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ISSUE 1926 16th July 2020

WEATHER Page 2

KITTY BOYES page 4

SHIRE NEWSpages 12 - 15

MUSEUM ROSTERSpages 17 - 20

BRANDING WITH CANVAWORKSHOPpage 5

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DISCLAIMERAdvertisement, Advertorial and community editorial copy in the Mingenew matters are the responsibility of the author/advertiser. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Mingenew Matters. While the Mingenew Matters makes every reasonable effort to ensure that no misleading claims or statements are made, responsibility is not accepted by the Mingenew Matters for statements made or for failure of any product or service to give satisfaction. Inclusion of a product or service should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation by the Mingenew Matters or the Mingenew Community Resource Centre. The Editor has the right without any given reason to withhold any letter or written article from publication should that letter or written article be considered offensive or if the letter or written article is deemed to be in the form of libel.

All written letters or articles must have the full name and address of the person who has written the letter or article, the letter must be signed and dated. Editor Candice Lupton, Mingenew Community Resource Centre Ph: (08) 9928 1264 or email [email protected]

Mingenew Matters Newsletter is compiled by the Mingenew Community Resource Centre

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IMPORTANT DATESJuly 202016th Community Care - lunch provided 23rd Community Care - Advocare visit - Bring & Share28th Kitty Boyes Book launch @ Mingenew CRC 10.30am30th Community Care - lunch provided

August 20206th Communtiy Care - Bring & Share 11th RSM - Branding with Canva @ Mingenew CRC 5pm -8pm13th Community Care - Lunch Provided 20th Community Care - Bring and Share

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Mingenew CRC | 50 Midlands Road, Mingenew

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BOOKINGS

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Now Stocking Mig wireHigh Tensile bolts up to 1”A range of bearings, housing and common roller chain sizes. Lots of other workshop bits and pieces including grinding, cutting and sanding discs.

Services Heavy vehicle repairs Heavy vehicle repairs All Ag repairs and manufacturing Shaft and key way cutting Custom fabrication and welding Aluminium Welding

Contact detailsOffice : 08 9928 1004Warren : 0428 384347Warren : 0428 384347Karl : 0427 281040Email : [email protected]

Heavy vehicle repairs All Ag repairs and manufacturing Shaft and key way cutting Custom fabrication and welding Aluminium Welding

Contact detailsOffice : 08 9928 1004Warren : 0428 384347

New!!We now manufactureHydraulic Hoses!

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Questions from Electors are welcome and may be submitted in advance to ensure a timely and

accurate response can be provided. For further information please contact the Shire on (08) 9928

1102.

SShhiirree CCoonnttaacctt LLiissttss

With fire season upon us, we will be utilising the Shire’s text message service as well as social

media to alert people to any incidents. If you have not already registered for our public messaging

database, we suggest that you do so to receive the latest updates. You can simply contact the

Shire or visit our website: https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/resources/ (see the Public

Communications tab).

HHaappppyy NNeeww YYeeaarr

Lastly, but certainly not least, we hope that everyone had a safe and Merry Christmas and want to

wish you all a Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone who has taken part in our various community

consultation efforts through 2019, thanks to all the volunteers throughout the community who give

their time to the betterment of the Shire, and thanks to everyone who supports our efforts. We

look forward to working for you and with you in 2020.

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Mingenew Golf Club - Men and Ladies

[email protected]

Sunday July 12 th, 2020 We played a Stableford. Course was green and looking fantastic.

Great to see a good roll up of players, 14 in total.

Winners were

Winner: Billy Jones 37pts

R/Up : Sue Greaves 37pts

Novelties –

Nearest Pin No 3 – Brad Abbott

Nearest Pin No 11 – Brad Abbott

Closest Chip No 18 – Brady Brennan

NEXT WEEK: Sunday 19.7.20 Stableford

26.7.20 Stroke or Stableford

Names in by 12 Noon Hit off 12.30pm $5 to play FEES: $75 Pensioners: $37.50

EFT: Mingenew Golf Club BSB: 086 937 Acct: 555 641 645

Any Questions: Men’s Capt – Brad Criddle 0447 903 272

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Mingenew: Cnr Victoria & Irwin Sts Dongara: Cnr Waldeck & Church Sts PO Box 126 Dongara WA 6525 Phone: 9927 2107 [email protected]

anglicandm.org.au

Prepare….. Proclaim…. Know Christ

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MINGENEW SERVICE RESUMING 19th JULY

11.30am

WOMEN”S COFFEE

MORNING In Recession

MEN’S BREAKFAST

In Recession PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

Gracious Lord, look in mercy those who serve their family and com-munity as caregivers for children, the disabled and the elderly. Give them perseverance, patience and opportunities for self-care. Help us all to value and respect their (often unpaid) work. Amen.

CHURCH OFFICE

Matt Morrison (Resident Min-ister)

2 Church St. Dongara

9927 2107

Vision Radio 88 FM

“Are you Suffering from Fear and Anxiety?”

Over the past month or so we have noticed how our puppy, Chewy, has started to show signs of anxiety. When we walk Chewy near the IGA, he goes from being a super excited puppy with his tail held high to a shaky puppy with his tail between his legs. Chewy jumps at every noise while trying to run away from other dogs, people and cars. It seems that the sudden introduction into everyday life as the Corona Virus restrictions begin to lift, is just too much for him. For most of his life, all he has known is social isolation because of the Corona Virus. And so we now refer to him as our Covid-19 puppy. He is our socially isolated puppy, through no fault of his own.

The Corona Virus, like all pandemics, has increased fear and anxiety within people. But fear and anxiety are natural bodily responses to the unknown. They help protect us.

But where do we turn when these fears and anxieties become all too much?

For Christians, we turn to God. The Bible teaches that we don’t need to be anxious about anything, but instead to cast all our fears on God. And his peace will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (see Philippians 4:6-7).

The Bible also teaches that God has a plan for everything since He is in control, even when we don’t understand what’s happening. This is extremely comforting when the realities of life creep in and we are faced with uncertainty, suffering and in some instance’s death itself. Whilst fear and anxiety can still remain within these scenarios, it is reassuring to know that we can turn to God. The God who knows us; the God who does not change; the God who is in control of all things.

So, if you would like to find out more about casting your fears and anxieties onto God, I would love to catch up for a chat.

May God bless you.

Matt Morrison

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North Midlands Football League – 2020 Season Fixtures Game 1 - Saturday 18th July, ‘Think Mental Health’ Round MI vs TS @Three Springs Game 2 - Saturday 25th July MI v MO @Morawa Game 3 - Saturday 1st August, ‘Belt Up’ Round MI v CW/L @Mingenew Game 4 - Saturday 8th August MI - BYE Game 5 - Saturday 15th August, ‘Talk to a Mate’ Round MI vs Ca/PJ @Mingenew Qualifying & Elimination Finals - Saturday 22nd August @Morawa 1st & 2nd Semi-finals - Saturday 29th August @Carnamah Preliminary Final - Saturday 5th September @Coorow Grand Final - Saturday 12th September @Three Springs

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Mobile: 0429 945 332 Email: [email protected]

Make the most from your fertilizer investment

As your local Area Manager, Juliet McDonald is keen to assist you with all of your fertilizer decisions this season.

So whether it’s soil testing, nutritional advice, fuel gauges, or simply an on-farm appointment to discuss your requirements, give Juliet a call today.

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11 July 2020

Message from the Shire President

The ongoing rain is encouraging for our growing and wildflower season (although we could’ve

done without all that wind!) Hopefully everyone is getting their share.

As we head into the end of financial year, Council is giving consideration to its annual budget. We

are fortunate to have received grant funding for a range of projects in the new financial year, and I

am looking forward to seeing those delivered. We also remain hopeful that future State and

Federal funding announcements continue to provide support to local governments in regional WA

as the wider economy looks to open back up post-COVID.

I am also encouraged to see that COVID restrictions are continuing to lift, albeit with some delays,

and life is returning to something closer to normal; there will be a winter sport season starting in

July, the pub is open again and the caravans are starting to find their way to our town as people

venture back out. Again, we hope that our local businesses enjoy a busy season to offset the

challenging period of the last few months; please don’t forget to get out and support them.

- Cr Gary Cosgrove, Shire President

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Roads

We are preparing for our FY20-21 works program, which will be finalised as part of Council’s

budget deliberations. Currently we are engaged in ongoing resheeting and maintenance works

around Enokurra and Colgate Road.

COVID-19

As restrictions continue to ease, Shire facilities are continuing to open up in support of the

growing range of permitted activities.

- All playgrounds and the skate park are now open

- We have developed COVID Safety Plans for the Rec Centre, Turf Bar, Autumn Centre and

other public buildings; we ask that clubs and organisations contact the Shire to book and

confirm use of any of these facilities so that we can ensure our cleaning regime is being

kept up

- From 27 June all restrictions on gathering size will be lifted, but the 2sqm per person rule

will remain in place

For further details on Council’s response to the COVID-19 situation, please check our website:

https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/shire-news/covid-19/

Ward and Representation Review

Council is embarking on consultation around a review of its ward system. It is a process we are

required to carry out at least every 8 years, and we want to hear from you. You can download the

discussion paper from the Shire website (https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/shire-news/ward-and-

representation-review/) or pick a copy up from the Shire Office.

Our discussion paper examines three potential options:

1. Adjust ward boundaries to capture more of the townsite in the Town Ward

2. Remove the wards altogether

3. Make no changes

You can make your submissions to us in writing, or by email to [email protected].

Submissions are due by 10 August 2020.

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Community Resilience Scorecard

The MARKYT Community Resilience Scorecard has been launched to map community resilience,

local government performance and community needs. Local Governments would like to hear from

10,000 residents across Western Australia.

The study is unique in its scale, reach and impact. The project sees the Department of Local

Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, 139 Local Governments and local communities

collaborating to access timely and relevant information, with support from Local Government

Professionals WA and CATALYSE.

The Scorecard is gathering baseline and informing data to help local communities evaluate

symbols of recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak in Western Australia. It is helping local

leaders and decision makers to understand how local communities are coping in relation to their

health, social relationships and work and what local government needs to prioritise to support

communities during the recovery phase.

To take part, you can pick up a hard copy of the survey form at the Shire office, or complete the

survey online at: https://www.research.net/r/MARKYT.

Doctor Services

Mid West Aero Medical team have recommenced their weekly clinics in town. Doctor Rosie

Stroud’s last clinic will be Wednesday 15 July. The following week clinic days will be moving to

Thursdays with Dr Ben MacDonald taking over from Thursday 23 July.

On behalf of the Shire we would like to thank Dr Stroud for caring for our community over the last

18 months.

Telephone consultations are still also available and patients can still be seen in person in Geraldton

if needed. Call Midwest Aero on 9956 8999 to book in.

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Road Condition Reports

As the wet weather comes in, the Shire will update the status of its roads on its website

(https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/road-conditions/) and Facebook page. You can also subscribe to be

added to our text message service by completing the registration form at the Shire Office or

downloading it from https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/resources/.

We ask that – when it is wet – motorists avoid non-essential travel on our unsealed roads, as this

can cause damage to our road network, and diverts resources away from our ongoing road

improvement efforts.

Mosquito Activity

Shire officers have been testing and treating standing water for mosquito larvae and fogging. If

you are have issues with mosquitos at your property, please let the Shire know (visit the office, call

9928 1102 or email [email protected]) so that we can investigate and treat the issue.

Council Meeting Review – June 2020

Council held both an Ordinary and a Special meeting in June to consider a number of items:

- Confirming our support for, and involvement in, the State Government’s National Redress Scheme arrangements

- Commencing the consultation process into the Ward and Representation Review (as discussed in more detail above)

- Providing feedback to the Department of Local Government on the most recent changes to the Local Government Act: The Local Government Regulations Amendment (Consequential) Regulations 2020

- Endorsement of maintaining the current bridge alignment for the new Coalseam Road bridge

- Acknowledgement of some uncollectable debts, to allow us to remove them from our budget

- Consideration of upgrading the proposed replacement to our semi water tanker from second-hand to new

For all the details, you can check the minutes on the Shire website:

https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/minutes/.

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Mingenew Historical Society. Well, it’s nearly that time of the year again when quite a few tourists will (& already are),

start to “Wonder out Yonder” and explore the ‘back yard’ of our beautiful state.

With these beautiful rains and warm days, we have been experiencing, one can only imagine we are going to be in for a stunning wildflower season.

Our little committee have made the decision to open the museum to cater for visitors between the months of July to October.

We thank all the support of our lovely volunteers in allowing this to happen and being so proactive.

Please find attached rosters and remember that if you cannot meet your obligation it’s not a problem. Just either swap or give a quick call and we can organize it to happen.

HERITAGE WALK TRAIL This project has been in the pipeline for quite some time, years, but is now nearing completion after a

mammoth effort by a few passionate locals to see it become part of a wonderful addition to our community & local tourism.

In total, there will be 28 Heritage sites around town. You may notice that the first stage of this walk will be installed in the next week or so. These will be a beautiful collection of old photos to be displayed along our main street, in shop windows and on walls. The second stage will be the installation of the

‘quirky numbered ant markers’ along the walk trail itself.

The trail will be very easy to follow when one also has the ‘Heritage Walk Trail’ brochure in hand! This brochure is in the early stage of being collated but hopefully completed very soon!

We are very excited that the end is in sight, as it has been quite the journey for us getting it all in place. It certainly has not been a simple process, but one that we have all loved working on. Photos, facts,

proofreads, collecting of relevant information from various sources, re-reading- re writing info that was not correct to start with. It has truly been a great education for us, as we imagine it will be for everyone

who ventures along the walk trail.

We hope the community embrace it and take the time to get out and explore, learn and appreciate this Heritage aspect of our Community

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G O V E R N M E N T O F W E S T E R N A U S T R A L I A

Consumer Watch

Consumer Protection 50-52 Durlacher Street, Geraldton WA 6530 Tel: (08) 9920 9800 Fax: (08) 9964 5678

Email: [email protected]

Rounding issue is no small-change The next time you’re paying via ‘tap-and-go’ at the supermarket, petrol station or drive-through, double-check the machine to see if the retailer has rounded up the total price – if so, then this is a problem. Rounding up or down to the nearest 5 cents was introduced for cash payments almost 30 years ago when the 1 cent and 2 cent copper coins were taken out of circulation. But with cash payments now dwindling in favour of electronic transactions, there is no need for a retailer to round up your $19.99 purchase to $20, unless you are handing over a $20 note. The payment is occurring electronically when you’re paying via debit or credit card, meaning the exact amount can be processed and debited from your account. While one or two cents might not seem like a big deal to an individual, this extra money can add up for a business conducting hundreds or thousands of transactions each week. It is an offence under Australian Consumer Law for a business to break the rules surrounding small change, as rounding-up (or down) on electronic purchases may suggest items are not available for the advertised price, which in turn breaches your consumer rights. For cash payments only, the following rules apply:

1 & 2 cents – rounded DOWN to the nearest 10 3 & 4 cents – rounded UP to the nearest 5 6 & 7 cents – rounded DOWN to the nearest 5 8 & 9 cents – rounded UP to the nearest 10

If you spot a retailer breaching the rules for electronic purchases, you should ideally broach it with them at the point of sale. If you only notice after walking away, then go back and request a refund. Should negotiations fail, or if you believe a business is repeatedly rounding incorrectly, then we’d love to hear from you on 1300 30 40 54, or [email protected]

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Phase 4 of eased COVID-19 restrictions took effect from 27 June in WA. This means a number of restrictions have been removed but please take care – wash your hands regularly and keep 1.5 metres apart from others where possible. More info: www.wa.gov.au/covid19

I welcome funding of $223 million from the Federal and State Governments for road upgrades and road safety projects, for ‘shovel-ready’ infrastructure. The $7 million upgrade of Toodyay Road is long overdue and something that I have long advocated for. I was however disappointed that there has been no allocation for the Northampton bypass, desperately needed for road safety, heritage and amenity reasons. The $100 million Regional Safety Improvement Program aims to reduce run-off-road crashes with works locally on Toodyay Road, Brand Highway south of Badgingarra and Indian Ocean Drive between Cervantes and Jurien Bay and between Nilgen and Lancelin. The State Government must ensure motorists using the new Ellenbrook to Muchea section of the Tonkin Highway are not financially disadvantaged if their vehicles are damaged by the new road. My electoral office and Facebook page have been inundated with calls and comments from angry motorists whose vehicles had been chipped or dented by loose stones after this section of the NorthLink road was opened on 23 April. Main Roads has admitted the highway’s secondary seal was carried out soon after the primary seal in cooler weather, resulting in stone dislodging from the chip seal. Damages of $88,000 has been paid to 125 motorists with vehicle damage because of this section of road, with a total of 417 claims lodged to 10 June. Please contact my office if you are having trouble making a damages claim through Main Roads.

With intrastate travel restricted for many weeks due to COVID-19, Country Age Pension Fuel Card holders may well have not used all funds on their card before the 30 June deadline. The Nationals WA wrote to the Regional Development Minister, requesting that unspent funds be rolled over to next year’s 2020-21 card. This would not involve any additional expense to the government - these funds have been budgeted for each year. The Minister has ruled this out, citing a diversion of State Government funding to help businesses survive and rebuild had been prioritized. The latest government quarterly financial report shows a $200 million underspend in Royalties for Regions this year - unspent fuel card funds will add to this figure.

The opening of the Kalbarri Skywalk on 12 June was a fantastic event and a great celebration of a project made possible with Royalties for Regions funding. The Skywalk is accessible to prams and wheelchairs and offers magnificent views of the Murchison River Gorge. Designed so that it is compatible with the local environment and with input from the local Nanda people, the completed Skywalk is an absolute credit to all those involved and will be a great drawcard for tourism in the Mid West.

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26 June 2020

STOP PUPPY FARMING BILL HAS TAIL THAT WAGS THE DOG Moore MP Shane Love MLA says the State Government’s Stop Puppy Farming bill has turned into a dog’s breakfast after amendments to recognise farmers’ needs for working canines were rejected by Labor.Mr Love said he strongly supported stamping out intensive puppy farming. The proposed legislation however, caught too many in its net, including farmers who, if the bill is passed, will have to get local government approval to breed pups and ensure a supply of working dogs. “Puppy farming is reprehensible – it is important we push for improved welfare for all animals and despite what the Premier claims, The Nationals don’t oppose this bill, we just want to make it better,” he said. “However, this bill presented by the Labor Government impacts on farmers’ ability to breed the specific type of dog needed in their work. “By ensuring farmers could be granted exemptions to produce farm dogs, which is what The Nationals are seeking, WA would be in line with other States and the legislation would also recognise the vital role working dogs play in our agricultural sector. “A working dog can be worth as much as $40,000 to a farm business so the changes were critical to ensuring breeding stock wouldn’t be compromised by the legislation. “While the amendments were defeated last night we will continue to fight for these changes in the Upper House.” Mr Love said it was disappointing greyhounds were specifically mentioned in the proposed legislation but the same courtesy wasn’t extended to farm working dogs. Also The Nationals WA local government spokesperson, Mr Love put forward the amendments in Parliament after consultation with Dogs West, Pastoralists and Graziers Association WA, WA Farmers Federation and WA Local Government Association. He wanted the legislation to exempt working dog owners and Dogs West members from being forced to become registered breeders. Farm dogs would also not be required to be sterilised after two years of age to allow mature breeding. “Dogs West owners and breeders represent the highest possible standard of dog ownership in Western Australia,” he said. “They already have rigorous processes in place to ensure their membership has the highest standards of animal welfare in place, including restrictions on the number of dogs a person can own and the number of litters a dog can safely have. “None of these animal welfare standards exist within the Labor Party’s proposed legislation. “In addition, the Minister hasn’t engaged with Local Government properly to ensure ratepayers don’t bear the financial burden of this legislation.”

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