Sep 28, 2015

Hands for Earth William Last with Sheree Lowe and Michelle Marks conducted an introduction talk at the Merredin Community Gardens last weekend as part of the Merredin Sustainable House Day tour. William showed us a short, but very powerful video presentation and then told us how it all started with HFE and how many community members come along and make a huge difference to our Peak area. The name ‘Hands for earth’ was created by the group and represents ‘hands on.. for mother earth’ and was established in 2014 William and Michelle Marks of Western Reptile Rescue Inc have been exploring the reserve and photographing it’s wildlife and flora since Since 1986 William spoke about how Hands for earth was born. That as a local wildlife photographer and spending a great deal of time in the area, he was continually seeing the build-up of rubbish in and around Merredin peak. Over the years, this build up, as well as the disappearance of some of the animals that we had been photographing over that time, some of which we had photos and records of for 6 years or so. Then seeing different animals using rubbish as homes instead of their natural habitat and seeing piles of rubbish discarded in amongst wild flowers which is one of our main tourist attractions. He went on to say: The different people we have involved are wildlife and rescue groups who have also been in touch with department of parks and wildlife, the local wild flower society, and as the Merredin Peak is part of Narji Narji land we approached the Narji Narji elder here who is also part the group now. Many likeminded people who care about the Merredin Peak are becoming interested and offering to help out with its conservation. William said “I would like to see other rural areas take on a Hands for earth project if they think they need one and maybe we can make a difference somewhere else, maybe Australia or even world wide Hands for Earth is not about who to blame for the rubbish being there in the first place. It’s about cleaning it up and getting the job done. Restoring...

Sep 21, 2015

Golden Heartlands Bike Tour Saturday 12th September was the start of an invigorating bike tour beginning at Midland. The riders arrived in Merredin by coach from Midland, where they enjoyed a nourishing lunch before setting off on a leisurely 58K ride to Bruce Rock. The riders enjoyed the dazzling landscapes as they passed through vast tracts of farmland sown with swaying crops of wheat and colourful yellow canola. Hot coffee and a scrumptious dinner was waiting for them in Bruce Rock where they pitched tents on the oval and enjoyed chatting to the locals at the Bruce Rock Recreational Centre. Sunday morning and they were off on a 75K ride to Kellerberrin. Over the next 9 days they will ride to towns like Quairading, Cunderdin, Wyalkatchem, Meckering, Northam and then back to Midland. The Golden Pipeline which was built more than 100 years ago by engineer C Y O’Connor and is still one of the longest fresh water pipelines on Earth, is a highlight of the tour and something they were all looking forward to seeing. As well as some of the historic water pumping stations along the pipeline as they enjoy the return journey from Merredin to Midland....

Sep 7, 2015

   Nukarni Country Roundup Congratulations Tom and Olga Kittyea, on the 12th Nukarni Country Roundup, everyone had a lovely time and it was all in support of The Royal Flying Doctor Service. There was the biggest, coolest hayshed ever, lots of people smiling, a stage, a dance floor, several BBQ’s smoking, loads of beer chilling, good wine, coffee and people who like to sing and dance. Add a fund raising auction and you have one very successful evening. The local community getting together to raise money for a very special service we all need at one stage in our lives and is vital to our wellbeing.  Entry to the evening is by donation, entertainment is voluntary, tea and coffee for RFDS, cakes made and donated, gas supplied for BBQ’s, auction, raffle and door prizes supplied by local business and all money goes to RFDS …Just Superb! This is the sort of thing you move to the country to see. A big thank you to everyone who helped and supported this wonderful...

Aug 7, 2015

Advertising on Merredin Today Website Merredin Today website has the capability for classified advertising, but do you need or want another place to advertise For Sale, Wanted, Real Estate, Jobs etc. We can organise promotions via facebook as well as through the website so that you get a good coverage for your product or service but there is quite a bit of work involved and it would incur a fee. This fee would be minimal if there were a lot of ads and unlike media advertising it would only be a one cost per ad, it wouldn’t matter if your item sold immediately or it took a year, it would cost the same. Comment below and give us some feedback...

Jun 29, 2015

School Holiday Fun Take a look at the calendar on Merredin Today and see all the school holiday fun activaties that are happening around town and support them as much as you can. There is something for everyone from Year 1’s to adults. Monday 6th July Improvisation Workshop 13 yrs + / Cummins Theatre / 10am-4pm / $10 / Book a place by phoning 9041 3295 Explore your ability to create interesting, funny and dynamic theatre in this exciting improvisation workshop. Through a series of engaging and easy improvisation games, you will be amazed at the stories you can tell and the characters you can create within a bunch of equally brilliant people. The only requirement is to be bold and be prepared to have fun! Improvisation Performance All / Cummins Theatre / 6pm / Gold coin donation / No need to book Come along and watch your friends and family show off the skills they learned in the improvisation workshop in this 45-minute evening performance.   Tuesday 7th July Make your own masks 3 years + / Merredin Library / 10.30am-11.30am / Free / Book a place by phoning 9041 1222 Colour in one of our terrific masks, or make your own from scratch. Mixed Sports Day Yr 1 – Yr 10 / Merredin Rec Centre / 1pm-5pm / $6 / Book a place by phoning 9041 3033 Come along and learn some new skills while exploring different sports such as basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, floorball, golf, soccer, table tennis and more! The programme will vary from day to day.   Wednesday 8th July Mixed Sports Day Yr 1 – Yr 10 / Merredin Rec Centre / 1pm-5pm / $6 / Book a place by phoning 9041 3033 Come along and learn some new skills while exploring different sports such as basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, floorball, golf, soccer, table tennis and more! The programme will vary from day to day.   Thursday 9th July Fun with clay 3 years + / Merredin Library / 10.30am-11.30am / Free / Book a place by phoning 9041 1222 Make multi coloured clay pots or fun clay animals.   Friday 10th July Rock Star Team Challenge 10...