23 March 2021 $1 (inc. GST) Vol 23 Issue 05 GOLDEN FEATHER HUNT This year the Newdegate Public Library is taking Will you be the lucky finder of one of the following part in the Golden Feather Hunt as part of the feathers? 2021 Scribblers Festival. The Scribblers Festival celebrates creativity, literacy and the special place • White Feather - ready for decorating and the that local libraries hold in the hearts of children chance to win a Spot Prize; and parents. • Silver Feather - fetching a Book Prize; • Golden Feather - winning a VIP Scribblers Between 18 March - 7 May there are thousands of Festival experience, an iPad, and more; feather bookmarks in public libraries across • A special Sapphire Feather to be found at each Western Australia and we need YOUR help to find and every participating library for a Book them! Find one of the four different types of Prize! feathers hidden in the Children’s and Young Adults sections, follow the directions, and you could win The Newdegate Public Library will be running an some AMAZING prizes. additional competition. Send us a picture of you with your book and decorated white feather to be Feather finders win a variety of prizes, but most of in with a chance of winning an assortment of all, fuel their love of reading and libraries. additional prizes. We hope to see you soon!
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Contents NEXT EDITION Page 4 - 8 Noticeboard Wednesday Page 9 Whodegate? 7th April 2021 Page 10 & 11 Newdegate Summer Sports
Page 12 Family Man Advertising Costs (inc GST) Page 13 Grace’s Gardening Tips Full Page $35.00 Page 14 Wander this Weekend 1/2 Page $20.00 1/4 Page $14.00 Page 15 Astrotourism 1/8 Page $8.00
Page 16 AstraZeneca - Is it safe? Page 17 Roe Election Results All additions/changes to be in by 12 noon the Monday prior to printing. Page 19 COVID-19 Vaccine - What you need to know Page 20 What’s happening at the CRC Newdegate CRC Opening Hours Page 21 Shire of Lake Grace Fire Zones Monday - Thursday Page 22 & 23 Police News 8:30am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 4:30pm Page 24 & 25 Grain Brokers Weekly Report Page 26 - 31 Shire News Friday 9am - 2:00pm Page 33 Recipe
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It was great to see so many people come to the wind up for Sunday lunch at the rifle club. Delicious meat and gravy rolls were enjoyed by all. Thanks to the rifle club for providing the venue.
Thank you to Colin and Cindy Dunkeld for providing the prizes and the Sporting & Shooter association who donate $5 for every fox and cat to Men's Health.
Prizes went to the all women’s team ‘Samantha Fox’ - Tracey and Brooke Williamson and Rebecca (who also got a black and white rabbit).
The most foxes went to Dean, Richo, Bangers, Gav and Jack. Longest tail went to Jason and Wes. Thanks for participating. See you next year
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WEATHER FORECAST Newdegate Football Club
Max Min Possible Chance of Newdegate football club is seeking a cleaner for Day Temp Temp rainfall Rainfall the upcoming 2021 season.
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Please contact Rosie Allen Thur 25/03 27°C 9°C 0mm 0% 0430 039 259 for further information. Fri 26/03 24°C 10°C 0mm 0% Sat 27/03 27°C 9°C 0mm 0% Sun 28/03 33°C 13°C 0mm 0% WANTED
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5 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 NOTICE BOARD Congratulations
Chaz Hall & Aleisha McCagh, who welcomed their baby girl Olivia Gwendoline Hall into the world on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 at 8:10pm weighing 7lb 7oz.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Newdegate Tanks Upgrade
Water Corporation is starting to work to replace the existing 90kL water storage tank with two new 60kL tanks. The site is approximately 1km south of the town of Newdegate.
This work is scheduled to begin in late March 2021 and be completed by the end of October 2021.
We appreciate the community’s understanding while this essential work is undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please call 24 hour Faults, Emergencies and Security line: 13 13 75
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EXTENSION OF RESTRICTED *ROADWORKS* BURNING TIMES FOR THE SHIRE OF LAKE GRACE TO 30 APRIL 2021 Resealing works on the Newdegate- Lake King main road (Colie-Lake King Rd), works are Please be advised that the Chief between Haig road and Hewson road. Executive Officer of the Shire of Lake Grace hereby extends the Restricted Burning time Starting date, Thursday 25 March, for the Shire to midnight of 30 April 2021, estimated to be finished Wednesday 31 March effective immediately. 2021.
A Permit to Burn is required to light a fire in Half road closure. Stop, Slow Down and the open air up to that and including date. expect up to 15 minutes in delays.
Congratulations
Daniel & Whitney Watkins on the birth of Ally Elizabeth Watkins, born 18th March 2021 at 10:20am. Mum and baby are both going great.
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Whodegate?Aleisha McCagh
Current Occupation? Currently navigating being a parent but before this I was a teacher in Jerramungup.
How would your friends describe you? Honest, reliable, generous and caring.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Here in Newdegate on the farm perhaps with more kids.
Do you have a talent? Being really organised however that's hard to keep up with at the moment!
Do you have a dream job? Not really, I love being a teacher. Although it's challenging it's very rewarding.
Do you have any hobbies? I enjoy reading when I have time, going to the beach, walking and I don't mind gardening here and there.
Do you have a favourite book or author? Not really.
Who is your idol? I don't think I really have one.
What was your first job? Check out chick at IGA in Geraldton.
Do you have any pets? Yes a dog called Whiskey and a cat called Chardy (Chardonnay).
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9 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Newdegate Summer Sports 2021
BASKETBALL GRAND FINAL
Congratulations to Lake Grace women's team and the Celtics on being the 20/21 premiers on the night.
Grand Final Winners - Lake Grace Women's Team Grand Final Winners - Celtics Men’s Team Well done to Sonia Harding with her best on ground performance of the night. Also well done on winning the woman’s F+B for the season.
Well done to Dean Rintoul with his best on ground performance. Also well done to Trivan Davey on winning the men’s F+B for the season.
Thanks to those players who represented Newdegate at Country week over the March long weekend.
Thanks to umpires, scorers, junior coaches (Naomi, Teddy, Helen) and supporters for their contribution throughout the season. Also thanks to the Bek, Toddler and Teddy for their commitment to their roles for the club.
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NEWDEGATE CRICKET CLUB
Congratulations to the Newdegate Cricket Team It would be great to get as many spectators to the for making it to the 2021 Cricket Grand Final in Rec Centre supporting the boys in another Grand their new league! Final as possible.
The boys played their qualifying game at home on Grand Final start time is 10am, bar facilities and Saturday 13th March 2021 against Welstead. burgers and chips will be available at lunch time. There will also be a bouncy castle set up for the Welstead were first to bat bowling out for 49. kids on the day. Newdegate chased down the total and continued to bat to make 135 which earnt them the top spot on the ladder and secured a home grand final this Saturday.
H. Garlick made 52 Runs
T. Golding took 3/12.
The Grand Final against Jerramungup will be played this Saturday, 27th of March in Newdegate.
JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPION
CONGRATULATIONS to Ebony Westlake for her achievements at the Great Southern Zone Singles Championships over the weekend in Kojonup. Ebony is the Zone 10 and under Girls Singles Champion.
11 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Family Man - Your new favourite F-word Around three-quarters of men will become fathers Mark Dadds has developed and directed several at some point in their life. When they do, national intervention programs for children, research tells us that 42% of them will feel anxious youth, and their families, at risk for mental health about being a ‘good dad’. The link between problems. His expertise and interests focus on fatherhood and mental health is huge. child and family mental health, parenting and family processes, prevention and early Dads are a major part of many families, but don't intervention for antisocial behavior and mental always have the tools to complete parenting health disorders. He has authored 4 books and programs. The team at Movember would like to over 280 papers on child and family psychology see this change, so have created Family Man with and has given invited keynote addresses and skills dads in mind. Family Man is the world’s first online training workshops to international audiences parenting program and has been shown to throughout the world. improve a kid’s behaviour and parents’ mental health. Spend your time wisely! We know your "me-time" is precious, so Family Family Man has been developed by Movember Man have kept the program clear and to the point. alongside leading global child behaviour The episodes are short and take an average of 13 experts. It’s backed by evidence-based parenting mins to complete. Less than 1 hour to complete strategies that actually work. The team have put in three episodes. 2 weeks until you start seeing the time to test it with hundreds of families. It’s results especially helpful for kids 2 to 8 but can be used outside this age range. Family man has Every parent, child and household has different recommendations for correcting misbehaviour, needs. Family Man doesn’t try to replace working whilst reinforcing love and care. with a therapist or counsellor, but hopes you’ll find tools and resources that help you build a Family Man provides simple, yet effective, tools stronger and more connected family. for mastering the art of parenting. Making "family” your new favourite F-word. Movember have Also available created interactive episodes to help you navigate Tips for coping during COVID-19 - Ideas for common tricky parenting situations. How does dad keeping your sanity in these tough times. handle each challenge? You decide. Learn by doing and build your skills bit by bit. Family Man is a To visit the Family Man website follow this link Movember-funded program that’s free of charge. www. familyman.movember.com Get coached at no cost.
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12 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Grace’s Gardening Tips Ivy Geraniums
Light: Full sun is necessary for good leaf colour and flower production. Partial sun can help plants cope with high summer temperatures, but four to six hours is best for ample blooming.
Soil: A loam or sandy loam provides the drainage and root aeration that ivy geraniums need. Having a rich soil is not as important as a loose, draining soil.
Water: Ivy geraniums like regular watering, but not soggy conditions. Allow the surface of the soil to dry out between watering's.
Temperature and Humidity: As a South African native, ivy geranium plants like moderate temperatures in the summer. A heat wave will not kill the plants, but flowering will slow or stop during the dog days of summer. You will know if the temperatures are unhealthily hot for ivy geraniums, as the new leaves may look pale or even white in response to the heat. Average to low humidity is best for thriving ivy geraniums. High humidity can set the stage for fungal diseases.
Fertilizer: Ivy geraniums are not heavy feeders, but a light, continuous feeding will increase the bloom count of the plants. A convenient way to provide these nutrients is by planting ivy geraniums in potting soil that is pre-enriched with fertilizer. These potting mixes will feed plants with a slow-release fertilizer for one full growing season.
Potting and Repotting: When handling ivy geranium plants during the potting process, try to hold the plants by the root ball. Although succulent and thick, the brittle stems will snap off easily if you grasp the plant by the stem base, and you could end up losing several stems from breakage.
Propagating Ivy Geranium: It's easy to propagate ivy geranium plants by cuttings, and this will yield plants that are identical to the parents. Take a two to three-inch cutting with scissors you have dipped in alcohol to sterilize. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone, and place in moist, milled sphagnum moss, which will prevent damping-off disease. Pot up your cutting when new growth appears after about four to six weeks.
Toxicity of Ivy Geranium: Keep the swaying stems of ivy geranium away from nibbling pets. Ingestion of the plant can cause vomiting. Plant juices may also cause a rash.
Pruning: When your ivy geranium starts to look leggy, prune it back by about half. This will create a more dense, bushy plant, and will also spur a new flush of blooms. Old plants in frost-free areas can get woody, and may need to be cut back severely in the spring to rejuvenate plants.
13 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Wander this weekend… Location: Monkey Mia
Quick trip before seeding, taking advantage of the school holidays? Famous for its wild dolphin experience, Monkey Mia is surrounded by rusty red sand dunes, white sandy beaches and water full of wildlife. Apart from dolphins you may see dugongs, sharks, rays, turtles and a variety of fish in the water. Beside all the animals you’ll see in the water you are likely to meet pelicans and emus as well. Now’s the time to take a trip up the north coast of WA to Monkey Mia, stopping at Northam and Geraldton on the way. Or think about booking for another school holidays in the near future.
What to do: Dolphin experience: The dolphin experience begins at the Monkey Mia Visitors Centre with a short brief by a local park ranger at 7:45 am. When the dolphins are ready it’s time to get in the water – you’ll hang around in ankle-deep shallows as the dolphins approach, some of them coming as close as a few meters from where you’re standing. The ranger will explain how the dolphins are fed and choose a few people from the crowd to come forward and give a dolphin a fish.
Newdegate—Monkey Mia Shark bay reserve: The marine reserves of Shark Bay are most famous for the dolphins that visit the beach at Monkey Mia. It is also a popular fishing destination but there is much more to Shark Bay Marine Park and Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve. The many bays, inlets and islands in Shark Bay Marine Park support an abundance of turtles, dugongs, sea snakes and sharks. There are also communities of seagrasses, corals, sponges and other invertebrates, together with a mixture of tropical and temperate fish species . Make sure you’re prepared for a day in the water to make the most of seeing all these amazing species. Remember nothing can be taken from this reserve, including the shells from the beach. Shark bay reserve
Shell beach: Shell Beach is just off the Shark Bay Road 44km from Denham and 84km from the North West Coastal Highway. As the name implies the beach at Shell Beach is made up of shells. Trillions of tiny shells from one type of animal, the Fragum cockle, make up the beaches here and around L’haridon Bight
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Mars & Betelgeuse | 17th April
The Moon will be making a close pass by Mars this month. Visible just after sunset in the north western sky, Mars and our Moon are positioned very close together from our perspective. Directly above the two, the red supergiant star Betelgeuse looms, an excellent star of similar brightness as Mars.
When to look: After sunset, 17th April Which direction to look: North western sky
Galilean Moons | 17th April
Regardless of how many times you’ve seen it, the view of Jupiter through a telescope is always a breathtaking one. From the distinctive banded atmosphere, the great red spot and the four Galilean moons, Jupiter is constantly changing and providing a different view each time.
This time is a little bit more unique! From our perspective, Jupiter is passing close to the star Mu Capricorni (the 12th brightest star in the Capricornus constellation). So close in fact, the Mu Capricorni could be mistaken for a fifth Galilean Moon!
When to look: 2am to sunrise, 17th April Which direction to look: Low on the eastern sky initially, but moving higher by sunrise
Something Interesting: When first observing Jupiter with his telescope, Italian Astronomer Galileo Galilei was shocked to observe bright stars near to the planet that were not visible without the telescope. After months of careful observation and detailed notes, Galileo concluded that these bright stars not only moved with Jupiter, but moved around the planet too. Galileo announced that these stars were actually moons orbiting Jupiter, the first ever proof of moons orbiting other planets.
15 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 AstraZeneca - Is it safe?
Results from the long-awaited US trial of the when it is their turn: "The public can have every Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine are out and confidence in the thoroughness of our review." confirm that the shot is both safe and highly effective. More than 32,000 volunteers took part, The EMA review, based on data from around 20 mostly in America, but also in Chile and Peru. million people vaccinated, concluded: • the benefits of the vaccine in combating the The vaccine was 79% effective at stopping still widespread threat of Covid-19 - which itself symptomatic Covid disease and 100% effective at results in clotting problems and may be fatal - preventing people from falling seriously ill. continue to outweigh the risk of side effects
There were no safety issues regarding blood clots. • the vaccine is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots That should further reassure some countries that (thromboembolic events) in those who recently paused rollout of the vaccine amid receive it concerns about a possible link. Some are already starting to use it again now that Europe's • there is no evidence of a problem related to medicines regulator has completed its review specific batches of the vaccine or to concluding the vaccine is safe and effective. particular manufacturing sites
The Medicines and Healthcare products • the vaccine may be associated with very rare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the European cases of brain clots and clots in multiple blood Medicines Agency (EMA) say people can have vessels (known as disseminated confidence in the vaccine's benefits and should intravascular coagulation or DIC - the EMA has get immunised. received seven reports of this so far)
Anyone with a headache lasting more than four days after vaccination should seek medical advice, as a precaution. The same advice applies if ASHTON SHEARING someone develops unusual bruising. That is because the regulators have received a very small number of reports of an extremely rare form of blood clot occurring in the brain.
It is this type of clot that triggered some European
countries to pause rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. In the UK, five cases of cerebral sinus vein thrombosis (CSVT), among NEWDEGATE BASED CONTRACTOR 11 million people who have received the vaccine, occurred in men aged between 19 and 59. One of 25 YEARS SHEARING EXPERIENCE these was fatal. The EMA has received an additional 13 reports of CSVT. MEMBER WA SHEARING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (INC) CSVT can occur naturally and no link to the vaccine has been established. The patients also had low FOR A RELIABLE & PROFESSIONAL SHEARING blood platelet counts - cells involved with clotting. JOB Covid infection can make clots more likely. CALL OR EMAIL DARYN Dr June Raine, chief executive of the MHRA, said 0428 393 084 regulators would continue to closely monitor the [email protected] situation and people should have the vaccine
16 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Election Results Peter Rundle has won the Wheatbelt seat for a second term. Below are the Roe district results with 86.1% of the votes counted. PAINTING Reg. # 4709
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18 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine - What you need to know
The commencement of Phase 1b of the National details are correct, continue to practise good hy- COVID-19 vaccine roll out is due to commence giene, physical distancing and from the week of 22 March 2021 in selected adhere to local restrictions and understand how to locations. Many people are keen to know when, isolate if needed. If feeling unwell, don't go to where and how to book an appointment with an work or to activities in big groups and get tested. approved vaccination provider within their local area. Further information related to local primary health care can be found on the Wheatbelt Primary Members of the community can check their Health Exchange Site at eligibility, or that of a loved one, online via the www.phexchange.wapha.org.au/my-region-wheatbelt Eligibility Checker available at including ‘My Community Directory’ which is an www.covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility online directory of health and community services. If eligible, they will be able to view vaccination clinics and book an appointment online or via People are asked to please be patient - the phone. vaccination rollout will go slowly at first with more vaccination sites coming online over the next few There is currently a low risk of contracting weeks. All eligible Australians will have the COVID-19 in Western Australia and indeed in opportunity to have the vaccination in the coming Australia, so it's important to take the time to months. We are all committed to working together check eligibility in this round before making an with the aim of facilitating the best possible appointment or calling a doctor. information, care and future health outcomes for people belonging to our Wheatbelt community. The Australian Government Department of Health website contains further information and Thanks and kind regards, resources to support the rollout including a downloadable fact sheet listing the General The WA Primary Health Alliance Wheatbelt team. Practices, Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Services, and GP-led respiratory clinics as well as Phase Quarantine and border workers official communication guidance which will be 1a Frontline health care worker sub-groups updates as the roll out progresses. If the online for prioritisation method is not the preferred option, the National Aged care workers and residents (external site) Disability car workers and residents (external site Coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline is available on 1800 020 080. Details of State based Phase Elderly adults aged 70 years and over clinics (Co-ordinated by WA Country Health 1b Other health care workers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over Service) are in the last stages of finalisation and 55 (external site) aim to ‘fill service gaps’ where vaccination is not Younger adults with an underlying medical locally available. condition, including those with a disability Critical and high risk workers (including defence, Some, but not all general practices have opted in police, ambulance, emergency services and meat processing workers). to deliver COVID-19 vaccines for the next stage of the vaccine rollout, Phase 1b. Phase 1b is for the Phase Adults aged 50-69 years over 70's, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 2a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 18-54 (external site) over 55, adults with a specified medical condition, Other critical and high-risk workers healthcare workers and critical high-risk workers. Phase Balance of adult population 2b Catch up any unvaccinated Australians from We’ve already seen a high demand for the COVID- previous phases 19 vaccine, not just from people who are eligible for Phase 1b but in general. There are things can Phase People under 16 years if recommended be done while people wait for their vaccination 3 (Pfizer vaccine only) appointment. They can make sure Medicare
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What’s happening at the
Due to Junior sports training being organised on the same day we have moved this workshop to Monday 29th March at 3:15pm (after school).
The Easter Basket workshop run by Grace is suitable for all ages.
Please let us know if you would like to put your kids names down.
REC COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, 19 April 2021 6:30pm Newdegate Rec Centre
20 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Shire of Lake Grace - Fire Zones Do you know which Fire Zone you are in? 4.5 ton and above. The fire zones are used to look after and preserve our gravel roads after rain. The Our Shire is large; therefore, rainfall varies Fire Zones are used as boundaries for the road significantly in different areas. closures. Below is a map of all the seven zones in the Shire. For your convenience SMS messages are sent notifying when gravel roads are closed to vehicles Shire of Lake Grace
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POLICE NEWS
LAKE GRACE POLICE STATION 56 STUBBS STREET, LAKE GRACE. 6353 Phone : 9890 2000 Fax : 9865 1429 Email: [email protected] Personnel: Sgt. Travis Taylor, SC Fiona Main
STATION NEWS - The fortnightly Kalgoorlie get up at the right time and open my eyes, I will rotations are coming to an end. Scott has gone up see it. We can’t be everywhere at all times, and for the last time, and once he is back, we can all believe it or not, people will be very unlikely to get back to normal, having us as a three-officer continue with their behaviour if they see a local station. police officer walking by.
Travis had a bit of fun gloating about his latest The town is everyone’s responsibility. If there’s catch in Kalgoorlie. On Saturday, whilst working in drug dealing, taking or whatever going on that’s Kalgoorlie, Travis was asked to jump on a plane to not legal, come and let us know and we will deal Eucla, where he was to collect a convicted with it. Life isn’t a game where we have to work it paedophile, which was widely reported on the out for ourselves as its our job. Our job is to deal state news. This convicted paedophile is now back with the information presented to us, if we don’t behind bars after skipping reporting bail. have the information, we can’t deal with the crime. As to why he was let out in the community, I cannot comment, but the good news is, Travis was We are more than happy to take anonymous there to save the day and get him back behind information, however just to tell us Joe Bloggs is a bars where he belongs. drug dealer, won’t cut it, we’ll take it on board, but ultimately you need to let us know as much I think Travis enjoyed the trip, taking plenty of information as you have. Some considerations to scenic flight photographs, and I’m sure he may tell us are where Joe Bloggs keeps it, where he have been tempted to open the door at some deals from, does he deal from the house or car, or point and give the offender a little kick. But he some other location, maybe he meets people in a remained professional, and delivered him to Perth park or at a specific location? What does he deal to face court. in, cannabis? meth?, where does he get it from, where does he store it in the house or car so that we know where to look if we get a warrant, does he get a delivery or deal in drugs at a specific time? Basically tell us as much ask you can, and we will get the warrant and find the drug dealers, and kindly as them to leave town.
CRIME - Crime? What crime? We have had no reported crime on our district over the past couple of weeks. However, after chatting with a few people in town, apparently, the police must walk around with our eyes closed. I have been informed that there is a bit of a drug issue in town, and if I
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Police News Cont.. The source of the information can be kept yet to be established. Just as we were about to anonymous, and you can give us a call here at the head back to Lake Grace, we got another call to police station on 98902000, or contact crime attend in Hyden to another crash. stoppers (takes a few days to filter through to us) on 1800 333 000 or go online. Any information We are very grateful to The Lake King Tavern who about any offences, either drugs, traffic or crime very kindly made us some food as a priority, so will be taken seriously and dealt with as best we that we could continue with our journey and eat can. some lunch on the way to Hyden. On arriving at Hyden, we had a double whammy of a day, the TRAFFIC NEWS - SPEED TESTING: On our last in- second crash was ANOTHER fatality. Sometimes put, we advised that we would be carrying out our job is just so draining. It definitely has its up speed testing. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out days, but on a day like we had on this day, it brings to plan. We will aim to do this at some time in the us back to reality. The cause of both of these future, and will let you know on here when this crashes has yet to be established, however speed will happen. Instead of speed testing, we had to is often a factor in causing crashes on our roads, attend out to Ravensthorpe, first thing, to assist and on one day last week, we issued ten speeding them with a crash, which very sadly turned out to infringements in one day. If we worked on com- be a fatality. mission, we’d have a few more dollars in our pock- ets, that’s for sure. It was a long day, and very heart wrenching seeing two young children left behind having lost their That’s it from us this fortnight. father in the crash. The details of the crash have Lake Grace Police
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23 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Sea freight market boosting Australian export opportunities A significant spike in ocean freight rates, driven by to the panamax and supramax segments in recent strong demand for grain and coal vessels, is months. Soybean exports out of the US had a solid creating some turmoil in the dry bulk commodity start to their season, with shipments in the first market at the moment as consumers and the trade four months (September to December) hitting a scramble to cover forward business. record high of 39.6 million metric tonnes; China the primary destination. The leading sea freight index on London’s Baltic Exchange closed higher for the third straight week Dry bulk shipments accounted for 93.7 per cent of last Friday, with charter rates for the larger this total, with the balance of 6.3% shipped in capesize and panamax vessel segments rising for containers. This came on the back of extremely five consecutive sessions to close at 2,281, its robust Brazilian soybean exports in 2020, up 12 highest level since September 2019. per cent, or 83 million metric tonne, compared to 2019. And the rain-interrupted start to Brazil's Reports of a frenzy to secure panamax size, and 2020 soybean harvest has delayed exports, with smaller vessels, for the shipment of coal and the huge vessel line-up reducing the availability of grains in coming months pushed the main index panamax vessels in the spot market. 16 per cent higher across the week to cap the biggest five-day gain in four weeks. Total Chinese soybean imports from Brazil and the US in 2020 hit a record high of 95.3 million metric The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) tracks freight rates for tonnes. This is the equivalent of 1,906 panamax capesize, panamax and supermax vessels ferrying cargoes of 50,000 metric tonne, an increase of 296 dry bulk goods across the world’s oceans. It is not consignments from 2019. only a reflection of the cost of shipping raw materials from supplier to consumer but also a real Most of the pressure on the global dry bulk -time proxy of global demand for key commodities shipping system emanates from China, with its such as grains, coal and iron ore. It is considered enormous and growing passion for imported one of the most important global economic commodities such as soybeans, corn, wheat, coal indicators as it predicts future economic activity. and iron ore. Ironically, dozens of vessels laden with Australian coal lay idle off the Chinese coast The panamax index, which accounts for 30 per cent awaiting discharge due to the ongoing trade of the BDI, is the best indicator of the cost of ship- dispute between Beijing and Canberra. ping grain. It advanced 153 points, or 5.4%, on Friday to close at 2,975, its highest since September While the iron ore trade between the two nations 2010. That followed surges of 211 points, or 8.9 per remains unchallenged at this stage on the back of cent on Wednesday and 239 points, or 9.3 per cent increasing demand from China's steel industry, the on Thursday. It was up almost 33 per cent for the coal trade has been severely disrupted. Total week, the largest weekly gain since the Australian coal exports fell by 94 million metric week ending June 19, 2020. tonne, or 6.1 per cent, in 2020 compared to the previous year. This was primarily due to changes The average daily earnings for panamax vessels in China’s import policy, and to a lesser degree, closed last week at an average of US$26,773, a lowered global demand due to the coronavirus rise of US$6,595 over the previous Friday’s close. pandemic. That equates to an increase of more than US$0.13 per metric tonne per day on a 50,000 metric tonne The demand picture in the panamax segment of cargo. And the increase would be more significant the market for the balance of 2021 hinges firmly on on the high demand routes such as into China. China’s appetite in the second, third and fourth Incidentally, this is more than two and a half times quarters of the year. If Chinese consumers continue breakeven income of around US$10.200 per day. to buy agricultural commodities at record pace from South and North America, Europe, and to a Agricultural exports have been the biggest boost lesser degree Australia, the availability of panamax
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vessels will stay tight for the balance of the year, the south-west corner of the Pacific Ocean does and freight rates will likely remain high accordingly. have its advantages! The shorter distance to our While seaborne trade in the Pacific basin only key customers in Asia, relative to major competing accounts for 22 per cent of grain exports, 58 per origins, becomes our friend. Our global export cent of global grain imports are in the Pacific, with reach is also extended in a rising freight market. South East Asia and the Far East the largest demand centres. Since the major grain export regions, such The pace of Australian exports has been solid over as Brazil, Argentina and the US Gulf, are in the the last three months. However, it is behind where Atlantic basin, the average distance the majority of we need to be to clear all but stocks required to grain vessels must travel is much longer than those meet traditional inelastic demand in the second out of Australian ports to the same destination. half of the year. Australia's competitiveness has improved dramatically because of the rise in sea The sizzling container market has also created freight rates, which will be a critical competitive some positives for dry bulk shipping globally. advantage as we go head-to-head with new crop Some commodities often transported in northern hemisphere exporters from July containers are temporarily being transported as onwards. bulk cargoes, as boxes are becoming hard to secure and expensive. Some consumers who Call your local Grain Brokers Australia traditionally buy in containers are looking at bulk representative on 1300 946 544 to discuss your options due to extended container shipping delays grain marketing needs. and the potential for substantial savings in their raw material costs.
This is great news for Australian grain exporters, especially when we have a sizeable exportable surplus to clear. Being an island nation nestled in
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32 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Recipe - 10-minute chicken fajita tray bake
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
600g chicken breast cut into stir-fry strips
40g packet spice mix for fajitas
12 small white corn tortillas
2 green shallots
280g jar Coles Chargrilled Peppers, drained, coarsely chopped
Guac to serve
Sour Cream/ Greek Yogurt to serve
METHOD
Preheat grill on high. Drizzle half of the oil over a baking tray. Place the tray under the grill to heat.
While the oil on the tray is heating, place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the spice mix. Use your hands to toss until chicken is coated.
Once the oil is hot, arrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the tray. Drizzle over the remaining oil. Return the tray to the grill and cook for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and place under the grill with the chicken. Chop the shallots.
Add the peppers to the tray with the chicken and toss to combine. Return to the grill for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the chicken grill bake with the warmed tortillas, guac and sour cream, sprinkled with the shallot and coriander.
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34 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Contacts Justices of the Peace Services Mr Colin Connolly 9865 1010 Emergency Services 000 Mr Ron Dewson 9865 1224 LG Police Department 9890 2000 Mr Geoff Sabourne 9865 1171 Hospital 9890 2222 Mrs Amanda Milton 0429 654 011 Poisons Info. 13 11 26 Mr Colin Dunkeld 98711 556 Western Power 13 13 51 Mr Ian Chamberlain 98716 001 Water Corp 13 13 75 Mrs Rosy Sinclair 9874 7045 Directory Assistance 1223
Lake Grace Shire Councillors Councillor Telephone Email Len Armstrong (President) 0429 843 785 [email protected] Ross Chappell (Deputy) 0428 654 058 [email protected] Shane Carruthers 0408 369 432 [email protected] Debrah Clarke 0428 654 041 [email protected] Benjamin Hyde 0428 752 042 [email protected] Roz Lloyd 0428 711 534 [email protected] Allan Marshall 0427 943 291 [email protected] Peter Stoffberg 0447 281 181 [email protected]
Local Services Lake Grace Medical Centre 9865 1208 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm - 2:00pm) 2:00pm - 5:00pm Newdegate Medical Centre 9871 1528 Wednesday, 9:30am - 3:30pm Dentist (Dr Bryan Flemming) 9865 1028 Tuesdays weekly during summer. Tuesdays/Wednesdays fortnightly during winter Physiotherapist (Karen Rodgers-Smart) 0439 858 587 Child Health Nurse (Di Poultney) 9890 2246
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March Tue 23rd Recycle Bins Tue 23rd Newdegate Nippers - 9:30am @ the Tennis Club Tue 23rd Newdegate Junior Netball Training - 3:45pm @ the Rec Centre Tue 23rd & 24th Dr Linda Haines in Lake Grace Wed 24th Seafood Van - 3pm-4pm @ Nutrien Wed 24th Ordinary Council Meeting - 3:30pm @ the Council Chambers Sat 27th CRICKET GRAND FINAL @ NEWDEGATE REC CENTRE Mon 29th Easter Crafts Kids Workshop - 3:15pm @ the NCRC Tue 30th Newdegate Nippers - 9:30am @ the Tennis Club Tue 30th Newdegate Junior Netball Training - 3:45pm @ the Rec Centre Wed 31st P&C Meeting - 8:30am @ the NCRC
April Thu 1st NPS - End of Term 1 Thu 1st CWA Easter Egg Hunt - 3:30pm @ the Rec Centre Fri 2nd Public Holiday - Good Friday Mon 5th Public Holiday - Easter Monday Tue 6th Recycle Bins Tue 6th NMFD General Meeting - 7:30pm @ the Office Tue 13th Book Club 2 @ 6:30pm Sat 17th Newdegate Winter Sports - Newdegate vs Gnowangerup Mon 19th NPS - Start of Term 2 Mon 19th Rec Council - 6:30pm @ the Rec Centre Tue 20th Recycle Bins Wed 21st Seafood Van - 3pm-4pm @ Nutrien Sat 24th Newdegate Winter Sports - Newdegate vs Boxwood Sun 25th Anzac Day Mon 26th Public Holiday - Anzac Day Thu 29th Cuppa with a Coppa - 10:00am @ the NCRC
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