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DeCampo: planning laws upheld
In a brief interview with the Weekly Shire President, Wade DeCampo, made comment on the
recent landmark ruling by a magistrate that a penalty of $200,000, plus costs, be paid by Walpole landowner Sunland Pty Ltd for an act of unauthorised
clearing works. The illegal clearing took place within Boronia Ridge in May 2012. Shire officers responded to a complaint from a member of the public and upon arrival found 15
individual lots on Merlot Court, McCallum Way and Karri Streets that had been cleared without
approval. A stop work order was issued and served immediately. Cr DeCampo explained
―Though legal action is not a path we want to have to take, Council are incredibly pleased with the ruling as it sets a just precedent for other illegal clearing cases, not to mention incidents where the local
planning scheme and relevant approvals are not adhered to. ―This decision demonstrates that planning laws can be upheld and penalties can be served to the
full extent of the law‖ he added. Cr DeCampo said ―If the landowner had been more
forthcoming and presented a proposal to the Shire prior to clearing the outcome would have been quite different. ― Cr DeCampo told the Weekly:
―In this day and age people can‘t just take the law into their own
hands. The same applies to the illegal clearing of the Walpole foreshore; in both cases permission should have been sought. Now that‘s a matter for the Department of Environmental regulation and the Police‖ he added.
Cr DeCampo said that any monies that are received by the Shire as a result of the ruling will be fed back into Walpole
infrastructure. ―We have a rule of thumb in the Shire and funds will be reinvested in Walpole. It would be wrong to spend these funds elsewhere in the Shire.‖
Cr DeCampo was unsure which projects would be funded, however he said ―The Walpole main street project is a likely candidate.‖ The landowner has the right of an appeal, in regard to the severity
of the penalty, through the Supreme Court, however no appeal has been lodged to date.
November 4, 2015
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File image: Illegal clearing Boronia Ridge May 2012
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Date Details (more at Walpole.org.au/events)
Nov 4 Business after Hours, 5.30pm-7.30pm @ Walpole Primary School
Nov 8 Southern Forest Bushfire Preparedness Day
Nov 11 Remembrance Day Service commencing
10.55am Walpole Memorial, Pier St.
Nov 9-13 Book Fair Walpole Primary School
Nov 13 Writing WA Author workshops for seniors 12 noon Walpole Public Library
Nov 29 Walpole Recreation Centre Fun Run 8am Registration, 8.30 am start.
Calendar of Events
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REMEMBRANCE
DAY SERVICE
Wednesday 11th November2015 Please assemble by 10.50am
at the Walpole Memorial, Pier Street for Service commencing 10.55am and
minute’s silence at 11am. Morning tea will be available at
St. George’s Anglican Church afterwards. Enquiries: Kevin Pierce, Walpole Sub Branch RSL
9840 8227
Important Deadlines Landcare grants Applications for round two to SWCC by Nov 16.
Oz Day awards Shire of Denmark Australia Day Awards nominations by Nov 27.
Athlete travel Subsidy applications close Nov 20.
Volunteer grants Applications close Dec 9.
Heritage awards 2016 Western Australian heritage awards nominations by Dec 7.
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Walpole Corner Vista and Pier Streets
Holy Communion
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Temperatures & rainfall recorded in North Walpole Sunday October 25 to Saturday October 31, 2015
Temperatures Rainfall
Min Max mm
Sunday 13.3 17.0 2.0
Monday 1.6 18.8 0
Tuesday 13.7 22.1 0.4
Wednesday 14.2 20.9 0.2
Thursday 13.7 25.0 0.4
Friday 14.8 26.5 0
Saturday 15.0 19.9 22.2
25.2 Total rainfall for the week
Walpole forecast for the next five days:
Sources: www.bom.gov.au; www.willyweather.com.au
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Community organisations are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5000 to assist the work of their volunteers. Member for O‘Connor Rick Wilson MP said the funding is being provided under a $20 million Volunteer Grant funding round, announced by the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Christian Porter MP. ―This is a great opportunity for community
organisations to apply for a grant of between $1,000 and $5,000 to help make the work of their volunteers easier, safer and more enjoyable,‖ Mr Wilson said. ―These grants can be used by organisations to help
with costs incurred by their volunteers, and could include the cost of fuel to take seniors to the doctor, first aid training, background security checks or transport for volunteers with disability who cannot drive. ―Community organisations can also purchase much-
needed equipment, such as computers or printers, so they can keep pace with technology. ―In many ways, volunteers are the lifeblood and the backbone of our community and I‘m glad to see that our local organisations can now apply for these grants to help support their valuable work.‖
―This year‘s Volunteer Grants gives priority to organisations working with individuals or communities experiencing disadvantage, including communities affected by natural disasters—so we encourage
organisations in these areas to apply,‖ Mr Porter said. Applications for Volunteer Grants close 2pm AEDT, Wednesday 9 December 2015. For further information go to dss.gov.au/grants.
Volunteer support grants
Andrew Campbell
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Invitation to the public unveiling
of the
Manjimup Butter Factory Heritage Icon
The Shire of Manjimup invites all people with an historic or existing connection to the local dairy industry, and particularly to the Manjimup Butter Factory, to the public unveiling of the Manjimup Butter Factory heritage icon.
12 noon, Sunday 22 November 2015
adjacent to the three palm trees
Ralston Street, Manjimup
(north end of Woolworths carpark)
Please RSVP to the Shire of Manjimup by phoning 9771 7777 or by email to
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VMRWA notice Walpole Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) will cease monitoring 27mhz radio channels. Boats on Walpole waters should carry VHF radios and stay tuned to channel 21 to log on and log off with Walpole VMR, call sign "VMR 619".
Volunteer Marine Rescue Western Australia informed members that ‗Due to various complexities and inconsistencies of providing a reliable 27MHz radio coverage many VMR Groups are winding back on the 27MHz capability and we are encouraging recreational mariners to do the same and install a VHF marine radio
in their vessel/s.‖ ―VMR Groups are placing their resources and the rescue crew‘s safety into the vastly superior VHF communications network as it provides the most
reliable communications safety net possible.‖ ―Our recommendation for all recreational mariners is for you to consider your own safety and that of your passengers as well as the VMR volunteers who operate the rescue vessels and install a VHF marine radio. VHF currently is the most reliable form of marine communications.‖
―Install and use VHF marine radios and whenever you go to a new location please call up the local VMR
volunteers for the latest information. It will probably save your life.‖ .
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Letters
Response to ‗Will Walpole Offer Asylum?‘ WW Oct
28, p.10 Sue Youngman is to be applauded for suggesting that Walpole Community consider offering a Syrian refugee family housing. I approached independently two members of St George‘s Walpole for comment.
Both male and female responses were as follows: The proposal would be good for Walpole but fraught with difficulties for the refugee family.
The shock of cultural isolation experienced in this remote region by a single family along with the limited access to services for people coming out of a war zone is significant. Larger populated centres offering several places for refugees would be preferable. This is my opinion as well. —Geoffrey Newby, Nornalup.
Proposal ‘difficult’
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Dear Claudia Our reflections on Halloween. Such a delight was Saturday night in Walpole. Well before dark they came: monsters, witches, ghosts
and colourful creatures wild - making their way to our doorstep. What a wonderful array of costumes! Congratulations children. You were a sight for sore eyes. We all had such fun and your manners were exemplary. —Jenny and Clive Kendrick
Halloween in Walpole
Action on roadside litter
Op-shop not a
dumping ground
Last week Main Roads cleaned the Boat Harbour park bay and also removed three months accumulated litter from the highway at Bow Bridge. This action was no doubt prompted by media pressure from Albany, Denmark and Walpole.
Although this reaction was positive it is not the way to address the State‘s litter problem, remembering that Western Australia always languishes at the bottom of
the National Litter index. Being one of the most littered states in Australia is not a suitable image to project for international tourism. In their defence Main Roads cite lack of funding for this situation. This is understandable as it is the general public that causes this problem there can be little objection to the introduction of a small litter-levy,
perhaps 1c per item sold by retail outlets, to fund a complex of contractors to follow the model I have implemented. For over ten years it has been proven that one
person, working one day per week, can maintain 100kms of the No.1 highway virtually free of all litter. It is time our politicians took action and considered this policy – namely the introduction of a litter-levy to fund individual contractors.
—Michael Filby
Dear Editor As many people in Walpole would well know the Op Shop has financially supported local groups over many years.
It has been entirely volunteer run with the good will and support of the property owner. Whilst it is appreciated that the community supplies the Op Shop with reusable and resalable items, the dumping of unsuitable goods is not acceptable.
Soiled and worn garments, unhygienic footwear, mattresses, broken electrical goods (parts missing), stained bedding and broken furniture all end up having to be sorted and transported to the tip. This creates additional work for the Op Shop
vollies . Your continued support is very much appreciated but please no more dumping! —Op Shop Committee
8 - October 7, 2015
If you thought of terrible diseases affecting women today would you think of stroke? According to the National Stroke Foundation more women than men are dying of stroke every year, with the latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
data revealing almost two-thirds of stroke victims were female. Working age women are most affected, with stroke the fifth leading cause of death of women aged
45-64 years. In addition, globally, women run a higher risk of stroke and are more likely than men to die as a result of this terrible disease. Rachel Murphy from the National Stroke Foundation explains ―These are the facts:
Stroke kills more women than breast cancer
One in five women will have a stroke
Women have them at any age
If women survive a stroke, the disability stroke
causes can be catastrophic
Many strokes are preventable.‖
‗Despite these sobering facts stroke receives little Government funding.‖ she said. October 29 was World Stroke Day. Through this event the National Stroke Foundation is trying to highlight the need for an integrated health check program to detect women‘s risks of developing heart
disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease or type 2 diabetes at general practitioners (GPs) nationally.
Stroke affecting
working age women
National Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer and WSO board member responsible for the campaign Dr Erin Lalor said one in five women and
one in six men globally will experience a stroke in their lifetime.
―Too many women are needlessly dying every year from stroke – a largely preventable disease. Mothers, sisters and friends‘ lives could be saved by knowledge of their stroke risk, making simple lifestyle changes or treating chronic conditions such as blood pressure,‘‘ Dr Lalor said. ―Other than their longer life expectancy, research shows women have an increased burden of major stroke risk factors including high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, diabetes,
depression and obesity.
―An integrated health check is the best way for women to understand their risk of having a stroke by taking into account all of these risk factors, instead of each one individually. World Stroke Organization President Professor Stephen Davis said ―A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of a person‘s brain is cut off. Without blood, brain cells can be damaged or die.‖ ― This damage can have different effects, depending
on where it happens in the brain.‖ ―It can affect the body and mobility, speech as well
as how a person thinks and feels. Stroke is the number two cause of death and a leading cause of disability globally‖ ‗The World Stroke Organization and National Stroke Foundation are calling on women to be aware of their stroke risk and how best to manage it.‖
November 4, 2015 - 9
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Walpole Police Report:
Back on deck—sort of… By Sgt David Wall
In August I set off on a charity adventure across the Gibb River Road in the Kimberley with about twenty others. Fifteen of us were riding Honda CT110
motorcycles – better known as ‘postie bikes‘. This was my fourth such ride having participated in the annual event since its inception in 2012. The only difference
was this year I didn‘t finish it. Regular readers of the ‗Weekly‘ may remember S/C Jason CALLEJA‘s article describing what happened to me so I won‘t go into detail. Basically, I was involved in a pretty serious crash that saw me airlifted out of the bush by RFDS and flown to Broome where I spent a week in hospital prior to being sent to Perth. After a
period of rehabilitation I was allowed back to work on ‗light duties‘ and restricted hours. Thanks to Jason, Sgt Dave MURPHY from Albany and young Nick McCARTHY from Narrogin who kept the flag flying. This is my fourth week back at work and I‘m
building up to full hours but still on ‗light duties‘ while I continue to heal. Hopefully it won‘t be too long but during that time I expect that we‘ll have a number of other officers coming over to help us out.
Traffic Matters With Christmas around the corner and finances
stretched, do yourself a favour and do the right thing on our roads. Don‘t drink and drive. Obey the speed limit. Buckle up!
Did you know that if you are caught not wearing a seatbelt the fine is $550 and four demerit points (doubled during public holidays and festive periods – that‘s eight points in one go!!) Furthermore, if you
have a number of passengers not wearing seatbelts you can get fined up to $900 and if they‘re 16yrs or older they each get a ticket of $550. Speeding can attract a fine of anywhere between $100 and $1000 and you‘ll be penalised between two and seven points. Speed by too much and you‘ll lose your licence and your car before having to go to court
and explain your actions to a judge. Using a mobile phone will cost $400 and three points.
Remember, these points will be doubled during long weekend and other periods like Christmas and Easter. Do the right thing on our roads and save your money!!
Secure your property This time of year usually sees an increase in reported
crime – particularly stealing offences. I urge everybody top take care of their property and secure it. Vehicles can be easy targets. If you can see any
property left in the car, then a thief can see the same. Take it with you or put it out of sight. It only takes a
few seconds to smash a window. Quick Quiz Do you…?
Keep cash or coin in your car? YES / NO
Leave behind GPS unit or suction cap when you
leave your car? YES / NO
Leave your mobile phone in your car? YES / NO
Leave property in your car visible to persons
outside your vehicle? YES / NO
Leave your vehicle unlocked? YES / NO
Ever leave your keys in your car? YES / NO
If you answered ‗YES‘ to one or more of these questions, you have increased the risk of your vehicle being targeted. if you have information regarding any illegal activity, please call Walpole Police or ring Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
10 - October 7, 2015
November 4, 2015 - 11
Food council news The Southern Forests Food Council Inc. (SFFC) held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 29 October at the Pemberton Sports Club which was attended by over 70 members. ―We commend our members that came out and
supported the Food Council at the AGM this week. It was a tough ask to reach the required numbers but we got there and are very grateful for the support shown,‖ said SFFC Chair Bevan Eatts. The AGM also saw the appointment of the new Committee of Management, with 5 vacancies up for
election and 5 nominations received to fill the positions without the need for a vote. The SFFC are pleased to advise that Bevan Eatts, Alexis Gandy, Kim Edwards and Vic Peos have been
re-appointed to the Committee, with the SFFC welcoming a new Committee member in Jane Duinmeyer. Jayme Hatcher, SFFC General Manager said that ‗The SFFC received question from the members regarding produce trading activities, produce packaging, supply chain management and brand
recognition in the marketplace.‖
The SFFC encouraged members to attend a strategy session which will be held on Wednesday 4
November from 1pm-6pm at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute to provide further discussion and input around SFFC activities and the
future direction members would like the SFFC to take.‖ The SFFC is supported by the Government of Western Australia‘s Department of Regional Development, Royalties for Regions and the Shire of Manjimup. The Southern Forests region includes the towns for Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole.
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November 4, 2015 - 13
Summer Vacancy Casual Cleaner/s
Experience essential; Own transport; ABN preferred;
Reasonable hours. Position may lead to ongoing work Please call 0419 953 780
Mon-Fri 11am to 1pm
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Must be in good condition. Will pay good dollars for the right unit.
Phone Kevin Home 9840 1735
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The Big Hair Shop will be closed
Fridays 7 and 14 November.
Great value $$$ Christmas packs available in store!
Shampoo, conditioner and leave in treatment normally $60
Now $35
Can‘t make it during the week?
We are now open some Saturdays
by appointment. For bookings phone
Ivan on 9840 1777
Worthy of nomination
Local MLA Terry Redman said Warren-Blackwood had a wealth of iconic places, interpretive history and heritage tourism initiatives that were worthy of nomination for the 2016 Western Australian Heritage Awards, now in its 24th year.
Regional WA boasts a rich mix of cultural, built and natural environment heritage, of which there is a concerted effort by many groups and individuals to preserve and showcase to others seeking to learn about our state‘s history,‖ he said.
―As such, the awards recognise eight categories comprising aspects of best practice in adaptive reuse, conservation, interpretation, heritage tourism and promotion.‖ Categories open for nomination include:
• Voluntary individual contribution; • Professional Contribution; • Contribution by a community-based organisation; • Contribution by a public or private organisation; • Heritage practices by a local government; • Interpretation project; • Heritage tourism project;
• Conservation or adaptive reuse of a State Registered place. Mr Redman said nominating an individual,
organisation or project represented an ideal opportunity to highlight outstanding heritage-related work being carried out in Warren-Blackwood. ―The passion and commitment of individuals, groups and volunteers in both the government and private sectors when it comes to conserving and promoting the heritage of our state deserves to be recognised,‖ he said. ―I encourage nominations and will myself be
exploring projects in the Warren-Blackwood electorate that could be entered in next year‘s awards," he added. Nominations close at 4pm on Monday, December 7. A copy of the awards brochure is available at www.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/
Phone: (08)9840 1023
Walpole Hotel/
Motel Op en 7 day s a w ee k
What’s on:
Fridays: Chase the Ace
Happy Hour
Bar Snacks
Restaurant Open Hours
Lunch 12-2pm, Dinner 6-8pm 7days
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Sweet success
When you think about bee keeping and honey extraction, you may think of heavy suits and a lot of hard work. A process that it is always best left to the experts. However a new honey extraction process designed
by father and son duo Stuart and Cedar Anderson is making waves around the world. "Our invention makes the honey extraction process easier on the beekeeper and easier on the bees" they explain.
These two inventors from Byron Bay have gone from leading simple lives to managing a multimillion dollar business. So what is the fuss all about? How does the Flow Hive work? The Flow Hive is a plastic frame with a honeycomb
matrix. The bees build on the frame, fill the cells with honey and cap them off. A lever is then turned outside of the hive, which splits the cells open. The honey drains down through the channel and through a tube into a jar at the bottom. It is that simple. "The traditional method of extracting honey is hot, heavy, sticky, time-consuming work that often involves
being stung by bees and which requires space and specialised equipment. Over the past 10 years, we've
been developing the Flow Hive system which takes nearly all of the work out of extracting honey from beehives" Cedar is a third-generation beekeeper and has also achieved crowd funding success. "We recently launched a crowd funding campaign hoping to raise $70,000 to set up for production. So far, supporters have pledged nearly $9 million." This idea that allows you to enjoy fresh honey
straight out of your beehive without opening it and without stressing the bees seems to be every beekeepers dream. Although the system doesn‘t come cheap, it seems that this method will open up the possibility for more people to have their own bee hive at home and produce their own fresh honey. At this time when bees are in decline, this invention could prove to be a fantastic performer for many years to come.
Flow hive. Source honeyflow.com
November 4, 2015 - 15
Funding for
boating facilities $2 million of State Government funding is available to improve public boating facilities. Applications for Round 21 of the hugely successful Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) are now open, providing incentive for eligible facility
managers state-wide to discuss and seek funding assistance for upgrade projects. Nationals Member for the South West Region Colin
Holt MLC said assistance wasn‘t exclusive to coastal facilities, with many boating opportunities available at inland locations as well. ―Applications can be made for the planning, construction or upgrade of boat launching ramps, jetties, moorings, breakwaters and new channels directly related to a public recreational boating
facility,‖ he said. ―Land-based infrastructure at public boating facilities, such as trailer parking areas, toilets and boating signage are also eligible.‖
Boating facility managers can apply to the Department of Transport for up to 75 per cent of the
cost of a project, with the maximum grant available set at $750,000. Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said
the program has assisted the progress of many large scale projects that would help meet the growing
demand for new recreational boating facilities in regional areas. ―With more than 200,000 recreational skipper‘s ticket holders in WA, the State Government is committed to working with local facility managers to provide safe and adequate infrastructure,‖ Mr Redman said. For information and application guidelines visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/rbfs applications close February 9, 2016.
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16 - October 7, 2015
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17 ft fibreglass runabout with 70 hp motor
$1,200.00. Phone 0419 532 499 .
Patio avery on wheels
Good for cockys, budgies or weiros L 91mm (3ft), W 46mm (1.5ft), H 122mm (4ft)
Good condition $40 98401339 .
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Do you recognise these faces? Photo: Weekly
Kids enjoying Halloween last Saturday . Photo: Rynea Millen
Trick or treaters. Photo: Jenny Skele
November 4, 2015 - 17
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Fire hazard reduction works
Adults joining in the fun. Above Laura Vermeulen.
Right Helen Webster. Photos: Weekly.
18 - October 7, 2015
WALPOLE CONCRETE SUPPLIES
and EARTHMOVING SERVICE
Pre-mix concrete Sand, gravel carting Site works, house & shed pads, driveways Back hoe, bobcat, loader and grader hire Blue metal and metal dust available.
Contact Nigel Fry
Phone 9840 1626 - Mobile 0419 948 072
BRAD PIERCE
Mob: 0428 927 158 Ph/Fx: 08 9848 3191 Email: g.s.concreting
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PO Box 434 Denmark wa 6333
HOUSE Slabs Verandahs Driveways sheds Aggregate CONCRETE Brick paving
Sport Whether it’s for fun or money we want to know what inspires
competitiveness in Walpole. Email [email protected]
Phone: Rusty 0427 000 983 Email: [email protected]
ABN: 56 925 355 168
22T Excavator & D6 LGP Dozer
Athlete travel subsidy The latest round of the Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) is now open. Talented regional athletes aged 13-21 can apply for this Royalties for Regions funded subsidy to offset their out-of-pocket travel and accommodation costs.
The Athlete Travel Subsidy is an initiative supporting athletes who have progressed into the high performance pathway of their chosen sport and are pursuing regional, state and national representation. The subsidy covers out of pocket costs associated
with attending training camps and competitions at a regional, state, national and international level. Subsidies for regional athletes are provided through the State Government‘s Royalties for Regions Program. Applications close 20 November 2015, for more
information and application guidelines, visit: www.dsr.wa.gov.au
Greg & Pauline Hodgson Trophy
Sunday 01/11/15 Par
Winner: W Dumbrell +4 R/Up: M Hull +2 ( Countback from K Anderson)
NTP No 2: P Webley 7: M Lumb 13: K Anderson 17: M Hull Long Putt 18: T Ireland Birdies: C Burton No17
K Anderson No13 M Hull No17 W Dumbrell No12 G Doust No5 Next Week: Sunday 12.30 Tee Off President‘s Trophy Mixed Ambrose Draw
Closing Day Casserole Tea and Trophy Presentations —Norm Hawkins
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