September 2016 Edition September 2016 Edition 9191

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Marine & Civil making excellent progress with the construction of the new bridge

at the Gascoyne Junction river crossing.

Photo By: John McCleary

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September 2016

Dear Readers

The past month has been very busy for all staff. The construction of the bridge has been a major focus. I can

report that all tenders have now been finalised and the successful contractors will carry out their respective

tasks according to our schedule of works.

I would like to acknowledge all those who took the time to make a suggestion for naming of the bridge. We

received a very good response with a number of submissions being received with a variety of names being

proposed. These names were provided to our Councillors and they were asked to pick their top three and

allocate a vote to each name with their preferred name being allocated 3 votes. The name with the highest

overall vote count was to be declared the preferred name. At the end of the counting the name with the

highest vote was Killili. I am advised that Killili was the original name of Gascoyne Junction and the indigenous

meaning of Killili is Bull Rushes.

I am pleased to be able to report that the Shire of Upper Gascoyne has taken on the majority of the civil works

associated with the bridge construction. Our first task was to construct a work platform for the bridge

contractors so they can carry out their construction tasks. As is the case in most of these types of works we

had to modify the original plans of the work platform in order to deliver a satisfactory outcome. The result was

first class and the contractors have commented that this platform is the best they have worked from; credit

must go to Jarrod Walker and Damien Whitby in particular for delivery a 1st class platform.

On the 5th of September 2016 at approximately 4.48pm, the first Pylon was driven into the Gascoyne River

Bed.

I attended the Mount Augustus ‘Long Table Dinner ‘on the 3rd of September. This was a very enjoyable night

where Don, Dot and their team provided a quality meal in a most beautiful setting where there were about 95

guests who provided good company whilst tasting the succulent delights of North West Beef. It is hoped that

this will become an annual event in the future as I am sure it will be very well patronised.

Council News

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During the ‘Long Table’ event we were informed that the Shire of Upper Gascoyne’s CRC had won the Best

Community Engagement section of the Gascoyne Small Business awards. Both Robyn and Blanche are to be

congratulated for this great achievement. Just goes to show that even though we are small we can mix it with

the bigger organisations.

On Thursday the 1st of September I was invited to Mooloo Station to watch the Australian Army Band perform.

Between 40 -50 people attended and were thoroughly entertained by a band that is very gifted in their craft. I

could not imagine a better setting for this performance, Mooloo Homestead providing the ideal venue with the

backdrop of the Gascoyne River reminding us all of the majesty of this mighty water way. Jim and Jenny

Caunt are to be congratulated on their hospitality and warm welcome all received.

Unfortunately I missed attending the Gascoyne Races as I had to attend a funeral in Shark Bay. I am told that

there was a very good turnout and that the race track was in fantastic condition with the Race Club Committee

being extremely happy. Again the staff of the Shire needs to be congratulated for the work that they put into

the track and surrounds. I am hoping that I can attend the races at Landor this year so I can gain an

appreciation of this event and understand how it fits into our events Showcard.

I would like to congratulate Will Baston and his wife on their recent marriage where the ceremony was held in

Scotland. It’s a long way from Gascoyne Junction, however, I am sure that all concerned had a very enjoyable

time.

It is slowly starting to warm up, this is the time I urge all property owners to ensure that they take the

necessary precautions to protect their assets from fire by cleaning up around the house, installing fire breaks,

making sure fire fighting equipment is operational and having a plan in the event of a fire.

On a personal note, I was advised by my son, James that I am going to be a Grandfather for the fourth time;

they are expecting their first child sometime in December. I can remember my Dad telling me how fast time

goes by; being young it went in one ear and out the other, I now understand what he was alluding to.

Have a great month ahead, as always you can contact me on 99430988, 0417107446 or via email – ceo@uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au or see me at home or in the office. Kindest regards

John Mc Cleary

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Change of Date for Ordinary Meeting of Council ( Reg. 12- 1996 Local Gov. Admin Regulations)

It is advised that the Ordinary Meeting for Council scheduled for Wednesday the 28th of September has been re- scheduled to be held on Tuesday the 27th of September 2016 commencing at 8.30 am at the Shire Office located in Gascoyne Junction.

John McCleary Chief Executive Officer

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Thank you to everyone who sent in their idea’s for naming of the new bridge at

Gascoyne Junction.

After reading through all the naming ideas sent in, they were then presented to

council who made the final decision.

The soon to be built bridge will be named Killili.

Killili is an Aboriginal word for bulrushes that grew along the riverbanks. Gascoyne

Junction was originally called Killili when it was officially gazetted a town back in

1913.

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Working Holiday Maker visa (subclasses 417 and 462)

initiatives to support northern Australia

A good result from the Department of Immigration confirming that Shark Bay will be included in the Northern Australia immigration classification and that the concessions for 462 Visa holders will apply to the Gascoyne, Wiluna and Meekatharra areas.

These changes are expected to take place from December 2016. The Department of Immigration website does not yet reflect this, as it refers to Northern Australia being North of the Tropic of Capricorn.

However it has been confirmed that it will be postcode driven and our postcodes will be included as they are for more than six months with one employer.

Meaning of 'one employer'

Applying for permission to work beyond six months with one employer

The 'employer' is the business or organisation for which you are working directly.

If you are referred by an agency or labour supplier to a business, you can work for six months for that

business. The same agency or labour supplier can refer you to another business where you can work for

another six months. You cannot stay in the same position with an employer for more than six months by

using different employment agencies, business affiliates or sub-contracting arrangements.

The six month work limitation applies to full-time, part-time, casual, shift and voluntary work.

Workplace-based training is considered to be work. You are able to undertake workplace-based training with

the same employer for up to six months.

If you wish to apply for permission to work longer than six months with an employer, you should use

Form 1445 Request permission to work with an employer beyond 6 months on a Working Holiday or Work

and Holiday visa (336KB PDF).

Permission to work longer than six months with an employer is only granted in limited circumstances.

There are certain industries where you can be given an employment extension, detailed below. If you are working in one of these industries and wish to work for longer than six months you must apply to the Department for an employment extension – if you work beyond six months without permission you are in breach of your visa conditions. An employment extension will otherwise only be given in exceptional circumstances. Details on exceptional circumstances and the information you should provide are in Form 1445 Request permission to work with an employer beyond 6 months on a Working Holiday or Work and Holiday visa (336KB PDF).

There is no fee to apply for an employment extension

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What’s Parks and Wildlife doing in the Shire

We are now onto our last set of hosts for the year with Colin and Maureen Youngs at Kennedy Range and Janine and Jens returning to Mt Augustus once again. The work of the hosts in meeting the public, handing out information and general maintenance is crucial for us in the Gascoyne and their efforts are totally appreciated. Thanks must also go to the locals who also help them feel welcome in their role.

As mentioned in the July issue, Staff have started plotting the new trail down the east side of Kennedy Range as part of the drive trail loop. The work is going a bit slower than hoped due to other commitments but about half the trail is flagged with the rest hopefully to be done in the next few weeks.

Birdlife Australia have completed a survey on the southwest corner of Waldburg this month. They recorded 89 species on their survey which included eight not previously recorded. They have published a report in their quarterly newsletter and written a “Landscope” article as well as working on a paper for an ornithological publication.

This all helps in building up information of the area and to a lesser degree could encourage other bird watchers to visit the area with the resultant economic spinoff.

Unfortunately the upgrade of Mt Augustus facilities has had to be postponed due to issues outside the department’s control. We are working hard to try and resolve the problems but till then we will focus how attentions on other priorities such as the Kennedy Range drive trail.

The WA Museum with Parks and Wildlife staff recently completed a week long survey at Wanna. This was an area recognized as needing some work as there was no fauna records apart from birds for the area. Trap lines were installed along with hand foraging with a range of reptiles and a couple of mammals collected. There was a PHD student working on mammals but we were unsuccessful in finding the ones she wanted. There was also a person working on trapdoor spiders which we were successful in locating. Obviously there would be many more species there to add to the

list but it was a good start.

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State your full name: Wan - Ching Liang

A nickname you have been known as: Mika

Your current place of residence: Gascoyne Junction

Your current Occupation: Beautician at Mikasso

If you could do anything you wanted: Travel around the World

Name three famous people you would invite to dinner (Dead or Alive):

Hugh Jackman, Robin Williams, Oprah Winfrey.

Name two things that most people don’t know about you:

I can eat a lot, like a man. I can’t swim.

Your first car, Make, Model and Year: Excel, Hyundai 1998

In twenty years time I would like to: Have a dream house.

Your best advice to a room full of 10 year old children would be: ‘

Explore and Live overseas if you can.

Select the one which best describes you or you associate yourself with:

1. Cat or Dog: Dog.

2. Beer , Wine other: - Lemon, Lime and Bitters.

3. Red or Blue: - Red.

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Our school has had a particularly busy month with lots of exciting things happening and visitors

helping to provide our student with a very rich curriculum. These photos show what happened in just

one week of school!

On Monday Mr Steve helped students practise for a performance on Sunday evening!

On Tuesday Kameron started his work experience placement at the shire, if you see him around

the community on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s give him a word of encouragement – he’s in training

for The Works Manager when Jarrod retires!!

On Wednesday The Army Band came to school and students participated in a workshop about

how the instruments worked. During the performance students provided the percussion!

Gascoyne Junction Remote

Community School News

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On Thursday Population Health visited the school and staff and students were busy all day .

Levi worked hard on his oral language Bridie helped plant veggie seedlings

The upper class had a workshop with SEDRA on making good choices.

The teachers had some professional learning to support our Emotional Well Being Programs.

We all had some fresh healthy food to celebrate

Thursday’s learning.

On Friday we had a rest!

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Grazing management

Good grazing management will play out as a profitable balance between animal and pasture production. No

matter the grazing system, its sustainability is based on the manipulation of stock numbers and stocking

density in the context of feed availability and plant recovery. Lots of different grazing systems have been

developed but they are all variants of the following systems:

Continuous grazing (set stocking or open range grazing) – Under continuous grazing, all paddocks

are grazed without spelling for long periods of time.

Deferred grazing – Under deferred grazing, paddocks are regularly spelled (rested). The spelling of

paddocks is usually done for management reasons such as to encourage the regeneration of perennial

plants. At any one time, more of the property will be subject to grazing than spelling.

Rotational grazing – Under rotational grazing systems, herds systematically graze one paddock at a time

at relatively high stocking densities. Stock movements are based on feed availability and a specified plant

recovery period for the grazed paddock. At any one time, more of the property will be subject to spelling

than grazing.

There is a trade-off in the intensification of grazing management. As stock density increases from

continuous grazing to the more intense forms of rotational grazing, the requirement for more active

management, labour and infrastructure (fences and watering systems) increases. Whether this is worth the

effort and investment, or not, depends on the manager but it needs to be noted that several studies have

shown that less intensive management can be just as profitable as the more intensive forms.

Investigating Intensive Grazing Systems in Northern Australia Project

For those interested in quantified outcomes of different management Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has

provided some information in their report Investigating Intensive Grazing Systems in Northern Australia

October 2011. http://www.mla.com.au/research-and-development/search-rd-reports/final-report-details/

Environment-On-Farm/Investigating-cell-grazing-and-other-grazing-management-systems-in-northern-

Australia/360

The project found that the intensity of the grazing system had no consistent effect on soil condition,

pastures, carrying capacity or production when compared to less intensive systems. Rather, the report

confirmed other studies that have consistently shown that stocking rate management, rather than grazing

system, is the major driver of pasture and animal productivity.

Wambiana trial

The Wambiana grazing trial has be running since 1997 and has been continuously evaluating several

different grazing strategies. https://futurebeef.com.au/resources/projects/wambiana-grazing-trial/

The project outcomes so far suggest that an optimal grazing strategy includes moderate stocking at or

about long-term carrying capacity, some flexibility in stocking rates in response to 2 seasonal conditions, wet

season spelling and control or amelioration of area selective grazing. One of the advantages of the moderate

stocking rate was a reduced requirement for management decisions and thus management risk.seasonal

conditions, wet season spelling and control or amelioration of area selective grazing. One of the advantages

of the moderate stocking rate was a reduced requirement for management decisions and thus management

risk.

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Utilisation rate

Your pasture utilisation rate will determine the outcome of your grazing management. A high utilisation

rate will kill productive perennial grasses. MLA recommends a utilisation rate of between 15% and

40%, dependant on where you are. Lower utilisation is recommended for dryer areas.

The utilisation rate we are interested in is calculated by weight. Most of the weight of a grass plant is

near the base of the grass tussock, thus 30 percent utilisation of a grass plant by weight is different to

30 percent by height.

The Pigeon Hole Project, undertaken in the Victoria River District of the Northern Territory, found that

20% utilisation was the optimal level for land condition, pasture diversity and individual animal

production in their environment. A link Pigeon Hole information here:

http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Content/File/p/pi/Pigeon_Hole_Handbook_2007_screen.pdf

At Pigeon Hole, utilisation above 21% led to unsustainable increases in bare ground, palatable plant

species declined, individual animal weight gain was reduced by 10kg, breeders took 1.5 months longer

to re-conceive and weaning rate was nearly 10 per cent lower.

Dependant on the size of your grass tussocks, a utilisation rate of 20% probably means leaving at least

the lower 20cm of grass tussocks in place. Whatever your sustainable level of pasture utilisation is,

once achieved, you will be correctly matching stocking rate with carrying capacity.

Conclusion

We started discussing grazing management but, as stated above, stocking rate - to achieve a

sustainable utilisation rate - as opposed to grazing management per se, has been shown to be the

major driver of pasture and animal productivity

. This project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program, supported by

Royalties for Regions.

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We are being carbon screwed

Notes from the Perth Outback Carbon Conference

I recently attended the Outback Carbon Farming Conference held in Perth on 17 August 2016. The sub-title for the conference was ‘Unlocking the potential of carbon sequestration in WA’s rangelands’.

While there was a broad consensus that carbon farming will not be a ‘silver bullet’ for rangeland issues, the big take away message from the conference was that carbon sequestration in our rangelands is very possible, most of the science and technical work has been done, and it holds great potential for all pastoral lease holders.

The hold-up is 100% Government. There is no policy or action from Government and this has resulted in the WA rangelands being excluded from a potential $2.55 Billion in carbon sequestration funding from the Federal Government. Unlike WA, pastoralists in QLD and NSW have done very well out of this funding.

The first half of the day comprised of presentations from various lawyers and the CEO of the Carbon Market Institute, which is Australia’s carbon market industry body. The legal representation underlined the lack of political and policy leadership from Government as their presentations made it clear that carbon farming and sequestration could be happening now, under our current laws, on pastoral leases. The industry body presentation highlighted that the market is huge and will only grow, along with the value of carbon.

After lunch the focus was on how carbon is sequestered, the research that has been done in the WA rangelands, and how technology and techniques for the measurement of carbon is progressing.

Lucky for us, Dr Peter Russell, who has done a lot of the science of carbon sequestration in WA, reported that the Gascoyne and Murchison hold very good potential for carbon sequestration. At a minimum, most of us can double the carbon held in our landscapes and a conservative figure for carbon sequestration across the WA rangelands is 5 Giga tonnes (Giga is 9 zeros). Times that by $10 and that’s how much it is worth under the current Federal Government system. But $10 should be the bottom of the market. Kent Broad, the CEO of Carbon Neutral, reported that he is selling carbon for as much as $22/tonne.

You can find information on the conference here: http://www.outbackcarbon.org/ontheday

The site includes a summary of the conference, slides and video of the presentations and some reports relating to carbon farming in the rangelands.

In summary, there is a very good potential for income on pastoral leases from carbon farming. Additional benefits will include improving our rangeland condition, providing employment and strengthening rangeland communities. The question now is; ‘What is Government going to do about carbon sequestration in the rangelands?’

Jason Hastie

Chairperson

Upper Gascoyne LCDC

Pingandy Station

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Business Local – FREE advice and support for your small business From an initial idea to an established business, Business Local at RSM offers expert advice, guidance and resources at no cost.

RSM Australia is one of the providers of the Business Local service in four key regions including the Wheat belt, Midwest, Gascoyne and Pilbara. The team members live and work in their respective regions so they understand the local needs and concerns of clients. This is a part of the State Government’s Business Local service.

Local support for your small business

Business Local advisers provide free* advice and guidance to help you start and grow your business - and being local, they

really understand how things work in your area.

Get advice on:

Business start-up

Business planning

Marketing

Licensing & Registration

Taxation & funding

Franchising & leasing

Dispute

Succession planning

E-commerce

Industrial relations

Financial planning

Buying/selling

What is Business Local?

Business Local is our outreach service providing access to free* advice and guidance to current and aspiring small business

owners across Western Australia. It will be made clear when you are receiving the free of charge Business Local service. You

may choose to use the providers’ other services but you will be under no pressure or obligation to do so.

* Business advisory appointments are free, however there may be a charge if you attend a workshop or receive services not

covered by the Business Local service. You will be clearly advised before incurring any costs.

The CRC want to hold a free business workshop with RSM and are seeking interest from surrounding community members

and business owners on what they may be interested in getting advice on. Please call Blanche at the Community Resource

Centre on 99430988, email her on crcso@uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au or call into the CRC if you are interested or have any

ideas.

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Community Gardens Grants

The Department of Local Government and Communities has announced that a new round of funding through the Community Gardens Grants Program is now open.

Community gardens provide the opportunity to develop greater understanding between neighbours, parents and young people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. This program encourages community members to:

participate in community life more actively

connect with the environment and other people

use their skills

give back to the community.

Existing community gardens may apply for funding of up to $10,000 and new community gardens may apply for funding of up to $20,000.

If you think this will be a great opportunity for Gascoyne Junction and feel you would like to participate go to http://www.dlgc.wa.gov.au for Grant Guidelines and Application forms, or call in at the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre to see Blanche or call on 99430988.

Application closing Date: 20/10/2016

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Is available at Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre

Did you know..?

Did you know as a country patient you can attend some of your specialist medical appointments using videoconferencing?

Thanks to telehealth, country outpatients often now have access to specialists via telehealth – using videoconferencing to allow you to have face to face appointments with your doctors without having to visit Perth.

This saves you the time, money and the inconvenience of having to travel long distances for relatively short specialist visits.

The free telehealth service is available for a wide range of clinics including burns, wounds, pain management, speech pathology, gastroenterology, neurology, urology, paediatrics, mental health and many more.

After you’ve made an appointment, you simply visit your closest telehealth-enabled health service and the staff will connect you via videoconference to your specialist at their Perth hospital.

For more information about telehealth, ask your specialist, call one of the following numbers or visit the WA Country Health Service website at http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/telehealth.

Goldfields 9080 5682

Great Southern 9892 2475

Midwest 9956 2345

Wheatbelt 9690 1632

South West 9781 2024

WA Country Health Service

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Living Hope is a 2 Day Training Program developed by The Salvation Army, with funding provided by the Department of Health and Ageing under the National

Suicide Prevention Strategy.

This comprehensive program covers all aspects of suicide bereavement including;

practical matters to be attended to following the death of a loved one

the grieving process

aspects of spirituality

the influence and impact of culture on grieving

understanding emotions

In the Living Hope Bereavement Support Training Course you will learn;

the impact of the loss of a loved one by suicide on family, friends and the community

grief and the grieving process

the five big feelings

the importance of rituals

trauma and resilience

qualities of a helpful carer

practical concerns - funeral arrangements, the Inquest, etc.

Who should attend? The course is targeted at people who may be called on to provide support to people who have been bereaved as a result of the suicide death of a loved one. This could include Chaplains, Counsellors, Health and Welfare workers, education professionals & support workers etc.

Dates: 4th and 5th October 2016

Where: Gascoyne Junction Pavilion

Cost: Nil

Resources and workbooks and Tea and Coffee provided both days

To enrol please contact

Margaret Rowe

Fax: 9943 0507 Phone: 9943 0988

Email: adminmanager@uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au

Enquiries about content: please ring Hennie on 0419 330 433 or hennie.watts@aus.salvationarmy.org any other matters re venue etc. ring above

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STICK IT WHERE THE SUN SHINES

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ONWARD DRILLING

WATER BORES

Local family owned and operated drilling company based in Carnarvon. We service

the Gascoyne, Pilbara and Murchison drilling pastoral water bores. Site free and

straight meter rate.

Please contact:

Bruce and Tracey Radford

onwarddrilling@gmail.com

0427261522

DO YOU NEED A CARPENTER?

Carpenter looking to find a few months work in your area.

40 years experience, will only work to Australian standards.

Multi skilled.

Renovations ,Extensions, Old to new gyprock fix and flush, Tiling to bathrooms

and kitchens, Small painting jobs, internal only

Not covered for electrical or plumbing.

Longer the job, better the rate.

Contact Brian and Gena.

Brian 0427 147 693

Gena 0429 111 837

brianandgena@hotmail.com

ABN: 62011403585

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Grocery Orders

During station mustering season (August to November) we ask that all local Gascoyne Junction town residents organise their general freight on the mail run to be picked up on a Monday, due to high demand from stations.

If you are ordering from Woolworths or IGA your orders need to be in on the Thursday prior.

For all other freight please advise Brett

via email (gascoynepostman@gmail.com) or phone (0437 217 761) before 9am Monday.

Regards,

Alex Maslen

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September

4 Heath Funnell

6 Colin Coffin

9 Stanley Hammarquist

17 Anna McTaggart

28 Mathew Hammarquist

28 Leeson Dorey

29 Donald Hammarquist

October

8 Edna Cragan

13 Jodie McTaggart

15 Wendy Hoseason - Smith

17 Raymond Hoseason - Smith

17 Oscar Hammarquist

24 Ken Kempton

26 Melanie Hammarquist

29 John Raymond

30 Shiney

30 Paula Hammarquist

Got a Birthday coming up? Contact the

G a s s y G o s s i p b y e m a i l a t

crc@uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au

Church Service

Wednesday

21 September 2016

At

4.00pm

Gascoyne Junction Remote School

Library

Enquiries:

John Tomkins

0428527032

‘wanted’

Gascoyne Junction Remote School

would like some old but clean and safe

oil drums so that they can extend their

drumming program.

Please call Marina at the School on

99430515

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Dinner Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Biryani

Ingredients

1 bunch coriander

1/2 cup natural yoghurt

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp chilli powder

1 knob ginger grated

4 garlic cloves grated

1 kg stewing beef

1 tbs olive oil

2 cups basmati rice

4 onions sliced

3 cups stock

2 cinnamon quills

Method

STEP 1 Finely slice the roots and stems off the coriander, reserving the leaves. Combine with yoghurt, spices, ginger and garlic. Cut beef into 3cm pieces and coat well with yoghurt mix. Place in the bowl of slow cooker. STEP 2 Rinse rice well under running water and place over beef in slow cooker. STEP 3 Heat oil or ghee in a frypan and cook onions over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden. Place on top of rice. Pour in stock, pop in cinnamon quills, cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high. STEP 4 Serve topped with reserved coriander leaves and natural yoghurt on the side.

Note

You may need to check the liquid after a couple of hours’ cooking time. If it is drying out and the rice and beef aren’t cooked properly, add a little more stock or water.

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Dessert

Ingredients

Serves: 6

Pudding

1 cup (125g) self raising flour

3/4 cup (185g) caster sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/2 cup (125ml) milk

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

30g butter melted

Sauce

3/4 cup (125g) firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder

1 3/4 cups (430ml) hot water

Method Preparation:15min › Cook:50min › Ready in:1hour5min

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Grease an ovenproof dish, I use a glass casserole dish around 2 litres.

2. Pudding: Sift flour, sugar and cocoa into a large mixing bowl. Add combined milk butter and vanilla essence then stir until smooth. Pour mixture into baking dish.

3. Sauce: Sift combined brown sugar and extra cocoa evenly over the top of the pudding mix.

4. Gently pour the water over the pudding, using a spoon to break the flow. Transfer to oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes.

5.Serve hot from the oven and dust with icing sugar if desired, enjoy!

Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

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Monster Truck Colouring Page.

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October November

1st - 3rd Landor Races

26th

Council Meeting

26th & 27th Christmas Craft

29th & 30th

Tutored

Craft Weekend

Quilts

30th Council Meeting

SEPTEMBER 2016

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2 3 4 The Australian

Army Band -

Mooloo Downs

Station

Camp Quality

WesCarpade

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19 20 21 22 23 24 25 School Holidays

Commence

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Meeting

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