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The Pilbara takes to the polls

More than 17,000 residents today elect a new Member of Parliament to represent the seat of the Pilbara. Which pollie will come out on top?

Pic: Lynley Thomson, Jill Johnson and Jo Pearce after early polling at Nickol Bay Hospital.

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Mystery surrounds injured man found unconscious near Karratha CBD

By Ben Leahy Police are unsure how a 20-year-old male sustained serious injuries in Karratha on March 2 as speculation about the incident continues to swirl on social media.

Police said the man was found unconscious on the morning of March 2 on the verge of Warambie Road, close to the Evolution Lounge Bar. Police have not revealed the nature of the man’s injuries, but he was flown to Perth for medical treatment where he has not regained consciousness but is reported to be in a stable condition.

Detective senior sergeant Adrian Richards told the Pilbara Echo on March 6 that police do not know how the man was injured.

“Karratha detectives are investigating the cause of the injuries that he has received and are calling for witnesses,

particularly people that left the nightclub between 2am and closing if we haven’t already spoken to them, to contact us,” Detective Richards said.

“If people have got something to say, if they think they have got some information, social media is not the correct place to put it,” Detective Richards said.

“We don’t know what happened to him … at this stage all avenues are being left open.”

He said unnecessary speculation and rumour hindered the investigation by forcing police to follow up trivial leads.

In a separate incident on the same night, Detective Richards said police had charged a person for smashing a taxi window on Warambie Road and injuring the person inside the vehicle.

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“It really does make our job all the more difficult because we’ve heard a range of rumours in regards to this and quite frankly they are all untrue,” Detective Richards said.

With police closing a portion of Warambie Road following the incidents on March 2, Karratha residents quickly took to Facebook to speculate about what happened.

“Also if someone is eventually charged for an offence and there is all this [incorrect] information out there it can certainly affect the prosecution down the track.”

However, Detective Richards said the huge buzz on social media was interfering with the investigation.

“What we ask is that if people have information … they contact the Karratha Police Station Detectives’ Office.”

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Today, the Pilbara people vote for a future

By Tamara Binamat

Ordinary Polling Places Baler Primary School

PCYC Roebourne

Baler Close

1 Sholl Street

South Hedland

Roebourne

Dampier Pre-Primary School

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Karratha

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McGregor Street

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Today about 17,200 residents on the electoral role for the seat of Pilbara will be voting for a new member of parliament.

Local returning officer Jill Johnson and her team have travelled far and wide to give a voice to Pilbara communities, with many logistical obstacles.

The local polling team have spent the past two weeks coordinating remote polling in Indigenous communities and mine sites over the whole Pilbara.

There will be 14 polling places open today - two in Newman, one in Marble Bar, one in Nullagine, four in Port Hedland and South Hedland, three in Karratha and one in Roebourne, Wickham and Dampier.

100 staff will be operating the polling places right throughout the Pilbara, with 60 alone in the Karratha area.

Local candidates for the Pilbara include George Levissianos and the Liberal Party, Julie Matheson and The Greens, Bruce Richards and Australian Christians, Brendon Grylls and The Nationals, Kelly Howlett and WA Labor and Brent McKenna, an Independent.

Polling places will be open from 8am to 6pm sharp today, Saturday March 9.

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Can the Liberal and Nationals fund joint election promises?

By Ben Leahy The

WA

stepped The

Labor up

its

Nationals

Party

has

attack

on

and

Liberal

Party’s election promises by questioning how they will be funded.

Shadow

Treasurer

Ben

Wyatt said the parties were

running around WA making

Perth’s MAX light rail and

billions of dollars worth of

airport rail line and the Perth

promises.

to Darwin Highway would

“These separate

are

completely

commitments,

yet

they are being funded from the same pot of money.

only go ahead if the Federal Government

contributed

“It casts serious doubt over

Mr Wyatt said The National Party had made $700m worth

these

major

Liberal

Party

promises,” Mr Wyatt said.

of election promises and yet

He said the need for Federal

the Liberal Party had admitted

funding combined with the

the Pilbara, and that after

that it would not ask for any

cost of The National Party

this weekend’s Election there

of these to be submitted to

promises

would not be enough money

Treasury for costing.

shortfall in the Government’s

each

promising

separate

projects in electorates, like

Mr Wyatt added that this

to fund them all.

created

a

large

estimates.

Barnett

comes on top of Treasurer Troy

confirmed that the Liberal

Buswell’s admission that the

Troy Buswell has created at

Party will form Government

Liberal Party was reliant on

least a $2.5bn black hole in his

with the National Party even

Federal Government funding

costings,” Mr Wyatt said.

if his party wins a majority in

for three of its major election

Parliament,” Mr Wyatt said.

promises.

“Premier

Colin

“Both parties have been

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communities, which has a significant flow on effect

The

National

announced

Party

that

it

has

for regional businesses,” Mr

will

Grylls said.

support Pilbara businesses

“Small businesses are one

by strengthening Buy Local

of the biggest employers in

initiatives if it wins the

regional communities and

balance of power in this

that is why it’s vital they are

weekend’s State Elections.

given the opportunity to be

The

Nationals

WA

involved in local projects, so

candidate for the Pilbara

they can grow and create

Brendon

more local jobs.”

Grylls

said

that

under the plan the Pilbara Development would

be

Commission required

to

Mr

Grylls

said

The

Nationals were also keen to

broaden

the

role

of

appoint a staff member to

the State’s small business

ensure that local businesses

commissioner.

are considered for Royalties for Regions contracts.

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Royalties

He said strengthening the role of the commissioner

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Regions, The Nationals WA

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particularly in dealings with

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Construction soon to begin on Roebourne aged care hostel Photos by Tracey Heimberger

By Ben Leahy Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls joined Roebourne community members on Tuesday March 5 to officially break the ground at the site of the new Yaandina Frail and Aged Care Hostel.

Once completed, the $10m facility to be run by non-government organisation Yaandina Family Centre will have 20 beds providing 24-hour residential aged care services to elderly people, who can no longer look after themselves.

This would include accommodation for people who require only low levels of care through to acute cases requiring palliative care.

Yaandina Family Centre chief executive officer Veronica Rodenburg said the new facility was badly needed as the current ninebed centre in Roebourne was full.

It is also the only 24-hour residential aged care facility between Port Hedland and Geraldton.

“Sometimes we can’t even take local people in because we don’t have any beds available or their care needs are too high [for our current facility],” Ms Rodenburg said.

“So they have to go [and live] away from their family and friends until they pass away.

Ms Rodenburg said there was also added need for aged care facilities in the Pilbara because the population

was growing and because Aboriginal people are aging at a fast rate.

“In other words, Aboriginal people are developing elderly illnesses when they are very young,” Ms Rodenburg said.

She said that across Australia, Aboriginal men who developed dementia, did so at an average age of 45.

“We’ve just taken our youngest person into residential aged care [in Roebourne] aged 42,” Ms Rodenburg said.

“He has all the aging symptoms that non Aboriginal people would have into their 70s and 80s.

Ms Rodenburg said the early onset of aging among Aboriginal people was due to a combination of lifestyle factors, such as poor nutrition and housing and alcohol and tobacco abuse.

Despite the demand, however, Ms Rodenburg said she expected the new 20-bed facility to provide enough accommodation to meet the needs of the region for the next few years.

She said Yaandina is now beginning the tender process and hopes to complete construction in April 2013.

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Changing planning codes to allow homeowners to rent granny flats to people other than family members would exacerbate Pilbara housing problems, according to Karratha real estate professional Kim Sparks.

He said the Pilbara needed sustainable housing development, not an increase in granny flats housing temporary workers.

While current laws only allow granny flats to be used by family members and homeowners, Planning Minister John Day said the Liberal Party would lift these restrictions if re-elected in this weekend’s State Elections.

“By scrapping this old restriction, so called ‘empty nesters’ and seniors can unlock equity in their homes and receive a regular income or provide space for a carer to live close by in their aging years,” Mr Day said.

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No winners for early voters

By Tamara Binamat Finally, after weeks of State Election campaigning the day is finally here.

Today, Saturday March 9, about 17,200 residents in the Pilbara seat will vote for a new member of parliament.

Over the last week, the Pilbara Echo has been asking voters if they have decided which party to vote for this State Election.

Voters in the Pilbara are choosing between George Levissianos and the Liberal Party, Julie Matheson and The Greens, Bruce Richards and Australian Christians, Brendon Grylls and The Nationals, Kelly Howlett and WA Labor and Brent McKenna, an Independent.

But surprisingly, all but one person the Pilbara Echo spoke to had decided who to vote for in advance.

We asked the question,

“Have you decided who you will vote for on polling day?”

Layla from Karratha

Mel from Karratha

David from Karratha

“No I haven’t decided because I’m not aware of what they all stand for yet.”

“No I’m waiting to see what happens. I’m waiting to see who focuses on what we need here in Karratha.”

Shane from Perth

“I haven’t decided yet. They all have something different to offer.”

Naomi from Karratha

“Not at all. I’m leaving it to the last minute because I want to see what they’re promising first. I’m leaving my options open.”

“No, because I’m waiting for someone to offer something interesting that benefits Karratha. I don’t want money wasters.”

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“I’ve decided I’m voting for Liberal. As a small business owner I believe they have our interests at the top of their priorities.”

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International research defines book for women

By Tamara Binamat Karratha is a town that would be unrecognisable a generation ago.

The region is experiencing rapid changes in business and community, which moulds and shapes the people who call the place home.

Friday March 8 Karratha hosted events in honour of International Women’s Day, and there is no bigger indicator of how far Karratha has come than the role women play in community today.

Viti Simmons should know.

She launched a book at an International Women’s Day cocktail event on Friday titled A Tree Needs Water to Bear Fruit.

The book is a tribute to Viti’s

passion for women’s financial futures and capabilities.

Viti’s book is a collation of a decade of pro bono fieldwork activity to produce her selfpublished resource book.

Viti’s book presents the groundwork to make an extraordinary difference within grasp of those who may not be ‘ultra high net worth’ individuals.

The book’s categories include women’s health, small business, microfinance cooperatives, microcredit, philanthropy and community development.

Viti first arrived in the Pilbara in 1973 and ran the first ever female-operated enterprise in the region, a hairdressing salon.

Viti and her family departed Dampier in 1988, before returning in 2012 to a vastly different community.

Viti is back to implement the Pilbara leadership program, a new initiative to build the capacity of leaders within the region and to build community engagement.

When Viti left Dampier 25 years ago and moved to the South West, she found life was very different to the Pilbara when it came to vocation.

“I set about generating an income for myself, so I returned to the small business sector, but I don’t see myself as a business woman,” explained Viti.

“I use it as a vehicle by which I generate an income.

“I realised we were going to travel for two years.

“So I put together a concept for how I could interview rural and remote women across Australasia over this two-year

period.

“Seeing Australia and New Zealand through the eyes of regional, rural and remote women in small business enterprise was profound.

“That whole project absorbed me for the next 10 years, which is the book.”

Viti said the most resounding lesson she learnt during her travels is that ”the ordinary is extraordinary”.

A perfect example is the story of a woman named Ganu.

Originally Ganu was in poverty and looking for way to bring herself out of that poverty.

“The thing about the developing world is its more about them being given the opportunity to dig into that creativeness they have, and the

sheer need to come out of where they are,” Viti said.

“Ganu was living in a makeshift home, and over a four to five year period when she started to get access to microcredit, which is in tiers, Ganu [excelled] in her enterprise.

“They have now built a home, they now educate their children, they now have food on the table.

“She now employs six village women to make the carpets they make, which now sell globally.”

“The poignancy of this is when I came and got that first microfinance loan from a family member, that small loan set the course for my whole life.

“To me this is simply a book about emerging discussion of philanthropic franchising.”

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Mandatory detention is not a solution to rising crime, finds new report

By Ben Leahy Roebourne’s Yaandina Family Centre has backed a report that questions the tough on crime agendas pursued by the major parties in the run up to this weekend’s State Election.

The Justice and Community Safety in WA report by Western Australia’s peak mental health, drug and alcohol and community service organisations found that action needed to be taken as WA has the nation’s most overcrowded prisons.

It noted that WA’s prison population had grown 40 per cent in the last six years with juveniles in custody increasing by 56 per cent and the State’s recidivism rate also rising to 44 per cent.

Irina Catallini from one of the group’s behind the report said the problem would not be helped by major party

promises to introduce mandatory detention and minimum sentences.

“There is no evidence that this approach reduces crime or restores law abiding behaviour,” Ms Cattalini from the Western Australia Council of Social Services said.

She said the report instead indicated it was important to target mental health and drug and alcohol problems.

According to research cited in the report, 85 per cent of court attendees have had contact with mental health service, while 80 per cent of WA prisoners had a history of regular illicit drug use.

Despite this, the report found that programs in and out of prisons treating mental health and drug issues were badly under resourced.

Veronica Rodenburg from Roebourne non-government organisation Yaandina Family Centre agrees.

year alone, I think we had seven youth suicides.

She said there are few projects working with Reobourne youth that are Government funded.

“We have one full time position funded by the State Government to work with 290 young people in this town,” Ms Rodenburg said.

“And the problems for the young people here are enormous, be they nonattendance at school, tobacco and drug use, particularly marijuana use, and nutrition and health.

“All of those foundation issues that help children and young people grow into successful people are often missing here.

“Mental health issues are another problem. “[Yet] the Federal Government has just announced new family mental health support services all over the country, but nothing in this region where last

Ms Rodenburg said that she had also been told by authorities that six of the 10 most prolific youth offenders in WA were living in Roebourne.

However, she said, the law employed little flexibility in dealing with offenders.

She said they were either given a curfew at nights or they were instead sentenced to a prison term – there was no in between punishment.

Ms Rodenburg said she would like to see greater variation in punishments handed out to offenders together with more police in the community and increased funding for support services.

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Wastewater to keep Leisureplex ovals green Watering will begin on the Karratha Leisureplex ovals this month as construction of the multi-million dollar facility nears completion.

It will take six months to establish healthy grass cover on the ovals using reticulation systems fed primarily by treated effluent water.

Roebourne Shire Council president Fiona White-Hartig said the Leisureplex, once completed, would use a number of energy saving designs.

“Utilising recycled water on the ovals will allow us to water on a regular basis without the need to waste drinking water,” Ms White-Hartig said.

She said surplus water from the centre’s swimming pools could also be used in the future to water the ovals.

The treated wastewater will also be regularly tested to ensure it meets health and safety requirements.

In the meantime, Ms White-Hartig said

there were enough ovals and playing fields to meet the demands of local sporting clubs.

“Bulgarra Oval has recently been upgraded and will continue to serve as a key sporting venue in the Shire,” Ms White-Hartig said.

“The additional Leisureplex ovals will cater for future growth and demand.”

The Karratha Leisureplex outdoor playing fields consist of a primary AFL

and cricket sized oval with a secondary rectangular pitch.

The venue will be able to accommodate AFL, rugby, soccer and cricket matches.

It will also feature a clubhouse overlooking the outdoor playing fields to provide change rooms and other facilities for sporting clubs and also a spectator viewing area.

The Leisureplex is on schedule to open to the public mid-2013.

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Pioneering Karratha students to take up medicine studies at UWA Young people from Karratha and Geraldton were among the 31 students to commence university studies this week as the second intake of The University of Western Australia’s “choose medicine Rural School Leaver Pathway” program.

The UWA offered the two Karratha and one Geraldton student an offer to study graduate medicine via the program, which identifies rural WA students interested

in pursuing medical careers.

Student support coordinator Sue Pougnault, from UWA’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, said the program provided support to students, who often had to overcome big obstacles in education opportunities, distance and support to achieve their goals.

“Last year, we ran 19 workshops from Kununurra

to Esperance for rural students in years 10, 11 and 12 which helped raise awareness of medicine as an achievable career,” Ms Pougnault said.

“I am so pleased for all the successful rural students – I’ve worked closely with most of them over a number of years and to see their dedication and commitment to their studies pay off as they reach their ultimate goal is very special for me.

“It’s great to see the ongoing success of the Rural School Leaver Pathway in supporting rural students.”

This year’s intake – in UWA’s Centenary year – comes from Bunbury, Busselton, Carnamah, Esperance Geraldton, Gillingarra, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Leeman, Mandurah, Manjimup, Merredin, Toodyay, Wagin and Williams.

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Jayden Dadleh has just moved to Perth and taken up his position at the University of Western Australia where he will study engineering.

Equipped with family support and an ATAR score of 95.35, Jayden looks forward to the many challenges that face him in his university life.

Jayden has always been a dedicated student at St Luke’s College, and no doubt he will acquit himself well at UWA. Jayden has been the recipient of various awards including the local Yara Pilbara Academic Scholarship and is proud to be a representative of the Shire of Roebourne.

He also received a Diversity Award from UWA. Jayden is very proud of his achievement as the first member of his family to attend university.

And in an interview in the February 24 edition of the Sunday Times newspaper he said how he told his young sister that ‘‘she’s [now] got big shoes to fill’’.

Jayden also said in the interview that ‘‘it would be good to see [other Aboriginal students] go the extra mile”.

“It’s pretty sad to see some kids just give up or just kind of take the easy apprenticeship at home because they think they won’t be able to leave,” he told the paper.

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Nameless Festival embraces new location as work continues on Clem Thomson Oval and Sports Pavilion The Tom Price Clem Thomson Oval and Sports Pavilion redevelopment is a considerable $10 million community facilities project.

• South View of the Tom Price Sports Pavilion

“We look forward to facilitating building a state-ofthe-art recreational facility for Tom Price which will benefit not only the local groups, but will attract sporting groups from around the Pilbara region.”

• West View of the Tom Price Sports Pavilion Illustrations by Cooper & Oxley Architectural Design

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The project will benefit not only the Tom Price community, but visiting sporting groups from around the Pilbara region.

The Shire of Ashburton said construction works on the pavilion are progressing well since commencing in November 2012.

Contractors have already achieved a significant milestone by completing the concrete foundations, plumbing and footings.

Funding for the construction included $4.4 million from Royalties for Regions, $3.65 million from Rio Tinto, $1 million from the Shire of Ashburton and the recent approval of an $850,000 grant from the Department of Sport and Recreation.

“While we had been hopeful that we would still meet our planned start date of March 2013 to commence the oval works, this has now been rescheduled to May due to the size and complexity

of the project, including landscape architecture,” said Deb Wilkes, Shire of Ashburton Executive Manager Community Development.

“We understand how this will affect sporting groups and in particular, the Nameless Jarndumnunha Festival.

“We have agreed to work cooperatively with them to find alternative plans.

“The Nameless Festival will still go ahead; it is an iconic and important event for the town.”

Nameless Festival committee president Linda McCarthy said the overall response has been very positive and all groups and committees are willing to collaborate with the Shire.

Ms McCarthy noted that while many in the community had been eagerly anticipating the opening of the oval, the change in completion date has led to the exciting prospect of having the Nameless Festival spread out amongst multiple venues in town, adding a new dimension e n c o u r a g i n g wider community

involvement.

“The Nameless Jarndumnunha Festival committee will continue to work in collaboration with the Shire of Ashburton and the Small Business Association to ensure that the festival goes ahead as planned,” Ms McCarthy said.

“We see this as an opportunity to embrace and change the look of the festival for 2013 while the oval is undergoing the redevelopment.”

Completion of the Tom Price Clem Thomson Oval and Sports Pavilion is expected early September 2013.

Once in operation, over 30 teams from numerous sporting disciplines will utilise the new facilities.

It is anticipated the oval will be used for more than 80 hours per week, with more than 400 people enjoying the oval on a regular basis.

“We look forward to facilitating building a state-of-the-art recreational facility for Tom Price which will benefit not only the local groups, but will attract sporting groups from around the Pilbara region,” Ms Wilkes said.

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Skywest Airlines have announced a reduction in non-peak services between Port Hedland and Denpasar, due to an inconsistency in passenger numbers.

The changes will be effective from next Saturday March 16.

Skywest are decreasing the existing schedule between Port Hedland and Denpasar from two return services each weekend down to one return service, with selected services on Saturday and Sunday affected during low demand periods.

Existing services will continue to depart Port Hedland once on Saturdays, with returning flights from Bali retimed to arrive in Port Hedland by 12pm Sunday.

Return services between Port Hedland and Denpasar will remain for selected high demand periods such as school holidays.

“Unfortunately due to the

inconsistency of passenger numbers, the existing number of return services between Port Hedland and Denpasar are no longer feasible during low demand periods,” Chief Executive Officer of Skywest Jason Bitter said.

“The reduction in schedule needed to consolidate the Port Hedland to Denpasar services down to one return service each week will commence for selected periods from Saturday March 16, 2013.

“Skywest is pleased to continue to have two return weekend services between Port Hedland and Denpasar for a number of high demand periods including school holidays.”

Passengers affected by the cancellation of XR252 and XR253 between Port Hedland and Denpasar, Bali, during low demand periods have been notified and offered alternative travel arrangements or a full refund.

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A Pilbara icon is bussed back into the spotlight

By Ben Leahy Karratha residents Darren Pheagan and Katherine Galvin are big fans of the film Red Dog. For Darren, the film is a great “yarn” even if it does stretch the truth about the real Red Dog and his life wandering the Pilbara in the 1970s.

In fact, Darren’s ideas about fact and fiction regarding the Red Dog film have begun to become increasingly blurred over the past few years.

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started

when

he and his partner Katherine bought their own red kelpie, called Finley, in Victoria not long after the movie was released.

A short time later, they decided it would be a good idea to buy the retro 1978 Ansair bus that featured in the film.

The old bus had ferried Hamersley Iron miners around the Pilbara both in the film and in real life in the 1970s, yet had been left languishing in a paddock in Karratha’s Light Industrial Area once it was no longer required on the Red

Dog set.

It took ten months of arduous mechanical repairs, but Darren was finally able to register the bus last November, and he knew exactly where to take it.

“We’ve been out to the Mermaid Bar a few times,” Darren said.

“The big thing with the bus is that whether people like the movie or think I’m an idiot for driving it, everyone waves.”

“It puts a smile on everyone’s face.”

And red kelpie Finley isn’t missing out on the fun either.

Financial Markets

By Brenton Reynolds Any readers who have been taking heed of the “Stock Tip of the Week” would have noticed the jump in Sirius Resources (SIR) over the last couple of weeks.

My SIR tip was published in the January 25 edition of the Echo and since then the stock has increased in value by 90 per cent, meaning a $10,000 investment would now be worth $19,000.

You can see why it’s been such a great tip by reading the “Stock Tip of the Week” below.

Moving on from Sirius Resources, the Australian markets

on the whole performed quite well for the week ending March 1 with the ASX200 closing up 64 points or 1.28 per cent, due largely to an upswing in global markets and more solid local earnings reports.

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The new discovery has been named Bollinger.

The discovery has been made from drill-testing a large gravity anomaly, with the first hole into the edge of this feature intersecting 138 metres of sulphide mineralisation.

“There is no end to the corniness.”

Organisers of the upcoming Red Dog Festival have also taken notice.

The festival will be held for the first time this year from May 31 to June 2 and be centred around a stage race in which teams compete over paddle, mountain bike, 4WD and other legs.

The festival hopes to use Darren’s bus during its bus relay stage – a social leg of the event giving participants the chance to mingle.

But they might have to put that plan temporarily on ice, as Darren said he is

looking to sell the bus.

He said the repairs had drained his savings as when the bus came to him it had oil leaks everywhere that had been plugged with baby nappies.

“We haven’t advertised yet – this is the first time we are telling people we plan to move it on,” Darren said He hopes to sell to a local because he believes there are few objects as symbolic of “what those blokes went through” in the early days of Pilbara mining as his old Hamersley Iron bus.

“Especially in the summer – [imagine sitting in] those hot bus seats with all those miners in it?” Darren said with a laugh.

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“It would have been terrible.”

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Monadelphous (MND) announced it has received a notice of award, potentially worth $260 million dollars for constructing Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Brockman Project in the Pilbara.

Stock Tip of the Week Sirius Resources has discovered a new thick zone of nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation, 200 metres east of Nova, part of the Fraser Range project (SIR owns 70 per cent).

“Bloody oath we get him sitting on the seat [directly behind the driver as Red Dog did in the movie],” Darren said.

With more assays pending, additional targets to systematically test and the maiden resource estimate for Nova due late March, we continue to recommend Sirius as a Speculative Buy with a sum of parts Valuation of $4.11 per share and 12-month Price Target of $4.83 per share.

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WWF-Australia ranks the major parties’ environmental policies

By Ben Leahy If you are Greener than an Irishman, than the World Wildlife Fund-Australia has ranked the major parties in the State Election according to five key policy WWF WA spokesperson Paul Gamblin both

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State-wide radio program flies to key seat of the Pilbara

By Tamara Binamat ABC Perth’s Mornings program broadcast

from

Karratha

on

Wednesday ahead of the State Election this weekend.

Mornings

presenter

Geoff

Hutchison and the ABC team from Perth broadcast the program live from Centro Karratha to examine the local issues that will decide the local vote on polling day.

Geoff

spoke

to

local

candidates for the Pilbara seat Brendon Grylls, Kelly Howlett and George Levissianos, who answered questions from the audience about their vision for the Pilbara.

The Pilbara Poet

by Elise Batchelor

In the wake of tropical cyclone Rusty, a bunch of kindy kids are more excited than a pollie on Election Day about a little poem they wrote at school on blue alert in Hedland.

With the help of their teacher and the stellar “Miss Sherri” they busted a rhyme and had a blast.

This poem is a loving farewell to Miss Sherri (seen in photo) as she leaves the North West for a new wild journey.

Red dog Rusty The cyclone was going to be bad.

But we weren’t feeling sad.

We had our gumboots on and sang a cyclone song …

Cyclone’s coming right away.

Let’s all go inside and play.

We’ll do painting, cyclone traces, accidentally paint our faces.

It’s going to be a rainy day.

We won’t go swimming in the bay.

Blow a parachute up high.

Look for backwards birds that fly.

Play dough’s really soft and squidgy and my jacket’s ridgy didgy.

We might watch a monster movie or “Lion King” which is quite groovy.

Hide and seek is really fun, running rings around my mum better still stay out of mum’s hair.

So I don’t sit on the thinking chair.

Rusty’s busty wild and windy so much fun when we’re at kindy.

When I’m home, I’ll draw and doodle, when I can’t eat Yummy Noodle.

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I like to put on my hat, wrap some wool around my cat.

I eat rice, it’s really nice.

If I’m not full, I’ll eat it twice.

I like watching “Wizard of Oz”.

No real reason, just because.

I like to lie down and sleep, have a bath and cuddles are cheap.

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Clean Up day at King Bay nets 20 bags of rubbish

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By Dan Pedersen The Karratha Care Group celebrated the 2013 Clean Up Australia Day by hosting a clean-up event at King Bay, on the Burrup Peninsula, on Sunday March 3.

Dampier Port Authority senior environment and heritage officer Dan Pedersen said a dozen Karratha volunteers turned out in the hot conditions to scour almost two kilometres of beach along the southern coast of King Bay. “We were able to collect almost 20 large bags of rubbish, which is a considerable volume considering the length of the beach,” Dan said.

Among the collected waste were nine large tyres that had been washed ashore and become embedded on the beach.

“These tyres will persist in the marine and coastal environment almost indefinitely,” Dan said.

“We didn’t want to see them become a permanent feature of this beach, so it was a worthwhile venture digging them out and hauling them to our vehicles.

Dan said the most common waste on the day was plastics.

“We all know that plastics don’t break down

very quickly and can leach nasty substances into our environment over time,” he said.

“If they aren’t cleaned up, they have the potential to cause a great deal of harm to many generations of local wildlife over a very long period of time.

“Over the long weekend, our members heard from several local families and friends of the CARE group, who weren’t able to make it to our clean-up event.

“It was great to hear they were still able to contribute by filling a few bags on their travels in and around the Pilbara.

“Every bag of rubbish we remove from our local environment counts.”

During the cooler months

of the year between April and October, the Karratha Care Group aim to host an open community clean-up event each month.

The big events on this year’s clean-up calendar are the Great Northern Clean-Up and the WA Beach Clean-Up – however, dates are yet to be finalised.

If you’d like to join a Care clean-up this year, you can send an email to caregroup10@yahoo.com. au or visit their CARE Group Facebook page.

You can also contact the Shire of Roebourne for more information on how to earn money for your local community or sporting group by organising a cleanup through the “Bucks for Bags” program.

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“RELAX BY THE POOL”

FIFO debate taking the focus off sustainable planning in the Pilbara

By Bob Neville The recent report on Fly-in, Flyout practices around Australia, coupled with some questionable media attention, has taken the debate away from the community in relation to its overall and longlasting impact on communities such as Port Hedland.

As a resident of South Hedland since 1976, I have seen this community grow from its near beginnings.

Back then houses were literally built on sandy red-dirt blocks and services and facilities were at a bare minimum.

Now we have a thriving town of 10,000 people with growing families and great facilities, where people born into his community have matured into another generation of business owners, miners and community service workers.

In my time on the Town of Port Hedland Council, it was voted unanimously to not support FIFO workers.

Much of our debate was spent on strategies to encourage people to live and work in our town and become an overall part of both the economy and the working community.

In many remote areas, a FIFO workforce is obviously required for certain construction projects.

So today’s debate should not be on that very small minority of anti-social FIFO workers, but on the sustainability and growth of the community of Port Hedland and other Pilbara towns inundated with FIFO workers.

It should be about how best we can encourage and convince the government, mining companies, contractors and the workers

themselves that places such as Port Hedland are great places to live and work and raise a family.

However, it would appear this message is being drowned out.

Terms such as “operational flyin, fly-out”, big dollar incentives to companies through taxation, plus the greed and incompetence of the State Government Land Ministers and administrators over the past 10-15 years, mean the community is slowly losing the fight.

This has resulted in a number of bad outcomes, including the placement of massive FIFO camps within the town site of South Hedland, the demise of our caravan parks and the loss of a number of relevant shops and services.

When you throw in the greed of property owners and investors, the short-sightedness of mining companies in transferring jobs and people to the city and the Government’s unbelievably bad planning, some community members have had no choice but to leave town.

The result of all this is that local people no longer have the ability to shape the future of Pilbara towns, such as Port Hedland.

Sadly that power instead lies in the hands of distant offices run by mining companies and the State and Australian Governments.

Bob Neville is the chair of the Pilbara Association of NonGovernmental Organisations and was a Town of Port Hedland Councillor for 13 years between 1991 and 2005. He is also a member of Port Hedland’s Integration Working Group Committee, the South Hedland CBD Working Group, the Substance Abuse Management Group, the South Hedland Lotteries House, and coaches and umpires softball and baseball in Hedland.

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St Luke’s students have a ball at basketball games and ski slopes in North America St Luke’s College students took off on a once in a lifetime adventure to the ski slopes, sporting rinks and holiday parks of Canada and America over the January school holidays.

The 23 St Luke’s students from Years 8 to 12 joined 17 other students from around Australia in

spending five days skiing non-stop in Canada before heading to Los Angeles for five days.

This camp was organised through sport and cultural tour company Wanderers Australia, who advertised the experience last year.

The students, some of whom had never seen snow, took to the slopes

• Frosty friends

and in just under three days some were skiing and snowboarding like pros.

St Luke’s teacher Jackie Nichols accompanied the students to Canada and said night activities included playing pool, card games and iceskating.

“All in all, the students were awesome,” Ms Nicholls said.

“It was great for them to experience the snow and get to know new kids from all around Australia.”

Mr Wayne Sharpe from St Luke’s also went with the students as a chaperone.

He said he loved it and spent most of the time on the slopes with the students learning to snowboard.

Some tour highlights for the students included watching a professional ice hockey and NBA game featuring the LA clippers and visiting Disneyland and Universal studios.

The great shopping was another big hit.

Some students also met Micheal Bublé and Bailee Madison on the way home from Vancouver, which was a huge highlight to see real life stars.

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• The view from the Port Hedland post office during TC Rusty - Photo by Geoff Pritchard

TC Rusty a timely reminder of St Luke’s market day the importance of volunteers

By Tamara Binamat

The Town of Port Hedland has finished clean up procedures and is inspecting its community facilities for any damage.

Deputy Mayor George Daccache commended the community on their quick response when the Blue Alert was called, with many residents preparing their households before the oncoming cyclone.

Councillor Daccache said now that the cyclone has passed, it is important the Town and community work together in a

post-cyclone clean up to make it safer and easier for all involved.

“The Town has its works crews out and about commencing clean up of roads, streets and public spaces and the community can help by reporting any damages to the relevant departments,” he said.

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Head along with your friends and family to find many stalls selling quilts,

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Second hand desks, chairs

All of the Town’s offices have reopened for business as usual.

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Often in times of adversity, Australians will band together to volunteer help.

Whether helping a neighbor prepare the backyard for a cyclone, sandbagging a local business or picking up the phones at your local SES, volunteers are everywhere during a natural disaster, especially in the cycloneprone Pilbara.

In the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Rusty, Port Hedland residents have come together quickly and calmly to put their

community back together.

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Self-taught photographer captures Pilbara people and landscapes Photos by Matt Hutton

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Matt Hutton is a local dad working in Wickham against the harsh landscape of an outback mining town.

In recent years, Matt has taken advantage of the unique scenery our region offers and honed his photography passion by getting off the beaten track and experimenting with camera techniques.

“For the first three to four years my photography was just normal snaps like most ordinary people take,” explained Matt.

“Since moving to the Pilbara and experiencing some of the fantastic locations and landscape that we have for offer, my love for photography was stepped up a notch or two.

“I fell in love with locations such as Karijini and the weather that we can get here during the cyclone seasons, the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and Pilbara landscapes in general.”

Self-taught, Matt said he

learnt everything he knows about photography from books, trial and error, Google and YouTube videos.

“Having two beautiful children gives me plenty of time and practice at portrait photography which has helped me do a few personal family shoots, a wedding and a maternity shoot,” Matt added.

Matt has been living in the Pilbara since 2007. He bought his first camera on a trip to Singapore and slowly fell in love with photography.

“My gear that I use and always have used is Canon,” Matt said.

“I am currently using a Canon 5D MKII with a 24-70mm f/2.8 and a 1635mm f/2.8.

“Also, a sturdy tripod and plenty of extra gear like flashes, filters and cable releases help me create my images.

“My shoot locations so far have been mainly the Pilbara including popular gorges, Karijini National Park and any landscape that my Nissan Patrol can take me.”

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Time for political parties to address housing issues The Master Builders Association is waiting on the results of this Saturday’s Election to learn more about future housing policies in the State.

Rising electricity prices hurting renters Renters and low-income households have been hit hardest by the rise in electricity prices, a leading social services body said last week.

Irina Cattalini, the CEO for the Western Australia Council of Social Service said the cost of living was widely recognised as a key issue leading into this Saturday’s election “Low income households have been hardest hit by the 79 per cent rise in electricity prices over the last four years, with increasing numbers of families unable to pay their bills seeking support from our members,” Ms Cattalini said.

Those hardest hit are often households in old and inefficient rental or public housing, who are stuck with high energy use and are excluded from energy efficiency measures.

“But we have yet to hear a clear strategy to tackle high energy prices for families in financial hardship.”

“Based on our research and consumer advocacy, we think the three most effective energy policy strategies for tackling disadvantage would be: • A 15 per cent concessional energy tariff for low income households, • A targeted energy efficiency program for those in financial hardship, and • Reducing the cost of energy for all households by removing the TEC levy” “A fifteen percent concessional tariff for those households in greatest need would provide effective financial assistance,

proportional to the size of their energy bills,” Ms Cattalini said.

“Investing in measures targeted at improving the energy efficiency of households in financial hardship with disproportionately high energy use is the best way to combine efficiency with equity to achieve a double benefit for our community.”

“In regional and remote areas where the cost of delivering energy is much higher, greater efficiency can also make inroads into reducing the cost of energy for all consumers.”

“The Council continues to support a uniform household tariff policy that ensures all households across the State pay the same price for electricity – but continues to argue that subsidising regional power delivery through the tariff equalisation contribution is unfair on low income households.”

“While low income households may spend as much or less than other household types on electricity, those bills represent a much greater proportion of their weekly income – so anything that pushes up electricity prices has a greater impact on them.”

The Council also continues to call for funding for independent specialist consumer advocacy in WA, in line with measures in other States.

“We need an independent voice for consumers that has the capacity to undertake research and grapple with the technical aspects of the regulation of energy markets – to ensure that Western Australians are not paying too much for their energy,” concluded Ms Cattalini.

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According to Master Builders director Michael McLean, housing appeared to slip under the radar and clearly deserved more focus from each of the political leaders.

“With the housing industry contributing so much to the well being of our economy and standard of living, our next State Government should be looking at ways to sustain its viability and affordability”, said Mr. McLean.

“Builders are disappointed that no new policies have been announced to date, which will help the housing industry during the next term of Government..

“Our Association has developed a range of policies, which are needed to make home ownership more affordable and the housing industry more productive”.

“We suggest six simple measures to help prospective home-buyers and housing affordability: 1.

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Reform local government, including fewer local government authorities, to improve the efficiency and consistency in processing new building and planning applications.

Exempt single detached housing projects from the planning approvals process. These projects would still need to comply with relevant

Residential Design Codes and be subject to the current building approval process.

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Introduce stamp duty relief to encourage increased activity levels in property and construction.

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Appoint a senior and experienced Member of Parliament to take on the joint responsibilities of Housing and Planning. This,will assist to reform the building and planning approvals processes which will benefit everyone.

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Introduce meaningful financial or other incentives for employers to take on and train more building apprentices – otherwise the housing industry will again experience skill and labour shortages when our economy improves.

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Fast track the release of more residential and industrial land in anticipation of the needs of our growing population in both the Perth metropolitan area and major regional centres”.

“Although we have communicated these recommendations to each of the major political parties we have yet to receive a response,” Mr. McLean said.

“There is a lot our next State Government can do for the betterment of the housing industry and housing affordability in WA. “Time is running out to hear what the next 4 years will hold for the housing industry under either a Barnett or McGowan government”, Mr. McLean concluded.

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Which Bank? The Family and Friends Bank First homebuyers are being urged by buyer’s agents to consider joining forces with friends or relatives in order to buy their first property.

Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) spokesman Byron Rose said cuts to First Home Owners grants last year had seen a significant fall in property sales to first home buyers nationally.

How to make a granny flat strategy work

By Aidan Devine Once upon a time, a couple had the bright idea to utilise their backyard to build a place for granny to live. It was perfect: they were doing their part to look after the ailing dear, without having to give up any of their own space.

• Granny flats cannot exist on strata title, subdivided or community title property

All parties had a private area to call their own, while a babysitter or a hand in the kitchen was just a patch of lawn away.

• If you convert an internal part of your house into a granny flat, it must have a separate entrance

Nowadays, as Australia’s population continues to grow, the residential space around the nation’s major cities is shrinking.

Families and investors looking to maximise their income are getting creative and thinking outside the block. Meanwhile, local and state governments are looking to facilitate the provision of affordable rental properties, as the costs of living continue to rise. Witness the emergence of the granny flat as a common solution.

Building on your existing home

• Granny flats cannot be built on unoccupied land or on a property used for commercial purposes • Granny flats can be attached to the primary dwelling, or can be free standing • Granny flats must have clear, separate and unobstructed pedestrian access

• Granny flats can be built only on Residential Zone property

Granny flats have taken off in recent years and many investors are getting caught up in the hype.

The advantages can certainly stack up if you go about it the right way.

The ideal granny flat situation for investment and return would be to build the secondary dwelling on the same block as your permanent place of residence. This can add value to your property and also provide a fantastic rental yield, depending on where you live. In most city suburbs, two-bedroom granny flats can achieve a similar weekly rent to twobedroom units. So, let’s just say you spend $100,000 building a granny flat at your house on Sydney’s north shore. Once completed, you get a tenant in paying $450 a week. With an interest rate of 7%, you would be paying the mortgage off at approximately $200 a week. That is a gross rental yield of 23%, or a handy $13,000 in your pocket each year. Of course, that is one of the better case scenarios.

• Each residential property is limited to one granny flat

$100,000 investment + $450 rent per week = 23% yield

• The block must be at least 450m2 to build a granny flat

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What is a granny flat?

Granny flats are regularly defined as ‘secondary dwellings’, meaning they are secondary to the main property on a single block. The dwelling must be self-contained, meaning it has a separate entrance, as well as separate bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, laundry and living area.

• The following general regulations govern granny flats across most local councils:

• The owner of the granny flat must also be the owner of the primary dwelling

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• The granny flat can have no more than 60m2 of living space.

However, patios, verandas or carports can be attached in

First, you need to analyse the viability of a granny flat on your property and indeed in your suburb.

According to Right Property Group buyer’s agent Steve Waters, there are several major areas that you need to make sure you cover:

Council “The first thing to do is contact the local council to find out exactly what you can and can’t do,” says Waters. “What frontage you need, how many square metres you need, the zoning, whether you can put a granny flat on your property.”

Getting the council involved at the early stages will stop you from getting your hopes up only to suffer a surprise rejection down the track.

Demand If you want to get a return, you need a ready supply of tenants willing to provide it. Not everyone wants to live in a family’s backyard.

Talk to local real estate agents to find out if there is demand in the area for granny flats and how much rent you might expect to get for one, then check to see how many are listed for rent online and in the newspapers.

“Drive around the suburb and see what type of granny flats are in the area,” says Waters. “Some of them can look like shipping containers, which is not aesthetically pleasing and may reduce the value of a house rather than add to it.”

Tip: The most ideal properties are corner blocks, because the house can face one street and the granny flat the other. This minimises privacy concerns

Costing Get in touch with builders and specialist granny flat construction companies and have them quote the construction work and any other costs. Based on the quotes, get a real estate agent to give you an estimated market appraisal, not only on rent, but also on value as a pair of dwellings, so that you know you won’t end up in a negative equity position.

“Granny flats can be a fantastic strategy if done correctly,” says Waters. “In the right area, on the right piece of dirt and with the right construction costs. Don’t do one just for the sake of it. Think of the whole parcel and the real net effect on your whole property, rather than just as individual dwellings.”

(Special thanks to Your Investment Property Magazine)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics home loan data for November revealed first homebuyers only accounted for 15.8 per cent of all home loan approvals in November.

The figure was down from 18.7 per cent the previous month and the lowest since 2004.

“The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the situation for first home buyers is not getting better anytime soon, in spite of the Reserve Bank’s rate cutting campaign,” said Mr Rose.

“The Real Estate Buyer’s Agents

Association of Australia believes buying with friends and family could significantly help lighten the load of buying and maintaining a home.

“By pooling their finances together, first home buyers can split the high cost associated with buying property and make owning a home a more realistic option for many people.

“It is important to remember however that this option needs to be treated like a business arrangement and requires a lot of trust and good planning.”

Mr Rose said in this instance it was a good idea to consult a lawyer initially about a legally binding co-ownership contract and agree in advance should anyone’s circumstances change.

“Remember this is a business transaction and any paperwork relating to the property or mortgage should be in the names of the cobuyers,” he said.

“It also recommended that all or both parties in the arrangement keep duplicate copies of all paperwork associated with the purchase.”

Natural light, fresh air, noise and mould on renovators and homebuyers agendas Health issues such as natural light, fresh air, noise and mould have become important issues for Australian homebuyers and renovators, Archicentre, the building design, inspection and advice service of The Australian Institute of Architects said today.

Ian Agnew from Archicentre said, increases in population density across Australian cities and suburbs means people are living closer together.

“This has put a premium on designing or buying properties with healthy environments,” Mr Agnew said.

“This not only applies to apartments in CBD areas but also increasingly in suburban areas where older homes may be demolished and replaced with medium density developments.

“People are becoming more conscious of the need for their homes to provide a healthy environment and smart design has become extremely important to delivering healthy lifestyle outcomes.

“With increasing housing density the noise factor has become a consideration for homebuyers with double glazing and sound proofing becoming a high priority for renovators who want to ensure peace within their home environment and cut out neighbourhood noise.

“Odour control within homes requires adequate ventilation in the cooking areas to ensure neighbours, especially in apartment blocks, are not impacted by kitchen cooking odours either in their own premises or in public areas such as hallways and

stairwells.

“A lack of ventilation in a home can lead to the development of mould which should not be taken lightly as it can trigger life threatening diseases such as asthma.”

Mr Agnew said that mould is a common factor found during Archicentre pre-purchase house inspections, especially in older homes.

Mould is also found during inspections of units and apartments where there is often a lack of adequate ventilation in laundry and kitchen areas.

“In units and apartments, where space is tight, often laundries are little more than a cupboard with a washing machine, a clothes dryer and laundry basin,” Mr Agnew said.

“Mould grows wherever it can find both food and water.

“As food sources are abundant in buildings, mould growth generally indicates the presence of excess moisture which may be due to numerous factors including leaking water pipes, flooding and condensation.

“Moulds require moisture, a food source - such as paper, paint and clothing and still air.

“Seventy per cent of mould problems are due to condensation coming from wet areas like bathrooms and laundries, while thirty per cent comes from rising damp” Mr Agnew said mould can be eradicated by cleaning it with a special purpose household cleaner - which should kill the current infestation, fixing any sources of moisture such as condensation, rising damp, leaking pipes, and the like, and by improving ventilation by leaving windows open.

“Designing healthy, sustainable environments within the home and its surrounds is an integral part of the work of an architect,” he said.

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The Dampier Art awards will be a reflection of the changing times of life in Dampier and the Burrup Peninsula with 2013’s theme, From Big Thing, Little Things Grow.

“The success of the inaugural 2010 Dampier Art Awards further demonstrated the importance of cultural events in our community,” Conor O’ Brien, President of the Dampier Community Association said.

“With that acknowledged, the 2013 Dampier Art Awards have probably been too long coming.”

Robbie Palmer, Tania Lyndor and Toni Salmon are organising the event on behalf of the community and said the purpose of the event is to give local artists an opportunity to display their artwork.

“It’s to support our local arts community,” Robbie said.

“We’re hoping it will just get bigger and better every year.”

Artwork has been entered into six categories for judging, including Dampier Art Award theme, Pilbara Landscape, Painting

Open, Works on Paper, Coastal Theme and Three Dimensional Art. There will also be a winner awarded the People’s Choice Award, after the public exhibition.

The Dampier Art Awards received an outstanding 48 entries this year, which will be available for viewing from March 17 until Sunday March 24 at the Dampier Hall.

Robbie said she has seen very interesting artwork come through so far.

“We’ve seen some absolutely fantastic artwork, although I can’t say too much, “ laughed Robbie.

Jen Hourquebie, a resident of the Pilbara since August 2010, will be judging the entrants.

Jen is working with Archipelago Arts and said she looks forward to seeing more arts and culture projects flourish in the region.

The invite only opening night will be held on the evening of Saturday, March 16 with a public exhibition period running from Sunday March 17 until Sunday March 24.

Entry to the exhibition is free of cost.

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Red Dog just the beginning for flourishing film industry If re-elected, a Liberal Government would to commit an additional $2 million over four years to ScreenWest to foster the growth of the Western Australian film industry.

Premier Colin Barnett said the funding would allow ScreenWest to establish the Production Attraction Program to build on the considerable national and international success in recent years of Western Australia’s film industry.

“The Liberal-led Government has

supported Western Australia’s film industry and recognises its critical role in telling our stories and bringing the State to the world’s attention,” Mr Barnett said.

“Recent national and international successes such as Red Dog, Mad Bastards, Satellite Boy – and the upcoming Drift with Sam Worthington and Son of a Gun starring Ewan McGregor – are illustrations of how the Liberal-led Government’s support has helped the WA film industry grow and develop.

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Culture and the Arts Minister John Day said that, with fierce competition from other States for filmmakers and production, Western Australia must ensure it continued to promote the State as an attractive location for filmmakers.

The Premier said the Liberals were committed to continuing to establish Western Australia as an economically attractive and viable place to be engaged within the global film and digital media industries.

“This fund will drive more films being made in Western Australia, more jobs created, and more opportunities to profile our State to an international audience,” Mr Day said.

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“We want to further cement the Western Australian screen industry’s reputation and capabilities, and provide a considerable investment return for the WA community. This investment will also further diversify and broaden our economy.” Mr Barnett said.

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the Lorax

International blues

philharmonic,”

artists Billy Neal

laughed.

is

gracing

Australian

coast

with

Gold coin donation

laDieS night

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Saturday 16 SteaK night

$20 Steak Night @ Nemo’s Cafe in Exmouth. Plus full menu with fresh seafood, sumptuous steaks, big burgers and vegetarian options.

The Walkabout Hotel, Port Hedland

hooked

The Tambrey Tavern, Karratha

Thurs March 14 Kalbarri Motor Hotel, Kalbarri

with

songs to entertain.”

You can expect to hear classics from The Proclaimers,

ACDC,

“I toured with him for

Jimmy Barnes, Robbie

18 months in Europe and

Williams, INXS and much

got back in September.”

more.

Billy performed over

“It’s all get up and

a hundred concerts all

go stuff because I like

over Europe, and will be

people to be dancing,”

heading back for more in

Billy said.

“I

“The highlight for me was

performing

with

the crazy violinist Nigel Kennedy at the Krakow

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but I mostly do a lot of

his band,” Billy said.

DJ Mel Bee Tambrey Tavern, Karratha

oPen gig night

“I do a few of my own

and he asked me to front

DJ Mel bee

Sangria SunDayS Blanche Bar Karratha Sangria Sundays with DJs from 2pm

Coral Bay and said he is

songs off my own albums up

May for 3 months.

Sunday March 11

never toured WA north of

his gigs.

guitarist while in Europe

Saturday March 9

act, Billy said he has

expecting a lot of fun at

a very [accomplished]

Pannawonica Sports Club, Pannawonica

Touring WA as a solo

in Europe and half in

“I

Friday March 8

Wilkinson’s

Billy spends half his year

crowds full-time.

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is a collection of my

compositions.”

Ladies Night

roller Derby

the Blue” album which

vocals, guitar and

Australia, performing to

House DJs from 9pm

pleased with the “Into

Peter

Blanche Bar, Karratha Half price cocktails

really

bringing his soulful

Based in Mandurah,

Miners promise Reserve, Newman

I’m

and Mandurah musician

up to the Pilbara.

Movie start time 7pm

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his

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Billy

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the

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Humans are creatures of habit, and it can be hard to break bad habits that we create for ourselves.

But simply reversing that theory to work for you instead of against you, can make all the difference in reaching your goals.

If you can create a habit you find hard to break then you can also create a good habit to replace the bad one.

It’s about thinking outside the box rather than being confined within it.

Just because you’ve always done something that way, or always eaten something with something else, doesn’t mean it always has to be that way.

2013 is the year of new thinking, and therefore a great chance for us to create new things for ourselves. Habits are tricky to change, but not impossible and once you do you will find you can have your obsession working for you.

I always seem to have a gap in my day after the school pick up but before dinner, where I am trying to deal with my kiddies, get homework done and things planned for the next day.

This is when I am tempted to eat the most.

I go training later in the day after my husband gets home, so I have this terrible couple of hours where I have to battle with myself to not eat something or not eat tonnes of food.

The key I have found is to schedule this time, just as I do the rest of my day.

I seem to get up with plans on my mind about what I am doing after school drop off and every hour until I pick them up, but then I find myself in relax mode and that’s when it

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So make a simple plan and stick to it.

I grab a piece of fruit as I go out the door to do the school run and eat it as I go.

This does two things, it keeps my metabolism in balance and it makes me less tempted to eat some of the treats I allow my kids to have when they are home.

Then, I run the rest of the afternoon like clockwork and I don’t allow myself time to think.

I unpack, get homework done and lunches for the next day.

I find as I fill their lunchboxes with healthy food I only snack on healthy food, even if they are eating their treats and enjoying cartoon time.

After that, I think of a way for us to exercise together.

A walk to the park and the swings, don’t sit by and watch, move around, go for a slide down the slide and live a little!

A swim at the pool, don’t sit on the side in your bathers, get in, grab one of your kids and do weighted squats, who cares what you look like, you are doing good for yourself and them and you are filling up that tricky period during the day where you would be tempted to give in to cravings.

Think outside the box, try to replace one bad habit you have this week with something new.

Even if you only succeed for three days of the week, that is still more success and more change than you had last week and every little step goes a long way to taking big strides.

Have a healthy week!

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Slowly melt the chocolate in a stainless steel bowl suspended over a saucepan of lightly boiling water on the stove.

Take a knife and thinly coat the banana in melted chocolate.

Roll quickly in crushed nut and seed mix and lay on a plastic chopping board.

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The one-year Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Legal Studies has been devised by UWA academics and the WA legal profession and is based on extensive consultations with Indigenous people, lawyers and major law firms.

Assistant Professor Mel Thomas, Law Coordinator at UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies, said the diploma would ensure Indigenous people had equal opportunity to succeed in mainstream law.

“It also enables them to engage critically with the legal issues affecting Indigenous peoples, empowering students to understand the nature of the Australian legal system and Indigenous arguments about law, justice and the land,” Professor Thomas said.

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Next year, students will go to Freehills, Lavan Legal, Clifford Chance, King & Wood Mallesons, Squire Sanders and Jackson McDonald.

Professor Thomas said during the past 20 years, UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies – in partnership with the Faculty of Law – had provided Indigenous people with a pathway to Law studies and the legal profession through the five-week intensive PreLaw program.

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Professor Thomas said 50 UWA Indigenous law graduates – the highest number in the nation – had become successful legal professionals, academics and policy-makers.

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• Danille Bracknell Indigenous Law student Photo courtesy UWA

By Dan Collins With the recent State Election, there has been a lot of talk about payroll tax.

Payroll tax is a state based tax that is charged to businesses that spend over $750,000 per year on their employees wages, including superannuation and allowances.

Generally, if a WA business spends over $750,000 on wages, then the State Government charges a tax of 5.5 per cent on the excess over $750,000.

Payroll tax is a most unpopular tax because it is effectively a tax on employing people.

A business might have a bad year, making little profit or even a loss, yet still be liable for payroll tax.

It’s possible for businesses to pay more in payroll tax than they pay in income tax, so you can understand why employers have a strong dislike for payroll tax.

Payroll tax also has negative consequences for employees because it acts as a penalty to employers wishing to give their staff

a pay rise.

Every time an employer wants to reward their employees with increased wages, the business is punished with an increased payroll tax bill.

So what is being done about this most unpopular tax?

For the 2013 financial year there is a temporary increase in the payroll tax threshold. Employers with wages under $3m should receive a discount on their payroll tax bill, while employers with wages under $1.5m should receive a full refund of any payroll tax paid in 2013.

This could save Pilbara businesses up to $41,250 in 2013.

This could be a big help for local businesses, but it’s only for 2013.

Other more permanent changes to the payroll tax system will result in WA employers not receiving a payroll tax liability for certain new Indigenous employees.

While this concession originally looked encouraging for Pilbara businesses, the onerous conditions that accompany this tax concession will mean very few Pilbara

businesses can utilise it.

On top of the recent changes to payroll tax, there could be further changes proposed depending on who wins this Saturday’s State Election.

Among the recent election promises was talk of the payroll tax free threshold being increased from $750K to $850K. Although this is not a huge saving to businesses, it is a step in the right direction, and it’s the only payroll tax cut that any side of politics is offering.

This change to the payroll tax threshold could save Pilbara businesses $5,500 per year in taxes.

So yes, payroll tax is very unpopular for employers and employees, but at least the cost of this tax will be significantly reduced for 2013, and we might see further cuts to this tax in 2014 and future years Dan Collins is a local Accountant at Hedland Accounting & Finance in Plaza Arcade on Edgar St, Port Hedland. Dan can be contacted on 9173 2060. The information provided is of a general nature and should not be considered to be advice. For advice on how this information relates to your specific situation, please contact your financial advisor

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• Ron Villaflor, Sue Boyd, Isak Buitendag, Michelle Adams, Tanya Stephens, Nev Power, Jill Tucker, John Sandy, Charmaine Adams, Maudie Jerrold, Bruce Woodley, Bruce Thomas and Ken Sandy - Photo courtesy FMG Two Aboriginal contractors in to form a business partnership.

Maudie Jerrold, said she was for Aboriginal people, to ensure and continue to build the skills the Pilbara region of Western Fortescue Chief Executive delighted that WMYAC had that the younger generation and the economic viability of the Australia have formed a historic Officer Nev Power said he is been instrumental in realising have been set up for the future, town. joint venture to undertake pleased to see two Pilbara this opportunity for Yindjibarndi be self-reliant and proud of Mr Power said that growing $200 million worth of mining Aboriginal contractors join forces people to work with and learn looking after the people to get up he would often see young contracts at Fortescue Metals to build their business capability from Eastern Guruma and jobs and get out of poverty. people leave their Aboriginal Leighton.

Group’s Solomon mine.

The joint venture will communities as they searched within the mining industry.

“There is a big chance here for undertake mining services work for work in regional centres or Aboriginal contractors, “There are a phenomenal Eastern Guruma and Wirlu- number of opportunities in the our Yindjibarndi people to create in partnership with Leighton capital cities. murra Yindjibarndi Aboriginal mining industry for Aboriginal a positive future for our children Contractors for the five-year term By providing opportunities and their children,” Ms Jerrold of their mining and operations in Corporation (WMYAC), agreed people,” Mr Power said. the Pilbara, Aboriginal contract. said. to work together at Solomon, people can remain within their “I’m extremely proud that 60 kilometres north of Tom It will also begin a six-month communities.

“Yindjibarndi people will see Price, to capitalise on growing these two groups, Traditional immediate and long term benefits earthworks package at the Kings “Fortescue is partnering with opportunities in the mining Owners of the land where the including education, training, deposit at Solomon starting mid- Roebourne and surrounding Solomon mine is located, will industry and to build their jobs and more importantly for us, 2013. communities to provide accessible work together for the greater to learn more about operating business capability.

The earthworks will be and sustainable employment economic benefit of their our own businesses in the mining Eastern Guruma and WMYAC communities.” completed in partnership with a opportunities to its members,” industry. will work alongside existing major mining contractor, which said Mr Power.

Eastern Guruma has been a contractors at Solomon, including “This opportunity cannot be is expected to be awarded in “I hope that this opportunity partner in several successful joint lost and the WMYAC Board is coming months.

Leighton Contractors. might set a precedent for other venture operations in the Pilbara. solid in its commitment to ensure The joint venture, which is It is anticipated that the joint Traditional Owner groups and However, this joint venture it happens.” scheduled to commence work venture will draw on Fortescue’s I look forward to a successful the first business this month and operate over marks Training and long term partnership with Eastern Guruma Director Sue Vocational five years, marks one of the first opportunity in the mining Boyd said the joint venture would Employment Centre (VTEC) in Eastern Guruma and Wirlutimes that two Traditional Owner industry for WMYAC. provide employment, training Roebourne to develop and train murra Yindjibarndi Aboriginal companies have come together WMYAC Acting Chairperson, and other business opportunities new members of the workforce Corporation.”

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Fibreglass boat 2008 mdl, 300hp Suzuki four stroke, 80hrs only. 2012 custom built trailer, full boat cover, Furuno Nav net sounder/Plotter, 480lts fuel, 50lt fresh water bait tank trim tabs VHF Lewmar anchor winch. In good condition. $83000 ono ph 0427 586 532 GTree ID1015062313 SEAQUEST 4.8m plate aluminium.

Mercury 40hp. Runs well, good condition.

Bimini, depth sounder, large esky. Great around the islands. $15,500 ono.

Call 0439 693 281 Ktha YAMAHA 3.85 mt quintrex 20 hp, new sounder bimini top, 2 seats, flat floor plus extra $4500 Ph: 0404 288 521

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Available in Exmouth on March 29. Fenn Surf Skis fully adjustable ranging from stable all the way through to top of the line racing skis some doubles.

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Viscount 17ft Pop Top in good cond, rego to Sep 13.

Full annexe, fridge, washing machine, A/C, TV, kitchen appliances etc. Available on April 5th 2013. $8,000 Ph 0419 393 764 KTA COROMAL 2007 CARAVAN 23ft, Queen bed, bunk beds, fridge/ freezer, 26 inch TV. Excellent condition View in Karratha Ph: Debbie Ph 0427 996 661 $35,0000.

FIFTH Wheeler 30’ 1 slide out plus rear sliding door ‘Cougar’ 2003 F250 7.3lt diesel 200,000ks. Will deliver $130,000. Ph 0429 925 421. Excellent condition.

JAYCO Freedom Pop Top 2004, 16ft, new tyres, roll out awning, full annexe, push bike rack, motor bike rack, elec brakes, portable air con, double island bed, front boot storage, excellent condition. Ph Darren 0439 644 310 kta JAYCO Westport 26’, Perth. Very good condition. Low Km. Shower, Toilet, Wash machine, 129L Fridge, 120L Freezer, Gas cooker, Microwave, Generator, TV + antenna, Stereo, Double bed.

Very comfortable. Good buy. 40K ono. Call Mick 0429 377 000 CARAVAN

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2005, ex cond, double rear bed, triple front bunk, air-con, roll out awning, microwave gas oven, tv. $25000 ono.

Located Exmouth. Ph 0419 255 628 clothing alterations

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Phone Val Mon- Fri 9185 1760 or 0427 851 760 No Saturdays

~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT AVAILABLE available SAFE is in need of assistance in Handy man jobs at no cost or low cost.

There is a variety of help needed but a regular one would be making cat enclosures utilizing Cat Netting. Please call SAFE if you can help even if it’s a one off. Phone 9185 4634 ~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT wanted WANTED EXPERIENCED cleaner looking for work. Do you want your house nice and clean? Give us a call on 0402 327 414.

IRONING $30 per hour.

You drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. Same day service, non smoker.

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DAMPIER - 4 bed with pool. Plenty of parking space. Close to school, shops and sports facilities. Clean and tidy home available immediately. $1600 per week. To view call 9183 1751 DAMPIER house 3x1 $1350 p/wk. Ocean views, available April.

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ARBONNE - A skin care range that will not disappoint, something for all ages & skin types if you would like to host a party & try these amazing products call Chelsea on 0421 723 813.

BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 ELECTRIC Fence - Ideal to keep your pets from escaping from your yard or keep unwanted pets out. $200.00 the lot. Ph 0418 937 307. KTA EVAKOOL 85L fridge/ freezer $700. Car slide, wireless thermometer, 2 yrs old (rarely used) minor cosmetic marks, twin baskets and divider, 240v adaptor. Must be sold all together, not separating. KTA Ph 0408 630 856 FLAT top quad trailer.

Aluminium deck. Fully Licenced. $900. Located in Dampier. Call Graeme 0400 088 634 FRIDGE/FREEZER

works well $120 Ph: 0418 908 822. Located in Dampier.

JAYCO 24ft 2009 Sterling Caravan with bunks. Full ensuite.

Roof top reverse cycle air con with additional TECO split sytem. All usual features. Digital TV box with Satellite dish. Full cyclone tie down kit. Full annexe with walls and flooring.

Sway bar kit. KTA. $49,000 ONO Ph 0437475146 LEMAIR Washing Machine 2.2kg. Brand new, for caravan or small loads of washing. $430.00 ono. Mobile 0418 937 307. KTA

for sale LG 320L Fridge/Freezer.

Comes with extra warranty. $400 ono.

Ph Peter 0403 499 452 Karratha LOUNGE Suite includes a 3 seater and 2 rocker recliners. Dark green colour. Good condition.

Selling for $600 ONO. Ph 041 934 1758 KTA MAGAZINES Precious gems and rocks. Complete set 1-80. Mostly unopened. $150.00. ph 0438 094 562 MOBILE HOME. Mitsubishi 4 cylinder truck manual, petrol, 5 speed. CD-stacker, CB, 209,000kms.

Sleeps 4, double over cab, exc fridge/stove, toilet/shower and tow bar. digital TV/DVD, reverse A/C. Live in or travel time off. Excellent through out. $24,500 ONO Ph: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218.

MOTORHOME 38ft Bedford Coach. Fully fitted, home on wheels.

Sleeps 5, Full kitchen and bathroom. Lots of storage. Rego June 13. Happy to email out photos on request.

Located in South Hedland. $60,000 ONO. Mark & Claudia 0420 297 633 ROOF sheets, swap for beer. Ph 0418 878 474 SCAFFOLD 8 x 3m lengths 8 x 2.5m lengths, all click in type.

Plus all legs and poles.

Excellent condition, been inside all its life, make great shelving in shed. $1500 ono. Ph 0418 908 822 ~~FREE

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SOFA-BED frame only.

Dimensions when folded out (for use as a bed frame) 1.9m x 1.4m. Pick up from Pegs Creek. Ph 0407 779 662. KTA ~~GARAGE SALE garage sale

SALE 476 McKenzie Way, Bulgarra. Sat 9 & Sun 10 March 7am - 12pm each day. Household items, furniture and womens clothing (Size 8-14) GARAGE

All advertising deadlines are 5pm Tuesday, March 26th Contact us on ads@pilbaraecho.com.au or phone (08) 9185 5570 Our Office will be closed on Friday 28 March and Monday 1 April 2013 and will re - open on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 Newspaper will be out as usual on Saturday Afternoon

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Jayco Westport 26’,Perth.

Very good condition. Low Km. Shower, Toilet, Wash machine, 129L Fridge, 120L Freezer, Gas cooker, Microwave, Generator, TV + antenna, Stereo, Double bed. Very comfortable.

Good buy. 40K ono. Call Mick 0429 377 000

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Salt Junior Soccer Club will be holding player registrations at the Peg Creek Pavilion on Galbraith Road.

In an effort to be available for as many people as possible we will be there:

Saturday 16th March 9am to 12pm, and Wednesday 20th March 5pm to 7pm.

Registration fees are $100 for u12’s and $150 for 13’s and up.

There will be samples of our new SUN SAFE uniforms to look at and try on.

ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 1987 (Section 6 (1)) ADVERTISEMENT OF INTENDED APPLICATION FOR INCORPORATION OF: Karratha Dampier Men’s Darts Association (K.D.M.D.A.) Incorporated.

Notice is hereby given that Gareth James Lucy, 35 Austen Loop, Karratha 6714, engineer, being duly authorised by the above named association intends to apply to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection on or after 9th April, 2013 for incorporation of: Karratha Dampier Men’s Darts Association (K.D.M.D.A.) Incorporated. The association is formed for the purpose of : Promoting and administering men’s darts in the Karratha and Dampier region.

Signed Gareth James Lucy

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NICKOL Cricket Club require more cricketers to fill our side (Mens grade) for Saturday afternoon games.

Training sessions Thursday afternoons at 5pm. Interested cricketers of all levels should call: Michael - 0448 481 685 or Kymron 0400 157 537. ~~PETS PLAY AFL in the Shire pets of Roebourne in the KARRATHA Pet minding WPJFA. Fun, friends now available. $20/per and fitness currently visit. Call Sabrina on registering new and 0415 303 254 previous players from year 3 to year 12, all Karratha welcome regardless of experience! For rego form or more info call Clint on 0408 426 412 HYDROBATH or email cdegebrodt@ PET MINDING swandistrictsfc.com.

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PET BEDS REGISTRATION Day www.soggidog.com.au for the WPJFA to play Ph Libby 0404 842 902 AFL with the Kats, Falcons or Sharks at Bayton West Oval on Four lines.

March 10 from 10am12pm. Good clubs, Unlimited great coaches and submissions. heaps of fun. Sign up on the 10th for the Over 14,000 season starting in early copies May. WPJFA players distributed can rep Swans and the each week State 13. All skill levels welcome. pilbaraecho.com.au WPJFA seeks two enthusiastic volunteers to work in a dynamic team that provides positive sport experiences/ development opportunities for AFL players from PPYr12. The roles are for association President and Secretary. If you believe in quality environments for our kids then we want U! Ph 0408 426 412 2 x 2011 Yamaha 700

Grizzly Spec. Ed. Quad Bikes. $18,000 for 2, or $9900 each. Located in Dampier. Ph 0427 088 978 or 0429 083 763.

SUZUKI Across 250cc.

Fully serviced. New tyre and battery. Comes with helmet, bike cover and charger. Excellent commuter. $2800 ono call 0408 919 971

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Community Market & Open Day On 16th March 2013 3.00pm to 6.00pm At St Luke’s College

real estate 2X2 Unit in Kalbarri.

Free standing in a complex of 6.

Built in 2006, well maintained, been used as holiday accom.

Small front garden & no maintenance paved rear yard. 5 min walk to beach. Will negotiate for furnishings if wanted.

Fantastic fishing, perfect for R&R. $340.00 Genuine Inquires only Ph 0419 836 428 3X1 house for sale with ocean views in a quiet cul de sac, low maintenance yards, large shed with a 4th bedroom built inside, carport, large kitchen & bedrooms with built in robes fully fenced with electric gate. $629,000.00.

Ph: Jennifer 0439 698 590 BRAND NEW 4x2 House for sale in BAYNTON WEST with study or 5th bedroom, separate theatre room, fenced, landscaped gardens.

Will be ready start of April. Ready to rent or move in $890,000 ONO. NEGOTIABLE ph 0427 586 532 CHITTERING, private sale, 7.3 acres 4x2 rural home with wrap veranda, lawns, pool, sheds, potable bore, a/c, 30 mins to Midland, Joondalup, school bus to gate, suit horses, bikes etc. Call Rod 0407 772 135 to view and more info.

DAMPIER House for Private Sale. Further Price reduction to $960,000 - negotiable.

On noagentproperty. com.au Property ID: 13571. 3 x 1 with a study. 9x6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced lockable backyard.

Renoed throughout. To arrange a viewing please call 0418 833 459.

real estate EXMOUTH home for private sale. 3X1 home in quiet cul-de-sac.

Fully air cond, large block. Currently rented at $400pw. Please call Ben 0409 370 242 or Emma 0402 827 976 for more info & photos RURAL Lifestyle / Investment.

FIFO Hamilton Island or Whitsunday Airport. www.conwaysprings. net.au Geoff 040 7477 647 WHITSUNDAY life style. 78.6 ha. Ocean Panoramic views.

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PILBARA SHADE SAILS Custom made locally for Pilbara conditions.

Phone Steve Trevurza on 0410 867 102.

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vehicles Toyota Prado KAKADU 3.0 diesel 2010

Pearl white w/grey leather int. Alloy B/bar, IPF spotties, r/rack, t/bar, floor mats, new tyres, reg expires 10/13.

49,000kms. Very good condition t/out. $70,000 ono.

Ph 0423 739 213 (KTA)

Falcon 1996, automatic, air con, power steering. Blue in colour, just been serviced. Ph 91 85 23 45 - Mat. $3500.00 ono.

Karratha area HOLDEN Jackaroo 4WD 1995. Manual, 350,000km, Rego until April 27 2013, White color, clean, new tyres, in good condition, $4,500.Everything is going well only clutch needs to adjust. In Karratha, Ph 0434 046 053 MAZDA SP23 Hatch 2007, manual, excellent car, great air con, warranty till 07/14, log book servicing every 10k kms, Greg on 0448 814 744 KAR NISSAN Pulsar ST Plus 2003, white, 1.8L 92kW, manual, 66,500kms.

Air conditioning, alloy wheels, brand new front tyres, serviced Feb 2013, full service history, rego till August 2013, $8,700 ono, ph: 0407 779 662 KTA PATROL 2008 ST Manual, 3l Turbo diesel, 62000kms, Dual batteries, New tyres, Snorkel, Bull bar, Tow bar, Window tint, and FSH .Drives beautifully $36500 Perth 0400 229 166.

TOYOTA Prado 2008.

97,000kms. 3.0 Diesel/ Manual.

Excellent condition. $35,000 ono.

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vehicles VT Commodore sedan.

Auto V6, cruise control, aircon. Good clean car, good cond. Ph 0448 602 120. $4500 ono Kth. VY Holden Commodore 2004 Wagon very good cond, reg service maintained, 2nd owner $7,900 neg. Ph 0408 017 615 KTA 6 months rego, 180,000 klms, 3.8L V6 Auto, towbar, roof racks, H/light & bonnet protectors, cruise control, a/c, seat covers to front seats, floor and dash mats.

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couple looking for low maintenance, adult or mature, small or medium build, good guard dog. The dog will need to be okay with living outdoors and minimal activity. At the same time being well cared for and loved.

Please call SAFE 9185 4634 KARRATHA ladies softball team looking for new players. Shift workers accepted.

Season starts in May. Please phone Tracey on 9185 1625 and leave a message with your contact details.

WE are Pure CleanRefresh your house.

We do vacate or regular cleaning.

We are offering 10% off for your first service. Available in Karratha and Dampier.

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Cockburn Cement Limited

Western Australia Disability Services Commission

Local Area Coordinator

EXPERIENCED CASUAL GARDENER REQUIRED

Local Area Coordination Web Search No: 99005112

Please apply to:

Level/Salary: L4/5, $67,933 - $83,520 pro rata pa PSGOGA We are currently seeking a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to assist people with a disability and their families to plan, organise and access supports and services which enhance their participation in and contribution to their local community.

To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information or Ph: 9426 9282 to be mailed an information pack.

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PLANT MECHANIC Lift Equipt are looking for a Plant Mechanic

For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Madge Mohi, Area Manager on 9143 1750.

(Not to be contacted for application packages)

to join their dynamic team.

Location: Karratha

• Must have a current drivers licence.

Above award wages offered.

Must have a current drivers licence.

please email your resume to brett@liftequipt.com.au

Operating in Kununurra Karratha Many Rivers Microfinanceand provides

Bookings: 1300 655 720 or online

microenterprise development services, Many Rivers Microfi nance provides including microfinance, to assist microenterprise development services, Indigenous andmicrofi non-Indigenous including nance, topeople assist to establish and develop micro and small Indigenous andbusinesses. non-Indigenous people to establish and develop micro and and capable small We are recruiting two motivated businesses. people to full-time positions; with one in Kununurra andtwo themotivated other in Karratha.

We are recruiting and capable For a position description, including people to full-time positions; withrequired one in competencies, Kununurra and theplease othercontact in Karratha.

John Burn on For a position description, including required 0416 099 585 or john.burn@manyrivers.org.au competencies, please contact Indigenous and John non-Indigenous Burn on applications encouraged.

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Please call 0438 984 686 or 0417 938 733

If this sounds like the posiHon for you please email your resume to BreJ Johnston at breJ@li-equipt.com.au or phone for more details on (08) 91444 250.

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FIELD OFFICER x2 FIELD OFFICER

Must have experience in all aspects of sidetipperstriple/quads for the Pilbara/Kimberley area

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Li- Equipt are looking for an experienced Plant Mechanic to join their dynamic team.

Positionsand Karratha Operating in 2 Kununurra

WANTED MC Drivers

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RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATOR POSITION An opportunity has arisen at Northwest Accountancy for a full time receptionist to join our busy Karratha office.

The successful applicant must have good presentation and excellent customer service skills. The duties include booking client appointments, receipting and banking of monies, collection and processing of mail, and general day-to-day office administration.

Attractive remuneration based on experience will be offered to the successful applicant.

Applications for the above position should be addressed to: Administration Manager Northwest Accountancy PO Box 1391 Karratha WA 6714 “Private and Confidential” Or emailed to mary@nwapilbara.com.au Applications close 20 March 2013

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR South Hedland (Job no: POR00189) and Karratha (Job no: KAR00120) Leverage your experience in residential trade work to coordinate operations for our Property and Asset Services Contract in South Hedland and Karratha.

Transfield Services is an Australian-based, global provider of operations, maintenance, and asset and project management services.

In this key role, you’ll coordinate and supervise field services work for the Department of Housing Properties in the Pilbara Region. You’ll ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental and customer service.

Ideally, you’ll have relevant building qualifications. It is essential you have experience in the residential building industry, a Construction Induction Card and a valid Driver’s Licence. Superior skills in organising, communication and relationship management are similarly crucial.

All applicants will be requested to provide valid Australian Police Clearance. Due to the location of this position, you must have access to your own accommodation in South Hedland or Karratha.

SHIFT OPERATOR / MAINTAINER FIXED PLANT (MECHANICAL) DONGARA

Supervisor – Port Hedland

Working within a small team, your key Reporting to the Operations Manager – Goldfield / Pilbara, we currently have a vacancy for a depot responsibilities will include: Supervisor, Port Hedland based. The role will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective • Maintaining the the production of quicklime delivery and dispatch of cement throughout the region, primarily from Port Hedland facility. Key through continuing of theand process aspects of the role include effective customer liaison, logistics planningmonitoring and the safe efficient • Sampling and testing the finished product to operation of the product storage and transfer equipment. achieve specific targets plus maintenance The ideal candidate will have experience in managing inventory systems in an industrial • Inspection, lubrication,preferably trouble shooting and or customer goods warehouse. Previous experience inmodifications a heavy industry or remoteand warehouse to all mechanical electrical operations will be highly regarded. Exceptionally organised and deadline sensitive, the candidate’s equipment. track record of accomplishment will testify to their effective analytical and problem solving skills. A You will require: proven ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders is important, as is the ability to • Aleadership trade qualification in are mechanical fitting manage a depot in a hands on approach. People and experience critical for this (experience with boiler making and welding will position as is a proven track record of a high level of commitment to safety, health and environment. be highly regarded) • toForklift licence Please submit your cover letter and resume by going http://adbri.bigredsky.com

by Monday 18th March 2013.

• Senior First Aid Certificate Adelaide Brighton Ltd is committed to a safe and healthy environment for its people and surrounding communities.

• A commitment to a safe work environment and A demonstrated commitment to health, environment and safety leadership is a requirement for any opportunities compliance with all group policies within the business Adelaide Brighton Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Excellent timekeeping skills and the ability to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment with minimum supervision

Please submit your application by going to www.adbri.bigredsky.com

by Wednesday 6th March 2013.

Adelaide Brighton Ltd is committed to a safe and healthy environment for its people and surrounding communities.

A demonstrated commitment to health, environment and safety leadership is a requirement for any opportunities within the business Adelaide Brighton Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• 30 days annual leave • Pilbara Location

Regional Road Safety Officer (Pilbara) Total Package circa $75k - $78k (incl super and location allowance) Performance Based Contract Here is a chance to join the Infrastructure team in a rewarding role that plays an important part in the delivery of effective road safety strategies. Regional Road Safety Officers work with community groups, Local and State government agencies and the private sector to facilitate participation in the delivery of the WA Road Safety Strategy.

The role offers travel within the designated region and may require work outside normal business hours. The position will be located in the Pilbara region, with a vehicle provided for commuting use.

Applicants who are successful in the shortlisting process may be subject to a pre-employment medical as part of WALGA’s recruitment process.

About WALGA? WALGA is a not-for-profit member organisation that seeks to benefit the political and operational interests of WA’s 140 Local Governments. It employs over 100 staff, with the majority based in West Perth.

WALGA is not a government agency or department.

For further information visit www.walga.asn.au and to find out more about the RoadWise Program visit www.roadwise.asn.au

To Apply A Position Description is available by emailing positions@walga.asn.au with the position title in the subject line, or visiting http://www.walga.asn.au/ JobOpportunities/WorkingatWALGA.aspx For further details please contact Engel Prendergast on 08 9213 2060.

Applications should be emailed to jobs@walga.asn.au or alternatively, mailed to The Chief Executive Officer, WA Local Government Association, 15 Altona St, West Perth, 6005.

All applications should be marked “Private & Confidential (Job Application)” and must be received by 5pm Monday, 25th March 2013.

To apply for either of these roles, refer to the Careers section on our website and search using the relevant job number.

Transfield Services is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to recruit and appoint the best available person regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, nationality, sexual orientation or disability.

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• Above award wages offered.

Cockburn Cement is the leading supplier of quicklime and cement to Western Australia’s mining, agriculture and construction industries. With a total lime production capacity in excess of one million tonnes, Cockburn is by far the largest lime producer in Australia.

Cockburn’s specialised cement products are used in civil infrastructure, commercial building projects and residential housing. Uses include stabilised backfill, pre-mixed concrete, concrete products, mortars, renders and grouts.

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TRUCK DRIVER/ STOREPERSON - KARRATHA

Karratha Contracting is seeking two locally based

AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS for new positions with immediate start.

These are permanent full time positions with excellent hourly rate and housing/location subsidy, plus 10 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per annum.

Applicants need to be experienced in all aspects of maintenance and servicing splits, ducted, hvac systems.

Install experience also well regarded.

Send applications to admin@kcpl.net.au or call in at Lot 1003 Orkney Rd. Bonafide sub contractor companies are also encouraged to submit their interest in up coming quoted air conditioning installation work.

MURUJUGA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

MURUJUGA RANGER PROGRAM FEMALE RANGER POSITIONS We are looking for Women Rangers to complement the current Murujuga Ranger Program team. If you are a descendant from one of the five language groups being Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Marduduhunera, Yaburara, Wong-Goo-To-Oo and want an amazing opportunity to work and look after ‘Murujuga Land & Sea Country’ we want to hear from you.

As a Murujuga Ranger some of the tasks will include; • Working closely with the ‘Circle of Elders’ to understand cultural safety • Training in cultural, natural and marine conservation • Collecting and storing cultural, natural and marine knowledge • Knowledge exchange trips with other Aboriginal Ranger programs • Assisting in daily ‘On Country’ Patrols within Murujuga National Park • Assisting the Ranger works program particularly relating to plants and animals • Basic office skills Essential criteria includes; • Reliability in coming to work • Being able to listen and take instruction • Ability to communicate respectfully • Daily commitment to good work ethic • Willingness and enthusiasm to be trained in all Ranger duties As a Murujuga Ranger a key requirement will be your dedication to listening, learning and taking instruction from the ‘Circle of Elders’

To apply for a position please forward your resume to karen@murujuga.org.au by 4pm FRIDAY 15th MARCH 2013

Good Health and Wellness, Lose Weight with Good Nutrition Gain Energy.

Be a Happier You, Contact: Janet 0418907639 Your Health and Wellness Coach www.ufeelalive.com

A leading Building Products and Hardware outlet in Karratha require a full time Truck Driver/Storeperson to join the team. The successful applicant will hold a current HR or MR driver’s licence.

All enquiries to Craig Rudduck on 0409 815 888

Rose Nowers Early Learning Centre is a non for profit Multifunctional Aboriginal Children’s Centre.

We are currently seeking applicants for: • Assistant Manager (with: University degree in Education or a minimum of Diploma in Children Services) • Qualified Educator (holding a minimum of Diploma in Children’s Services or higher) • Assistant Educator – (holding at least Certificate 3 in Children Services with experience in early childhood education).

We offer: • Full time permanent positions, • Above award wages, • Rural allowance, • Staff childcare fee discount, • Subsidised lunches, • 6 weeks a year of leave, and • Un and paid training prospects.

Successful applicants require (or will be willing to get): • Working with Children Check, • Police Clearance, • Medical Certificate, • Current First Aid Certificate, • Experience is preferred.

If you love working with children and believe you will be an asset to our team we welcome all applicants. We highly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to become part of our team.

Please send through your resume to: coordinator@rosenowers.org.au For further employment package call us on 9140 1293.

we are currently taking expressions of interest for the following positions: • Carpenters • CN Operators • Industrial Cleaners • Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic • Boilermakers • Storepersons • HC and MC Drivers

Please note you must hold a current driver’s licence and be prepared to undergo a drug & alcohol screen.

To register please email your resume to Karratha@dfp.com.au or call our Karratha branch on 08 9185 9700

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Lovisa was born out of a desire to take the fashion accessory market in to a new realm, ultimately inspired by global fashion trends and design.

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Scheduler Fulltime Mon-Fri, 40hrs, Karratha LIA based An exciting opportunity has become available for you to work as a scheduler in our petro chemical division. As a dynamic and growing organisation this is an opportunity for a driven candidate.

Your day to day activities will include but are not limited to extensive diary managements, records management, and a variety of other administration tasks.

You must be able to demonstrate exceptional computer literacy skills in particular use of Word and advanced Excel.

Experience is preferred but not essential.

Have the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

If you can show initative, are proactive, flexible and display a high level of organisational and time management skills then apply now.

Please send a cover letter outlying your excitement for this role Deanne.watts@gegroupaust.com.au

To be successful in this role you will be able to perform and have management experience working in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment. You love to work within a team to deliver great results and understand exceptional Customer Service is the key to achieving these great results. You have a love for fashion and great confidence to style your Customer with any look they want to create!

If you know this is you, then express your passion and interest and apply by Wednesday 13 March through the careers section at www.lovisa.com.au

School chaplaincy position At YouthCARE people matter, Western Australian educational communities matter, our youth matter.

Our chaplains provide pastoral care to students, school staff and members of the community – irrespective of their faith or cultural backgrounds. Pastoral care includes a variety of issues including health, social and values education, behaviour management and emotional support.

• Karratha SHS, 5 days per wk; or job share on a part-time basis.

If you are interested in becoming a YouthCARE school chaplain, please complete an application pack available at www.youthcare.org.au.

For more information, contact Paul McKeich on 0438 332 212.

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Clinical Nurse Offender Management and Professional Development - Health Services Web Search No: Pool Ref 011749 Level/Salary: L2, ANF, $75,488 - $80,204 pa pro rata Exciting opportunities exist for Registered Nurses to join our team at Roebourne Regional Prison providing general nursing care to a diverse patient group.

We offer permanent positions, full time, part time and casual contract work to successful applicants who must love what they do, be well presented and be eager to work in this regional setting. Current AHPRA registration is required and the ability to work well within a team.

For further details please refer to the Jobs WA Board or - http://dcs-internet.wagov.bigredsky.com/ To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information or Ph: (08) 9264 1562 to be mailed an information pack.

For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Jeanette Potter, CNM on (08) 9182 0111.

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Karratha’s basketballers hit the boards Karratha Golf crowns another mug

By Ben Leahy

James Bridges and Brett Allan from Alliance Contracting, who were also this weekend’s sponsors, showed the field of 57 golfers the way real golf is played in the latest round of Karratha golf.

The results were: Overall monthly mug winner went to Justin (Juzzo) Oui, who had a fantastic score of 65.

Stroke results: 2nd Owen George #69, 3rd Denis Nottle #70, 4th - Sunan Ong Arch #70, 5th - Alf Martin #70.

Best Gross – Vaughan Smith #73 Novelties: Nearest Pin - #11 Denis Nottle, #16 Alf Martin.

LongestP utt: # 1 5 June Eckford. Best 2nd Shot: #13 Tony Knowlson. Best 3rd Shot: #14 Vaughan Smith. Longest Drive: #17 Gina Hipworth.

Last but not least, the highly anticipated

N.A.G.A award went to Andrea Maddaford who fought off some close competition to accept the title in fine style.

For more information on competitions or social golfing sessions please contact the following numbers: Clubhouse 9185 1045 or Gina Hipworth 0407 981 479.

Karratha’s B-ballers sprung into action on Tuesday March 5 for the latest round of A-Grade competition at the Karratha Entertainment Centre.

In the 7:40pm game, the Mayuga Majik locked horns with the Coral Trouts in an at times

heated affair that was marked by Majik fast breaks and sharp threepoint shooting by the Trouts.

Despite Trouts small man and Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams hustling the boards and scampering between the baskets, the Trouts eventually went down to the Majik by 26 points to 45.

KARRATHA AUSKICK CENTRE REGISTRATION DAY FOR: • AFL AUSKICK (Kindy – Yr 3 boys or girls) or • AFL ‘ALL GIRLS’ PROGRAM (Girls Yr 1 – 4) When: Saturday 16 March Where: Frank Butler Community Centre, Hunt Way, Time: 9.00am – 10.00am Registration forms available on the day or can be done on-line at

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• James Bridges from Alliance Contracting with Justin Oui

All registrations must be accompanied by full payment on the day.* This years fee is $70- per child (Includes Auskick pack)

Further information: Contact Tony Wear 0437901822 *no eftpos facilities available

JUNIOR SPORTS EXPO

Friday, March 22, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm at Bulgarra Oval, Hunt Way, Karratha

Children in Years 1 to 7 are invited to experience a number of great sports at the Junior Community Sports Expo!

Take part in drills and games delivered by coaches, parents and players from various local sporting groups and learn what’s available in your community!

For information and to register, contact Shire of Roebourne Club Development Officer Sam King on 9186 8555 or sam.king@roebourne.wa.gov.au. Registrations close Sunday, March 17, 2013 and spaces are limited.

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Big turnout for final Summer Series mountain bike ride

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A longer course taking in single tracks and steep hills didn’t put Karratha’s mountain bikers off as 31 riders turned out for the final Summer Race Series event on March 4.

After pushing themselves around the course for a tough one hour, most riders stayed on afterwards to grab a sausage and have a natter.

Burrup Mountain Bike Club president Damien Muller said the turnout was “fantastic” for the sport, which continues to grow in Karratha.

“The fantastic thing about Monday was that we had six ladies and quite a number of juniors as well,” Damien said.

“Sally Smith, in particular, has been running her ladies rides and that has had a great positive impact on the number of ladies turning up for the race events.”

Damien also said the Summer Series had attracted a lot of novice riders, who had ridden very little in the past.

He said the boost in numbers was due to growing popularity of mountain biking itself but also because people were becoming more aware

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Even if you do not fish, there is lots to do, including eating lunch at the Novotel prepared by celebrity chef Bart Beek, seeing the fashion parade, enjoying the live entertainment mid-week or donning a costume for dress-up evening.

Of course there is plenty of fishing related activities like seeing the Aqua tank, checking out what is being caught each day, learning how to fillet fish or having a yarn with the anglers.

Baitballs have been wreaking havoc in the gulf on the rising

tide and hundreds of birds have been milling in the area east of the Bundegi sanctuary zone as predatory fish push the bait to the surface and feed.

At times, the depth sounder on the boat can be thick from surface to ocean floor with clearly visible fish in 23 metres of water.

Large mack tuna and long tail tuna have been the main species encountered here, although trevally and cobia are also among the fare.

Large sharks have been patrolling as well and picking up anything that is slow or injured in the frenzy.

The tuna are full of roe and can be seen jumping out of the water to land on small baitfish with mouths open ready to snavel.

The action is insane and if you can get among it, the effort is well worth it.

Stick baits and metal slices on the surface work well for

the tuna.

Dropping the metal deep into the moving schools can also work with a long cast ahead of the direction of travel.

Several times throughout a three-hour session fish showed underneath the boat. During this time Shimano soft plastics on heavy jig heads were dropped straight through the school and the challenge was to not hook up.

Seth Nafte, Neil Silver and Ilan Weil have been up on holidays and getting in to the baitballs in the gulf and also the large queenfish at the tip of the cape.

They also caught golden trevally, giant trevally, bludger trevally and even did some reef fishing and landed a large estuary cod.

This crew usually fish the Gamex tournament, but sadly will miss the action this year due to work, so they thought they would come up a week early.

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Junior Rugby League hits Wickham and Roebourne

By Ben Leahy Rugby League team the Wickham Wasps will be holding a come and try day on Sunday March 17 for interested kids and parents as they look to start up a junior team based in Wickham and Roebourne.

Known as the Wickham and Roebourne

Wasps, the club hopes to field Under 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16s teams in the Pilbara Junior Rugby League Competition.

This would take the junior competition up to four teams as League continues to grow in the region.

For more information call Duane Evans on 0437 885 737.

BMX boys spin out with the nation’s best riders

By Rodney Gethin Not even the threat of Cyclone Rusty could keep 16-year-old Corey Davis from flying to Canberra to compete against the nation’s best junior BMX riders last weekend.

Corey had set off to attend the 5th and 6th rounds of the BMX Australia 2013 National Series held at the Tuggeranong BMX track on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2.

Yet he quickly found Round 5 on the first day a difficult task as he had to learn a new track and don three jumpers while racing just to keep warm.

Consequently, he finished 11th after the races.

By Round 6 on day two, however, Corey had picked up the pace and made the final to take out fourth place.

Corey’s coach John Bennetts said, “He rode extremely well and was the top WA rider in his clas”.

Corey is catching the attention of the WA State BMX coaches with positive comments on Facebook after his rides in this event.

Following the National Series in Canberra were the ACT championships held on the Saturday and Sunday, which were open to riders from across Australia.

Dylan Bennetts took out fourth place on his 24” cruiser in the 11-12-year-old boys.

This was an exceptional effort as practice had been cancelled due to rain and track repair.

In the 20” class on the Sunday, Dylan missed the final of the 12 boys by 0.052 of a second, coming ninth overall.

Corey Davis rode faultlessly in the 16 boys, coming first in all three motos and the semi final, before sadly slipping out of his pedals on • The ghost of tries scored in the past the start gate of the final to make it home in sixth place.

Coach Bennetts said they had Pr performed well considering they iz flew a day late due to the cyclone e and faced a three-hour time M difference and unfamiliar 12 degree o W temperatures and 15-20 knot winds. in to ney ne t They also received a considerable r he amount of praise from other WA riders, coaches and support crew for their efforts.

The goal for these two riders is to be able to match the Eastern Licenced bar area (no BYO Come down to Bulggara Oval State riders and be competitive at the National championships held in allowed) for the Annual Brisbane in May this year.

Proposed set up and operations for the NPFL Preseason Carnival held at Bulgarra Sports Grounds March 23 2013 Security Patrols regularly The Karratha BMX Club will be NPFL Carnival NOTE: IF CARNVAL IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER IT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED holding a come and try meet this Fixture: Saturday March 9 with registrations When: Saturday 23rd March 8pm Grand Final Bulgarra Oval from 4pm a race start at 5pm.

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Don your boots because junior footy is back next Saturday March 16 with Auskick registrations to be held at the Frank Butler Community Centre from 9 to 10am.

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Bowling the competition over

By Naomi Carolan and Ben Leahy Lawn bowlers took to the Karratha Bowling Club greens last Tuesday March 5 to fight out another week of Corporate Bowls.

Plenty of laughs and the odd patch of high intensity action were on display beneath a

Tuesday at 6.30pm, while there are also Pennant and Scroungers leagues.

More information can be found at www. karrathabowlingclub.com.au or by phoning president Steven Giles, better known as Roo, on 0428 102 677.

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Junior baseball players hope to hit Asian teams out of the park

By Ben Leahy

against some of the world’s best players,” the letter read.

Karratha’s Kobi Lowicki and Zane Rigby are set to tour to Dubai and Hong Kong in April and May this year as part of the Baseball WA Little League squad.

The trip gives the boys the chance to display their talents on the international stage and is part of the pathway for elite players to go on and represent future State and Australian teams.

As part of the trip, Kobi and Zane will be away from April 21 to May 6 and play against teams from Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

The WA Little League told Kobi in an invitation letter that he had been identified as one of the State’s best junior players.

“This is such an exciting opportunity for WA Little Leaguers to display their talents on an international stage competing

“The Dubai Invitational is a major Little League tournament and we are honoured to be invited to take part once more.”

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As part of the fundraising activities, a Spinathon class will be held at Life and Soul Health and Fitness Club at 9am on Sunday March 10.

This will give supporters the chance to work hard burning calories to disco, 70s and rock music, while also helping the boys fulfill their dreams.

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