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THREE SPRINGS COMMUNITY GYM The Three Springs Gym Is now Open The has a unsupervised gym, accessible to members 24/7.

MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SH IRE OF THREE SPRINGS ADMIN CENTRE. YOU MU ST BE OVER 18 TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GYM. T Y GYM MEMBERSHIP FEES 21/22 Type Full Concession

12 Month $192.00 $120.00 6 Month $108.00 $60.00 3 Month $48.00 $30.00 1 Month $20.00 $10.00 Access Fob Key Bond (Cash Only) $30.00 Please Note : correct cash amount for bond is required , we can not split cash much appreciated.

Three Springs 360-2021

Western Australian Off Road Racing Association (WAORRA) is pleased to announce the Three Springs 360 on the long weekend of

25 -27th September 2021

Catering expressions of interest

Dinner (Saturday)

Opportunities also exist for organisations to hold raffles.

Please contact Shire CDO Sharon Bell on 9954 1001 or email [email protected] to register your interest. “First in, best dressed”

Covid Vaccination

INDOOR BOWLS

PLEASE “ WE NEED YOU “ New & Old Players welcome PUT ON YOUR BOWLING SHOES & HEAD ON DOWN WHERE * TS COMMUNITY HALL WHEN * TUESDAYS 9-12 NOON COST * $2 PER PLAYER If you would like more information please Ring : Adele on 0458 090 839

SHREDDED PAPER Available at : The Shire of Three Springs Great for worm farms, Compost heap, chooks and Garden Mulch

YAKABOUT The Yakabout is now free of charge & it is on the Shire website! There will be limited number of printed copies available from the Shire Office and Post Office.

Check out the new webpage with the issues from 2020 & 2021. To place an advert please email the Three Springs Shire Yakabout [email protected] , Or call the Shire on 9954 1001.

Yakabout Issue Dates & Charges 2021

16/8/2021 - 30/8/2021 - 13/9/2021 - 27/9/2021 - 11/10/2021 - 25/10/2021 - 8/11/2021 - 22/11/2021 - 6/12/2021

Non-Business Attachments (copies provided $8) Business

Full Page B&W $30.00 Full Page B&W $40.00 Full Page Colour $80.00 Full Page Colour $160.00 Half Page B&W $15.00 Half Page B/W $20.00 Half Page Colour $40.00 Half Page Colour $80.00 Quarter Page B/W $8.00 Quarter Page B/W $10.00 Quarter Page Colour $20.00 Quarter Page Colour $40.00

Adverts need to be in by noon the Friday before publishing on the Monday.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mondays $2 per player Badminton @6.00pm– 8.00pm Community Hall

Tuesdays $2 per player Indoor Bowls @9.00am–12.00pm Community Hall

Tuesdays $2 Entry Yoga @2.00pm-3.30pm Community Hall

Wednesday 25th August Ordinary Council Meeting @ 5.00 pm Council Chambers 26th-29th August Wildflower Show & Art Exhibition 9am—4pm Daily Community Hall

Do you have an event that you would like to add to the community calendar?

If so, please contact the Shire Office on 9954 1001

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

(IN THE CASE OF AN E MERGENCEY PLEASE CALL 000 FIRST)

DOCTOR ...... 9954 1013

FIRE REPORTING ...... 000

SHIRE OFFICE ...... 9954 1001

A/H – C.E.S.M...... 9954 1001

HARVEST BAN INFORMATION ...... 9487 6519

HOSPITAL ...... 9954 3200

INFANT HEALTH CLINIC ...... 9954 3213

MIDWEST MENS HEALTH ...... 9690 2277

(Talk to a mate) Mensline Australia ...... 1300 789 978

POISONS INFORMATION ...... PMH 13 1126

POLICE

EMERGENCY ...... 000

NON EMERGENCY ...... 9954 4222 OR 13 1444

SCHOOLS

THREE SPRINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 9954 3700

THREE SPRINGS PRE-PRIMARY ...... 9954 3700

CARNAMAH DISTRICT HIGH ...... 9951 1266

MORAWA DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL ...... 9971 0900

SHIRE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ...... 9954 1001

VETERINARY (DONGARA) ...... 9927 1329

RSPCA (MAUREEN ROGERS) ...... 0411 079 376

WATER CORPORATION ...... 13 1375

WESTERN POWER ...... 13 1351

Shire of Three Springs Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am- 4:00pm

132 Railway Road, Three Springs WA 6519 PO Box 117, Three Springs WA 6519

Telephone: 08 9954 1001 Fax: 08 9954 1183

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.threesprings.wa.gov.au

Services Offered: Library: DVD’s, Audio Books, Large Print Books Department of Transport Licensing, Boat Licensing (Tuesdays - Thursdays) Community Hall & Sports Pavilion, Sports Amenities Community Bus Hire Community Gym Public Computer Internet Access, WIFI Hotspot Dog and Cat Licensing, Cat Traps Photocopying Service Ranger and Emergency Services Visitor’s Centre opens approx. July to October (CLOSED) Shredded paper available @Shire of Three Springs Three Springs Aquatic Centre is Closed

Also based at the Shire Offices on a part time basis: Environmental Health Officer

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT TRANSACTIONS CLOSED MONDAYS & FRIDAYS

Department of Transport (DoT) Services At Shire Admin Centre Only Available 3 DAYS A WEEK * Licensing Hours: Tuesdays —Thursdays 9:00am to 3:00pm * Theory Test hours: Tuesdays —Thursdays 9:00am to 2:00pm * PDA Assessor:

Community Group Information

Churches Anglican / Uniting See Church notices Trinity Church Carter Street Diana Van Buerle– 0488 028 459

Peter Whale - 0427 541 080

Hendrik Greyling - 0497 22 4004

Catholic 4pm St Paul’s Catholic Church Fr Brian Ahearn Touche Street 9927 1451

0427 271 452 Community Groups Community Action Group 3rd Tuesday of the 4pm Aquatic Centre Function 9954 1001 month Room Craft Group Wednesdays 9am—3pm $1.00 Old Nurses Quarters Friends of the North- Brenda Bowman Midlands Health Service 0427 511 339

Historical Society Judy and Roy Mutter 0427 547 733 Mingenew Painting Club 1st Wednesday of Terri Traylen-Witt the month (March- 9954 1213 August) North Midlands Carnamah 9951 1036 Agricultural Society Returned Serviceman Ray Morgan League 9954 1014 RSL Women's Auxiliary Lorraine Morgan 9954 1014 Tourists Information 10am - 2pm Visitors Centre Cathy Reed 9954 7012 9954 1590

Three Springs Lions Club Cathy Reed

Emergency Services St Johns Ambulance Merle Isbister 0428 511 030

Volunteer Fire Brigade Training twice a Rod Ennor month out of fire 0458 246 531 season Youth Coderdojo Carnamah Richelle Essers 0428 921 464 Playgroup Lauren Cruickshank 0429 620 201 Three Springs President: Nadine Eva 0427 541 014 Parents & Citizens Catering Kellie Thomas 0418 902 108

Community Group Information

Sporting Groups

Basketball Coorow-Carnamah Bruce Chisholm 0428 591 318

Bowls Saturday - Pennants Three Springs Adrian Stokes Sundays - Club events 0448 483 476 Sporting Club

Cricket TBC

Badminton Tuesdays 5pm—7pm Three Springs Community Phil Berry Hall 0432 758 770

Golf Friday - Scroungers Three Springs Golf Club David Mutter Saturday - Pennants 0427 547 035 Sunday - Club Day

Football Training Tuesdays and 5.30pm - 7.00pm Three Springs Sporting Jim Heal Thursdays Complex Pavilion 0429 165 235

Netball Training Wednesday Three Springs Sporting Sulwyn Mutter Complex Pavilion 0409 699 019

Hockey Training Thursday Three Springs Sporting President: Heidi Taylor Complex Pavilion 0429 051 428 Secretary: Kylie Dennis 0438 238 171 Indoor Bowls 9am - 12pm Three Springs Adele Metsemakers 0458 090 839 Community Hall

Rifle Club Sundays Chris Connaughton 0427 547 007

Sporting Clay Summer - Saturdays Gary Turley Winter - Sundays 0428 888 075 Target Shooting

Squash Bill McGree 0459 057 580 Tennis

Yoga 2 - 3.30pm Red Room Three Springs Lorraine Morgan Community Hall 9954 1014

Durack child care gets a boost 22 July 2021

Child care services in regional, remote and disadvantaged communities in Durack will share in more than $7 million to help improve access to care and increase workforce participation. The Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) gives approved services critical funding that may be needed to keep them operating and increase the number of children they can care for. Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price said the Morrison Government was committed to giving Durack families access to quality child care, regardless of where they live with 43 successful Durack recipients in the latest round of the Community Child Care Fund grants. “In some remote areas, there may only be one or two childcare services operating and it is critical we keep these open so families can access the care they need,” Ms Price said. “While staff shortages and accommodation continue to be issues in parts of Durack impacting on place availability, the Morrison Government stays focused on funding facilities so more families in a regional or disadvantaged area can access care if they choose. It will also help achieve our Closing the Gap targets by increasing participation of Indigenous children in early childhood education,” she said. The Morrison Government has allocated more than $220 million to over 1,000 childcare services through the Community Child Care Fund since 2018. More information on the Community Child Care Fund can be found on the Department of Education, Skills and Employment website. Ends.

Media Contact: Rose Crane 0427 587395, [email protected].

More funding for headspace in Durack 27 July 2021

More funding for a dedicated headspace employment program will assist young people in Durack experi- encing mental illness to join the workforce, with extra funding of almost $2 million over the next three years.

Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price said the Geraldton and Broome headspace services would run the Individual Placement and Support Program to address barriers preventing people with men- tal illness from finding and keeping a job.

“I have always been a strong advocate of headspace and have consistently fought for extra funding and services. I am particularly pleased to see this program has been extended to Geraldton headspace and the Broome service has been re-funded to assist young people increase their employment opportunities,” Ms Price said.

“The Morrison Government continues to be a strong supporter of headspace too and this investment will be a boost to local mental health and employment services in key Durack regions by integrating educa- tional and workforce support with clinical mental health services,” she said.

Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the onset of mental illness in young people can significantly affect their ability to transition from study to work.

“This investment will provide local career assistance hand-in-hand with clinical support to help young peo- ple with mental illness enter the workforce and reach their full potential,” Minister Ruston said.

Nationally, the Individual Placement and Support Program will allow more than 6,000 Australians under the age of 25 experiencing mental illness to access a range of specialist vocational and employment sup- port services.

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Media Contact: Rose Crane 0427 587395, [email protected].

Microgrid Muscle for Durack

28 July 2021

The Morrison Government is committing $25.6 million to back 20 microgrid feasibility studies under Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund.

Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price said the fund is ideal for remote locations in Durack.

“The studies will investigate whether establishing a microgrid, or upgrading existing off-grid technologies, would better meet the energy needs of regional and remote communities. I am really pleased that there are three companies and locations in Durack who have been successful grant recipients,” she said.

The successful recipients are:

Regional Power Corporation

$650,000 to support the transition to a cleaner, lower cost energy mix in six remote Mid West towns; Cue, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Sandstone, Wiluna and Yalgoo to 100% renewable energy.

Sunrise Energy Group Pty Ltd

$1,377,101 Mullewa Microgrid Feasibility Study project. The Project aims to develop a commercially sound, technically and economically feasible solution to significantly improve ener- gy reliability, improve amenity for Mullewa residents and to retain and attract business to the town.

Generators & Off Grid Energy Pty Ltd

$357,593 Providing reliable energy solutions to WA Indigenous outstations in Kimberley Remote Indigenous communities and achieving emissions reduction

Microgrids reduce regional communities’ reliance on diesel generation, bringing down the price of electricity bills for households and businesses and cut emissions.

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Media Contact:

Rose Crane 0427 587395, [email protected].

Record Financial Assistance for Seroja Recovery 29 July 2021

More than $100 million has been committed to further assist the long and challenging recovery of the Mid West communities impacted by ex - Tropical Cyclone Seroja in April.

Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price said the largest disaster recovery package in the state’s history is necessary to continue to rebuild and important recognition by the Morrison Govern- ment.

“I have been in two of the most heavily impacted communities this week, Kalbarri and Northampton, and while there has been great progress there is still a lot to do. When Prime Minister Morrison and I visited Kalbarri within days of the disaster, we declared our ongoing and long-term support to help these commu- nities rebuild. I am proud today that this record funding commitment is evidence of that unwavering com- mitment,” Ms Price said.

“Importantly it is not just these two communities that will have access to this funding but 16 local govern- ment areas across the affected areas through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA),” she said. The package includes:  Community Welfare and Outreach Program  Recovery and Resilience Grants for Insured Residents up to $20,000  Clean up and recovery support that was approved in principle in May, and is detailed in the following packages:  Primary Producer Recovery Grants of up to $25,000  Small Business Recovery Grants of up to $25,000  Clean-Up and Restoration of Community, Recreational, Cultural and Heritage Assets  In-principle support for assistance with establishing workers’ accommodation to enable re- building “The record package developed to provide tailored recovery initiatives reflects my advocacy for these com- munities to ensure they are not forgotten, nor the extent of damage across a vast area of the Mid-West, and Wheatbelt regions, never before been seen in ,” she said.

This community recovery package is in addition to support already being provided by the WA and Com- monwealth governments under the DRFA.

Information on disaster assistance is available on the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website at disasterassist.gov.au

Ends. Media Contact: Rose Crane 0427 587395, [email protected].

Consumer Watch Consumer Protection 50-52 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 6530 Tel: (08) 9920 9800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au

Tips to avoid towing trouble

Car trouble can strike at any time when you are out on the roads, so it’s important to be across your rights before a breakdown or an accident occurs to avoid being taken for a ride by tow truck operators.

Following recent heavy rains, we heard from a number of motorists who broke down on flooded streets and allowed tow trucks to move their vehicles without ensuring a total price was included on the 'Authority to Tow' form. As a result, these motorists are now being charged exorbitant towing and storage costs by the tow truck companies.

Pricing is the most common aspect of the complaints we receive about tow trucks, ac- counting for about a third of the total complaints received last financial year.

There is no regulation in WA of the total cost that may be charged for towing services, so Consumer Protection is limited in our ability to assist if you feel you have been overcharged. To avoid being stung financially, it is important not to agree to have your car towed unless the total maximum cost of the towing and any storage is disclosed on the ‘Authority to Tow’ form you must sign before a tow truck operator can move your car.

Other common aspects of consumer complaints involve the behaviour of tow truck op- erators, as well as claims of them not using due care or skill, so remember that tow truck drivers are not allowed to intimidate you or use unfair tactics to make you sign an ‘Authority to Tow’ form or any other documents when you do not want to.

Our advice is to be prepared before an accident or breakdown – check your insurance policy to see what it covers and keep the insurer’s number in your phone and car so you can easily contact them for advice or on-site assistance immediately following an accident.

Should you decide to engage a tow truck on the scene, remember that the first one to arrive does not have an automatic right to your car – you can say ‘no’ to any tow truck operator. It is your decision who tows your vehicle and where it is taken. Having your car towed to your home, rather than to any storage facility, is an option to consider as it will give you time to talk to your insurer and make decisions without being under pressure and likely cost you far less.

For more information on tow trucks, visit: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/towing or to make a com- plaint, call us on 1300 30 40 54 or email [email protected]

Consumer Watch Consumer Protection 50-52 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 6530 Tel: (08) 9920 9800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au

Renters have rights in bond disputes

Tenants and landlords don’t always see eye-to-eye over what constitutes “fair wear and tear” at the end of a tenancy, which may then lead to a disagreement over how the security bond is to be disbursed. Bond disputes have been one of the major issues Consumer Protection has been handling since the rent moratorium ended in March this year, with new fig- ures revealing we have conciliated 206 disputes so far this year – double the number of disputes recorded in the same period of 2020.

Given all bond money is required to be lodged with the Bond Administrator, ten- ants should know that landlords have no right to keep any amount paid as a se- curity bond, unless agreed by the tenant or stipulated in a court order. When it comes to cleaning and fixing damage, landlords are only able to charge a tenant for the actual costs incurred and are not allowed to charge for a pre- estimated cost. When tenants and landlords can’t agree, the property condition report (PCR) is relied upon to determine what damage, if any, occurred during the tenancy. For instance, if a hole in the wall is noted at the end of the tenancy, but the damage wasn’t included in the PCR at the beginning, then the tenant may struggle to prove they were not responsible.

That’s why it’s in a tenant’s best interests to ensure the PCR is accurate at the start of the lease and for both parties to make sure the report is completed and signed. It is also recommended that tenants take photos of the property when they move in and include those photos with the PCR. A PCR should also be completed within 14 days of the end of a tenancy. Consumer Protection invites complaints from any tenant in dispute with their landlord at the end of the tenancy where they have not received either an in- coming or outgoing PCR, as well as instances where the bond has not been lodged with the Bond Administrator.

We also offer a free conciliation service to tenants who are in dispute with their landlord over the return of their bond. Contact us on [email protected] or visit our website at www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au If a dispute can’t be resolved, the tenant or the landlord may make an applica- tion for orders to the Magistrates Court of WA.

Astro Towns News

The Astrotourism Towns network is expanding. Over the past three years, Carol Redford from Astro- tourism WA has been working with innovative Local Governments in the Mid West and Wheatbelt re- gions to establish a stargazing trail across Western Australia. The trail is now set to expand in the Southern Wheatbelt and into the . The and the are the newest additions. Below is a list of all the Local Governments located on the trail so far. Together we’ve mapped 50+ locations for stargazing, observing with telescopes and astrophotography.

Shire of Ashburton Shire of Lake Grace Shire of Three Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Springs Shire of Narrogin

Family-friendly stargazing events continue to be very popular. Our communities are expanding their knowledge with lots of astronomy information and the views through telescopes have been breathtak- ing. Even on cloudy nights, it’s been entertaining with presentations on Astronomy 101, eclipses and the Universe. In the background, some pilot projects have been rolled out during the last six months. Exciting inter- pretive signage has been installed at Yandanooka Hall in the Shire of Mingenew. Trail marker signs have been tested in Darkan in the Shire of West Arthur. Plus, a pilot Yued Aboriginal Astrotourism pro- ject funded through RDA Wheatbelt’s NEDS program is coming to completion with more news to fol- low.

(Left to right) Madeline Anderson, Yued Artist & aspiring story-teller, Carol Redford & Donna Vanzetti from As- trotourism WA celebrate the success of the Yued Aboriginal Astrotourism Project at Dandaragan Primary School.

Follow Astrotourism WA’s progress at www.astrotourismwa.com.au

Church Notice Anglican/Uniting Church. Parish of North Midlands.

SUNDAY 1st August 10:00am Holy Apostles’ Church CARNAMAH Holy Communion with Revd Raymond Molyneux followed by bring & share light lunch to farewell Natasha & Joel.

Contacts: Diana VB 0429 888 558 Raymond M 0499 865 742 SUNDAY 8th August 10:00am All Saints’ Church COOROW Christian Fellowship with Ian Billinghurst.

Contacts: Ian B 0400 204 355 Nev B 0427 131 457 SUNDAY 15th August 10:00am Church of Christ MORAWA Ecumenical service with Pastor Graham Carslake followed by light bring & share lunch. (See separate notice)

Contacts: Dean C 0428 722 053; Betty R 0428 722 014; Kathy B 0447 595 379 SUNDAY 22nd August t.b.a.(Community suggestions welcomed)

Contacts: Phil T 0428 226 581 Diana VB 0429 888 558 SUNDAY 29th August 10:00 am Trinity Church THREE SPRINGS Holy Communion with Hendrik Greyling.

Contacts: Hendrik G 0497 224 004 Peter W 0427 541 080

Sport

Please note : TS V Mo @ Mo

PLEASE NOTE :

SAT 26th June 2021 G8- TS V MO

Will now be played in Morawa

ADVERTISEMENTS YOGA Tuesday Afternoons WHERE * TS COMMUNITY HALL WHEN * TUESDAYS 2pm - 3.30pm COST * $2 Co-vid Regulations Apply Lorraine Morgan 9954 1014

BADMINTON Monday Nights WHERE* TS COMMUNITY HALL WHEN* MONDAYS 6pm — 8pm COST* $2 Racquets available, Co-vid Regulations Apply, No Children please, Everyone welcome Phil Berry 0432 758 770

What a difference a year makes. Heading into the spring in such a different position to previous years with moisture in the ground and feed starting to get away. A couple of weeks of sunshine will help feed, lambs and calves as well as crops really bounce ahead. There is positives in most aspects of agriculture at the moments. Great rainfall, solid pricing in all aspects of the sheep market, record prices for cattle continuing to be achieved week on week and fantastic pricing for grain. With the tremendous season there is large amounts of demand for stock from within WA which hasn’t been seen for several years along with Eastern States demand. This demand from within the Nutrien net- work is for both breeding and store stock. In sheep, demand for store merino or XB lambs is rising each week as is the interest for breeding ewes. Forward contracts are available for store and processing lambs. $8.20 for Xb lambs 17 -28 kg DW score 2-4 in August. Orders for merino wether lambs and XB lambs are available now through the Nutrien network and AuctionsPlus sales are being used by clients. Muchea prices have been very strong with processors competing strongly to procure stock along with strong com- petition amongst feedlotters and agents sourcing store stock for clients.

Nutrien will hold all its annual sales as normal with nominations coming forward for all traditional sales. (See dates below). Each of these sales will be AuctionsPlus sequential to cater for both WA and Eastern States buyers. Nutrien Eneabba sale will include breeding ewes and lines of Merino and XB lambs. Nutrien Livestock WA will hold its Maternal Ewe Sale on the 28th October on AuctionsPlus. This sale is open to the vast majority of the sheep breeds to recognise the the work of studbreeders through the use of ASBVs to improve the breeding potential of ewes.

The July Nutrien Muchea Store Cattle Sale resulted in unprecedented prices for vendors. Local demand from feedlotters and Nutrien agents sourcing stock for clients outbid any Eastern states enquiry. These sales will continue on the last Friday of each month. (Dates below).

With prices so high and potential with the season we have, animal health and production should be kept front of mind. Nutrien stores have available to them all the products and options you may need. Nutrien WA has nutritional support staff and a vet available to assist with any queries. Nutrien does have the tech- nology and ability to complete feacal egg counts to assist you in decisions around animal health and drenching. Flies have already been active in the wheatbelt causing problems for sheep producers. Ensure your fly pre- vention program is in place.

For any assistance with any of your livestock marketing, animal health or animal production needs contact your local Nutrien livestock representatives.

Upcoming Nutrien Sheep Sales - Merredin Sheep Sale 7th October 2021 Corrigin / Wickepin Sheep Sale 8th October 2021 Eneabba Sheep Sale 14th October 2021 Moora Sheep Sale 21st October 2021 Katanning Sheep Sale 22nd October 2021 WA Maternal Ewe Sale 28th October 2021 Narrogin Sheep Sale 4th November 2021

Damian Halls Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock 0427280104

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