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EDITORIAL

This magazine is proudly printed on environmentally friendly paper

Some time ago I wrote about “the OTHER” in Noam Chomsky’s book “Occupy”. About the wall street financial crash in 2008. This is where too many citizens fall beyond the arena of economic competence and out of the economic model called capitalism. It may not be us today, but if the trends are to be believed, it may be some of us tomorrow. We in Serpentine Jarrahdale are not immune from this vision of the future.

Recently I read the 2018/19 WACOSS Pre-Budget Submission that looks at the emerging yet avoidable circumstances that describe our society. It is easy to look at our society and see insurmountable problems; unemployment, homelessness and debt. What could termed as the emergence of the precariat. Google this word for more information.

A general summary of the WACOSS report goes on to say; “There is no question that we face significant, often daunting challenges. How we face those challenges together and the way we rise to meet them together really matters. The compassion and good-will and the value placed on the lives of each and every member of our community, the willingness to listen and to get behind those who face life’s barriers – these are the things that inspire and humble us. We recognise and acknowledge this commitment is shared in local community services across our state, that they drive people to dedicate their lives to public service, and that they inspire the tremendous efforts of families and carers who will do anything for those they love.”

“So, while our efforts to advocate for the vulnerable and marginalised may lead us to focus on the problems, barriers and systems that frustrate us, let us not lose sight of the combined passion and dedicated effort to make the world a better place that lies at the heart of our community. Let us strive together and not agree to leave people behind.”

“It is proposed, that an approach to government that puts people at the centre of decision-making and empowers local communities to drive systemic transformations that target their biggest needs and highest aspirations.”

“We suggest strategic directions for whole-of-government reform that brings together our best and brightest to spearhead change. For a system that better supports children, young people and families; a more ambitious approach to inclusive social housing and security of tenure; an approach to justice that is just; a sustainable community services sector that grows the capacity of all citizens and offers concessions and supports that builds financial resilience during tight times.”“More than simply a budget submission, at ‘The Heart of Our Community’ is a blueprint for social and economic change to help achieve the inclusive, just and equitable society we all desire.”

“We recognise the tight fiscal situation that the State Government finds itself in, and we caution against the hard-line austerity and balancing the budget that will only cause systemic costs to grow, undermine our economy and disadvantage further those already vulnerable. Smarter, more responsive, better integrated services, and a timed-transition to early intervention and prevention can deliver long-term savings, better outcomes and strengthen our shared future.”

“The recent State election provides a clear mandate for progressive change, rebalancing our economy to reduce growing inequality and build a vibrant and diverse future we can all share and pass on to our children. Where fairness, opportunity and compassion are at the heart of our community, not narrow profits and unsubstantiated growth promotions.” This in itself is unsustainable.Let’s investigate the economic environment we live in, if only to be more aware and informed.

Please consider.

Tom Hoyer - Editor

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Fair Go!

The 2018 LiveLighter SJ Community Fair, which is now in its sixth year, will be back in Mundijong on 11th August.

This year’s show will be bigger and better than before with a new range of street entertainment on show during the day. New entertainers will include Sheep Dog demo and the Scottish Pipe Band will return for the day. All the old favourites will be back inlcuding the showbags, show rides, childrens petting zoo, markets stalls and lots of food vans. Something will be on hand for everyone during the day.

The Art and Photography Exhibition, which is sponsored by the Byford & Districts Community Bank Branch, will be on again with some fantastic entries completed.

The naming right sponsors for the Fair are LiveLighter and Healthway who, without their assistance, an event of this size would not be possible.

This is the biggest event on the yearly calendar in the Serpentine Jarrahdale area and is one not to be missed.

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11 AugustLiveLighter SJ Community Fair

11 AugustRegenerative farming workshop

3 AugustRhyme Time

For full details about all of our events, please

see our website.

13 AugustSeniors Morning Tea

I would firstly like to acknowledge the passing of Mr Ron Webb. A longstanding member of the community, Mr Webb’s family was historically involved with dairy farming in Mundijong. On behalf of Council and the Shire, I wish to send his family and friends our sincerest condolences.

The Arts Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee has now had its second meeting. Items discussed on the agenda included Public Art Strategy Procurement.

SJ is now policed as part of the Armadale area, which also includes Gosnells, and Canningvale. I encourage you all to attend events such as the ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ evenings hosted by Mundijong Police at the Serpentine Jarrahdale CRC.

Shire President’s message

AUGUST 2018

Current roadworks

Abernethy Road, ByfordGossage Road, CardupKingsbury Drive, JarrahdaleGossage Road, Oldbury

Essential maintenance work on the Richardson Street Bridge in Serpentine has wrapped up nearly a month ahead of schedule, with the road now reopened to the public.

The bridge, which spans the Serpentine River, has been closed since February 19 to allow for works to improve its structural safety. Road closures have also been in place along Richardson Street between Summerfield Road and Karnup Road.

Earmarked for completion by the end of July, works have progressed quicker than expected, allowing the bridge to be reopened this week.

Funding for the $850,000 project was provided by the Federal Government and by Main Roads WA who also oversaw construction.

Richardson Street Bridge, Serpentine

Our Rangers are out and aboutWhile our Rangers perform a diverse range of duties, one of their core objectives is to administer the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2014.

Although Rangers administer all aspects of the Local Law, they have identified 3 areas that have a significant impact on residents, pedestrians, young children and people with disabilities.

The majority of the complaints and requests we receive from our community relate to:

• School parking• Obstructed footpaths• Illegal parking in accessible

parking bays

In the coming months Rangers will be targeting these issues. Your cooperation is appreciated.

SJ joins GAPP

We have joined the GAPP Sports Facility Project Launch. Delivered in partnership with ten other outer-metropolitan Councils, the program seeks to advocate for Federal Government funding for a selection of projects put forward by participating members. This will result in collaborative results for the wider community.

GAPP councils are advocating for the development of a $1 billion special purpose Federal funding allocation that will enable the WA State and Local governments to collaborate and build major outer metropolitan sporting facilities.

Lifestyle Program launch successWe launched our new Seniors Lifestlye Program at our Seniors Expo on 25 July. The program centers around four main themes.

1. Be Active Seniors.

2. Be Informed Seniors

3. Be Entertained Seniors

4. Be Out-going Seniors.

It’s important is for you to tell us what activities you would like to see form part of the program. Sign up for our on-line monthly e-newsletter SJ Matters and have a look at our website, and at Mundijong Public Library. You can also give the Shire’s Community Development team a call on 9526 1111.

Roads closedSaturday 11 August

Paterson and Cockram Streets in Mundijong

Closed for the Community Fair

Mundijong Public LibraryRhyme Time Dates

Come and share rhymes and stories with your

children.

All welcome, recommended for children aged 3-5.

6 August 13 August 20 August 27 August

3 September 10 September

17 September Bill Hicks Reserve, Byford

No need to book - see you there!

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THE TREASURER'S GONE BATTYMEMBERSHIP OFFER

It's been quite a few years since the SJ CRC has reviewed it's membership fees and member benefits.

The Board members would like to widen the Centre membership base which will entail a review of the whole process. It is a province of the Annual General Meeting to do this.

With the Annual General Meeting not in the calendar until October 2018 and the SJ CRC membership running from 1st July, benefits for the loyal CRC members will be on hold until October which means three months wait before any changes to fees will be in place.

"So" the Treasurer said off his own bat, "why not give our loyal and new members free membership until after the AGM so everyone can benefit straight away." This way our members can decide at the AGM.

The newly elect young CRC Chairman, Jon, looked up from his computer and said "What's going on here? The Treasurer is always lecturing us on cutting costs and he is giving away free membership for three months. I

think the old fella has gone batty."

So why not take up the Treasurer's Gone Batty offer and get all the CRC benefits for three months by just signing to continue or become a 2018/19 member.

Please contact the SJ CRC by email serpentinejarrahdale@crc.net.au or phone 9525 5917 to get a copy of the Treasurer's Gone Batty Membership Form.

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Andrew HASTIEYOUR Federal Member for Canning

The Coalition Government has delivered on our promise to fix the GST

The Government’s plan will benefit WA in three ways:

• First, the plan provides structural reform to GST distribution. It will protect WA from future economic shocks, like the end of the mining construction boom, that could dramatically impact WA’s share.

• Second, we will increase WA’s GST allocation to 70c from next year, and then set a national 70c floor from 2022-23. The floor will increase to 75c from 2024-25.

• Third, the transition fund will allocate an additional $4.7 billion to WA over the next 8 years.

The plan will ensure that WA receives its fair share into the future.

Thousands of people across Canning have signed my petitions to fix the GST system.

Thank you for your support. The Government’s plan is a great victory for WA.

Authorised by Andrew Hastie MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 2/61 Sutton St, Mandurah, WA.

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State Member for East Metro Region

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ValeRosemary (ROSE) Janice Martin nee Ninyette

11th March 1955 to 1st July 2018

Rose Martin was an inspiration to generations of netball players in and around Mundijong, Byford and Armadale

A no nonsense, fierce competitor and mentor to many young girls and teenagers, she told it as she saw it.

In later years, she took to umpiring and to balance this playing, coaching and umpiring approach, she was fair,

compassionate and knew how to laugh, often.

With Dave as her rock and sons Junior, Peter and Russell and families as support, Rose had a large extended family

and friends who loved her. This was demonstrated by a

huge crowd of mourners at the Byford Recreation Centre, who celebrated her life and listened to the many stories of family, karaoke and coffee at Jamaica Blue coffee shop in Armadale.

Rose will be missed. R.I.P.

August is Rotary’sMembership & Extension Month

Membership and New Club Development Month, a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new members and to enhance Rotary’s service and participation in the local community and in other places.• Update your classifications list and circulate amongst

members and accordingly fill up the Vacancies. Rotary classifications focus on the member’s job and ensure that a Club does not have too many on one vocation.

• Educate members about membership procedure. Like all Clubs and associations, they operate best when all the members know what to do and why. This discipline leads to success.

• Induct New Members. Rotary Clubs need active members to be the best that they can be and to inspire others to do better.

• Organise Seminars on a Club level & organise public meetings inviting non rotary friends and Rotary Alumni to emphasise the advantages of joining Rotary.

The Rotary Club of Byford & Districts meets each Monday (not compulsory) at 7pm at the Byford Tavern. Call club President Chris on 0432 870 156 for more information.

Blanket Drop Off Points

The Uniting Church in Byford has put out the call for blankets for those in need. In the midst of this cold and wet winter the supply of blankets is now critically low.

Donations can be left in the boxes at:

• The Byford & Districts Community Bank, 837 South West Hwy, Byford

• Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre, 2 Paterson Street, Mundijong

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Let’s face it, most of us only think about insurance after something goes wrong.

With storms, floods and cyclone season fast approaching, it’s timely to think about the protection of your home, contents or investment property.

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The Byford & Districts Community Bank® Branch is proud to be a member of the Bendigo Bank family and enjoys celebrating the milestones achieved by all our members.

Celebrating the milestones

It was in July 160 years ago, around 100 residents in Bendigo attended a public meeting at the Abbots Hotel to consider establishing a building society. From this first meeting of shareholders 160 years ago, the Bendigo Bank have now cemented the business as the fifth biggest bank in Australia, a top 60 ASX listed company, 1.6 million customers, more than 100,000 shareholders, over 7,000 staff and is ranked number 3 in the most trusted brands in Australia. The Bank also recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first Community Bank opening in the Victorian communities, Rupanyup and Minyip.

On the local front the Byford & Districts Community Bank® have finished the financial year with our commitment to the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community topping $1.4 million since opening 13 years ago. So, we would like to say thank you to all our customers for supporting their local Community Bank and in turn supporting their local community. If you would like to make a difference, visit us for a financial health check and see the change your banking can make today.

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Two years ago a little group of mosaic enthusiasts and new learners to the craft decided to embark on the project of providing a mosaic mural as a splashback in the newly

installed kitchen at the Mundijong Heritage Uniting Church. A design incorporating 2 major panels and 2 smaller ones was designed and the keen mosiacers were away!

Being mostly novices, our small group imagined we would have it done in time for Christmas (that was in 2016) – little did we know what a job we had embarked upon!

However- lots of chat, lots of cups of tea and biscuits and laughs in between – the mosaic is complete and installed. Firm friendships have formed in the time spent together, sharing our stories over tiles, cutters, glue and grout. Children have played while mothers grouted, husbands have tended the community garden while wives cut tiles. Many have people have been involved through-out the journey, some for a part, some for all.

It has been an amazing experience for us all and we invite the community to come and see the result! The church is often open, Saturday mornings you will often find a community gardener or two, and on the first Sunday of the month there is a church service. Whenever you see us there, you will be welcome to come in and take a look at our work.

A work of art is completed!

The mosaic group celebrated the completion of this major work with a wind up lunch at the Jarrahdale café on June 25th, and will take a short recess during Term 3. We will recommence in Term 4, working on mosaicked table tops for the Community Garden. Dates will be advertised on our street front signboard, the SJ Crier and our Facebook page.

We encourage anyone interested, new to town or just wanting to have a look at what we are doing – to come in and join us in the very social and fun group.

No Artistic Skills Necessary!!!

Article by Marilyn Marsden

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The 2018 Landcare SJ National Tree Day celebration took place at a drainage basin on Arnold Road in Serpentine

on 29th July 2018. With the help of many volunteers 1500 native seedlings were planted with 500 seedlings provided with protective green plastic guards. The many volunteers, including Commonwealth Games boxing medallists Anja Stridman and Caitlin Parker, made light work of the planting. It was great to see so many members of the community coming together and helping to maintain the local environment. There was even a children’s work shop held by Waste is my Resource featuring Waste Education Consultant Robyn Brown.

Landcare SJ has been hosting these events for 5 years with the help of many sponsors. This year’s event was supported by Byford & Districts Community Bank®, Planet Ark, Toyota, The Byford Progress Association and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

After all the hard work Landcare SJ’s Francis Smit cooked up a delicious sausage sizzle to thank everyone for a job well done.

National Tree Day – Serpentine Drainage Basin

Above Right: Landcare SJ's Francis Smit manning the BBQSmall Inset: Merri HarrisRight: Bendigo Bank staff on digging duties

Inaugural Seniors Expo promotes benefits of healthy, engaged lifestyles

Social inclusion, engagement and communication were among the key themes of a special Seniors Expo hosted by Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale at the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre last week.

Attended by nearly 200 residents, the expo was used to launch the Shire’s new Seniors Lifestyle Program, which provides health, lifestyle and entertainment activities for local seniors.

Exhibits and presentations were staged by various service providers and community groups, including Memory Nurture, Advocare, Dementia Australia, Rise Network, SJ Lions Club, Jarrahdale Heritage Society and Australian Hearing.

Morning tea and lunch was provided by 20 students from Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar School’s hospitality program, with members of local church groups serving refreshments. Attendees were also shown a ‘Strong on Your Feet’ demonstration by the Seniors Recreation Council Peel and had the opportunity to participate in a modified Zumba dance program.

Shire President Cr Michelle Rich said the event doubled as

Inaugural Seniors Expo promotes benefits of healthy, engaged lifestyles

a platform to launch the Shire’s Seniors Lifestyle Program, designed in consultation with local seniors.

“Being part of an inclusive and socially vibrant community is important for everyone, but particularly so for seniors,” Cr Rich said.

“Through programs like the Seniors Expo and Seniors Lifestyle Program we’re aiming to provide residents with a range of local active living programs so they aren’t forced to travel outside the Shire to socialise and participate in community programs.

“This is the first time we’ve hosted a Seniors Expo and I’m pleased to say it was a resounding success. We hope those who attended got something out of the day and look forward to

growing the expo in the future.”

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Seniors Lifestyle Program is supported by the Department of Communities and includes a range of activities and programs designed to help seniors become more active, informed, entertained and outgoing.

For more information about the program or to learn of upcoming activities, visit http://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/what-we-do/community-and-recreation/facilities-and-programs/seniors-lifestyle-program/

Above: SJ Seniors Expo (L-R): Eileen Allison, Eileen Phillips, Marie Wroe, Edward Wroe, Brian Phillips, Clive Allison

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FUNdamentals Occupational Therapy has recently begun operation in Byford. As a child and family centred clinic FUNdamentals OT specialises in supporting children’s development. Elaine Vandenbos, the main therapist, is a passionate occupational therapist with a background in primary school teaching. Her greatest joy as an occupational therapist is to see the delight on a child’s face as they master a new skill.

Elaine works with children to support them in a variety of needs ranging from sensory processing and attention/concentration challenges to difficulties in movement and handwriting. Families with NDIS funding can access therapy support through FUNdamentals Occupational Therapy. At FUNdamentals Occupational Therapy, the work with children is geared around their active engagement in every activity. From swinging on swings to conquering ‘parkcours’ and Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, children grow in confidence while having fun.

FUNdamentals Occupational Therapy believes that the most effective occupational therapy is not that which is done in the clinic but is in the on-going work which

New Therapy Service Supports Child Development in Byford Region

parents do at home with their children. For that reason, parent involvement in all activities is encouraged.FUNdamentals Occupational Therapy hopes to become an integral part of the Serpentine-Jarrahdale and surrounding community as it supports children and their families develop the fundamental skills necessary for successful participation in all aspects of life.

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Federal Member for Canning, Mr Andrew Hastie MP has welcomed the introduction of the Coalition’s latest move to support Aussie farmers.

“Effective this week, Australians will finally have very clear Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) information to help them make decisions about what foods they buy” Hastie said.

“It will now be much easier to buy Aussie produce.”

Most Australian foods will need to include a bar chart and statement indicating the minimum percentage of Australian content.

These foods will also carry the ‘Australian made’ kangaroo logo if it has been made, produced or grown in Australia.

“The new labels are all about improving transparency for shoppers so they have greater choice. We’re making it easier for people to support Australian producers.” Hastie said.

Previous regulations lacked clarity and information about food and ingredient country of origin. Many consumers are interested in not just where something was made or packed, but also how much of the food was grown in Australia.

All food labels will need to continue to include a statement about where the food has been made, grown or produced.

The new system is a consequence of legislation introduced by government, which came into force on July 1.

Clear Labelling to Support Aussie

Farmers

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has moved to improve traffic flow along Abernethy Road in Byford by scheduling

works to repair several large potholes.

The potholes, near the entrances to Coles and Woolworths supermarkets at the Byford Village Shopping Centre, are the result of recent heavy rainfall. The Shire today confirmed repairs had been prioritised to allow unimpeded access to the shopping centre and to minimise traffic disruption.

Temporary patching work has been completed on smaller potholes near Woolworths, with the Shire engaging a maintenance contractor to undertake more complex repairs near Coles next week.

Shire President Councillor Michelle Rich said the Shire aimed to respond quickly to any issue affecting the condition of local roads.

“We’ve prioritised these repairs because the current state of the road is impeding traffic flow and that’s causing disruption as drivers enter and exit the shopping centre,” Cr Rich said.

Pothole repairs to improve access to Byford Village Shopping Centre

“Some repairs have already been made, however, more permanent work will be undertaken by a specialist contractor next week.

“Unfortunately heavy rainfall does occasionally cause potholes and we just need to be on the front foot when it comes to identifying and fixing those which disrupt traffic.“This particular stretch of road is already undergoing a significant upgrade, however, this issue required immediate attention and we were not prepared to delay repairs.”

Cr Rich said Shire maintenance crews kept a constant lookout for potholes, but that public assistance was vital. “We want to make repairs as soon as possible which is why it’s important that the public alerts us if and when any open up,” she said.

“If a pothole is particularly dangerous, we obviously want to make it a priority.”

Potholes can be reported to the Shire on 9526 1111 or via email at info@sjshire.wa.gov.au

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jarrahdale

& sj lions country fair

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Sunday 30th September 2018from 10am

Proudly sponsored by

Event Contact: Sandra Hansen 9525 7575

Parking available at the Jarrahdale RV Centre, Millars Road, Jarrahdale -shuttle bus available to and from the event

Free

Entry

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SJ

Business Business SJ Member Spotlight

Email - jess@westcoastseafood.com.auFacebook - westcoastseafoodmandurah.rockingham

“West Coast Seafood Mandurah will be bringing quality seafood

direct to your door ”Next visiting the Serpentine Jarrahdale area on

Wednesday 15th August 2018

Ordering is that easy!

Call or text your order or queries Jess – 0417 606 929

West Coast Seafood is trading from Speedy Spanners, South West Highway, Serpentine

on the second & fourth Sunday of each month. Next in Serpentine on 12th and 26th August between 8am and 1pm

Elevate your business with professional graphic design.

Jennifer Dinsdale is the founder and designer behind Clarke Street Creative, a boutique graphic design business specialising in custom graphic design for small-to-medium businesses.

When she’s not hard at work putting the finishing touches on her clients’ designs, Jennifer can be found carting her three primary school-aged children back and forth between school, home and sports activities, responding to client emails, preparing dinner, walking her two dogs and helping the kids with their homework.

It’s all in a days’ work for this business owner, who began working as a freelance graphic designer more than a decade ago before establishing Clarke Street Creative earlier this year.

Supporting businesses to shape their business narrative and ultimately foster a sense of trust with customers is just one of the ways Jennifer creates value for her clients.

“Budgets are often naturally tight when a business is in its early stages, especially when you’re running your own show or faced with competing priorities” Jennifer said.

Clarke Street Creative“Unfortunately, skimping on quality design at this stage can become a costly fix later on – investing in a distinct, consistent visual presence that has been custom designed for your business will really help you stand out and drive growth in the long term”.

Clarke Street Creative has worked with clients ranging from small to medium businesses, solo entrepreneurs, not-for-profit organisations and local government.

Services:Business marketing and branding materials: Flyers, brochures, posters, print advertisementsDigital design: Website images, web banners, social media graphics, email marketing images, infographicsPrint design: Annual reports, magazine layouts, school year books, company profiles, branding guidelines

If you’re looking for an experienced designer who can deliver quality design to help your business stand out in a crowded marketplace, get in touch with Jennifer today:

jennifer@clarkestreet.com.aufacebook.com/clarkestreetclarkestreetcreative.com.au

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Creativity at Eton Farm

3-4Year Olds

Wed & Fri Mornings

0-2Year Olds

Weekly sessions focus on Music & Movement, Art and

Nature Play. A place where children make friends, work

together, share, develop fine and gross motor skills &

language - all whilst having lots of fun and being happy!

Eton Farm Education is surrounded by large

paddocks with horses, cows, space to run,

climb and just ‘be kids’.

Thursday Mornings

Mitchell Merritt, local Byford boy and Byford Secondary College Year 12 student has recently been selected to play

for the U19 Australian Floorball Team.

Mitchell will compete at the Asian Oceana World Qualifiers in Wellington NewZealand between 27th and 29th September. If this team qualifies they will then play in Canada at the World U19 Floorball Championships in May 2019.

Mitchell has played for the past 8 years with local Redbacks Junior Floorball Club and, most recently, Mitchell played for south of the river A Division team Western Wolves in the WA summer series.

Mitchell’s aspired to play for Australia since he started playing Floorball in Byford, and may be one of the first indigenous players to do so. He continues to coach at the local Redbacks Junior Floorball on Saturdays.

Redbacks Junior Floorball Club have had several players represent at national levels which is a great achievement for such a small club.

Mitchell, a student, and his family have self funded all training, training camps, interstate and international travel costs to date.

Any assistance from local community business would be very appreciated.

Local Floorball champion hits big time

Above: Mitchell competing at the Australian Floorball Open, men’s division, western Wolves held in Mandurah April 2018

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Steve Parish, World renowned Author and Photographer

“Finding Your Passion” Presentation Evening

Wednesday5th September 2018

6pm to 9pmFunction Room

Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre2 Paterson Street, Mundijong

Ticket Sales - https://tinyurl.com/y97phm7c

SJCRC Members & Business SJ Members - $40 Non Members - $50

Enqs: 9525 5917 serpentinejarrahdale@crc.net,au

Steve is an emotionally sensitive and inspirational photographer of Australian wildlife and landscapes

and a champion of the protection of wildlife and the natural environment.

He has photographed extensively underwater, on land and in the air.

www.steveparish-natureconnect.com.au

Follow us onwww.facebook.com/SerpentineJarrahdaleCRC/

Taking your images to the next level and

considering the Creative You

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Bud’s Happy CrittersMobile Dog Grooming

& Hydrobath

0407 312 416• Grooming and Hydrobath facilities• Nail Clipping• De-Flea• Education

Mobile Service available from 8am to 4.30pmAccommodating all dogs, large and small

Above: L:R Peter Sewell from Main Roads WA, Jeya Kumar from Main Roads WA, Dave Schlueter from Enviro, Cr Michelle Rich Shire President at Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, Steve Harding Director of Infrastructure Services at

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, Matt Gannon from Enviro and David Wrankmore from Main Roads WA

Richardson Street Bridge reopened ahead of schedule

Essential maintenance work on the Richardson Street Bridge in Serpentine has wrapped up nearly a month ahead of schedule, with the road now reopened to the public.

The bridge, which spans the Serpentine River, has been closed since February 19 to allow for works to improve its structural safety. Road closures have also been in place along Richardson Street between Summerfield Road and Karnup Road.

Earmarked for completion by the end of July, works have progressed quicker than expected, allowing the bridge to be reopened this week.

Funding for the $850,000 project was provided by the Federal Government and by Main Roads WA who also oversaw construction.

Shire President Cr Michelle Rich visited the bridge last week and thanked nearby residents for their patience during construction.

“Richardson Street is a key link between the Serpentine and Mundijong town sites and the ensuring the bridge’s structural safety is paramount,” Cr Rich said.

“The project was a complex one, however, we’re pleased to say that construction has finished nearly a month earlier than expected and both the road and bridge have reopened.

“The old bridge stood for many decades and was in need of repair. On behalf of the Shire and our residents, I would like to thank all those involved in the project, and also thank residents and local businesses for their patience during the road closures.”

Meanwhile, the Shire has applied for funding to improve safety of along several local roads. At last month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, councillors endorsed funding applications under the 2019/20 State and Federal Black Spot programs for eight separate projects. The outcome of these applications is expected to be known by mid next year.

Richardson Street Bridge reopened ahead of schedule

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Do you know what winter means? BURNING SEASON! Time to sit around the fire and break out the marshmallow bag.

Perth is one of the most remote cities in the world, surrounded by so much bush and countryside. I’m surprised that many kids have never cooked damper on an outdoor fire.

For people who don’t know what damper is, it’s basically homemade bread wrapped around a stick, or formed into a flat loaf and cooked over the coals or in a bush oven, on an outdoor fire.

There is nothing like a cup of billy tea, the smell of sausages cooking and the crunchy damper crust as you crack it open to spread butter inside. Damper was used back in the day, as a meal able to be made with the small amount of food supplies carried by swagmen, drovers, and other travellers. Bush damper has been made by Aboriginal people for thousands of years.

My grandfather travelled Australia as a young man and would tell a story of stopping on the roadside at dusk, on his way to Mount Isa – Queensland. Another, older man already had his fire going and invited my grandfather to join him. It turned out to be Bill Harney, Author and traveller. They shared a meal and my Grandfather heard lots of interesting stories by the campfire. (Bill Harney wrote about the bush life in the early days, telling stories of interesting personalities and his experiences living the traveling life.) That probably doesn’t happen very often anymore. If you stop at a café strangers don’t usually sit together. Although it may be different on the road. When my family came to Western Australia across the Nullarbor, my parents boiled the billy on a tiny gas ring and shared the tea with other travellers.

FIREThe rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical

process of combustion - Wikipedia Article by Jazmyn Schou

In Western Australia many endemic plants need fire to release their seeds, or for seeds to germinate. The Banksia can hold seeds on the tree, within hard cones for years, until a fire passes through, after which they pop open.

Lechenaultias rely on smoke for seed germination. This can be done artificially using a smoke tent, or even smoked water - made when smoke is passed through water, which can also be frozen for later use. At the same time, fire can be the only way to destroy seeds of some noxious weeds.

Now is the time of year when bonfires are being burned, we all recognise the need for fuel reduction to prevent bushfires. When fires do get out of control, we rely on the brave Firefighters and members of the Bush Brigades to protect our communities.

But at this time of year, when the house is cold and you light the fire, it instantly feels better. There’s nothing like sitting around a fire talking with friends, or reading a book.

Fire is dangerous but necessary, frightening yet beautiful. Fire is one of the strongest of the elements and can destroy so much. Used in rituals through the ages and the burning of candles in religion, fire is sacred and very powerful.

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KIDS CORNER

Fun Things to do in Perth with Kids

• Scitech Discovery Centre• Kings Park and Botanic Gardens

• Perth Zoo• Perth Mint

• AQWA• WA Shipwrecks Museum

• Fremantle Market• Hillary’s Area• Cottesloe Beach• Elizabeth Quay

• Art Gallery of Western Australia• Fremantle Prison

• Caversham Wildlife Park

https://kidbucketlist.com.au/2018/04/05/fun-things-to-do-in-perth-with-kids/

Slow Cooked Porcupine Meatballs

• 500 g lean mince of choice beef, pork, turkey, chicken

• 1 small brown onion chopped finely• 1 can Condensed tomato Soup• 1 grated zucchini• 1 grated carrot• 2 cloves garlic minced• 1 egg• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce• 125 g brown rice cooked• water• 2 tsp oregano

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the meatballs mix the mince, half of the onion, half of the oregano, egg, minced garlic, grated carrot and zucchini and brown rice together. Roll into about 10 big meatballs.

2. Put the meatballs into the slow cooker.3. Mix together in a big jug the tomato soup,

Worcestershire sauce, the rest of the oregano, the and the other half of the onion. Fill the empty tomato soup can with water and add to the sauce mix. Once well mixed pour over the meatballs.

4. Set slow cooker on high and cook for 5 hours.

5. Can serve by itself, with pasta, salad, more rice, or some crusty bread.

This recipe serves a family of five, 2 meatballs each - 225 calories per servehttps://www.healthymummy.com/recipe/slow-cooked-porcupine-meatballs/

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WHEN LOCAL CLUBS MEETBYFORD

• ROTARY CLUB OF BYFORD & DISTRICTS INC: Meet at the Byford Tavern every Monday at 7pm. Please contact Denise D’Agnone on 0408 916 939

• ST AIDAN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Cnr Clifton & Mary Streets, Byford - 10am Sundays

• BYFORD BAPTIST PLAYGROUP: Cnr SW Hwy & Stanley St, Byford. Monday, Wednesday & Friday during school terms 9.30am to11.30am. Cost $2 per session and an Annual Playgroup Fee of $35. Contact Kasey 0407 085 260 for more info

• BYFORD BMX CLUB: Racing Friday nights from 6pm during school terms. Canteen will be open. See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Byford-BMX-Club. Contact the President, Daryl on 0448 358 578

• BYFORD BOWLING CLUB: Linton Street North. Contact President D B (Barry) Harvey 0419 193 420 or Secretary Peter Vanderburgh 0417 864 594

• BYFORD BUSHRANGERS INC Tee Ball season Oct-March in Byford, men's baseball registrations open now, home & away games. Contact Ramone 0407 196 092

• BYFORD GLADES COMMUNITY GARDEN: Busy Bee Sat 22 April from 9am to 12noon. Contact Ellen for details 0438 554 421

• BYFORD SCOUTS: runs Joeys, Cubs and Scouts groups for children aged six and over. Groups meet weekly at the Scout Hall, Linton Road North, Byford. Times vary. Contact Group Leader Adam Willett email: adam.willett@bigpond.com or via Facebook at 1st Byford Scout Group

• BYFORD SENIORS FITNESS CLASS: Meets every Monday at 9.15am to 10.15am at the YMCA, (SJ Recreation Centre) Mead Street, Byford. Call Maxine on 9525 1493

• BYFORD TENNIS CLUB: Ladies meet every Wednesday 9-11am. Members can play when ever they like. Call Jenny (the key holder) on 9525 4136

• BYFORD UNITING CHURCH: Clifton Street, next to the Shire Hall, formal meeting 9am, informal tea and talk 10am Sundays. Op Shop (supporting local people in crisis) Fridays 9am to 1pm. Contact Evan or Jayne Maltby 9525 6812 or 0412 776 776 for more information

• BYFORD WEIGHT WATCHERS CLUB OF WA INC:  Wednesday nights at 7pm at the Briggs Park Cricket Club.  Contact Lauris 9525 1021 or Steph on 9390 6194.

• BYFORD WEIGHT WATCHERS DAY CLUB: Briggs Park Cricket Club at 8am every Thursday. Contact Cath on 9525 1689 and Margie on 9525 4157

• FRIENDS OF BRICKWOOD RESERVE: Meets 1st Sunday of the month from April to November. Join us to look after this Reserve, cnr Warrington Road and Mead Street. Enqs: Eileen 0449 019 700

• GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: Currently in recess. Please call 1800 558 268 for your nearest group or visit www.grow.org.au

• HERITAGE COUNTRY CHOIR: Rehearse every Wednesday 7.15 - 9.30pm at Briggs Park, Mead Street, Byford. Call Raelene on 0407 449 292 or 9525 5072

• MORNING MARKET: First Saturday of each month St Aidan's, Cnr Clifton and Mary Streets, Byford -

fresh produce, plants, cakes, preserves, books, op-shop & cafe open

• PROBUS CLUB of BYFORD & DISTRICTS INC: Is for active retirees, to join together to keep active minds, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of friends, meets 10am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Byford Hall. The Club does not meet in January. Call John Black on 9525 2173

• SOUTHGATE CHURCH - Meets Sundays 9.30am at the SJ Recreation Centre, Mead Street, Byford. Contact 0412 934 640

• ST AIDAN'S free Seniors morning teas held the second Monday of each month 10.30am to midday, sponsored by the SJ Shire. Enqs 9525 0247

JARRAHDALE• BADMINTON AT JARRAHDALE: Friendly games

every Tuesday at the Bruno Gianatti Hall between 9am and midday. Cost: $5.00, which includes morning tea. New players welcome. For further info, contact George on 9526 0740

• JARRAHDALE HERITAGE SOCIETY: Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Old Post Office Museum. For more info call Di Henneker on 0432 795 679 or www.jarrahdale.com. Jarrahdale Walks - contact Bernie 0406 980 677

• JARRAHDALE PRE-KINDY PLAYGROUP: Thursday during school term from 9.30-11.00am at Jarrahdale Playgroup, Munro Street, Jarrahdale. For more information and registration details please contact Julie Denholm on 9525 5157 or Anzie Oatley 0481 452 821.

• JARRAHDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL - STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM: Volunteers are required for a couple of hours on Tuesday mornings. call Stacey on 0448 768 003

• JARRAHDALE SPORTING SHOOTERS meets Saturdays and Sundays. Fees apply once you become a registered member. Contact Peter (President) on 0411848856 or Anne on 0422430161and check out our website Jarrahdale Sporting Shooter or Facebook

• JARRAHDALE TENNIS CLUB: Plays from 3.30pm Sundays. Contact John Corver 0400 739 430

• ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Jarrahdale Road next to the old Post Office Museum - 8am second Sunday of each month

MARDELLA• MARDELLA LADIES CLUB: Meets every third

Wednesday of the month at Mardella Hall, Cnr Shanley & Wright Roads, Mardella. New members welcome - no member fee and open to all age groups but ladies only. Come and join us for a cup of tea and chat $2. Contact Joan 9525 5850 or Lyn 9525 2384

• MARDELLA SPIN ON IN:  Meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Mardella Ladies Hall, cnr Wright & Shanley Roads, Mardella.  Learn spinning and all fibre crafts.  For further info contact  Jacki 9525 2507 or Lynne 9399 4312

• SERPENTINE JARRAHDALE LIONS CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursday every month at Mardella Ladies Hall at 7pm. Please contact Tony Widginton on 9525 5258 or Sandra on 9525 7575

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MUNDIJONG• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S GROUP meets

Wednesday night from 7pm-8pm at the Mundijong Heritage Uniting Church, 18 Paterson Street, Mundijong.

• AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS meets Sunday nights from 4-5.30pm at the Mundijong Heritage Uniting Church 18 Paterson St Mundijong. Contact: 9325 7528

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets Monday nights from 7-8.30pm at the Mundijong Uniting Community Church, 18 Paterson Street, Mundijong.

Contact: 9525 9347• CHAPTER SIX ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS group

meets Friday nights 7-8.30pm at the Mundijong Heritage Community Church - 18 Paterson Street, Mundijong

• MOSAIC MATTERS ART AND SOCIAL GROUP. Term 2 dates: May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25, July 9. 9am-11.30am at Uniting Church, 18 Paterson Street, Mundijong. Contact: Sam 0448 520 315 or call in on the day. Cost $5 per session

• MUNDIJONG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC: Meets bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Shire offices. 2018 dates are: 20/09, 15/11.

Contact: Councillor Keira McConkey 0401 445 338 kMcConkey@sjshire.wa.gov.au• MUNDIJONG AUCTION & MARKETS: Lot 1 Evelyn

St, Mundijong. 8.30am and auction starts at 10.30am approx. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call 0412 994 782 or 0438 907 450 for details

• MUNDIJONG HERITAGE COMMUNITY GARDEN is open Saturdays from 10.30am-1.30pm (Bring lunch to enjoy in the garden if you wish) - 18 Paterson St Mundijong. Contact: 9525 9347

• MUNDIJONG HERITAGE UNITING CHURCH Worship services held on the first Sunday of the month at 10am. All welcome. Contact Marilyn Marsden 9525 9347 • MUNDIJONG PLAYGROUP: Paterson Street,

Mundijong. Every Wednesday morning 9am - 11am. Contact Natascha on 0420 506 040 or taschi_b@hotmail.com for further enquiries

• MUNDIJONG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Free story time, suitable for 2 – 5 year olds, every Monday at 10am during the school term. Free rhyme time, suitable for 0 – 2 year olds, every Thursday at 10am. Contact the Library on 9526 1133 for more information

• MUNDIJONG UKELELE JAM: Meets every second Tuesday at the Mundijong Public Library 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Contact: Debra 9525 2905. All wecome including beginners and no uke needed.

• MUNDIJONG WALK & TALK: We meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the car park opposite the fish and chip shop in Mundijong. We meet at the Mundijong Fish and Chip Shop afterwards for a coffee and a chat. Call Pippa on 0419 040 350 for times as these change with the seasons.

• OLD MUNDIJONG RAILWAY STATION ARTS CENTRE: The railway station is open from Tuesday to Fridays with china painting, handcrafts, sewing and patchwork. For information ring Maxine on 9525 5742 or Joan 9525 5850

• SJ MENS SHED: Shed opening times Tuesdays & Thursdays between 9am - 2pm. Contact details Peter Cuttriss 0403 037 465.

• SJ SENIORS GROUP: Meet on the last Monday every month at 10.30am at the SJ CRC. Please call 9525 5917 for further details

• SJ RESIDENTS & RATEPAYERS ASSOC: Meet at the “Meeting Place”, 12 Paterson Street, Mundijong on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7.30pm.Contact Margaret Carla Phone 9525 1112

• SJ SENIORS BOOK CLUB: Meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10am at the SJ CRC. Gold coin donation. Please call 9525 5917 for further details

• SJ YOUTH ACTIVITY GROUP: SJ Shire Depot, Cnr Whitby & Butcher Streets, Mundijong. Every Saturday during school term from 9am - 3pm. Graham or Jacki 9525 2507 for information

• SERPENTINE JARRAHDALE GIRL GUIDES: Meet Monday evenings 5pm to 7pm at "The House", 12 Paterson Street, Mundijong. Contact Lyn Madaffari 0439 990 913.

OAKFORD• OAKFORD GIRL GUIDES: Meet at Oakford

Community Centre, 57 Foxton Drive, Oakford. Tuesdays 4 - 5.30pm Contact nicola.green@bigpond.com

SERPENTINE• ANGLICAN PARISH OF SERPENTINE JARRAHDALE:

Every Sunday 10am @ St Aidan’s Byford. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 8am @ St Stephen’s, Falls Road, Serpentine. 2nd Sunday each month 8am St Paul’s, Jarrahdale Road, Jarrahdale

• BADMINTON IN SERPENTINE: Social games every Wednesday morning (except school holidays) at the Clem Kentish Hall between 9.30 - noon. Call Lola on 9525 2097.

• FALLS MARKETS: Runs every second Saturday of the month between 8am and 1pm at St Stephen's Anglican Church, Cnr Falls Road and South West Highway, Serpentine. Contact Brendon 0458 922 379 or Tiny 0419 045 242 SERPENTINE & DISTRICTS CWA: Meet 1st Thursday every month at 1pm at the CWA rooms, Cnr Richardson & Tonkin Streets, Serpentine, All ladies welcome. PH: 9525 3635

• SERPENTINE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 93 Tonkin Street, Serpentine. Fellowship Service Sunday at 9.30am. Sunday School for children & morning tea. Cyril on 9525 2481 or Pauline 9525 2690

• SERPENTINE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at the St Johns Hall in Serpentine alternative morning and evening meetings. Call 0438 252 109 for details

• SERPENTINE COUNTRY MARKETS: 1st Sunday every month (except Jan) 9am to 1pm at Clem Kentish Oval, Wellard Street, Serpentine. For further information please contact the Market Coordinator on 0472 513 359

• SERPENTINE PLAYGROUP: Old St John's Building, Cnr Wellard & Richardson Streets, Serpentine - Fridays 9am to 11am. Call Lee-Anne 0433 141 144 or email serpentineplaygroup@outlook.com.au

• SERPENTINE POLICE  & COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTRE: Meetings held 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm, Clem Kentish Hall, enquiries 9525 2734

• SERPENTINE YARN SPINNERS AND CRAFT GROUP: Meet Mondays (expect public holidays) in CWA Hall , corner of Tonkin & Richardson Streets, Serpentine from 9am. For more information contact Jess Woolven 9525 2212

• TODDLER JAM: Tuesdays at Serpentine Church of Christ 9.30-11.30am Call Elaine 0451 768 835

WHEN LOCAL CLUBS MEET

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The Amazon, central Africa, the Mekong. These are home to some of the world’s most species-rich, culturally significant and stunningly beautiful forests. But large segments of these forests, and many others around, may not be there in 15 years if we don’t do more to save them.

A new WWF report identifies the 11 regions of the world where most forest loss is expected to occur by 2030 if we do not change the way we address major forest threats, such as mining, agriculture and illegal logging:

The world’s largest forest is also the site of the biggest projected losses. More than one-quarter of the region will be without forests if current trends continue. This is the Atlantic forest—spanning parts of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina is one of the richest rain forests in the world, The Atlantic Forest/Gran Chaco. with richer biodiversity per acre than the Amazon. Deforestation in the neighbouring Gran Chaco, which is the largest dry forest in South America, is mainly due to conversion of forest land to cropland and pasture.

Borneo. Projections for 2030 for the “Heart of Borneo”—home to most of the country’s forest—show only 33 percent of the lowland rainforest remaining. Deforestation and degradation are driven by weak governance and a lack of stability that encourages people—especially those who want to create palm oil plantations—to get what they can while they can.Cerrado. This high plateau region of Brazil is not nearly as well-known as the Amazon. But it is under just as threatened—mainly from cattle ranching and the conversion of forests to soy plantations. If the current rate of loss continues, much of the Cerrado’s savannah, woodland and forests outside of protected areas will disappear by 2030.Choco-Darien. The forests in this region, which runs along South America’s north western Pacific coast, face pressure from roads, power lines, mining and oil exploration. Most deforestation has been in the Ecuadorian Choco, but the Panama and Colombia portions of the region are increasingly under threat.

Congo Basin. One of the most important wilderness areas on Earth, this region contains 20 percent of the world’s tropical forests and the highest biological diversity in Africa. The human population here is expected to double between 2000 and 2030, mainly in urban areas. Forests close to large cities are particularly threatened.Eastern Africa. Much of this region’s forests are overharvested (for

11 of the world’s most threatened forests. But what about the South West of Western Australia?

timber and fuelwood), illegally logged or converted for livestock and cash crops. Deforestation cuts through the region’s miombo woodlands, coastal forests and mountain forests. The coastal forests of Tanzania and Kenya have already been reduced to 10 percent of their original area.

Greater MekongThe economy here is booming. With this comes an urgent need to balance conservation with economic development—particularly the desire to convert forest land for sugar, rice, rubber and biofuels. As more land is converted, the threat to species grows. This is a region rich in species. In 2011 alone, 126 new species were discovered here, including fish, snakes, frogs and bats.

New Guinea. New Guinea and its neighbouring islands are home to the largest remaining tracts of tropical forest in the Asia-Pacific region—and more than six percent of the world’s species. But they face a growing deforestation threat—agriculture. The rate of deforestation could surge if current proposals for agricultural development are approved.

Sumatra. Sumatra, especially Riau province, has become the center of Indonesia’s palm oil production—the main industry driving deforestation, even in protected forests and national parks. The status of plans by some governments to stabilize and even reverse forest loss remains unclear, leaving tigers, orangutans, rhinos and other wildlife at risk.Eastern Australia. Despite a recent reduction in forest loss, a projected weakening of key legislation in the frontline states of Queensland and New South Wales threatens a resurgence in deforestation, mainly to create pasture for livestock. Key species affected include koalas, possums, gliders and tree-dependent birds.In Western Australia, we continue to allow logging in the most bio diverse area on the planet. Logging that is not economically justified, is harmful to natural estate, where mush of the harvest is for wood chips and is contrary to the other potential benefits such as eco-tourism and increasing urgent fire management strategies.

We need to take action. Without action, the world could lose up to 656,000 square miles of forest land—an area more than double the size of Texas. We’d also lose all the benefits that forests provide—like jobs, clean water, habitat for endangered species and wood for cooking. Our ability to address climate change could be greatly reduced, as deforestation and forest degradation account for approximately 15 percent of global carbon emissions. This is more than the total emissions from all the cars, trucks, trains, planes and ships in the world.

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The Turnbull Government will fix problems in the system used to share the revenue from the GST leaving all states and territories better off.

This will be the first time real changes have been made to fix problems in how the GST is shared since the GST was introduced almost 20 years ago.

This problem has been kicked down the road for too long and it is time we now got on and fixed it.

The Turnbull Government’s changes will reinforce and protect the ‘fair go’ system used to distribute the GST, called Horizontal Fiscal Equalisation or HFE, that supports the services all Australians rely on, especially in smaller states, while removing the volatility in how these funds are distributed by removing the impact of external shocks, like a mining boom.

The proposal will involve transitioning to a new HFE system over eight years from 2019-20 in a way that is fair, reasonable and sustainable, and that will ensure all State or Territories are left financially better off.By proposing an update to the way the GST is distributed, the Turnbull Government is moving to protect the long term integrity of the HFE system, ensure it is fit for purpose and can continue delivering on its objectives now and into the future, for all States and Territories, for all Australians.

Our preferred model involves moving to a new benchmark that will ensure the fiscal capacity of all States and Territories is at least the equal of NSW or Victoria (whichever is higher). Benchmarking all States and Territories to the economies of the two largest states will remove the effects of extreme circumstances, like the mining boom, from Australia’s GST distribution system.

In addition to moving to a new, more stable equalisation standard, the Government also proposes to commit to put in place a ‘floor’ on the relativity any State can receive. The Government will implement a floor of 70 cents per person, per dollar of GST, below which no State’s relativity can fall, from 2022-23, rising to 75 cents from 2024-25. Given the formula is now based on a more stable benchmark, it is highly unlikely relativities would move below the new floor.

Last year, I asked the Productivity Commission to examine Australia’s system of HFE – the system that has determined the allocation of GST since it was introduced in 2000. Along with the Government’s interim response, today, I release the Commission’s final report which helped to inform the Government’s proposed changes.

While accepting all of the other recommendations put forward by the PC, subject to further consultation with the States and Territories, the Government has chosen not to proceed with the PC’s recommendation to equalise to the standard of the average off all states and territories.

We also note that the PC themselves observed that this option was “was not unambiguously superior to any other.”The Government considers that implementing the PC’s preferred model would move too far from the ‘fair go’ principle of HFE, and risk leaving smaller states behind.

We also consider that the PC’s preferred option would create a level of unnecessary disruption and transition costs that most States, and the Commonwealth, would not be able to reasonably accept or absorb.Not surprisingly however, the Commission did find that although the system functions well and achieves high levels of fiscal equity, it has resulted in perverse outcomes when there is a significant shock to our economy.

This occurred in Western Australia where the effect of the mining boom resulted in a fall in its relativity, which eventually reached 30

ALL BETTER OFF FROM FAIRER WAY TO SHARE THE GST

cents in the dollar per person of GST and saw that state receive less in distributions from the GST than much smaller jurisdictions, including the Northern Territory, Tasmania and South Australia.

The Northern Territory has also recently experienced extreme outcomes and the Commonwealth has stepped in to provide the additional funding necessary for essential services and infrastructure. As broad-based, strong and large economies, the use of NSW or Victoria as the benchmark will ensure that all states continue to be equalised to a high standard, while also providing a stable benchmark to minimise volatility in states’ annual payments.

For much of HFE’s history in Australia, NSW and Victoria have been the fiscally strongest states. As a result, these States have historically served as the benchmarks for equalisation. It is only recently that the benchmark has shifted to WA as a result of the mining boom, which, with its reliance on one particular sector, has led to substantial volatility in the HFE system.

To assist with the transition to the new system, the Commonwealth would provide short-term funding over the three years from 2019-20 to 2021-22 to ensure that no State receives less than 70 cents per person per dollar of GST. This funding would be untied, meaning recipient State Governments would be able to spend it as they see fit to deliver services in their state, including schools, hospitals and infrastructure. WA is expected to be the only State with a relativity below 0.70 during this time.

Over the same period, the Government would also ensure that the NT keeps at least their current share of GST, as it did in this year’s Budget in recognition of the unique circumstances faced by the NT in dealing with current GST distribution volatility given its small size, remoteness and relatively large Indigenous population. No state will be financially disadvantaged as a result of moving to this new benchmark. A fair and sustainable transition to a new equalisation standard will be ensured, through an additional, direct, and permanent Commonwealth boost to the pool of funds to be distributed among the states.

The first injection into the GST distribution will be worth $600 million in 2021-22, the first year of transition to the new equalisation standard. The Commonwealth’s contributions in the following years would be equivalent to indexing this injection at the same rate of growth as GST collections in those years. This would be followed by a second injection of $250 million in 2024-25, at the same time the 0.75 cent floor would be introduced. The combined additional Commonwealth funding would then be indexed to grow in line with GST collections on a permanent basis.

A change of this scale will require significant consultation with all the states. In addition to visiting the states over the coming weeks, I will convene a special meeting of the Council on Federal Financial Relations by September, with a view to coming to a final agreement on transition arrangements by the end of this year. States will have the opportunity to interrogate the available data and propose alternative approaches during this time.

The PC also made a number of other recommendations to sensibly improve the HFE process and simplify the formula to distribute the GST. The Government is proposing to accept all these recommendations and will seek to implement them as soon as possible, following consultation with the States and Territories.

The PC report can be accessed at: http://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/horizontal-fiscal-equalisation/report and the Government’s interim response is available at: https://treasury.gov.au/publication/p2018-308096/

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- Encourages ConversationThe quiet and peaceful environment of walking in nature away from the constant distraction of technology, expectations and noise naturally encourages conversation.Because nature is so genuine it allows kids to be the same, to open up about what’s happening at school, with friends and how they are feeling. The silence of a forest or a mountain view brings you to a deeper place, a foundation for strong relationships in everyday life.

- Brings Them To The MomentThe simple action of walking in nature brings you to the present moment, to focus on what’s on front of you, the constant surprise of what’s around the corner or beside you.The feeling of exaltation when you see a kangaroo or emu roaming beside you.

- Physical ExerciseHiking is one of the most effective ways to burn calories, and encourage healthy exercise. Instead of carrying everything, allow the child to carry their own small backpack with their snacks and water. Carrying a daypack weighing no more than 20% of their body weight encourages fitness a lot faster than no pack. This is also what is recommended for adults.

HIKING - A JOURNEY TO YOUR PERFECT SELFBenefits Of Hiking On Children

- Self RelianceI invited my 13yr old nephew and his dad on a 70km along the Murray River on the Bibbulmun Track. As my nephew’s confidence grew, I encouraged him to walk ahead and hike his own hike. He began to pay more attention to his surroundings, the trail markers and potential obstacles. He learnt to make good decisions with obstacles without doubting himself. But also to ask questions when he wasn't sure because as I've already mentioned nature encourages effective communication.

- Encourages great healthHiking is fun for kids, everything about it encourages great health. The tree’s carry and release essential oils into the air that kids breath in which has proven to encourage better health.

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• Keep it positive! Encourage good behaviour with praise.• Use reward-based training. This means using rewards that your dog likes. • What motivates your dog? Use this as a part of their training.• Do your research but beware of websites giving outdated info – use reputable sites only.• Watch ‘Making Dogs Happy’ this is on the video gallery page of our website.• Set your dog up for success; put them in environments that help build their confidence.• Start young or as soon as you can – 10 weeks of age is the prime time to start socialization.• How qualified & experienced is your trainer? Don’t be afraid to ask before you book.• Make sure all family members are consistent. Get the family involved with training.• Teach the dog what it needs to know! Don’t just expect him/her to know better…• Think about training for yourself, not just your dog.• Learn about canine body language – this will help you communicate and keep your dog safe.

Top 20 Dog Training Tips by Clever Creatures• Practice training in different environments with different levels of distractions• If it’s not a dog exercise area then use a long lead rather than no lead.• Get expert help if your dog is stressed. Stress will reduce learning ability.• Avoid punishment. It’s unnecessary & likely to have negative fallout.• If you think you need to use punishment; maybe the criteria is too high for your dog to manage.• If your dog doesn’t respond maybe the environment is too distracting?• Training & re-training can take time & patience, especially with an older dog. • If you manage situations so that an unwanted behaviour is not practiced then you will find it’s easier and less stressful for all.

By Sarah of Clever Creatures. To request a topic for the next edition please contact us at admin@clevercreatures.com.au with the subject line of SJ Crier article request or head to our website at www.clevercreatures.com.au

With up to 20 members playing each Tuesday morning at the Bruno Gianatti Hall, the Jarrahdale Badminton Crew play each other to keep fit, ensure that their skills continue to be displayed and to have fun.

The Jarrahdale Badminton CrewThe hall is open at 9am and games are played continuously up to 12pm with 4 players on each of the 2 courts. There is a lot of “older age and treachery” being applied, while sometimes “youth and vigour” wins the day.

If you are free on a Tuesday morning, why not come down to the Jarrahdale Hall for a look, maybe enjoy a coffee and a chat. There are plenty of spare racquets and you will be made most welcome. Some of the Jarrahdale Badminton members, celebrating each other at the Jarrahdale General Store, over coffee and lunch.

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In the coming months, Shire Rangers will be focused on school zone parking, obstructed footpaths and the misuse of accessible parking bays.

All local governments adopt Parking Local Laws for the safety and amenity of their residents and visitors to their community.

While Shire Rangers perform a diverse range of duties, one of their core objectives is to administer the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2014.

Although Rangers administer all aspects of the Local Law, they have identified 3 areas that have a significant impact on residents, pedestrians, young children and people with disabilities.

The majority of the complaints and requests we receive from our community relate to:

1. School parking2. Obstructed footpaths3. Illegal parking in accessible parking bays

In the coming months Rangers will be focused on:

1. School zone parking and traffic arrangementsChildren can be unpredictable in and around traffic and can move unexpectedly into a situation where they are at risk of injury.The Shire, in consultation with other authorities, provides parking, no stopping zones and traffic management signage at schools. These measures reduce the likelihood of accidents by establishing a clear line of vision for motorists and ensure the unobstructed flow of traffic.

Shire Rangers are focused on targeted parking issues

2. Parking on or obstructing footpathsFootpaths provide a safe environment for pedestrians, often with children and parents with prams, and for people with mobility aids. Blocking a pathway creates a risk and inconvenience to pedestrians as they are forced to deviate onto the road or verge.

3. Misuse of accessible parking baysThese clearly marked bays are for the exclusive use of people with a current disabled parking permit. They are located close to the entrance of a building and are essential to people in our community who have a disability.

Shire Rangers look forward to continuing to work with the community to ensure the safety of residents and pedestrians.

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I was lucky enough to be invited along to the Arabian Jackpot show on 2nd June, for the opening Exhibition by Cardup

local, and my neighbour, Jacinta Maurer and her team Girls Girls Girls WA Trick Riders.

I had also been privileged to be able to wander down my street to watch the behind the scenes training sessions, and the skill, trust and fearlessness is amazing. The incredible horsemanship and the amount of time, training and commitment just makes me, the fair weather rider, feel completely guilty

The opening act was thrilling, and started with a demonstration of Roman Riding with a Mother and Daughter Arab team.

Jacinta Maurer was riding upon their backs, with no saddles, straps nor the pair of horses being tied together. The teamwork and synchronicity was just awesome.

A liberty demonstration followed with the daughter

Amber, who as it is with daughters from time to time, was feeling a little strong willed this day, decided to give her two young trainers a little angst by rolling in the sand and running for the gate. But when human Mum stepped in, she immediately showed us all an amazing display of intense connection followed by a beautiful and wistful dance with her heart owner Jacinta Maurer.

Which led into the heart stopping and thrilling display of trick riding. The five girls showed no fear, as the ponies flew around the unexpectedly shortened arena. Finding out this on day put the riders under pressure to perform their trick at speed, just completing them as the horses bounced to a western style stop at their finish station.

About her training methods and horse education, Jacinta says “ The main objectives are to make training fun and enjoyable for the horse. To teach the horse to be brave, respectful, soft and supple, eager to learn and look to you as its leader. So if it worries, it will turn to you for reassurance, as with being a flight animal, you need this trust when working or riding them. Horses are not robots, so I still like them to express their excitement, fears etc. When working with problem horses, the more they express, the more I can help them control those feelings.

And as a double tribute to the veteran horse, and to Jacinta for keeping all of her herd happy, fit and healthy, Shareeba a 28 year old Anglo Arabian took her final bows as a trick riding pony, coming out of her retirement for one last swan song. Carefully looking after her charges in Jacinta’s signature and very appropriate Swan in full flight and Krystal Pinto’s No Hand Mane drag. Showing not one second of her age, neither did Modhish Malaika, a purebred Arabian, at 22 years of age, 26 year old Mistletoe and her daughter Amber 14 years.

Also helping Krystal in what looks to be a very terrifying Suicide Drag was the very special honorary type of “arabian” 24 year old Digger!

What a world class entertainment act we have here in our town, worthy to step foot in any arena, well done to the team, Alex, Krystal, Nadine, Brook and of course Jacinta.

A day in the life of local Trick rider, Horse Trainer, Re-educator and now Roman Rider,

Jacinta Maurer

Article by friend and photographer, Tina Larcombe-Day, Secret Womens Business WA Event Photography.

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Workshop series for Change makers in the Food Bowl

Serpentine Jarrahdale Food and Farm Alliance Inc. announces a fantastic workshop series that will take place during August as part of National Science Week and our collaboration with Switch Your Thinking.

The series is called “Change makers in the Food Bowl” and it is all about increasing our ability to grow food while we manage changing climatic conditions.

All the workshops are FREE but you must reserve your seat via Eventbrite ticketing.

Christine is a highly respected soil ecologist and founder of Amazing Carbon. She has a wealth of experience working with landholders to implement regenerative land management techniques that enhance biodiversity, increase biological activity, sequester carbon, activate soil nutrient cycles, restore water balance, improve productivity and create new topsoil. This is a must session for people wanting to get more out of their property.

The series starts with a great splash on August 11th with a full day workshop with Dr Christine Jones who is internationally renowned for her expertise in teaching about the power of improving the health, productivity and water holding capacity of soil by increasing the carbon content of the soil.

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Get your tickets via the SJ Food and Farm Alliance website or Facebook page.

http://www.sjfoodandfarmalliance.com.au/switchyourthinking

August 12th sees Stacey Smithers teaching people how to apply permaculture design principles to your property to increase its function for producing food and managing changing climate conditions. This takes place in the fabulous Jarrahdale Primary School Stephanie Alexander program garden.

In the evening of August 16th, at the Landcare Centre in Mundijong Merri Harris will describe the food growing processes that already exist in our shire that will help us “Feed the Masses”.

On Saturday, August 18th at 10am Nancy Scades of the Australian Native Nursery in Oakford will show you how to “Future Proof your Garden” by using Australian Natives, including bush tucker.

At 2pm on Saturday, August 18th Pete Olds will show you how to “Utilise the edges: Verge Garden Projects Australia” at the Wisteria Room, John Wellard Community Centre, Wellard. Learn all the tricks about using your verge.

On Thursday, August 23rd at 6.30pm at the Landcare Centre in Mundijong Merri Harris will address the issue of “Future Proofing the Food Bowl”. Merri will draw on her conversations with local landholders and producers and will also discuss the exciting role that regenerative agriculture will play in feeding the masses in the future.

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Free Reformed Church of ByfordCorner of Soldiers Rd and Mead St

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him

should not perish but have everlasting life.”John 3:16

Come join with us in worshipping God with psalms and hymns and in hearing the wonderful message

of His Word!Services every Sunday at 9.30am and 3.30pm

for more info visit: byfordchurch.org.au

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You can fl ex your package to your needs. Give us a call so we can help you!For more information please contact Jeanette or Wendy during offi ce hours 8.00am – 4.00pm Dale Community Care Tel: 9399 6800 Email: info@dalecottages.org Web: www.dalecottages.org

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At the July SJ Men’s Shed AGM, the members and partners were welcomed to the event.

All positions for the committee and the executive were filled. With past President Bob Hollingsworth withdrawing his nomination in favour of new President Peter Cuttriss, it is appropriate to recognise the strong leadership and passion that Bob gave to the role over the past years. He leaves behind a strong, productive and vibrant shed environment that will take the effort of all the members to maintain.

Congratulations to the successful new committee. They are: Peter Cuttriss President, Graham Pailthorpe Vice President, Ray Schmidt. Secretary and Grant Eakin as Treasurer. The committee members are: Steve Brown. Committee Persons, Lindsay Lockhart, Alan Holt, Alan Plant and Tim Horley.

The Shed members also recognised the good work done by outgoing secretary John Black, as he steps back in favour of new secretary Ray Schmidt.

SJ MENS SHED APPOINTS NEW COMMITTEE

Shed treasurer, Grant Eakin, reported that the Shed was in a great financial position and recognised the main donors and supporters over the last year. They are; the SJ Shire, the Bendigo Bank Byford, MZI and the 2nd Chance Op Shop.

The members also passed a new constitution that is consistent with the requirements of the new Associations Act 2015, that welcomed all competent members of the SJ community to join and add to the success of the Shed.

Projects manager Graham Pailthorpe, listed the successful past projects and declared the new opportunities the Shed could embrace. The meeting concluded with a BBQ and fellowship to round off the night.

Thank you all concerned

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Facts About Australian Language and Slang

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• Some popular Aussie words/terms and their meanings:

• G'day - good morning or hello• Arvo - afternoon• Mate - friend• Cheers - thank you• She'll be right - it will be OK• Barbie - barbecue• Mozzie - mosquito• Bloody oath - hell yeah• Thongs - flip flops• Ta - thanks• Bogan - redneck• Australia as a name comes from the latin terra

australis incognita meaning unknown southern island

Facts about Australian Nature and Land• Australia is the driest of any continent on earth other

than Antarctica• The Great Barrier Reef is regarded as the world's

largest living organism, and is often listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World

• Australia is the only continent covered by a single country

• The highest mountain in Australia is Mt Kosciuszko, which stands 2228m high. Australia as a whole is a fairly flat country, with relatively few mountain ranges given its size.

• The Daintree Rainforest, found in tropical north Queensland, is the country's largest and covers around 1,200 square kilometres

• The Aussie state of Tasmania has the world's cleanest air

• While mining is one of Australia's biggest industries, more land is covered by pubs than mines

• Uluru (Ayers Rock) is known as the largest monolith in the world and is over 8km wide at its widest point

From: https://www.experienceoz.com.au/en/australia-facts

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A collection bin for unwanted eye glasses (broken or scratched accepted) is now available at the

Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre 2 Paterson Street, Mundijong

Bring them in and drop them into the bin!

Do you have any old eye glasses you don’t now have a need for?Don’t throw them out!!

Donate them to the Lions Club for recycling

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SJ CRC Business SJ Corporate membershipNOW AVAILABLE

An exciting new opportunity now exists for all business owners in the local Serpentine Jarrahdale area.

It’s a great time to be part of this new journey for the business sector

The SJCRC Business Group is responsible for providing business support, training, advocacy, marketing initiatives and events for all business members within our community.

Whether this be through participating in our business before and afterhours functions, promoting our “Think Local, Be Local, Act Local, Buy Local” campaign or ensuring that the community, as a whole, can fi nd you and use your services…… this group is for you.

One of the many exciting benefi ts you’ll receive by becoming a member is a business card listing on our website http://www.serpentinevalley.com.au – average 4000 hits per month.

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To further assist the promotion of your business, discounts on advertising in The Serpentine Jarrahdale Crier is an added benefi t of your membership. The SJ Crier currently distributes 5000 copies per month – 2000 copies emailed to our database and posted to over 40 facebook pages.

By becoming a member you’ll receive discounts on all business seminars and events conducted by the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre and on behalf of other relevant agencies.

To further assist the promotion of your business, discounts on advertising in The Serpentine Jarrahdale Crier is an added benefi t of your membership. The SJ Crier currently distributes.

We are also here to help you save money on other services to assist your business, such as:

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To join or for further information on this exciting new opportunity:please contact business@serpentinejarrahdale.org.auPh: 08 9525 5917

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