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• The LIA fire as seen from a private plane
By Tamara Binamat About 30 firefighters from Karratha and Dampier were called to an out-of-control fire on Tuesday September 3, which had the potential to threaten lives and property. Rohan Aird, acting area manager for the Pilbara at the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, said that at about 4pm Tuesday, emergency crews were called to BT’s Bakery in Karratha’s Light Industrial Area to control a grass fire. “It appears to have started in grass at the front of the bakery site then spread to a lay down area directly
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behind,” Aird said. “Unfortunately from there it got into some foam and fibreglass flotation devices then spread to some oil drums, gas cylinders and old used oil.” The fire threatened the offshore equipment at the adjoining Ceva Logistics yard. A number of roads were closed and police attended to manage traffic. The fire caused about $2m worth of damage and burnt a 60x60m area. Mr Aird said although investigations are still continuing, it appears the fire was accidently ignited with a cigarette. “We’re treating the fire as accidental
at this point in time,” he said. The fire took approximately four hours to extinguish and Mr Aird is prompting the community to be vigilant this bushfire season. “Based on the fact that we’ve had a very wet winter there’s going to be a lot of vegetation that has the potential to dry out and become fuel for fire,” he said. “The community is going to have to be really mindful of that and far more careful with disposing of cigarette butts, lighting of fires and even working outside with grinders. “And report any fires early so we can get on top of them.”
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Parents hope to slow highway traffic near new Karratha high school By Tamara Binamat The new Karratha Senior High School relocation from the suburban area of Bulgarra to the Dampier Highway is now complete, but motorists and young students will have to take it upon themselves to be aware of each other. The 70kph stretch of road in front of the school is also in the middle of the town of Karratha, but Main Roads said they have no plans to make the area a 40kph school zone. “It is not normal practice for a school zone to be placed on a primary distributor road due to operational and safety issues,” a Main Roads spokesperson said. “Despite what the signs say, [motorists] may not reduce their speed, [which creates] issues in motorists travelling at varying speeds. “When this facility was under construction, the concern raised was not necessarily associated with the high school students but those potentially younger children accessing the leisure complex at different times during the day and night. “This situation will not be resolved by a school zone.” The organisation confirmed that as
of August 27 there had been no request for a school zone, but Main Roads and the Shire of Roebourne were working together to improve pedestrian access to the school and other facilities. Main Roads said pedestrian crossing points have been moved further away from a roundabout in front of the school to allow greater certainty for pedestrians regarding vehicle movements. But Greg Kelly, principal at KSHS, said the road is still a big concern. “We will continue to consult with the Shire and Main Roads to ensure the safety of our students coming and going to and from school,” he said. “The Department of Education, the Shire of Roebourne and Main Roads WA have been in constant collaboration and communication regarding the Dampier Road traffic zone in front of KSHS. “The school has been extremely vigilant in providing as much information as possible to students about crossing Dampier Road safely. “If everyone takes this responsibility on board and they are very conscious of what is happening when in the vicinity of the school, there should be no need to create a school zone that will possibly impact on the movement of traffic in the area.” Karratha mother of five Corinne
Munro has her youngest child in Year 8 at KSHS. Munro said more needs to be done to ensure the safety of students walking to KSHS. “There’s a 70kph speed limit and students are supposed to be crossing at the pedestrian crossing but they don’t,” she said. “They’re talking and laughing and they don’t take much notice of the traffic.” Although there are now flashing signs warning motorists of children crossing, Munro believes this is not enough to ensure the safety of students. “They need the old [school zone] signs from the old site and to make it a school zone,” she said. “Some of them have just come from primary school and they are used to going to a high school with a school zone. “They’ve put the high school on a main road therefore it’s the responsibility of the relevant organisation to make sure visitors know it’s a school. “We need a permanent sign - not just those temporary flashing lights.” Main Roads is currently reviewing the need for installing a school zone at this location.
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By Tamara Binamat The announcement of Australia’s new Federal Government tonight will mark the end of campaigning for 10 candidates hoping to win the seat of Durack. Durack covers the North West of Australia, including
the northern and central parts of the Wheatbelt, the Mid West, Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley regions. After outgoing MP Barry Haase announced in June he would not recontest Durack, Labor’s Daron Keogh, The Greens’ Ian James, Liberal Party candidate Melissa Price and The Nationals’ Shane Van Styn are the major party candidates chasing the seat, . Australian Christians Party candidate Grahame Gould, Rise Up Australia’s Shane Foreman, Citizens Electoral Council candidate Judy Sudholz and Family First candidate Ian Rose have also put their names forward. Interestingly, there are also candidates from two high profile new parties: Aaron Todd for Katter’s Australian Party and Des Headland for the Palmer United Party. The North West of Australia has been dubbed the powerhouse of the nation and whoever the winner of Durack is will now represent the seat with the nation’s highest proportion of mining employees and the third highest proportion of Indigenous residents. What do you think of Durack’s new leader? news@ pilbaraecho.com.au.
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Pilbara bodybuilding on the up By Tamara Binamat
our gym when the competition was announced] and a lot thought about entering it, but only a few made it through,” Shelley said.
Last weekend, fitness fanatics paraded their muscly physiques to an enthusiastic audience at the inaugural International Natural Bodybuilding Association North West Titles at Karratha’s Tambrey Tavern.
Among those local competitors, Rachel McKay won fourth place in the Bikini Division, while Miranda Pickering finished second in the Fitness Model Division and Shari Tindall and Brooke Turner came third and sixth, respectively.
This is the first time the Pilbara region has held a sporting competition of this kind and personal training manager from Life and Soul Gym Shelley Snellin said it was a big deal.
“People have to realise how much commitment it takes to get their body to what the [other competitors] get theirs to,” Shelley said.
“I’ve lived in Karratha for 24-years, and never have I seen anything like this before,” she said. Photos by Tamara Binamat
And if you’re dreaming of entering the INBA North West titles next time, Shelley said it’s a real possibility so start training and get advice now.
“We’ve always had to travel to get to competitions like that, and I think it’s a great experience and opens people up to new things in the Pilbara.
“Do it - see where you can get your body to,” she urged.
“Sport has always been important in Karratha and we see local people excelling in sport, so why not bodybuilding?”
“The most unexpected person can make it onto the stage, so don’t count anyone out.”
Shelley said the North West Titles were a sign that the Pilbara was now home to a more diverse range of sports. And with the Karratha event attracting competitors from around the Pilbara and the state, it can only help grow the sport of bodybuilding in the region, according to Shelley.
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Tickets are currently on sale for the 2013 Pilbara Pulse Economic Summit to be held in conjunction with the Karratha Business Expo at the new Karratha Lesiureplex on October 3-4 2013. Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO John Lally said some of the biggest names and brightest minds in Australian business, industry and politics would deliver thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions over the summit’s two days. “We have handpicked 20 speakers to provide expert advice and opinion on the important role economic diversification will play in the region’s future growth and development,” Lally said. “We’ve worked hard to invite speakers that can contribute to the conversation around what Karratha needs to do to become a resilient, sustainable population centre. “By 2035 it is expected that more than 50,000 people will call Karratha home, but who or what holds the key to the city?” Lally said speakers would be flown in from across the country for this year’s Pilbara Pulse - with Chanel 7’s International and Foreign Affairs editor, Dr Keith Suter, making a return appearance. Following the 2012 Pilbara Pulse Economic Summit, Dr Suter published a story in Oxford University’s Contemporary Review in which he
said: “For the first time in Australia’s recent two centuries of history, northern Australia will start to shape the country’s destiny.” Dr Suter will return to the stage by request to discuss the biggest global opportunities and challenges facing Australia over the next six-to12-months and the potential impact these could have on energy and resources markets. He will be joined by former Premier and Treasurer of Western Australia Richard Court, whose father Sir Charles Court pioneered the Pilbara’s iron ore industry in the 1960s and later the oil and gas sector. During his 19 years in Parliament Richard Court continued his father’s LNG push into new global markets securing the state’s long term economic success. Other names on the line-up include Alan Oxley from the Australian APEC Study, Australia China Business Council chairman Frank Tudor and the Consulate General of India M Subbarayudu.
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The duo were voted the People’s Choice winners. Other proud owners, such as long-time resident Deborah Napier, seemed to bring their whole garage with them. Deborah had her pimped-out Nissan Skyline, 1962 EK Holden and Harley Davidson Softail Slim motorbike on show. Jodie Franssen had one of the biggest cars on the day, with her racing-red Pontiac stretching almost as long as a limousine – a lucky thing, then that she had left all the polishing work to her husband. Fellow entrant Andrew Hyde was another to cheekily deceive his partner. His wife had previously owned their 1971 Falcon GT ute until Andrew rebuilt the engine with so much added grunt that she no longer felt comfortable behind the wheel and handed over ownership to him. Yet not all cars on display were pristine showpieces. Kelvin Lemke purchased his 1964 small Dodge truck more than 30-years ago with the idea of using it to tow a caravan around Australia when he eventually retired. Having stripped the car bare and rebuilt it from scratch, his dream came true when from April 2011 to September 2012, he Photos by Ben Leahy and his wife holidayed 45,000kms around the And it is that spirit that has KBA country – attracting plenty president Liam Lennon promising to of “thumbs ups” and photos bring the event back next year as well. along the way. “This is our first year that we’ve done And despite one major breakdown on the trip, the car the show, and we’ll just keep doing it every Father’s Day from now on,” Liam is still going strong. said. “I didn’t build it as a show “It is a great spot here, families can truck, I built it to use – it is take the kids down to the beach and on the road everyday,” Kelvin over to the [Dampier] Markets across said. “I put it in the show today the road.
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Hopes that summit speeds up Business Park plans By Ben Leahy The Pilbara’s small business centre remains committed to building multimillion dollar business incubators across the region and will use October’s Pilbara Pulse Economic Summit to further push the cause. In August last year, the West Pilbara Small Business Centre unveiled concept plans to build a $38m Business Park in Karratha that will then provide a model for similar centres in Tom Price, Onslow, Hedland and Newman. The parks would act as incubators for Pilbara start-up businesses by providing them with professional support services and discounted commercial and residential rental space. Small business centre chairman Grant Cucel will give a talk about the Business Parks at the October 3-4 Pilbara Pulse in Karratha and said the high profile summit was a chance to give the project a much needed boost. “My presentation at the Pilbara Pulse will be an update of where the project is at and also a chance to discuss why an incubator is so important in assisting the growth of small businesses and longer term economic diversification,” he said. Plans for the incubators come as the Pilbara currently has only half the number of businesses that a place with a similar population elsewhere in Western Australia might be expected to have. Over the past decade, many Pilbara small businesses have struggled to survive or get a foothold as the mining boom has driven local operating costs, wages and commercial and residential rentals sky high. A recent report by Regional Development Australia Pilbara found that local businesses in 2012 paid salaries that were 37 per cent higher than in Perth and often needed to provide subsidised accommodation to retain their staff. “Pilbara costs of doing business are far higher than the rest of WA and most of Australia,” the RDAP’s report said. But Pilbara business centre chairman Cucel said Pilbara incubators could help start-up businesses overcome these challenges. He said incubator in areas, such as Perth and Albany, had already been proven to help create more small businesses. “The chance of success and growth
for a business that goes through a small business incubator is significantly higher than those that don’t,” Cucel said. With this in mind, the small business centre commissioned a consultants report in 2012, which developed a concept plan for a $38m Karratha Business Park. The report found that the park would return more than $200m to the local economy in its first 10-years and create more than 460 new jobs. A key to the park’s success was its ability to provide subsidised rental spaces for up to 28 businesses across three properties. This would ideally include 10 workshops in the Light Industrial Area and18 office and retail spaces in a multistorey CBD building. Each of the 28 businesses would also be offered subsidised staff accommodation at either the CBD development or another suburban property, according to the plans. Yet, more importantly, Cucel said, the incubators provided critical support services. This included having a full time staff member, who could advise the start-up businesses in financial planning, taxation and accounting, legal compliance, internal checks and balances and regular reviews to ensure they progressed toward their goals. Then there was the opportunity to informally exchange ideas “around the water cooler” with other small businesses resident in the incubator. Yet, 12-months since unveiling concept plans for the Karratha Business Park, the challenge remains getting it off the ground. Cucel said that once the business park was built, it would be self-sustaining. But building it depended on a mix of private businesses and Federal, State and Local Governments donating the land and $38m in funding. That is where Cucel hopes the high profile Pilbara Pulse summit helps. Attended by members of all levels of Australian government as well as leading academics and business consultants, Cucel hopes to drum up more support for the project. “We would always like these things to progress quicker than what they are so certainly it is an opportunity … to keep it in the forefront of people’s minds and the importance of it,” Cucel said.
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Gastro warning for Pilbara Public health officials in the Pilbara have warned people to guard against contracting gastroenteritis following the recent admission of 13 babies and young children to the Hedland Health Campus. Nine of the hospitalised children have been confirmed as having rotavirus infection, and other cases have been confirmed in the community. Pilbara Public Health Physician Dr Heather Lyttle said that rotavirus is a common cause of gastroenteritis in babies and young children in Australia. “There has been an increase in rotavirus notifications in the Kimberley and the Northern Territory over recent weeks, so it appears the virus has now moved to the Pilbara,” Dr Lyttle said. “This current outbreak may last for several weeks” While the infection affects babies and young children more seriously, their siblings and parents can also catch the virus. “The symptoms of rotavirus are usually a fever and vomiting and then abdominal pains and a watery diahorrea,” Dr Lyttle said. “The symptoms can range from very mild to severe and last from two to six days.” Dr Lyttle said that if parents have a child with these symptoms they should take the following advice:
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Northern Quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus), also known as the Northern Native Cat, is a carnivorous marsupial mammal native to Australia. The Northern Quoll is a member of the family Dasyuridae and is often said to be the most Australian quoll. It was first described in 1842 by naturalist and author John Gould, who gave it the species name hallucatus, which indicates that it has a notable first digit. There are no recognised subspecies. The Northern Quoll is the smallest of the four Australian quoll species. Females are smaller than males with adult females weighing between 350-690g and adult males 540-1120g.
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A remarkable feature of this species is that the males show complete die-off after mating, leaving the females to raise the young alone. Northern Quolls feed primarily on invertebrates but also consume fleshy fruit and a wide range of vertebrates including small mammals, birds, lizards, snakes and frogs. They also scavenge on road-kills, around campsites and in garbage tins. The Northern Quoll occurs from the Pilbara region of Western Australia across the Northern Territory to South East Queensland. Their historical range extended
uninterrupted from South East Queensland to the Kimberley in Western Australia. The Northern Quoll has recently been listed as Endangered under Australian Commonwealth legislation (EPBC Act), although it is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN. The current major threat to the Northern Quoll is the spread of cane toads, which were originally introduced in Queensland, but have now reached Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory and are nearly in Darwin. In two Kakadu study sites, quolls have become extinct at one site and declined from 45 individuals to five at the other site.
The unconfirmed conclusion to be drawn from this is that the Northern Quoll will cease to exist in most areas in the Top End of the Northern Territory once the toad population completely overlaps the Northern Quolls range. There are remnant populations of Northern Quolls still persisting in Queensland where toads have been present for many years. Scientists do not yet understand the mechanism for their persistence. To help protect northern quolls against cane toads a University of Sydney project is teaching them to avoid eating the invasive amphibians through taste aversion.
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Onslow Bashers raise thousands for kids By Tamara Binamat Onslow Variety Bashers have returned home after an epic 25th Anniversary Variety WA Bash through Western Australia. Kicking off from Exmouth on Saturday August 24 the Bash travelled over 2,600km before finishing in Perth on Saturday August 31. Along the way the Variety Bashers presented much-needed grants to help WA kids in need. Bruce and Tracey Strahan and Nat Barwick made up team MASH from Onslow and the local trio raised an incredible $50,000 for Variety WA, the second highest fundraisers for Variety WA 2013. “It was a lot of work but for a great cause,” Bruse said. “We had some wonderful helpers in Onslow and to raise above $50,000 was incredible.” All 150 participants in the bash stopped in Onslow Sunday August 25 for dinner at Onlsow Sports Club.
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compliments to people, she’s very critical and a wonderful performer,” Clara said. “I did a performance and she was there and she told me I was a good dancer – that was pretty exciting!” A handful of the Sugar Blue troupe will take over Spiegeltent during the revue, where Clara will be showcasing a 1920s and vaudeville-style performance. “Hopefully the audience will like it, there’s a lot of variety,” Clara said. “There’s a lot of double entendre and it’s cheeky and naughty. “[Burlesque is] so much more than Dita Von Teese – it’s funny, it’s silly, it’s smart and it’s a lot of fun.” For more about REAF, visit www.reaf.com.au.
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By Tamara Binamat The Coral Bay community celebrated their unique marine life on Friday August 16 with a black tie fundraiser ball to support manta rays. Organisers of the Manta Ray Ball said the event was a huge success, raising $16,000 for Project AWARE. Event organizer Diana Belton said Coral Bay survives on eco-tourism and manta ray tours contribute approximately $1.8m to the local economy every year. “In Coral Bay we are fortunate to have a strong population of coastal manta rays that we can go out and swim with on a daily basis,” she said. “Manta rays do not have to be used for the gill market to feed one’s family, they can be enjoyed for their beauty and grace during a snorkel in the bay.” Dressed in their black tie frocks and suits guests enjoy a night of media productions, entertainment, food and some competitive bidding at the silent auction table. Exmouth band Cape Collective kicked off the event with live music. “The Ningaloo reef is full of wonders and wonderful people,” Diana said. “Thank you Coral Bay and Exmouth for your amazing support.”
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By Tamara Binamat A u s t r a l i a n comedian and actor Peter Helliar is taking the nation by storm, and although he normally frees up the month of September for footy finals, he will be headlining a comedy act with Claire Hooper during the Red Earth Arts Festival. The Rove Live star is now a writer, director, producer and actor for ABC TV’s It’s a Date as well as working stand up comedy, touring to sold out houses in Australia and New Zealand and hosting his own radio shows. One of Australia’s funniest comedians, Helliar is performing in Wickham and Karratha next weekend, and he said he always knew professional comedy was something he wanted to do.
“At school most of my jokes were met with laughter so I kind of had an idea I could make people laugh,” he said. “I thought that would be a really cool thing to do [for a living]. “When I was 21 I got the balls to get up on stage and give [stand up comedy] a crack.” Helliar said observing life around him will provide content for his acts and he will be keeping his ears and eyes open around town. “And whenever there’s an election on, comedy seems to be one of the big winners,” he said. “No matter what the result, people will be looking for a laugh.” And it seems Helliar is as excited as REAF-goers to be attending the Village. “I’m really looking forward to coming, it sounds like a really cool festival,” he said. “It’s always good to do the regional areas that aren’t on the normal comedy circuit. “I’m really looking forward to coming and playing.”
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Social set turn out for body competition The International Natural Bodybuilding Association held its inaugural North West Titles competition at the Tambrey Tavern last Saturday August 31 where hundreds of spectators turned out to support the growing sport. The crowd came from all over Australia to support their friends and gym-buddies and the local community soaked it up with a long night of judging bodies and socialising.
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Today’s topic: Men’s Health September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to focus on ways to improve health for men of all ages. Prostate cancer is unfortunately not a commonly talked about topic, yet the statistics for Australia are truly frightening. One in nine men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. This means that each day 32 men learn they have prostate cancer and each year 3,300 men die of the disease, which exceeds the number of women who die each year from breast cancer. I believe these figures are so high because males typically don’t discuss or seek out help for health issues as openly as women do. I encourage all males to pay closer attention to all areas of their health, not just prostate health. And if something within your body is not behaving the way it used to, please discuss it or seek advice from a doctor or alternative health care provider before it becomes critical. Health is in your hands, and prevention is always better than a cure so here are a few easy tips to incorporate into your life to keep the male machine running the
way you like it. 1. Standing room only: A recent study on 63,000 Australian males concluded that those who sat for longer than four hours per day were more likely to develop chronic diseases such as, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and blood pressure. For those sitting for six hours the risk increased further. If you have a desk job aim to stand up and walk around every hour, fill up your water glass, stroll around the office – do whatever you need to do. Remember, exercising at the end of the day does not make up for long periods of sitting throughout the day. 2. Oysters please: Zinc is a nutrient found in oysters, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, beans, cashews, cacao and meat (in moderation). Zinc is an antioxidant and is also involved in producing DNA and repairing cells, this is specifically beneficial for healthy sperm production as well as preventing prostate cancer. 3. Eat your greens: Vegetables from the cruciferous family, such as broccoli, brussells sprouts, cabbage, kale and also cauliflower, contain potent phytochemicals called isothiocynates. These compounds have a protective role for the male reproductive health.
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CARS AND TRUCKS: 1992 - 2008 4X4 And 4X2 Dual Cab Hiluxs, 2004 Kia Carnival Van, Service Trucks, Tray Backs, Fuel Truck, And Primemovers. TRAILERS: A And B Skel Trailers, Quad And Single Axle Dollies, Survey Caravan, Generator Trailer, Fuel Trailer. 38x TRANSPORTABLES: 12X3 Offices, 12X3 Office/Cribs, 6X3 Toilet Blocks. PLANT AND MACHINERY: Volvo EC330BLC 30T Excavator, Hitachi Zaxis 330LC 30T Excavator And Rock Breaker, Caterpillar 428D Extendahoe Backhoe, 7 - 16 Tonne Forklifts, Zoomlion 25T Slewing Crane, 3x Pettibone Rail Cranes. MISCELLANEOUS: Assorted Blue Line Poly Pipe, Road Wok Signs, Mining Spares, Generators, Compressors, Household Furniture, 20 And 40 Foot Sea Containers.
Contact: Frank Lee 0411 649 601
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2601 Sea Swirl Striper, 2006, twin 200 HO Etecs 590 hrs., 1kw Furuno sounder, Lowrance gps, electric anchor winch, TV, toilet, fridge, trailer and boat recently serviced, will delivery to buyer. $87,000.00 ono Phone Mitch 0403 151 649 caravans
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890 Hancock Way Bulgarra. 3X1.5 BIRs, below ground pool, built-in large shed. Walk to beach, school & rec club. $1,000 per week. Ph 0455 718 236 A room for rent in a renovated home in Bulgarra. $300 + utilities includes free internet. Room can come furnished or unfurnished. Close to the beach and ovals. Female pref please call Cody 0407 568 273 FURNISHED room available for rent in Pegs Creek. 3x1 with pool. $400/wk includes most bills. Sorry no couples. Ph 0411 631 808 KARRATHA – Large Fully furnished room and walking distance to shops available now. Seeking clean & tidy & working full time female. $350 pw this inc gas, water, electricity & cleaner once a week. Not a party house. Avail NOW. Ph 0413 234 369 PEGS Creek: 3 x 1 fully furnished house. Avail immediately on 6 month lease. $750 per week. Ph 0437 808 747
PERMANENT 8 m caravan and solid annex with tiled floor and windows at the Ningaloo Caravan Park, Exmouth. Fully self contained & furnished. Toilet & shower on mains. Full size fridge/ freezer & stove/oven. Large convection microwave oven. LCD TV. $50,000 ONO. Ph 08 9949 4647. ROOM available in 4x2 in Nickol. House is clean and new; friendly household - must like dogs. Singles only please, must be clean & tidy. $300 pw or $330 pw inc all bills. Room has sep air con, large kitchen with dishwasher. Call 0405 149 510 to view. Available now.
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5.2M KEVLACAT $37,000. 1998 Hull. 2x Yamaha 90 hp 2005 - 230 hours. 12 Inch Furuno Colour Sounder. Furuno gd1710c Navnet Colour Chart Plotter. Outriggers for Game Fishing. New Bose Stereo. Centre box kill well. Small vee berth cuddy accommodation. Located in Exmouth. Call Mark 0400 191 133 CABIN Cruiser 32 ft, Inboard Diesel shaft drive Fibreglass, hull anchor winch, Furno Radar, Navman sounder, plotter, radio, shower, toilet, D/ bed, lounge, single bed, A/C, Waco 110 fridge / freezer, 2 burner gas stove, Wind generator and solar panel. $15 000 Dampier PH 0408 231 626 camping && ~~CAMPING OUTDOORSoutdoors CUB camper, Brumby. hard floor full off road. new May 2013, two on road trips only. Excellent cond. inc full canvas and full mesh awning & sides. Includes all utensils etc ready to hit the road. Selling due to personal reasons. Located Tom Price. $30,000. Ph 0407 199 416
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4x4 custom built off road camper. Optional 3.4 S Mako craft tinny with 15 hp Honda motor and fold up trailer. $40000 both or $35000 camper only. Ph 0430 096 748. Located in Hedland. Many extras and excellent condition. SOLAR panel 160W folding 2 panels. Mono crystalline PV Module. In protective bag for traveling. All set up ready to connect to battery, $500 near new. Karratha mob: 0488 684 799 ~~CARAVANS caravans
23ft 2008, shower w/machine split A/C, LCD TV + Foxtel gas stove fridge new annex + shaded walls, 180l fridge for annex family webber bbq 2 burner gas stove, new custom cover with zipped side wall, no cleaning req. 12V LED lighting stereo system, water tanks, never been towed. $35000 ONO Ph 0419 190 177 permanent 8 metre caravan and solid annex with tiled floors and windows at the ningaloo caravan park. Exmouth. fully self-contained and furnished. Toilet and shower on mains. full size fridge/freezer and stove/oven. Large convection oven. L.C.D. T.V. $50,000 o.n.o. phone 9949 4647 ROYAL Flair off road 2010. Triple bunks separate toilet shower, plenty more extras. $57 000 ONO. Ph 0419 816 321 JAYCO
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TAMATEA Pepe To Lee, Taarns, Danny, kids and extended family. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time, following the passing of Pepe. From Paul, Sandy and Lawson
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Double Storey, Gulf Views, Cape Range Views. Multiple accommodation options. 1st Floor and Grd floor can be used independently. Separate access to each level. Safe Children’s park across road. Quiet area. Spa Bath, WIR, Low maintenance Gardens,Long Lease Available : 0428 727 894
for rent A House for rent in Tambrey estate. 4 Bed 2 bath with Theatre room, store room. 5 years old, large block heaps of room to park caravan or boat Very quiet street with good neighbours. Outdoor pets allowed. $1400/wk Ph 0427 586 532 EXECUTIVE, brick double story 4x2 in Baynton with pool. available now. $1800 p/w. ph 0417 942 081 EXMOUTH new 4 x 3 executive home. Double storey, Gulf views and Cape Range views! With 2 separate living quarters with independent access or can be opened up as one large family home. Low maintenance gardens and across the road from children’s park. Room for all the toys ! 0428 727 894 PEGS Creek: 3 x 1 fully furnished house. Available immediately on 6 month lease. $750 Per week. Phone 0437 808 747 ~~FOR SALE for sale
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Reasonable condition. $2999. Ph 0409 886 254 BINIMI Chrome frame 2 mtr wide $85, ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 CARNARVON is selling 6 cars ,6 taxi plate for only $400,000 for more information call on 0488 326 397 CEILING Fans - Cream colour wicker blades, lights, gold trim. Switches & hanging hook inc x 3. $50 ea White metal ceiling fan, no light x1. $30. Call 0417 972 659 Lodge Online for
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internal HDD for PVR $20 (watch digital channels on old TV ) digital TV ready antenna brand new made in Italy $35; electric room air ioniser / (electrostatic air purifier) $20; compact portable sewing machine - $20; gazebo : $ 15; Karratha text 0410 613 293 John Dolly- VGC spring bogie Haulmore 2004 Refurbished last year, well looked after, new brakes, bearings and tyres,LED Lights, turntable rebuilt, 3.5” boomerang. $14,500 Ono , Ph 0428 923 599 Exmouth Taxis Business for Sale. Can be run from home. Easily run business with good figures $POA Ph 0409 994 933 HZ 80 series gear box needs new transfer $1000 ph KTA 0487898890 kth Leather Couch (navy blue) for sale, includes 3 Seater plus single recliner all for only $150. Fair condition, very comfortable, Pick up only from Bulgarra, 0447 333 907
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book cases / cabinets - $30 each, solid TV / display cabinet - $250, BBQ - $30, queen bed (including mattress, bedside tables, bed head) - $500, large beer fridge $100. Phone 0407 084 304 Mountain bike Teenage boy or girl, Avanti 26” wheels, alloy frame, 24 spd, $250. Excellent condition. Karratha 0438 015 933. Portable Satellite Dish - Never been used. 800mm diameter. Satellite finder & compass. High definition Digital Satellite Receiver. 20m Cable. Digital LNB x 2. Padded Bag. Paid $700 Sell $450 Ph 0477 063 480 KTA STEREO sound system “Technics” Wooden centre cabinet has shelving, radio, 2 dark glass doors with CD player (takes 5) Width 95cm/ Deep 40cm/Ht 75cm + 2 free standing speakers Width 36cm/ Deep 40cm/Ht 75cm. $150.00 KTA 0437 051 416
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for sale TALL BOY beautiful solid timber and in excellent condition. 5 drawers. Karratha. $400 Ono. Ph 0438 015 933 Total gym as advertised on tv with all extras, new, paid $2100 sell $1500 ph 0487 898 890 kth ~~GARAGE SALE garage sale
SALE household items, toys, tools, clothes, etc EVERYTHING MUST GO 3 Gething Court Nickol. Saturday 8am onwards, no early birds please ~~IN MEMORIUM GARAGE
Cat-LOST On great Northern Highway near Pannawonica turn off. Possible sighting mid August few k’s before Fortescue Roadhouse. Tabby female wearing a collar. If you can help in anyway with its SAFE return. SAFE can loan a crate to borrow if you are travelling in the area. REWARD call SAFE 9185 4634. This is not a SAFE cat but after hearing about the cat being lost after a car accident we are very keen for it to be found and brought in
Pepe Tamatea, Passed away on Saturday. Thinking of you Aunty Lee, Taarna, Dan and family at this difficult time. Love Tracey, Marin, Joshua, Mikayla and Luke Garbin xoxoxo
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Tan staffy x free to good home. DE sexed & Vac . Very loyal, lovable and playful. Suited to home without small children or other pets. Excellent guard dog. Please call 0424755009 Siamese fighting fish, $10 each including fish tank. Pet carrier medium sized, complies with air travel. $30 Karratha 0438 015 933 Female
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Ford D409 Truck fitted with 4.2m steel tray with racks, 3x Ali tool boxes, flashing light and CB
Huge range of tools inc: slings Boc 140amp caddy 8x 3.2T Bow shackles LN25 wire feeder extension ladders Unipower 450 Diesel welder, Safe step 2x 15amp power 10T porter power pack Air arc gouger 150mm off set vice 2 sets or heavy welding cable grinders 350mm Friction drop saw Work lights Oxy, LPG sets Power leads Atra Mag base drill, 18 28CFM petrol compressor drill bits and many more. Phone Mark Pickering 0427 411 050 Email:markpickering@westnet.com.au
Freightliner Argosy low 208k km. Immaculate condition 6 x 4 Prime Mover, 90t, 2006 low km, Immaculate, 620hp Cummins signature,18sp auto shift road ranger. Negotiable.
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Administration Assistant Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre for Children are currently looking for a part-time Administration Assistant. Training is provided and an induction program to assist you in your new role. We are looking for a community minded person, with good communication skills, Microsoft Office and organizational skills, who can join our team in the Karratha / West Pilbara region. Training will be held in Perth. Some travel is required for this position Please call Dayna Williams on 9387 9888 or visit seek.com.au for more details
CTE Mechanical is a market leader in crane repair/rebuilds. We are a friendly Perth based co with a new depot in Karratha, offering competitive hourly rate & extra working hours are available. • Exp with heavy equip • Work unsupervised • Pass medical & D/A • Current D/L
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Full training provided and an induction program to assist you in your new role. We are looking for a community minded person, with good communication skills, who can join our team in the Karratha / West Pilbara region. Training will be held in Perth. Some travel is required for this position Please call Dayna Williams on 9387 9888 or visit seek.com.au for more details Interviews will be held in Karratha To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by Friday, 20 September 2013 to Jodi Pinch via hresource@tsh.org.au
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CSSU is a not for profit organisation that supports community and childcare services throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We believe that our organisation cannot provide quality services or grow faster than its ability to attract and retain the ‘right’ people. Our ‘right’ people are those who demonstrate a moral code that focuses on excellence and delivering the very best results they are capable of. Len Taplin Children Services currently has two vacancies for junior/unqualified childhood educators in the Long Day Care AND Out of School Hours Care. You can work Casual, Part Time OR Full Time, Monday to Friday. Applicants interested in undertaking Certificate III in Children Services are encouraged to apply as traineeship is available. Competitive hourly rates, ranging from $20.64 to $28.69. Must also be available to work during Vacation Care. Position requirements: • Assist the Supervisor in the following; • The daily operations of the service • In ensuring that the service operates in accordance with licensing requirements, regulations and the National Quality Standards. • To work as a member of a team in delivering services in the service program and assisting in providing a safe and stimulating environment for children. • To assist in ensuring the service is inclusive and responsive to the needs of families. Successful applicants MUST have • Cert III in Children’s Services is desirable OR working towards it • Willingness to undertake traineeship in Cert III OR Diploma in Children’s services. • An absolute can-do attitude • Genuine love for & interest in children • Child care experience • Valid Working with Children Card • Medical certificate If you are interested, please contact Claire on 91733833 OR forward your application to lentaplinldc@cssu.org.au.
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Junior soccer produces upset results going into the final round By Greg Emms
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Glory 1 were too strong for Nickol 3 in the penultimate round of the Karratha District Junior Soccer 13s competition last weekend at Dampier as they ran out comfortable winners by seven goals to one. In the other morning game, Nickol 2 played a good passingstyle of soccer to defeat the top of the table Nickol 1 by the narrowest of margins. Well done to both teams for playing a highly entertaining game. In the afternoon game at Dampier, in what was another upset result, Salt proved too strong for Dampier, taking the match 3–1. Well played by the Salt team. In Saturdays 17s match, the Red Dogs ran out comfortable winners over Nickol by 5-nil. This weekend is the last regular season round of games before the finals series starts. While the top three teams in the 13s competition have been decided, the fourth place in the
13s is still up for grabs. In a quirk of the fixtures in both the 13s and 17s competitions, next week will see the grand final teams play each other in both age groups. These two matches will decide which team finishes top of the ladder in the respective age groups, so good luck to all teams. The finals of the 13s and 17s competitions will be played on Saturday September 14 at Pegs Creek Oval. The games will kick off at 3pm with the 13s team that finishes third at the end of the season playing the fourth placed team, before the top two teams on the 13s ladder playoff at 4:30pm for the title. At 6:30pm, the 17s teams take to the field in a clash between the first and second placed sides. The results and best players for this weekend were: 13s: Glory 1, 7 d Nickol 3, 1: Glory 1: James Baguley, Nic Middleton; Nickol 3; Fionn Neeson, Brodie Newman. Nickol 2, 2 d Nickol 1, 1: Nickol 2: Kobi Lowicki, N
Seehawong; Nickol 1, Richard Shaw, Will Cooney. Salt, 3 d Dampier, 1: Salt: Corey McVee, James Do; Dampier: Mikaela Wilson, Ben Hongell. 17s: Dampier, 5 d Nickol, 0: Dampier: Michael Baker, Harrison Gray; Nickol: Tommy Lee, Kieran Lowicki
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Spring is upon us and the days are warming up as we head toward summer. The caravan parks are starting to show more grassed areas as many of the long term winter locals head back south. Reports coming into our store are that the fishing has been improving along with the good tides. Boating anglers have had the pleasure of good weather, but the massive swell has tested stomachs on the lumpy ocean. Mackerel have been thick in areas around Helby Bank, with most anglers reporting hook-ups using deep diving lures. The sharks have been concerning, with quite a few showing up in all areas. The billfish have continued to be in high numbers with all sports charter boats reporting captures daily. Daniel Thompson and his brother Richard are here on a fishing venture from Sydney. The two brothers have been combing the
shoreline in search of fish on light spin gear. They have been using small lures and soft plastics and had most success in the areas south around Pilgramunna. Species encountered include banded trevally, queenfish, golden trevally, dart, cod, spangled emperor and bonefish. Another angler fishing from the shore this week was Steve Vitale. Steve was fishing off Janz access at night on a light outfit of a Stradic reel and Loomis rod using dead hardy head fish. He hooked a fish that took a screaming run and after an energetic tussle, he
finally landed the fish. Much to his (and our) surprise, it was a bonefish! Bonefish are not usually known to take dead baits like this, but occasionally they have been caught on squid, metals and they do often get caught on soft plastics. Don’t forget that this weekend is the Ultra Light competition at the Exmouth Game Fishing Club. This event has a high junior participation and takes a lot of patience and skill from dedicated anglers. Anyone is welcome to come down to the EGFC clubhouse on the Saturday and Sunday to see what has been caught.
• A bonefish swimming in the shallows
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Mountain bikers in close Father’s Day finishes
Photo courtesy of Gavin Smith
By Gavin Smith The Round 6 Father’s Day mountain bike championship race drew 54 starters last weekend to battle it out on a challenging 4.7km course. As has been the case all season in the 2013 Scott Cycles Burrup Mountain Bike Club Championship Series, it was an impressive turn out across all divisions. This included a starting line up of eight Juniors, 17 Sport, six Ladies, 12 Expert and eight riders in the Elite category. With seven out of 10 races now completed, we are well into the business end of the season and grabbing those extra points really counts. This week’s course made its way from Hidden valley to the Horizon Power plant and linked together technical segments that have featured separately in earlier races. The race set off at a cracking pace but unfortunately during the first lap a rider took a fall. At this point, we saw the true spirit of the Karratha mountain biking community with a number of riders going to the aid of the fallen rider and potentially forfeiting valuable season points. Special thanks go to Nick Muller, Reece Greenem, Neil Streatfield, Matt Power, Amanda Rintoul, Gavin Smith, Adrian
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Whiting, Greg Pickford and Sally Smith for their fantastic response to the injured rider. Photo courtesy of Sara McRobb Meanwhile, back racing in the Elite division it was battle stations from the start with series leader Richie Chipman chasing Mark Smith and Toby Muller very close behind. Richie (56:50:00) finally edged Mark (57:16:00) out for the win, with Toby (59:20:00) picking up third place. Early on in the Expert division, it looked like it was going to be a two man race between Jim Mcleod and Mitch Ewin, who posted good first lap times. However, Simon Blyth (49:25:00) found his legs and posted a couple of Elite-worthy laps to grab first place just ahead in front of Mitch Ewin (50:22:00) and Jim Mcleod (52:20:00) in third place. Amanda Ewin had a convincing win in the Ladies division taking the win in 33.56, almost three minutes ahead of second placed Anna Wood (36.34), who is back racing after returning from downhill • Corey Davis and Macie and Dylan Bennetts at the World Championships mountain biking in France. Third place Carly Doyle rode a very consistent race finishing in 37.09. The riders in the Sport category posted impressive times also, prompting the call for a few of the chaps to step up to Expert for next season. It was really anyone’s race among the Dylan was among the Corey Davis and Macie part in the 20” and 24” first four place getters with Nathan Hughes and Dylan Bennetts were BMX classes, which were few West Australian riders (32:44:00) stealing the win, just edging out among 580 Australian held over two days and to bring home a world a big chase from Steve McLeod (32:53:00) riders, who qualified to Corey competed in the plate. and Rod Gethin (33:21:00) in third place. compete at the World BMX 20”class. The next World The up and coming mountain bike Championships in New Corey competed well Championships will now be champions in the Junior division showed us Zealand in July. at the event gaining what they are made of, and, despite some More than 2,000 riders experience and exposure held in Rotterdam in 2014. tricky conditions, everyone blasted around from 37 countries took part in competing against the The opportunity to the course posting excellent times. in the event in Auckland, world’s best elite BMX compete at a world-class The first across the line with a time of which was held on a 300m riders. event and represent their 19:29:00 was Dylan Muller, second place indoor track that had been Macie rode outstanding country is a great experience was Bodhi Power in 20:14:00 and third built in less than one week. throughout the event for these riders and they place went to Lachlan Power 22:34:00. Following the many finishing fifteenth in her would like to thank local Congratulations also to Emma hours of training that age class. businesses Tyrepower, Shire Raudonikis in the Junior Ladies for tackling Corey, Macie and Dylan had Dylan’s impressive ride the technical course. clocked up in Karratha, they saw him finish twelfth of Roebourne, Dampier Association, A big thanks to everyone that assisted entered the Championships in his age class as well as Community in Round 6. in top condition and ready making it onto the podium Karratha Panel and Paint to compete. Look out for Round 7 at the Back Beach in seventh position in the and NW4WD for their course on Sunday September 8. Macie and Dylan took 24”class. support.
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Port Hedland win third consecutive footy premiership By Ben Leahy The Port Hedland Rovers have capped off a dominant season in the North Pilbara Football League with both the senior and reserves teams winning their grand finals on Saturday August 31. In the seniors, the Rovers survived a late scare from the Wickham Wolves to run out 22-point victors and secure their third premiership in a row. After breaking even in the first quarter, the Rovers controlled much of the day’s play to take a 14-point lead into the last change. However, with minor premiers Wickham bursting out of the blocks in the final term to snatch the lead eight-minutes in, the Rovers responded like a premiership team as they slowed down play before regaining the momentum. They eventually ran out comfortable winners 11.12 (78) to 7.14 (56). The Rovers’ Jesse Simpson was awarded the medal for best on ground, while teammates Harry Borch and Adam Waight also played well for the home team. Port Hedland’s reserves team also came from behind in the last quarter to snatch their second premiership in three years. The Rovers turned a 10-point deficit to the Karratha Falcons reserve at the three quarter break into a 26-point victory with the scoreboard reading 11.7 (73) to 7.5 (47). Best on ground Tristan Myers led the Rovers revival as he booted three final term goals, while full forward Aaron Ogg kicked six for the match.
Roosters 2013 champs By Ben Leahy The Karratha Roosters have defeated the Port Hedland Hawks in a tight finale to the 2013 Pilbara Rugby League season on Saturday August 31. Played under lights on Karratha’s Millars Well Oval, the Roosters emerged 28-20 victors over the visiting Hedland Hawks in a game that was still up for grabs with 10-minutes left on the clock. With much of the second half deadlocked at 20-20, the Roosters were eventually able to
gain a small lead with a penalty conversion before putting the game beyond doubt with a final try minutes before the siren. Roosters prop Hemi Wawiri was named the Man of the Match. Before the men took to the field, the Ladies also played their final match in a best of three series with the South Hedland Cougars winning on the day, but the Karratha Storm winning the series twogames-to-one. The Cougar’s Saane Finau was named Man of the Match. Port Hedland’s
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only silverware on the day came from the U16s boys as their Cyclones team ran out comfortable winners over the Karratha Storm 26-8, with the Cyclones’ William Finau named Man of the Match. Earlier in the day, juniors in the U6, U8 and U12 competitions also took to the field in what was a huge day for rugby league in the region. With games running from the first junior match at 10am to the seniors kick-off at 7:30pm, NRL game development officer Chris Newman said league was growing fast in the region. “With a 56 per cent increase of players this year, Pilbara Rugby League is certainly at its strongest point and will continue to get stronger in years to come,” Chris said. Chris also congratulated Tom Keefe on being named the 2013 Volunteer of the Year.
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