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SHIRE OF CUNDERDIN NEWSLETTER

A Message From The Shire President

Harvest For those involved with harvesting for the last five to six weeks it's been a very busy period – particularly without the interruption of harvest bans. This must be a first and with reasonably good weather, will allow harvest to finish earlier this year. With the late emergence of crops, a soft spring was needed which was what we got. It allowed crops to ripen in their own time, which gave better cereal yields than expected. These better yields have benefited all businesses and the community.

Acting CEO We welcome Stephen Tindale to our Shire as Acting CEO after the departure of our previous CEO for almost six years in Peter Naylor. Peter has taken up a Shire position as CEO in Laverton. We wish Peter and Heather well in their new place of work and residence. Stephen started with us on the 19th November and comes with vast experience in local government having served in Subiaco, Cottesloe, Narrogin, East Pilbara as CEO and three other shires as Acting CEO. Stephen will be Acting CEO until a new CEO is appointed which is being addressed at this very moment.

New Councillor We also welcome Jayson Goldson to the Shire. Jayson was sworn in as Councillor in the October meeting of council along with previous Councillors in Norm Jenzen, Alison Harris and Dennis Whisson for a four year term. Jayson comes with an in depth knowledge of business and financial experience gained from his position as Manager of the Cunderdin Farmers Cooperative for many years. Also his commitment to the community makes him an ideal person to represent the Shire. We hope your time is a fruitful one Jayson.

Christmas in the Park 2017

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Meckering Earthquake Anniversary

Sunday October 14, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Meckering earthquake. To commemorate this significant occasion, the town of Meckering will host a gala dinner on the evening of Saturday 13 October 2018 and a festival type event on Sunday 14 October. The Meckering Earthquake 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event will provide a festival like atmosphere with market stalls, food and beverage for purchase and family friendly entertainment and attractions. Council is currently working with the Meckering Earthquake Anniversary Committee to obtain funding for this event, and will finalise the details next year. A huge thank you to the Meckering Earthquake Anniversary Committee and event lead organiser, Rebekah Burges for their efforts in this project thus far.

Aged Appropriate Accommodation (AAA) The eight, two bedroom accommodation units and the two, three bedroom palliative and respite units are nearing completion with the official opening and Expo planned for the March/April period of 2018. In the absence of government funding, Council is still considering the future of the old Bowling and Tennis Club building. It could be used as a meeting and common room for the AAA and encourage day-to-day contact between those living in the units.

Southern Inland Health Initiative Construction of new primary health care complex has started and is due for completion in the second half of next year. More information on its services will be provided in future editions of the Bandicoot by staff from the Cunderdin Health Centre (Hospital) and WA Country Health Service. The year 2018 will be one to remember and with that, I wish you all a happy Christmas, a safe holiday period and a prosperous New Year. See you all at the "Lions" Australia Day breakfast to start the New Year! Dennis Whisson Shire President

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6 DECEMBER 2017

CUNDERDIN MUSEUM WINS COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANT

Cunderdin Museum has been awarded a $4,500 federal Community Heritage Grant to fund a Significance

Assessment of the Collection.

The grant was announced at the National Library of Australia in Canberra on 24 October, 2017.

This year, grants worth $355,560 were distributed to 56 community groups and organisations from around

Australia to assist in the identification and preservation of community owned but nationally significant heritage

collections. In addition, Michelle Samson from Cunderdin Museum attended a three-day intensive preservation

and collection management workshop held at the National Library, the National Archives of Australia, the

National Museum of Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra.

Michelle Samson said the grant was important in supporting the effort to preserve the Cunderdin museum’s

collection at the grassroots level. “While the grant provides the funds, the workshop offers the expertise to help

us protect our collection and make it accessible while it remains in the local context,” she said.

Director-General of the National Library of Australia, Dr Marie-Louise Ayres, said the CHG program showed the

commitment by the National Library, along with its partner institutions and the Federal Government, in

encouraging communities to care for the nation’s heritage, be it in small country towns or capital cities.

CHG is managed by the National Library. It is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of

Communications and the Arts; the National Archives of Australia; the National Film and Sound Archive; the

National Museum of Australia and the National Library.

Media contact Mr Stephen Tindale T: 08 9635 2700

Shire of Cunderdin E: admin@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

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Cunderdin Sport and Recreation Centre

Upgrade

The Shire of Cunderdin has received funding from

the Department of Sport and Recreation through the

Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund.

This funding is for the reconstruction of two netball/

basketball courts plus replacement of hoop towers,

backboards and rings.

This is welcomed and exciting news for

the basketball and netball club, not to

mention the wider community!

Council hope to start construction soon, weather

dependant.

Redevelopment

A development application has

been submitted to council

requesting approval to redevelop

the existing Co-Op fuel depot at

Lot 52 Lundy Avenue, Cunderdin.

The application is currently out for

public comment.

CWA

Recently council approved CWA to

utilise the old Toy Library building.

CWA are yet to have their first

meeting in the building , however,

they are currently looking at

sprucing the interior up to suit

their needs.

Observatory

Council have granted a planning

approval for the development of

an Observatory in Youndegin.

Age Friendly Community Plan

The Shire of Cunderdin and

Tammin have undertaken

community consultations for the

Age Friendly Community Plan in

recent months.

The plan will be presented as a

draft copy at the December

Council Meeting for comment and

the committee hope that the final

plan will be endorses in February

where they can start

implementing the actions within

the plan.

Acting Community Emergency Services

Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself; my name is Mr Greg Lawrie and I will be acting in the position of Community Emergency Services Manager while Mr Daniel Birleson is based out of the DFES office in Northam for the next 8 weeks.

A little bit about myself:

I am based in Cunderdin where I have been a volunteer with the Fire and Rescue Service for the past 11 Years and Captain since 2011. My service with the fire brigades officially started in 2003 with Pingelly VFRS. I have attended many incidents and hope my knowledge and experience can assist the community with any situation we are confronted with. I am available when needed in the event of an emergency and I look forward to working with the community to ensure a safe environment for Cunderdin into the future.

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Community Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park this year included a clear favourite.. The Dunk Tank!

Kicking off at 5pm on Sunday 10th December 2017, kids enjoyed rides and face painting, before digging into some sugary foods and joining in with the Community Band for some carol singing.

Overall, the night was another successful community event, and council thank the community for their ongoing support.

Thankyou to:

The Community Band

Cunderdin Playgroup for organising Santa

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service for driving Santa

Cunderdin Men's Shed for the sausage sizzle

Cunderdin Lions for the train

Monsterball for the rides

Wheatbelt Face Painting Company for their amazing face art!

Cunderdin Co-operative for the popcorn machine and confectionary donations

Contract Aquatic Services for the slushy machine

Kellerberrin Police for helping monitor the event

Cunderdin Newsagency for the lucky dip

The volunteers and parent helpers throughout the night

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What a successful night despite worries about the weather.

Council hope to see you all again next year!

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21st December 2017

Ordinary Council Meeting

5pm, Council Chambers

Lundy Avenue, Cunderdin

22nd December 2017

Shire of Cunderdin

Closure for Christmas Break

2nd January 2018

Shire of Cunderdin

Commences trading for 2018

15th January 2018

Recycle Collection

Home Recycling

Cunderdin & Meckering

26th January 2018

Australia Day Breakfast

7.30am, OÇonnor Park, Cunderdin

Awards and Citizenship Ceremony

15th February 2018

Ordinary Council Meeting

5pm, Council Chambers

Lundy Avenue, Cunderdin

5th February 2018

GRDC Day

Cunderdin Sport and Recreation Centre

Details released in new year

23rd February 2018

Movie Night

O'Connor Park

From 7pm

25th March 2018

Ordinary Council Meeting

5pm, Council Chambers

Lundy Avenue, Cunderdin

19th April 2018

Ordinary Council Meeting

5pm, Council Chambers

Lundy Avenue, Cunderdin

What’s on in OUR community?

Shire of Cunderdin Incorporating the districts of Cunderdin and Meckering

P.O. Box 100 Cunderdin Western Australia 6407

Tel: (08) 9635 2700 Fax: (08) 9635 1464 Email: admin@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

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Shire of Cunderdin

Incorporating the Communities of Cunderdin and Meckering

Know Your Council

Shire President Dennis Whisson councillor2@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Deputy Shire President Doug Kelly councillor5@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Councillor Todd Harris councillor4@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Councillor Dianne Kelly councillor7@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Councillor Alison Harris councillor8@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Councillor Bernie Daly councillor1@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Councillor Norm Jenzen councillor6@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Councillor Jayson Goldson councillor3@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Know Your Staff

Acting Chief Executive Officer Stephen Tindale ceo@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Paul Godfrey dceo@cunderdin.wa.gov.au

Shared Manager Works and Services Greg Stephens works@tammin.wa.gov.au

Other Useful Contacts

Acting Community Emergency Services Manager Greg Lawrie 0448 008 653

WA Contract Ranger Services Matthew Sharp 0459 678 154

wacontractrangerservices@hotmail.com Jodie Taylor 0473 387 368

Town Planning Jacky Jurmann 0448 009 037

Building / Environmental Health Officer Tim Jurmann 0448 014 022

Cunderdin Community Resource Centre cunderdin@crc.net.au (08) 9635 1784