Tennis Update
 
The Great Southern Midweek Tennis Association is in full swing with fabulous tennis, many laughs and those famous lunches making the 2019/20 a brilliant season so far.  Teams include Dumbleyung, Katanning, Kukerin, Lake Grace, Tarin Rock and the welcome addition of Kukerin New to the competition, enabling each team to play each other twice and have a home ground advantage.  All teams are challenged by the variety of court surfaces within the Association from synthetic grass to lawn to the brand new gel hard courts at Kukerin.
 
Wednesday 20 November marked Round 5 and gale force weather conditions.  There were probably a few choice aces and match play as a result of the wind!  Kukerin hosted Katanning and continued their perfect match play for the season with five out of five wins, cementing their top of the ladder status (which also was the first competitive game on the new courts! What a great start!).  Tarin Rock hosted Dumbleyung and Lake Grace hosted Kukerin New with the home teams both winning their respective matches. 
 
Match scores Round 5
Kukerin (9 sets)                v              Katanning (0 sets)
Lake Grace (8 sets)          v              Kukerin New (1 set)
Tarin Rock (8 sets)           v              Dumbleyung (1 set)
 
Ladder

1. Kukerin            (5 wins)
2. Tarin Rock       (4 wins)
3. Lake Grace      (3 wins)
4. Katanning        (1 win)
5. Kukerin New    (1 win)
6. Dumbleyung    (1 win)

 
Round 6 : 27 November 2019
Kukerin New      v              Dumbleyung
Katanning            v              Tarin Rock
Kukerin                v              Lake Grace
 
Round 7 : 4 December 2019
Dumbleyung      v              Katanning
Tarin Rock           v              Lake Grace
Kukerin                v              Kukerin New (Derby game!)
Article by Pip Gooding

Last Saturday there was a general bye in the pennant competition owing to the Ladies I.L.R.R. pairs, being played over the week-end.  With harvest drawing to a close ten men attended and played social bowls later in the afternoon.

 Next Saturday the pennant competition resumes and Kukerin will travel to Kulin for our match. This will be a tough encounter as Kulin have been hard to defeat on their home green over many years so a good effort will be needed by all players.  There will be pennant practise for all available players from 5.00 pm Friday afternoon.
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 Next Sunday with harvest winding down it is planned to conduct a “Corporate Bowls” competition for all residents who can make the effort to come along and have some fun and socialise for the evening. Players intending to participate are asked to arrive at the club by 4.30 pm. For further information please contact Ross Ditchburn.
Article by Phil Adams

Triples and Pairs went down to Darkan on the weekend. Triples team included S. Hughes, G. Bateup, G. Cronin and pairs G. Jose and M. Roberts. Triples, we didn’t have a good day on Saturday but Sunday a different day, we jumped out of the blocks! The first two games and drew one. Last game tactics don’t put any close to the 8th end and it worked! One won! It took Goofy two days on the last end of the last game to get chalk on his bowl – over the moon you bloody beauty!
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Pairs, two cocky little roosters won 3! Played some awesome bowls and someone had a wrong bias and a bottle of Baileys was bought – don’t know who that was Russel?
Article by Graham Cronin

​READ THE MOST RECENT LAKE EXPRESS NEWSLETTER HERE:https://mailchi.mp/97f462654646/shire-newsletter-lake-express-2547345
 
Decisions from the Ordinary Meeting of Council held in Dumbleyung 21 November 2019.

• Approval was given to Heather Wright to collect native fruit and seeds from Shire controlled reserves for a 3-year period, subject to conditions
• Council chose to receive the $14,269 surplus distribution from the insurance scheme by direct deposit.
• Council adopted updated Regional Price Preference and Purchase of Goods and Services policies
• Council instructed delegates to the Central Country Zone of WALGA how to vote on 17 items for decision
• Council voted to advise WALGA that it does not support the amendment to the preferred model for Third Party Appeal Rights in Planning
• Council voted to continue the utilities subsidy for the Dumbleyung CRC until the end of the financial year, and gave permission for the installation of solar panels if grant funding can be found
• Council gave Development Approval for a Home Occupation (Food Production) Application for Lot 171 (No 100) Taylor Street, Dumbleyung
• Council voted to extend its current short-term liquidity lending facility with the Western Australian Treasury Corporation until 30 June 2020
• Council considered the 2020 Dumbleyung Citizen of the Year Award with the result to be kept confidential until after the announcement on Australia Day 2020

Councillor Nicholas Green has tendered his resignation effective immediately, meaning that a second extraordinary election will need to be conducted with a date to be set at the December 2019 meeting of Council. Please consider whether you could help with decision making for the community and apply for this position. If you have any queries, please contact one of the existing Councillors or the Chief Executive Officer.
The first extraordinary election (to be held 17 January 2020) will open for nominations between 4 December 2019 and 4.00pm 11 December 2019. See separate notice attached.
Peter Crispin
Chief Executive Officer
 
Local Government Extraordinary Elections
Friday 17 January 2020
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are called for the following Local Government Extraordinary Election, to be held on Friday, 17 January 2020 to fill the following vacancy on the Shire of Dumbleyung;

• NORTH WARD - 4 year term

Nomination Time and Place

• Nominations open on Wednesday, 4 December 2019
• Nominations must be lodged by 4.00pm, Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer at any time during the above period at the offices of the Shire of Dumbleyung.
 
Nomination Requirements
Candidates are required to lodge with the Returning Officer:

• a completed nomination in the prescribed form, signed and witnessed.
• a single A4 page profile containing not more than 150 words.
• a nomination deposit of $80.

To nominate, every individual must complete the mandatory online candidate induction module available via the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries website at www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates in the election can be obtained by contacting the Shire of Dumbleyung.
 
SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG
32 Harvey Street, Dumbleyung 6350
RETURNING OFFICER: Peter Crispin
TEL: 9863 4012 EMAIL: ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
NOMINATION PLACE: 32 Harvey Street, Dumbleyung 6350
 
from our Shire President Julie Ramm
To Ratepayers of the Shire of Dumbleyung
As the newly elected President of the Shire of Dumbleyung I want to thank the Shire Councillors for their show of faith in electing me unopposed. I aim to uphold the position to the best of my ability.
To the outgoing President and who is now our Deputy President, Jacki Ball, I wish to thank Jacki for her dedication to the role over the last 2 years. Jacki has steered our ship well and on behalf of all Councillors I thank you for guiding us through a strong period of transition.
For those that don’t know me: I am married to Chris Ramm, have 2 grown children: Georgia and Jaxon and we farm cereals and sheep in the Nairibin/Datatine area. I have lived in Dumbleyung for 29 years and been actively involved in: Netball, Tennis, P&C, Hockey, Gymnastics, Bookclub, the CRC committee, Stubbs Park Board and other regional/state committees. I was also a book keeper off farm for many years but have ceased this to streamline my focus to our farm, family, friends and the role of Shire President.
During the elected term of 2 years as Shire President I look forward to working with Council, Shire staff and an engaged community to deliver key services and facilities. I aim to provide effective  leadership and communication within Council and our Community. My focus will be in providing good governance and sound financial management for ratepayers within the Shire of Dumbleyung
 
The ability for a Council to be successful hinges on open and clear communication. I aim to improve our communication methods to the Community and rely on you, the Community, for feedback. If anyone has queries or concerns regarding Council issues, please contact either myself on 0429642014, email: cr.ramm@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au or any of our Councillors: Jacki Ball, Grant Lukins, Catherine Watkins, Marilyn Hasleby, Amy Knight or Bevan Doney.
We are fortunate to have a staff of dedicated workers in our Shire providing administration, outside works and sound management and I want to take this opportunity to thank them all. I look forward to working with Council, Shire staff and ratepayers to provide our Shire with services and facilities that best suit our needs.
 
Kind regards,
 
Julie Ramm
 
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY - Expressions of Interest - Horse Paddock Lease
Expressions of Interest are invited for a three-year lease of the land known as the ‘Horse Paddock’. The lease will run from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2023 and will be given on the proviso that once during the three years a legume crop is grown and a one tonne per hectare lime program is carried out within the first year of the lease.
Expressions of interest close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019 and are to be sent to the Shire for the attention of Ms Zoey Eyre, PO Box 99 Dumbleyung WA 6350 or emailed to zeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
 
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST COUNCIL CHRISTMAS CATERING
The Shire of Dumbleyung is seeking expressions of interest to supply food and catering services for the Council Christmas Dinner in December.
When:     Thursday 19 December 2019 at 7pm
Where:    Shire of Dumbleyung Council Chambers                           
Numbers: 30-40 people (numbers confirmed closer to date)
Budget:   Maximum $40 per head
3 Course Meal comprising of Appetisers,
Main Course and Desserts required.
To register your interest please submit a menu to Zoey Eyre by 4.00pm Monday 2 December 2010 by post to: Shire of Dumbleyung, Attention – Zoey Eyre, PO Box 99 Dumbleyung WA 6350, dropped in to the administration office or emailed tozeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
For further information please contact Zoey Eyre on 9863 4012 or emailzeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
 
Shire of Dumbleyung Australia Day Celebration and Awards 2020
The Shire of Dumbleyung Australia Day Celebration and Awards will be held Sunday 26 January 2020 from 8:30am at the Dumbleyung Swimming Pool. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a free cooked breakfast :) Please RSVP to the shire office (08) 9863 4012.
 
Building a Shed, House or Any Other Structure ON YOUR FARM OR IN TOWN?
The Shire of Dumbleyung requires that a Building Permit be issued prior to the construction of a shed, patio, pergola, carport, garage, outbuilding, new dwelling or additions to an existing dwelling, grouped dwelling or additional dwellingboth in town and on farms. Please visit https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/building for further information and contact the 9863 4012 prior to commencing any works to ensure you have the relevant approvals. 
 
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

Do you have Carnaby’s cockatoos nesting on, or near your property?  If you do, the Dumbleyung Landcare office would like to hear from you.  We also would like to hear if the birds have previously nested on your property or you have seen them fly over.
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Carnaby’s cockatoos’ nest between July and January using tree hollows to raise 1 or 2 chicks per year.  During this period, the birds will forage within approximately 6km of their nest site to bring food back to their chicks.

Dumbleyung Landcare is working with the South West Catchments Council and Birdlife to halt the decline of the Carnaby’s cockatoo by improving their breeding success.  We are working to identify all known nesting sites within the Shire of Dumbleyung and to determine if there is enough foraging habitat available near these nesting sites.  The location of nesting sites that are no longer used is also very valuable information, and we are keen for these sites to be identified and remedied.

This project will run for 4 years to identify and improve as many nesting sites as possible.

Pair of Carnaby's Black cockatoo.

Pollination and Farm Resilience Survey
South West Catchments Council is implementing a 4-year project with farmers to improve crop pollination in canola, avocados and orchards (apples, stone fruit).

If you farm one or more of these crops, and would like to take part in the project, please email Mike Christensen: mike.christensen@swccnrm.org.au, and we will start the process with a phone interview. Alternatively, you can do an online survey here.  (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JLNGZXV)

For those able to participate in a phone interview we will be giving you a $30 voucher to a rural supplier near you.

Early November at Tarin Rock and I immediately noticed that the Eucalypts are starting to flower. It has been quiet as not a lot of the trees or mallees have shown any inclination to produce any flowers during late winter and early spring this year.
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From last month’s notice you might have heard that the walk through the reserve was well attended and that there was lots to see. Now, a month later, most of the obvious flowering activity has disappeared, however the beautiful beaufortias are in full bloom, especially B. incana and B. schaueri. B. incana especially would make a good garden shrub as it has a long flowering period and grows in sand or laterite. Another good garden plant would be Banksia sphaerocarpa var. caesia. Both plants would probably need a bit of pruning as they can grow rather wide. But they are waterwise plants and wouldn’t need much water after they have been established. I do not know if any local nurseries grow these plants but it might be good to ask around.

I found some new sun orchids last month, and am seeing plants that were not in flower last year. I am getting the distinct feeling that in this part of the Wheatbelt not only is the flowering related to rainfall, but a number of plants might not flower every year, and prefer to conserve their energy by putting it into new growth, or into underground tubers. Some plants regrow leaves every year, but if they haven’t had enough rain, (or a fire), no flower stalks will be formed. It doesn’t help either that our climate is changing so rapidly. This is rather frustrating as I only have a small window of opportunity to find the flowers of these species, and I can be looking for them for 2 years and not see any flowers. Such is currently the case with Chamaescilla spiralis, Microtis sp. (a Mignonette Orchid), and Drosera erythrorhiza (Red Ink Sundew). Or they flower for a short period when I am not around…. I was lucky enough to find a native storksbill, Pelargonium havlasiae in flower, which also grows in the damper areas of the reserve.

I was very fortunate this month to see a trigger plant (Stylidium neglectum) putting on a mass flowering display, offset by the yellow Waitzia everlasting, which complimented the pink carpet in the reserve. These are the things that give me great pleasure to see. It is comparable to the pink and white everlasting displays up north, but doesn’t last as long. I will be back from 2 till 7 December, focussing once again upon Eucalypts.

If you have any questions or want to assist, you can reach me by email at tarinrockbook@gmail.com or by phone on 0439978550.

Article by Jolanda Keeble

For the last two years key landmarks across Perth and throughout the state have been notably lit up in orange colours, as part of the campaign to stop Violence against Women in Western Australia. The McGowan Government and its first dedicated Minister for prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, the Hon Simone McGurk MLA have a program that runs annually for 16 days. The initiative began in 2017, running from the 25th of November til December 10th 2019.  Designed to bring attention to how we treat women and how violence – any kind of violence – can affect women and the community.

In 2018, Western Australia recorded the largest number of family and domestic violence related homicide offences across the nation. To assist in shining a light on these horrible acts of violence the campaign includes local events, media, social media and other awareness raising activities to promote positive outcomes and inspire action.

The campaign also highlights organisations, agencies, communities and individuals working to end violence against women. Throughout the state they have an opportunity to show their support for ending violence against women, including family, domestic and sexual violence.

There are many ways you - individuals, groups and communities can speak out about violence. The Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre has orange badges you and your staff can wear to recognise the 16 days in WA Campaign. Pop in and grab one today or for more information please click the link below:
 https://www.communities.wa.gov.au/media/2051/16-days-in-wa-resource-kit.pdf

If you or someone you know need help please seek more information at www.1800RESPECT.ORG.AU or call the free 24hr emergency Domestic Violence Helpline on 1800 007 339.
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The information for this article has been sourced from The 16 Days in WA Campaign Kit.
Article by Ella Grundy

What to get that special someone? Maybe just spoil yourself? Or are you needing to get around to those last minute jobs before the whole family arrives!

Shopping local has a huge list of benefits from: increasing our local economy, providing opportunities for employment, having your product or good instantly (don’t have to wait for the online shopping to arrive!) and supporting the greater community as many of these businesses provide sponsorship and donations throughout the year!

To help you shop and support local this festive season the CRC has extended the invitation to businesses to be a part of our ‘Holiday Gift guide’. The gift guide includes deals, promotions and reminders of the great services we have on our back door step – whether it’s for you or for that special someone!

Be sure to make the most of these offers and remember the next time you need ‘that’ item or you ‘need’ someone to come out and help fix that problem – use local!
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The gift guide is valid from November 27th til 24th December 2019. See flyer for more information! The Holiday Gift Guide is also coming to your mailbox and can be viewed on the Dumbleyung CRC Facebook page!