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Community hub to boost Dampier childcare services By Ben Leahy Dampier residents could soon get access to increased childcare and medical services after Rio Tinto committed $9.4m to build a Dampier community hub in partnership with the Shire of Roebourne. The community hub is expected to include a childcare centre for 70 children, a library and offices and meeting rooms for up to four organisations, including the Dampier Community Association and a possible doctor’s clinic. The proposal also includes a series of additional multipurpose rooms for use by art, exercise and other community groups. The community hub will now need to get approval from Shire Councillors at this Monday’s Council meeting before Shire staff seek tenders from architectural firms to Conor O’Brien the president of the Dampier Community Association, which would likely set up its office alongside a tourist desk in the new community hub, said the hub

would provide a boost to the town centre. “With the demolition of the old hospital building and an ageing community hall there is significant community need for this new multi-functional building, as well as the refurbishment of the hall,” Mr O’Brien said. “The sooner this project gets off the ground, the better off the community will be.” The proposal to build the community hub comes as Rio Tinto and the Shire of Roebourne last week announced a five-year partnership to support cultural events and improve community infrastructure in Dampier, Wickham and Karratha. But it is also investment that many residents say has been a long time in coming. Dampier made headlines last year when a Commsec report named it as the richest town in Australia with the nation’s highest average wage. This came despite regular complaints that the town lacked adequate services, highlighted by the closure of the Dampier

post office in March. The Dampier Community Association had hoped the new community hub would include plans for a post office or pharmacy, but the Shire intends it to instead focus on boosting childcare options with additional long day care places for 70 children. Currently, Dampier’s Early Learning Centre is at capacity with 17 children and a reported 30 families on its waitlist. Residents had also requested doctor and allied health services, but WA Country Health Services is not intending to provide these in Dampier. The community hub proposal therefore includes space for up to three clinic rooms should a private medical practice be interested in setting up in Dampier. “DCA is encouraging Dampier’s residents to come along to Monday’s Council meeting, which will be held in Dampier, as this is a major opportunity to find out about the facilities and services that will be housed in this building,” Mr O’Brien said.

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By Tamara Binamat Police are appealing for any witnesses to a hit and run incident where a lady was injured after going to the aid of a young child. At around 11:15pm on Friday May 10 an 18-year-old female from Millars Well arrived home to her address on Wotherspoon road in Karratha when she noticed a young child on the road. She went out onto the road to investigate and subsequently was hit by a vehicle. The driver took the child and left the area. Police suspect the child was known to the driver. As a result of the hit and run the victim has suffered a broken pelvis. Anyone in the area at that time who may have seen something suspicious is urged to call Karratha Police.

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that same morning at Balmoral and Dampier Roads at Baynton West, where the passenger in the truck was apprehended. A short time later police apprehended the driver. Police are making enquiries as to who participated in the joyride. A 21-year-old male from Bulgarra was charged with aggravated burglary, stealing a motor vehicle and stealing. A 19-year-old male from Bulgarra was charged with burglary, stealing a motor vehicle, aggravated burglary, stealing, criminal damage and further charged with an unrelated burglary in the South West. Police are asking anyone who saw the vehicle on the morning on Sunday May 12 to contact Karratha Police.

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Karratha civic centre boost on the cards By Ben Leahy

An art gallery, library, performance theatre and enlarged Shire offices are among the proposed plans for a new Karratha civic precinct that will come before Council this week.

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Karratha is closer to welcoming its newest suburb with the Mulataga Development Plan and the 2,000 new apartments and houses it will bring to go before council for final approval this Monday. The 168ha Mulataga development will include a coastal foreshore and business district, a primary school and mix of housing options. Located next to Bulgarra, it will be Karrathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first waterfront community with a proposed twokilometre-long foreshore on Nickol Bay. Developers expect this coastal business district to become a hub for shopping and dining with 1,500sqm of commercial space, including 500sqm for retail outlets. If Councillors approve the development plan, it will go to the Western Australian Planning Commission for final approval and then be ready for the roll out of the first stage of land subdivisions.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The need for increased municipal facilities is seen as critical to the development of the Shire of Roebourne and its ability to accommodate staff and Council,â&#x20AC;? the Shire said in its agenda report for this Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council meeting.

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to accommodate an increase in staff over the coming years and improve the cultural life of Karratha.

The preferred site for a new library would be in the $100m The Quarter project to be constructed on Sharpe Avenue. And another batch of State Government land on Sharpe Avenue South is currently preferred for a new art studio and gallery, a theatre for stage shows, pavilion for exhibitions and functions and an outdoor event space. Thinc Projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report also recommended that a museum be set up in Karratha, although it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include it as part of the civic precinct project. The consultants rejected the idea of building a new movie cinema, stating that this should be left to private investors.

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Ningaloo stingrays important indicators of coastal health By Ben Leahy With the whale sharks returning on their annual migration to Ningaloo and their namesake festival about to begin, a new study has shed light on the diets and feeding habits of their neighbours – the Ningaloo stingrays. Researchers behind the study said they hope to get out the message that stingrays are important indicators of the ecological health of the coastal region because their foraging habits create feeding opportunities for other animals. Dr Owen O’Shea from the Australian Institute of Marine Science said that while scientific research tended to focus on sharks, stingrays were being threatened by many of the same pressures. “As meso-predators, stingrays are an important link between the top and bottom of the food chain,” Dr O’Shea said.

“They are ‘engineers of the sea’, changing and creating habitats as they feed. “When looking for food, rays churn up the sediment on the ocean floor, which is very important, both physically and at a chemical level. “The physical act of disturbing the sediment resuspends nutrients, but also allows other creatures to access hidden prey, which they previously couldn’t reach.” During the study, Dr O’Shea and his team analysed the stomach and gut contents of 170 rays across 18 different Ningaloo Reef locations. With five species of stingray sharing the same habitat, researchers expected to find that different species would feed upon different prey to reduce competition and ensure there are enough resources to go around. But the findings proved that this wasn’t necessarily the case. “Four of the five species

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Turn of the century films to screen at Ningaloo By Ben Leahy Exmouth school students are promising to put on one of the more unique shows at this months’ Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival in Exmouth from May 24 to 26. The students from Exmouth District High School together with teacher Jarrad Blackburn have composed a music score they will play to a May 25 screening of a rare collection of silent films dating to the turn of the century. The EXFX Silent Short Film Festival features films by the Corrick Family, who toured Australia, Asia and Europe between 1897 and 1914, showing their collection of short films along the way. The Corricks were travelling entertainers, who produced twohour performances of poetry recitals, comedy acts and sing-alongs. But one of their most popular segments was when, in 1901, they began projecting a program of silent films to their audiences that showcased the latest newsreels, travelogues and dramas from around the world. “The Corricks displayed a taste for innovative special effects films, including RW Paul’s The Hand of the Artist (1906) and morality tales such as

Pathés La Poule aux Oeufs d’Or (1905, The Hen that Laid the Golden Egg),” the film and sound archive writes on its website. “For many in the audience, films such as Pathé’s Du Caire aux Pyramides (1905, From Cairo to the Pyramids) offered a rare glimpse of the outside world, while others hinted at the dramatic technological and social changes that marked the early 20th century.” In 1907, the family bought their own motion picture camera and made films, such as Street Scenes in Perth (1907), which they shot, edited and screened in one day. This became a marketing tool for the family when they travelled to new towns as they would draw locals in by advertising their intention to make a movie at a set location and then screen it that night. The result for modern audiences is a fascinating look into

turn of the century art and life in Australia and the across the world. For the Exmouth music students, the performance not only gives them the chance to learn about these rare films but to also develop event management and production skills. The Corrick Family films have been provided by the National Film Sound and Archive Australia with Rio Tinto sponsoring the event. The Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival is a community event to celebrate the return of the whale sharks to Ningaloo each year. Festival packages, including whale shark swims, accommodation and tickets to festival events, are available at the Exmouth Visitor Centre 9949 1176. Tickets to the EXFX Silent Short Film Festival can be purchased for $10 per person from Idaho Boutique 9949 2746.

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Pilbara mum to dash for cash for children’s hospital By Ben Leahy Wickham mum Maryanne Bailey is training hard to put her best foot forward for the hospital that helped her son when he needed it most. Maryanne will next Saturday May 26 take part in the HBF Run for a Reason fun run, covering a 12-kilometre course through Perth to raise money for the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is pulling on her running shoes to show her appreciation for PMH after her three-year-old son Essington was rushed down to Perth in February, where he was found to have several salivary gland stones in his face. Although not a serious condition, the toddler had to spend the next 11 days at PMH undergoing multiple tests in addition to an operation. “It was a really difficult time for us all, especially because we were all so far from home,” Ms Bailey said. “But the staff at PMH were so supportive and were there for us the entire time.” Now that he’s healthy, Essington will be out on the course too as he and his dad and older brother cheer on mum Maryanne from the sidelines.

PMH Foundation’s CEO, Denys Pearce, said the fundraising body is extremely grateful to supporters, who help to raise money through events like HBF Run for a Reason. “Through the dedication and hard work of our supporters we can raise awareness and funds to help children across our state,” Mr Pearce said. “We are indebted to those community members who help us to make things better for the kids.” Since its inception in 1998, PMH Foundation has helped raised more than $46m in financial support for PMH. This generosity has helped to fund life-saving research, specialist staff, vital equipment, complementary services and capital projects. The 2013 HBF Run for a Reason will take place on May 26 and include a four kilometre or 12 kilometre course around Perth’s CBD. Locals who would like to support Maryanne Bailey in her efforts to raise money for the Foundation can make a donation to her personalised fundraising page at http://hbfrunfundraising.com.au/ maryanne_bailey.

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The Department of Commerce invites small to medium sized businesses in the Pilbara region to attend a Business Development Information Briefing Breakfast in Karratha on 30 May. The purpose of the Briefing is to provide small to medium sized local businesses details about State and Commonwealth Government assistance programs and the State and Commonwealth Governments’ approach to supporting regional businesses to access opportunities in both Government purchasing and resource projects. Topics covered will include industry assistance programs, how to sell to Government and State and Commonwealth policies and guidelines. Similar Briefings have been conducted in Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Collie, Mandurah and Northam. Feedback from companies in these regions has been positive, with many saying they believe the information was beneficial and relevant to their needs and the sessions provided a valuable networking opportunity. The Briefings are made possible through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program, which is administered by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Venue: Karratha International Hotel Cnr Hillview and Millstream Roads, Karratha

Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013 Time: 7.15am (registrations and breakfast) 8.00am – 9.30am (presentations)

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Bruce Willis returns in his most iconic role as John McClane - the ‘real’ hero with the skills and attitude to always be the last man standing. This time the takeno-prisoners cop is really in the wrong place at the wrong time after traveling to Moscow to help his estranged son Jack. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

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Karratha hosts lunch for Ronald McDonald House By Ben Leahy

families, who haven’t heard about our accommodation service,” Alison

Ronald McDonald House in Perth

said.

has been a home away from home for Pilbara families for the past 23-years. The not for profit house last year provided a total of 224 nights free accommodation to 39 Pilbara families, who had come to Perth for treatment for their children at the Princess Margaret Hospital. But at a Karratha luncheon last Wednesday May 15, it was the turn

“This roadshow is a chance to get that message out there.” Pilbara mum Debbie Hunt also spoke at the luncheon about her experiences staying at RMH, while her daughter Madison gets ongoing treatment in Perth. Debbie said that in addition to the financial support the free accommodation

the

State

She said that instead of going

Government

back to an empty hotel room after

building a new children’s hospital in

a long day in hospital with her

the Perth suburb of Nedlands, RMH

daughter, RMH brought her into

is also planning to move into a new

contact with families going through

building close to the hospital.

the same hardships.

Needing to raise $29m to build the

“When your husband is not

new RMH, the Karratha luncheon

there [because he is in the Pilbara

attended

community,

working] and you’ve got no one

government and business leaders

else, it can be very lonely and

was an important fundraising event

exhausting,” Debbie said.

for the project.

“So you become so close to a

RMH executive officer Alison

lot of people [in RMH] and the

Salmond said the lunch was a

emotional

chance to detail plans for the new

someone to bunt off,” Debbie said.

building, which is expected to

Government of Western Australia Department of Mines and Petroleum

RMH

gave her crucial emotional support.

of locals to show their support. With

provided,

network

having

“[Often] you come home at 12

provide accommodation to 1,000

o’clock at night, your child has been

families

effectively

really, really sick, you’ve had about

tripling the capacity of the current

an hour’s sleep if you are lucky in the

facility.

last two days – so to have someone

each

year,

But she said it also proved an

to come and talk to is amazing.”

opportunity to generate awareness about the RMH service. “There are still some regional

For more information phone 9387 8175 or visit http://www.rmhc. org.au/building-new-house.

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Red Dog’s descendants to strut their stuﬀ By Ben Leahy It’s not just the athletes paddling, running and cycling their way through the relay challenge, who are gearing up to take part in the inaugural Red Dog Festival. Now proud pooch owners can also show off their best mates in a dog show to be held on the final day of the festival on June 2. Owners will have the chance to enter their pets into four categories: the Best dog and owner lookalike, the Best smiling dog, the Best red dog (kelpie or kelpie-cross) and the Best in show. Dr Rick Fenny, who was vet to the original Red Dog in the 1970s, will be on hand to judge the show with $300 prizes to be awarded in each category. And with Dampier being home to the original Red Dog, competition in the red kelpie category is bound to be stiff. The Pilbara Echo has already featured Darren Phegan in a past edition, who not only owns red kelpie Finley but also takes him for drives in the Hamersley Iron bus featured in the 2011 Red Dog movie. Yet if that is a hard act to top, it is not stopping Perth resident Lena Wiggerman from loading up her husband and red kelpie Widgee and driving north to take part in the dog show. Lena lived in Newman for three years in the 1970s, but she only recently heard about Red Dog from a colleague before becoming even more fascinated with kelpies after the movie came out in 2011. “And I’ve always loved the Pilbara so when I saw the Red Dog Festival advertised, I thought, ‘Whoopee, let’s load ourselves into the car and go’,” Lena said. She added that Widgee might not be the most confident performer at the festival’s dog show.

“She’ll probably be a little bit bewildered by the people because she does suffer from separation anxiety,” Lena said. Widgee developed her anxiety when she was separated from her previous owner, who was 80-years old at the time and had to move into a nursing home. After spending four weeks in the pound, Lena rescued Widgee, having heard about her through friends. “We opened the cage and this gorgeous red thing got out and immediately lay on the back with her paws in the air and the ranger’s comment was that she was too nice a dog to be put down,” Lena said. Lena and her husband Don also took Widgee to visit her previous owner in the nursing home. “And Widgee acted so gentle with old Reg [her previous owner] it was most touching,” Lena said. “With him she went up gently and put her head onto his lap and looked at him with those eyes, everyone was in tears I tell you.” According to Lena, Widgee’s charm in the competition will be her sweet character and a few touch ups to cover up the odd grey hair. “My hair’s the same colour as the dog,” Lena said. “Let’s just say we have beauty treatments together.” Entry forms can be found online and at retail outlets around Karratha. Completed forms and canine pictures must be dropped into the Karratha Vet Hospital at 20 Warambie Road by Monday May 27. Entry is $5 with proceeds going to animal welfare group SAFE. The dog show will be at Hampton Oval in Dampier at 12.30pm on Sunday June 2.

• Red kelpie Widgee below, while Don Wiggerman cuddles Widgee’s companion Wickett, who was adopted from SAFE in Karratha.

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Cape Lambert celebrates arrival of impressive $15m tug Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert Port operations are celebrating multiple milestones this week as the target of 290 million tonne capacity for Pilbara operations draws closer. Senior Rio Tinto executives welcomed new tugs, took delivery of new tug pens and officially opened the Yigara Bridge situated between Cape Lambert operations and the town of Wickham on Wednesday. Rio Tinto Pilbara Supply Chain chief operating office Clayton Walker officially took delivery of the first tugboat to arrive in the Pilbara - part of the planned $90 million upgrade to the tug and line-boat fleet. Six of the seven tugs have now been delivered to Australia, with the last one due to arrive late 2014. Each tug is worth around $15 million, and built in Turkey. They travelled 29,000kms by sea,

taking 70 days to reach Australia. “These new tugs are bigger, stronger, faster and more stable in the water compared to their predecessors, and this delivery heralds a milestone in the history of Rio Tinto’s port operations as the biggest tug build the company has undertaken,” Mr Walker said. Mr Walker said it would significantly add to the number and capability of Rio Tinto’s existing fleet of tugboats and the state-ofthe art design and quality would meet the demanding climatic and operational conditions at the ports. To house the new tugs, Rio Tinto has also constructed new tug pens with the capacity to berth four vessels. The new cyclone-rated pens were formally handed over to Port Operations today by the construction team, with final commissioning and other minor

works still to be completed. Rio Tinto’s managing director Expansion Projects David Joyce then officially opened the 850 metre long (including the entry and exit ramps) Yigara Bridge, built to ensure the safe passage of road users as they cross the 8 line railway network coming in and out of Cape Lambert. Rio Tinto announced last week the construction of another bridge on the North West Coastal Highway that will also provide safe passage across this same rail network. “Yigara Bridge is an impressive structure that was named by the Ngarluma elders and means ‘Mangrove’, and we are very proud to feature artwork panels on the bridge that were designed and painted by Roebourne Art Group artists,” Mr Joyce said. The bridge on average is 10 metres high from the top of rail formation to top of road surface.

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The Shire and Pilbara Development Commission are likely to move a step closer this week to achieving their goal of bringing approximately 200 more apartments and units onto the Karratha property market.

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Nation’s number 1 urban DJ tours Pilbara By Tamara Binamat DJ Nino Brown is Australia’s biggest hip hop and RnB DJ and while no stranger to international concerts and Australia’s biggest dance festivals, he’s back in the Pilbara and says next weekend’s shows will be better than ever. DJ Nino Brown has shared the stage with artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, T-Pain and Chris Brown plus toured the country as the official DJ for the world’s biggest urban music festival Supafest. From the beginning of his career, Brown has been committed to becoming a great DJ and after he signed with Universal Music, he created

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the Blazin Mixtape series which has gone on to become the biggest urban music compilation in the country, with sales in excess of half a million copies. Based in Sydney, Nino Brown has toured through the Pilbara already and said he always has a great time in the region. “Everyone works hard in those areas and is always super ready to party when they get the time off work,” he said. Nino Brown said the audience can expect music to party to. “Really good RnB and hip hop, a bit of reggae, a bit of dubstep … It’s going to be a musical adventure,” he said. Nino Brown is released his latest album, Blazin 2013, in January. For a night of dancing to the best urban tracks, catch DJ Nino Brown supported by DJ W.M., Ceejay and DJ Baddz at the Tambrey Function Centre in Karratha this Friday May 24 from 8pm to 1am and at the Pier Hotel, Port Hedland Saturday May 25 from 8pm to midnight. For your chance to win tickets – let us know on the Pilbara Echo Facebook page!

PAINTBALL ERUPTION IN WICKHAM Saturday, 25 May 2013 from 10am to 4pm If you’re aged 12 to 25 years, get a crew together and battle it out at Make a Move’s Paintball Eruption! The Paintball Eruption crew are coming to the Old High School Oval in Wickham for a day of fun! At just $10 a game you’re guaranteed to have a blast.

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Registration forms are available at www.roebourne.wa.gov.au or from the Shire of Roebourne on Welcome Road Karratha.

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Enjoy fairy floss, snow cones and a ringside seat at the By Tamara Binamat

makeover and aerial daredevil John Fossett and his highwire motorbike act.

As far as circus entertainment goes, the Circus Royale is as traditional as it gets.

The kids will enjoy entertainment from the genteel display of ponies, llamas and dogs to the thrilling fast juggling.

The big top will be rolling through the Pilbara with stops in Karratha and Port Hedland from this weekend.

And at Circus Royale’s very heart stands the new ringmaster supreme, WA born circus owner Damian Syred.

You’ll find fabulous acrobatics, highspeed spinning on fast moving roller skates, traditional slapstick with a modern

Circus Royale is performing in Karratha from May 18 to 21 and in Port Hedland from May 24 to June 3.

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By Tamara Binamat He shot to stardom in 2011 as a finalist on TV’s X-Factor, won Dancing With The Stars in 2012 and made his acting debut at the top of Australian TV on Home and Away in 2013.

Ruffo said he first fell in love with music when by the time he was 13-years-old, when he began to learn piano and guitar. “My childhood idol was Michael Jackson, which in turn prompted me to want to learn how to dance,” he said.

Next for Johnny Ruffo is an appearance at the Wickham Community Association’s Dance Party for youths.

And if he wasn’t an entertainer, Ruffo said he would probably still be a concreter from Balcatta trying to break into the industry.

Ruffo said although television is something he always wanted to do, music is still his first love.

A dancer, actor and singer, the 25-yearold has cemented his ‘triple threat’ label and said it is something he has worked hard to achieve.

“I have always loved being able to express myself creatively through different forms of entertainment,” he said.

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“I think it’s very flattering when people call you a triple threat,” Ruffo said.

“I find that television is a perfect medium to do so.

“I have worked very hard to get where I am and will continue to work hard.

“[And] the music is coming along extremely well.

“I guess I will have to think of something else to add to the resume now – maybe astronaut!”

“I’m extremely excited about the direction that my music is taking.”

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From a concreter to national entertainment star, Ruffo has words of encouragement for any construction workers in our region who might fancy the arts. “If you’re really passionate about something, give it a go because you never know what’s around the corner,” he said. After touring with other teen heart throbs such as One Direction, Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block, Ruffo is now promoting his latest single Take It Home. Ruffo will be appearing at both Wickham Youth Events on Saturday May 25 at the Wickham Picture Gardens.

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A journey from the earthen floor of prehistoric man to the polished parquetry of modern dance Thursday 30 May 2013 7:00pm Pt Samson Community Park Adults $30.50/Concession $19.50 www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/events

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PILBARAEVENTSCALENDAR Send your gig guide events to news@pilbaraecho.com.au SATURDAY 18 Phil Edgely LIVE at the Karratha Tavern, 9pm Circus Royale

Local event business Distorted Noize started a regular DJ event, YOLO, one year ago. And now, they’re celebrating their first birthday with a bang! Distorted Noize began the event in May last year with the concept of giving locals a good time at cheap prices. The events began with local DJs, but as the whole YOLO concept became more popular, they have been able to bring in interstate DJs to Karratha, such as Ace Basik, G-Wizard and Ministry of Sound’s Tom Piper. “YOLO is all about entertaining the locals, without it costing an arm and a leg,” Distorted Noize manager Alan Hankinson said. “[For] every event we have incorporated different themes - from a white party, Jersey party and Superhero party, just to change things up a bit and keep it fresh.” To celebrate YOLO’s first birthday this month, the YOLO team are bringing their first Ministry Tour, Electro House Sessions with special guest DJ Ember to Karratha. Regarded as one of Australia’s most in demand

party starters, Ember doesn’t just rock the spot, he owns it. No longer Sydney’s hidden gem, Ember is national news as he works his way around Australia’s most iconic party spots. Recently jumping into the studio to mix the July edition of Ministry of Sound Radio’s iconic compilation ‘On The Download’, and working his way through a handful of remixes and original productions, Ember’s journey into the production-o-sphere is blurring the lines and bridging the gap between any and all genres.

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Tickets are from $15 for children 2 years to 14 years and from $25 for adults Dinner at Karratha Country Club Happy New Year, happy new chef, happy new menu Social membership $10 per year

SUNDAY 19

Phil Edgely performs LIVE at Tambrey Tavern, Karratha, 5pm

The event will be held at the Ibis Styles in Karratha on Saturday, May 25.

Non Members can play their first three games but must register thereafter. Create your own team or be assigned into another team.

Come down to Newman Club Inc every Sunday afternoon and play social lawn bowls.

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(08) 9175-1110, (08) 91778549, Newman Club Inc Sunday Funday Karratha Tavern, 2 – 6pm Sunday Breakfast Sunday Breakfast at Karratha Country Club, Searipple Road Karratha

Learn innovative expressive techniques using acrylics and impasto to create bold and daring landscape works. Painting WoRkshoPs Some materials will be provided however participants may bring their own preferred materials. Wickham Community Centre Art Room Sat 25 May, 2013, 2-5pm Karratha, St Lukes College Art Room Sat 8 June, 2013, 2-5pm Dampier Community Pavilion, Sun 9 June, 2013, 2-5pm Hampton Sports Oval

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To book your place today contact cossack.art@roebourne.wa.gov.au or 0417 805 128

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MONDAY 20 Bingo Night. Every Monday night, head down to the Port Hedland Golf Club for a fantastic Bingo Night. For more information, please contact Helen Wright on 0400 200 781. Zumba classes Classes are held every Monday from 6-7pm at the Hedland Senior High School Gym, every Wednesday from 6-7pm

The group meets every Thursday from 9:30am and 2:30pm, and participate in various activities such as fishing, cooking, excursions and BBQs. All activities are free. Morning tea, lunch and transport is provided. For more information please contact Liza Andrews or Markysia Kelly on 9172 0444 or email lizaa@wmhsac.com.au or makysiak@wmhsac.com.au.

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$75 KDCCI members $85 nonKDCCI members

Social Lawn Bowls

Join local art educator Tanya Montgomery in a fun and inspiring introduction to painting workshop session to begin your artwork entry for the 2013 Cossack Art Award exhibition.

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Presale tickets are available from Cool Change and Wet and Wicked for $25, or $30 on the door.

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“And to cap it all off, out presales are only $25, which has never been seen in this town for a Ministry night.”

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“The venue will undergo a party décor, with confetti cannons to celebrate this milestone,” said Hankinson.

Local DJs Adam Hankinson, Moltek, Nyle Dayes and Radidas will be up on the decks before Ember smashes them out.

at South Hedland Lotteries House and every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Hedland Senior High School Gym.

Poker Night Ibis Styles Saloon Bar, Karratha APL comes to Karratha Early bird bonus and rewards, plus random prizes throughout the night. Early Bird registration 5pm 6pm Registration closes at 6.30pm for first hand! Free roll tournament, so no reason not to join in the fun! BEGINNERS WELCOME!

Roller Derby JD Hardie Youth Zone, Cottier Drive, South Hedland. Roller Derby is open to all girls aged 18-years-old and over and caters for all skill levels. Training on Friday night at 7pm at the JD Hardie. New members are welcome. For more information please visit ww.northwestrollerderby. com, email northwestrollerderby@gmail. com or visit our Facebook page North West Roller Derby. Nation’s number 1 urban DJ Nino Brown Supported by DJ W.M., Ceejay and DJ Baddz Tambrey Karratha

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Happy New Year, happy new chef, happy new menu Social membership $10 per year

Finucane Island Club, South Hedland 18:30 – 21:30 Variety WA Pilbara is once again hosting its Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament starting today. The tournament will be held every Tuesday from February 5 to April 16 at the Finucane Island Sports and Rec Club. Please note the Finucane Island Sports and Rec Club has a dress standard, please no high-vis uniform or work boots. Cost: $30 buy-in. Info: pilbarapoker@gmail.com or call Jen on 0408 030 085

Nation’s number 1 urban DJ Nino Brown Supported by DJ W.M., Ceejay and DJ Baddz Pier Hotel, Port Hedland 8pm to midnight. YOLO’s first birthday bash Ibis Styles, Karratha YOLO’s first Ministry Tour, Electro House Sessions with special guest DJ Ember

SUNDAY 26 Social Lawn Bowls

THURSDAY 23 Open Gig Night at the Icon, Karratha

Come down to Newman Club Inc every Sunday afternoon and play social lawn bowls.

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Non Members can play their first three games but must register thereafter. Create your own team or be assigned into another team.

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Reminder to strap in when driving By Ben Leahy Police and members of the Pilbara Industry Road Safety Alliance met with community members and handed out road safety stickers at the Karratha and South Hedland McDonald’s restaurants on May 16. The community greet was designed to remind drivers to belt up and to ensure their passengers and children were also correctly restrained at all times. “The Pilbara region has the third highest rate of seat belt non-use per 100,000 population,” Darren Varcoe, the industry representative from CITIC Pacific Mining said. “Wearing a restraint on every journey is the easiest way to save your life and protect you from serious injuries in a road crash.”

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This week’s health condition in focus: How to fire up your immune system It seems that everyone around me is dropping like flies at the moment. The annual colds and flus have begun already as we approach winter. The fact is, we are constantly surrounded by bacteria - on the surfaces we touch, on our skin, entering our body via food and the oxygen we breathe. It’s a wonder we survive at all! The reason we do is thanks to the tireless efforts of our internal superstars - the immune cells. I like to think of these little guys as some kind of elite soldiers, they literally patrol the body to seek and destroy anything foreign that enters their fortress. However, if your immune cells are compromised and not running at full steam the bacteria begin to multiply and overturn the immune cells, or viruses hijack cells and trick them into reproducing more viruses, in other cells throughout the body. Where does that leave us?

Lying in bed with a cold or flu, or even worse, The Man Flu!

Top nutrients for immune support:

Whether you are suffering already, or you want to get on top of things so you don’t get struck down this year, there are some great dietary and lifestyle ways to fire up your personal artillery - your immune system.

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Enhances function of all immune cells and also supports adrenal function. Find this in citrus fruit such as kiwifruit, peppers, parsley, broccoli, brussell sprouts, berries and kale.

Nourishes mucosal linings (throat, nasal, intestinal), which enhancing immune cell function. Find this in organ meats, cod liver oil and red meat, or in yellow/ orange/red fruit and vegetables (this form then needs to be converted, which is not as effective).

Zinc 1. Avoid sugar and anything containing sugar (except whole fruit or freshly made juice). Sugar depletes your immune system significantly for hours.

2. Increase fluids, this keeps your circulation flowing. Think of your insides without water being like a stagnant pond that has no flowing water. What happens to that pond? Bacteria grow, nothing gets in and nothing gets out. When you have a flowing stream internally nutrients can flow around freely and waste can get excreted.

Increase antimicrobial foods; antimicrobial basically meaning kills bad bugs. These foods are garlic, ginger, onion and chilli. These same foods

Immune modulating. Find this in red meat, shellfish, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Supplementation may be needed.

Quercetin Antiviral, antiinflammatory, blocks viral replication within cells. Find this in apples, citrus fruits, onion, parsley, dark berries and olive oil. also increase circulation and help clear any stuffiness and congestion.

4. Avoid caffeine and anything containing it, such as coffee, tea, energy drinks and soft drinks. The caffeine is very stimulating, this means it is depleting on your poor wee adrenal glands, which have enough to deal with waging war against bacteria!

Echinacea One study found Echinacea taken alongside vitamin C had a 85 per cent decrease in incidence of the common cold. Another study found it reduced symptom duration by 1.5 days.

5. Avoid emotional and physical stress, yes that’s right! “Sweating it out” is not an option. Not only are you spreading your germs onto everyone else at the gym or in your training group, but you are wasting your precious bug-fighting energy on the treadmill or lifting weights. This simply means the cold/flu will hang around for longer.

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LARGE pine bookcase, $200; Wine rack with storage for spirits and glasses, and 2 small drawers, $350; Wood and wicker chest of drawers, $350. All in good condition. Phone 9185 1547, Ktha. LG fridge/freezer 430 lt good condition, works well, looking for $250. Ph 0439 02 1071 OFFERING house cleaning. Contact Charlotte 0498 035 242 at Spin n Span house cleaning RIMS & Tyres x 4 low profile - 305/50R20. 2 tyres are brand new. $1600 ono. Ph: 0439 913 542 SAFETY boots - high ankle, laces, size 9, never worn $25.00 Tel. Kta 9144 1648 SIMPSON 7.5Kg Top loader washing machine 2 months old $540 Dampier ph 9183 1124 TABLE - solid timber, 210cm x 70cm. $400.00. Tel: 0438 015 933 TALLBOY - solid timber 5 draws, H123cm W88cm $200.00. Tel: 0438 015 933 TREADMILL - easy fold up & drop down, 8 programs, max speed 16kph $700.00. Tel: 0438 015 933

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warranty. Excellent condition. Comes with winch & diff lock. 500 km. $5,000 o.n.o. Karratha. Call 0439 814 117. SUZUKI RF 900 R 07/ 95, excellent condition. Head reco 10K ago, c/w bike stand,gear sack, helmet, tank protector, good Pirellis, good tourer. 4 months reg. leaving town, must sell. $4000 Ono ph 0487 248 547 YAMAHA ‘99 Roadstar 1600. Low Km’s Imaculate Condition. Ph: 0439 913 542 house sitting

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4 x 2 920sqm 530k ph Kerry 0417 775 153 DONGRA Port Denison 4 x 2 brick & tile house. 756 sqm block.30 x 12 partly enclosed patio, side access to 30 x 20 shed. Garden and wood shed. A/c and fans. $445,000.00.For Viewing phone (08) 9927 2263 or Hardcourt on (08)9 927 1322 EXMOUTH!! Executive 4 x 3 double storey new home in Snapper Loop estate. Stunning views of Cape, Exmouth Gulf. Separate access for each level. Can be used as family home, or 2X 2X2 apartments by more than one family / tenants in privacy. Kitchen & laundry on TREATMENTS each AUSTRALIA level. WIDE 5 mins to beach! Ph 0428 727 894

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vehicles HONDA Civic Vti 2006 8th Gen Sedan – 5Sp Manual for sale in Hedland. $12000 (O.N.O) 6 months Rego, 120,000 KMS, Excellent Condition, First owner, Full Service History, Fitted In- dash entertainment unit which includes GPS Navigation, Can be delivered to any part of Pilbara. Ph: 0406 670 235 HSV Senator Signature SV08, 2008 limited edition 32 of 50 for sale. One owner since new. Purchases from Shack Holden Fremantle. Low k’s (63000) 19” rims, 60k service has been completed, brakes & rotors replaced. Located in KTHA. Looking for $42,000 ONO. Please contact Bruce on 0439 070 805

vehicles JEEP JK Unlimited Sports 2010. 40,000km, Red. Excellent condition Hardtop with soft top also available. Built in entertainment system including DVD, Navigation and reverse camera. Custom Jeep rubber floor mats. This model designed with subwoofer in back. Ph: 0437 771 263. Karratha JEEP Wrangler Sports Unlimited 2010. 40,000km. Excellent condition. 6spd Manual, tow bar, touch screen DVD, CD, navigation, reversing camera, jeep rubber. Floor mats, c/control. $30,500. Karratha. 0437 771 263

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Bravo 4x4 1996 c\sha 5 sp manual, new brakes & windscreen. Dampier $4,900. Contact 9183 1124, mobile 0414 397 132. MITSUBISHI Triton 99 MK 4WD 3L petrol. Unlic. Green, rear end damage to tray. New tyres and exhaust headers. Drives fine. Fix or wreck. $2000, Nickol, Ph: 0417 987 881 REDUCED $52,000 ONO. Motorhome/38ft Bedford Coach. Fully fitted, home on wheels. Sleeps 5, Full kitchen and bathroom. Lots of storage. Happy email out photos on request. Located in South Hedland. Mark & Claudia 0420 297 633

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GT NORTHERN HIGHWAY SHIRE OF ASHBURTON ROADWORKS

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Main Roads and Process Minerals International wish to advise road users that works to upgrade the great Northern Highway / Munjina-Roy Hill Rd intersection will commence on the 27th MAY, 2013 between 6am and 6pm Monday to Sunday for approximately 2 months.

6 cylinder, diesel, 5 speed, well maintained, new reserve air conditioned unit. $17,500 or ono. Phone 0457 912 760

Road users should be aware that alternate South and North bound lanes will be closed over the work period however access to both will be maintained for road users.

Motor home in perfect For sale condition - inc new TV, air con, heater, extra cupboards, microwave gas cooker, queen bed, fridge, shower, toilet, saucepans, cutlery, toaster, generator, nudge bar, storage box - Mercedes turbo diesel 2006 will go foreverregularly serviced, driven by careful lady.$45,000 Ph 0447 400 122 or email freddyj1947@bigpond.com

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vehicles TOYOTA Hilux - 2004 - 3 Litre Turbo, Low Kms, Long range tank, Good tyres, Tinted windows, A/C P/S. Extremely reliable. Only selling as upgraded, 2nd owners from new, $18,000 ONO. Karratha 0439 944 365. TOYOTA Hilux crew cab ‘98 3ltr dis, snorkel, Roo bar, lots more, suit wreck or fix gearbox unlic, $985. Ph 9182 1126 TOYOTA Landcruiser 1998, HZJ75RP for sale. Excellent mech condition. Newly serviced. Snorkel, dual batteries, dual fuel tanks. Fitted out with two long drawers and canopy. 220,000kms. $19,500. Call James 0423 070 281 TOYOTA Prado, 3 ltr turbo diesel, 2005 model 240000 km all drive belts renewed at 1700000 km, runs very well $23,500 Call 0459 786 391 VZ Berlina Wagon (2005), V8 5.7ltr, Rare 8 seater. Auto. 130,000km. Cruise control, Roof racks, Retractable Boot Cover, Tow bar, 6 stack CD player. Loads of space and great for those long drives back to Perth. $13,000 ono. Ph. 0417 911 994

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Service Workers Accommodation – Onslow Request for information A request for information from local businesses nominating employees for future service worker accommodation in Onslow is now open. The request for information is an opportunity for us to find out more about the service worker housing needs in your town. To submit a form you must be an eligible business (refer to the eligibility guidelines) that services the Onslow community. Forms are available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/onslowserviceworkers or you can pick up a hard copy from the Shire of Ashburton office at the Onslow Multi Purpose Centre (Cnr of Hooley and McGrath). Please submit your form before the closing date of 31 May 2013. Responses provided on the form will be used to gather more data on the types of service worker accommodation needs in Onslow. • Responses submitted are confidential • Only one form per business needs to be submitted For more information contact Tiffany Allen, Pilbara Development Commission on 6552 4666 or email tiffany.allen@pdc.wa.gov.au adcorp F84818

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COMMENCEMENT 10.00 AM 24th May 2013 THE PKKP ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Invites all members of the PKKP People claim group to a special meeting

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Information Evening Year 8s – 2014 Year 7s & 8s – 2015 To be held at St Luke’s College, Performing Arts Centre/Gym Wednesday, 5th June 2013 at 6.30pm Parents of all current Year 5, 6 and 7 students and any interested parents from all schools are strongly encouraged to attend.

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EXPERIENCED TAXATION CONSULTANTS

The Austwide Tax Shop Group is seeking experienced Taxation consultants to join our team in Karratha. Applicants with clear English communication skills and experience with personal taxation are encouraged to apply. • Excellent training and mentoring will be provided by highly experienced team members. • Access to comprehensive, easy to follow manuals, webinars & one-on-one support. • Be part of this friendly, enthusiastic and successful team which is one of Australia’s fastest growing accounting groups. • Have rewarding client relationships in a relaxed environment where you are in control. • Flexible casual hours that include fulltime work during the busy months of July-Sept and continuing part time work year round.

Maintenance Superintendent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead and manage all aspects of maintenance to the Civil Construction works in the Pilbara Region. Reporting to the Project Manager and the Head-Ofﬁce based Maintenance Manager on a regular basis, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and control of all workshop personnel and the repair of equipment at site. This position is based on an 5 days on, 2 days off roster for local applicants. Accommodation will be provided to the right candidate as well as a vehicle supplied as a part of the position. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and ongoing professional development whilst working for a company that values honesty, commitment, safety, integrity, resourcefulness whilst being down-to-earth with a strong sense of leadership and community focus.

Your expression of interest and resume will be treated in the strictest For further information in regards to this position, please contact Melissa on 08 9470 8700 of conﬁdence & should be forwarded to:JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR STAFF or melissa.m@alliancecontracting.net.au The Employment Manager 1- Professional Staff (approx. 2 column advertisement in newspaper, 6cm x Fax: 1300 131 912 10cm) jobs@thetaxshop.com.au Applications close: COB Monday 20th May 2013

Sales Representative

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team focused individual to join our Karratha team. As a Representative, your focus will be to maximise all sales opportunities and continually improve service and market standards within your territory. Your ability to identify and convert new business opportunities whilst building strong and effective working relationships will be integral in your success. The ideal candidate will possess proven ability to deliver against define targets, previous experience in a sales environment, exposure to the automotive industry, excellent communication, organisational and relationship building skills, ability to work in a pro-active and innovative manner, high standards of integrity and ethics and a desire to continue learning and growing within your role. A fully maintained vehicle, a mobile phone, an Ipad and ongoing career development opportunities await the successful candidate. To apply for the role, please apply the branch or send your resume recruitment@covsparts.com.au

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The Austwide Tax Shop Group are seeking staff members with excellent communication skills & a wiliness to learn to join our team. Sales Representative

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Monadelphous is a leading national engineering group, providing extensive engineering construction, maintenance and industrial services to the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. An ASX Top 200 company with more than 6,000 employees, our commitment to quality and strong customer focus means we have earned an enviable reputation for the successful delivery of some of Australia's largest projects. If you're looking to be recognised, this is the place to be.

BOILERMAKERS / WELDERS MECHANICAL FITTERS Monadelphous is currently seeking nationally accredited and qualiﬁed Boilermakers / Welders and Mechanical Fitters for our maintenance and project work in Karratha. Applicants must be living locally in the Karratha area. Minesite experience will be looked upon favourably but is not essential as training can be provided for successful applicants. It would be advantageous to have the following qualiﬁcations: • Rio Tinto HSE + Lockholders • Nationally accredited Working at Heights • Nationally accredited Confined Space • Current MSIC card • High Risk Licence The successful applicants will be required to have a valid national Driver's Licence and be willing to undergo a full medical, including a drug and alcohol screen. If you want to be part of a growing company that has a strong emphasis on safety and a great culture, feel free to apply as we would like to hear from you. Dropping in your resume is encouraged to the address below. 2534 Coolawanyah Road, Karratha WA 6714, or email karmanager@monadel.com.au To apply for this position, applicants MUST have rights to work in Australia. For more information and to apply, visit:

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Positions exist for casual team members with interest in personal taxation. These hands on roles encompass preparation of individual & small business taxation returns. Extensive training & flexible hours available.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team focused individual to join our Karratha team. As a Representative, your focus will be to maximise all sales opportunities and continually improve service and market standards within your territory. Your ability to identify and convert new business opportunities whilst building strong and effective working relationships will be integral in your success. The ideal candidate will possess proven ability to deliver against deﬁne targets, previous experience in a sales environment, exposure to the automotive industry, excellent communication, organisational and relationship building skills, ability to work in a pro-active and innovative manner, high standards of integrity and ethics and a desire to continue learning and growing within your role.

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A fully maintained vehicle, a mobile phone, an Ipad and ongoing career development opportunities await the successful candidate.

GE Group is a leader in the field of Petro Chemical and General & Manufacturing Engineering. Due to our fantastic growth potential we are looking for an exceptional Fitter/Operator to become part of our dynamic and highly progressive team based in Karratha Having experience in Petro Chem is an advantage, however being willing to learn, grow and make things happen is highly regarded. …who is: • Diligent, dynamic and energetic • Highly professional • A strong communicator - both verbal and written • Willing to take 100% responsibility • Able to make things happen! To apply for the role, please apply at the branch or send your resume to recruitment@covsparts.com.au Quoting job reference 57-653 REP

…Requirements: • Previous Experience • Trade certiﬁcate • Current MR Licence • Karratha Based • Liaise with the operations team • Strong Time Management Skills • Skills from Mining, Petro Chemical, Mechanical and Fabrication Areas • Ability to pass a Mine Health Surveillance Medical & Drug and Alcohol Testing • Maintain & Ensure the Safe Work Environmental for all people working in the area If you have a degree in common sense and a sense of humour, come and be part of an outstanding team of success-oriented people. Join us to make your mark and shine.

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Carpenter/Handyman ABOUT US Seabreeze Contracting is currently servicing the large resources sector, inclusive of Iron Ore, Oil and Gas, Power and Construction, primarily providing Civil and Structural, Shut Maintenance and Specialist Labour to assist our customers in achieving successful project and company goals. SEEKING We are seeking local skilled tradesmen in the field of Carpentry. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES * Experienced with concrete and formwork. * Experience in construction and civil projects. * Holds current machine tickets. * Holds a current HR drivers licence. * Ability to be self-managed and reliable. * Hard working team member. The successful applicant must possess a WA Drivers Licence Class ‘C’. Previous experience would be beneficial. Please email your resume to

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Pilbara Ice Machines has a full time position available for a highly motivated person. Unique opportunity with excellent conditions. Must have a high level of customer focus and attention to detail. Must have experience in diagnosing and repairs to ice machines and water chillers. So if you consider yourself a perfectionist and posses the ability to carry out every task to a high standard and realise that “good enough” is not good enough, then call Pilbara Ice Machines to arrange an interview on 0438 813 462 or email pilbaraice@bigpond.com

We are looking for an experienced carpenter/handyman. If you are interested and have your own tools, transport and accommodation and available for an immediate start

Positions Available Air conditioning technician to join our busy local company. Mostly breakdown maintenance on splits and Hvacs, good clean work. Permanent long term position for the right person. Electrician for new position Electricians who are stable, experienced all rounders for town maintenance and light industrial work required. 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. Drop into the office on Orkney Road to see Todd, Or email resume to admin@kcpl.net.au

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Property Services Ofﬁcer Pool Service Delivery Web Search No: HOU3913 Level/Salary: L3 $62,895 - $68,287 pa + Super, PSGOGA To manage, control and monitor the property maintenance functions for a designated number of properties within the Housing Management Services area as part of a team, ensuring compliance, accountability and quality control is maintained. To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information or Ph: 6318 8919 to be mailed an information pack. For Speciﬁc Inquiries: Please contact Kerri Thorby on (08) 9160 2866 Location: South Hedland Closing Date: Thursday, 6 June 2013 at 9.00pm.

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roster You also require5/2 your HR and LF licence. For more information or to apply please call Courtney Zohs on (08) 9186 7100 or email your resume to czohs@skilled.com.au

Care Co-ordinator Lion Hire Pty Ltd has an opportunity for an Experienced Diesel Mechanic and Ofﬁce Administrator to join our Team. You will need the following Skills and Attributes: • • • •

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Administration Experience Strong Communication Skills Organisational and Time Management Skills Computer Skills. MYOB and Other Accounting Software Experience • Position is Full Time

DIESEL MECHANIC • • • •

Strong Focus on Customer Service Full Qualiﬁcations Full Heavy Vehicle Driver’s License Capable of Working on a Variety of Rental Equipment • Position will include Field Work also. • Position is Full Time Competitive Remuneration Package will be offered to the right applicants.

Please Email Resumes to admin@lionhire.com.au

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Pilbara Health Network is looking for a qualified RN/EN or an Aboriginal Health Worker (Cert IV) to join the Closing the Gap team as a part time Care Co-Ordinator. The successful applicant must: • Have experience with care co-ordination and chronic disease management strategies • Have sound understanding and knowledge of general practice, primary health care and Indigenous health issues • Establish and implement an effective care coordination service within PHN • Administer the Supplementary Services funding pool appropriately under the supervision of the finance department • Hold or be eligible for a “Working with Children” check. • Have excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to build strong teams, including capacity to work with GP’s, nurses, allied health professionals, community members and volunteers.

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Project Facilitator: Early Childhood Care and Development • Based in Newman (Pilbara) with travel to remote communities • Salary packaging available and accommodation included

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World Vision has a history of over 20 years working with both remote and urban communities around Australia. We have programs working closely with indigenous communities focussed on issues such as early childhood care and development, home ownership and governance. Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Facilitator to join the Early Childhood Care & Development project based at Newman House. This role is responsible for working within and with communities as well as alongside local governance groups to deliver outcomes that improve health, child development, training & education and governance within Martu communities in the Pilbara. Ideally, you would have a combination of community development and children / family engagement experience. This role requires resilience to work in remote areas and therefore you must be prepared to regularly travel to remote Aboriginal communities in a manual 4WD. In addition you must have a solid understanding of effective mentoring and training, an ability to build and maintain trust and relationships with community members and strong collaboration & listening skills We strongly encourage people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. Please contact Janine Hinton, Project Manager on 08 9175 9922 or David Marshall, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 03 9287 2907 for a position description and further information. Alternatively please apply directly via our website – www.worldvision.com.au/careers. Applications close: Monday 3rd June World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation.

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New challenges and wins for bikers By Damien Muller

Jerome Tunstead, who was there to give the sport a try, Round two of the Burrup made use of the third club bike Mountain Bike Club’s Scott made available through the Cycles Club Championship saw Woodside Community Grants. another good field of riders This round also saw a turn out for the event on courageous effort by our Saturday May 11. only female Junior, Emma The hot and gruelling race of Raudonikis, who completed her Round One had obviously not first race. deterred too many competitors. Hopefully we will see some Around 46 riders were on more girls come out to join her. the start line to tackle a course We also saw another strong that mixed parts of the Round showing from the Ladies with One course with some new nine riders starting out. challenges to make the 4km After a great effort, the circuit almost as gruelling. placegetters in the Junior The recent drop in category (two laps) are Dylan temperature was a welcome Bennetts in first place in 26min relief. 35 sec, William Gethin in Again, the afternoon started second place in 29 min 49 sec with a Dirtmasters event. and Matthew Warren in third The 4 to 9-year-old place in 32 min 59 sec. riders found the muddy puddle For the Ladies (3 laps), left over from recent rains a Amanda Ewin came in first distraction from riding the place in 37 min 52 sec, Tania Dirtmaster course, however still Neeson placed second in 40 min managed to put down a couple 10 sec and Kelly Maccan placed of timed laps. third in 41 min 15 sec. Judging by the grins, In Sport (3 laps), Steve everyone had a great time. McLeod came first in 36 min 38 Dirtmasters was followed by sec, Stephen Armstrong came the Round Two race for Juniors, second in 36 min 55 sec and Ladies, Sport, Expert and Elite Simon Blyth came third in 37 min 13 sec. riders.

• Tyler Waterstrom Muller and Simon Smith in the mud. Photo thanks to Tristan Wood Hill.

In Expert (4 laps), Ben Leahy placed first in 48 min 44 sec, Keith Johns placed second in 52 min 05 sec and Mitch Ewin placed third in 54 min 01sec. In the Elite category (5 laps), Mark Smith came in first place in 56 min 11 sec, Richie Chipman placed second in 57 min 26 sec and Brett Buckland came in third in 57 min 40 sec. The next round is on Saturday May 25 on the 7 Mile Course. Check http://home.spin. net.au/burrupmb/ or Burrup Mountain Bike Club on Facebook closer to the date for course details. BMBC now has three Finbar/Scott Cycles/Woodside sponsored dual suspension club bikes in sizes S, M and L available for non-members to use to try the sport. If you would like to have a go, contact Gavin Smith via email at gav.sal@bigpond.net. au or on 0419 866 276 for more details.

• A broken chain brings the race to a standstill. Photo thanks to Nick Muller.

• Brett Buckland. Photo thanks to Tristan Wood Hill.

• Dirtmaster Jed Armstrong tackling the track. Photo thanks to Tristan Wood Hill.

Asian tour inspires Pilbara boys to pursue baseball dream By Ben Leahy

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• Pilbara boys on Asian Tour. Photo thanks to Paul Lowicki.

Young Pilbara baseball stars Kobi Lowicki and Zane Rigby have just returned from a Little League tour playing teams in Dubai and Hong Kong. The boys toured from April 21 to May 6 as part of the Baseball WA Little League squad in what turned out to be a steep learning curve. The WA squad was split into two teams, the Bushrangers and Stingrays, and ran into strong Saudi Arabian, Dubai and Kuwaiti teams filled with young American expatriate kids, who eventually proved too strong for the Aussie kids. Despite a gallant showing in their second six-game round robin tournament in Hong Kong, the boys were again outplayed as they met one of Asia’s highest ranked junior teams. But regardless of the scoreboard,

Kobi’s dad Paul, who travelled with the team, said the boys enjoyed the trip and improved with each game as highlighted by the fact Zane won the most valuable player award for his team the Bushrangers. “Offensively and defensively the lads held up well and every time they played Hong Kong they just got better and better,” Paul said. “Both the Pilbara boys held their own and really fitted into the scheme of things. “The coaches reckon that they were probably the most confident and skillful kids they have had from the regions for some time and the icing on the cake was to see Zane get the award. “It was a real positive learning experience and I think one that has encouraged both boys to want to progress through and continue with their baseball because it has just opened up their eyes a little bit.”

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Young AFL stars closer to playing in national carnival By Ben Leahy

CLUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Shontay Cardew from Jumping Puddles will take participants through the basics of Forward Thinking and Strategic Planning plus Grant Writing and Funding Submissions providing information and helpful hints during the process.

The Pilbara’s best junior footballers are on track to represent the North West in the country’s premier Aussie Rules Under-16 carnival to be held in Sydney from July 7 to 14. The Pilbara football academy sent 19 local boys to a trial camp in Broome camp earlier this month with 11 making it through to the next round of selection to be held in Perth June 14 to 16. If those 11 boys are successful, they will make the North West WA team that competes in division three at the 2013 NAB AFL Under-16 Championships.

Last year, North West WA won division three in just its first year in the competition. It beat out the Flying Boomerangs all Indigenous team, a South Pacific team made up of players from Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and other island nations and a World Team with players from around the globe. For Pilbara players, the tournament is not just a chance to meet young Aussie Rules players from different countries, but an important step on the road to being drafted into the elite Australian Football League. Success in the Under-16s could see them represent Western Australia in the

Top teams play oﬀ for close win By Tamara Binamat

Wednesday 22 May, 2013 from 6.30pm to 8:30pm at Dampier Pavilion Hampton Oval, The Esplanade, Dampier Cost is free (snacks and drinks provided)

After wild weather in Karratha on Tuesday evening, four Karratha Netball Association games were called off and rescheduled.

Please RSVP by Monday 20 May 2013 to

But Monday night’s games went ahead with nail-biting matches up in the A Division.

Sam King at sam.king@roebourne.wa.gov.au. For more information contact Club Development Officer Sam King on 0427 134 786 or sam.king@roebourne.wa.gov.au.

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Under-18 carnival in the coming years. The 11 Pilbara players are Newman’s Anno Widders, Terence Simpson and AJ Lockyer, Roebourne’s Vincent Adams and Johnny Shaw, Hedland’s Brayden Hackett and Tim Narrier, Karratha’s Cam Garratt, Curtis Tully and Ben Roach and Wickham’s Cam Cross. The V Swans Roebourne regional development manager Clint Degebrodt runs the Pilbara academy and will be an assistant coast with the North West WA team. Pilbara DSR manager Kane Benson manages the team in a volunteer capacity.

The top two Tequiras teams played off in the A1 division, but Tequiras 1 took the win with a 36-point lead.

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Thunderbolts 1 (30)

Blades 1 (50)

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Sierras 1 (33)

Tequiras 1 (59)

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Tequiras 2 (23)

A2 Cougars 3 (54)

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Thundrebolts 2 (53)

Blades 2 (25)

DEF

Sierras 2 (24)

Tequiras 3 (42)

DEF

Blades 3 (19)

Sierras had an upsetting lost against Blades as the game was close right up until the last quarter.

Reckers 1 (35)

DEF

Panthers 1 (28)

Thunderbolts 3 (30)

DEF

Blades 4 (19)

Blades took their lead from four goals at the third quarter break to a huge 17 goals at the end.

Tequiras 5 (28)

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Panthers 2 (57)

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Thunderbolts 5 (14)

Blades 5 (46)

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Tequiras 6 (9)

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Tequiras 13 (0)

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NRL scores a try as junior competition launches By Ben Leahy

“We have the two junior teams the Storm and Broncos up here

The Pilbara Rugby League kicked

and hopefully we can develop a

off its junior league last week

stronger competition for the kids

with a bang as former NRL players

to get out and enjoy.”

Dean Young and Shaun Timmins attended junior matches and held clinics last weekend.

Karratha community at the Mothers Day Classic fun run held on Sunday May 12.

By Jenni Gates

“There

has

been

great

reception to the players across all the clinics and it was fantastic to see kids of all ages running around and

Later in the week, former South

Bluewater Tackle Exmouth Fishing Report

Chris Newman said the visits by the players had been a success.

The players also joined the

Sydney

NRL game development officer

Rabbitohs

player

Rhys

enjoying the junior competition that kicked off,” Chris said.

Wesser flew into the Pilbara to hold

“But I think the most impressive

a series of workshops at schools

part is the parent support base that

in Karratha, Wickham and Port

is around for junior rugby league, it

Hedland to encourage children to

is really promising and heart felt for

work together to prevent bullying.

the game.

“It’s been great getting out here

“That is the foundation for

to the communities, the people

building the game going forward.”

have

been

beautiful,

and

the

kids have enjoyed the workshops

Junior rugby league continues this weekend with any interested

TV host sets world record

around bullying,” Rhys said.

What an amazing report we have for you this week.

was a part of it all.

Rhys said he had been surprised by

Squid have been about lately and anglers black stained feet and clothing is always a good guarantee that they have been getting caught.

the passion and knowledge of the

competition also kicks off this

game the kids had.

weekend in Hedland with the South

the students do know of the NRL

Karratha Storm and the Wickham

Dave Holbery from Perth has been catching some from the southern side of the marina of an evening, while visiting anglers from Perth were catching them during the day from the shore in the gulf.

and watch it and have their teams

Wasps versus the Port Hedland

that they follow,” Rhys said.

Hawks.

I always comment on how lucky we are in the North West with such a great range of species, and the high probability of seeing fish with such abundance and good weather opportunity.

This last week has seen an amazing new world record. Accomplished angler Brett Cannon is a TV host in the USA. He and a mate called Kitt from Miami decided to target what is called a ‘Royal Slam’ and involves the catching of nine species of billfish. The extra part to this though is they wanted to do it in record time. The standing record was the nine species in 36 days. Brett started his Royal Slam in Kona, where it took him eight days to catch a spearfish. The next day he caught a pacific blue marlin, then jumped on a plane to pursue an Atlantic blue marlin. This was achieved in the Dominican Republic, along with a white marlin and an Atlantic sailfish.

So, 36 hours of travelling later, Brett was on his way out of Exmouth marina to target a black marlin. By then, it was mid afternoon and needless to say, Brett was a little jetlagged so they didn’t manage to get a marlin that day. And the next day they had one that jumped off. Pressure, pressure.

pressure,

Then at 11am the following day, they tagged a black marlin to complete the Royal Slam in a record 26 days. This equates to a species of billfish every 2.88 days. Half an hour after the capture, they caught another fish for Brett’s travelling companion Kitt. This then completed Kitt’s Royal Slam as well. What an incredible effort – great to see that Exmouth

The rains and strong winds have dirtied up the gulf quite considerably and the swell has been rather messy for boating enthusiasts.

“I’m quite surprised because all

“

This annual community event promises to be another great tournament with anglers

“

volunteers

able

contact Chris for more information on 0428 424 111. The

Hedland

senior

Cougars

rugby

league

meeting

the

The marina and canals is always a good option when the winds are strong and swell messy. Plenty of different anglers have been getting in to the various cod, jacks, bream and trevally in this area with small baits and lures. Most fish are small and great for fun and release, with the odd fish a thumper that can be challenging to land. The first-ever Australian Junior Billfish Tournament is also on this weekend. So why not get down to the clubhouse to see and encourage these kids to enjoy the skills, team effort, scientific input and fun that comes with tagging and releasing billfish.

$25,000 worth of prizes and a special Lucky angler prize

Well over

For more information and competition details visit

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They then flew to Port Stephens in New South

Five minutes after catching the swordfish, Brett rang Captain Josh Bruynzeel from On Strike Charters here in Exmouth (and it was midnight over here at that time).

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Not to mention the close proximity of the launching facilities, which gives you less time travelling, less cost of fuel and more importantly, more time fishing.

Wales to get a black marlin, but after three days with no results, they then flew to Cabo San Lucas and caught a striped marlin, then back to Miami and caught a pacific sailfish and a broadbill swordfish.

And while many of the skills clinics

players

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Mothers Day Classic a sea of pink By Tamara Binamat

Swim

olympic: 1.5km

RIDE

olympic: 40km

RUN

olympic: 10km

half-olympic: 750m

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half-olympIc: 20km

half-olympIc: 5km

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Nearly 700 participants took to Bulgarra in Karratha last Sunday May 5 for the Mother’s Day Classic, to support and fundraise for breast cancer research. MasterChef 2011 contestant Rachel McSweeney was a hit with the crowd – battling the wind to show everyone how to make her famous brownies. Crowds of people joined in the Zumba and Life and Soul warm ups, which got people moving very early in the morning. Highlights included a visit from NRL players Shaun Timmins and Dean Young. A 4km walk, 4km run and 8km run took participants around Bulgarra, with the start and finish line located on Bulgarra Oval East. An incredible 688 people registered for the event, up from 521 last year. “The committee worked so hard to make this event happen, the success of it is a tribute to their efforts over the last few months,” said MDC committee chairperson Rebecca Jarvis. “Seeing everyone enjoying the event with family and friends makes all the hard work worth it! “We had [around] $2,000 collected in the donation tins throughout the morning, that doesn’t include the fundraising that everyone did in the lead up to the event. “We’ll be counting the money for a few weeks yet, but I’m confident that Karratha raised more than $20,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.” Team Rio Tinto took out largest team fundraiser, and Shannon Bradley was the highest individual fundraiser collecting $3,150. Photos courtesy of MDC Karratha

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