March 2021 Edition - Shire of Sandstone

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March 2021 Edition

The Shire of Sandstone Hack St, Sandstone WA 6639

Ph: 08 9963 5802 Fax 08 9963 5852

Parrots at the Caravan Park

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PG 2 Contents

PG 3 From the Desk of the CEO

PG 4 EHO details, Council Meeting Dates for 2021

PG 5 BUSH FIRE ACT Prohibited burning period Appointments at the Nursing Post

PG 6 Position vacant at Shire—Visitor Centre Officer

PG 7 Position vacant at Shire—Plant Operator

PG 8 Surplus equipment for sale by Shire

PG 9 Air conditioning serviceman coming to town

PG 10-13 Australia Day celebrations

PG 14-15 Wildlife rescue—Bluebush Wildlife

PG 16 Mosquito fogging

PG 17 Message from The Nationals

PG 18 Bus travelling to Mt Magnet

PG 19 Bush Fire Brigade training

PG 20 Old Police House for sale

PG 21 Recipe

PG 22-27 Business Directory & Community Notice Board

PG 28-36 Health Notices

PG 37 Events Calendar

Note. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Shire of Sandstone

Thanks to Joanne Brown for our front page pic.

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Shire News Shire of Sandstone

Hack Street SANDSTONE WA 6639 Phone: 08 9963 5802 Fax: 08 9663 5852

Email: [email protected]

FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO

As I sit and write my first report for the telegraph, my thoughts go back to when I knew I was making a big change, along with my wife Kristine, to our lives’ in moving to Sandstone. The common theme amongst people when told that I was moving to Sandstone, were “Beautiful Town”,” love that area of WA”, and ”we visit there often”. All positive comments and I look forward to a productive and rewarding five years with council. The February meeting dealt with the following items.

Budget amendment to facilitate the purchase of a new fuel trailer Finalise the sale of lots in Payne and Green Streets Carbon Farming Budget Amendment to accommodate the LRCIP Grants received by Council Comments on the Petroleum Pipeline Licence

Full details of these matters can be found on councils’ website in the Minutes. Over the next few months, I hope to meet all the people in town, as well as familiarising myself with our road network, which will include knocking on a few station doors to introduce myself. Along with myself, other staff changes include the employment of William Marwick - Grader Operator, Stephen Hampel - Plant Operator, Sancia Herold - Cleaner.and Sandy Jubb Caravan Park Caretaker. Our condolences to the Family of Vicki Thompson on her recent passing.

CHARLIE BROWN

Chief Executive Officer

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Shire News Shire of Sandstone

Hack Street SANDSTONE WA 6639 Phone: 08 9963 5802 Fax: 08 9663 5852


The Environmental Health Officer for the Shire of Sandstone is Dave Hadden. Dave’s contact details are:- Principal EHO/Building Surveyor Shires of Leonora, Laverton, Menzies & Sandstone. Phone- 9037 6044 Mobile- 0428 376 044 Email- [email protected] ***********************************************************************************************

COUNCIL MEETING DATES 2021

February - 25/2/2021 March - 25/3/2021 April - 22/4/2021 May - 27/5/2021 June - 24/6/2021 July - 22/7/2021 August - 26/8/2021 September - 23/9/2021

October - 28/10/2021 November - 25/11/2021 December - 16/12/2021

Meetings commence at 12.30pm at the Council Chambers at the rear of the Administration Centre, and are open to the public

mailto:[email protected]

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BUSH FIRE ACT

PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD

DECEMBER 11th

TO MARCH 19th

(INCLUSIVE)

All burning, including garden refuse is prohibited during this period.

Firebreaks to be maintained clear of flammable material until March 31st, 2021

Please stay safe and report fires to 000

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SANDSTONE NURSING POST

Before attending the nursing post on Doctor days, can all

patients please contact Lana to make an appointment.

Lana can be contacted at home on 9963 5831

or at the nursing post on Thursdays on 9963 5808

Thank You

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Air conditioner service

On 3rd March, Direct Heating & Cooling are coming to Sandstone to service the shire Air Conditioners.

If you would like to get your air conditioners serviced while they are

in town, you can make a booking by contacting them on 0420 103 414

or email [email protected]

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Rubbish Collection

Just a reminder, can everyone please make sure you tie up your bin liner bag when you put your bin out for collection.

Thanks.

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COMMUNITY BUS TAKING PASSENGERS TO MT MAGNET

The Sandstone Community Bus will be travelling to Mt Magnet regularly for Shire business. If anyone needs to travel to Mt Magnet, we usually have available seats. The bus will leave from the Sandstone Shire Administration office at 10am and will leave Mt. Magnet at 1.30pm for the return trip home. Please book your seat by contacting either Rhonda or Margaret at the Shire office ph. 9963 5802

The Community Bus is a free service provided by the Shire

The bus trips for March will be

Wednesday 10th & 24th

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Regular Fire Brigade meetings/training will be held at

the fire station on Saturday mornings

Please contact either the Captain or Fire Chief to confirm dates if you wish to attend.

Captain - Paul Dixon 0407 087 788

or

Fire Chief - Vic Taylor 0407 845 379

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FOR SALE THE OLD POLICE HOUSE

LOT 10/18 OROYA STREET SANDSTONE

$55,000

PLEASE CONTACT THE SELLING AGENT DIRECTLY ALBY SVENSON Ph 0437 576 567 OR 9965 2000 Professionals Geraldton 34 Chapman Road, Geraldton, WA, 6530 PO Box 836, Geraldton, WA, 6530 email: professionalsgeraldton.com.au

http://professionalsgeraldton.com.au/

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zUCCHINI SLICE

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves 2 carrots trimmed, coarsely grated 150g chopped kale 8 eggs 85g ricotta cheese reduced fat 3 zucchini, finely grated excess moisture squeezed out 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 180/160C fan-forced. Lightly spray a 20 x 30cm baking pan with oil and line the base with baking paper, allowing the 2 long sides to overhang. Step 2 Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and carrot and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until garlic is aromatic. Add the kale and cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until wilted. Season and set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Step 3 Whisk the eggs and ricotta together in a large bowl. Add the cooked vegetables, zucchini, pars-ley. Season. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and puffed and firm to the touch. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool, before cutting into 6 slices.

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Now located at

296A Place Road, Wonthella,

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Pastoralists and D.E.C. in the Sandstone and

surrounding Shire’s have an ongoing wild dog bait programme. Please be advised

BAITS WILL BE ON THE GROUND ALL YEAR

ROUND

Dogs are NOT PERMITTED on a pastoral lease unless permission has been given

To avoid being

penalised all dogs and cats must be kept in your yards or on leads at all times. Please clean up after

your dog!!!!!

All dogs must be registered. If your dog is not registered, or if you

are unsure when the registration expires,

please contact the Shire office.

When was the last time you visited your local library?

We don’t just have books, there are DVDs and Audio books as well, so next time you are passing the shire admin building, pop in and have a look.

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JPB Contracting

Paul (Scruffy) Bennett

Ph: 0427 841 888

Please note this is NOT a service provided at the Shire of Sandstone so please call for an appointment .

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Mount Magnet Post & Lotteries

Gifts, cards, stationery, art supplies.

Passport photos and much more Drop in and browse

Check out the website www.mtmagnetpost.com

SANDSTONE LIBRARY

OPEN 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri

• Interlibrary Loans • Audio Books • Internet access • DVDs • Fiction and non Fiction books

Dog registrations are due by the end of October

each year. Please check your dog’s registration or contact the Shire office to check if your dog’s registration needs

renewal

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YOU MUST CONTACT THE SHIRE OF SANDSTONE PRIOR TO

DISPOSAL OF ANY ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Phone 9963 5802 Mondays - Fridays

8:30 - 4:00pm

LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN FOR

NON-COMPLIANCE

We are always after articles for the Bush Telegraph so if you have a story, a photo

or maybe a birthday, or perhaps there is something

you would like to see in your newsletter please

contact Rhonda at the Shire office on email -

[email protected]

ROTARY CLUB We are the very first Rotary Club

that is based purely online in WA. This enables people living in remote/regional areas the op-tion to still provide a service to their local community by joining Rotary E club of E.WA. It’s a

new and vital Rotary Experience.

We meet via online webinars

and the use of Facebook, both open to the public and private

sessions.

Name: E-WA Rotary Address: www.ewarotary.org.au www.facebook.com/ewarotary Ph 0408 802 490 Community Group Name : E-WA Rotary—Kerry O’Shea [email protected] We’d love to hear from you :)

Westcoast Seafood


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Looking for Gold? Want to Prospect near Sandstone?

Please contact the Mt Magnet Office of the Department of

Mines and Petroleum, Cnr Hepburn and Richardson

Streets, Mount Magnet

Telephone (08) 9963 4509

Heritage Museum &

Visitor Centre

CLOSED UNTIL EASTER 2021

Ordinary Meeting

of Council

The next meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 25th March 2021 at 12.30 pm at Shire admin centre.

The Agenda is viewable at the

Sandstone Public Library and on-line at www.sandstone.wa.gov.au, once

prepared.

Alice Atkinson Caravan Park 08 9963 5859

Main Roads - Road Conditions 13 81 38

(24 Hr Customer Contact Centre )

Mt Magnet Police 08 9963 3222

National Hotel 08 9963 5801

Outback Accommodation 08 9963 5869

Sandstone Museum &

Visitor Information Centre 08 9963 5061

Sandstone Nursing Post 08 9963 5808

Shire of Sandstone Office

and Post Office 08 9963 5802

Justice of the Peace 0412 652 835

Useful Sandstone Phone Numbers

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Sandstone Nursing post Irvine St Sandstone

Nurse - Lana Lefroy 9963 5808 or 9963 5831

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Sandstone Physiotherapy clinics 2021 Initially we will have Sean, and then James

The Physio will be here on the following dates,

subject to bookings being made.

To book an appointment, please phone Geraldton Physiotherapy Reception 08 9956 2204

not the Shire office

• Monday 8th of February

• Monday 8th of March

• Monday 12th of April

• Monday 10th of May

• Monday 14th of June

• Monday 12th of July

• Monday 9th of August

• Monday 13th of September

• Monday 11th of October

• Monday 8th of November

tbc Monday 13th of December

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MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE IN

WILUNA

The following medical services are available from visiting specialists through the Wiluna Medical Centre. These services are free of charge and are available to Sandstone residents and the travelling public.

To make an appointment for visiting specialists, contact Wiluna Medical Centre 9981 8600

Dental (Monthly) Gynaecologist

Audiologist Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Cardiologist Respiratory

Health and Well being services

Child Health Services, Paediatrician

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TELEPHONE HELP LINES

Mental Health Emergency Response Line

(formerly Psychiatric Emergency Team)

Perth WA 6000 Tel: 08 9224 8888

RuralLink

Tel: 1800 552 002

http://www.health.wa.gov.au/services/detail.cfm?Unit_ID=172

http://www.health.wa.gov.au/services/detail.cfm?Unit_ID=2632

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

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Labour Day Public Holiday

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Dr’s clinic 5 6

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Bus to Mt Magnet

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Nurse clinic 12

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Bowling 6pm

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Dr’s Clinic

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Shire RDO 20

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Bus to Mt Magnet

Council

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Bowling 6pm

Nurse

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If you would like your event to appear on the Community Planner please contact the Shire of Sandstone Phone: 9963 5802 Fax: 9963 5852 Email: [email protected]

MARCH 2021

Internet is available at Sandstone Library in the Shire building

Monday—Friday 8.30am—4.30pm

Please note :

We don’t have public WIFI but you can use our computers to access the internet

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March 2021 Edition - Shire of Sandstone