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Booming investment in the Pilbara’s mining sector has peaked and is not likely to reach similar levels until the late 2020s, visiting expert says.
The Pilbara’s women might be in need of rescuing this weekend as the Hotshots male revue show comes to town dressed as police and firemen.
Karratha’s young Terre Rouge Ballet dancers dressed as pixies, gypsies and witches as they performed the Enchanted Forest in Dampier recently.
Local Sudanese celebrate independence By Ben Leahy For most locals, July’s NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate the Pilbara’s Indigenous cultures with their links spanning back tens of thousands of years. But for Karratha’s South Sudanese community, July is also a time to reflect on much more recent events. That is because after decades of conflict, South Sudan finally gained its independence from northern Sudan on July 9, 2011, to become the world’s youngest nation. To mark the country’s Independence Day, Karratha’s South Sudanese community members gathered on the Dampier foreshore last Sunday to cook a food called mien and take part in traditional dancing and wrestling. “[Independence Day] is exciting for us because while we live in Australia, we also now know we have our own country back home,” Thomas Kok said. “It gives us the chance to remember those who died for the country and all the parents and cousins and relatives still living back in [South Sudan].”
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By Tamara Binamat A film about two blokes on a roadtrip that took an unexpected turn is set to premiere in Karratha next weekend. Dave Peck and Mick Tuthill travelled 6,000km from Karratha through deserts and communities across Western Australia, including a remote community Dave grew up in more than 26 years ago. “I’m happy with the film,” Dave said. “It’s a classic Aussie film about two blokes, who set off on a reckless adventure but [end up taking] a meaningful journey.” The film was locally-made and funds raised from its debut screening in Karratha will go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Dave and Mick are urging local residents to get behind the film by attending the screening at Moonrise Cinema, Karratha, next Saturday July 20 at 7pm. An entry donation of $5 applies, and a barbecue and drinks will be available.
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Rate rises and airport terminal redevelopment headline Shire budget By Ben Leahy
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Increased revenue from rate rises for mining companies and residential properties will help improve the delivery of services and local infrastructure during the 2013-2014 financial year, the Shire of Roebourne said.
Fees have been increased in some areas, such as swimming pool inspection and cemetery fees to reflect the actual cost of the Shire providing the service.
General rates on residential properties have risen by five and a half per cent with the major increase in rates revenue coming from changes to rates for mining companies.
Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams said that rates and fees had to increase to allow the Shire to keep pace with the needs of a growing region.
A number of fees and charges have remained steady including
“Rate increases are always a tough decision for the Council
and in light of that we have decided to reduce the rise in residential general rates that we advertised by half a per cent,� Mr Adams said. “I will be making sure that we get the best value we possibly can for all of our rates and fees, delivering high level services and focusing on the things that the community has told us they want,� he said. This year the Shire is budgeting to receive over $36 million in rates income, more than $47.5 million in fees and charges and over $10 million in grants and subsidies.
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Leisureplex opens doors for Karratha small businesses By Ben Leahy
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When Karratha’s Leisureplex opened earlier this month, many politicians and Shire of Roebourne staff saw it as more than just a sporting complex. They hoped its heated swimming pools and international-standard basketball courts would also act as a $63m billboard to attract more families to move permanently to the town. Yet behind the glitz of its facilities, the Leisureplex opening also revealed a subtle sign that services and quality of life are improving in Karratha.
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This was visible in the way the Shire turned to local businesses to help it stage the Leisureplex’s opening cocktail party and Pete Murray concert rather than use a Perth-based events company. These businesses included caterers Soul Café, event managers Wrapped Creations, sound production crew Signature Music and photographer Margaret Bertling among others. Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams said not only did the businesses do a great job, but they were a sign the local economy is growing. “A sign of a maturing regional economy is a growing service sector and more small
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“And although we still have a long way to go, these businesses are definitely a sign that growth and diversification is occurring.” Karratha’s event management team Wrapped Creations represents an especially noticeable growth in local know-how and skills. In the past, large companies and festivals in the Pilbara had often flown up Perth-based teams to oversee their events, but David Yakas from Wrapped Creations said that is changing. “Business for us is quite strong at the moment, we’ve noticed in the last three months a massive increase and we are looking busy through to the end of 2013,” he said. “We are finding that the word is getting out that small businesses can deliver in this town, that we are reliable, we have good products, good service and they are starting to trust us.” And with Karratha’s service sector still being a nascent market, there are plenty of gaps local businesses can fill. Yakas said an example was that previously most customers were interested in only having someone co-ordinate an event and paid no attention to the look and feel of its styling. However, with Yakas having a passion for styling events,
nearly all of his clients now also book this value-added service. “And some clients, once they’ve learnt to trust me, now even let me go a bit more crazy and out there with my ideas,” he said. Despite the opportunities, however, Wrapped Creations faces problems that are familiar to most small businesses in the Pilbara. For a start, he sources most of his decorations and flowers from Perth and elsewhere. “We have to have a good relationship with our courier,” Yakas said. He’s also chosen to rent a warehouse to store all his props and decorations but as yet hasn’t been able to afford an office for their three staff members. For emerging catering business Soul Café, which catered to its first group of more than 50 people at the Leisureplex cocktail party, affordable space is also an issue. Currently operating out of their popular café in the Pelago building, they hope to find a large commercial kitchen to keep up with demand for future events. “We have also seen quite an increase in the demand for high quality catering for large and private functions,” Soul Café’s Beth Corps said.
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enable me to focus entirely on the job at hand is crucial.” “Each vessel has six windows … so the glare in the cabin was relentless.” With McGregor’s assistance, it was decided to fit a 17 per cent visible light transmission film on the tugs, which successfully reduced the heat and glare in the wheelhouse. “We had to take into account the severe salt air environment, so we went with a high quality, durable film with a stable adhesive,” McGregor said. However, McGregor will have to work on his sea legs before he attempts a similar job in the future. “Next time I’ll make sure the water is calm before I start work on the water,” he said.
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Drunken airport scene calls for federal police By Tamara Binamat
plane he was asked to leave but took his seat and refused.
A man had to be forcibly removed from an aircraft in Port Hedland and is now being dealt with by Federal Police after refusing to leave the plane.
The captain then asked the man to leave the aircraft, but he still refused, which is when police had to intervene.
Port Hedland Police said they received the call for help on Saturday July 6 when a man refused to leave the Qantas aircraft after being told he was too intoxicated to fly. Police said the 31-year-old man was late to board the evening flight and rushed through security. • The man had to be focibly removed off the Qantas flight at Port Hedland Airport
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The man continued to cause a scene through the terminal and was eventually charged with two counts of obstructing police for an incident at the front of the airport. Local police said the incident on the aircraft is being dealt with by Federal Police under the aviation act, and it is likely the man will receive an infringement and a possible 12-month ban from Qantas.
Collins Booksellers to close their doors By Ben Leahy While Pilbara businesses Wrapped Creations and Soul Café might be looking to expand, Collins Booksellers in Centro Karratha shopping centre is instead set to close at the end of July.
people buying physical books online from sites, like Amazon, but really there are many factors behind why we are closing down,” Cukela said.
people that come in regularly, I guess as the town has got quieter and as people have moved [away from Karratha] the sales have dropped off a lot.
But despite closing down, Cukela said she didn’t want to gripe and had enjoyed talking about books with the local community.
last recommendation, Cukela said true crime novels Shantaram and Marching Powder had been among the most popular books she has sold over the years.
“Predominantly the sales are just not there.”
“[This drop in sales] hasn’t really plateaued out yet, we keep thinking it is going to at some stage, and I hope it does for the sake of the rest of the shops in the shopping centre.
“I’m philosophical we’ve had some really good years, and, while we are sad to be closing down, it is a business decision,” Cukela said.
“They are the two books that we have always had on the shelf and they always tick over [with sales],” Cukela said.
And owner Karen Cukela said it was not only Internet sales and eBooks that were to blame.
Worryingly for other retail outlets, Cukela said she thought the local economy had slowed in recent months and led some residents to leave town.
“Look we lost a little bit of sales to eBooks and a bit to
“Even though we had many loyal customers and great
“There are a lot of retail businesses here that are doing it quite tough.”
Collins is now holding a closing down sale and is offering 50 per cent off most books. And for those looking for one
That just leaves the question about what Cukela plans to do next? “I might take some time off and read some books,” she said.
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Pilbara mining boom to cool off until 2020s, professor says By Ben Leahy
focuses on cutting operating costs.
Booming investment in Australia’s mining sector has peaked and is not likely to reach similar levels again until the late 2020s, according to a Perth business school professor.
Hartley said that unless Australia returned to a period of stable, predictable and internationally competitive government policy, more investment dollars would be lost to Canada and the US.
Professor Hartley from the University of Western Australia said it is not just worries about a Chinese slowdown but a lack of confidence in the Federal Government that has spooked investors. Much of the blame lies with the Government’s controversial mining super tax and its policy meddling in areas, such as 457 visas, Hartley, who holds the UWA’s BHP Billiton Chair in the Business of Resources, said. “The huge mining investment period seems to have peaked in Australia right now,” Hartley said during a recent visit to the Pilbara. “We’ve seen it in iron ore, of course, but also it is peaking in the energy sector as well.” The slowdown in investments is already showing signs of impacting the Pilbara economy. Last year, BHP Billiton postponed its multibillion-dollar Port Hedland port expansion and there have recently been concerns about job losses in the town as it
come online in “big lumps” they create periods of short supply and oversupply that drive prices up and down.
He said the thing to remember is that the Pilbara’s resources industry is not only looking for customers to sell its iron ore and oil and gas to – it also needs investors to fund the projects.
makes it especially important to make money during the good times.
This is where Australia has typically held an advantage.
“It is the money that you can make in the boom cycle that really pays for the investment,” Hartley said.
The country’s reputation for predictable government has given investors the confidence to invest in mining and oil and gas projects that stretch over decades. “What makes Australia competitive with a lot of these developing countries where wages and costs are much lower is that you can’t trust those governments,” Hartley said. Yet, in Australia, Labor Party policies had eroded that advantage in confidence with the mining tax being particularly damaging, Hartley said. He said the mining industry is by its nature subject to boom and busts. This is because it is sensitive to global demand and because as large projects
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“If the politicians come in and take away all the profits • Professor Peter Hartley from the University of Western Australia in the boom time then the next time “This kind of unstable changes in policy around the investors will not invest in your and the big run-up in costs here, really country.” mean that Australia is probably going to Hartley is even more critical of the fact that the mining tax ended up raising very little revenue. “In a way that is even worse because Australia has suffered the loss in reputation but for what purpose,” he said.
miss the next cycle of investment.” “So we see North America getting a lot of investment, and probably not until the second half of the 2020s do we really see another big boom in investment in Australia.”
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• Local South Sudanese celebrate their home country’s Indepence Day and engage traditional wrestling (below). Photos by Ben Leahy.
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Karratha South Sudanese independence joy By Ben Leahy Sitting on Dampier’s quiet foreshore, it is hard to imagine the journey that most of Karratha’s 29 South Sudanese community members took to reach Australia. Since 1955, the two civil wars between Sudan’s Arab and Muslim north and the mostly Christian and Animist south cost the lives of 1.5m people and displaced millions more. Karratha’s Thomas Kok said many South Sudanese fled the country as those from the north tried to impose sharia law and killed local independence leaders. Thomas also lost his own father and mother, who died when he was just a boy. He later spent nine-years in a Kenyan refugee camp before gaining permission to move to Australia with his uncle in 2006 at the age of 21. Arriving in Melbourne, Thomas couldn’t speak English and had only limited schooling from his time in the refugee camp in Kenya. Earlier, as a boy, there had been no schools in his home village called Wyai. Thomas instead herded goats, always keeping a spear close to hand to ward off hyenas and even leopards. Back in Australia, the challenges of finding a job with limited qualifications and English as a second language might be more mundane but equally difficult in their way. Yet Thomas has adapted well, he is now manager at Karratha recycling
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“We would like to thank the Australia government and people very much, here we have gained knowledge and we need to transfer that knowledge back to Sudan [to help rebuild the country].” In the meantime, the community will continue celebrating Independence Day through such traditions as the country’s own wrestling style in which athletes rub chalk or cow dung on their bodies and compete using similar rules as Japan’s Sumo wrestling.
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Traditionally, the champion wrestler from one Sudanese village would challenge the winner from the next village with the winner then progressing on until eventually one athlete is crowned champion of the whole country. “Our children will learn Australian way but we should also try and maintain the [Sudanese] culture and not forget it,” Thomas said.
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Students dance to celebrate TI culture
• Tyson Mowarin at a NAIDOC Week cook up in Roebourne. - Photos by Tamara Binamat
Elders honoured at camp cook up By Tamara Binamat As the whole Pilbara celebrates NAIDOC week, local Indigenous people are making sure their elders are specially honoured. On Wednesday July 10, Roebourne resident Tyson Mowarin organised a cook up at a bush reserve located near Roebourne. Tyson said the purpose of
the NAIDOC Week lunch was to make up for the old people missing out on the Roebourne opening ceremony as they were out of town. Everyone in the community was invited to enjoy some kangaroo tail and damper made fresh at the reserve. Roebourne residents Kaayman and Primus were in charge of cooking the popular “roo” tails, and said the key
to a good result is a good fire, good heat and a good tail. After the fire is hot enough the hair on the tail is singed off before the tail is wrapped in alfoil and buried under the coals, slow cooking for about an hour. Then, you can “enjoy a big feed and lick your fingers afterwards”, Kaayman and Primus agreed.
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• Dancing and instruments showed off TI traditions. - Photos by Tamara Binamat On the last day of Term 2 Karratha
Toward the end of the dance,
Senior High School finished off
students one-by-one rose to their
the day with a NAIDOC Week
feet to join in until almost half
celebration for students.
the audience were dancing and
Local Torres Strait Islander people
performed
learning the traditional moves.
traditional
Principal Greg Kelley said he
dances and spoke about the
was very proud of the students
importance of NAIDOC Week.
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Chooky dancers highlight festivities in Pannawonica A series of Rio Tinto-supported NAIDOC Week events rolled out across the whole Pilbara during the week, from the biggest townships to mining camps. On Wednesday July 3 a special event at The Rocks in Pannawonica featured NAIDOC Awards presentations,
a flag raising ceremony, the Chooky Dancers performance, a traditional lunch, children’s activities and afternoon tea. A Rio Tinto spokesperson said most of Pannawonica town and employees from nearby mine sites Mesa J and Mesa A turned out to take part in the day.
NAIDOC celebrated
Week the
2013
theme
We
value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963. The theme commemorates the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Yirrkala Bark
Petitions
to
Federal
Parliament.
• Chooky dancers perform at Pannawonica NAIDOC official ceremony
Roebourne school community pitches in for NAIDOC week By Roebourne District High School
Some of the students have started to plan to make crosses to mark the family graves.
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Heartfelt effort for cancer patient By Tamara Binamat Not
many
people
would
expect a 15-year-old student to commit a completely selfless act,
but
Karratha
Senior
High School’s Sarah Mullen has gone above and beyond generosity for a member of the Karratha community. Sarah
and
organised
a
her
friends
fundraising
barbecue at her school to raise money for a local resident they heard was suffering cancer, and
struggling
with
the
associated medical bills. Sarah had a special reason
for wanting to help, as her own mother suffered the disease and passed away a few years ago. “When I was little my mum was sick, and my auntie raised a lot of money and it helped us so I thought that I could do the same thing,” Sarah said. Sarah and her friends conceptualised and coordinated the whole fundraising event, selling hotdogs and icy poles during recess and lunch at KSHS. A whole team of volunteers banded together to raise $800, which was presented last
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• Sarah Mullen raised $800, which was donated to a family suffering from cancer. Photo by Tamara Binamat.
Young worker charged after serious truck collision By Tamara Binamat A 22-year-old man has been charged after a vehicle accident that left a truck driver seriously injured. On Tuesday June 4 two truck drivers travelling in convoy on the Great Northern Highway at Newman collided at the intersection of Newman Road. One truck left the road and hit a stone embankment while the other truck spun out on the road. Both drivers, aged 22-yearsold, received injuries in the crash and were taken to Newman Hospital by ambulance. The Royal Flying Doctor Service airlifted one of the men to Perth for treatment.
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The low tide
By Karen Davies
Karen Davies is a recent arrival in Karratha and, after a trip to the boat ramp where she saw a group of young people scouring for mud pippies, she was inspired to pen the following poem.
I could never have imagined this if I hadn’t seen it for myself, The low-tide across the ocean leaving a waterless, muddy shelf, The boat ramp left floating above the bare ocean floor, The mud crabs scampering to find some water near the shore.
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The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a mediumsized bird of prey. It is thought to be the world’s most abundant species of acciptrid. Unlike others of the group, Black Kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. Black Kites can be distinguished from Red Kites by the slightly smaller size, less forked tail (visible in flight), and generally dark plumage without any rufous. The sexes are alike. The upper plumage is brown but the head and neck tend to be paler. The patch behind the eye appears darker. The outer flight feathers are black and the feathers have dark cross bars and are mottled at the base. The lower parts of the body are pale brown, becoming lighter towards the chin. The body feathers have dark shafts giving it a streaked appearance. The cere and gape are yellow, but the bill is black. The legs are yellow and the claws are black. They have a distinctive shrill whistle followed by a rapid whinnying call. The temperate populations of this kite tend to be migratory while the tropical ones are resident. Black Kites are most often seen gliding and soaring on thermals as they search for food. The flight is buoyant and the bird glides with ease, changing directions easily. They will swoop down with their legs lowered to snatch small live prey, fish,
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Oh, the vision of watching pippies being fished for in the mud, Barefoot youth having more courage than I could; I watched from a safe distance as the tide began to change, With the picturesque horizon rapidly being rearranged. The waters began to rush – I could feel the end of the dry, The bird-life began to leave, to take refuge up high, The mud-flats came to life as crabs and fish appeared, Anticipation as the much-welcomed waters neared. In just over an hour, the mighty waters flowed, The barefoot youth raced in carrying their load, The sky began to cloud, as mother nature spoke, An amazing tidal-turn watched by intrigued townsfolk.
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www.crawfordrealty.com.au • Marie Barter, Executive General Manager of Operations with Peter McCann, Managing Director of The MAC Services Group Workforce accommodation provider, The MAC Services Group, has been honoured in the prestigious Service Excellence award category of the Australian Business Awards 2013. The MAC’s Managing Director One of two only available quality, unique urban fringe 25 acre blank canvass, Moore River proximity, near Peter McCann says the award coastal, magnificent WA Tuarts on parkland, Ginginshire. provides important recognition of the $580k. Ph Greg 0431 919 499 “Professionals” organisation’s excellence in hospitality, pwhitfords@westnet.com.au accommodating up to 9,000 guests Adjacent owner may be contacted 9655 3086 if you and serving 27,000 meals daily, across would like pics emailed. its nine accommodation villages throughout r e g i o n a l Australia. “We’ve had an exciting year, from Greenough building our first soon to be • 40 acre property with excellent water and beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom homestead opened Paul • Awesome views over property to river. Kelly Design kitchen and • Sale $890,000 restaurant, to now rolling out improved room
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through initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment. Ms Tara Johnston, Program Director, The Australian Business Awards said the MAC is a worthy recipient. “The Australian Business Awards recognise our most innovative organisations, their outstanding achievements and contribution to the Australian economy,” she said. “The awards raise the bar across all aspects of quality management and provide organisations with ways to review their business and product performance as well as identify their core strengths. “An Australian Business Award solidifies The MAC’s place as a leader alongside our best in business. “As well as achieving outstanding outcomes, the honourees have enhanced the reputation of their professions and have demonstrated their best endeavours across business, industry and the community.”
Major real estate brand opens in Newman Long-held plans to expand the LJ Hooker network to Newman has come to fruition, with LJ Hooker Pilbara Group Principal David ‘Harry’ Hipworth set to open a branch office at Newman Boulevard this month.
Pilbara in South Hedland in August.
Seasoned real estate expert John McManus has been appointed the Newman office’s Branch Manager, with Lynne Craigie as Sales Representative.
“As any local would know, there’s plenty of optimism and strength underpinning Newman’s economy.
With almost 15 years of real estate experience in the Pilbara – including seven as Principal of the Group’s Karratha office, Mr Hipworth also plans to open LJ Hooker
“We’re excited to bring LJ Hooker Pilbara to Newman, offering customers the benefit of a strong brand, customer focus and innovative support systems,’’ said Mr Hipworth.
“In the immediate future, I expect savvy investors will really come to the fore in the local market. “We know our clients will appreciate our knowledge and understanding of the Pilbara market.”
Deputy Chair of LJ Hooker, L. Janusz Hooker, said he was pleased that LJ Hooker Pilbara would now be a part of the Newman community. “David has been a strong performer in the LJ Hooker network and his expansion of LJ Hooker Pilbara into Newman is a welcome addition,” said Mr Hooker. “His unmatched local experience and commitment to the customer represent what the LJ Hooker network is all about. “I expect LJ Hooker Pilbara will provide an important role in the local community.’’
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Plus cooking: banana thickshakes Tuesday July 16 Karratha Inclusive School Holiday Program Rugby League 5-7pm Frank Butler Reserve Aquatics Karratha Leisureplex Aqua Runs, Splash Pad, beach soccer. Plus team games and relays and sausage sizzle. 1-5pm Wednesday July 17 Karratha Inclusive School Holiday Program Lawn bowls 10am-12pm Karratha Bowls Club Parkour workshops 17, 18 and 19 July Professional instructors are coming up from
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Tuesday July 16 Sculpture and bake session Two favourites return. Come along and model a sculpture to take home, plus bake some yummy cookies. All materials supplied. Age 5+ 9am-12pm
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After an initially poor start to the week the ASX200 closed stronger on Friday July 5, finishing at 4,841 points, up 0.81 per cent for the week. The rally was largely led by positive manufacturing and construction data coming out of the US as well as global markets performing strongly. In news that’s sure to affect most readers, oil prices have hit their highest level since May 2012, on the back of turmoil in Egypt and decreasing US stocks. The rising price of crude combined with a falling Australian dollar means we could see prices at the bowser reach as high as $1.70 for regular unleaded in the coming months.
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Stock Tip of the Week Sheffield Resources Ltd (SFX) – SPECULATIVE BUY Sheffield Resources Ltd’s main project is the development of the very large Thunderbird mineral sands deposit in northern WA. The high grade, good recoveries and premium products indicated by initial test work suggest the economics of Thunderbird are strong and the project can be developed. What’s of more interest at the moment is SFX’s current diamond drilling campaigning targeting nickel and copper at the company’s Redbull project in the Fraser Range WA. The Fraser Range is host to Sirius’s Nova discovery, and so we wait in anticipation for the results of Sheffield’s current drill program due in the next couple of weeks. We view SFX as a speculative buy with a valuation of $1.70 and a 12-month price target of $1.84. SFX closed Tuesday July 9 at 30 cents per share.
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After the latest near miss incident with people illegally and dangerously climbing over a stationery loaded ore train and racing trains at level crossings, Rio Tinto is again reminding the community to stay clear of train tracks, take care at level crossings and be aware of the hazards on the rail access road. Rio Tinto Rail Operations general manager Zara Fisher said this time of the year traditionally sees more activity and risky behaviours around the rail network as people travel to favourite camping spots and use the rail access road to travel to inland communities, but recent behaviours have raised concern. “At the end of the day we don’t want anyone to be hurt, and this behaviour is putting not just the person who instigates it at high risk of being seriously hurt but also their friends,
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There were ways around this by commuting part of the pension but for those that simply missed out by a little amount the administration costs to do this were significant. After backlash from the industry and the public the ATO has softened its stance on the matter conceding that as long as most of the pension amount has been drawn by 30 June in the relevant year (read that as 11/12ths of your minimum) the SMSF can still have the income tax exemption provided any pension shortfall is taken out as soon as possible. So if you have just fallen short of taking the minimum pension out of the fund by 30 June don’t panic. Check with your advisor first but you should be able to catch up so to speak and maintain the income tax exemption.
If you have missed the minimum pension altogether or by a whole lot then you may well have undone all your planning and might be up for some tax. Market valuations
For the first time in SMSF history, 2013 will require the annual financial statements of the SMSF to be reported at market value. Previously there were only three times the SMSF trustee was required to value the assets of the SMSF at market value. These were - when a member started a pension, when a member passed away or where there were in-house assets. Interestingly though none of these three required the financial statements to be reported at market value; they were simply used for calculation purposes. For the 2013 financial statements and onwards the SMSF’s financial statements are required to have all the assets at market value. For most SMSF’s this will not be a significant impost as cash, shares and residential property are well accommodated for valuations in the market. The difficulty will arise for commercial properties and unlisted entities such as closely held trusts within SMSF’s as there is no simple web based valuation tool available.
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The Future of Financial Advice reforms started on 1 July 2013. This means that there might now be a cost for most things that were provided as part of the service before 30 June. The FOFA reforms are very complex and have wide ranging implications for both Financial Planners as well as Accountants. From an accountant’s perspective, which is mine, FOFA means that eventually I will have to document all conversations with clients and generally provide a Statement of Advice around any actions that are chosen. What does this mean for you?
There may be some cost associated with having the assets of the SMSF valued this year so it is something to be aware of.
Simply, it will be another cost that will have to be considered when implementing strategies within the SMSF. Time is money and if your advisor has to provide a Statement of Advice regarding a withdrawal and recontribution plan for a person who is over 60 and not eligible for Centrelink when they didn’t have to previously then there are going to be extra costs associated with managing an SMSF.
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Acoustic roots artist Stu Harcourt is back in the Pilbara to perform gigs in Hedland, Karratha and Dampier. The full-time travelling musician takes away audiences with his entertaining set and vocal ability. Originally from Melbourne, Stu toured the West Coast in 2011 and never left! “It’s the blue sky days and all the ocean,” Stu explained. This tour is in support of his latest album, Elements, which was recorded at the renowned LAFX recording studio in North Hollywood. “That was like a dream come true, from where I was beginning and the endless gigs I’ve done, to go and record in another country is pretty special,” Stu said. Stu performs a mix of cover songs and original tunes off his six CDs, and audiences can expect to hear special versions of songs from artists such as The Beatles and Crowded House.
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Rudely Interrupted By Tamara Binamat This remarkable group of “unlikely rock stars” is sure to amaze Hedland audiences when they perform at this year’s Spinifex Spree in Port Hedland. Rudely Interrupted are the real deal, and have been praised worldwide for their musical talent and entertaining performances, but many wouldn’t know until the boys step on stage that the group all have some form of disability. Rohan Brooks was born with red hair, Rory Burnside was born without eyes and lives with autism, Josh Hogan lives with physical and intellectual differences and Sam Beke lives with Down Syndrome, Rohan revealed. At the Spinifex Spree Festival the band will be made up of Rory on vocals and keyboard, Josh on drums, Rohan on guitars, Nick Murphy on bass and Sam on the MIDI station and drink-stealing duties. “We’re really looking forward to it,” Rohan said. “It’s a great festival to be invited to play, with such great
talent in the past.” Rohan was a professional musician and working with disability music therapy programs when he stumbled across a lifechanging opportunity. The Rudely Interrupted program started in 2006. Rohan applied for a musicmaking grant shortly before meeting Rory, and a few weeks later he met Josh. He witnessed Josh play a drum kit for the first time and immediately saw the natural talent and potential for an extraordinary drum player. “When he coordinated that rock beat, and I knew Rory could sing, I just thought then we could do something special,” Rohan said. Rohan and Rory write the songs, which he describes as indie rock and pop. “Due to [Rory’s] unique perspective of the world, he was born without eyes and lives with autism, some of the subjects can be a little bit different, but at the end of the day they’re catchy rock songs that we like to play,” Rohan said. “We just write what we feel.” Rory and Rohan wrote a song called Don’t Break My
Heart, after Rory asked, “Do you think you could die from a broke heart?”. “We had a moment when we were writing this song when I went, this is too special, the world needs to know about the talent of these kids,” Rohan said. “We worked really, really hard for six or seven years and they’re really competent, professional musicians. “When we start playing you see changes in people’s faces, because [the band] don’t look like they can do it.” Rohan said the opportunity to perform and be judged by peers on a professional level is what most excites the band members. “Living in the world we live in, they are discriminated against unfortunately,” Rohan said. “And they know they’re different, they’ve been told that all their lives. “But when they get up there and they play and it’s a strong musical act and they can show people what their talents are, they love it. “And that’s the most important thing to us. “We’re not in it for ego, it’s about the music and the opportunity.”
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“They really know how to get into the show and have a good time. “When we pick girls out of the crowd and bring them up on stage,
that always gets a good reaction.” Andrew has been performing with the Hotshots for about four years, but in a previous life, he worked with a car racing tem. In the time he has been performing, he said there is always one woman in every crowd who believes he can’t take his own clothes off. “There’s ones that think they’re there to scratch you and tear your clothes off,” Andrew said. “[But] all the guys are really looking forward to seeing the North West ladies. “They seem to really get into it as a group, it makes our job easier and we enjoy the show more. “We always love going over [there].” The Sydney Hotshots will be dancing all over the Pilbara, and the shows always attract a huge crowd. After all, it’s not every night a lady gets romanced by a secret agent, arrested by a police officer, and carried away by a cowboy, all before midnight.
s e t a d r u o T Truscott Memorial Club, Exmouth Thursday July 18 at 8:30pm Tickets $25 Enquiries Ph: 9949 1246 Dampier Mermaid Hotel, Dampier Friday July 19 at 8:30pm. Tickets $25 Enquiries Ph: 9183 1222 The Walkabout Hotel, Port Hedland
Saturday July 20 at 8:30pm Tickets $40 Enquiries Ph: 9172 1222 Newman Club, Newman Wednesday July 24 at 8pm. Tickets $25 Enquiries Ph: 9175 1110 Royal Mail Hotel, Meekatharra Thursday July 25 at 8:30pm Tickets $25 Enquiries Ph: 9981 1148
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Sydney Hotshots Dampier Mermaid Hotel, Dampier 8:30pm Tickets $25
SUNDAY 14 Traditional Indigenous food and concert Featuring Christine Anu, Marcus Corowa and The Merindas Frank Butler Centre Karratha 3-9pm
Stu Harcourt Live at Hampton Harbour Yacht Club Dampier
Monday 15 Pizza and Pint Karratha Tavern - Pizza and Pint $20 Time 5 – 9pm Tuesday 16 Parma and Pint Karratha Tavern - Parma and Pint $20 Lunch and dinner Thursday 18 Stu Harcourt Live at Silverstar cafe Port Hedland
SATURDAY 20 A Heart of Mulga Running time: 35 minutes Locally produced film screening Moonrise Cinema, Karratha Tickets $5 (RFDS donation) Sydney Hotshots The Walkabout Hotel, Port Hedland 8:30pm Tickets $40 Stu Harcourt Live at the Blanche Bar, Karratha SUNDAY 21
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The Pilbara Voice The Voice is back at the Brey! First heat, Tambrey Tavern, Karratha Phone 91441333 for more information
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Sunday Funday Karratha Tavern 2 – 6pm Stu Harcourt Live at Dampier Mermaid Hotel Dampier
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What causes food intolerance and allergies? The biggest contributor to our gluten intake is wheat, considering we have completely altered the wheats structure to make it more productive and easier to manage through genetic modification, is it any wonder we cant digest it anymore? Gluten is the intolerence that is seen to be on the greatest increase in our modern society. Why not try some gluten free goods and rice base products? Dairy on the other hand is pretty self explanatory, drinking milk after we have been wheaned from our mothers? You wouldnt go and drink milk from a breastfeeding mother, but we drink it from a cow? Do we really think we are getting absorbable calcium from homoginised and pasturised milk? Try molasses, broccoli, almonds, leafy vegetables, salmon with bones, sesame seed paste, tofu and soybeans for a healthy low reactive change. Do a test on your body and eat a food that you think you may be intolerant to for three days for three meals. See what your body does. If you have an adverse reaction don’t eat it for three months and slowly reintroduce it after that time. There are many tests you can get done to get a more definitive result if you require. If you have any further enquiries you are most welcome to come to the clinic and see what needs to be done for the good of your long-term health. Have an awesome day!
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Lara Margaret Maddison 22 June 2013 Andrea and Mark Maddison, along with big sister Chloe and big brother Jake, are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Lara Margaret Maddison. Born on Saturday 22nd June 2013 at 7:32am at Nickol Bay Hospital weighing 6 lb 11 oz (3050 grams) and measuring 47cms. A special thank you to Dr Hudda and midwives Rochelle and Alison. A big thank you again to Margaret (Granny) for travelling from Adelaide to help out during this time.
New service for elderly in Pilbara The East Pilbara Independence Support group has taken over the delivery of Home and Community Care services in Tom Price with the intention of reaching out to more Indigenous members of the community. EPIS is based in Newman and was established in 1993 for the purpose of providing services to elderly people, and people with a disability and their carers. EPIS currently delivers HACC programs in Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and Jigalong. Southern Cross Care is one of Western Australia’s largest care providers and it assumed responsibility for services in Tom Price when it took over operations of the Pilbara and Kimberley Care group in 2010. The geographical isolation of Tom Price coupled with the high operating costs has presented challenges to SCC during this period and the group said it was bringing in changes to ensure operations in the region are sustainable. SCC chief manager of Community Services, Graydn Spinks, said EPIS had the experience necessary to take over home care services in Tom Price. “We have every confidence in the … ability of EPIS to provide more immediate and localised support to meet the care needs of vulnerable people in very remote locations such as Tom Price,” Spinks said. EPIS CEO Cath O’Connor said the group was excited to be taking over the Tom Price services. “We will operate the same quality HACC services SCC have been providing, with a view to encouraging more Indigenous community members to access the services we will be providing,” O’Connor said.
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- Brand New House for Rent $1,600.00 a week for 4 x 2, & 7 x 4 shed w/3 phrase power, double remote lock-up garage, easy gardens w/retric, side lockable gates, access driveway to back yard & 5 min walk to new park/school/day care, Alfresco & more. Contact 0427 771 665 or 0488 166 001 FIVE bedroom 2 bathroom home in Dampier, ocean views. $1600 per week phone Terry 0497 102 438 FULLY furnished room for rent in Bulgarra, clean and tidy,large pool, Foxtel & wireless, awesome outdoor entertaining area, non smoker must be working full time. Singles $350 couples $450 + bills. Contact Jordan on 0438 831 490 you won’t be disappointed! HOUSE for Rent in Nickol. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home built in 2007 with large shed (which also has an extra bathroom). Located in quiet cul-de-sac. Available unfurnished at $1,400 per week or furnished at $1,600 per week. Please email ktawgrass@hotmail. com or phone 0438 418 009. ROOM for rent in Millers Well, 350 p/w plus power. Call Matt : 0497 172 462. Karratha. WANTED, caravan for rent, at my house. Will pay up to $200 p/w. Call Dawn 0438 342 199 BAYNTON
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FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 3X1 HOME IN SOUTH HEDLAND, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - $1100 PER WEEK. Phone: 9328 7428
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tank - Hedland. Suit Hilux 06 - 13. Contact: 0439 527 324 BIG 120cm Sony TV with stand and set top box $80, Wii games console $50, Lounge 2+3 seater 12 months old always covered new $1500 sell $700 ono, garden tools $50, ph 0419 701 526 BIRD Avery with 5 Wiros & Nesting Boxes $500.00. Phone Coral: 9185 2524 after 3pm BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 BRICKS new $1. $2. $3. Ph 91821 126 or 0417 094 558 BUNK bed (timber) with mattresses. Very good condition. $400.00. Ph 9185 2472 CHEST Freezer. 250L. Includes 2 x baskets. Works well $150. 9158 8814. Karratha DANCE Kix T-shirts size 10,14, small(adult and child) $20.00 Each excellent condition. 1 Ladies singlet size 12$20.00, 3/4 Length dance pants $10.00 Phone 9185 2472 FOXTEL Dish $110, Tent Spinifex 6 person Dome good condition $160, Fishing EZ Throw Net 8’ $80. Ph 0413 959 134 FRIDGE 470lt: $50, 7pce outdoor setting $70, 2 arm chairs $10 each, 68cm Sony TV with digital set top box $100, Wii games console with 5 games $80, lounge 2+3 seater $800, 4 man tent never used $50, asstd garden tools $70 the lot, wheelbarrow $20, small colour TV & stand $20, sink $20 ph 0419701526
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GENERATOR. 6 kva petrol. Barely been used, 4 yrs old. Very tidy, runs well. $1500 ono. 0428 817 707. Karratha GIANT trance 2011 x1 size l Xtr everything except xt wheels + spare set 3 xt chains 1 xt cass ma y tyres $2250. Ph 0419 891 704 GOOD quantity furniture for sale queen size beds with timber heads & ends. New mattress. Fridges, washing machines, dining table chairs plus more phone Terry 0497 102 438 MOUNTAIN Bike - Cube Stereo Pro Full Suspension, XT groupset + custom wheelset, (Hope hubs + flows) tubeless setup. Spare wheelset also. Immaculate condition KTHA, ph 0439 931 303 after 5pm, $2000 PANASONIC 31”” Lcd TV + 500GB Telefunken PVR with twin digital tuner $450 the lot, Dpr 91831124 Mob 0414 397 132 PANASONIC 31” Lcd TV + 500GB Telefunken PVR with twin digital tuner $450 the lot, Dpr 91831124 Mob 0414 397 132 PLANKS Oragan 8 mtrs long $40 each;. Ph 91821 126 or 0417 094 558 POOL table 8x4 (25ml mdf top) brand new with all access including balls, cues etc. $1300 firm. Advertised elsewhere Ph 0488 097 397 RAIN Dial controller and solenoids, 9 station $150 Dpr 9183 1124 REFRIGERATOR 4 months old, selling in $100. 1 M high, BAR refrigerator, good condition. Good for 1-3 people, not for family. Karratha, 0412 102 784
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5 studs, fairly worn BFG AT tyres 265/75R16. Make an Offer 9183 8334 KTA SASH clamps x3, 1.2 mtr long. $100.00. In karratha on 0437 057 662 SCHOOL uniforms St Lukes College- boys shirts (sizes 14, 18 & 20 ) shorts (sizes 16 and 18) $5.00 Each girls shirts(size 16) and skirts (size 12) $5.00 Each. Boys swim trunks b14 $10.00, Hats $4.00 Each, Nickol sports top and medium sports shorts $5.00 Each phone 9185 2472 SCHOOL uniforms -Karratha Senior Highblue shirts x 2 size 14(1 @$15.00, 1 @ $10.00) Phone 9185 2472 THIRD row seats for 120 series prado, excellent condition $250 ph Josh 0428 191 965 ktha TRAILER new four wheel with cage, galvanised. $4000.00. Ph 0457 207 042 TREADMILL & rower for sale $800. Ph 0403 727 621 TV Unit wood $240 ono it great condition. Space fits 37”” inch TV and has loads of storage with glass windows. If you are interested call 0409 208 067 Nickol West Karratha. TYRES & rims 5 x Off Road. Bridgestone Dueler AT, 31 x 10.50 R15 on Sunraysia rims. Marlon on 0499 550 018 TYRES 100 series t& rims. Toyota genuine & BF Goodrich. In very good condition. $1500 ono. 0428 817 707 TYRES x5 Bridgestone Dueler AT 31x10.50 R15 on Sunraysia rims 80% $250 Port Hed. Ph Marlon on 0499 550 018
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glass stainless steel range hood. Model no:wrg950cgs. .900ml canopy. New in box .purchased for $1000. Sell for $600. Karratha. 0408 177 456 WOOD lathe Vicmarc Vl100 + tools $480, Free to air fox dish $120, Safe n sound maxi rider $95, Ali trailer ramps $140, solid timber wardrobe $495, pool cues, Monterey semi acoustic base $490, LCD TV with set top $150. Ktha ph 0429 108 686 ~~FOUND ~~FREE
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GARAGE sale 3 Woollybutt Way, Nickol. Ladies Clothes, plants, brik a brak. 0438 915 462 REFRIGERATOR 4 months old. Good condition $100. 1M high, good for 1-3 people NOT for family. Karratha 0412 102 784 SATURDAY 13th July. 0700. 17 Peirl Way. House hold items. Books. Children’s toys. Fishing gear. SATURDAY 27th July 0800am, 10 Pelusey Way, Karratha, NO EARLY BIRDS!!!! If you are interested in books, movies, clothes, or a sun shade we got it. Emma - 9144 1892 health
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Doll with pink hair (Birthday Present) at the Karratha Tambrey Tavern on Saturday 06/07/2013 in the family area near the cubby house. Contact Erica: 0438 885 180 NIKON camera lost in Nickol West skate park on 9th July if found please contact 0421 351 883 ~~MOTORCYCLES motorcycles HONDA CBR 600 F4 Carb model 2000. Lovely condition. Low kms. New front tyre, nearly new rear. Recent full service including all filters. $4500 ono. Phone 0418 792 377 Dampier. Leaving town and only want to take one motorcycle with us. LW TTR 125, 2009 – Throttle Seized otherwise runs well $1500. Karratha. Phone 0404 698 055 SUZUKI Across 250cc. Fully serviced. New tyre and battery. Comes with helmet, bike cover and charger. Excellent commuter. $2800 ono call 0408 919 971 SUZUKI GSX 400 ‘81. $4990 ono. Looks and runs great. it is what it is. Can send picture 0411 790 778 ~~PETS
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Anonymous Do you eat when you are not hungry? Does dieting and food rule your life? Overeaters Anonymous can help. OA meets twice a week in Karratha SUNDAY at 5pm and WESDNESDAY 7:30pm at the Salvation Army Corps Hall. Corner of Balmoral Road and Bond Place in Pegs Creek. PANNAWONICA Gala Association Inc. 2013 Gala Raffle Results. Drawn 30/06/13. 1st Prize - Bianca Dickman #137. 2nd Prize - Vance Howard #172. 3rd Prize - Matt Cozens #441. 4th Prize - Chloe Kelly #334. 5th Prize - Joselyn Halls #425. Raffle Permit LS041771. Permit Holder M Francis Ph 0434 532 095 WHO wouldn’t want to be pampered with beautiful LEREVE products and FREE gifts? Give Jade Roberts a call on 0406 016 640 and I can tell you how!
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www.crawfordrealty.com.au Port Denison 4 x 2 D/Brick & tile house, roof insulated 756 sqm block. 30 x 12 patio. Side access to 30 x 20 shed. A/C and fans. $445,000.00 or ono. For viewing phone (08) 9927 2263 or Hardcourt on (08) 9927 1322
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Government of Western Australia
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The Department of Fisheries Karratha office has relocated. We have moved from Welcome Road to Unit 1, 17-19 Crane Circle, Karratha. Office opening hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and the phone number is 9144 4337. You can buy or renew your fishing licences at Department of Fisheries offices, online at www.fish.wa.gov.au or at Australia Post outlets. adcorp F86035
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3x2 family home for private sale. View on domain.com.au. Modern kitchen, open plan living, outdoor entertaining area, below ground pool, office, extra outdoor room, lock-up garage, carport and extra driveway. For an inspection or enquiry please call 0417 891 074. $879,000 neg. SOUTH Bunbury Residential land - Medical precinct, Schools access. See domain.com.au Id 2010126438
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Applications for Osprey Key Worker Village accommodation in the Town of Port Hedland are now open. The village aims to increase the supply of affordable, high quality rental accommodation for key workers across a range of industries to ease the housing stress in Port and South Hedland. Accommodation will be available from October 2013. Fleetwood Pty Ltd has been selected to design, build and manage the 293 unit development made up of one, two and three bedroom houses in a lifestyle village setting. For more information and to complete your application please visit www.housing.wa.gov.au/investorsandpartners/swa/ Conditions apply.
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1964, 1000cc Drives well 6 months Rego. $3500.00 ONO. Call Josh 0413073043.
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condition. 230000 Kms. Auto. Petrol. New tyres. $12,500 Ono. 0499 065 555 HONDA CRV 2007, 4 whl dr, low 49, 000km, alabaster silver, 6 spd man, 4 cyl v-tech engine, alloy whl, 4 spkr stereo / mp3, abs, crz contr, A/C, elect stability ctrl, power steer, front armrests, air bags, factory alarm, aux 12v sockets, tow bar, registd. $14,990 (Firm) South Hedland, ph:0408 916 483 HYUNDAI Getz 2006 Manuel. 54000 KM service record up to date. $9 000.00. Call 0400 411 036 / 9172 1559. Hedland Lodge Online for
FREE CLASSIFIEDS Lantra Sedan 1997, $2000.00, Manual, A/C, Reconditioned Motor, Recent Service, Bit of “Sunburn” to exterior, Good interior, South Hedland Ph: 0419 855 226
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HYUNDAI Lantra Sedan 1997, Manual, A/C, Recent Service, Interior in good condition, bit of sun burn to exterior, great run around car. South Hedland PH: 0419 855 226. $2800.00 ONO KARRATHA 94 Ford Falcon Wagon, service recently reliable. Auto, S6 engine,4 new tyres, new battery,new media player (USB/ SD), new indicator lens. Good air-con, cruise control, ABS, power steeling, central Lock. 239960 km, Rego 14/2/2014. $3500 ONO. No hidden cost! Txt(prefer)/call Kelvin 0478031254 MAZDA 4x4 Trayback 1996, good cond. Dpr $4.900 contact 9183 1124 mob 0414 397 132 MAZDA B2500 4*2 s/ cab Ute turbo diesel 76900 km $7000 call Steve 0419 965 791 and Sue 0418 295 659 MAZDA Bravo 1996, 4x4 c\sha 5 sp manual, new brakes, w-screen, hoses , belts, H duty battery, 6 Mth regio & vg tyres Dpr $4.400 contact 9183 1124 mob 0414 397 132
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Karratha Touch Association 7pm Frank Butler Community Centre
AGM Wickham OBs Social Club
For further information please contact James Howard, Atlas Iron Limited, (08)6228 8000
“Supporting Charity since 1994” All Members are Invited to attend as all committee positions will be vacated Sunday 28th July at 10.30am Airport Rd, Wickham, WA Thank you to our 2012/13 members $39,000.00 donated last financial year
2008. 3L Diesel manual white, great condition, log books, rego till December, steel bull bar, dual wheel carrier, 2 inch lift, new front tires, Asking $32,000. Open to offers, call Andrew on 0409 156 557 KTA ROVER Vandem Plas rebuilt Rover V 8 no miles complete need room $1200 unlicensed. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 TOYOTA Camry Altise V6 2004 white. Cruise control, new tyres, electric seats, towbar. 6 months rego, cold airconditioning. Looks and drives very well. Karratha car. $7500 ono. Ph Wes 0488 193 662 TOYOTA Camry Altise v6, 2004, cruise control, electric seats, air bags, tow bar. Has new windscreen, new Michelin tyres, 158k on the clock. 6 months reg. Lovely car to drive, Toyota reliability and safety for the family. $8000 Ono. Call 0457 412 235. Car is located in Karratha.
TOYOTA Hilux SR5 white in colour only done 42000 kms one owner from new, diesel, manual, tow bar, bull bar and Ute liner. $35,000 ono located in Karratha 0402 548 834 or 0417 900 566 TOYOTA Hilux Workmate 2006 4*2 Ute with ladder rack Petrol 116400 km $10000 call Steve 0419 965 791 Sue 0418 295 659 TOYOTA Hylux 4WD crew cab gear box out $985 this is still for sale 9182 1126 0417 094 558 TRUCK 2001 Mazda 4.5T New motor, clutch, pit inspection Reg to Dec. $22,000 ono. PH 0419 007 357 KTA ~~WANTED
BOX TRAILER any size travelling across Australia anyone who knows of one selling please contact me. Phone 0413 501 385 DOUBLE Bed, phone 0467 444 875 GUIDANCE needed working on a carburetored engine... Need to tune the old fella.. Anyone got the knowledge and wants some cash/beers. Brun 0411 700 778
2007 Toyota Hiace 12 Seater Commuter Bus
3 bed x 2 bath new home. Construction completed Sept. Selling 30k under valuation. Email: david@888property.net
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This 3000cc turbo diesel 5 speed manual is a steal. Purchased from Raw Hire less than 2 years ago and in great condition, it only has 130 000 kms on the odometer. It has been well maintained and services always kept up to date, you better be quick to get this bargain.
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94sdn complete not licensed $200 tow away Ono. Ph 91821 126 or 0417 094 558 MITSUBISHI Magna Executive not running tow away $250 ono 9182 1126 0417 094 558 MITSUBISHI Triton 2005 Cab Chassis GLX 4x4 3.0L V6 140 km`s. Excellent condition. One owner. Near new 265/70/16 rubber. Lot of extras. Hella Lights, Builders racks, alum tool boxes. Karratha 0487 385 440 - Craig NISSAN Navara D22 2010 silver, trayback. One owner. 70000 klms. Snorkel, dual battery, factory tint, bullbar, towbar. . 4 spares. Ladder rack. Light force spots. Sheepskin covers. LED lights. Excellent condition, drives and looks like new. Karratha car. $22000 ono. Ph Wes 0488 193 662. NISSAN Patrol GU STD 2004, only done 137,000 km, had a new motor installed in 2008, has a winch, 2 way, electric brake controller, spotlights, some sun damage to the dash otherwise very neat and tidy. Call 0477 326 188 to inspect. $20,000 ono MITSUBISHI
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Main Roads, Atlas Iron and Maca Civil, wish to advise road users that works to install an intersection to the Marble Bar Road at a location approximately 55km south of the Great Northern Highway intersection will commence Monday 20th May 2013 between 6am and 6pm 7 days a week for approximately 8 weeks. Road users are urged to slow down when approaching the area, obey all signs and signals and show courtesy to other road users.
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Mawarnkarra Health Service Mawarnkarra Health Service is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing holistic health care to the Aboriginal communities of the West Pilbara region.
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CLEANING SUPERVISOR Must have experience managing others. Commercial and domestic cleaning experience necessary. Excellent remuneration for the right candidate. Work based in Karratha. We are also looking for experienced cleaners. CALL 0419 931 979 or EMAIL admin@damel.com.au
WANTED LOCAL MC DRIVERS & OPERATORS Must have experience in all aspects of end/ side tipper triples & quads. Experienced Loader/Excavator/Water Cart/Roller Operators for work in the Pilbara/Kimberley Area
Also looking for Experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Call 0417 938 733 or 0438 984 686
TOBACCO ACTION WORKER We are seeking a Tobacco Action Worker to work as a team with Health Promotions in ensuring the vision of the ‘Regional Tackling Smoking and Regional Healthy Lifestyles’ programs are developed and engage the people of the West Pilbara region. The successful applicant will provide culturally appropriate holistic health education awareness around tackling smoking. The skills required include the ability work in a team environment, ability to plan community activities, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills. Must be a NonSmoker and Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position. PRISON HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER We are seeking a Prison Health Support Worker to enhance the primary health care services provided to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region. The successful applicant will provide a culturally appropriate holistic health care service to the prison system and assist with the re-entry service to the community. The skills required include the ability to take initiative and work independently and to have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills. Aboriginality (and/or Torres Strait Islander) is a genuine requirement for this position. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL & WELL BEING (SEWB) OFFICER We are seeking a Social Emotional & Well Being (SEWB) Officer to enhance the holistic primary health care services provided to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region by providing support to vulnerable young people in the age range of 12 to 17 years inclusive and their families. The successful applicant will have qualifications in Youth work or working towards same, have a passion to make a difference in the community and a driver’s licence. The skills required include the ability to problem solve effectively on a day to day basis and in a crisis situation, at the level of a Youth Worker, good communication and interpersonal skills. TRANSPORT OFFICER We are seeking a Transport Officer to promote access to health services through the safe transport of clients to and from medical appointments including specialists’ appointments in and around the West Pilbara region. The successful applicant will have current unrestricted WA driver’s licence and excellent driving history and willingness to undertake First Aid training. The skills required include the ability to manage a crisis situation, an excellent driving record, good communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills. The remuneration package for this position will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants are encouraged to request a copy of the Position Description and Selection Criteria from Shay Wilson, MHS Human Resources Officer on 9182 0800 or via email s.wilson@mhs.org.au. Applications close Wednesday 17th July 2013.
Scheduler M Joyce Crane Hire Karratha is seeking a scheduler to assist in the coordination of their fleet of cranes and trucks in the Pilbara Region. The successful applicant to possess the following qualities; • The ability to work in a fast pace team environment • A focus toward customer service • Good Communication Skills • Computer Literacy • Some experience with cranes and/ or transport • Patience • Flexibility Applicants must; • Be able to pass a medical and D&A • Hold a current valid driver’s licence We provide housing allowance and a cooperative working environment. This position is available to persons that live in Karratha and is not a FIFO position. Applications are confidential with an immediate start available. Please email your interests to james.joyce@joycecrane.com.au or call on 0438 774 813 and leave a message if the phone cannot be answered.
Truck Drivers M Joyce Crane Hire Karratha is seeking a MC Truck driver in the Pilbara Region. The successful applicant to possess the following qualities; • Must have MC drivers licence, MSIC card . Local inductions an advantage . At least 2 year’s experience with road trains . Must be able to pass pre- employment medical and random D & A’s . Hard working and be able to multi tasks . Must be able to work unsupervised . Willing to work flexible hours We will provide the following; • Competitive wages • Local housing assistance • Modern fleet of Kenworth’s If you would like to work in a fast pace environment for a family owned business, please email Resume to info@joycekrane.com Please provide min contactable references.
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Major WA transport contract signed
Child health Nurse Coming to You!
Free service 4 days/ month Bookings required
YMCA and WACHS Pilbara Population Health are pleased to bring you a new regional Community Child Health Nurse who will now regularly service the needs of families in Port Hedland, Newman and Paraburdoo.
The new, free service will visit each of the three communities for four days every month. The YMCA Community Child Health Nurse (CCHN) can assess child’s health and development as well as provide information about many aspects of parenting, maternal and family health and healthy lifestyles. The service is open to parents and carers of babies and young children up to the age of 4 years.
For all bookiNg aNd appoiNtmeNt eNquiries please phoNe 0448 988 062
For more information about YMCA Perth Early Learning Services please visit www.children.ymcaperth.org.au
West Australian logistics company Centurion has signed a major contract with Rio Tinto to deliver transport and logistics services for the mining giant’s iron ore and salt operations for up to ten years. Centurion executive general manager, Mark Doig, said the contract would help the business respond to the changing environment in mining. “The resources industry is entering a production-focused phase and to be successful we need to be continually improving,” Doig said. Rio Tinto’s managing director for Pilbara Mines Michael Gollschewski applauded the new deal, which was celebrated at a signing ceremony at Centurion’s Perth headquarters this week. “Reliable freight supply across our Western Australian operations at a more efficient and competitive level than ever before is very important to our business,”
Gollschewski said. “Also the fact that we found the best partner to be a home-grown local success story is very satisfying.” The Rio Tinto contract follows the recent signing of a five-year contract with Woodside to deliver the State’s largest oil and gas provider’s logistics needs in Perth, Dampier, Broome and Darwin. “Our operations are growing to accommodate the ongoing relationships and work is underway to expand our Hazelmere facility to incorporate a new 30,000m2 warehouse, creating a 150,000m2 logistics hub,” Doig said. He said Centurion had also commenced construction of a 103,000m2 supply base facility in Gap Ridge near Dampier to further complement its Karratha operations and regional network of branches throughout the State.
How chemicals are used in fraccing By Bill Tinapple the petroleum executive director with the Department of Mines and Petroleum From the food we eat to the products we use to clean our homes – chemicals play an important part in our everyday lives. But given that they can also be harmful if used in the wrong concentrations or applications, there are a number of strict laws regulating their use. These laws apply to all chemicals used in oil and gas activities, including those in hydraulic fracture stimulation, commonly known as fraccing. While fraccing is not currently being carried out in the Pilbara, the department recognises that some community members express concern about the practice. A common question I am asked is: ‘What chemicals are used during fraccing?’ Typically, fraccing fluid is made up of 90 per cent water, 9.5 per cent sand and 0.5 per cent chemical additives. Water is pumped down a petroleum well at pressure to create small cracks in the targeted rock formations. It also assists to transport sand and additives through the well. Sand is used to hold the small cracks (typically 3-6mm wide) open, to allow the trapped natural
gas within the rock to escape and flow freely up the well. Chemical additives are typically used to improve the transportation of sand and prevent growth of bacteria within the well, which can cause erosion. As part of the government’s commitment to be open and transparent, the department requires petroleum operators to publically disclose all chemicals used during a fraccing activity on our website. These transparency requirements, introduced in August last year, go above and beyond current State and Commonwealth chemical law requirements. Additionally, the community can be assured all proposed fraccing chemicals are thoroughly risk assessed by the department under three separate regimes – environment, safety and well design – before they are approved or rejected. It’s also important to note that in the past 50 years in WA in which 780 fraccs have been performed, there have been no known cases of fraccing chemicals contaminating a water aquifer. Obviously our strict regulation comes into play here, but there are other aspects that impact this – including the durability of petroleum wells and the sheer distance between WA’s aquifers and any fraccing activity. For more information, please contact DMP’s Jason Medd on 9222 0442 or visit www.dmp. wa.gov.au/shaleandtightgas.
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Bluewater Tackle Exmouth Fishing Report By Jenni Gates Have you had a feed of crabs yet this year? They are superb eating and we are so lucky to have them here and available for us to catch as a fresh feed. This year, they have been sensational yet again, and the few times I have eaten them, they have been very full of meat. Targeting them with drop nets or scooping them is relatively easy and most locals have a drop net or two in their shed. Sometimes you can even use these from the beaches along the gulf, for those who do not have a dinghy. According to the Department of Fisheries website, the blue swimmer crab is the most sought-after recreational species in WA. The blue swimmers are super sweet and cooking them in salt water is what we recommend. There is also an odd crab that shows up in the nets, which has long eyes. It is called a Stalk-eyed swimmer crab. This crab has a real smoky flavour. There is also another crab that is around the same size as a blue swimmer, but it has more pindan colours to it and the carapace is shaped differently. This is a coral crab. Of course, we also get the green mud crabs in Exmouth.
As well as crabbing, we are smack in the middle of winter and local charter operators have been getting into some good sized cobia and Spanish mackerel. The fly-fishing has had some thumper bonefish turning up too. Sailfish and marlin seem to always be out there and those anglers who are game, are stretching their arms on GTs. If you are a visitor to the area and want to get in to this type of sports fishing, a charter is more of an option these days with several operating. In years gone by there were hardly any operators doing this type of fishing, which involves a lot of catch and release of various sports fish. Of course, if you are visiting or a local and enjoy the shore fishing, we are blessed to have such an array available with baitfish, such as gardies and squid, to bread-andbutter species like flathead and whiting. The list of species available to the shore based anglers is very large indeed. In fact, during a competition here there were 26 different species caught from the shore in just one weekend. If you’re not sure what to target and where, then drop in to Tackle World and ask for the shore-based fishing guide.
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Results and best players KDJSA Under 13s, June 30 2013 Dampier, 7 def Nickol 2, 0: Damier: Cruz Taylor Poot, Callum Kirkwood Nickol 2: Tom Hunter, Nantuakoorum Seewong Glory 1, 5 def Glory 2, 0 Glory 1: Kenton Smiler, James Baguley Glory 2: T Smiler, Jock Walton Salt, 6 def Nickol 3, 2 Salt: Marcus Juritoro, Brodie Newman Nickol 3: Kyle Aleckson, James Do
Dampier were the big winners in the latest round of the Karratha District Junior Soccer Season as they ran out comfortable winners in the 13s competition, beating a depleted Nickol 2 by seven goals at Pegs Creek. In other matches, Glory 1 defeated Glory 2 and Salt ran out winners over Nickol 3. The league now takes a break for the school holidays. The results and best players for the FIFA games can be found in the table on the left.
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The end of the school term not only marks the halfway point of the school year, but also that of the little athletics season. And despite a number of families leaving town for a holiday break, it was great to still see 58 athletes turn up at the club’s latest meet as they collectively broke 168 personal bests. U7 Charlie Hancock was a star on the night as he smashed five PBs, including sprinting 100m in under 20secs. U7 Meesha Leo also claimed five PBs for the night, including clearing two-metres for the first time in the long jump. Eight-year-olds, Jake Buck and Rahni Kammere, took the honours in their javelin division with personal best throws of 11.6m and 8.8m respectively. Kiran Byles continues to improve on his amazing Turbo Javelin achievements with an 18.7m throw on the night, fantastic for a nineyear-old. Nine-year-old Emily Krueger continued on her great discus form with 12.5m throw – an improvement on her previous best of 1.5m.
Maddie Keogh continues to record personal best improvements and notched up a two metre improvement on her discus for the night with a six-metre throw – well done. Desiree Ieremia returned to the podium for the 100m sprint, recording the fastest time of the night with a 15.44sec run. Austin Bloomfield took out second with a time of 15.48, and Keisha James ran in third with a time of 15.81sec. The 400m distance event for the night was a dead heat with Kiran Byles and Austin Bloomfiled both recording a time of 1min22sec, followed closely by Bridget Camisa with a time of 1min 22.8sec. A further record for the season was broken with Austin Bloomfield jumping over fourmetres for the first time in the season during the long jump. ESS continued their support of the club with a great BBQ dinner to keep the hunger pains away during the night, thank you to Josh our club chef who continues to make the BBQ his own. The club takes a two-week break during the rest of the school holidays, but will be back in action on Friday July 26.
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St Luke’s claim Australian footy cup By Clint Degebrodt Saint Luke’s College in Karratha added some shiny new silverware to the school’s trophy cabinet in late June as they took out the grand final of the V Swans Year 10 Cup played in South Hedland. Lead by the effervescent Matt Lorne, who marshalled his team from the midfield all day, St Luke’s defeated the Hedland High school team in a polished display of Australian footy. Both Hedland and St Luke’s had been undefeated when they met in the pool matches with each scoring narrow victories over Tom Price, Newman, Roebourne and Karratha District Highs. • All Girls Auskick Karratha
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of Roebourne, is also highly accomplished.
Karratha’s young female footy players have finished their second ever year of All Girls Auskick after benefiting from the sporting expertise of local role models Megan O’Mara and Angela Doyle.
She is a four time premiership player with Perth power Aussie Rules club, the Coastal Titans, and has twice represented Western Australia in interstate clashes.
Megan and Angela have spent their entire lives participating in sport. Angela, who works for the V Swans Program in Roebourne, has represented Australia in three sports, including touch rugby and Gaelic and Australian football. In addition, she was the forward line coach for the North West WA Under 16 boy’s team that last year won the division three title at the AFL’s national carnival in just its first year in the competition. Megan, who moved to town to work as the Wickham recreation officer with the Shire
During that pool match, the St Luke’s Saints grabbed a close victory over Hedland, but it had been a terrific contest with all guns firing for both teams.
controlled the stoppages.
That set up a great grand final and it was the St Luke’s wingman Maeva Walker controlling his side of the ground and dominant centre half forward Kodee Jackson, who played key roles in setting up the victory.
Saints physical education teacher Brian Homan said he was pleased with his St Luke’s team.
Jonty Gray was hard to handle on his flank, while Jack Cronin, Brodie Brown and Matt Lorne
“They did the job well and won the carnival as a result, well done boys.”
“I gave them the job of setting the game plan and they were also asked to keep up the support and chatter,” Brian said.
She also coached Western Australia’s girls’18’s side in its first two years of existence and said she is now enjoying a new challenge in the Pilbara. “It’s great to be out in the Pilbara and sharing my love of sport – most of all [it is] the smiles on the kids [that] make it fun for the me, I’ll be back,” Megan said. Megan praised the parents of the Pilbara girls for being actively involved in each session, and said it was great that females were included in the local program. For more photos of the girls in action and for all things footy head to Pilbara AFL Football on Facebook.
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By Clint Degebrodt Athletics WA recently made time during their busy visit to the Pilbara to try and help the region’s best young football talent gain a yard or two of pace. V Swans High Performance Academy members Andrew Woods, Ben Roach, Campbell Garratt, Brodie Brown and Matt Lorne all participated in the session with the hope that some extra speed would be “cream” on top of their existing talent.
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coaches to strengthen sprinters. The boys were also instructed on how to apply these techniques to their football training and excercise routines. “It’s great to come into contact with quality people from Athletics WA, and we are all keen to put what we learnt straight into our footy,” Young player Campbell Garratt said. The V Swans team would like to thank the Pilbara Office of the Department of Sport and Recreation as well as Morgan Mair from Athletics WA.
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Wickham bucks the old saying, ‘Take no prisoners’ By Clint Degebrodt and Ben Leahy With new teams the Gold Coast Suns and Greater Western Sydney Giants joining the elite Australian Football League in recent seasons, it has forced others in the competition to look for recruits in new places. This has included recruiting tall American ruck men, Irish dashers from Gaelic Football and even players from Papua New Guinea. Now it seems one local Pilbara club is also benefiting from thinking outside the recruiting box. The North Pilbara Football League’s Wickham Wolves currently sit on top of the ladder
with just one loss to their name and much of that success can be linked back to the members of their team from Roebourne Regional Prison. “[The guys have been] very positive, we have coaches, water runners, an umpire, team runner and nine to 12 players from that group, so it’s been great for us, yes.” The new team members and support staff are participants in the New Horizons Program, which supplements their education by enabling them to give their time to help local footy. The program is delivered by V Swans in partnership with the Department of Corrections and the Roebourne Regional Prison. “The program involves
minimum security prisoners that have reached strict guidelines and [demonstrated] long term positive behavior, participating in education and footy experiences,” V Swans Roebourne regional manager Angela Doyle said. “These blokes are so keen that they also help umpire, mark the grounds and have even been involved in making minor repairs to ovals so that the kids are safe and happy.” Prisoner Zeiler has been umpiring junior footy matches for his adopted club, the Roebourne Magpies. “It’s great fun being able to give to the community and be involved in something that keep kids active and busy on weekends,” he said.
Auskick closes its season Guest Wing soars to Marble Bar victory By Nigel Weston at the Leisureplex
The Marble Bar horse races held last July 6 might be a famous Pilbara social event, but they also had plenty of action on the track with stayer Guest Wing blitzing his rivals in the day’s main event. Guest Wing returned to his best form during the $30,000 Newcrest-Telfer Gold Mine Marble Bar Cup, run over 1600m, to run away from the competition. A good field of eight runners, including three last start winners, lined up for the iconic race, but Guest Wing simply blew his rivals away in a scorching win. At the 700m mark, apprentice jockey, Sasha Starley, let Guest Wing go around the field and in a number of strides the race changed complexion and any other horse who may have looked a winning chance, suddenly had no chance. By the time the runners neared the home corner, Guest Wing was two lengths clear and off and gone. Under his huge weight of 65.5kg, the horse withheld a late charge from Chenonceau Lady, who was game in defeat even though the result was never in doubt. Trainer, Alan McNamara Jnr has done a great job with the 2011 Perth Cup winner, who carries huge weights around the Pilbara circuit of races. Guest Wing will only improve as the distances increase, and he will no doubt be aimed at The Roebourne and Port Hedland Cups. Chenonceau Lady completed a very eye catching run, she took ground off the winner in the straight and will be a lightweight chance in The Roebourne Cup on July 27.
By Clint Degebrodt The Karratha Auskick Centre wrapped up its 2013 program with a fantastic exhibition as part of the Leisureplex opening and more than 120 parents coaches and players on hand to enjoy footy skills indoors.
the best thing from the day – the fact that the mums and dads were also able to get out for a play with their kids as they joined in the drills. The Karratha Auskick Centre remains a shining example of community footy and is a credit to all involved and runs each year during the second term.
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Terre Rouge Ballet dances in The Enchanted Forest The Enchanted Forest came to life in Dampier recently when Terre Rouge Ballet performed their annual concert to full houses in both their matinee and evening shows. During the performances, the dancers transitioned from the depths of midnight, when night shadows and witches inhabit the forest, through the sunrise and into the bright light of morning when the woods come to life with butterflies, gypsies, bluebirds and boggle-eyed frogs. Later, the dancers transformed into pixies playing in the afternoon sun before fireflies signalled the falling night. Twinkling stars and night fairies then came out to welcome the darkness before the whole cast danced
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