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Issue Number 300— April 2018 Cost $2.50 Inc. GST
Acting Up: Local Boy Mark Nannup
an Interstate Star!
Cnr Main & Savage Street, PO Box 129 Meekatharra WA 6642
Phone: 08-9980-0600 Fax: 08-9981-1505
Email: ceo@meekashire.wa.gov.au Web: www.meekashire.wa.gov.au
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Note from Council Don’t Forget!
All items to be presented at Council 11th April - Meekatharra
Meetings need to be submitted to Race Club Committee
Shire Staff two weeks prior to Council Meeting
Meeting dates. All items received
after this time will be held for further 21st April - Meekatharra
consideration. Gymkhana
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are in complete control of your animal at all times and
dispose of any waste in the rubbish bins provided by Council.
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Meekatharra Shire
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Index Page
Page 6 & 7 ~ Your Council News
Page 8 ~ Opportunity to Submit Budget Requests
Page 9 ~ Meekatharra Health Service Provider Dates
Page 10 ~ Culture Corner
Page 11 ~ New Look, Same Greenies! Meeka Goes Green Logo
Gets a Revamp
Page 12 & 13~ Meekatharra District High School Principal’s
Address & Schedule
Page 14 ~ Shower Thoughts/Questions
Page 15 ~ Meekatharra Gymkhana
Page 16 & 17 ~ Honest Horoscopes: Easter Edition
Page 18 & 19 ~ Acting Up: Local Star Mark Nannup
Page 20 ~ Meeka Markets
Page 21 ~ Job Vacancy: Yulella Community Development
Program (CDP) Manager
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Page 22 & 23 ~ Recipe of the Month: Southern Fried
Cauliflower
Page 24-26 ~ Strewth! Which Aussie Icon Are You?
Page 27 ~ Meekatharra Golf Club Opening Day
Page 28 ~ Agony Aunt
Page 29 ~ Book Bounty!
Page 30 ~ Welcome, Wes!
Page 31 ~ That’s a Goal! Kicking Around with Stephen
Michael Foundation
Page 32 Onwards ~ Community Announcements &
Advertisements
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Meekatharra Health Service Provider Dates
SERVICE NEXT VISIT
AUSTRALIAN HEARING CLINIC 18 JUNE
CHILD HEALTH NURSE TUESDAY FORTNIGHTLY
DIABETES EDUCATOR 16 APRIL
DIETICIAN 29 MAY
DIABETIC TEAM/ENDOCRINOLOGIST 20 JUNE
EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALIST 9 MAY
GERIATRICIAN 14 AUGUST
GRAMS DENTIST 12-21 DECEMBER
HEALTHY EARS 9 MAY
MIDWIFE 23 & 24 APRIL
OPTHALMOLOGIST 15 & 16 AUGUST
PAEDIATRICIAN 16 APRIL & 18 JUNE
PALLIATIVE CARE 25 APRIL
PHYSIOTHERAPIST 10 APRIL & 15 MAY
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Culture Corner
What we’re reading: The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho's
masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an
Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a
worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far
different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined.
Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of
listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and
learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most
importantly, to follow our dreams. A timeless classic for
young and old alike.
What we’re watching: The Americans. With all
sorts of sketchy suspected Russian activity
coming to the forefront of late, The Americans is a
topical series to dive into. Set in the early 1980s
during the Cold War, it follows Elizabeth & Phillip
Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an
American married couple. Suspenseful and
thought-provoking.
What we’re cooking: Southern fried cauliflower.
Looking for the ultimate comfort food but don’t want
to throw all your hard working lunging in the gym out
the window? I present to you Southern fried
cauliflower: the perfect compromise between tasty
and healthy. Recipe on page 22 & 23!
What we’re listening to: The Barefoot Investor. Unless
you’ve been living under a rock for the past 2 years, you
probably would’ve heard about the finance book that’s
taken Australia - and indeed, the world - by storm. Author
Scott Pape outlines basic money concepts (think
superannuation, bank fees, mortgages) in simple, easy to
understand terms. And I PROMISE you, he makes the
whole process entertaining. An absolute game changer.
10New Look, Same Greenies! Meeka Goes Green
Logo Gets a Revamp
Local recycling superhero cohort, Meeka Goes Green, has a
new look! Designed by none other than the talented Katie
Hartrick - the graphic designer who has dished out
impressive work for the Meeka Outback Festival & the Meeka
Race Club - the new beaut logo shows a green figure holding
a plant, along with the familiar
recycling symbol. The logo has flair
and personality, and clearly shows what the mob at MGG do.
The ‘Green Team’ are gearing up for the single use plastic bag
ban, which will come into effect on the 1st July. Are you ready for
it, too? Now is the time to get your hands on recyclable bags.
Thinking of joining Meeka Goes Green? Come on down to the
recycling yard on Railway Street on Saturday from 9am-11am for
some sweaty, clean, green fun! A fantastic group of folks are involved, and it’s a great way
to feel a sense of community - something which can be lacking for some people when they
move up to our isolated part of the world. New recruits are always welcome. Don’t be shy -
come on down. We’ll see you there!
The new logo! Doesn’t it look great?
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Shower Thoughts/Questions
You know what they say - sometimes the deepest of thoughts can strike us in the
least inspiring of places. Like the shower, for instance.
Below are a few of the quandaries and concepts that have struck us in the office.
Have any to add? Email Emily at cdo@meekashire.wa.gov.au.
If poison expires is it more poisonous or less poisonous?
Your future self may be thinking about you at this very moment in time.
To become wise you must ask a lot of whys.
Instead of a sign that says ‘No Fishing’, a ‘No Fish’ sign would be more effective.
You’ve known your parents for your entire life, but they’ve only known you for a
portion of theirs.
A cyclops can’t go cross-eyed.
Taking a bath is basically the opposite of riding inside a canoe.
The very first person to try boiling water probably had no idea how useful it was
going to become.
I bet there a lot of online reviews saying “it stopped working” when really the
battery just died.
On a clock, the third hand is the second hand.
Billboard designers get paid to distract drivers.
If weights were invisible, the gym would look like a dreadful slow-motion rave
party.
Every single reader of a novel has a different mental depiction of what’s
unfolding on the page
At home it’s strange for people to eat two different types of meals for dinner, but
at a restaurant it’s odd to order the same thing.
If life gives you lemons, don’t make a proverb.
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Honest Horoscopes: Easter Edition
Aries (March 21-April 19):
You reach for an Easter staple, eggs, as a quick snack on Easter Sunday.
Unfortunately, those eggs were laden salmonella. You spend the rest of the long
weekend within a 2 metre radius of the bathroom. I suppose that’s one way to do a
fast.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
A colony of rabid rabbits will get into your prized garden patch and gorge themselves
on your, until that point in time, thriving silverbeet. The culprits will flee the scene as
quickly as they arrived, but don’t worry - their kids will be back to keep you company
next year.
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
Your hands will end up bright crimson after dying eggs in the festive spirit of the
holiday. You’ll get several suspicious looks in public, and then you’ll receive a knock on
your door from the police enquiring into your whereabouts during a recent bank
robbery.
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
You’ll forget the grocery store is closed for the public holiday. Unfortunately, your
cupboard rivals that of Old Mother Hubbard’s in its stark emptiness, and your sole
meal of the day is a tin of potentially-expired sardines. At least you’re not eating meat
on Good Friday.
Leo (July 23-August 22):
You indulge too much in sacramental vino, and, like Jesus H. Christ, are resurrected
from your hangover 3 days later. Thank God for Berocca.
Virgo (August 23-September 22):
You dare to consume a medium-rare T-bone steak on Good
Friday. In a divine act of poetic justice, you also contract
salmonella. Oh, well. At least there’s solidarity in illness with
Aries.
16Libra (September 23-October 22):
Forget a chocolate treasure hunt on Easter Sunday- you’ll be too busy trying to find
your dignity after stuffing your face with every single sucrose-containing item in your
fridge on Holy Saturday. Repent for your sins - the AbMaster (you know, the one you
haven’t used since you bought it 6 years ago) collecting dust in your shed is waiting
for you.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21):
Your anticipation dissolves into disappointment when the hot
cross buns you whip turn out to be doughy duds. You replace
them with slightly stale hamburger buns sprinkled with 100s
and 1000s. Very Australian, very sad.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21):
To mark your loathing of the holiday, the only Easter-themed activity you indulge in
is watching 2006 straight-to-DVD horror film, ’Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill!’. Happy
holidays!
Capricorn (December 22-January 19):
The object of your affections will reject your advances after you bestow upon them an
underwhelming, plain ol’ Cadbury bunny. Should’ve upgraded to Ferrero Rocher.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18):
In the spirit of Maundy Thursday, you book yourself in for a
pedicure. The Heavens frown down upon you.
Pisces (February 19-March 20):
You give up exercise for Lent. Everyone you divulge this to
remains unconvinced that’s how the tradition works.
17Acting Up: Local Boy
Mark Nannup an
Interstate Star!
“My name is Mark Nannup. I’m in my
second year of doing my (Bachelor of
Fine Arts) in Acting, at The Victorian
College of the Arts in Melbourne.
I grew up in Meekatharra and Port
Hedland, between 2000 and 2006. I am
now 29 and at University, because I
wanted to be able to implement what I
have learnt from my travels all over the
country, back into Meekatharra and Port
Hedland and all the towns in between. I
Mark with his Equality Champion Award want to be able to invest in the kids who
have talents in music, acting, dance,
and visual arts. Because I have seen
and am friends with people who have
made very successful careers out of
doing them. I would really like for the
kids to pursue these careers because I
really do not like the fact that young
people are led to believe that mining
and construction is the only career
that makes lots of money.
The creative world of the arts is a very
exiting world; it breaks the norm of
what is normal in the social
economical world. I know kids in the
bush dream big and would like to
explore the world around them. I
Mark’s portrait for the ‘Face Exhibition’ in
know this because I was one of them. Sydney
18As soon as I hit 19 I was out of there and into the city. I made many random
decisions, some good, some bad - but it moulded me to the person I am today. I have
made many changes to the Aboriginal community and some of it being a first in
Australia. I didn’t do well in school and I don’t consider myself smart, but the one
thing that made me pay attention and listen, was people talking about things I also
cared about and collaborating with them to create change in the world around us.
I look at Meekatharra and see so much talent and creativity in my family and others.
I would love to see the town grow in the field of art, especially painting because I
know so many people in Meekatharra know how to paint and draw. I know Meeka
can be a tough place to leave because of family, so I would love to be able to bring the
arts to Meekatharra and not have the kids leave home and have to take on social
anxiety of the city.
The last 2 years have been really crazy for me in the Aboriginal community and for
creating social change in the LGBTIQA community. I was awarded the Equality
Champion for 2017 alongside Brendon Godard, I have also been nominated this year
By Crown Resort and the Victorian NAIDOC committee for a National NAIDOC
award for all the community work I have been doing. But I am trying to limit myself
this year because I must put my studies first.
For the last 3 years I have been a board member for the Victorian NAIDOC
committee as well as they Indigenous Engagement Coordinator for the MIDSUMMA
festival and I’m also on the steering committee for the Equality Project and most of
this work is voluntary.
Melbourne is a very progressive city and so much is possible here as an Aboriginal
and non Aboriginal person. Everything here is achievable if you care enough about
it.” - Words by Mark Nannup
The University of Melbourne, where Mark
is studying
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Recipe of the Month: Southern
Fried Cauliflower
For the perfect finger food, try this crispy deep-fried
cauliflower (dipped in a creamy sriracha chili mayo, of
course).
Recipe from Taste.com.au
Ingredients:
1/2 large cauliflower
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1 tablespoon ground paprika
2 teaspoons ground white pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
Vegetable oil, to deep fry
1/2 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sriracha chilli sauce
Herbs of your choice
Lemon juice wedges, to serve
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1. Trim the cauliflower and cut into large florets (you
should have about 400g cauliflower florets). Sift the flour,
paprika, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne and a large pinch
of salt onto a large plate. Stir in the oregano. Pour the
buttermilk into a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in a
separate shallow dish.
2. Working in batches, place the cauliflower in the
buttermilk and turn to coat well. Add to the flour mixture
and toss to coat. Shake off excess. Add to the egg and turn
to coat well, draining excess before returning to the flour
mixture. Turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate.
3. Pour enough oil into a large saucepan to come halfway
up the side and heat over medium-high heat. Working in
batches of about 4-5 pieces (don't overcrowd the pan),
deep-fry the cauliflower for 2 minutes or until golden.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a tray lined with paper
towel to drain. Transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish.
Season with salt.
4. Combine the mayonnaise and chilli sauce in a small
bowl. Sprinkle herbs over the fried cauliflower. Serve
with the mayonnaise mixture and lemon.
Note: can’t get your hands on buttermilk? Just mix 1
tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of
milk. Let this sit for 5 minutes, and you’re good to go!
Have a delectable delight you want to share with the world?
Send your ripper recipes to cdo@meekashire.wa.gov.au
23Strewth! Which Aussie Icon Are You?
1. You attend a social event. How are you behaving come 10pm?
A: Rolling your eyes as “city slickers” tell you how they succumbed to trouble
whilst out camping recently, and giving (largely unsolicited) advice as to what
to do should a similar situation arise in future.
B: Skolling pint after pint of Coopers lager.
C: Developing a serious case of “pash rash” after an amorous interaction with a
stranger.
D: Beguiling the audience with songs from your upcoming Easter/Christmas/
Labour Day/Mother’s Day/Queen’s Birthday-themed album. Any excuse you
can get to pinch the spotlight, really.
E: Ranting and raving about how the youth of today are nothing but “a bunch of
flamin’ galahs”.
2. What car do you drive?
A: A Toyota Landcruiser 70 series, kitted out with chunky 4x4
tyres, state-of-the-art suspension and a trusty Engel fridge.
B: A 1983 Ford Fairlane – just the right combination of stateliness and down-to-
Earth, every-day-man appeal.
C: A turquoise 1990 Mazda 121.
D: A Lexus LS600hl. You deserve the best.
E: Car? You’re more than happy to trot the short distance between the bait & tackle
shop you own and your favourite coastal fishing spot.
243. What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: Camping in the great outdoors – and suffering some (read: many)
mishaps along the way.
B: Emphatically proclaiming the benefits of trade unions to your political
monologue-weary mates.
C: Netball in winter, cricket in summer. And netball practice in autumn
and cricket practice in spring. Religiously.
D: Re-enacting iconic scenes from hit Aussie soap ‘Neighbours’. You
could’ve performed Madge’s death scene much more convincingly
than that amateur Anne Charleston (the directing, however, was
STELLAR).
E: Keeping everyone in line at Surf Club Committee meetings. That and
being judgmental.
4. What style do you wear your hair?
A: What hair? No-one is sure you have any hiding
under your Akubra.
B: Short and low maintenance. You’ve got more
important things to consider, like the state of the
nation.
C: A bob, so it doesn’t interfere with you performance
on the netball court.
D: Long, glamorous, freshly-preened and coiffed to
perfection.
E: Stone the flamin’ crows - what hair? You haven’t had
any on your noggin since the latter half of 1988.
Turn to the next page for results!
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Results
Mostly As: Russell Coight. You like to think of yourself as
an Outback renaissance man. You’re not. While your
love of the rugged Aussie landscape is undeniable, you
do nothing but spread misinformation and cause
accidents on your disastrous travels. I’ll take care of my
bogged 4x4 myself, thanks mate.
Mostly Bs: Intelligent, influential, and opinionated, you are none other
than Australia’s longest-serving Labor leader, Bob Hawke. You’re not all
sombre political prowess, though - you love a drink (read: breaking the
1954 Guinness World Record for downing 2 and a half pints of beer in 11
seconds) as much as the next bloke.
Mostly Cs: You are the lovable and utterly fallible Sharon
Strzelecki from Kath & Kim. On the netball court or in the
dating pool, you didn’t come to play games. What you lack in
fashion you more than make up for in spirit and confidence.
You march to the beat of your own drum, and you’re
incontrovertibly “noice, different, and unusual”.
Mostly Ds: You are Australia’s favourite daughter, diminutive
international starlet Kylie Minogue! You never miss a chance to flaunt
your singing/acting chops (or your looks). The camera loves you, and you
know it. Guess you could say it’s Love At First Sight.
Mostly Es: Stone the flamin’ crows & strike me roan, you’re
national treasure Neighbours star Alf Stewart. Behind your
surly, laconic exterior is a heart of pure gold. Just remember:
“don’t come the raw prawn, mate” (whatever that means).
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Agony Aunt
Reader: Dear Agony Aunt,
I’m desperately in love with a wonderful
man. He’s generous, considerate, and will
make an excellent father some day.
Marriage is, logically, on the cards. The
only problem is that despite being a very
rich Prince he’s also very much a ginger.
This is a big leap for me: betrothing myself to someone who, under some lighting
conditions, strongly resembles a fuzzy Cheeto. I’m not sure the wealth, titles, or
family connection to corgis is enough to help me see past the lack of eyebrows.
What do you suggest?
Please help,
Meghan,
Los Angeles
AA: Dear Meghan,
I completely understand. Gingers are, after all, the sausage dogs of the human
world - a novelty at first due to their clear physical deficiencies, but tiresome &
boring once the initial appeal of their oddities wears thin. Also, like sausage dogs,
gingers lag behind on your daily morning walks, because gingers tend to be
physically unfit in addition to being vastly aesthetically inferior. To top it all off,
everyone knows gingers can’t stand more than 20 continuous seconds of sunlight
per diem, so your fanciful thoughts of a family vacation to Brighton are essentially
dashed. Besides, I’ve heard that they steal souls. I’d start to leave boxes of hair dye
around the house until bloodnut gets the hint. If he doesn’t, the only logical
solution is to call of the engagement, change your identity, and make a
transcontinental move.
Hope this helps!
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Welcome, Wes!
A very warm Meeka welcome is in order for
our new Permanent Part-Time Youth Officer,
Wes Ward! Wes is based mainly in Kid Zone
with the little tackers, painting and cooking
up a storm, but he also coordinates sport &
recreation activities from time to time - a
testament to his versatility.
Wes finished his studies at Clontarf
Aboriginal College this year, which he
enjoyed. He’s more than happy to be back on
home turf in Meeka, though. We’re happy to
have you here, Wes! If you spot him around
town, give him a wave - he’s the chap with
the luscious blonde locks to rival those of
Kurt Cobain.
30That’s a Goal! Kicking Around with Stephen
Michael Foundation
The Stephen Michael Foundation crew were in town last month, and what a time
was had by all! A ‘Come & Try’ AFL session for both guys and - due to popular
demand, the girls as well, was held on the 14th March down at the town oval.
After warming up and assigning teams, 4 rounds of 15 minutes each were held -
that’s enough to get the heart rate up!
After working up a healthy appetite, participants were treated to a delicious BBQ,
cooked expertly by none other than Meeka’s Youth Services team.
Once all rumbling tummies had been filled, a leadership session took place.
Thanks to Stephen Michael Foundation, Meekatharra District High School, our
own Youth Services team & everyone else who turned up and helped out for another
great community event. A big thank you to parents who attended, too!
The Stephen Michael Foundation team will be back in town on the 10th April -
come on down to the oval around 4pm to have a kick around! All are welcome.
31SQUASH IT!
Get your heart racing!
Keys & tokens can be
obtained from the Shire
Office.
Only $12.20 per hour.
Key bond applicable.
(Equipment hire is not
available).
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Please ensure whilst exercising
your dog to pick up any waste
and dispose of in the bins pro-
vided.
FREE Waste Bags are now
available from the Shire
Office.
Thank-You.
STREET LIGHT
FAULTS &
OUTAGES
If you notice any
issues with street
lights (faults or
damage) call
Horizon Power’s
24/7 Fault Line
on 1800 264 914.
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Psalm 199: 105 - Your world is a lamp for my feet, a
light on my path.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS
Are you interested in joining the
Sandstone Knitting Group .
Come to sandstone on a Friday
from 10 am to 2 pm or if anyone
was interested in knitting for our
local people , We knit squares
and strips to make blankets ,
beanies , baby clothes and
fingerless gloves for Mt Magnet
School , Meekatharra Hospital
and Wiluna Health Centre
If they want more information
contact Donna 99635801
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check out our
newly stocked
items
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KID’S CORNER
Spot the Difference!
Mama mia -this is a tricky one! Can you spot all 5
differences between Mario & Luigi on the left, ad
Mario & Luigi on the right?
See how you go!
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▪The sun is over 300,000 times larger
than Earth?
▪Water covers around 70% of the
Earth’s surface?
▪The speed of sound is around 1,230 kilometres an
hour?
▪Rabbits and parrots can see
behind themselves without even
moving their heads?
▪There are around 2,000 different plant types that
humans use to cultivate food? And...
▪The potato is the most widely cultivated
vegie on the planet?
▪Cows and horses sleep standing
up?
▪Venus is the only planet in the solar
system that rotates clockwise?
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57April
11th April
Meekatharra Race Club Committee Meeting
Contact Adelle for details on (08) 9980 1811
20th April
Ordinary Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Shire Office
3pm
21st April
Meekatharra Gymkhana
Meeka Race Course
Nominations open at 8am, Gymkhana starts at
8:30am
27th April
Budget Requests Submissions Due
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF
THE MEEKATHARRA DUST IS 5PM ON:
Friday 20th April
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