Saturday September 21 saw a good crowd on a beautiful day contest the CBH sponsored day with a combined Stableford  with cards drawn at the end of the days play.  Congratulations to the winners Daniel McDougall and Garry Bateup with 75points, and the runners-up Howie Ward and Graham Ball.  Gross was Lee Smith and T Bartram with the NAGA going to Liz and Jamie Dare.   

Thank you to CBH for their generous sponsorship.

Closing day will be this Sunday September 29, sponsored by Clem Henry. You don’t have to be a golfer, come along for a hit, clubs can be shared.  There will be a barbeque following so please bring a salad and sweet to share. Yearly presentations will be following the barbeque. 

For more information please call Margie Ward 0408 928 974 or Lee Smith  0427 637 242.  
Article by Tamara Bartram and Margie Ward

The Dumbleyung Men's Hockey team held their windup on Saturday September 21st at the Grande Olde Dumbleyung Inn (GODI). 

A great evening, Coach Mark Smith presented the following players the below awards:
Fairest & Best - Courtney Bairstow
Runner Up Fairest & Best - Jake Angwin
Highest Goalscorer- Courtney Bairstow
Most Improved - Ethan Henry
Coaches Award - Owen Wigg
Courtney Bairstow also took out Runner Up Fairest and Best for the Upper Great Southern Association - Congratulations Courtney!

President Dale Cronin then presented the Club person award and some thankyous. 

Clubperson Award- Ylana Shepherd for her commitment and support of the club.

Thankyous went to sponsors Pete at The GODI, Scott & Hanna at Landmark, Chad at Grain brokers and Great Southern Fuels for their ongoing support and/or contributions to our club. 

Thankyous also went to the rest of the committee, coaches and spectators.

Special mentions were made to Carmen Bairstow for her commitment to the club and in particular the juniors, Suzanne Cronin for her ongoing assistance and contribution and Scott Angwin for his achievements in Hockey.  
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Although the men didn't get through to the Grand Final this year it was a successful season and we are looking forward to 2020!
Article by Ylana Bairstow

On the weekend of September 21-22 2019 the Dumbleyung Gymnastics Club participated in the South Regional Gymnastics Association competition held in Katanning. We competed against seven clubs including Lake Grace, Narrogin, Esperance, WA PCYC, Great Southern, Denmark and Jazz Attack.
 
A total of eight boys and eighteen girls represented our club and participated in either Saturday or Sunday events.
 
Saturday saw the Male Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Level 1 and 2 boys arrive bright and early for a 7.30 am start. The MAG boys use rings, parallel bars, high bar, mushroom, vault and floor for their routines.  The boys did an amazing job and at the presentations for these levels we received three gold, three silver and two bronze medals!
 
Gold-Miells Astbury, Xavier Nenke, Oliver Filmer
Silver- Philip Adams, Oliver Hall, Cambell Johnston
Bronze- Kael Astbury, Benjamin Adams
 
At 11am the Level 4 Womens Artistc Gymnastics (WAG) girls joined the floor. The Level 4 girls use floor, vault, uneven bars and beam to perform their routines. Another great event, we received two silvers at that were awarded to Gabrielle Nenke and Eliza Jury.
 
Next up was the Level 3 WAG girls who also use beam, uneven bars, floor and vault in their routines. Another awesome effort the club received four gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
 
Gold -Tamika Cross, Camille Smith, Emma Dolan, Madison Steele
Silver- Katie Gray
Bronze - Georgie Filmer
 
Sunday September 22 rolled around with another early start, this time for the Level 1 WAG girls. The Level 1 girls performed 2 routines per apparatus - uneven bars, vault, beam and floor. Well done to all the girls and to the three gold and one bronze winners.
 
Gold- Tamzyn Kirby, Paige Nenke, Eve Gray
Bronze - Grace Collins
 
The Level 2 girls commenced at 11am and also completed two routines per apparatus on the following; uneven bars, vault, beam and floor. A total of four gold and two silver medals were won!
 
Gold- Lily Hall, Matilda Ditchburn, Lexi Ward, Isobel Doney
Silver- Alexis Jury, Dakota Pelham
 
Overall the gymnasts had a fantastic time and everyone put in an outstanding performance!
 
Our coaches have been amazing over the last two terms getting our gymnasts ready for competition. A big thankyou to Amanda Nenke, Helen Kirby, Paul Nenke and Greg Mycock. A special thank you to all parents for bringing their children over to Kukerin (some travelling a fair distance) to join us on the days of practice. Thank you also goes to our executive team, who work hard behind the scenes. Thank you also to our community who continue to support our club!
Article by Kylie Read

​The Dumbleyung District Club welcome the community to come along and join in the fun this October at Social Bowls! Each Wednesday in October, no pre-registration required and kitchen and bar facilities for a light dinner following the game! See flyer for more information. 

Fabulous shooter entry numbers once again. We continue to attract shooters from far and wide such as Exmouth, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Albany, Corrigin, Katanning, Lake Grace, Pingrup plus many Perth Clubs. Our club facilities are second to none and are enjoyed and appreciated by all shooters and spectators. The weather was kind albeit a little chilly in the mornings but nice sunshine during the days. Kukerin is known as a getaway in the bush with great comradeship and good country hospitality.

Our event caters for shooters of many different abilities including wheelchair bound, Sub Juniors (under 13) Juniors (under 21 ) Ladies,  Open, Seniors +50, Seniors +60, Rookies etc.

We would like to thank all our sponsors who contribute and make our event possible.

Our local club members have done us proud once again taking out the winner Trophies in :-
Teams Event :- Ricky, Steve & Robbie
Parent and Child :- Robbie and Liam
Open:- Ricky
Senior:- Steve
Super Senior:- Glen
Junior:- Liam
Open Revolver:- Stuart
Iron Man :- Robbie
Standard:- Robbie
Rimfire:- Ricky
Revolver :- Ricky
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We have a small club membership but thank you to all for putting in a super effort our on ranges, in the kitchen and in the scoring office.

We have just had confirmation Kukerin will be hosting the 2019 National Steel Challenge in November.
Article by Kaye Cook

Last Saturday September 21, the Lower Great Southern Hockey Grand finals were played in Albany.  Many ex local girls played and further won their Ladies A Grade Hockey Grand Final with a close win, final score of Many Peaks 1- to North Albany-0. Playing for Many Peaks were ex-locals Marisa and Charlotte Edwards, Sienna Ball and Darcy Ward, along with Alice Lydiate, ex Wagin and Craig Gambrell, ex Narrogin as coach. It was a tight game with Many Peaks only scoring in the last five minutes to win the game! Alice Lydiate was voted best on ground for the grand final – well done!

Earlier in the afternoon, Trish & John Leo’s Granddaughter Shannon Leo (ex Kukerin) and neighbouring, Louise Quartermaine from Wagin were in the winning team for the Girls Year 9 and 10 team from the Great Southern Grammar School who had Darcy Ward as their coach.

Well done to all involved and a great 2019 season!
Article by Margie Ward

​Whilst it is normal for life to flow and ebb with ups and downs, sometimes the downs can seem to take over and become overwhelming.  A great way to lift the spirit and get the good hormones flowing is to go for a walk, have a chat with a friend or spend time with a pet. 

This Mental Health Week we have combined these wonderful uplifting options and organised a Paws Walk ‘n’ Talk on Tuesday October 8th.  Bring a long your dog (on a leash), or maybe even borrow a neighbours four legged friend and go for a wander and chat. No pet - no worries - you’re more than welcome to attend without your four legged friend too!

The event will leave from the side of the Dumbleyung CRC at 9.30am and will include an animal and owner participant focussed stroll around town, maybe even taking in some wildflowers on the way!

Mental Health Week runs from 6th to 12th October 2019, and has been running for more than 50 years.  It is coordinated by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH), with support of the Government of Western Australia, Mental Health Commission and Lotterywest. The focus is on how we live, learn, work and play – realising it’s a combination of factors which impact our mental wellbeing.

Please pop into the Dumbleyung CRC, email admin@dumbleyungcrc.com or call 9863 4829 to register your (and your four legged friends) interest.

More information, links (including a wellness wheel) and resources can be found by visiting https://mhw.waamh.org.au.

​Your morning or afternoon coffee fix will now be met with a familiar but different face as Along Came Henry café now has a new owner, Tania Wirth! After four great years of coffee, breakfast and lunch, owner/operator and the person who opened the doors to Along Came Henry café in mid-2015 Marilyn Hasleby (Mazza) has signed off and sold the business to long-time employee Tania.
 
It’s an exciting time for Along Came Henry. With the same delicious menu and great coffee Tania hopes to maintain and build on the great business Mazza created as a welcoming and friendly hub for locals and tourists - a place to sit back, relax and catch up!
 
The delicious menu is now available for longer as the café is open from 8.30am til 3.30pm Monday to Friday and on Sunday from 9.30am til 2.30pm.
 
Grab your coffee fix earlier and/or later and to welcome the new month as owner of the café there will be an Along Came Henry special for the month of October;  a toasted sandwich and regular barista coffee for only $9.50.
 
Congratulations Tania on the new business opportunity and well done to Mazza for four great years as owner/operator of Along Came Henry Café.  A great partnership the CRC is delighted to hear the community hub will continue to be filled with Bluebird information, local services/information and the smell of freshly ground coffee each morning!

Landcare extends an invitation to locals and travelling visitors to venture out along Donald Campbell Drive to Lake Dumbleyung and partake in a spot of bird watching or just enjoy the peace and tranquility that springtime brings to this part of the country, especially on a calm and balmy afternoon. The truly magnificent sight of the sun setting over the Lake…….a photographer’s exclusive scoop of the natural reflections of the Lake and, of course, the view is just as good from Pussycat Hill.
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If your interest is bird watching of the feather kind some Swans can still be seen, which means they may have bred within the Lake environs. Heaps of water birds and a pair of Black Shouldered Kites have taken up residence in the trees behind the Yacht Club shed.

Other activities to enjoy are swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing, yachting, boating, jet ski-ing, photography or just enjoy a picnic with friends by the Lake.

The water has lost its freshness from when it first filled after the flood event in early 2017 and now the salinity has increased to above sea water levels so please remember to take adequate drinking water with you on your journey to the Lake. 

​DETOUR 129 Gate Rd Railway Crossing – 15 & 16 October 2019
ARC Infrastructure intend to upgrade 129 Gate Rd Railway crossing on the Tuesday 15 October and Wednesday 16 of October 2019. There will be a detour in place however it is not suitable for Road Trains. Road Trains please use Peterson Rd or the Highway as an alternative.
 
LAST CHANCE! Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Award
*Applications open 16th August 2019* The Robert and Daphne Citizenship Award is a $3000 donation towards education expenses open to any student from years 10 to 12 whose primary place of residence is in the Shire of Dumbleyung or the parents/guardians are ratepayers in the Shire of Dumbleyung.
Applications close on 27th September 2019. To be eligible, all applications MUST address the selection criteria. To obtain a copy of the Award application please contact Emily Edwards at the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012 oreedwards@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
 
IMAGINE ZERO – ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL CONSULTATION PAPER
The Road Safety Council wants your views on road safety before it drafts a new strategy for the State Government to consider.
Consider the impact of road trauma on your family and your friends. What changes are you prepared to support to help make our roads safe?
This community consultation is your opportunity to make a difference for decades to come. READ THE IMAGINE ZERO CONSULTATION PAPER HERE: https://issuu.com/roadsafetycommission/docs/imagine_zero_consultation_paper_fin/1?ff
Please take this poll and provide your feedback. A new poll will be provided every week. To contribute further, you can complete the quick poll 3, quick poll 2 and quick poll 1 or complete the in-depth Consultation Feedback Form. You can also register to attend a community forum.
HAVE YOUR SAY BY 18 OCTOBER 2019 WHEN CONSULTATION CLOSES
 
THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYs -  Day Care Vacancies Monday & Thursday! 
We are excited to share that we have welcomed two new Educators, meaning we can offer more placements! This means that we will also have school holiday coverage available for permanent and casual placements! If you are interested in permanent or casual placements for your child, please contact Nicole at the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012. Child Care subsidy rates may be applicable to you - read more here: https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/daycare
 
NOMINATIONS OPEN | Citizen of the Year Awards
Do you know an outstanding community member or group who deserves a little recognition for their efforts?
Nominate them today for the Shire of Dumbleyung Community Citizen of the Year Award! NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31ST OCTOBER
Request a nomination form at the shire office or nominate online: 
www.surveymonkey.com/r/citizenofyear
Awards presented at the annual Shire Australia Day Breakfast 
 
Results of Election
Nominations for Council closed yesterday, Thursday 12 September 2019 at 4.00pm. At the close of nominations all candidates that had nominated for this election were uncontested and elected unopposed.
The results for the 2019 Council Elections:
Dumbleyung Ward - Amy Knight - 4 Year Term exp 2023
Dumbleyung Ward - Nick Green - 4 Year Term exp 2023
Kukerin Ward - Catherine Watkins - 4 Year Term exp 2023
South Ward - Julie Ramm - 4 Year Term exp 2023
At the close of nominations there were no nominations received for the 4 Year Term on the North Ward. An extraordinary election will be held at a later date to fill the remaining vacancy.
Congratulations Councillors!!
 
Annual Vacant Block Maintenance
Some residents get the shire to mow their vacant resident blocks before the 1st November. In fees and charges,there is a fee where the shire will keep your vacant residential block tidy for the entire year for $253, around the same it would cost for a one off tidy. If you would like to take up this offer, in time for this year’s fire season, please get in touch with the shire before 30th September.
 
Prepare Your Home and Property for the Bushfire Season
The below website links contain everything you need to know about fire safety. Can’t access the links? Just contact the shire office if you have any questions.
 ARE YOU READY | FULL WEBSITE
http://areyouready.wa.gov.au/
CHECKLIST PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/bushfire/BushfireChecklists/DFES_Bushfire_Checklist-Preparing_your_property.pdf
PREPARE ACT SURVIVE GUIDE
http://areyouready.wa.gov.au/documents/14467-PAS-2014-WEB.PDF
RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
19th September to 31st October
1st February to 31st March
Restricted Burning Period – It is unlawful to set fire to the bush during this time except in accordance with a permit obtained. The Restricted Burning Period can be varied i.e. shortened, extended, suspended, reimposed by the Shire 14 days at a time if seasonal conditions require.
 PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD
1st November to 31st January
Burning is also prohibited on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Prohibited Burning Period – means that the time of the year during when it is declared by the Minister to be unlawful to set fire to the bush. Protective burning and burning to harvest clover can be carried out during this time only in accordance with a permit obtained.
REMINDER: BE FIRE SAFE ANNUALLY BY NOVEMBER 1 (Mowing and fire breaks)
 
Houses For Rent
Well aged units available for rent:
42A Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
23 Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
1/32 Bath Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
2/32 Bath Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
27B Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
 
Facility & equipment hire
When hiring facilities, plant and equipment from the Shire, please complete the paperwork and pay the bond and hire fee at the office. On returning equipment, please contact the office for an inspection and refund of the bond.

​Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Award
*Applications open 16th August 2019* The Robert and Daphne Citizenship Award is a $3000 donation towards education expenses open to any student from years 10 to 12 whose primary place of residence is in the Shire of Dumbleyung or the parents/guardians are ratepayers in the Shire of Dumbleyung.
Applications close on 27th September 2019. To be eligible, all applications MUST address the selection criteria. To obtain a copy of the Award application please contact Emily Edwards at the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012 oreedwards@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
 
Day Care Vacancies Available in Dumbleyung! 
We are excited to share that we are welcoming two new Educators, meaning we can offer more placements toward the end of August 2019! This means that we will also have school holiday coverage available for permanent and casual placements! If you are interested in permanent or casual placements for your child, please contact Nicole at the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012. Child Care subsidy rates may be applicable to you - read more here: https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/daycare
 
Results of Election
Nominations for Council closed yesterday, Thursday 12 September 2019 at 4.00pm. At the close of nominations all candidates that had nominated for this election were uncontested and elected unopposed.
The results for the 2019 Council Elections:
Dumbleyung Ward - Amy Knight - 4 Year Term exp 2023
Dumbleyung Ward - Nick Green - 4 Year Term exp 2023
Kukerin Ward - Catherine Watkins - 4 Year Term exp 2023
South Ward - Julie Ramm - 4 Year Term exp 2023
At the close of nominations there were no nominations received for the 4 Year Term on the North Ward. An extraordinary election will be held at a later date to fill the remaining vacancy.
Congratulations Councillors!!
 
NOMINATIONS OPEN | Citizen of the Year Awards
Do you know an outstanding community member or group who deserves a little recognition for their efforts?
Nominate them today for the Shire of Dumbleyung Community Citizen of the Year Award! NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31ST OCTOBER
Request a nomination form at the shire office or nominate online: 
www.surveymonkey.com/r/citizenofyear
Awards presented at the annual Shire Australia Day Breakfast 
 
Annual Vacant Block Maintenance
Some residents get the shire to mow their vacant resident blocks before the 1st November. In fees and charges,there is a fee where the shire will keep your vacant residential block tidy for the entire year for $253, around the same it would cost for a one off tidy. If you would like to take up this offer, in time for this year’s fire season, please get in touch with the shire before 30th September.
 
Prepare Your Home and Property for the Bushfire Season
The below website links contain everything you need to know about fire safety. Can’t access the links? Just contact the shire office if you have any questions.
 ARE YOU READY | FULL WEBSITE
http://areyouready.wa.gov.au/
CHECKLIST PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/bushfire/BushfireChecklists/DFES_Bushfire_Checklist-Preparing_your_property.pdf
PREPARE ACT SURVIVE GUIDE
http://areyouready.wa.gov.au/documents/14467-PAS-2014-WEB.PDF
RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
19th September to 31st October
1st February to 31st March
Restricted Burning Period – It is unlawful to set fire to the bush during this time except in accordance with a permit obtained. The Restricted Burning Period can be varied i.e. shortened, extended, suspended, reimposed by the Shire 14 days at a time if seasonal conditions require.
 PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD
1st November to 31st January
Burning is also prohibited on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Prohibited Burning Period – means that the time of the year during when it is declared by the Minister to be unlawful to set fire to the bush. Protective burning and burning to harvest clover can be carried out during this time only in accordance with a permit obtained.
REMINDER: BE FIRE SAFE ANNUALLY BY NOVEMBER 1 (Mowing and fire breaks)
 
Houses For Rent
Well aged units available for rent:
42A Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
23 Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
1/32 Bath Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
2/32 Bath Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
27B Manser Street, Kukerin: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
13/501 McIntyre Street, Dumbleyung: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $150 per week
Low income unit available for rent:
17B McIntyre Street, Dumbleyung: 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom $145 per week
 
Facility & equipment hire
When hiring facilities, plant and equipment from the Shire, please complete the paperwork and pay the bond and hire fee at the office. On returning equipment, please contact the office for an inspection and refund of the bond.