​Does Dancing with the Stars have you swinging in style or bopping to the beat? If so, then this may be for you.
 
Ballroom dancing lessons are being held in Wagin each Friday evening with sessions throughout the region on Saturday nights.
 
Lessons are held at the Wesley Hall, next to the church, in Wagin from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each Friday. It isn’t even required to take a partner. What a great way to enjoy yourself and get fit at the same time.
 
To put all the wonderful techniques learnt into practice, on Saturday nights there are community dances at different venues around the region. See the dance program for locations and dates.  Please contact John Lee on 0433 886 222 for more details.  

Friday March 8, was a fun Friday afternoon at the Bluebird Interpretive Centre and Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre with 10 students from the Dumbleyung Primary School Junior Room visiting the centre to learn about the Bluebird and Donald Campbell story.

The Junior Room is currently learning about Donald Campbell and the Bluebird story in school and after some discussions with teacher Mrs Bartram, an excursion was organised to visit. CRC Coordinator, come ‘CRC Teacher Ally’ for the afternoon, shared with students how, when and where Donald Campbell visited and broke a water speed record. Lots of questions were asked before the group were able to walk around and see the replica up close.

Students then looked through the Bluebird Interpretive Centre, spotting Mr Whoppit, Donald Campbell’s record certificate and lots of replica models. An activity pack was created for students which they completed in the large conference room whilst enjoying  delicious milkshakes courtesy of Along Came Henry Café.
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A huge thank you to the Dumbleyung Primary School Junior Room and staff for coming to visit the Bluebird Interpretive Centre and CRC. It was awesome to have you all look through the centre and ask lots of great questions. Further thanks to Along Came Henry Café for the complimentary and delicious milkshakes.

​Media Release                                                 March 13, 2019

Contact:          Executive Officer             For interview: President
Nicole Dimos                                           Jessica Koch
M 0437 422 000                                    M 0407 986 557
E nicole@spaa.com.au                            E Jessica.breezyhill@outlook.com
  
Guide yourself to the Dumbleyung Precision Ag Expo
 
SPAA Precision Agriculture Australia will head west to host a Precision Agriculture (PA) Expo at the Stubbs Park Pavilion, in Dumbleyung on Tuesday 2nd April.
 
Nicole Dimos, SPAA Executive Officer says “The SPAA PA EXPOs are popular events held across Australia and we are thrilled to bring it to Dumbleyung this year. The event is an exciting opportunity to see and hear about the latest PA technology across the grains, and mixed agricultural industries. I encourage all farmers and agronomists to register for this event that’s heading to the South West”.
 
Our program includes a wide range of speakers on the use of PA technologies in broadacre production systems, where you can hear the latest in data management, imagery, variable rate technology, soil mapping and testing, sensors and of course new tools in the market and PA providers showcasing their latest developments through demonstrations.
 
SPAA President Jessica Koch said “The event aims to provide an insight into, and inspiration from, the work being undertaken to develop and apply PA across the grains industries. The information will lead to new knowledge for Australian farmers and lead to great advances in agronomy systems management.
 
Nicole Dimos also points out that “farmers enjoy hearing about PA adoption from other farmers. The event brings across SA farmer Mark Branson. Mark is the owner-manager of ‘Branson Farms” a 1200ha mixed farm at Stockport, 80km North of Adelaide. The farm grows Wheat, Barley, Canola, Field Peas, Faba Beans, Lentils, and breed fine wool merino sheep that run on cereal and legume pastures. Considered an early adopter of PA, he purchased a yield monitor for his header in 1997 and has been yield mapping since then. He took up Controlled Traffic in 2004 becoming one of the first South Australian farmers to take on the system and operates on the same Controlled Traffic lines today. In 2002 he was a founding member and president of SPAA – Society of Precision Agriculture Australia. In 2005 he was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship where he travelled the world for 18 weeks looking into Precision Agriculture, Conservation Agriculture, their profits and effects on the environment. After the scholarship Mark has been adopting new farming system techniques learnt from his scholarship and has calculated the economic returns from the suite of PA tools in his toolkit.
 
Mark is not the only farmer on the program, there are more real examples with local producers, Bradon Mott and Glenn Ball sharing their PA journey proving that PA has numerous benefits and the importance of precision agriculture in their farming enterprise.
 
We also welcome guest speakers Phillip Honey and Frank D’Emden. Philip Honey is the director of Environmental & Cropping Technologies Australia, a small independent Precision Ag consultancy service located in the south-east of Western Australia.
Phil enjoys all things ag and tech related and was recently awarded business of the year, the best in local innovation and service celebrated at the Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards.
 
“Informing landholders of the practical uses of such technology under Australian conditions is vital, and SPAA knows that this year’s WA expo will help farmers improve their farm management skills” said Jessica.
 
Nicole highlights “SPAA strives to provide independent support for farmers to adopt PA. This year, we’ve made a great new connection in the region have partnered with Dumbleyung Landcare”. Claudia Hadlow from the group is excited about the event. “It is important to us that adoption and use of PA is achievable and beneficial so we’ve developed a program to suit the novice or experienced PA user; we see plenty of opportunities with PA in our region” said Claudia.
 
According to Jessica Koch, SPAA President “If you have an interest in precision agriculture, then the SPAA PA EXPO is a must. There will be PA experts on hand to showcase products and answer your questions, peers to network with and practical examples. The SPAA PA EXPO will offer something for everybody. I encourage everyone within the South West farming community to register.”
 
Registration commences at 9.00am. The cost to attend is FREE for SPAA members or $20 for non-members. Registration includes morning tea and lunch. RSVPs are a must to secure a place.
 
The event is supported by the GRDC, Dumbleyung Land Conservation District Committee, Landcare shire, Dumbleyung CRC and South West Catchments Council through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program
 
All details, including registration forms, are available on the SPAA website www.spaa.com.au  For more information contact Nicole Dimos by email at nicole@spaa.com.au or SMS/call to 0437 422 000 or contact Claudia Hadlow on 0429 612 447.
 
SPAA is Australia’s leading independent precision agriculture group, formed in 2002 to promote the development and adoption of precision agriculture technologies.
  
Event Details
Cost: $FREE SPAA members or $20 non-member rate
Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Time: 9:00am registration opens
Includes: Morning Tea & Lunch
Location: Stubbs Park Pavilion, Dumbleyung
Follow on twitter @SPAA_Inc #SPAAexpo19
Event flyer attached &
Photos available on request Please contact Nicole Dimos on nicole@spaa.com.au
 

The wet weather didn’t seem to whet the attendance or atmosphere at the 2019 Wagin Woolorama held on Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9.
 
The theme this year, the 116th Wagin Agricultural Show and 47th Woolorama, was ‘Celebrating Youth, Vitality and Innovation’ with the community coming together to showcase the diversity of agricultural life in WA.  Shown also was how ‘ordinary things can be done extraordinarily well’.
 
New Woolorama president and local farmer Howie Ward has been involved in the event for 14 years as Wool Steward and utilised the social media platform along with the updated interactive website to give Woolorama a proactive approach to reach a diverse demographic.
 
“Everything went well and was full up” reported Howie, “With Friday’s numbers up on last year and Saturday numbers only just under.  Thank you to everyone who came in the weather, as it was.”
 
Howie clocked up 50,840 steps on his pedometer over three days. This mustn’t have exhausted Howie too much as he played for Dumbleyung in the tennis semi-final at Dudinin the next day.  Well done Howie, you are a true inspiration.
 
Congratulations to all the volunteers and everyone involved in bringing together yet another wonderful event.
 
Full details and further information can be sourced at www.woolorama.com.au
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Last weekend the league fours and singles for ladies and men were played at Kondinin Bowling Club.  Kukerin representatives whilst playing well, were not quite able to bring home any league championships this season.  The fours competition was won by the Kulin ladies and  the men's section by Karlgarin on Saturday. In Sunday’s league singles championship the winners were Jill Fotheringhame of Karlgarin and Bradley Crisp from Kondinin.
 
On Sunday a small field played competitive social bowls followed by a bit of socialising.
 
Next Sunday Kukerin travel to Kulin to play in the second semi-final.  This is a must win match as it is curtains for the loser, with the winning team going on to play the following Saturday in the pennant grand final. There will be pennant practise for all who can be available at 4.30 pm on Friday afternoon.   
Article by Phil Adams  

REMINDER -Manning of Waste Sites
The waste sites in Kukerin and Dumbleyung will be open each week at the following times:
Dumbleyung – Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Kukerin – Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Passes will be required for free entry to the waste sites (unlimited free visits with a pass) or charges will apply without a pass.
A mail out with more detailed information will go to local PO Boxes however if you do not receive this please get in touch with the shire for more information, if you have lost your pass, or your landlord if you are renting.
 
Could this be your NEW business? 
RELIEF EDUCATOR - Dumbleyung Family Day Care 
The Dumbleyung Day Care is now running four days per week and with the demand for Day Care during school holidays we are seeking a “Relief Educator” to assist Leonie and Kaylene when they are not available or are taking a break. This person would operate out of the Dumbleyung Family Day Care in conjunction with our existing "Educators" as their own business. 
1. This role would best suit someone with a Certificate III in Children’s Services or a teacher who is finding it difficult to complete their minimum hours for the year.  
2. The role could also be of interest to someone who doesn’t have a lot of knowledge about children but are happy to enrol in their Certificate III Children’s Services and are of a caring and nurturing nature to provide quality education and care for the children in our community. 
The shire will guide the interested person in transitioning into this ready to go business. "The Educator" can care for children from birth to 12 years of age with the ratio’s of 4 children under four, and 3 school aged children, 7 children in total. 
To express your interest or for more information on the training and certificates please contact Nicole on (08) 9863 4012 or ntaylor@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
Great Beginnings will provide "the educator" all Policies and Procedures, service forms for medication, enrolment of children etc, National Quality Framework resources for programming, Toys from the Toy Library, processing for Government rebates, parents benefits, provide training with programming and source external trainings when it is available. They also offer unlimited support via email, phone, face to face visits and support with educators who are studying their qualification.
*The Priority of Access Guidelines must be used by approved services to allocate available child care places where there are more families requiring care than places available.
 
Landcare Updates
We are transitioning to having a Landcare mailing list to ensure that Landcare Information is getting to those that need it. To ensure that you receive this information, please sign up here http://eepurl.com/dL9Juc or contact Claudia at the Landcare office on 9863 4225.
 
Community Assisted Transport Scheme
By now you have hopefully received information in the mail about the Community Assisted Transport Scheme. The service is available to all residents of the shire, you can read more here:https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/health
COORDINATOR & AFTER HOURS CONTACT| Helen Gooding 0427 530 204
BOOKINGS| Dumbleyung CRC, (08) 9863 4829
 
EARLIER CLOSING DATE! Bain Estate Future Fund 2019/20
The application closing period for the Bain Estate Future Fund 2019/20 has changed to May. With the new closing date approaching the application form is accessible on our website NOW! Download an application form here :https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/bain-estate-future-fund
 
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