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April 2016, Issue 163

Martu Women Rangers Sharing Traditional Knowledge

By Zan King, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ)

Last August, 42 Martu women and seven

non-Aboriginal staff came together for
a four-day plant and bush medicine
workshop. The women, most of who
work as rangers, came from three Martu
communities to meet at an important
place on Martu country called Yulpu, in
the Great Sandy Desert.
The workshop was a response to a request
from some younger Martu women who
had expressed their eagerness to bring
together senior Martu women in a forum
which would allow them an opportunity to
learn and practice this important traditional
knowledge.
The women rangers worked hard before
the event collecting seeds and medicine
plants to share at the workshop. Fiona
Walsh from CSIRO, an ethnobotanist
who has worked with Martu for over the
past 20 years facilitated the camp. Senior
women shared information about a variety
of plants and guided the younger women
through winnowing, yandying [separating
seed by shaking in a special shallow dish],
and grinding different types of seed.

Parnngurr School visited one afternoon

to participate in the intricate process of
making a traditional kalaru seed cake
[Samphire, Tecticornia arborea]. Nancy
Taylor, senior Parnngurr woman, and ranger
explained, We are working on making
kalaru seed cake and showing the kids so
that they can learn. The young generation
can learn for the future.
KJ sees cultural knowledge as part of its
vision to build and support strong and
sustainable Martu communities. KJs Senior
Cultural Advisor, Muuki Taylors message is
clear. When the old people are finished,
the young people must keep going, looking
after country. All the future generations
should be working to look after country.
KJs land management programmes are
funded by a mix
of Commonwealth
Working
on
Country,
State,
corporate, not-forprofit funding and
through the Martu
Living
Deserts
Project.

TOP: Jakayu Biljabu showing how to winnow seed

ABOVE: Martu women on country sharing traditional knowledge
LEFT: Martu women showing the information they have collated on a
variety of plant species
All photographs provided by KJ

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The ANZAC Day March commences at the

BHP Housing Office, Kalgan Drive at 05:45.
The march will proceed to the Cenotaph
at the Shire offices where the Service will
be held at 06:00. Parking can be found at
Boomerang Oval on Iron Ore Parade. The
Community Gunfire Breakfast will be held
at the Newman Hotel Bistro afterwards. A
raffle will be held on the day.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics census

will be undertaken this year. The Australian
population in 2011 (last census) was
21,507,717, which was an 8.3% increase
from 2006. Newman (State Suburb location)
in 2011 had a population of 9,087 of which
6,035 were male and 3,052 female. The
media age was 32. Census night is 9 August
2016.

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The Newman Chamber of Commerce and

Industry (NCCI) have a revamped website
thanks to the support of the Pilbara
Development
Commission
including
business listings and their events. The PDC
will hold its May Board meeting in Newman
and will host a Business After Hours event
in partnership with the NCCI on 4 May
2016. www.newmanchamber.com.au

Bike Week

Bike Week has been held annually in

Western Australia for over 30 years
celebrating people on their bikes for
transport, sport and fitness, or just for
fun. The Shire of East Pilbara celebrated
Bike Week with the launch of their new
Recreation Map which outlines the shared
use bike/walk trail network and shows
the many sports and recreation facilities
in town. The community was invited to
join in the social ride allowing cyclists
the opportunity to chat and take in the
sights of Newman. Over 20 riders cycled
the 7 km ride followed by a free healthy
breakfast. Support was provided by St John
Ambulance with their vehicle and bicycle
crew. Accredited WestCycle Trainer, Richard
Wood instructed children aged from 4 to 10
years in the valuable safety lessons, on the
importance of wearing a helmet, and basic
road safety messages over two workshops.
Despite the heat, the kids enjoyed the
sessions and came away with a greater
understanding of how to ride a bike safely.

Volunteers Help Newman Visitor Centre

In response to an enquiry for assistance
in moving Stan Hilditchs truck featured in
the Newman Visitor Centre, Mike Manson
contacted them. With excitement, the wish
list of tasks grew.

The day also introduced some of the

volunteer crew to the visitor centres
offerings including an extensive retail
range and they had not heard of the
accommodation available.

For six hours on a hot March day, BHP

Billiton Iron Ores Mt Whaleback Dewatering B-Crew, all Newman residents,
dedicated themselves to helping the
Newman Visitor Centre. They not only
relocated the truck and other heavy items,
they relocated shelving and large photos,
cleaned high rafters and windows, and also
cleaned the air conditioning units in the
visitors accommodation.

The smiling faces of the visitor centres

staff marvelling at the change spoke much
of the efforts the BHP Billiton crew put in.

The visitor centre, one of Newmans not-forprofit organisations, provides information

for tourists and locals, organises mine site
tours, manages the accommodation units
on site, helps promote the region, retail
products, along with other services.
Barbara ODriscoll, Manager of the
Newman Visitor Centre, said We are all
extremely thankful for the assistance we
received. It was a major job that we had no
idea how to tackle that was made so simple
with the right people.

Naomi Ahmedi from BHP Billiton Iron Ore

said that, We are part of the communities
in which we operate and we strive to
be a positive and active participant in
community life.. Our aim as a business
is to work alongside host communities,
such as Newman, to help achieve ongoing
economic development and social benefits.
Our employees choose to volunteer
directly with some of these outstanding
community organisations, such as the
Newman Visitor Centre, to witness firsthand the important work they do for the
community.
The Newman Visitor Centre says they are
keen for this crews return next year and
are already working on a list of chores.

Family and Youth

Services Hub
Newman will be getting a new Family and
Youth Services hub providing a central
location for related services, an information
and referral service, as well as a point
for supporting and facilitating volunteers
throughout the community.
This is the outcome of several years of
consultation processes.
The Shire of East Pilbara Councillors have
endorsed the scope and discussions
are underway with prospective funding
partners including BHP Billiton, Royalties
for Regions, and Lotterywest. Once funding
is secured it is thought that the hub should
be completed in about two and a half years.
The facility is to be purpose-built for
services to co-locate while allowing for
separate entrances for specific groups and
storage space. Interested existing services
include the Newman Mainstreet Project,
playgroup, scouts, girl guides, and the
current youth centre. There will also be
meeting and social spaces, certain health
and wellbeing services, along with art,
craft, and manual workshop areas.
The separate entrances are intended to
encourage each user group to create a
sense of belonging which would be of
particular benefit in attracting teenagers.
Shire of East Pilbaras CEO, Allen Cooper,
is quoted in the North West Telegraph as
saying, The staff will know the intricate
details of each community service and
will have both the time and understanding
to refer or direct families to the most
appropriate services.
And further that The Community Referral
Centre will also provide information
dissemination services to community
services and will play a pivotal role in
engagement and partnership brokerage
amongst community agencies.

The volunteers (left to right): Victor Sterpin, Mitchell Clarke, Ben Biddle, Rodney Fish, Chad
Bedford, Joel Lategan, Jake Grosse, Tania Dutton, and Michael Manson
Photography by BHP Billiton Iron Ore

Art at the Heart 2016

Now in its third year, the Art at the Heart
artist-in-residence programme by the
Shire of East Pilbara has attracted a record
breaking 68 applications from 27 countries.
A panel of five judges are reviewing a
shortlist of candidates. They include:

Janet Holmes Court AC , acclaimed

philanthropist of music and the arts
internationally with specific focus on WA
Lockie McDonald, recent Chair of Arts
Practice, Community Arts and Cultural
Development, Australia Council for the
Arts
Pilar Kasat, a recognised leader and
advocate for the arts and cultural sector
in Australia

Shire of East Pilbara Councillor, Gerry

Parsons
Shire of East Pilbara Councillor, Michael
Kitchin
This award offers a commission budget of
$40,000 and an artist prize of $15,000 with
previous artists being Hannah Quinlivan
(2014) and Yasuaki Onishi (2015).

International Womens Day Gala

By Nicole Willis

International Womens Day aims to

celebrate the social, economic, cultural
and political achievements of women. For
the twelfth consecutive year, Newman
Mainstreet Project Inc. has proudly
presented a fantastic evening as it did on 4
March this year.

Thanks also to the Master of Ceremonies,

Jackie Bickendorf, for taking on the role of
narrator for the Murder Mystery night to
complement The Great Gatsby theme.
This theme was embraced by all with a
room filled with flappers, gangsters, and so
many feather boas.

Well done to the nominees this year:

Emma Paul, Denise Boreham, Anita Grace,
Jo McGowan, Jackie Bickendorf and Nicole
Willis. These ladies are honoured through
this award to thank them for all they do
in this community to keep the spirit alive.
These ladies are only a few of the many
women in our community who give so
much of themselves.

This event is not made possible without

endless planning as well as dedicated
volunteers who assist with all facets. As the
driving force behind this event, we thank
numerous people for making it happen in
2016.

Congratulations to Newmans very own

Woman of the Year award winner, Jo
McGowan, for her on going dedication
to the animals of SAFE, contributions to
numerous committees in town, and being
an emergency foster carer in town.
It was awesome to have world-renowned
author and cartoonist, Kaz Cooke speaking.
She is well known especially for her witty
cartoons and one of her book Up the Duff.
Kaz had the room entertained with her
funny and inspiring speech. It had been a
few years in the making trying to get Kaz
up here for this event, but she has said she
would love to return.
It was truly an honour to have Elstreia
open up the evening with a traditional
Martu Welcome to Country, the first Martu
woman to do so at such an event, and we
hope to have her return for years to come.

The Mainstreet Committee: Andrea

Newley, Rose Kemp, Natalie Martin,
Amanda Comer, Jo McGowan, Mel Nelson
and Lisa Rickert; along with their dedicated
partners including Leigh Willis, Brad Comer,
Steve Smoor and Nathan Kemp.
Thanks to Alison McKenzie and her partner,
Steve Bilich, who for the past three years
have been dedicated to not only the
setting up and packing away of the event
but ongoing support for Mainstreet in the
community.

Volunteers from groups within the

community:
Centrals Footy Club
Newman Scouts
East Pilbara BMX
Donors of prizes and equipment:
Kevin Mitchell from Chasing Stars
Coates Hire - electronic sign
GSC Hire - scissor lift
NSHS - early access to the gym and use of
curtains
Cellarbration - drinks on arrival
Jeff Doggett from Pilbara 4WD & Trucks chauffeuring the ladies home at the end of
the evening
Special mention to Adamas Jewellers for
donating the gorgeous award winners prize
for the second year in a row. Adamas is BHP
Billitons preferred supplier of diamonds
and BHP employees are entitled to a
substantial discount on quality diamonds.
The caterers on the night:
KG Thai - delicious canapes
AJ Drowley from Magical Cake Creations dessert

Steven Smoor, aka DJ Smoo, who came out

of retirement for the evening to provide
the music and lighting, which were well
received.

The IWD evening is made possible by BHP

Billitons ongoing support of this event and
especially the Production Planning team
who helped set up for the evening.

Thanks also to:

Anthony Middleton from the Lions Club
raising the atmospheric curtains
Nicole Dwyer - Approved Manager
Wade Smith - crowd control
Serene Bedlam photo booth

LEFT: Petrina Jackman, Jackie Bickendorf and

Elstreia Hale
MIDDLE: Jo McGowan, Daneil Smith, Kelly
Kendrick, Naomi Reuben and Lou Lockyer
RIGHT: Front: Emma Jefferies, Brooke Kucan,
Joanne Percy; 2nd Row: Robyn Boshier, Tegan
Tuohey; Back Row: Kate Dark, Gabriel Franklyn,
Janelle Fimmel, Vivien Murray, Marie Matthews
Photographs by Serene Bedlam Studios,
originals provided in colour

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 2016

1 April

We are reminded to all check our smoke alarms annually on this date - avoid
disaster and do not be an April fool

2 April

Shire Councillors Meet and Greet, 10:00-12:00, at the Boulevard shopping

centre for questions, queries and comments

2 April

Pioneers Football and Sporting Clubs membership day commencing 15:00,

at the club rooms by Capricorn Oval, with a BBQ, bouncy castle and water
play, new members welcome

5 April

Forensic investigator, Hadyn Green, addressing the Lloyd Rayney case, 19:00-20:00, Newman Senior High Schools
library, free ticketed event by EPIC

6 April

New Horizons Community Career Expo, 11:30-16:30, Newman Recreation Centre, NCCI 9175 0042 or
NSHS 9175 8100, Forensic investigator, Hadyn Green, will have set-up a mock crime

8 April

Commencement of National Youth Week, focusing on positive contributions of people aged 1225 years

9 April

Newman Campdraft and Rodeo Associations annual rodeo including bull riding, live band and much more,
newman.rodeo@gmail.com

11 April

Newman Holiday Programme launch 10:00-12:30, all ages, Newman Aquatic Centre, free entry and BBQ,
EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

11 April

Provide CPR half-day course, $89 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

11-12 April

Provide First Aid 2 day course, $200 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

13 April

Holiday Programme: Funky Movement for 18 month-2 y.o., 09:30-10:15, free at the Newman Recreation Centre
Holiday Programme: Funky Movement for 3-5 y.o., 10:30-11:15, free at the Newman Recreation Centre
Holiday Programme: Hip Hop with Newman Dance Company for all ages, 11:45-12:45, free at the EPIC building next
to the library on Kalgan Drive, Register in advance with EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

13 April

Gaelic Football Competition, National Youth Week of 11-17 y.o. dinner and drinks supplied, 17:30-20:30 at Goanna
Oval, enquiries to Kirsten Parker yeo@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au, registrations close 12 April

14 April

Holiday Programme: Me and My Community Get Arty for all ages, 10:00-12:00, free at the EPIC building, Register in
advance with 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

15 April

Holiday Programme: Day in the Life of a Soldier for ages 12-17 years, 11:00-16:30, free at the Pilbara Regiment
Depot on Laver Street, Register in advance with EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

15 April

Holiday Programme: Zumba for Kids aged 5-7 years, 09:30-10:15, free at the Newman Recreation Centre, Register in
advance with EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au
Holiday Programme: Zumba for Kids aged over 8 years, 10:30-11:15, free at the Newman Recreation Centre,
Register in advance with EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

18 April

Provide CPR half-day course, $89 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

Provide First Aid 1 day (pre-reading), $160 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

19 April

Holiday Programme: Tee ball, all welcome, 10:00-12:30, free at Capricorn Oval, Register in advance with
EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

20 April

Holiday Programme: Potting and Planting session and How to be a Wildlife Carer, all ages welcome, 10:00-12:30,
free at the Greening Australia Nursery on the Martu Farm, Cowra Drive, Register in advance with EPIC 9175 0015 or
newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

21 April

Provide CPR half-day course, $89 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

21-22 April

Provide First Aid 2 day course, $200 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

22 April

World Earth Day

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 2016

22 April

Holiday Programme: Day Time Disco, 10:00-12:00, a free inclusive event for all ages at the Newman Recreation
Centre, EPIC 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

25 April

ANZAC Day
The ANZAC Day March commences at the BHP Housing Office, Kalgan Drive at 05:45. The march proceeds to the
Cenotaph at the Shire Offices where the Service will be held at 06:00. Parking at Boomerang Oval / Iron Ore Parade.
The Community Gunfire Breakfast will be held at the Newman Hotel Bistro afterwards. A raffle will be held on the
day.

26 April

Provide CPR half-day course, $89 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

26 April

Provide First Aid 1 day (pre-reading), $160 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

29 April

Shire Council Meeting, 10:00, at the Shire of East Pilbaras administration building, open to the community,
9175 8000

29 April

Provide CPR half-day course, $89 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

29 April

Provide First Aid 1 day (pre-reading), $160 p.p., 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com.au

30 April

Newman Junior Soccer Associations information day, 09:00-12:00, Newman Junior Soccer Pavilion, complete
association registration online in advance at www.myfootballclub.com.au, for enquiries
newmanjuniorsoccer@gmail.com

30 April

Newman Senior Soccer Associations pre-season 7-A-Side mens and womens competition day, bar and food
available, newmanseniorsoccer@hotmail.com

COMING SOON
3 May

United Nations International World Press Freedom Day

4 May

Pilbara Development Commission, Business after hours event, Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

7 May

Newman Mainstreet Projects Mothers Day Markets

11 June

Philippines 118th Independence Day

13 May

Hillview Speedway Demo Derby

15 May

Newman Triathlon, 9177 8075 or 9175 2145

17-19 June

Newman Netball Association, North-West Championships

1 July

Hillview Speedway Clubs AGM at 19:00

9 August

Australian Bureau of Statistics Census night

19-22 August

Fortescue Festival Weekend

20 August

Speed boat races

22 August

Newman Turf Clubs races it falls on the Fortescue Festival weekend only once every 7 years due to the race
season calendar

22 August

Newman Day Care Centres 30th anniversary, 10:00-14:00, everyone welcome including past and present children
and families

Disclaimer of Liability: Newman Mainstreet Project undertakes to ensure that accurate information is disseminated through its community newspaper, Newman
News. Every care is taken to ensure accuracy and we will publish any corrections that are brought to our notice. However, Newman Mainstreet Project makes no
warranty, guarantee or promise expressed or implied concerning the content or accuracy of the information provided by this service. Newman Mainstreet Project
accepts no liability for any loss or damage a person may suffer because that person has directly or indirectly relied on any information presented in this publication. The
views expressed in the Newman News are not necessarily those of the editor or the Newman Mainstreet Project Coordinator or Committee.

WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Monday

08:30
08:30
09:30
17:30
19:00
19:30

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out session with crche until 11:30am, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Newman Girl Guides 5-7 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
Anglican Church bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116

Tuesday
08:30

08:30

10:00

17:30

19:00

19:30


19:30

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Newman Girl Guides 7-18 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive off Kurra Street, jw.org
Christian Minister John Wolak on 0412 991 551
Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Lions Park on Corwa Drive, Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991

Wednesday

08:30
08:30
09:30
14:30
17:00
18:30
18:30
19:00
19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teens Adopt a Nation until 18:00, Welsh Drive Youth Centre
Newman Scouts 10-14 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Corporate bowls new players welcome, Newman Club, Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
Womens Darts, Newman Club

Thursday

08:20
08:30
09:30
15:30
16:30
18:00
19:00
19:30

Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time 0-2 y.o., parent facilitated, free, Newman Library
Kids basketball drills and skills, 8-16 y.o., must pre-register, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Newman Joey Scouts until 17:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Newman Cub Scouts until 19:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Mens Darts, Newman Club
Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday

08:30
08:30
09:30
10:00
10:10
11:05
18:30
19:00

19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Family fun craft until 10:30am, $5 for the family, no need to RSVP, Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Story time and craft for 3-5 y.o. during school terms, parents to supervise, free, Newman Library
Funky Movement, 18 mnths-3 y.o., enquire at Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Funky Movement, 3-5 y.o., enquire at Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541

18:30

19:00

Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, every 5th by rotation, Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

Saturday

Sunday

08:30


09:00


09:30

09:30

10:00


13:00

13:30


16:00

Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, every 5th by rotation, Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend
Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school
Newman Community Baptist Church Worship, Praise and Kids Church, Welsh Drive
Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teen Church, Welsh Drive
Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive off Kurra Street, jw.org,
Christian Minister John Wolak on 0412 991 551
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 4pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Freestyle craft, art, sewing, quilting etc. session until 16:30, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Sunday Scroungers bowls new players welcome, $5 per player, bowls provided, Newman Club,
Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364

Hillview Speedway End of Season Results

By Amanda Williamson

Hillview Speedways 2015/2016 season

came to a close on Saturday 19 March, with
the end of season trophy presentations
happening after a practice session.

We look forward to seeing everyone on

Friday 13 May 2016 for our Demo Derby
night and again on 20 August for the
Fortescue Festival.

This seasons results:

Formula 500
1st Dean Weldon
2nd Kane Massey
3rd Glen Sharpe

Dean and Yogi with their first place trophies

RIGHT: Local Formula 500 class: #888 Kane
Massey, #38 Glen Sharpe, #42 Dean Weldon,
#118 Jason Peacock

Street Stock
1st Keiran Humphreys
2nd Craig Clayton
3rd Stephen Hillard
Production
1st Keiran Humphreys
2nd Leigh Beecroft
3rd Brandon Mongoo
Keiran Yogi Humphreys, the current Club
President, races in both the Street Stock
and Production classes at Hillview. This is
the second consecutive season Keiran has
taken home first place in both classes,
with this season being his third season
of winning the Street Stocks Class. Keiran
is local to Newman and is the owner of
Humphreys Contracting.
Dean Weldon has been racing Formula
500s for the last three years and, despite
having a few mechanical dramas this
season, finished on a high taking out first
place by a massive lead in points. Dean is
the Centre Manager at Pirtek Newman.
This season saw the first annual Ash Page
Memorial race happen during the 2015
Fortescue Festival round in honour of the
late Ash Page who was a regular at our track
throughout the years. We look forward to
holding this event again in the 2016/2017
season in December with our Production
Trophy Night.
Hillview Speedway would like to thank all
the committee members for their time and
effort during this season. Special thanks go
to Jason and Brooke Peacock for their help
as President and Treasurer at the beginning
of the season.
Hillview Speedway would like to thank
their sponsors for help throughout this
season; BHP Billiton, East Pilbara Tyre
Service, GCS, Coates Hire, Pirtek Newman,
Centrals, Humphreys Contracting, Home
Hardware, Auswide Plumbing, Captain
Jacks, Holcim, Cellarbrations, as well as
all the volunteer helpers and emergency
services volunteers.

Local and travelling drivers with the #56 car of Ash Page before the Ash Page Memorial Race
Ashs brother, Brandon, later went on to win the race in the #56 car
All above photographs by Ian Thompson

School Based Trainee

By Kim Bowering, Vocational Education and

Training, Newman Senior High School

Newman Senior High School has partnered

with local businesses and Megan Brouwer,
Apprenticeship Support Australia, providing
increased opportunities for students to
undertake a school based traineeship as
part of their Western Australian Certificate
of Education (WACE).
A school based traineeship involves the
student completing four days of school
classes, being enrolled in a nationally
recognised certificate II or III and working
a minimum of eight hours per week.
The traineeship provides students with
the knowledge and required skillset to
competently complete their qualification
and increase their ability to transition into
full time employment.
The uptake from employers has been
overwhelming,
with
opportunities
out-weighing student numbers in the
programme. Subway, Newman Chamber
of Commerce and Industry, the Shire of
East Pilbara, V Swans, and Newman Senior
High School have all taken on trainees with
opportunities were also offered by Hilditch
Pharmacy, East Pilbara Independent
Support (EPIS), and Newman Golf Club
Wholefoods Caf.
Employing a school based trainee provides
a fantastic opportunity for students to

embed themselves into a community

organisation with potential employment
following their Year 12 completion. We
sincerely thank these businesses for their
ongoing support and contribution towards
work experience and education. NSHS
looks forward to increasing opportunities
for students in 2017.

Newman Senior High School

Trade Training Centre
BHP Billiton provides tremendous
support to NSHSs Trade Training Centre
and its participants. Providing real work
fabrication tasks for students to complete
on behalf of the Mt Whaleback mine site,
mentoring and, most recently, offering the
Year 12 participants the opportunity to
engage in an extension activity with Tom
Galloway and the first year apprentices
at the Newman Training Centre. Three
students took the opportunity to engage in
a four day Perform Computations Course,
testing their skills and improving their
knowledge and understanding of trade
based mathematics.
Working in an adult learning environment
has given students an insight into
expectations, should they pursue a trade
pathway. Thank you to BHP Billiton. This
opportunity will definitely have a positive
impact on the students future.

Rottnest Channel Virtual Swim

Fair Go Games

There was no sign of the down turn at the

Newman Aquatic Centre on 27 February
for the annual Virtual Rottnest Channel
Swim event. With ten teams and one solo
competitor. It was definitely the place
to be. A beautiful morning, a fantastic
atmosphere and a 6:30 am mass start, the
race was on!

Quite a few new faces this year, amongst

veterans of the event, with everybody
supporting each other with big High 5s at
the end of the pool to signal and send off
the next swimmer.

The Shire of East Pilbara, supported by

BHP Billiton, hosted the Fair Go Games
in March on Emu Oval in conjunction with
the Welcome to Newman event which
included a mine site tour.

The event catered for all swimming

capabilities. You did not have to be a
squad swimmer. It was the taking part that
counted raising money for Royal Flying
Doctor Service (Western Operations), onwater safety and compliance providers,
Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue Group,
and the 1,500m iconic vessel, the Leeuwin
Ocean Adventure Foundation. So far the
entire event has raised $297,404.23

The afternoon and evening saw fun and

games along with a BBQ, bouncy castle
and water obstacle course. This was a good
family event with all ages in attendance.
DJ Rev enthusiastically ran the games
including three-legged races, obstacle
courses, egg and spoon, puzzles, tug-o-war,
and more.

There were 71 competitors including one

solo swimmer, two duos, five teams of four,
three novelty teams (up to 10 people), and
15 Lap Accrual Swimmers who swam the
20 kms solo over the month of February
including a six year old girl and nine year
old boy. There were over 30 spectators and
supporters.
Solo
Kevin May, the one solo swimmer,
completed the 20 kms in just 8 hours 12
minutes.
Duos
Team Titans 5 hr 35 min
The Dolphins 6 hr 42 min
Teams of 4
4-by-4 6 hrs 28 mins
3 girls and a guy getting wet 7 hrs 17 mins
Newman Orecas 6 hrs 14 mins
The Stokers 7 hr 40 min
Novelty Teams
Pilbara Mermaids 7 hrs 6 min
The Young and Reckless 9 hr 21 min
Lap Dancers 8 hrs 52 min

This event was sponsored by Karma Resorts

and supported by the Shire of East Pilbara
through facility hire, pool entry fees,
staffing, food, and masseuse. There was
Jeab the masseuse to massage swimmers
during breaks, along with beautiful food
catered by the Newman Golf Club Whole
Foods Caf.
Newmans amateur swim club, The Orecas,
entered three teams; two duos, and a team
of four who were all amazing.

Thanks go especially to the Shires Pip

Parsonson and Hannah Petrickovic

Fierce tug-o-war competition

Photographs by Sonya Matheson

A huge congratulations to all competitors

for supporting this event. Thank you to
the Shire of East Pilbara and Andrew
Price, Coordinator Aquatic Services, and
his pool staff for organising such a great
event. Again a very successful event at the
Newman Aquatic Centre with the biggest
turn out ever.

TOP LEFT: Kevin May

CENTRE: The Strokers team
BOTTOM LEFT: Carly Digby, Louise Boshoff,
and Tegan Tuohey
BOTTOM RIGHT: Time-keepers and
competitors
Photographs provided by the Shire of East
Pilbara

Working together to support

the local community
BHP Billiton is proud to support the Western Australian Police.
Through our Social Investment Program we have been working with the
Newman Police Station to combat drug and alcohol abuse and improve
community safety.
This year we donated two drug testing units which will be used for
roadside testing and to assist the local police to understand drug use
trends within the town.
Ensuring the safety of everyone in our local communities is a core value of
our business.

Sergeant Colin Guy from Newman Police Station with Patrick Bourke, General Manager Whaleback

www.bhpbilliton.com

Introducing Body Balance

this April
Ideal for anyone and everyone,
BODYBALANCE is the
yoga-based class that will improve
your mind, your body and your life.

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During BODYBALANCE an
inspired soundtrack plays as you
bend and stretch through a series of
simple yoga moves and embrace
elements of Tai Chi and
Pilates. Breathing control is a
part of all the exercises, and
instructors will always provide options
for those just getting started. Youll
strengthen your entire body and leave the
class feeling calm and centered. Happy.

Body Balance Launch Sat 2 April

Join us for a 6.45am class followed by
a free Healthy Breakfast

April timetAble
Time

monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Time

6.00am

6.45am

8.45am

8.45am

combo

combo

boxercise

1.15pm

9.50am

10.30am

5.00pm

11.10am

combo

5.35pm

6.30pm

saTurday

sunday