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MEMBERS OF THE DARLINGTON REVIEW Anglican Church (Church Office 6292 0074) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 7240 Baha’i Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susheel Croft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0402 023 704 Bushfire Ready Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 969 223 Darlington Arts Festival Inc. (DAF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Denham - admin@darlingtonartsfestival.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0416 434 915 Darlington Bushwalk Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cliff Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6696 Darlington Chamber Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcom Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 204 845 Darlington Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contactus@darlingtonchristianfellowship.com.au Darlington Community Garden (DCG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Herren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0452 644 248 Darlington Junior Football Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brodie Della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . darlingonjfcpresident@gmail.com Darlington History Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyn Myles - admin@dhg.org.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9298 8604 Darlington Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9257 4000 Darlington Primary School P and C Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Banner (President) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President@dpspc.org.au Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Gray - drra@darlingtonvillage.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0493 603 655 Darlington Retirement Accommodation Assn Inc. (DRAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Lagdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 481 375 Darlington Running Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pippa Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0488 069 764 Darlington Social Cricket Club Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Ryan - president@dsccdarlington.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0414 634 401 Darlington Sports and Recreation Association Inc. (DaSRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Barker - geoff@pmdwa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0418 953 176 Darlington Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Hoschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439 976 672 Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris McRae - chris@marlootheatre.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9255 1212 Darlington Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricky Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 685 445 1st Darlington Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Tolj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0448 298 685 Forrest Darlings CWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Herren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0452 644 248 Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Arnold – arnoldmj55@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0477 987 048 Friends of Glen Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Reside – rizza15@bigpond.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0408 491 339 Glen Forrest Bridge Club (GFBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bev Hayles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0437 817 359 Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides (Girl Guides WA-Avon Hills Region) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Wills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0418 917 045 Darlington Dipsticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine Stoney (Secretary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . darlingtondipstickscc@gmail.com Helena College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Cosser - mcosser@helena.wa.edu.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9298 9100 The Hub of the Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9290 6683 Kalamunda District Bridge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Tedeschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jennifer_tedeschi1@hotmail.com Kalamunda Lapidary Club inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Marshall - klc165@outlook.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0422 181 200 Mundaring Arts Centre Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 3991 Mundaring Arts Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Durrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6093 Mundaring Christian College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Ferguson - ross.ferguson@mundaringcc.wa.edu.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 2688 Mundaring Creative Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrie Plaistowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 1688 Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Murray - mhhs@mundaringhistory.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 0540 Mundaring Probus Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen White - President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 293 819 Parkerville Steiner College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie Forbes - bforbes@pws.wa.edu.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 4787 Save Perth Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Bishop Save Perth Hills Chair - debra@bishopmedia.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 683 540 Shire of Mundaring Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Library Services - gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9290 6755 Silver Tree Steiner School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hayley Spracklen/Michelle Garvin - michelle.garvin@silvertree.wa.edu.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9295 4787 The Darlington Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Lavell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439 273 213 Treetops Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuart Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9299 6725 Members of Parliament: Member for Kalamunda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Hort - adam.hort@mp.wa.gov.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9293 4747 Federal Member for Bullwinkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trish Cook - trish.cook.mp@aph.wa.gov.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7079 0480 Member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Spagnolo - Anthony.Spagnolo@mp.wa.gov.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9379 0840 Mundaring Shire South Ward Councillors: Cr Luke Ellery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CrEllery@mundaring.wa.gov.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0420 421 883 Cr Ben Heptinstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heptinstallben@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0452 376 651 Justice of the Peace: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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EDITORIAL Jaymie Carter | September Editor Jaymie has been a familiar face at the Hive for the past four years. When she’s not making coffee or busy at the till, Jaymie is an avid reader and writer, dog lover and crochet enthusiast. Having studied creative and professional writing at Edith Cowan University, she is knee deep in the challenge of getting her first novel published.

Though the shivers of winter are well and truly still in our homes, the warm breath of spring is coming. The Daffodils are blooming, the ground is thawing and baby ducklings are being spotted in Darlington on Nyaania Creek. Though it wasn’t a particularly wet winter, it was a cold one and I am looking forward to the cool but sunny days that spring eventually brings. The ideal weather for picnics and day walks, slow Sundays in the garden getting ready for the next round of planting and tired evenings still spent around the fire. Darlington is a hubbub of activity no matter the time of year, but warm weather after cold has such a rejuvenating kick to it. It’s the time for rebirth and new beginnings, so as we step into this new season, let us appreciate all the beauty and life our gorgeous corner of the hills has to offer us.

Open Gardens WA Springtime is garden time, with fresh, green leaves and colourful blooms emerging from the gloom of winter. To share the joy, here's a unique chance for you to peek into some of the best gardens in Darlington. Darlington Community Garden is delighted to join forces with long-respected Open Gardens WA as five local property owners proudly welcome all garden enthusiasts to enjoy the fruits of their labour. This will be the first time a number of Darlington gardens will be open to the public on the same day. There will be free parking adjacent to the Community Garden on Pine Terrace, refreshments and market stalls, toilets at the Darlington Pavilion and as a bonus, a shuttle bus will be generously provided by Hosca, the after-school care group, to ferry patrons from garden to garden. This will help keep the relevant streets clear of traffic parking. Each garden has its own personality and style. They are located at 22 Amherst Avenue, 8 Mofflin Avenue, 10 Orange Road, 19 Pine Terrace and 48 Lionel Road. The date to ink into your diaries is Sunday 11 October with opening hours 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $8 for a single garden; $30 for entry all five; Under 18 years, free. Part proceeds will assist future projects of the Darlington Community Garden.

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Founding Footsteps As all of us are aware, doing anything for the first time is extremely daunting. You might remember how your heart raced, your hands shook. But that very first time you do something new, like your very first job, will most likely be a day you remember for the rest of your life. You’ll look back on it later and maybe you’ll only remember details: what you had for lunch, or how you felt at the end of the shift. I remember being exhausted, but in a fulfilled sort of way. My first day at my first job was back in late November of 2021 at The Hive in the heart of Darlington. I remember so vividly how my whole body shook from the second I stepped through the door till at least 11am. But once I found my feet and stopped shaking, it quickly became clear that this community I was stepping into was one that was going to accept me with open arms. In the four years I’ve been behind the till, this job has given me so much more than I ever imagined it would. Not just experience and confidence, but connections, relationships and a deep sense of community that has been immensely rewarding to step into.

Linda the owner of the Little Nook with Belle The cafes in Darlington, both The Little Nook and The Hive, are places where a lot of young people in this community get their first jobs. Where they, like me, take their founding steps in discovering who they are and what they’re capable of. Ben Reid and Belle Skene, who are familiar faces at both our cafes, took some time to have a chat with me about their experiences, from starting out to where they are now and exactly what those experiences have taught them. “My first day was a Friday pizza shift," says Ben, who has been working at the Hive since he was fourteen. Starting out as a dishie, he’s slowly worked his way up to pizza chef on Thursday and Friday nights and kitchen hand on the weekends. “I feel like I’ve worked my way up,” he told me when I went to speak to him while he was getting ready for the Thursday night shift. “Moving into the kitchen wasn’t planned. It's not where I thought I’d end up, that’s for sure. But for me, it’s become the most enjoyable part of the job, learning how to make the food and to gain more experience. You get very good at time management.” Belle Skene has been working in hospitality for almost 14 years, and for two of those, she’s been a familiar face at The Little Nook cafe. With experience in all areas of the job, barista, front of house, kitchen and mentoring, she says watching young people coming into the job and finding their feet is extremely rewarding. “Watching someone who’s just starting out in this field find their flow is very rewarding. Everyone has an ‘ah ha’ 4

moment, when everything suddenly clicks for them. Hospitality is a lot to take on for your first job and seeing that moment when they find their feet is such a good feeling as someone who mentors. I remember that from my first job.” Sitting up on the beautiful balcony where it almost feels like you’re up in the trees, it can be hard to imagine the Little Nook cafe being stressful. It's tranquil when Belle and I meet for coffee, but she’s quick to highlight that while it is very peaceful, working there can be very fast paced. “Being part of a team like this is a very bonding experience. On sunny weekends, it’s very busy. You get very good at working around each other and using clear communication, not just with customers, but with each other as well. But there’s a lot of laughs too. When it’s been a long, hard shift, the team you’re working with is the thing that makes days like that so much more endurable.” Our two cafes in Darlington are central to our community; both physically and emotionally. So many people come through the doors: playgroups and cyclists, bikers and day walkers, regulars and bookclubs. For a lot of people just starting out in the industry, being a part of the cafe’s working team is their first experience of Ben Reid what it means to be part of a community. For Ben, working at the Hive, that was definitely the case. “Since working here, I’ve expanded how many people I know. You learn what’s going on in the community, hearing about everyone doing their bit. It makes you feel like you’re doing your bit as well.” Belle has lived in Darlington (save a few years up north) for her whole life. She really highlights how small businesses are remembered in communities like Darlington. “Customers and the cafes have each other's backs. The regulars are our backbone, they’re a vital Coffee made by Jaymie part of our days working here. And I think we sometimes forget that we’re just as regular for them as they are for us.” Community is about what you build. It's the people you build it with. It’s also about what you take away from it. For all of us, Ben, Belle and myself, who have all found our feet working in the heart of Darlington's community, these jobs have taught us so many things. They’ve given us skills and experiences that will carry us through to our next jobs. For Ben, it’s a sparky apprenticeship and for Belle, a future in teaching. For me, that future is yet to be discovered. But whatever it will be, I wouldn’t have been able to get there without this community. The first footsteps we take in our lives are vital. They always give us more than we imagined. For anyone young who is thinking of taking those first, scary steps, your local cafe is such a wonderful place to start. As Belle said when I asked her if she has any advice for those just starting out, “be brave. You never know what it’s going to give you.” Darlington Review – September 2026

Darlington Dipsticks A lot can come from a Sunday drive and a cup of coffee shared with friends. The Darlington Dipsticks, a community created by a group of Darlington residents and built on a foundation of fervour for vintage cars, is, this year, celebrating their 10th Anniversary. This much-loved club, a staple at our Darlington Arts Festival’s vintage car display, actually did come out of a routine chat and a love for Sunday drives. The Darlington Dipsticks was born out of a group of friends who used to meet every Sunday in the centre of Darlington. While originally for coffee and a good natter, the conversation eventually turned (as it usually does) towards a topic that the group were all deeply interested in: vintage cars. All owners of classic One of the cars on display at last years Darlington Arts Festival cars themselves and, separately, already ground is always a strong foundation for connection and an part of other car clubs (Citroen Car Club, Jaguar Car Club) they easy place to start if you’re looking for one. decided it would be a good idea to create a club and make it official. You don’t need to own a classic car to be passionate about them. If you’re looking for somewhere to channel that passion and In the earliest days, the club would meet once a month at a meet people who channel it as well, opportunity for that is just member's home. Food and drinks were brought and shared around the corner. around and at least every fourth Sunday, they would try and have a club run, zipping their way through the hills to air the As they reach their 10th anniversary milestone, the club is cars and find somewhere nice to have a meal out. extending an invitation. On September 19th, a day of celebration will take place: a drive through the hills, a picnic at a lakeside Filed as a not-for-profit, the club became officially incorporated and finally stopping at the hall in Darlington's heart, where this in 2016, taking the name ‘The Darlington Dipsticks’ after much club first began. There will be music, displays, refreshments and discussion. The logo was designed by founding members Mark for the kids, remote control car racing. Everyone is welcome. Alderson and Bindy Datson. Then, in 2019, they applied to the Department of Transport to be approved to examine club cars. The Darlington Dipsticks is a club founded on friendship, passion This was for the purpose of concessional licensing, which was and community. Whether you own a classic car, or you just like granted and dropped license fees for club cars a considerable looking at them, the club would love for you to join them. If you amount. That did mean the club needed a minimum of 30 can’t make the whole day, join at the Darlington Hall to be a part members, and they have reached that milestone every year of this special celebration. since. While a love for cars is, of course, a significant part of the Ten years of celebrating a passion is absolutely an achievement Dipsticks, the reason it came about in the first place is still at worth celebrating. Here’s to making it to twenty! its heart: the people and the friendships it nurtures. Common

Jaguar owned by founding member Mark Datson, featuring granddaughter Eva Darlington Review – September 2026

Mini owned by founding member Bindy Datson, featuring her granddaughter Eva 5

Into the Wild A local charity event will be taking place at Lesser Hall on September 13th at 6pm. Into the Wild will be an intimate, musical evening of folk singing, finger picking and country rock and roll. Started three years ago by Darlington residents Dan Tilly and Jonathan Brain and with special guest Joe Blunge, this is the third year these three have performed together. With many years of experience between them and a love for music and storytelling, the performance will consist of acoustic originals with the gorgeous ambiance of the Lesser Hall. This will be a night to remember.

Dan Tilly, performer and organiser

Special guest Joe Bluge

Tickets are priced at $39 (or whatever you can afford) and doors open at 6pm. There are only 50 tickets available, all which must be purchased at the door. All proceeds from the show will be used to buy sleeping bags and gifted to Midland Meals, who will distribute to those in need. Though this is the third instalment of ‘Into the Wild’, it’s the first time it will be running as a charity event. There are so many reasons to come along to a night of community, music and acoustic rock and roll. All proceeds to charity.

Jonathan Brian, performer

Flower Power It began with festive decorations appearing overnight in Marnie Road and Azeeza Court as Christmas approached. Then, at Easter – to the delight of kids – lots of bunnies covering the tennis court fence by the playground. And, more recently, instant greenery and flowers outside the post office, local cafes and businesses. Ever since Sue Lennard came to town in 2015, magical things and practical solutions started happening around Darlington! When locals were debating how to make the Owen Road crossing from the playground to the Hive safer and discourage parking close to the café’s alfresco tables, wooden planter boxes made from wooden crates appeared, filled with small trees that became an attractive and practical solution. And, when the planter boxes began to degrade, they were replaced by corrugated containers. Recently, Sue and Norm (“I do the heavy lifting”) replanted the citrus and bay trees in mulch-filled heavy-duty planter bags, and this also became an opportunity for Sue to use her timehonoured method – a potato peeler or small knife – of dealing with the gall wasp prevalent in citrus across Darlington. And, for the aphids: “White/pest oil plus blasting with the hose and also a thick band of Vicks Vapour rub on the trunk to inhibit the codependent aphid or scale/ant population.”

Norm and Sue replanting and treating the lemon tree pests

“The repotting should give the plants new vigour and help to toss off the pesky invaders,” says Sue, one of the many volunteers who work behind-the-scenes greening our village. And keep an eye on the planters – they’re in for some artistry come the Darlington Arts Festival in November. 6

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Restoring the Helena Much has altered the nature of the Helena River over more than a century: it’s been dammed, degraded by land use, climate change has depleted its flow - and, says Francesca Flynn, “for too long it has been relegated to the too hard basket”. However, the Glen Forrest environmental scientist told the August ratepayers meeting that the river is proving more resilient than she thought when bringing together conservationists, volunteers and Noongar elders to form the Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association (BNAA) she now heads. This extremely active group has a single lofty aim: restoring the health of the Helena River (Mandoon Bilya) and its web of Darling Scarp waterways. And, in a relatively short period of time, working with relevant government authorities, they’ve garnered some impressive wins: launching Perth’s first Aboriginal Rangers program; rediscovering a rare and endangered pygmy perch and identified a new Perth Hills quokka population. More recently, they played a decisive role in improving the design of the contentious Lloyd Street Bridge in Midland to better protect the river’s floodplain.

For those attending the meeting it was easy to see that Francesca is a passionate environmentalist with a talent for bringing people together to tackle seemingly intractable problems – and she’d love more locals to join the cause of improving the health of the river that’s fed by our own Nyaania Creek. So, check out their website: www.bibbul.org It’s nice to know that Darlington is already doing our bit through Chris Arnold’s Wetland Rehabilitation Action Plan and its active Friends of Darlington Wetland group. You can contact Chris on 0497 999 985 and Kasia Thomson (Friends group) on 0437 350 058.

Mosh in new (but familiar) hands Walk through the door of Mosh Organic Hair Salon and you have the satisfying expectation that you’ll emerge feeling relaxed and pampered – and looking far more stylish than when you entered! The talented Sue Miller (who mastered her professional skills in the UK) came into our lives 16 years ago when she purchased the local salon and began building a great team. Now, as she puts it, she’s “hanging up the scissors” to spend more time with eight grandchildren and travels with husband Paul. But don’t be alarmed, she’s leaving Mosh in very good – and familiar – hands. Regulars will certainly remember Belle Lys, who completed her apprenticeship with Sue, and, a couple of years ago, went travelling overseas. Now, having returned to the family home in Darlington, Belle has just become the proud owner of Mosh. “It’s been an easy transition, because I trained Belle and lots of clients know and love her,” said Sue on her last day of cut and colouring at Mosh. “Even when Belle was overseas, we kept in touch because it was always the plan that she would take over when I retired.” Belle, who more recently has been working at a Guildford salon, is clearly delighted – that bright smile says it all! She says she’s not planning any changes and is looking forward to welcoming Darlington Review – September 2026

L to R: Belle and Sue you at Mosh. We wish her well in what is an exciting new venture for this young resident. 7

August DRRA meeting It’s always great to see new residents checking out what happens at Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA) meetings that happen the second Thursday of the month – even when freezing nights make it tempting to stay by the fire! And there’s a lot in the pipeline right now.

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As we went to print, we had yet to see the Shire’s communication plan for its Land Use Planning Strategy 5 – the very important blueprint for planning decisions that could affect us in the years ahead, so stay tuned; the proposed 40 speed limit between View Terrace and Darlington Rd appears to be getting ticks from local groups responding to DRRA; more work is being done on the great paths/corridors project that aims to make it safer for pedestrians and kids walking/riding to school; there’s a new replacement double BBQ heading our way; work is underway to

improve the look of the parking area opposite the hall; and the Owen Road crossing to the Hive café is also being debated – how to make it safer and more attractive. While the Shire’s annual green waste verge collection in Darlington starts October 12, the bulk household goods collection won’t happen until next year (see the Shire’s website for further info). Local Ceri Kitely alerted those attending to the threats to the Kimberley’s pristine landscape from those intent on building AI data centres and from oil and gas companies pushing for large scale drilling and fracking (see Letters). There’s much more in the DRRA Notes – and if you want to have your say about all of this, be at the next DRRA meeting, or put your hand up to be on the committee at the October AGM.

l Darlington Theatre Players - Inside the Island, Marloo Theatre, September 11-26. l Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association Community Meeting - Thursday September 10th,

Darlington Hall, 7:30. l Into the Wild - music in the Lesser Hall, 6pm. Tickets at the door (see editorial). l Darlington Dipsticks 10th Anniversary - Free Event at Darlington Hall and Oval, September 19 from 2pm

(see editorial and advert in this issue for details). l Darlington Chamber Music Winter Series - Sunday October 4, Darlington Hall, 3pm. l Open Gardens WA - for the first time Darlington Community Garden will host an Open Gardens WA day on

Sunday October 11th from 10am till 4pm: see editorial. l Forrest Darlings CWA - Stitch for Frocktober exhibition, Darlington Hall, Sunday October 11, 10am-4pm.

Letter to the Review The Kimberley: Global Treasure or Fracking Wasteland? A passionate call out to protect the Precious Kimberley region of WA currently under threat from Fracking. A submission from the Texan Company Black Mountain Energy is being considered at Both State and Federal Government level by Minister Swinbourn and Minister Watts. I am a volunteer for Frack Free WA and have campaigned for 20 years to keep WA Frack Free. I urge you to visit the www.frackfreewa.org.au and www.environskimberley. org.au to register your support and to get involved in anyway that you can. To raise visibility for the campaign we are currently asking people and businesses in key areas to display the yellow Frack Free Kimberley triangle as a yard sign or window sticker (businesses). To order your yard signs: register with www.frackfreewa.org.au/requesttriangle: alternatively contact me direct on 0415 397 007. Thank you in anticipation of your support, Ceri Kitely & Sophie Kocev, Frack Free WA volunteers Darlington Disclaimer: The Darlington Review’s Rules of Association (2024) read: “To produce and publish a monthly journal with the intention of fostering good relationships within the Darlington community, supporting the community, and keeping residents informed about community issues.” Our Guide for Scribes invites members to submit notes "to inform members and the Darlington Community about past, ongoing and future activities…”. The Review accepts no liability for errors/omissions contained in articles, statements or advertisements published herein. The views expressed in Letters and Notes are not the views of the Darlington Review and we are not responsible for them. Members are requested to ensure their notes adhere to the magazine’s guiding spirit of fostering harmonious community relationships. The Darlington Review is available in digital format via darlingtonreview.com.au, the online website.

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My Place | Chris Gregson Chris Gregson grew up in a highly-creative family home in Darlington and today he’s one of Australia’s most experienced commercial audio creatives, surviving volatile times in a fastchanging media landscape with Sydney’s high-rating 2GB and its often-controversial talkback presenters. During a recent visit to the network’s Perth station 6PR, he talked to Trea Wiltshire. When, fresh out of high school, Chris Gregson applied to study a Media Performance degree at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, he wasn’t optimistic: only 17 students were selected from 350 hopefuls because WAAPA preferred more mature students for its highly-competitive course. The first of its kind in Perth, the course was run by TV presenter Anne Conti and ABC broadcasting legend Earl Reeve who told his freshers: “If you come out of here, you’ll have a job in TV and radio”. He was right! In fact, the ambitious young resident had landed his first job even before graduating! Chris’s fledgling broadcasting posts were in Esperance and Northam, but it wasn’t long before he was looking east and further honing his craft in Lithgow, first on air and then moving into copywriting for Sydney’s megastars – with their massive egos – in the dominant talkback station 2UE and then later as Network Creative Director for 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR. Until recently the network was owned by the nation’s leading media company Nine Entertainment, but earlier this year its owner became billionaire Sydney pub baron Arthur Laundy of Tapt Media. “I’ve somehow managed to clock up more than 20 years at 2GB, surviving several changes of ownership in what is a volatile workplace that has played havoc with radio! But yes, in a fastchanging media landscape, radio will definitely survive,” he says while enjoying a coffee at a local café.

“In terms of business, listeners to a station such as ours represent a 40-plus demographic with a high rate of home ownership and disposable income – so, for advertisers, the buyers are there. Add to that the fact that Audio has become so adaptable in the digital landscape with podcasts, streaming etc. It’s become easier to message a target audience: you could be driving through Midland in your connected car and we can send a commercial about a restaurant you might want to check out that’s just around the corner. “What we can do with radio has just evolved and it’s going to keep evolving, with AI also playing a role. The speed at which it’s moving may be challenging but the potential and possibilities are incredible. But you have to keep those ratings high, those ears tuning in.”

“There’s a reason why the ABC news format and Commercial talkback are the highest-rated in Australia. People still want that connection, those conversations, while driving to work or across vast distances in a semitrailer. They enjoy the companionship. They come to trust the voice behind the microphone. And that trust is heightened during emergencies, during times like Covid – and even today, with the world in turmoil.”

“There’s a reason why the ABC news format and Commercial talkback are the highest-rated in Australia. People still want that connection, those conversations, while driving to work or across vast distances in a semi-trailer. They enjoy the companionship. They come to trust the voice behind the microphone. And that

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trust is heightened during emergencies, during times like Covid – and even today, with the world in turmoil. People talk about radio as the original social media because there’s that instant connection: you can pick up the phone and talk to the voice coming out of your speakers.

How does Chris account for that early success in securing a place at WAAPA? He certainly attributes some of it to an impressive performance track record in Guildford Grammar at a time when theatrical productions, run by some of Perth best-known professionals, were widely admired. “Because, of course, there’s an element of performance in media,” he observes. “At Guildford I discovered my voice. We did plenty of musicals but I also enjoyed singing in the choir loft in that amazingly beautiful chapel. Today I feel I’ve a very good ear for getting the voices I want when casting voice artists and helping them with their delivery.”

And, of course, he grew up in a household where he received an excellent grounding in the arts across the board: his father, David Gregson, was one of the legendary painters who established the Darlington Arts Festival, his mother Gail was involved with the Darlington Theatre Players (and went on to be a patron of the Festival) and his sister Dimity, painter and textile artist, is a regular contributor to the Festival.

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Federal Member for Bullwinkel | Trish Cook MP Hello Neighbours, The arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia is concerning for Darlington and the wider Perth Hills, where our native birds and wildlife are such an important part of our community. While H5 bird flu is now present in Australian wildlife, there have been no detections in poultry or the wider agricultural sector, and the risk to human health remains low. The Albanese Government, working with WA agencies, is supporting testing, surveillance, biosecurity, and protection of vulnerable native species, including our iconic black cockatoos. The Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre in Martin has received $707,205 in support for improved biosecurity, training and equipment to help protect Carnaby’s and Baudin’s black Cockatoos. Vaccines are also being trialled.

• Keep birds separated from wild birds, using side netting or overhead enclosures. • Protect feed and water from contamination and keep feed in covered containers. • Clean and disinfect aviaries, equipment, feeders, and water containers regularly. • Keep cats indoors or in secure outdoor enclosures, and don't allow dogs to chase or interact with wildlife. Most importantly, do not touch sick or dead birds or wildlife. From a safe distance, record the location and take photographs, if possible, then report unusual deaths to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. For authoritative, up-to-date advice and reporting information, I encourage you to visit the Australian Government's birdflu.gov.au Together, we can give our beautiful black cockatoos, other native wildlife, and backyard birds the best possible chance of weathering this new threat.

For those of us lucky enough to live in Darlington, we can all play a part in protecting our local wildlife. Now is also a great time to volunteer with local environmental groups such as Friends of Darlington Station (FODS) and the Darlington Wetlands Rehabilitation Action Group. Their work to restore habitat, plant native vegetation and protect important feeding and nesting areas helps create a healthier environment for our birds and wildlife.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact my office with any local queries or concerns, or if you need assistance with Federal Government agencies: (08) 7079 0480 or Trish.Cook.MP@aph. gov.au. Sincerely, Trish

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Member for Kalamunda | Adam Hort MP Local mothers deserve maternity care close to home A woman from our community was redirected from St John of God Midland Public Hospital to Northam Hospital while she was in labour. I learned about her experience after a whistleblower visited my office to raise concerns about maternity services available to families in Perth’s eastern suburbs. I asked the State Government for answers. Its response showed this was not an isolated case. Since 2022, 148 expectant mothers have been redirected from Midland to other hospitals. That includes 14 women sent to Rockingham General Hospital and one sent to Northam Hospital. There may be circumstances where a maternity bypass is necessary. The safety of mothers and babies must always come first. But local mothers should reasonably expect that, when their planned hospital cannot accept them, alternative maternity care will be available much closer to home than Rockingham or Northam. Darlington Review – September 2026

Labour can already be an anxious and unpredictable experience. Being told at that moment that you need to travel a considerable distance to an unfamiliar hospital adds further uncertainty and distress. For families in Darlington and across the Perth Hills, it can also mean being separated from the support network they had planned around. These diversions raise serious questions about whether maternity services at Midland have the capacity and resources needed to meet demand. They also come at a time when Midland Hospital’s emergency department is under unprecedented pressure, while full public radiation oncology services remain unavailable in Midland. These are separate issues, but they point to a broader challenge. Health services must be given the capacity and services required to properly support families across our growing eastern suburbs. I am fighting for the State Government to improve health service capacity in Midland, including maternity care, addressing pressure on the emergency department and delivering full public radiation oncology services locally. I will continue pressing for a clear plan to strengthen local health services and prevent mothers from being sent unreasonable distances from home. Families across the Perth Hills and eastern suburbs deserve safe, reliable and properly resourced health services close to home.

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Cr Luke Ellery | Councillor's Column South Ward | Shire of Mundaring Dear Darlington, I’d like to thank you for the trust you have placed in myself to represent you on Council at the Shire of Mundaring. Traditionally, residents will put all their green and bulk hard waste on the verge in late August for collection and disposal. Due to challenges with contractors for bulk verge collection, the verge collections will occur separately this year. This change was not planned we recognise this occurred without warning leading to frustration and confusion for our residents. For that we apologise. Darlington’s green waste will be collected from the week commencing 12th October. At the time of your reading, the Shire should have information on their website on a dedicated verge collection webpage and we deliver bulk hard collections later this financial year. The Shire has also increased the number of tip passes from 3 to 6 to compensate the delay. We recognise that this won’t help all residents who don’t have access to a trailer, so Council and staff have been working

together to ensure bulk collection as soon as possible. I encourage residents to continue to check the Shire website for information on verge collections. Council recognise the contracting risk and are looking to transition from the scheduled August verge service to an in-house delivery and pre-booked service. This will allow residents to choose the month their verge waste is collected so they can align with their needs and projects. This change is planned for 2028. This will allow us to better assist our community in recovery to extreme weather events and other natural hazards to become more resilient in our service delivery. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to deliver sustainable, cost-effective waste solutions.

Darlington Bushfire Ready Group Am not going to guess what the weather will be like as you read these notes, but hopefully continual rain will have a rest for a while. However with some enjoyable days it does enable us time to get into the garden and bush surrounding our blocks and continue to maintain those lower fuel levels around the house. In doing so it reduces the more dramatic actions required as summer approaches and also enables us to be selective in what to remove or leave to give that 20 m circle of safety. Removing tree canopy is also easier now, whilst a cooler time. Many houses are lost to ember attack during a bushfire, in particular if no one is home to defend it from a fire. Embers carried by the wind get into gaps and crevices in the house and may ignite fuel that they land on such as plants close to the building. The more a house and surrounding vegetation is prepared, the better the chance the building will survive a bushfire, even if you have chosen to leave for a safer place. You may even wish to, now winter is here, have a look at those plants which are close to your house, and could be a fire threat, to actually remove them and replace them with ones that are less fire prone. DFES has many excellent publications on its web site….www.dfes.wa.gov.au …. and one of those is ‘Plant Guide within the Building Protection Zone for the Swan Coastal Plain of Western Australia’. If looking to replace plants use this very comprehensive list of tables which provide details of the plants scientific classifications including genus, species, and family. As much data as available has been included about each plant – this includes canopy

density, flowering season, flower colour, and the average height that plant will grow. Above shows how your home should be prepared for the forth coming fire season, as I have indicated above now is the time. Also wanting to know about how to prepare for the next fire season and what to do then go to dfes.wa.gov.au/safety/ information/fire/bushfire. It is never too early to start preparing your property for the year ahead, or for more information come down to the Fire station Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 10.00am. Colin James | Coordinator 0419 969 223

For more information about what you can do to be prepared for bushfires, contact the Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES) Community Preparedness team on 9395 9300 or visit the DFES website on www.dfes.wa.gov.au. Firebreak notices and information can be accessed from the Shire of Mundaring on 9290 6666 or website on www.mundaring.wa.gov.au

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Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade REMEMBER 000 is the ONLY number to ring for all fire and smoke sightings.

The ComCen will page our members who are on duty. For general Brigade enquiries please ring 9299 7217. Station hours: Saturday 9am-10:30am. Web: darlingtonfire.org.au • Facebook: Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade • Instagram: dvbfb_

Next Brigade meeting: AGM - Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at the Darlington Fire Station.

We are potentially only a month away from the first Restricted Burning period of the coming fire season, so now is the time to start preparing your property ahead of the warmer, drier weather. Begin creating a 20m “asset protection zone” around your home. You should also begin clearing and maintaining your firebreaks. Correctly prepared and wellmaintained firebreaks, 3m wide and 4m high, assist with access to, and the control of bush fires that occur. Failure to comply with firebreak regulations may result in a fine of up to $5000 and could ultimately lead to the loss of property and life. Requirements for firebreaks are contained in the Shire of Mundaring’s ‘Firebreak and Fuel Load Notice’ (on the Shire’s website). The Shire also provides this information, along with property inspections, through a FREE service provided by their Fire Hazard Inspection Officers, contactable on 9290 6696. Something else to consider before the summer weather arrives is to prepare and plan for potential bush fire threats and risks. Talk with your family, neighbours, friends, and tenants, and start discussing things like; • Preparing and packing your emergency/evacuation kits (don’t forget your pets/ animals) • Preparing an emergency/ evacuation plan for your home (practice it with your children) • Backing up, copying, and/or storing your important documents (not just the family photos!) • Learning the four levels of Fire Danger Ratings and the actions you should take at each level (Moderate: Plan and prepare, High: Be ready to act, Extreme: Take action now to protect your life and property, Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas)

9209 before ignition. The Darlington Brigade may also be able to help if you have concerns about fuel loads on your property. A property owner can request the Brigade to undertake a Hazard Reduction Burn by calling 9299 7217 or visiting the fire station between 9 – 10.30 am on a Saturday morning. An authorised officer will visit your property to discuss your requirements and provide a quote (HRBs are subject to weather and environmental considerations). These burns also provide valuable opportunities for training, skills refreshing and development of Brigade members. An often-overlooked element of semi-rural and large lot living is the property owner’s responsibility for power infrastructure on their property. Poorly maintained and fallen power poles, and sagging and damaged wires on private land have been the cause of fires in the past, yet they are a cause that is entirely preventable. Western Power can advise you if you are responsible for any power poles and wires on your property and can also provide information on the safe maintenance of these assets. If you do have power infrastructure on your property, please have it regularly inspected by authorized contractors, and always use a licensed electrician.

Please, don’t leave your personal protection and property preparation until it’s too late.

Whilst the cooler and damper weather over the past months has meant only a small number of callouts recently, our volunteer members have still been hard at work preparing, planning, and most importantly training for the coming fire season. Over the past several weeks our leadership team have been conducting a variety of theory and practical, skills-based activities including off-road driving, pump operation and hose work, NUCOMs (name, use, components, operation, maintenance), skills refreshers and equipment maintenance. Over the winter months our members contribute many volunteer hours, preparing to provide an emergency service to the community.

If you are conducting your own fuel reduction burns during the Restricted Period, please consider the weather conditions (especially winds), permit requirements, Fire Danger Ratings, any bans or prohibitions, and register your burn with DFES on 9395

“You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.” ~ Seth Parker Ricky Harvey

• Creating or reviewing your bushfire plan and ensuring it is adaptable for the different levels of Fire Danger Ratings. Go to https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/plan or download the Emergency WA app.

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Book Cafe 8 Sep | 9.30am to 11am Free tea and coffee, $2 home-made treats, a raffle and quality pre-loved books for purchase. Guest speaker Lee-Anne Ashley will share the inspiring work of Wheelchairs for Kids, with all funds supporting the charity. The Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig St, Mundaring

Open Eyed Meditation Every Fri | 10am Experienced facilitators lead a relaxing meditation, followed by morning tea.

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Darlington Ratepayers and Residents Association (DRRA)

“Preserving the character of Darlington and safeguarding the interests of its ratepayers and residents - Since 1909”

Darlington looks stunningly beautiful this month and although we could do with some more rain, it has been quite lovely taking late afternoon walks to admire the wildflowers through the bush in the soft light. We do live in a rather special enclave and on a recent trip around the less explored streets with my youngest son who doesn’t live here permanently, he remarked on how he is always surprised at just how beautiful Darlington is, wherever you look. And it is true.

and walkers mingle to chat as they enjoy the sunset together. We agreed it is a rather lovely spot overall, and we parted ways with him saying ‘it’s not a bad place to spend a few years’, and me feeling deeply grateful to those who have dedicated considerable time and energy during their lives to building and maintaining this fabulous community, and to those who continue to do so.

It was a prompt for me to pause and remember that this community has always been energetic and enthusiastic, with a diverse collection of people driving a variety of groups and the first DRRA meeting taking place around 118 years ago. Stories and lives are interwoven everywhere, with decades of connection and commitment from hundreds of people to create what we enjoy around us. That’s a lot of history and attention on the development of what we now often take for granted. Out walking last Friday evening, I came across a man as he sat on a log down near the wetland, listening to frog calls in the twilight. He was visiting for a few days, and we remarked on the beauty of the evening. With the sounds of children and laughing in the distance, he talked about the ‘Friday night vibe’ in front of the Hive with families picnicking on the grass, children clambering through the play equipment, and how it took him back to his childhood in a city a few thousand kilometres away.

At the last community meeting, we had a fabulous presentation from Francesca Flynn (and her husband Callum) of Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association, a Noongar led environmental charity addressing declining river health through a collaborative and community led program for healthy rivers. They are currently focussed on the Mandoon bilya ( Helena River) catchment, a freshwater system of over 900 waterways including Nyaania Creek in Darlington. The amount of work, collaboration and education being done in this was impressive and inspiring. By the time you read this, the Shire will have sent out the Land Planning Strategy 5 and Land Use Planning Strategy (LUPS) community engagement plan to Ratepayer and Community groups for a 5 week comment period. This will be discussed at the next Community meeting and the document can be found on the Shire website. Should you wish to receive a digital copy, please email drra@darlingtonvillage.org.

I talked about the delightfully wild and overgrown areas; how much I love that some footpaths are narrow and wind through living tunnels and curve around trees. The love hate relationship I have with the Bandicoots who live with me, and manage to dig up everything I plant in my garden but provide hours of live stream pleasure. The Lizards, Kangaroos and the constant chatter of birds as they criss-cross local roads and gardens. And of course, the Oval. The sporting hub of the village on weekends and our social central each evening as dogs, children Darlington Review – September 2026

SAVE the DATE Next community meeting: Thurs 10 Sept 7:30pm at the Hall The DRRA AGM is scheduled for October 8 at 7.30pm. Should you wish to be part of the committee, please get in contact. DRRA membership is $20/ annum/individual. For membership enquiries please contact Malcolm on 0400 204 845.

Mundaring Probus Club Have you recently retired, or have been retired for a while, and miss meeting people? If so, Probus might fill that void in your life. We are a group of people from all walks of life, who meet one Monday a month to socialize and listen to various speakers, before having morning tea. Speakers in the past have been on Ghost Towns of WA, Birds in the Hills, Salt Mines of Poland, Family History, old Stock Routes of WA, plus speakers from the Mundaring & Hills Historical Society on years gone by. At our last meeting, one of our members gave a talk on the history of wood turning and the different types of wood used (see photo). On the last Saturday of each month, we meet at The Hive in Darlington to socialise over a coffee and cake (or whatever takes your fancy!). Outings during the year are also organised to places of interest. If you would like to receive more information about our Club, please contact Pat on 0410 651 271 or moxon@iinet.net.au.

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Darlington Arts Festival Bogan Bingo Brilliance! Thank you to all our wonderful bogans for a fantastic effort fundraising for the Festival! A whopping $4365 was raised. Great effort and thanks to Lynne Collings Dullard and Claire Ditri for organising the event and to their trusty posse of bogan helpers – Connie, Sally, Trudy, Wendy Michelle, Suzanne, Rachael, Heath, Charlie and Jackson.

DAFYEP! We’re seeking an enthusiastic team to lead the Youth Engagement Program (DAFYEP!) for teenagers.

Youth Art

This role is best shared, so bring your crew!

High school students aged 12 to 18 are invited to enter their best creative work for the chance to share in a total prize pool of $1750.

Planning is already underway, and plenty of support will be provided.

Junior Art

If you’re interested, know someone who would be a great fit, or would like to learn more, email president@darlingtonartsfestival. com

Calling all creatives! Artists at all levels of experience are encouraged to enter artwork and take up the opportunity to develop their talent and fulfil their dreams.

This category is open to original artwork from primary school students aged 4 to 12 in the areas of paint, sketch, 3D artwork and collage – all displayed over the Festival weekend. The aged groupings are 4-6, 7-8, 9-10,11-12. Entries for Open, Youth and Junior Art close on 23 October 2026.

Sculpture on the Scarp is your opportunity to exhibit Visit our website to find out more – darlingtonartsfestival.com/ sculptural work in a unique bushland setting. With a total prize pool of $4000 this category is a highlight of the Festival weekend.

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Open Art

Darlington Arts Festival relies on grants, sponsorships, donations and fundraising events. Donations of any amount are very welcome, at any time in the year and you can even throw us a monthly or annual donation to set and forget!

Visual artists over the age of 18, are invited to submit original artworks. All styles and mediums welcome but must be for sale. A total prize pool of $7000 to be won. New this year, the $1000 Darling Edge Award is calling for Open Art entries that push boundaries, is bold, experimental and sits on the fringe.

Support comes in many shapes and sizes

Help us keep this fabulous festival free and thriving by donating today https://www.darlingtonartsfestival.com/ support/donate/

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Darlington Theatre Players at Marloo Theatre Inside the Island Rages onto the Marloo Stage After the musical delights of ‘Rock of Ages and ‘School of Rock’ and the comedic shenanigans of ‘Clue On Stage’ earlier this year, the Darlington Theatre Players are set to take a darker turn as they tackle Louis Nowra’s Australian Gothic Horror ‘Inside the Island’.

laying bare that searing erasure. An outwardly idyllic colonial community is torn apart by the careless indifference of those that might have protected it.

we sat down with award winning director and theatre creative Grant Malcolm.

A violent past haunts the play and in the present lurks unseen and out of sight for much of the play. We can feel how uncomfortably the colonial pretensions of the central protagonists sit in the landscape - out of place and alien. There are one or two figures that appear to be learning to live with the land but they are

Tell us a little about the themes and the challenges To find out more about what makes this unsettling drama tick, of this show?

Why this show? Why is it special and important to you? Louis Nowra is deservedly one of Australia's most loved playwrights. His play Cosi, about inmates in an asylum putting on a production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte, was made into a hugely popular film in the 90s and is regularly produced by theatre companies around Australia. Inside the Island is less frequently performed; perhaps only once before in WA in 1982. On reading the play, I fell in love with its expansive view of the Australian landscape and our transient place in this vast land. The play is grounded in a sense of an ancient land occupied by foreign colonisers that almost casually attempt to eliminate the original custodians and supplant them with a culture starkly at odds with the land they occupy. In some sense, the ghosts of the land might be seen to rise up and retake their country. I secured the rights to stage a professional production back in 1996 but as is sometimes the case, finances fell through. Thirty years later I felt the play might find a home again at Marloo Theatre. There's something about producing a play about an isolated community in the middle of this continent in a theatre that stands on the Darling Scarp, the edge of the island, looking out to the sea but with the expanse of a still largely unknown and unknowable interior at its back.

What can audiences expect from this production? ‘Inside the Island’ shows a farming family and community out of step with the land they occupy. The family matriarch clings fiercely to her British heritage attempting to force it onto the land and its people. It is a quintessential Australian gothic story, not just exploring the inevitable loss of innocence but Darlington Review – September 2026

obliterated in the end. The callous disregard of the colonisers for a visiting troop of soldiers inevitably draws comparison with the treatment of the ANZACs by the British high command that will take place only a few years later.

What will audiences take away? Maybe, at its heart, ‘Inside the Island’ is warning to care deeply about the people and places we love lest they be taken from us.

‘Inside the Island’ Directed by Grant Malcolm Movement Direction by Connie Wetherilt Sound and Music Direction by Chris McRae

11th-26th September 2026 Marloo Theatre, 20 Marloo Rd, Greenmount Tickets: www.trybooking.com/DNKXK

Forrest Darlings CWA Huge thanks to all the community members, CWA branches and local businesses who have already stepped up to support our Stitch for Frocktober event with entries, donations and sponsorship. Entries are still open for Stitch for Frocktober, our creative frock making fundraising event that will culminate in an exhibition of entries on Sunday 11 October at Darlington Hall. Stitch for Frocktober is raising funds and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. The three categories for the sewing competition are • Stitch a Frock from Scratch - You're starting with fabric. Patterns or not, it's up to you. • Upcycle a Frock - You're starting from something existing (Shirt, dress, pants... the point is it's existing). • Video/Remote Entry Entry is $10 per frock. Registration details: https://tally.so/r/RG0JpJ The Stitch for Frocktober exhibition will be held on Sunday 11th October, at Darlington Hall from 10am-4pm. Entry to view the exhibition will be by donation. Come vote for your favourite Frock! People’s choice will be presented at 3pm. Food, drinks and a raffle will be available, outside on the veranda, away from the frocks! This day coincides with the Darlington Open Gardens event, so you can also spend time in the nearby gardens and view our CWA Centenary Bench at Darlington Community Garden.

About your CWA Forrest Darlings Branch Forrest Darlings is a friendly branch of the Country Womens Association which meets monthly at Darlington Pavilion. Guests and non members always welcome. Our focus is shared between crafts, community and catering.

Next meeting:

Wednesday Sept 16 2026 at 7pm, Darlington Pavilion. For more info follow Forrest Darlings CWA on Facebook or call Treasurer Jen Woods 0417 173 478.

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Glen Forrest Bridge Club (GFBC) Bridge for Dummies Bridge is a challenging game. Each hand is an adventure; each hand presents a unique set of conditions that you react to and solve. You have to do a little thinking. Studies have proven that playing bridge keeps the brain cells active, which is helpful when you get a bit older. Bridge is a game of psychology. If you fancy yourself a keen observer of human behaviour, look no further. You have found your niche. Players aren’t supposed to show any emotion during the play, but the dam always has a few leaks. Bridge is fun. Hours become minutes! Playing bridge can mean endless hours of pleasure, a host of new friends, and many laughs.” No insult intended here! Bridge for Dummies is a great book, easy to read and funny, written by, (hold your breath), Eddie Kantar. The following is how he describes bridge in his introduction in Bridge for Dummies. “Bridge is a social game. You play with a partner and two opponents. Right off the bat, you have four people together. Inevitably, you meet a host of new friends with a strong common bond, the game of bridge. Bridge is not an “I” game – Bridge is a “we” game.

If you have played bridge before or if you have never played, come along to the Glen Forrest Bridge Club, held in the Sports Club on McGlew Road, Glen Forrest. Wednesday mornings at 9.30-11.30 is a great session to learn or refresh your bridge skills. Monday 12.30-4-30 and Wednesday 1.30-4-30. Website: https://glenforrest.bridgeaustralia.org/sessiontimes. asp Phone Ronnie 0419 961 711 check out our website glenforrest.bridgeaustralia.org or pop in 15 minutes early to a session.

Kalamunda Lapidary Club Inc A Gem of a Weekend: KLC’s Annual Exhibition Returns The Kalamunda Lapidary Club is gearing up for an exciting weekend as it prepares to host its Annual Exhibition Weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of September, a highlight of the local creative calendar and a much anticipated event for rockhounds, jewellery lovers, and curious visitors alike. Held at the Club’s workshop located at 3 Recreation Rd, Kalamunda, the Annual Exhibition showcases the remarkable talent, craftsmanship, and community spirit that define the Club. Members have been working diligently throughout the year to produce an impressive range of handcrafted items, including polished stones, cabochons, silver jewellery, and unique lapidary creations. Many of these pieces will be available for purchase, offering visitors the chance to take home something truly beautiful and unique. Beyond the stunning displays, the Club will have volunteers on hand to explain the techniques utilised and share insights into the fascinating world of lapidary and silversmithing. For anyone who has ever wondered how a rough rock becomes a gleaming gemstone, this is the perfect chance to learn directly from the Club’s experienced members. Those interested in joining the Club or exploring a new hobby will find plenty of encouragement and information available at the Exhibition.

to attend, browse the displays, and enjoy conversations with the makers. The Exhibition runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm on both days, with $2 entry for visitors aged 14 and above. Light refreshments will be available for purchase, including a sausage sizzle. The friendly atmosphere makes this an ideal outing for locals and visitors to the hills. The Kalamunda Lapidary Club looks forward to welcoming the community for a weekend celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the hidden beauty within rocks and minerals. Club Opening Hours: Tuesday 1pm-4pm (Silversmithing - members only) Wednesday 12pm-4pm Thursday 7pm-10pm Saturday 10am-2pm For further information, please contact the club at klc165@outlook.com

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Darlington Dipsticks Dipsticks are 10! What started a decade ago with a handful of local classic-car enthusiasts has grown into a much-loved community club. And now the Darlington Dipsticks are turning 10! For ten years, members have shared a passion for old cars, explored the Perth Hills together, swapped stories and mechanical knowledge, helped one another out and, most importantly, made lasting friendships along the way. To mark this special milestone, we’re inviting our community to join us on Saturday 19 September for a day of motoring, memories and celebration. The day begins with a scenic drive through the beautiful Perth Hills (follow us there, or make your own way), arriving for a picnic beside the water at Lake Leschenaultia (byo picnic). We return to Darlington for the afternoon festivities at the Darlington Hall and oval from 2pm. There’ll be plenty to see and enjoy, including: Displays of vintage, classic and collectable cars; Darlington Dipsticks memorabilia and club history; Live music, refreshments and dancing; Remote-controlled model car racing for the kids; Plenty of friendly faces and community spirit! And you don’t need to own a classic car to join the celebration! Whether you’re a lifelong motoring enthusiast, curious about local history, enjoy seeing beautifully restored vehicles, or simply fancy

an afternoon of music, dancing and community fun, we’d love to see you there. This is a free community celebration, generously funded by the Shire of Mundaring. Come along for the whole day or join us from 2pm at the Darlington Hall for the afternoon festivities. Please visit our website for more info, and to RSVP (yes it’s free, but we want to know how many sausage rolls we’ll need on the day!).

Dipsticks AGM At our recent AGM on 6 August, we farewelled outgoing President Malcolm McNabb from the role, acknowledging his valued contribution to the Darlington Dipsticks this past year, and his ongoing commitment as a club member. We appreciate Malcolm’s continued support, enthusiasm and input into the Dipsticks. Congratulations to the new committee, and we look forward to another great year: President- John Revill; Vice President- Ben Walsh; SecretaryChristine Stoney; Treasurer- Peter Moore; Ordinary membersMarie Fennell, Dave Pole www.darlingtondipsticks.org

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Darlington Social Cricket Club The Commercial … (in confidence) That explosive tell-all interview from Ian Scrimshaw (Aug DR) was only the beginning of the gossip from our Annual Dinner at the Commercial Bar and Kitchen in Midland. The catering was a hit for all bar one club member. The CBK chefs delivered an alternate drop menu of chicken or beef (both delicious options) that almost everyone was delighted with. There was a minor failure of the service with one table being the last to be served and only receiving all chicken and no beef. Unfortunately the only person in the room whose ego insisted he needed to have the beef, Durkin, N, was seated at that table. Five other patrons at this table happily tucked in to a delicious chicken dinner while one steadfast bastion of beef refused to accept a plate with anything other than his anticipated dinner. After several minutes when it became apparent that everyone in the dining room was enjoying a meal and a wandering waitress had 3 times circled the room with the lonely last chicken dinner, the hunger pangs finally forced the aforementioned bastion to relinquish his stance and reluctantly accept the kitchen’s final meal of the evening. This would have been the end of the story but just as he was about to finish forlornly grumbling through what was in fact a delicious chicken dinner, as the sweets had begun to be served, in walks his apologetically late younger brother. As if knowing how valuable the precious time of the very important Durkin, S is, Steve was eagerly greeted by the wait staff with the welcoming appreciation of a returning prodigal son. A makeshift place setting was arranged right next to his older brother and almost instantaneously a beautiful beef dinner was presented for his culinary enjoyment. Nigel’s ego exploded with profanities and

contempt and needless to say everyone at the table found this thoroughly hilarious. Best on speeches of the night went to newly incoming (officially) appointed captain Ray (Rowdy) McDonnell. He gave an impassioned recount of what the club means to him and how well he’s felt connected to the other members that make it such a great club. The other key award recipients of the night were Duncan Bell (bleeding ball) courtesy of a Nigel Durkin final over, 30 run, masterclass in one of the intraclub games and Cliff Burns (wood duck award) for most ducks in the season. Scoring a duck in social cricket is not easy, especially when you can’t get out off the first ball. For this reason there is usually a countback between a few people each scoring one duck across the season. No countback needed this year though with Cliff Burns scoring a globe no less than 4 times this season leading to calls for the award to be perpetually renamed the “Cliff Burns Prince of Ducks Award”, a matter currently before the committee for consideration. With season 68 rapidly approaching, more shenanigans like this are right around the corner. If you’re looking for some less than average village cricket or some outstanding social connection for both players and families alike please get in touch or wander down, we always enjoy seeing new faces. 1. Still reeling from chickengate, Nigel Durkin presents the captain’s blazer to Rowdy who is looking properly satiated after his delicious beef dinner. Photo credit - A Pearce. 2. Steve Durkin pictured here trying to decide what pleases him more … the CBK Midland catering or being able to Alpha his older brother. Photo credit - A Pearce.

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The Darlington Club

The club has had our Agm for this year and our committee will remain the same. President: Sue Lavell Vice President: David Lavell Treasurer: Rod Moss Secretary: Sue Bennetts We all had a fun night enjoying food & drinks and birthday cake for David. Sue Lavell has also enjoyed her birthday so we all need exercises after all the cake we have had. Please read our newsletter for updates on September events. If you are not a member please email me to add you onto our newsletter, to keep upto date on events. Fees are $25 per person or $50 for two or family. Payee The Darlington Club Inc. BSB 633 000, Account 124527748. Reference Surname and Subs.

Coming Events The Club opens at 6.30pm every second Friday at Darlington Lesser Hall. BYO drinks and nibbles. Details will be updated in the weekly Newsletter Contact Sue Lavell on 0439 273 213 or susanlavell10@gmail.com Or Sue Bennetts, Secretary on 0407 920 930 email sue.j.bennetts24@gmail.com or garrysue24@iinet.net.au 28

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Mundaring | Midland Junction Arts Centre Mundaring Arts Centre | 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Nichol Street) 9295 3991 | mundaringartscentre.com.au Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm | closed Mon & Public Holidays Spring has sprung and Mundaring Arts Centre welcomes visitors to experience a fresh new exhibition that pays homage to the iconic Perth Hills landmark, the Mundaring Weir. MAC Inc. invites audiences to revel in the warmer weather, take a trip to the beloved destination and its surrounding natural environment before visiting the gallery to view this familiar site through new eyes of the Five Tide’s Collective’s, Weir on High Place. Complementing the exhibition is an engaging public program held across Mundaring, and at Midland Junction Art Centre’s Print Studio. Weir on a High Place I Five Tides Collective | 6 Sep – 8 Nov Diane Keating, Junko Kitamura, Nadia Rasheed, Carolyn White, and Annette Wiguna. Five Tides Collective presents diverse cultural perspectives on Mundaring Weir's liminal spaces. Through day and night field excursions, five artists explore where natural and built environments intersect, creating powerful dialogues about contemporary identity, place, and our sacred relationship with water. Eco Drypoint & Collograph Printmaking Workshop | Junko Kitamura | Sat 12 And Sat 19 Sep | 11 am – 2 pm

Nadia Rasheed, weir in negative, 2026, Chromoluxe metal panels, Epson inks. Digital image by Nadia Rasheed.

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Midland Junction Arts Centre | 276 Great Eastern Hwy (corner Cale St) 9250 8062 | midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm | closed Mon & Public Holidays What Price Comfort? | Margery Goodall | Until 1 Nov Goodall draws attention to consumption in our society, repurposing discarded household packaging into “comfort blankets”. Ravel |Curated by Jess Knight | Until 1 Nov Jacky Cheng, Eva Fernández, Maggie Hensel-Brown, Wendy Lugg, Zali Morgan, Lisa Mori and Jan Mullen. Exploring the personal mythologies and narratives of seven artists working in fibre and textiles, Ravel tells the story of who we are and who we are yet to become.

Whiskey & Boots, Leave the Light On, 2026. Image by Daniel Grant. Three exhibitions continue at MJAC this Spring exploring themes of identity, home and consumption through fibre and textiles, recycled materials, and an audio visual immersive installation. Visitors are invited to explore the exhibitions before engaging with the newly refurbished CoLab space in a range of exciting workshops supported by Lotterywest. Continue to celebrate and explore all things digital media and craft at the Makers Film Festival as it returns for another season. Whilst you're in the centre, don’t forget to check out the range of weekly workshops and drop by the Store to view unique arts objects by local makers. Darlington Review – September 2026

Leave The Light On: Stories About Home | Whiskey & Boots and Daniel Grant | Until 1 Nov Leave The Light On is a storytelling experience reflecting on our relationships to “Home”. This audio-visual installation asks audiences to consider the home they come from and the home they might create in the future. Capture and Create with Digital Media – Module A | Steven Alyian | Sat 19 And 26 Sep | 10am – 12:30pm Makers’ Film Festival | Presented By Maker & Smith | Sun 20 Sep | 3:15pm Visit our website or scan the QR code for a full list of creative workshops and public program details and to book. midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au

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Joey Scouts ages 5-8 Cub Scouts ages 8-11 Scouts ages 11-14 Venturer Scouts ages 14-18 Rover Scouts ages 18-25 Adult Volunteers ages 18+

Scouts at Operation Nighthawk Darlington Scout Group participated in the annual Scouts WA Operation Nighthawk in August. An overnight 9km orienteering event testing all kinds of skills, combining navigation, teamwork and a series of challenge activities, all completed in the dark! We had two teams of four entered in this challenging feat. Scouts from all over WA turned out, with hundreds of participants across 54 groups putting their skills, fitness and resilience to the test under the stars in Toodyay. Our teams started at 6pm, finishing just before 2am, and achieved the course tired but exhilarated! Joeys (our 5 to 8 years olds) said goodbye to their Assistant Leader Birdal in August, as he’s moved onto new adventures in a job that takes him away. We will be looking for new Joey Leaders, so if you might be interested, or know someone that may be – perhaps someone studying in early childhood or teaching, this would be a wonderful voluntary role, and an opportunity to give so much. They meet once a week on a Monday from 5.30 – 6.30pm, creating activities including outdoors, crafts, cooking and more, helping in a small team. There are screening requirements to be a volunteer, but if you’d like to know more, please send us a message on our contact details below and we’d be happy to let you know more. Cubs have been constructing! There have been balloon rockets, knot work, spaghetti building, and who needs the America’s Cup? Their regatta on the creek line has meant boat building action with recyclable goods repurposed for maritime Darlington Scouts are open to boys and girls, comprising four sections:  Joey Scouts (age 5-8) Mondays  Cub Scouts (age 8-11) Wednesdays  Scouts (age 11-14) Thursdays  Venturer Scouts (age 14-18) Fridays  Rovers (age 18-25) Mondays Darlington Review – September 2026

adventures with everyone’s creativity on show. The goals were simple, make the boat float, carry a glow stick, be fast and look good! Where Scout leadership can take you… Our Group Leader ‘Rikki’/ Kerry has been overseas attending the Icelandic Jamboree as a volunteer leader, the only one from WA, and one of only 43 Australians there! Amazing scenery and adventures, and an incredible experience to meet with Scouts and leaders from all over the world. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2026 Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards. We were proud to acknowledge 'Serigala'/Richard, Assistant Scout Leader for not only all his time and support here at Darlington, but also at Glen Forrest Scout Group before that. These awards recognise the hours our volunteers dedicate behind the scenes to create adventures, build confidence, and provide life-changing opportunities for young people. Without volunteers like Kerry and Richard, Scouting wouldn't happen, so thank you! The sections usually meet at the Kathleen Skipsey Hall on Glen Road, Darlington, in a lovely bush setting on the creek line, with a fire pit and ample opportunity for getting amongst nature. The Scouts meet weekly during school terms, and there are often extended weekend and school holidays camps, hikes and other activities on offer. If you have a child that may be interested in coming along, you can have a trial few visits before making a commitment. We do ask parents to take turns in helping with activities, and this may be at their weekly session, or it may be helping with a camp or other weekend activity. Scan the QR code here to make in inquiry, find information on our website www.darlingtonscouts.com, find our Facebook page, or email membership@darlingtonscouts.com Instagram @DarlingtonVenturers and @DarlingtonRovers

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ATO Tax Help will be available at Boya Library on Wednesdays until 28 October. The ATO’s free community Tax Help program can help you lodge your return. If you earn $70,000 or less and have simple tax affairs you may be eligible for this free service. Contact Boya Library on 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring. wa.gov.au to check your eligibility and to book an appointment. FSP support available.

LOTE4Kids - stories in more than 100 languages LOTE4Kids offers stories in more than 100 languages, including 5 sign languages! New titles are added monthly so there’s always something fresh to explore. There are also activities for children to do. Whether you are reconnecting with your heritage language or discovering something new, there's a story waiting for every young explorer! LOTE4Kids is free with your library membership. Access LOTE4Kids at https://lote4kids.com, or download the app and type "Shire of Mundaring" in the "Find your library or school field". If you are not a member, you can join online and access online resources such as LOTE4Kids straight away. You can come into the libraries later to complete your membership, collect your card, or borrow physical resources.

Fuel Support Payment forms Fuel Support Payment (FSP) paper forms and envelopes are available from Shire of Mundaring Libraries if you prefer to mail your application. Library staff can provide support when photocopying the required documents for your FSP claim. If you would like to claim your payment online using the Fuel Support Payment eForm but don’t have a mobile device or computer, you can use the library computers to lodge your claim. You will need to have an email address, valid driver’s licence, mobile phone, and bank details to submit your claim.

Upcoming events School Reluctance – Connect and Chat

Mundaring Lesser Hall, Tuesday 1 September, 10am-12pm Presented by Midvale Hub Parenting Service Perth (North East), this workshop offers a supportive space for parents and carers of children aged 11 to 18 years to come together, share experiences, and learn about ways to navigate this time with greater confidence. Bookings essential for this free event at https://events.humanitix.com/010926m.

How to Identify the Birds in Your Garden

Boya Community Centre, Friday 4 September, 10am-12pm. LDiscover how to identify the birds in your garden in the hills with Mike and Rachel Green. Bookings are essential for this free event at https://events.humanitix.com/040926b.

Swedish Death Cleaning

Boya Community Centre Wednesday 9 September 10am12pm Learn the Swedish Death Cleaning method to organise and declutter your belongings to ease the burden on your loved ones. Bookings are essential for this free event at https://events. humanitix.com/090926b.

Protective Behaviours

Boya Library, Thursday 10 September, 10am-12pm Presented by Midvale Hub Parenting Service Perth (North East), this workshop for parents and carers of young people aged 0-12 years covers the protective behaviours skills and strategies you can share with your children so they can recognise and response to unsafe situations. Bookings are essential for this free workshop at https://events.humanitix.com/100926am.

Memory Matters: Skills for a Better Memory

Boya Community Centre, Friday 18 September, 10am11.30am A memory education session with local Occupational Therapist, Sarah Bennett. Bookings are essential for this event at https:// events.humanitix.com/180926b

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Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Undercliffe House - Greenmount In 1880, at the age of 37, Edmund Lacey, came to Western Australia. He set up a sawmill at Mahogany Creek and later at Sawyers Valley. These mills supplied timber for much of Perth. Edmund acquired land south of York Road (now the Great Eastern Highway), where he operated a brickworks and a granite quarry until his death in 1901. In 1995 part of this site was utilised to build the truck arrester bed on Great Eastern Highway. It is difficult to establish if E.G. Lacey or his son-in-law Percy Robinson built Undercliffe. Percy’s initials are part of the stained glass around the entry door. Percy had married Lacey’s daughter Clara in 1902, the year the property was purchased. Percy’s uncle built ‘Belle View’, another stately home in the area. Both men had extensive pastoral interests in the Pilbara. Percy, like his uncle, was involved in local government. He also owned Cardup Bricks. Undercliffe originally had extensive gardens that were spectacular and even featured in past in magazines. Today, a 100-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree is still standing. During the Depression, Undercliff was vacated by the Robinsons and used as a parish poor house. It was gifted to Reverend John Bell (then rector of Christ Church Claremont) in 1937. During WWII, it housed convalescing soldiers. In February 1953, Undercliffe was recognised as a ‘C’ Class Hospital. The first patients came from the former sanatorium at Wooroloo. Reverend Bell (later Dean of Perth) subdivided the property for funds. Undercliffe was purchased by the Miles family in 1979 and the hospital was redeveloped. In the 1980s a maternity wing was

opened. The original residence provided specialist consulting rooms. Undercliffe is now a C Class Nursing Home, Regis Aged Care. It is deteriorated to a neglected condition. The bricks have been rendered and painted pink to stabilise the fretting brick work and the integrated fabric has been modified over the years when it was altered to become a convalescent/nursing home. The veranda boards have rotted and there are large cracks opening in the foundations. It is hoped that restoration will be undertaken. Undercliffe should remain as an example of a large, early residence of the area, it’s associations with Mundaring’s past residents and a glimpse of the district’s early history for future generations. Refs: Shire of Mundaring MI, Ian Elliot-Mundaring - A History of The Shire, MHHS Archives

Darlington Tennis Club The Darlington tennis club welcomes new players of all levels to come and join in our sessions. We have three night-time sessions each week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, all from 7.00 pm and a day session on Friday mornings 9.00 am to 11.00 am.

The club also has adult pennants teams if you wish to play at that level and the teams are managed by Lee Oliver, lolivers@ live.com.au

Monday is for competitive players and Tuesday and Wednesday is a more social format, Wednesday being very social.

Eric’s Tennis is a highly popular and well-regarded part of our club, offering a fantastic way to get involved in the sport.

The Tuesday night competition is looking for extra regular players, so if you feel you can commit, please contact Nat Welsh 0478 842 918

Sessions are available for all skill levels, including: • Preschool classes • Junior development groups • Competitive squad training

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Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides Fun, Friendship and Adventure. Join today>>>www.girlguideswa.org.au The Darlington Dibblers have enjoyed learning all about wool! Seeing pictures of lambs at Gecko’s house inspired us to learn more about the wool industry and how sheep are sheared. We had some examples of fleece as well as final products. The guides even had their own shearing competition! The girls also made ‘gods eyes’ wool craft. The guides are gearing up for another State Archery Day in Baldivis. They are such a great opportunity for the girls to try a new skill and build confidence in practising their aim.

Our annual Bring a Friend Night was well enjoyed by all that came to try guides. The Girls were very excited to introduce their friends. We had a loads of fun playing memory games. We also designed and painted a mural and made heart spinners with our friends. We welcome new girls aged from 7-12 years. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – on Glen Road, Darlington on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Karen P on 0405 401 501 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.

Darlington Primary School Meet our canteen superstar – Vicky! At Darlington Primary School, our canteen is about much more than lunch, it's about providing fresh, nutritious food to keep our students energised throughout the school day. For many years, our canteen has been lovingly managed by Ros, whose dedication and commitment have made her a much-loved part of our school community. While Ros is overseas attending to family commitments, we're incredibly grateful for Vicky, (who normally works part-time in the canteen) has stepped into the role of Canteen Manager this year. The school is appreciative of Vicky’s commitment to running our busy little canteen. Using high-quality, fresh ingredients sourced locally wherever possible, Vicky prepares many menu favourites from scratch in the school kitchen. The menu changes with the seasons and offers wholesome options with minimal additives and preservatives. Student favourites include sushi, homemade lasagne, macaroni cheese, vegetarian sausage rolls, fresh sandwiches and wraps, apple slinkies, fruit, homemade popcorn and bliss balls. For Vicky, the highlight of the job is seeing the students enjoy what she and the volunteer team have created. "I love the fast pace of preparing so many lunches and seeing the smiles on the kids' faces. It is also wonderful being able to see my own children at school every day." Our canteen is proudly operated by the Darlington Primary School P&C on a not-for-profit basis and relies on the support of dedicated Darlington Review – September 2026

Vicky (left) with volunteers volunteers. Whether you can spare an hour or a whole morning, volunteering in the canteen is a fun way to meet other families and give back to your local community. Vicky leads the volunteer team with food preparation, making sandwiches, rolling sushi and serving students at recess and lunch. As a thank you, volunteers receive a free lunch, and if your children attend Darlington Primary School, they'll receive a free lunch too. We're always looking for more volunteers to help us continue providing healthy, affordable meals for our local kids. If you'd like to get involved, contact P&C President Lucy Banner at president@ dpspc.org.au.

Friends of Glen Park Like so many people this time of year our Friends Group is very busy with managing the never-ending task of weeding. While we engaged the services of a spraying contractor to control certain types of weeds, this method does not eliminate every variety of weed. This year we have marked out different plots to use as a comparison between the effectiveness of different weeding techniques. In one plot we have hand weeded the gladiolus

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Darlington History Group Guest Speaker Evenings Return, with Darlington Heritage House Architecture After our winter break, the Darlington History Group Guest Speaker Evenings return in September. Join us on Wednesday 9th September at 7.30pm at the Darlington Lesser Hall for a presentation by Bruce Callow on Darlington Heritage House Architecture. Now retired, Bruce is a former architect and heritage consultant with more than 50 years’ experience in the architectural profession, including 30 years in his own Midland-based practice. Much of his career focused on education and heritage projects. His heritage work included the original Municipal Inventory of heritage sites for the Shire of Mundaring, as well as inventories for Northampton, Geraldton and Greenough.

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His extensive conservation work has included projects at the WA Rowing Club boatshed, Wanslea Children’s Home in Cottesloe, St Columba’s Church in South Perth, the former Midland Junction School and Midland Courthouse, the reconstruction of the Stirling Gates in Guildford, the Mundaring and Glen Forrest Stationmaster’s Houses, former Mundaring Primary School, Bellevue Homestead, Katherine’s Place in Greenmount, the Mechanics’ Institute in Kalgoorlie, Dalgety House in Port Hedland, Bindoon Catholic College and sites on Rottnest Island.

Bruce is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and has also served as a Mundaring Shire Councillor, Chair of the Architects Registration Board of WA, a councillor of the national Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, a member of the Rottnest Island Authority Board, an occasional member of the State Administrative Tribunal, and an inaugural member of the City of Swan Design Advisory Panel. Now retired, Bruce enjoys travel, gardening, and copper plate etching. With such extensive experience in architecture, heritage conservation and the local history of the Mundaring district, this promises to be a fascinating evening exploring the character and architectural heritage of Darlington’s houses. Please join us — light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to welcoming everyone back after the winter break.

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Picture Frames Wanted for Fundraising

The Darlington History Group Inc gives notice that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 in the Darlington Lesser Hall, starting at 6.30pm.

We are looking for picture frames with glass, with internal dimensions ranging from approximately 15cm × 20cm up to 30cm × 40cm, to help support our fundraising efforts for the upcoming Darlington Arts Festival.

We welcome nomination from members who wish to join us in our endeavour to "Share our Heritage." Nomination forms are available from the secretary, Christine Stoney on secretary@dhg.org.au or can be downloaded from the DHG website. Nominations can be sent to the above mentioned office bearers one week prior to the Annual General Meeting or submitted in person at the Meeting. Nominations for a position of Office Holder or an Ordinary Committee Member will be accepted and tabled for the meeting.

Unfortunately, due to storage and handling limitations, we can no longer accept bric-a-brac donations. However, we would be very grateful for any suitable picture frames that you may no longer need. We are happy to collect frames from your door. If you have any to donate, please contact Christine on 0490 793 015 to arrange a convenient pick-up. Thank you for your support.

Should you be unable to attend, a Proxy Voting form is on the website or sent to you by contacting either Christine Stoney through the email listed above.

Memberships are now due We welcome you to join our club and learn more intriguing stories from the past with fellow enthusiasts! For just $5.00, you can actively participate or support us as a silent member while helping to preserve Darlington's rich heritage. Renewal date for all members is August 31st. You can pay membership at our September Speaker Event or visit our website for more details, www.dhg.org.au Darlington Review – September 2026

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Darlington Junior Football Club That’s a wrap for 2026! What a fantastic season it has been for the Darlington Junior Football Club! As we reach the end of the 2026 junior footy season, it’s great to reflect on the many milestones, great moments and, most importantly, the growth and development of our DJFC players. Our 2026 Auskick program ran for 15 weeks this year, and it was fantastic to see the improvement in skills and growing confidence of our players. A special congratulations goes to our Year 2 group, who officially graduated from Auskick this season after taking part in their rookie series. The series gave our players the opportunity to experience junior football, including a Friday night home game against Midvale JFC, a weekend game against Swan View JFC and, finally, a mini “Festival of Football” on Sunday 16 August where all three Year 6 Junior Football clubs came together. It was a great way for the players to finish their Auskick program and prepare them for the next step in their footy journey. We would like to extend our appreciation to Swan View JFC for hosting the event. Our Year 3 team also enjoyed a terrific season in what was their first year playing junior football. The team continued to develop throughout the season, showing plenty of enthusiasm, teamwork and determination. Their final game against Parkerville JFC was a fantastic contest and a fitting way to finish their first season. We can’t wait to see what this group achieves next year! Another highlight this season was seeing more of our DJFC players reach the incredible 50-game milestone. Congratulations to Cooper, Luke, Liam, Coby, Dayne, Josh and Ethan on reaching 50 games in the black and white! This is a fantastic achievement and one that reflects their commitment to the sport and love for footy.

Year 3 Junior Football As the season ends, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all our coaches, team managers, volunteers and families. Junior football simply wouldn’t be possible without the time, energy and dedication of the people who give so much behind the scenes and on game day. Most importantly, congratulations to every one of our young players. We hope you finish the season feeling proud of what you have achieved, the friendships you have made and the skills you have developed. Thank you for making 2026 such a memorable season for DJFC. We’re already looking forward to an even bigger and better 2027 season! Stay tuned for 2027 updates and news by following the Darlington Junior Football Club on Facebook. Year 3 Junior Football Darlington Review – September 2026

Darlington Christian Fellowship | cnr Darlington and Allestree Rds, Darlington Were your sleep patterns interrupted in July because you were watching Football World Cup matches in the early hours of the morning? It was an exciting time if you are a soccer fan, especially as the Socceroos made it to the knockout stage. It’s a pity they did get knocked out.

At DCF, we also had a World Cup focus. Not because of the results, although they were certainly of interest, but because we were praying for the nations represented in the tournament. Prayer sheets for each of the 48 participating countries were available and members of the congregation took them to use them to pray. Each sheet included a map, the national flag, key information about the country, suggestions for prayer and links to other prayer resources. Why did we want to pray for these countries? Firstly, we believe that God cares about the nations and wants us to pray for them and their leaders. For example, 1 Timothy 2:1-2 urges us “that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” Secondly, the nations represented at the World Cup face significant, though often different, challenges.

Many wrestle with poverty, corruption, social injustice, exploitation, crime, and conflict. Others, despite being richer in an economic sense, are experiencing rising rates of mental illness, suicide, homelessness and cost of living pressures. In several countries, Christians continue to face persecution for their faith. We pray for these nations, their leaders, and their churches, for opportunities for the gospel of Christ's peace, hope, justice, and transformation to grow in people's lives and communities. Denise Rhodes

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St Cuthbert's Anglican Church | cnr Darlington and Hillsden Roads, Darlington GATHERING, LEARNING & SHARING FOR 100 YEARS AT ST CUTHBERT’S As Djilba comes closer to ending, warmth and light are returning – and we at St Cuthbert’s are responding with a full September of gatherings, teachings, meditations and special events. Have a look and come along! The Most Significant Discoveries in Biblical Studies, SATurDAy 5 SEPTEMBEr @ 2PM – 4.30PM Recently several of the TOP scholars in biblical studies were asked to name what they considered the most significant recent discovery. This workshop reviews their answers which include: • The Bible as a COLLECTION of different books; • Lost Gospels and other sacred literature • The Dead Sea Scrolls contemporary with Jesus. ALL ARE WELCOME. Please rsvp to info@hillsanglicans.com Beating the Bounds, SATurDAy 12 SEPTEMBEr Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue the age-old tradition of walking the parish boundaries, known as Beating the Bounds. We welcome anyone from the local community and people with past connections to St Cuthbert’s. ‘Beating the Bounds’ originated with the desire to teach young folk the boundaries of their local parish. Today it is a great community building exercise where everyone can participate as we will be stopping along the way to rest, pray and connect with people from other parishes. For more information and timings go to: https://www.hillsanglicans.com/beating-the-bounds A Eucharist to Celebrate Saint Hildegard of Bingen, THurSDAy 17 SEPTEMBEr @ 6.30PM Hildegard was 12 century German mystic, polymath, visionary writer, composer, and pioneer in natural history and medicine. She is one of only four women ‘Doctors’ of the Church and is inspirational for many contemporary women and nature mystics seeking a path to the divine often overlooked in the church. All are welcome to this contemplative mass in her honour. More information from info@hillanglicans.com The Inner Eucharist, SATurDAy 26 SEPTEMBEr @1.30PM – 4PM For many people the Sunday Eucharist or Mass is either pretty mystifying or simply something we do, without real knowledge of why we ‘do it’ – doing it by rote or by habit. Often we have not been taught the deep and beautiful meaning behind the ceremony itself and, more importantly, how we may personally participate in the meaning. This workshop will explore the little discussed symbolism, inner meaning and personal participation in the rite that brings Heaven to Earth and Earth to Heaven. Open to everyone of any faith or denomination or none. RSVP to info@hillanglicans.com to register and for some pre-reading. Meditation: unfolding in the Divine WEDnESDAyS @ 5PM & FrIDAyS @10AM during school terms. Experience connection and unfoldment in the divine through easily and easily learnt meditation process (centring prayer). No experience is required and this space is open to all people, of any faith or none. Worship in the Style of Taize, SunDAy 6 SEPTEMBEr @ 6.30pm Our regular Taizé services offer us a chance to be spiritually enriched through chant, meditation and scripture in our candlelit church. In our service we are joining with thousands of groups across the world inspired by the spiritual impetus arising out of Taizé in France. Taizé, offered every first Sunday at 6.30pm, offers an opportunity to experience the Mystery beyond the names and labels we use for the Divine. Priest-in-charge The Rev’d Peregrin Campbell-Osgood Email: priest@hillsanglicans.com Find us on Facebook @ Hills Anglicans Website: www.hillsanglicans.com Parish Office: 6292 0074 Email: info@hillsanglicans,com Services: 9am Sunday Godly Play: Every second Sunday

Agape Meal, Friday 11 SEPTEMBEr @ 6.30PM Agapes are relaxed, informal gatherings where we break bread and share life over a simple liturgy. There is always a different set of folk, several from outside the parish, which is great. Every second Friday of the month in the Parish Centre, 6.30pm. This is open to veryone. Please rsvp if possible to info@hillsanglicans.com Text + Context: Wednesdays @ 6pm or Saturdays @ 2pm. This is a weekly study where we deeply examine the bible readings set for each Sunday. We look critically at the text of each reading, its cultural and religious context and how we may access the living Spirit found in our scripture. This study is open to everyone and no prior knowledge is required. Gathering and sharing is the best for studies like this, but Zoom is always available by emailing info@hillsanglicans.com

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Treetops | A Montessori and International Baccalaureate School Creativity and Innovation: What’s Happening at Treetops School? Special Effects Makeup: Read If You Dare! It was a gory scene in the Year 9/10 Arts & Media elective class recently, as students participated in a special hands-on incursion to learn the secrets of Special Effects (SFX) Makeup. This specialised skill is vital across many industries, including entertainment for film and theatre productions; first responders for emergency scenario training; and healthcare for medical simulations. Guided by our special guest, professional FSX artist, Pallavi, students utilised professional stage makeup kits, latex, scar wax, tissue layers and glossy topcoats. The final pieces were incredibly realistic and graphic! Don't worry, though - no students were harmed in the making of these masterpieces. Our creative students look forward to applying these skills in upcoming Treetops film and theatre productions. There is even an exciting future cross-curricular collaboration planned with the Forensics elective class!

Empowering Choice: Year 9 & 10 Electives The SFX incursion is just one example of how Treetops School engages students through practical, authentic learning experiences. This semester, our Year 9 and 10 students are exploring their unique passions through a diverse range of elective subjects, including Japanese, Arts & Media, Forensics, Enterprise Projects, Physical Education, Food Technology, Music, and Digital Technologies. These diverse offerings support our Montessori-inspired approach, encouraging intellectual inquiry and giving students the freedom to shape their own learning journeys.

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HELENA COLLEGE A PATHWAY THAT FITS THE STUDENT For Year 10 students, choosing subjects for Years 11 and 12 is an important step. With different courses, pathways and future possibilities to consider, knowing what to choose is not always straightforward. At Helena College, students are supported throughout the decision-making process, helping them understand their strengths and interests, explore where these might take them and make informed choices about their senior years. Throughout Year 10, the College’s Future Pathways program introduces students to options beyond school, including university, TAFE, apprenticeships and vocational pathways. All Year 10s also undertake a week of workplace experience, giving them the opportunity gain a greater understanding of the world beyond school. As course selection approaches, an information evening is held for Year 10 students and their families, to provide an overview of Year 11 and 12, ATAR and WACE requirements as well as an introduction to the programs on offer at Helena College. Each family meets individually with the Director of Upper School to discuss their child’s post-school goals and the pathways and course choices that may best support them. These conversations are informed by teacher recommendations that consider academic achievement, demonstrated ability, commitment, interests and engagement. ‘Course selection isn’t about putting every student on the same pathway. It’s about knowing the child, understanding their strengths and aspirations, and helping them choose a program in which they can succeed,’ says Craig Hillman, the Director of Upper School. Helena College offers a broad range of options for senior students, with more than 30 courses available across Years 11 and 12. With so many possibilities to consider, course selection is about more than choosing subjects from a list. Through individualised support, students are helped to make informed choices and enter Years 11 and 12 with confidence in a pathway that reflects their strengths, interests and future aspirations. If your child is looking for greater choice, more personalised guidance or a different approach to their senior secondary years, Year 10 can be an ideal time to join Helena College. With the opportunity to get to know teachers, explore future pathways and be supported through the Year 11 course selection process, students can enter their final years at school with confidence in the choices they have made. For more information on enrolment opportunities at Helena College, please call (08) 9298 9100 or email the Registrar at enrolments@helena.wa.edu.au.

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Parkerville Steiner College English with Purpose English at Parkerville Steiner College is about much more than learning how to write an essay. Through literature, students meet people, places and ideas beyond their own experience, while learning to think carefully and communicate clearly. Across the high school years, students study works including Rabbit-Proof Fence, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Odyssey, Into the Wild and Hamlet. They also explore poetry, autobiography, oral storytelling and creative writing. These texts raise questions that matter to young people. What does it mean to belong? When should we challenge injustice? What do we owe to others? How do our choices shape who we become? In class, students discuss these questions, listen to different viewpoints and learn to support their own ideas with evidence.

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The academic expectations grow each year. Younger students begin by retelling stories, describing characters and responding personally to what they read. As they mature, they examine how writers use language, compare perspectives, analyse complex ideas and build convincing arguments. They write both creatively and critically, speak in front of others and take part in thoughtful discussion. By the senior years, students are expected to move beyond simply understanding a text. They must question it, interpret it and decide what they think. This is the purpose of English at our school: to help young people read closely, write well, understand experiences different from their own and develop a voice they can use with confidence and care.

Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS) It’s all Downhill now to the Darlington Arts Festival (DAF) By the time you read this it will be only a couple of months until our favourite time of the year here in Darlington. For anyone new to Darlington, we host ‘Sculptures on the Scarp’ every year during DAF. Many talented artists of various types bring their installations to the Station Reserve and the location there works its magic. Very popular with festival attendees every year. Just like our home gardens, the reserve has had its planting frenzy for another year and now it’s all about THE WEEDS. Have you ever seen weeds like them? But we say that every year do we not ? Just have to set to and deal with them. That means firstly identifying as many of them as possible then prioritising how best to deal with them. Then the fun starts and goes on and on it seems until we are into DAF. On your walk through the reserve, look for Chorizema (red), wattles ( yellow) Hardenbergia ( purple) Guichenotia ( pale pink) and many more.

Welcome to Alan, Jenny ( who I promise to get a front view of later!) and Lucy - you light up our lives; they appear in the photos I have included this month ( except Lucy who escaped the camera!) Photos 1-4 busy Sunday morning on the Station Reserve in August We hope you get as much pleasure as we get from the reserve as you wander off ahead for coffee. Please stop us and ask your questions if we are working any 2nd Sunday morning. We love to meet you all. If you have questions or can volunteer even a little of your time, you can also contact me, Diane on 0423 007 501 or Gill on 0450 257 169 I hope I see you on the reserve – so worth a visit in Spring; lots of colour. Diane

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Alan on the barrow of mulch ( hard work!). Back view of Jenny and Karen's legs as they spread it all.

Mike, Suzie and Diane. Sometimes and/or for some reasons some of us are on 'light duties' but still find ways of being useful within the group. This shows Suzie in her role as CATERINGFODS and she is very good at it.

Alan and Karen ( to make up for the legs only one!) Gill and Cathy tending to Muchea Plant Farm stock funded by Reg at the mulching. Hard work but year on year it has made a huge recently installed Winery Gate. Doesn't it look great and the plants, chosen difference on the reserve: fewer weeds, better top soil and to need minimum care and attention as we will not water them, are thriving. Painted Lady orchids everywhere. 48

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Darlington Community Garden (DCG) Open Gardens 1 month to go! Greetings from the Darlington Community Garden, still in the season of Djilba. Make sure Sunday 11th of October is in your calendars to explore five outstanding residential gardens during the Open Gardens Darlington event (see advert in this edition for locations). Other fund raising activities happening at the Darlington Gardens Open day include a sausage sizzle run by Rotary. The Forrest Darlings CWA will be hosting their Stitch for Frocktober event with refreshments in the Darlington Hall that day too, which is wonderful. Long time DCG supporters, HOSCA, have also kindly offered their bus and driver (thanks Fiona!) to provide a free shuttle bus (donations welcome) for visitors from the DCG around to the 5 gardens and back. This year is a milestone for the DCG after years of hard yakka. Our long awaited project to have a proper floor under the wagon shelter has commenced, following approvals. Once this major facelift is complete, we will be able to shift some focus to building our profile with members and visitors through a rebrand, more frequent updates, activities and events. We still have a few small infrastructure projects in the pipeline, including a solar/battery install to power the wagon; a long term proposal to install hand made, rustic wooden bench seats across the garden and surrounds; and continued improvement of walking tracks/paths into and around the garden. Support the DCG in Spring and buy your veggie patch and everlasting seeds from us! With the Bendigo Bank raffle cancelled this year, we are looking to raise funds in Spring selling heirloom variety veggie, fruit, herb and edible flower seeds (24 varieties) from the Little Veggie Patch Co for $5 per packet, and 10g packets of Lucinda's Everlastings for $13. This fundraiser will commence at the beginning of September and continue until the end of the Darlington Arts Festival or until stocks runout. Check the Darlington Hub or DCG facebook page for details for how to order early and get the pick of the selection. Erin will set up a shop on the morning of Sept 12th 9-12am for

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And last but not least, our dearly loved and admired resident elder, Sally (Alison) Herzfeld has taken a step back from DCG activities. As a founding member, Sally has been there, like clockwork, from the beginning and her lasting legacy includes the extensive mosaic tiling, showcasing the work of Darlington school children. To mark the occasion, we held a tree planting, attended by two wonderful little helpers from HOSCA. The long term plan to honour Sally’s lifetime of work as an educator is creating ‘The Classroom Made of Leaves’, which we hope to have in place in 3-5 years time. We love you Sally, and will miss your regular presence.

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Speak to your healthcare professional for advice. Darlington Review – September 2026

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Mundaring Learning will again be a Venue for Mundaring Hills Open Studios. 13 Exhibiting Artists - Multiple Artistic Disciplines.

Saturday 17th - Sunday 25th October 3 Craigie Place, Mundaring Weekends 10am - 5pm Weekdays 9am - 4pm

Dependable. Transparent. Traditional Service with a Modern Twist to Pool & Spa Maintenance. For 16 years, we've been the go-to solution for pool owners in Perth Hills and surrounding areas. Our services are fast, reliable, and friendly, covering everything from green pool restorations to equipment repair and supply. We specialise in troubleshooting problem pools, installing pool blankets, and offering expert advice on robot pool cleaners. Trust us to keep your pool in top condition so you can enjoy hassle-free swimming all year round. Our Locations and Service Centres: Mundaring. Floreat. Kalamunda. Ellenbrook

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