer

Massage in BindoonRehabilitation & Renewed movement

Relieve your pain todayFunctional Fascial Taping

*Heath fund providerPh 0419 964 909 or 9576 1978

Teena Leuba Bowen Therapist

Injury, Pain & Stress ReliefPh: 9576 0170 for an appointment.

Open Wednesdays & Thursdays

massage

GLENN AND AMY HENDERSONH.K.R. Nominees Pty Ltd.

Ph: (08) 9651 1404 • Fax: (08) 9651 1414Workshop Address: Lot 211, Melbourne St, Moora 6510.

Postal Address: PO Box 449, Moora, WA 6510.

Glenn 0427 995 550 • Amy 0407 987 049Email: [email protected]: 70 480 672 235 GF: 010330 PL7110

PL7110 GF010330

TA1327957

Piano lessons

Plumbing

motor Vehicle

Hydraulic

D HYDRAULICHOSE & FITTINGS

SD Hyrdaulic Hose & Fittings Pty Ltd

Rob Galliott: 0438 773 [email protected] Box 306, Muchea WA 6501

Rob Galliott 0438 773 374

Scott Drummond

Mobile Heavy Diesel

Mechanic

0417 443 257 Tractors, Quad Bikes, Ride On Mowers, Farm Utility Vehicles.

E. [email protected]

Licence No. MRB6633

Gable patios all sizes$159 per square metre• Fully installed • Shire approved • Engineer

CertifiedAll-Ways

awip.com.au 9250 8588 0413 212 460

Patios

• Termites• Pre-Purchase Reports

• Timber Pest Inspections• Pre Treatments• Rodent Control

• All Household Pests• Total Weed Management

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westnet.com.au

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May the horse be with you!Counselling with a difference has come to Bullsbrook.Whispering Sands Counselling Therapies has recently opened its doors, and paddocks, to offer counselling with a difference.Equine Assisted Counselling, (EAC) is an alternative option to traditional therapy, and is particularly useful when room-based therapy has been unsuccessful, or when clients have difficulty verbalising their thoughts or feelings.Studies have shown that animal based therapies have a great impact on people, and these methods are gaining popularity. Horses are completely unbiased and non-judgemental companions; they can mirror or model human behaviours; and they can move, touch and hold people in a way a practitioner cannot. Just the thought of a horse can evoke a strong emotion within the human psyche, which can be useful for the therapeutic processing. For this reason EAC can often help the client in a much shorter space of time than traditional methods of therapy.Louise Atkinson, a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, specialises in PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety,

Depression, Addictions, as well as life challenges and family matters.She will safely guide the client through various experiences with the horses to help the client gain awareness and understanding about themselves. No horse experience is necessary to undergo this type of therapy.The 30 acre property incorporates a lovely natural environment, which is known to be of benefit to mental health.Louise also offers out doors counselling sessions, sitting under the trees, surrounded by nature. It’s much more relaxing than staring at four walls! And for those that prefer the more traditional style, room based therapy is available.A six-session program that teaches some of the important skills that people need to have to get along in life will be commencing in June. There will be a mid-week session for adults, and an after-school session for teenagers. Dates to be confirmed with expressions of interest.Contact Louise for more information at [email protected] or www.whisperingsands.com.au

RememberingJeanette Lamb

“One of life’s special ladies”

We would like to give our heart-felt thanks to all families for their condolences and best wishes as we celebrated the life of Jeanette

following her passing.

We were truly thankful for the large number of cards, calls and messages we received.

We also extend our thanks to the wonderful start Brightwater

Inglewood who cared for Jeanette for the last seven years.

Love and best wishes, Gary, Steven, Colin, Derren, Simon and

Richard.

steelwork

Onsite & Offsite fabricating, welding repairs.

Very good rates and quality service.

Call Murray on 0427 013 420.

Transport

Coo-eeCouriers & TransporT

Bullsbrook, Chittering, Muchea, Gingin & Bindoon.

Daily parcel pickup & delivery service to and from anywhere, to the Metro area.

Taxi Truck service also available.Mobile 0400 210 274Bus Ph 9571 2551

Tiling

Water ServicesBullsBrook Water

CarriersDrinking Water only

professional, prompt, reliableapproved Carrier for

Water CorpHealth Dept Compliant

Kevin Bailey 9571 2726 (all Hours)

BullsBrooK WaTer serviCesWater Tank Supply & Installation

Tank roofs & LinersTank RefurbishmentsStorm water piping

Irrigated Fire Prevention systems

phone: 95714600 or 0417958804

New business feature

Moora Frail Aged Lodge Inc AGM

To be held at Delmoor Centre, Dandaragan Street Moora at 2pm on Thursday 19 May. Any queries

ph Janice McLean 08 9652 8041

Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

AGM 25th May 2016 at 7pm.

For saleStud Wiltshire Horn red tag rams, 2014 drop. Asking $200 includes GST. Obligation-free inspection welcome. John Williams 0439 937 829

Pets

Ph Tammi on 0448 777 170

Professional dog clipping &

groomingBy certified pet stylist

Bindoon

Hairdressing

h a i r , b e a u t y a n d s k i n c l i n i c

9575 2759suite 8, 14 brockman st,

GinGin

Jalins Hair artistry

Mobile Hairdresser

Jalin Cottrill 0423 522 359

DuNCAN FuRNITuRE REMOVALS

All Areas Call Duncan on

0410607758 or John on 0427875447

Community Notices

Removalists

Trade Ads $120 for 6 months + Free

online listingEmail [email protected]

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 10am

SEVENTH 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 10am

CHRiSTiAN 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 2938

ANGLICAN PARISH WONGAN HILLS

Kathy Barrett-Lennard

[email protected]

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

HOLY TRINITY PARISH NEW NORCIA

Contact: Sr.Therese Denny: 0427600526 mob. Email: tdenny@

goodsams.org.au

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PONDERINGSBy Alex Douglas

Winston Churchill once claimed that “democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others”. When I consider all the other forms of “-ocracy”, particularly bureaucracy (the sworn enemy of all things democratic), I’m inclined to agree with him! However, the fact that it’s the best form of government currently available doesn’t mean that we should not seek ways to improve it. I have a few ideas of how it could be enhanced somewhat.

It’s obvious to me that anything as valuable as the vote shouldn’t be handed out willy-nilly to any Jack, Jill and Jeremiah. We have to get rid of this one vote per person nonsense. What we really need is a grading of voters so that folks who are more valuable to the community get greater electoral power. People could be given from five votes down to zero, dependent on their position on the Scale of Community Value (SCV). For example, your local veterinary surgeon might get five votes, while the neighbourhood dope peddler might get zero. Of course, the judging of such community value could not be left to bureaucrats (who are themselves of dubious value at the best of times!) We would have to devise a system whereby the true worth of every individual could be agreed upon. This would have to be done at a local, grassroots level, since strangers may be unaware of the virtues and vices of the people they judge. For instance, the aforementioned local vet may seem a paragon at first sight, but those closest to him might know that he never eats cheese and dislikes Frank Sinatra’s music! (Both signs of doubtful mental capacity!) With this information at hand, his/her voting capacity could be downgraded accordingly. On the other hand, do they own a dog, enjoy Italian cooking or prefer country music? If so, they are naturally meritorious citizens! This sort of vital inside information won’t come from some Civil Service computer.

Certainly, a person’s vocation/

chosen profession/job/whatever would be a useful starting point for assessment. For example, doctors might rate fairly highly, say three or four votes; nurses should rate five (because they keep you alive when doctors are trying to kill you). Bus drivers, farmers, tradies of all sorts, truckies, bakers, teachers, cops, librarians, abattoir workers, pharmacists, cheese-makers and members of the armed forces are all community assets likely to rate in the mid to upper range, depending on their other attributes.

Others might find their calling a distinct drawback in the vote-earning stakes. Such people as telemarketers, soapy writers, mimes, poachers (wildlife, not eggs), lawyers, bouncers, undertakers, or self-styled celebrities would never attract a high SCV rating. Of course, it goes without saying that there are some people who should never be allowed to vote at all. Convicted criminals, the incurably insane, cat breeders and, of course, politicians, (they could never be expected to use the privilege for the good of the general populace!) True, it may take a while to iron out the kinks and for everyone to accept the ratings, but in the final analysis, it’s obvious that some such system is the next step forward for democracy on the path to a perfectly just and fair world. I urge you to ponder upon it for a while and I’m certain you will see the undeniable merit, (dare I say pure genius) in the concept!

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Euphemism is weird-sounding word, considering what it means. It has its origin in two Greek words meaning “speaking nicely”. Basically euphemisms are used to avoid saying things which could offend sensitivities. Politicians love them. The poor sound less put upon if we call them “underprivileged”. Many live in “sub-standard housing”, which is the politically correct term for slums. They have even come up with a preferred euphemism for woodchipping; it’s now “integrated harvesting”! Governments also like to euphemise in the national

interest. Thus spying becomes “intelligence gathering”, bugging is now “electronic surveillance” and “enhanced interrogation methods” sounds less repulsive than torture.

While our leaders use this method of evading uncomfortable issues, most of us simply use euphemisms to limit the pain that blunt speaking might inflict on others. So we say “passed away” instead of died; and used or second hand has become “pre-loved”. But be aware that people use euphemisms to tell you unpleasant things about yourself. “A little thin on top” means you’re going bald; “carrying a few extra pounds” means you’re getting fat; and being referred to as “senior”, “mature” or “postmenopausal” or even “chronologically gifted” (my

RAINFALL DATA Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon

Thanks to John WilliamsThis month 32 years

Ave Rainfall

Progressive total

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Last year

This month

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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

July 16 18 115.4 128.9 113.5 47 51 324.4 388

August 15 9 66.0 56.0 86.6 62 60 390.4 444.0

September 6 12 27.0 65.0 61.7 68 72 417.4 509.0

October 7 8 7.4 39.3 30.6 75 80 424.8 548.3

November 3 5 16.7 15.8 19.4 78 85 441.5 564.1

December 4 1 6.4 0.2 11.0 82 86 447.9 564.3

January 7 0 59.9 0.0 15.7 7 0 59.9 0.0

February 1 3 2.0 31.1 13.1 8 3 61.9 31.1

March 5 7 77.0 23.3 17.5 13 10 138.9 54.4

April 12 7 56.2 35 23.6 25 17 195.1 89.4


Thought for the monthTony Webb former editor Chittering Times.

Solutions to last month’s sudoku

Time saving Wotif2 Peter 3:8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

One of the facts of life today is the need for everything to be done on the run. Am I alone in my frustration with modern trends? It came to a head the other morning when our grand daughter sent a text , it read “AML,” now I ask you, at 7.00 am in the morning our 75 year old brains did not need to be tested, it would have got a better response if we had a message “All my Love”! The question we raised is, how much longer would it have taken to type the words,? And, more importantly what is being done with all the time being saved.

There now must be 48 hours of usable time in the day from all the

time saving ideas, if we take in coffee on the run, Go cards on public transport, drive in this and that, fast foods, and a whole heap of time saving features. Maybe I am getting a cynical old grey goose but it gets my gander, I think coffee and food should be enjoyed at leisure, it compliments the chef or coffee maker, and relaxes the mind,

We turn on the idiot box and there is a cookery competition that has to be run at breakneck speed or a home renovation program that has to be completed to a time table that the biggest construction companies in the world could not achieve. Or the presenter cuts an interview short at the crucial moment saying we are running out of time.

And another thing, you are at the traffic lights, with a brrrm brrmm the car beside you streaks off into the distance, we poodle along and who do we meet at the next lights, Speedy Gonzales again. The same with so

called rat runs to avoid congestion, they never work, only to upset the local residents who find their suburban roads suddenly become a race way. I could go on but you get my drift.

And just one more thing, I think it has gone full circle, we travel a lot, over the last few years we have “jumped on line” as they say making our bookings through wotif or other booking systems. On our last trip the hotel said “you should book direct it is cheaper”. We took the advice, it was correct, a simple phone call, it was more time saving then trawling for hours comparing prices, dah dah dah,

So what is in the Bible about time saving, very little as it was not an issue then, but there are many references to good management and attitude to time, the verse from Peter implies that we should be ready to meet the Lord as if it is today, but live our lives with a vision that it will be far in the future before this happens. Therefore we do not have to chase around like headless chooks as if there is no tomorow.


RAINFALL DATA Recorded at New Norcia - Thanks to Father

This month 42 years Ave

Rainfall

mm

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This month

Last year

This year

Last year

This year

Last year

January 12 2 71.8 0.4 15.72 12 2 71.8 0.4

February 0 3 0 51.4 17.73 12 5 71.8 51.8

March 3 9 58.2 38.8 20.39 15 14 130 90.6

April 10 8 62 32.4 28.03 25 22 192 123


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Bindoon RetireesBindoon Retirees have welcomed a few new members to the club on a Monday afternoon to whom, with the help of other members, Club Captain Nita Hart has been explaining the finer art of carpet bowls. After a few games we have all enjoyed a chat and afternoon tea.

The first outing of the month was to Midland for morning tea, movies, lunch and some retail therapy on Wednesday 26 April 2016.

Some very tired people were out again on Thursday 27 to play bowls and be entertained by the Wanneroo Retires – after two days of outings some of the members needed a well-earned rest when they got home!

Those who wish to attend the wonderful fashion parade put on twice a year by the Bindoon Retires are reminded that is on May 30 2016. Look out for flyers around town for details. There will be plenty of fashions to choose from followed by a great morning tea.

Those who would like to join Bindoon Retires and enjoy all the fun we have are asked to contact: Lois Jones (Pres.) on 95760451 or Jane Righton (Sec) 95761532.

Meetings are held at the Chinkabee Sports and Recreational Club, Bindoon on the 1st Monday of the month at 1.30pm

On the other Mondays we meet up at Chinabee and have a few games of carpet bowls, afternoon tea and a friendly chat with friends.

A day sail from the Wannamal Hall created some intrigue. Advertised as a cruise enjoying the sapphire waters and magical charm of the Croatian Islands, the Koorunga CWA members transformed the Wannamal Hall into a cruise ship. Croatian flags, port holes and a life buoy set the scene, and the Captain of the “Princess Koorunga” greeted guests as they arrived on the red carpet. Following the all-important safety briefing, two delightful Dalmatian dogs mingled with guests, as the cruise ship headed along the Dalmatian coast.

Small group shore excursions with expert local guides included: constructing more steps at Dubrovnik from newspaper and masking tape, creating unique buildings using the white stones of Brac, a bingo

challenge at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cathedral of St James in Sibenik, a party clothes relay while touring Pag the Party Island, and experiencing the festivity of the Rijeka masked carnival.

Guest speaker Luca Stipinovich shared his passion for Croatia, and experiences of the islands and cities along the Adriatic Sea. His vivid description of each site left us all wanting to make Croatia our next holiday destination.

Each year the Country Women’s Association visits one particular country. The travellers from this entertaining, fun day sail around the Croatian Islands not only went home with many inspiring stories and photos; each was given a Licitars Heart (gingerbread heart of Croatia.)

Koorunga CWA visits Croatia

On Wednesday 20 April Chittering Bindoon CWA branch welcomed Vivienne du Plessis and Nina Foulkes-Taylor for a demonstration of wildflower floral arranging and a talk on growing wildflowers. The mother and daughter team who run Plantation Wildflower Farm in Bindoon were warmly received by the gathering of around 30 women from local and neighbouring CWA’s. Photo courtesy of Tuarn Brown

Wildflower workshop

The two very friendly Dalmatian dogs

Adding steps at Dubrovnik

The Rijeka masked carnivalTable settings


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May is bowel screen time!Bowel cancer is possibly the most ignored or in any event the least discussed form of cancer, yet other than skin cancer, it is the most common of all cancers affecting both men and women. The statistics can be frightening. Bowel cancer affects about 1 in 18 men and 1 in 27 women, with more than 10,000 new cases of bowel cancer diagnosed every year. There are twice as many deaths from bowel cancer in Australia as from motor vehicle accidents. One Australian dies from bowel cancer every two hours.

In the early stages, bowel cancer often has no symptoms; but blood in the bowel motions, persistent changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea or constipation) frequent “wind” pains and loss of weight for no known reason, should all be investigated by your doctor. So don’t be embarrassed; seek medical advice. Early diagnosis means greater chance of a successful treatment. If a close relative has had bowel cancer, your own risk increases significantly, and a regular check-up is necessary.

Bowel cancers usually begin as small growths called polyps. Most polyps cause no problems. However, over time, some polyps may become cancerous and their growth is then uncontrolled. It’s important, therefore, to remove polyps as soon as they are detected. This procedure is carried out by means of a colonoscope – a long flexible tube which allows the operator (a specialist gastroenterologist) to visually assess the health of the rectum and the colon, and cut out any suspicious bowel tissue for further examination.

Even if a bowel polyp grows and becomes a cancer, all is not lost. In its early stages most bowel cancer can be cured by surgery – and most surgery does not involve a bag or colostomy. Apart from the existence of polyps, bowel cancer appears to be more common in people whose diet is high in fat and low in fibre, fruit and vegetables. Smoking and

alcohol consumption may also add to the risk.

So we need to eat more fruit and veg, limit our alcohol intake to no more than two drinks a day and we should definitely not smoke. It seems regular physical activity also reduces the risk.

Stop in at Bindoon or Gingin Pharmacy and ask for the fact cards titled Fibre and Bowel Health and Fat and Cholesterol. They contain some great hints on how to keep your bowel and the rest of your body healthy and functioning well.

The current recommendation is for annual bowel cancer screening for average risk patients. These include men and women 50 years and over; with no symptoms; and with no personal or family history of bowel cancer or polyps. A simple and accurate test kit for screening is available to purchase from your local pharmacy at Bindoon or Gingin. You complete the test at home and return it to the manufacturer which undertakes the pathology analysis. The results of analysis are sent back to you and your nominated doctor. Positive results from bowel screening programs do not confirm the presence of bowel cancer but it does indicate the presence of blood that may be invisible to the naked eye in your bowel movement. This may be an early warning sign. You should speak to your doctor who will initiate further investigation such as a colonoscopy. Don’t allow fear or embarrassment stop you from taking this important preventative health measure.

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Chittering Cancer Support GroupThe Chittering Cancer Support Group has been meeting the last Tuesday of the month at Ferguson House for the last four years and from this month we will be meeting at 10 am in the Health Centre Conference Room in the new Bindoon Medical Centre.

We are a mixed group who have experienced cancer personally or as a carer and we come together to share, provide support and gain information.

We have appreciated talks from dieticians, aromatherapists, Cancer Support and regional Cancer Council staff.

Our thanks to the Shire of Chittering for a grant which has allowed us to use the Community Bus for trips to Fremantle, The Herbal Garden and Two Rocks. The social aspect of our group is very important and we look forward to more outings.

One of the highlights of our year is holding a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in Bindoon where the whole community gets behind us. This year it will be held at 10 am on Friday 20 May in the hall behind the Op Shop. Entry is $5 a person or donation, raffle tickets are 3 for $2. Everyone is welcome!

Contact Marilyn Morrice 95760090 or Janet Petersen 0458900001

Volunteers are happier and healthier Mentally Healthy WA’s Act-Belong-Commit team are praising the the 6.4 million Australians who volunteer more than 700 million hours of their time annually as part of National Volunteer Week, 9-15 May 2016.

Volunteering has long been viewed in terms of the benefits volunteers bring to those they help, but more recently, people have become aware that volunteering also strengthens the health and wellbeing of individual volunteers.

Emerging research shows that volunteering brings families together, increases physical activity levels, reduces stress and tension and promotes happiness. This is supported by recent

figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that volunteers report to be healthier.

“Volunteering keeps you keep in regular contact with others and helps to develop a support system, which in turn protects and builds your resilience when you’re going through challenging times,” says Marissa Yeo, Act-Belong-Commit Project Officer in the Western Wheatbelt.

“There is a volunteer position for everyone—from lending a hand at your local footy club, helping out at the local seniors centre, or supporting local emergency services. Volunteering will add spark to your life, and you will be helping others too”.

To find a volunteer opportunity that suits your skills and interests, contact your local Community Resource Centre or visit volunteeringwa.org.au.

Cheaper medicines for PearceFederal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, has welcomed news of cheaper medicines available for residents across Pearce, treating a range of ailments from cholesterol to high blood pressure.

From this month the price of over 400 medications from common treatments through to expensive combination and patent-protected drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, are dropping – saving consumers as much as $20 or 60 percent a script.

“With one-in-five Australians living with multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or depression, this can save some patients in the Pearce community as much as $500 per year,” Mr Porter said.

“These price reductions are the result of key elements from the Coalition Government’s landmark Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme reform package, which passed the Senate last year.

“We fought hard for this reform and it’s now paying off for consumers and also for tax payers, with our Government able to invest more than $3 billion in new medicines including break through cures for melanoma, breast cancer and Hepatitis C.”

Among more common medications to

drop in price: Amlodipine for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, up to $23.05 cheaper per script; Clopidogrel which is dispensed for some heart conditions up to $21.49 cheaper; and for treating glaucoma, Latanoprost will be to $10.99 per script cheaper.

Further price reductions, of up to 50 per cent or more, will also occur in October 2016 when price calculations for thousands of common PBS medications reflect the cost of cheaper generic versions, rather than more expensive premium brands.


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Sleeping-out for the homelessThis coming term promises to be a busy one for the Bindoon DFES Cadets Unit, which is part of Catholic Agricultural College.

Every year the Cadet Unit contributes to community services, and this year our Cadets will be focusing on Manna, a not-for-profit organisation which provides daily support, food and shelter to thousands of individuals throughout the Perth Metro area who find themselves homeless. Our senior Cadet will participate in a ‘sleepout’ on Saturday 14 May and will lead various fundraising activities in the lead-up to this. Manna provide a great service to thousands of homeless people, for more information on Manna, including an opportunity to donate please go to their website: https://www.mycause.com.au/events/

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There are two camps this term which the Cadets will be going on. The first is an overnight camp, held on the College grounds, and the second will be a three day camp at Lake Leschnaultia. On these camps the Cadets can look forward to activities such as hiking, mountain bike riding, learning bush skills and team-building activities. It is also an opportunity to develop team-building skills, and for our senior Cadets to develop their leadership skills by instructing the junior Cadets in a variety of activities.

Cadet training nights are held on a Tuesday at 4.00pm at Catholic Agricultural College, for further information, or if you have any questions please contact the College on 9576 5500.

Students at Bindoon Primary School are being thrust into the digital age with the introduction of Edison – a robot that has some pre-programmed functions, or can be programmed by students using a an easy-to-learn drag and drop graphical programming language.

Mrs Burns, the year 5/6 teacher, and Mrs Summers, the year 2 teacher, have been part of a Scitech project that has been offered to us as a member of the Ellenbrook Network of schools. Both teachers have participated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professional learning on the use and application of the Edison robots, to enable them to ready our students for the new Digital Technologies syllabus of the Western Australian Curriculum.

In the coming weeks, all students will have the opportunity to work with robots, which were purchased last year by our science teacher, Ms Robyn Revill and from TRONOX sponsorship this year. In addition to using Edison, students will also start developing coding with teachers implementing innovative classroom practices to integrate coding technologies across the curriculum. We are equipping our students to be participants in a highly technological future.

Robotics comes to Bindoon Primary School

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Proud day for Gingin ScoutsKaren Hyne

As Scout Leaders, we spend a lot of time with our Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, going on camps and doing various activities and community service. One of our proudest moments though, would have to be the ANZAC Vigil and Dawn Service.

For the past 5 years, the Gingin Scouts and Venturers have had the honour of guarding the Gingin War Memorial through the night before ANZAC Day. This is a tradition that is performed by the Scouts as a mark of respect to our Diggers.

The Scouts and Venturers arrived at the Gingin War Memorial at 6 pm on ANZAC eve. From 7.30 pm, they went in groups for 2 hour shifts to guard the memorial until the commencement of the Dawn Service. While the Scouts were not on duty, they were supposed to be sleeping in their swags, but I don’t think much sleep happened. The 1 am to 3 am shift was when we had the most rain, and

the umbrellas came out. At times, the verandah at Greenwell’s store provided a refuge where they could still keep watch.

The Scouts were given the very special job this year of welcoming everyone to the service at the Memorial, with each Scout doing a reading about the 100 year anniversary of the battle of Somme.

This was followed by a Dawn Service at the Gingin Soundshell, where Scouts were responsible for tending the flags and laying wreaths.

The Scouts would like to thank Steve Evans from Gull Gingin for supplying us with pizzas and chips, Renae Stokes from CU@Park for bringing down hot chocolate, Carolyn from Gingin IGA for the biscuits and Craig and Karen Hyne from Country Values Real Estate for the loan of the office verandah and toilets.

The ANZAC Dawn Service has become a proud tradition for the Scouts and one we look forward to each year. Many people commented on how good it was to see the younger generation taking an active role in the service.

A Scout tradition when we have done a good job is to give everyone a BRAVO, and this one was well and truly deserved.

During the 2nd week of the school holidays the Central Midlands Mens Hockey Association sent down a team to compete in the Smarter Than Smoking - J11/12 Club Championships held over 3 days from the 20th to the 22nd of April.

The team consisting of 12 boys and two girls, played 7 x 40 min games held at the Hockey Stadium at Curtin and at Aquinas College. Local physical education teacher Stewart Horton took on the role of coach and was assisted by Dave Glover. The Team competed against other teams from other associations and against teams representing clubs

in Perth.

Winning 5 of their 6 games secured them a spot in the Grand Final against AW Reds (Aquinas). Unfortunately they lost 3 -1 but should be proud of themselves as they finished 2nd out of 10 in the B Grades.

GAMES RESULTS Game 1 - CMMHA 4 - def Avon 0 Goalscorers Ashley Warrell - 1, Dakota Baldwin Wright - 1, Ethan Faulds - 1, Jack Tierney 1. Game 2 - CMMHA 1 defeated by Masonod 2. Goalscorer Zac D’Souza -1 Game 3 - CMMHA 2 def Guildford Grammer 1

Goalscorers - Camryn Pow - 1, Ethan Faulds - 1 Game 4 - CMMHA 3 def CGSHA 1 Goalscorers - Ashley Warrell - 2, Ethan Baldwin Wright - 1 Game 5 - CMMHA 1 def EGHA 0 Goalscorer - Ethan Faulds - 1 Game 6 - CMMHA 3 def Peel 2 Goalscorers - Ashley Warrell - 1, Jack Tierney - 1, Steven Bird - 1 Grand Final CMMHA 1 defeated by AW Reds 4 Goalscorer- Ethan Faulds - 1.

Smarter Than Smoking - J11/12 Club Championships

Royalties for Regions grants available for sporting equipmentRoyalties for Regions is continuing to support regional sporting clubs with the latest round of the Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme now open.

Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said the program allows regional sporting clubs across WA to apply for a $500 grant to spend on sporting equipment for the club.

“It is important to note that clubs who have previously received the Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme can reapply this round,” Mr Love said.

“To date, more than 890 regional sporting clubs have received $445,000 through the Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme.

“The grants are a great way of giving back to sporting clubs, who provide more

than just an outlet for physical activity in regional communities.

“Sporting clubs can also provide an important social outlet, foster the development of our regional youth, and help people of all ages to remain physically active, mentally healthy and engaged in their community.”

Mr Love said the $500 subsidies can be spent on equipment such as balls, bats, racquets, bibs, protective gear, team uniforms, First Aid kits, shade tents and safety gear.

“Having new and easily accessible equipment also makes it easier for clubs to attract new players to their sport, helping new people to get involved and further benefiting the community and the club,” Mr Love said.

Administered by the Department of Sport and Recreation, the four-year scheme will deliver $1 million to regional clubs.

For more information and to apply visit www.dsr.wa.gov.au/club-equipment

Applications close May 13, 2016.

The proud Gingin scout group at the ANZAC Day service

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ResultsCNC**1st. Cindy Lyall - GI Joe2nd. Sophie Warren - Eminence3rd. Sammy Bain - Barrabadeen Woodstock

CNC*1st. Sophie Warren - Dance Hall Diva2nd. Belinda Isbister - Here to Stay3rd. Lucy Atty - A Bit Taboo

EvA1051st. Tiarnna Robertson - Phantom Hideaway2nd. Tegan Cook - Esb Irish Specialist3rd. Leah Wheatley Hey - Zia Park All Ablaze

EvA105J1st. Isabelle McLachlan - AR Renaissance2nd. Olivia Shore - Eliva Kokoda3rd. Jamie Hall - GI Show N Tell

EvA951st. Laurelle Hayes - Nukku Park Royal Diamond2nd. Suzanne Smith - Chevalier Park Captive3rd. Hannah Richardson - The Pledge

EvA95J1st. Ella Miller - Mr Roly Royce2nd. Anninna Webster - Bindarees George3rd. Lauren Rumph - Redline Classic Design

EvA80

1st. Annie Cesery-Hopkins2nd. Shelley Hamersley - Solo Power3rd. Georgina Oakman - Magnum NP

EvA80J1st. Emma Cumming - Leedale Micardi2nd. Riley Lyall - GI High Roller3rd. Abbey Robson - Narcoola Park Deva

PC801st. Olivia Gava - Pure Warrior2nd. Megan Little - Akuda Matata3rd. Katie Nicholls - Karma Park Millennium

EvA651st. Jackie Wilson - Billy Whiz2nd. Ashleigh Donnison - Colour Me In3rd. Georgia Roberts - Phantom Warrior

EvA65J1st. Mia Quinton - Teika2nd. Cheyenne Weston - Morningside Showdown3rd. Isabella Lawrence - Springbrook Reggae

PC651st. Brennan Brophy - Trapalanda Democrat2nd. Madison Derrick - Nappoleon3rd. Tiana Del Giacco - Beelo Bi Golden Girl

PC451st. Abby Green - Tooravale Posy2nd. Brooke Kenny - Karma Park Royal Request3rd. Jasmine Bowran - Flossy

Moora Horse Trials 2016

Moora Horse Trials Committee

Over the weekend of 30 April and 1 May Moora hosted the Moora Toyota Horse Trials, drawing 292 horses and over 500 riders and spectators to town. The Moora region was represented by 12 junior and senior riders; some riders attending their first ever One Day Event and others achieving personal best results. With a total rainfall of 62 ml for the month of April, the grounds were green and soft under foot – a stark contrast to years gone by with dry Aprils and not a blade of grass in sight. Weekend conditions were perfect with both days sunny and cool.

The grounds were a hive of activity in the 2 weeks leading up to the event. Works undertaken included the complete resurfacing of the main show-jumping arena, top-dressing of the dressage surface and a new river crossing opened up connecting the back paddock to the main grounds. These were all finalised at the very last minute and held up wonderfully. The new surface in the main arena was lovely under foot and the upgrade was appreciated by all riders.

This year’s cross country courses proved challenging to some horse and rider combinations, but most riders finished with a big smile on their face. This year the CNC*, CNC** and EvA105 courses were designed by Tom Compagnoni of Perth who has been a great supporter of the event for many years. The EvA95

and EvA80 course was designed by local rider Lucy Atty and the EvA65 and PC45 was designed by local rider Jemma Vanzetti. Lucy and Jemma are both in the process of receiving their course designers accreditation.

Each phase ran smoothly and on time with the final competitor riding at 3:40 and the event officially closing at 5:15. It is a credit to the event committee and organisers to be able to run such a large scale event and finish in such a timely manner. Moora Horse Trials would like to thank Todd and Raelene Lewis of Moora Toyota for coming on board as the major event sponsor. They are both fully involved in the local pony club and running of the Horse Trials so their further support has been much appreciated. We would also like to thank Thompson & Redwood, Granite Innovations, Zia Park, Horseland, Morgan Witham, Dunnings Fuel, Equine World, Tronox, Dark Selections, MR Floors and Furnishings, Breakaway Earthmoving and Moora Veterinary Services for their class sponsorship. Brookfield Rail’s donation of second hand sleepers also allowed the creation of a new horse jump.

Many of these businesses have been supporting the Moora Horse Trials for a number of years, as well as the greater equestrian community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the local businesses and many volunteers for their time and support. Without you we cannot run an event, congratulations.

R-L; Raelene and Todd Lewis (Moora Toyota), with CNC* class winner Sophie Warren and Dance Hall Diva, 2nd Belinda Isbister, 3rd Lucy Atty, 4th Tessa Sharman, 5th Will Baxter, 6th Stephanie Honey

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Country Mauy Thai beating the best

Tamieka Preston

Bullsbrook-based Muay Thai trainer Brian Kingwell is proud as punch to be recently named Trainer of the Year in WA, but he’s even prouder of the fantastic results of his students in recent months.

After moving to Bullsbrook 17 years ago, Brian, who lived and trained in Thailand before competing on the Australian circuit, gave up professional fighting to train young fighters. He runs classes for all ages and levels in a custom-built training gym with a full size boxing ring on his Bullsbrook property.

He said the sport appealed to both men and women. In fact women and girls make up 60% of his students these days – in it for the fun and exercise as well as

self-defence.

“It’s just an incredible form of fitness,” he says, “It beats everything for burning calories.”

Brian settled on Muay Thai as his sport of choice after dabbling in several martial arts and becoming a black-belt in at least three disciplines. He says it’s the national sport in Thailand and the one which prepared him best for security work.

Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs” and using eight points of contact the body mimics weapons of war. The hands become the sword and dagger; the shins and forearms were hardened in training to act as armor against blows; the elbow fells opponents like a heavy mace or hammer and the legs and knees became the axe and staff. A professional

league is governed by the World Muay Thai Council (Wikipedia).

Here in WA, Brian’s students from Country Muay Thai are basking in the glory of success, after taking out 5 state titles between them in recent months.

14-year-old Jake Kingwell, Brian’s son, is now the current holder of both 48kg and 51kg WMC ( World Muaythai Council) State Titles which he received at the Junior Championships in November.

16-year-old Jess Seery of Lower Chittering is the current holder of the Junior 57kg Futures State Title. Jess’s mum Joanne (42) was inspired to join her daughter in the sport two years ago, and recently competed in the ring as the oldest first-time female competitor – and won!

At the WKA (World Kickboxing Association) state titles, 21-year-old Alice Becklake and 19-year-old Evie Nicolopoulos both of Bullsbrook took out the 61kg and 59kg State Titles respectively.

All four champions have up and coming bouts with Alice challenging for another title here in Perth in a few weeks.

“All of them train hard together, supporting and encouraging each other, whilst still finding time to help teach and mentor the younger students,” says Brian.

If you are interested in joining Country Muay Thai or coming along to watch the fights contact Brian via Country Muay Thai facebook page or on 0429 099 244.

Country Muay Thai students at the Pinjarra Future III Junior and Novice Muay Thai Championships where Jess Seery (centre with sash) won the Junior Featherweight Title. Photo courtesy of HITMAN photography.

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Welcome to the May issue of the Northern Valleys News.

Whilst abundant quantities of water are falling from the sky – to the delight of all, especially farmers – the threats to our water supply seem to coming from all other directions.

The recent visits by John Fenton from Wyoming highlighted the potential threat to our ground water posed by fracking for oil (page 7), however, Chair of Gingin Water Group, David Rickson disagrees – suggesting the unsustainable use of our local brooks poses a far more serious problem! Read his opinion on page 19. Moora resident Joley Holiday is more concerned about the imminent decision by WA Department of Health to add fluride to Moora’s drinking water – read about that on page 7.

The good news is – high rainfall means it’s unlikely drought would make a fourth water worry – at least this year.

As the paddocks are glowing with an almost iridescent green, it’s a fantastic time to get out and about and enjoy the countryside either for a quiet picnic or bushwalk, or at one of the many events on this May, including: the Gingin Car Day, Chittering’s ‘Wear ya wellies’ event or the Carnaby day in Calingiri.

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The Northern Valleys News is a locally produced newspaper with a focus on community news and events happening in our region.

We rely on our ‘citizen journalists’ and keen local photographers to share the wonderfully varied stories of their community groups, schools and local people.

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Friday 6 May

Moora Hospital Auxillary morning tea 10am Delmoor centre Mothers day raffle, a presentation by Joyce Walker and pot plants for sale

Saturday 7 May

Chittering Bindoon CWA Mother’s Day Cake Stall from 9am to 12 midday in front of Bindoon IGA. Monies raised will go to CWA State Fundraising Project for 2015/16 which is Motor Neurone Disease Research

Sunday 8 May

Mother’s Day

Week of 10 - 14 May

Volunteers week

Saturday 14 May

Twilight markets At IHC 34 Santa Gertrudis Drive. 4-7pm

Wednesday 18 May

Chittering Bindoon CWA meeting at 10am in the CWA room at the Bindoon Hall.Mother’s with children welcome. For more information contact our branch President Mrs Margaret Trigg on 9571 0610.

Friday 13 May

Free Carnaby information day. Carrah Farms. 1173 Calingiri Road, at 1.30pm. See ad p5

Thursday 12 May

Business Fair, Bindoon 5:30 at Chinkabee center. See page 23

Sunday 15 May

Gingin British Car Day. See full program this page

Monday 16 May

Bullsbrook Family Fun Day. See page 13

Thursday 19 May

Regional Development Australia workshop Gingin CRC. M/tea at 10 am, workshop 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. See ad page 5

Friday 20 May

Chittering Cancer Support Group is holding a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in Bindoon. 10 am in the hall behind the Op Shop. Entry is $5 a person or donation, raffle tickets are 3 for $2. Everyone is welcome!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at Moora Performing Arts Centre See more page 6

Saturday 21 May

Bindoon Open Mic. night 7 PM

Sunday 22 May

Wear ya Wellies. Edmunds Place, Bindoon

Bindoon Farmers Market, Clune Park

Monday 23 May

BBQ with Shane Love and Martin Aldridge. Chinkabee Center, Bindoon. 6-8pm. See ad page 5

Monday 30 May

Bindoon Retirees fashion Parade

Wednesday 1 June

Public Forum with Shane Love MLA and Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Hon Liza Harvey MLA. Moora OPerforming Arts Centre. 3-4.14pm

Saturday 11 June

Matt Hale In Hypnolicious – A Comedy Hypnosis Treat

The LIVELIGHTER Gingin British Car DayGingin will come alive for the 27th annual LIVELIGHTER Gingin British Car Day from 10am until 4pm in the grounds of the Granville Civic centre on Sunday May 15.

Sharing the date with National Motoring Heritage Day, the event will feature hundreds of British cars on display, as well as entertainment for the whole family.

The Storyville Jazz Band will perform, along with the Kalamunda District Pipe Band. The “Dancing Fillies” and students from Roxanne’s Dance Workshop will put on a dazziling display.

There will be children’s games, rides, a climbing wall operated by Gingin Scout Group, and the recently refurbished Gingin Railway Station will be open for inspection.

View an array of working model boats, displayed and operated by the Australian Model Ship Society, finishing with an amazing grand finale display featuring the burning of a ship, complete with men overboard and fire-fighting tugboats to the rescue.

Visitors can browse the variety of market stalls, offering everything from jewellery to massage and local produce. There will be hot food, devonshire teas, ice cream, fairy floss, cool drinks and a licensed bar where people can enjoy the very English half a pint and a pork pie.

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New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery Exhibition – from now until 26 July 2016“Cloister Work” art and craft by monks, nuns and indigenous peoples of New Norcia together with selected contemporary gifts and commissions.

New Norcia’s visual aesthetic is

encountered almost everywhere – in the buildings, the collections and even in the cruciform layout of the town itself. Much of this artistic heritage was produced by local artists and craftspeople who found in a disciplined, regular and stable lifestyle a creative space of another kind. This exhibition features pieces that were produced for practical and decorative needs, others out of personal interest and leisure, and a smaller number of recently commissioned works and gifts by contemporary artists.

Where’s ya wellies?You better dig them out and dust them off ready for Chittering’s third Wear Ya Wellies event. Each year we welcome winter with our ‘we don’t care if it rains’ family fun day. So, if you are happy to pop on your wellies and wrap up warm, Edmonds Reserve in Bindoon is the place to head to on Sunday 22 May.

If you’re up early the Bindoon Farmers’ Market will be sharing their local hand-made arts ‘n’ crafts, home-grown plants, fruit ‘n’ vegetables and home-cooked goodies. The stalls will be open at Clune Park (just a 600m welly walk from Edmonds Place) from 8.30am.

From 10am to 3pm you will be able to enjoy all of the activities and entertainment that we have lined up. This year’s big drawcard will be the interactive Tyrannosaurus park PLUS the ever-popular Muddy Maze will be joined by a Mini Mud Rush area. There will be plenty of other activities for the kids to enjoy including pony rides, the Lions Train, airbrush tattoos, face painting, baby animals, sand art...

Hot food and drinks will be on sale. Don’t forget to bring along a change of clothes as there will be an area available for the kids to change in.

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