25th May 2016

A FREE JOINT PUBLICATION BY WESTONIA CRC & THE SHIRE OF WESTONIA

SUBMISSIONS: westonian@bbnet.com.au or 9046 7077

BREAKING THE ICE

Free NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK

DRUG AWARENESS event

SATURDAY 28TH MAY

In westonia 3pm. Afternoon tea @ Old Miners Hall

3.30pm Drug Awareness Forum (ages 12 up) featuring Julie Kent, an inspirational mum who's 3 sons experienced

Ice addiction

6pm Burgers $5 at Community Complex

7pm The Steigers (all ages)

Concert is B.Y.O.

Drinks and chips also on sale

Proudly supported by:

the Department of Local Government and Communities

Westonia Community Resource Centre

June

1st Roslyn Crews

2nd Maxine Aikin

4th Judy Lindley

14th Tom Daddow

Rob Vincent

16th Judd Hobson

19th Tristan Bekkers

21st Kerry Hermon

22nd Dave Hamilton

Victor Blake

25th Diana Angwin

Ruby Smith

29th Coralie Lindley

Ree McDowall

May

1st Glenda Waterhouse

3rd Rebecca Barnett

5th Glen Millington

6th Kerryn Townrow

Jayde Bashford

7th Maree LeMoignan

12th Ian (Possum) Stevens

13th Ivan Paust

14th Jazmin Lindley

18th Terri Blake

Walter Geier

19th Renae Corsini

Karin Love

Sally Bekkers

22nd Seb Daddow

25th Ashley Geier

29th Keith Downsborough

Erin Stevens

31st Belinda Mahon

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COUNCIL NEWS 25th MAY 2016

WESTONIA COMMON CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

PLAN

Public Comment sought

In late 2014, the Shire of Westonia was awarded funding through the State NRM Office to commission a

Conservation Management Plan (CMP).

The Shire accepted an offer from Eco Logical Australia to produce the CMP. The draft Plan was submitted

to the Shire for discussion in April.

The draft Westonia Common Conservation Management Plan 2016–2021 is a high level plan which

outlines the relationship between a range of suggested subordinate plans.

What the CMP really illustrates is the gaps in formalised knowledge about the Common.

Copies of the plan are available at the Shire Office or on the Shire Website.

Submissions on the Conservation Management Plan are required to be submitted to the CEO by 4pm

Wednesday 8th June 2016.

Further information regarding the plan or its contents are can be obtained by contacting Dylan Copeland

on 0488 471 727 or nrmo@icloud.co

COUNCIL ROADWORKS

SLOW DOWN THROUGH SHIRE ROADWORKS.

Road users are urged to slow down through Council road works and observe the Speed restrictions.

Several cases of locals speeding through road works have occurred recently with a serious accident not far

away.

These Roadwork’s are done for your benefit so please show courtesy to plant operators and SLOW

DOWN.

Works are currently underway on a 2km section on Goldfields Road, west of Walgoolan South Road.

Winter grading will also commence in the southern parts of the shire and work to the north. It is urged that

all road users use caution when traversing these roads with loose stone on certain sections.

WESTONIA GOLF CAMP

The Shire of Westonia at its recent Council meeting resolved to donate $550 to the Westonia Community

Resource Centre to enable it to continue to run the Westonia Junior Golf Camp with additional funding to be

requested from the Progress Association.

With the withdrawal of key funding from previous years, the camp was in danger of folding, but instead has

been reduced in its size with only one out of the three coaches (Donna Crouch) attending the camp this year. It

is hoped that the previous funding could be restored in future to help retain this valuable community program

for the youth of the shire.

WESTONIA HOOD-PENN MUSEUM

Westonia’s Hood- Penn museum is still looking for one or two old Swinging

Pen doors for their shearing shed scene. If anyone knows of where we could

find some or have a couple to donate please let Jamie or Stacey know.

GIBB RIVER ROAD CHALLENGE

The Shire of Westonia at its recent Council meeting resolved to donate $200 to the Evolution Mining

“Gibb River Road Challenge”, raising funds for the “Sirens of Silence” charity which is designed to raise

awareness of anxiety, depression, PTSD and suicide prevention amongst people within the Emergency

Services.

BUDGET SUBMISSIONS 2016/17

Council is currently inviting submissions for the coming 2016/17 Budget. Submissions will be accepted

until the 10th June 16 for the financial year commencing 1st July 2016. Council generally adopts the

2016/17 Budget at a special meeting of Council taking place in July.

Submissions must include a detailed description, if appropriate detailed plans and an estimated cost, if

known, of the project and other funding that has been received or is being applied for to deliver the project.

Submission forms are available from the Shire Office or on the website: www.westonia.wa.gov.a

Submissions can be posted to: Shire of Westonia C/- Post Office Westonia WA 6423 transmitted by

facsimile to 9046 7001 or emailed to ceo@westonia.wa.gov.a and marked to the attention of the Chief

Executive Officer. Submissions are to be received no later than Friday 10th June 16

RECYCLING SERVICE FOR WESTONIA

Council has recently negotiated with current waste contractor, Avon Waste to

supply cardboard and Co-mingled bulk bins for the Westonia Refuse Site and

Recycling Depot located on Diorite Street, Westonia.

6.0m3 Cardboard Only bin located at both the Refuse site and Recycling Depot will be collected every four weeks. 4.5m3 Co-mingled bin located at both the Refuse site and Recycling Depot will be collected every four weeks, a fortnight from when the cardboard is collected. Items that may be placed in the Co-mingled recycle bin are:

· Cardboard · Aluminium & Steel Cans · Liquid Paperboard Cartons · Glass Bottles & Jars · Newspaper, Magazines & Paper · Plastic Bottles

NOT ALLOWED in the bins include: · Plastic Bags · Lawn Clippings · Food Scraps · Polystyrene · Nappies

Commendation

I would just like to thank the Shire of Westonia for having the time, resources & energy to fix the highway between Carrabin & Southern Cross. As a frequent user of this road I have witnessed many road trains trying to get back on the road after finding one or two wheels just off the bitumen in a great big hole. Your willingness to take this on has made me feel safer to travel this road and will indeed save lives.

Thank you once again for doing a great job!!

Jocelyn Antonio

WHEATBELT BUSINESS NETWORK

The Shire of Westonia at its recent Council meeting resolved to become a member of the Wheatbelt

Business Network (WBN).

It is hoped that being a member will help stimulate growth within the local economy, promote the shop

local message and assist local businesses with economic initiatives.

What they provide:

Local Business After Hours events

Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner? evenings

#ThinkLocalFirst campaigns

Giving your business in the Wheatbelt a voice through Regional CCIWA

Weekly member e-news packed with relevant business information

Fee for service local economic development initiatives

RED FM

The Westonia Shire with assistance from the Westonia Progress

Association has been able to fund a new radio station for Westonia and

the surrounding area. The range is expected to be around 15km’s from the

base station in Westonia.

RED FM is located on 97.9FM and is a modern popular radio station with nightly countdowns, Triple M

footy show on the weekend, the top 4 @ 4, Community Service Announcements, plus much more…...

Other Radio Stations available in Westonia include Triple J 99.5FM and SBS Radio 101.9FM

Log into www.redfm.com.au for more information on the station or enter the many prize draws on offer.

Robyn’s Beauty Salon Robyn will be back in Westonia on

July 2016 - Date TBA

Book early so you don’t miss out!

9046 7077

THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone for supporting my car wash last weekend.

Your generosity and support was amazing!

I leave on the 1st of July for Cambodia and I will share photos with you when I return.

Once again a HUGE, HUGE THANK YOU

Beth Antonio

SHIRE OF WESTONIA

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES 2016/2017

Pursuant to Section 6.33 and 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, regulation 52A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, notice is hereby given to ratepayers of the intention of the Shire of Westonia to impose the following differential and minimum rates for the 2016/2017 rating year: RATE IN THE DOLLAR

The proposed rates-in-the-dollar and minimum payments are based on estimates at the time of giving public notice and may change as part of Council’s 2016/17 budget consideration. The object and reasons for each proposed rate may be inspected at the Shire Office, Wolfram Street, Westonia during normal business hours or by visiting our web site www.westonia.wa.gov.au. All submissions in writing with reference to the proposed differential rates or minimum payments should be forwarded to the Shire of Westonia no later than 12:00pm on Thursday 16th June 2016. Jamie Criddle Chief Executive Officer Shire of Westonia

Category Rate in the Dollar (cents) Minimum $

GRV – General 5.4284 $355.00

GRV - Mining 14.5284 $355.00

WESTONIA GOLF CLUB

INVITES YOU TO OUR

PETER DELLA BOSCA CUP

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Men’s and Ladies Fields

SUNDAY 3rd JULY 2016

18 HOLE STABLEFORD EVENT

SHOTGUN START 12PM

GROSS AND NET TROPHIES

$20 PER PLAYER

INCLUDES FOOD

PLEASE CONTACT

SHAUN CREES PH 0428 447 057

ROHAN DAY PH 0438 447 014

BE FLU SMART

AND

GET YOUR FLU SHOT

NOW!

Free flu vaccines are available now at Westonia Drs

Surgery. People who are eligible for the Free vaccine:

Asthmatics

Pregnant Women

Diabetics

Aged 6mths - 5years

Or 65 years and older

To book an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner please contact Westonia Shire

office on 9046 7063

Westonia Sewing Group - “Christmas Place Mats”

MIM is coming, If you would like to participate in the Christmas Place Mats workshops, please call Westonia CRC to register your interest.

Could you please indicate:

What days are preferable to you.

Times

Would you like it to go over a couple of weekends.

To make 6 placemats it would take a couple of weekends (or whatever you choose).

For us to choose the time and dates it will be a majority rules situation.

Call Westonia CRC on 90467077 to register your interest.

EASTERN WHEATBELT SOUTHERN INLAND HEALTH

INITIATIVE

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Laura Black

Will be in Westonia Every Wednesday

9.00 am - 2.00 pm at Westonia Shire Office

Bookings can be made through

Westonia Shire Administration on 9046 7063

PODIATRIST

The podiatrist will be back in town on the following Thursdays, and

appointments are available.

7th July

Please call the Shire Office on 9046 7063 for more information or to make an appointment.

Doctor Olga Ward’s Dates for 2016

Monday 20th of June 2016

Monday 25th of July 2016

Monday 22nd of August 2016

Monday 3rd of October 2016

Monday 7th of November 2016

Monday 12th of December 2016

Carrabin Roadhouse Overstock Sale

Cowgirl Liqueur Banana or Chocolate (6 bottles) NOW Only $10/carton

Cowboy Liqueur (12 bottles) NOW Only $20/carton

Butterscotch Schnapps (6 bottles) NOW Only $35/carton

REDUCE TO CLEAR - LAST CHANCE!!

The AEC is looking for staff to work in Geraldton for a period of 3-12 weeks to prepare for the election and assist with process to finalize the election.

The Division of Durack covers the localities from KUNUNURRA to BRUCE ROCK and workers are also required in ALL of these areas.

This is an opportunity to see how the democratic process works so please register your interest to work today.

Another great day out!

“Lurl’s Train” will be running to entertain the children.

Nungarin Tidy Towns are running the sausage sizzle. Bacon & egg

burger or sausage in a bun. And yummy soup!!! Keep your eyes open

for other delights eg donuts, waffles & popcorn.

Lucky Stallholder $50 Raffle. Call or fax 90465174 to book a stall.

Lots of stalls in the main street & the hall. Come along and browse for

that certain something.

Bargains for everyone at the Nun-

garin Wheatbelt Markets!!!

The Wheatbelt Markets endorses the

Road Safety Commission message:

Wheatbelt Markets

8am to 12noon Sunday 5th June 2016

Due to popular demand,

Westonia CRC is holding a

First Aid Course (The unit is now called HLTAID003)

On Monday the 18th &

Tuesday the 19th July 2016

@ Westonia CRC

Spaces are limited, so early booking is

essential.

Please contact Westonia CRC on

(08) 9046 7077 or pop in to see us.