Telstra Assistance Package is available to all volunteer firefighters registered with the official volunteer fire services within their state. More information can be read on the Telstra News site.

Congratulations to Fabrizio Chiari who was our latest resident to make a Pledge of Commitment as an citizen of Australia. The Shire President, Councillors and Staff witnessed him make his pledge at the December Council meeting.

The Annual General Meeting of Electors of the Shire of Chapman Valley is to be held on Thursday 6 February 2020 commencing at 6:00pm at the Council Chambers, 3270 Chapman Valley Road Nabawa.

Nabawa Postal Agency wishes to advise the wider Chapman Valley Community as of the 2nd of January 2020, there will be an increase to Australia Posts domestic letter prices. This includes the basic postage rate from $1.00 to $1.10 & business mail services.

Please be advised the Shire administration office will be closed for business from 4.00pm Tuesday 24th December 2019 reopening 8.30am Monday 6th January 2020. Australia Post mail collection will not be available during this close down period. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any urgent queries during this time, the Shire of Chapman Valley’s Manager of Works & Services, Mr Esky Kelly (0429 109 816) will be contactable during this closure. Maurice Battilana CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Please be aware of rubbish collection during the Christmas / New Year period.

The Federal Government are seeking public feedback on the draft ‘Future Drought Fund’  plan. Key stakeholders are invited to view the plan in full & take part in an online survey at https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/future-drought-fund Feedback by 13 December 2019

For more information, including the guidelines and application documents, visit www.tourism.wa.gov.au/res. • Please forward this email onto any appropriate contacts. • Please contact regionalevents@westernaustralia.com if you have any queries.

Congratulations to Jane Barndon & Cam Fitzgerald who created a fantastic shearing mural for the CV Museum with the assistance of a grant from Bendigo Bank. The mural was unveiled this morning at a morning tea. If you are heading to the Chapman Valley Show on Saturday be sure to call in to the Museum it is well worth a visit.

Congratulations to Jean Canaveera who celebrated his Citizenship with his wife at a ceremony held on 27 August at the Council Chambers.

Congratulations to John Collingwood who became the latest Freeman of the Shire at an event held at Nukara on Saturday night.

Western Power is trialling a new way of inspecting their network using Remotely Piloted Aircraft – commonly known as drones - to more quickly locate faults and reduce the duration of outages

The Chapman Valley Ambulance Sub Centre is currently on the look out for volunteers.

Come along and join in every Wednesday during school term

Congratulations to Marinella and Sophie Canaveera who today became Australian Citizens at a ceremony held in Council Chambers.

Congratulations to Peter Batten who was bestowed the title of Honorary Freeman of the Shire at a function held in his honour.

Congratulations to the Chapman Valley Historical Society on their commendation as a finalist in the 2019 WA Heritage Awards in the category ‘Contribution by a Community-based Organisation’.

Check out the link below and see why Cr Anthony Farrell enjoys being on Council

The Shire has been successful in its attempts over the past two (or more) years to establish a highspeed fixed wireless internet service to our district. The Premier recently announced Logic IT as the successful business to establish the highspeed fixed wireless internet service across the Shire’s of Chapman Valley and Northampton. If you are interested in finding out more you are encouraged to contact Logic IT direct.

Main Roads WA and the Mid West Development Commission have been undertaking a study that is considering a realignment of the North West Coastal Highway to enable triple road-trains to travel south from their current termination point at Carnarvon to continue through to north of Perth. This will require several realignments to bypass Northampton, Geraldton and Dongara and the study is tasked with identifying the final corridor.

Earl O’Donnell was awarded the Maslen/McDonald Award by the DFES Midwest District Operations Advisory Committee.