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Thai Night
By Andrew Price

The Thai community of Newman held its

biannual sensational fundraising night
on 23 May, donating all profits totalling a
massive $11,000 to Newman Senior High
School after the devastating fire late last
year.
A sell-out night was attended by 300 people
in the Rec. Centre on a cold and stormy
night. Inside was decorated all Thai, flowing
silk flags, traditional umbrellas, banana and
sugar cane trees, not forgetting the popular
Lucky Tree.
A relaxed, exciting, fun, spicy and
entertaining night was packed with
everyone enjoying a cultural evening of
Thai food, dancing, raffle, photo booth and
fun activities.

NEWMAN
NEWS

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NEWMANS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Monthly Edition July 2015 Issue 156

Dance performances ranged in styles from

all around Thailand, starting with the girls
from the High School dressed in pastel silk
dresses. Then followed ladies in black and
gold, followed by more amazing dresses
and dances. The children farang and Thai
all joined for a united entertaining dance.
MC and music was by Tiriki Henare, and
Eddy Blondel did a fantastic job. A special
thank you to the Thai community and their
families for their assistance and hard work
for the event.

Banner Artwork is
Team Work
As shown in the previous edition of
Newman News, Kunyanee McColls winning
banner design for the Banners on the
Terrace will be displayed on the St Georges
and Adelaide Terraces in Perth. Newman
Primary Schools students in Room 21 have
been busy painting the design into a large
3.4 x 1.5 metre banner.

Thanks also to the Shire of East Pilbara,

Newman Senior High School P&C,
Newman Motocross and all who helped
on the evening to make it a great success,
including all guests who purchased tickets.
Thank you Newman for being such a great
community in which to live.

The night started off with a warm Thai

Sawadee Ka! welcome, followed by
delicious spring rolls, curry puffs and fish
cakes.

Kunyanee applying the finishing touches

Photograph by Hannah Petrickovic, Shire of
East Pilbara

Melinda, Anchalee, Schanelle

Photograph by Kevin Sanders
Nattamon, Benjamat, Pantharee, Porntip, Pimpana
Photograph by Kevin Sanders

The team of artists

Photograph by Hannah Petrickovic, Shire of
East Pilbara

July 2015

Rock Wall Climbing

and
Bungee Trampolines

NEWMAN YOUTH CENTRE

Opening hours:

Coming to Newman!!!
Ages 10-17 years

When:
Time:
Where:

Wednesday 19 August
2:30 - 6:30 pm
THAT PLACE Newman Youth Centre

6 Monday

7 Tuesday

8 Wednesday

9 Thursday

10 Friday

Comps
and
BBQ

Disco Fever
1-4 pm

Banana Rama
Activities

Skate park
2-3:30 pm

Closed

13 Monday

14 Tuesday

15 Wednesday

16 Thursday

17 Friday

Comps and
BBQ

Scrapbooking

Sweet Treat
Cooking
1 pm

Skate park
2-3:30 pm

Closed

Prizes!

or

For more information please call 9175 1963 or email

yw@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

Monday-Thursday 2:30-5:00 pm

Survivor
Challenge

Scrapbooking

Prizes!

Councillor Danks

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local community newspaper, would
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send us your stories, photos, events,
birth notices and the like. Published
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via Newman Mainstreet Projects
email:
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June saw the Shire experience the loss of

Councillor Kevin Danks. In 1988, Kevin first
became a Councillor and served the council
for 21 years. He was a strong advocate for
improvement of the roads in and out of
Marble Bar. He was also an avid volunteer
in community organisations. Thoughts go
out to Helen and his children.

Free WiFi

Thanks to the Pilbara Regional Councils

Public WiFi project, people are now able
to access free Wifi at the aquatic centre
during opening hours for up to two hours
with a download limit of 100 mb.

Potential New Park

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considered for East Newman near Daniels
Drive. A call is out for people to put forward
ideas and suggestions for consideration.
What is on your wish list? You are invited
to submit five points to the Fremantle
organisation that is scoping this project.
Yoga space, parkour, bike racks, BBQ, drink
fountains? Please email sarah@udla.com.
au with the subject line: East Newman
Community Multi Purpose Park

Vandalism in Newman

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and safety of people who may have used

the park. The Shire reports that, this year
we have had 4 CCTV cameras vandalized
at a cost of up to $20,000 each. While
the Shire and the Police are making great
efforts to protect people and property,
there are limitations and individuals need
to be held accountable. The Shire of East
Pilbara is offering a $1,000 reward for
information that leads to the conviction of
perpetrators of vandalism against public
property. Report any suspicious behaviour
to Newman Police on 9175 4000.

Crime Rates Dropped

Despite incidents like the above-mentioned

vandalism, Police report that as of 15
June 2015, the Newman community has
experienced a reduction of over 24% in
reported crime compared with the same
period last year. This incorporates Burglary
being down 27% and Theft down 30%.
Despite pleasing results, we are reminded
(yet again) that people are still leaving keys
in vehicles making them a soft target for
offenders.

Snow in Newman

NSHS students presented a fabulous

performance over two nights in June under
the guidance of Performing Arts teacher,
Miss Bragaglia. Students performances
encompassed many genre such as dance,
singing and musical instruments; all winter
themed. They also utilised their skills in all
aspects of staging. The show was produced
by students in Years 9 and 10 whilst being
performed by students Years 7 to 12. Well
done to all involved.
NSHS also ran a disco for school aged
children at staggered times for the various
age groups. This was a great success and
fun for so many.

Newman Movie Series 2015

An exciting season of movies is underway

being held in the open air for the whole
community. A wonderful selection will
be presented with screenings on Friday
evenings at Boomerang Oval.
This wonderful series is presented by
Newman Mainstreet Project Inc. and
proudly supported by BHP Billiton Iron Ore
and the Shire of East Pilbara.
Community groups have been engaged
to provide food and drinks at each movie.
All movies are PG rated with start times
between 6:30-7:00 pm dependent on the
sunset. Bring along a picnic rug.
Please refer to the Calendar of Events
further in this edition of Newman News for
dates.

Onishi to Interpret the Pilbara

By Sonya Matheson

Japanese installation artist Yasuaki

Onishi has been nominated winner of
the 2015 Art at the Heart artist-inresidence programme, over more than 300
expressions of interest. Perhaps oddly, 32
submissions were by artists from the Perth
suburb of Hamilton Hill.
For six weeks between late July and early
September, the Osaka-based artist will
engage with East Pilbara communities and
work on his own creative practice. The
residency includes accommodation, vehicle
hire, a commission budget of $40,000 and
prize of $15,000; an extremely generous
prize by Australian standards.
This residency was offered for the first
time last year to Australian artist, Hannah
Quinlivan.

Yasuaki Onishi is known for his use of

simple materials including rope, plastic
sheets, wire, glue guns and, perhaps less
simple, urea.
He has spent much time undertaking such
residencies around the world including
India, Sweden, Portugal and USA.
His previous installations explore natures
features including mountains, glacier caves
and oceans.
I create sculpture that visualises negative
space, which is typically referred to as
blank margin or hollow space, he said.
With such a beautiful natural environment
that we live in, it is hoped that it will inspire
Onishis work for all to enjoy.

Pilbara Photography
Groups Competition
By Bianca Woolhouse, Avant Garde Studio

This years Pilbara Photography Groups

competition and exhibition will showcase
some of the regions talented photographers
and our beautiful environment.
This year there are amateur, professional
and a childrens category. The photographs
will be on display at the Newman Visitor
Centre between 24 August and 25
September which will be open to view
and vote for the Peoples Choice award.
There will be 12 winners of the Peoples
Choice award whose photos will be shared
in a 2016 calendar created and sold by the
Newman Visitor Centre.
Last years winners include:
Amateur: Leeanne Murphy
Professional: Bianca Woolhouse
Peoples Choice: Peta Hooper
The winners of each category will be
announced on the exhibitions closing
night 24 September. There are great prizes
across all the categories and if they are not
sold, the photographer will have a beautiful
print of their photograph at the end of
the exhibition. For many photographers,
this is their first experience in entering a
competition or of seeing their photos in
print.

Yasuaki Onishi inspired by nature

Image extracted from: https://vimeo.com/73378946

East Pilbara Art Centre

By Sonya Matheson

With the Martumili Artists growing success

and obvious need for space, and with the
communitys desire for greater cultural
opportunities, the East Pilbara Art Centre
was conceived. EPAC is near completion
and is opening this month.
EPAC will include an exhibition space and
gallery with a variety of function spaces.
These come with supporting utility areas
including kitchens, laundry, storage and
the like. The Martumili Artists will have
their own substantially larger studio space
compared with their current location. It will
include indoor and outdoor work areas, a

water tank to keep the deck cool, storage

for camping gear, an outside fire pit and
residence for a caretaker.
Having watched the large shed-like
structure being developed, many people
are looking forward to seeing its final
appearance inside and out. The official
opening will afford that opportunity on
Friday 24 July.

This years competition and exhibition

is being coordinated by four local
photographers: Bianca Woolhouse (Avant
Garde Studio), Sarah Stampfli (Serene
Bedlam Photography), Monique Manson
(Capture This Photography) and Kevin
Mitchell (Kevin Mitchell Photography).
This exhibition is an opportunity for
photographers across the North West
of Australia to share their version of the
beautiful Pilbara.
Many thanks to BHP Billiton Iron Ore for
proudly supporting this competition and
exhibition. The Newman Visitor Centre is
also supporting this event.
For viewing some great images from people
in the Pilbara region and sharing tips and
hints, consider joining the Facebook group
Pilbara Photography Group.
http://www.pilbaraphotographygroup.
com.au

Critical Incident Response Training

By Derek McArtney

This August, Dr David Cockram will be

providing a course in Critical Incident
Response (CIR) training in Newman. David
is an experienced mental-health, stress
management, and wellbeing trainer who
has trained police, fire and emergency
services personnel, as well as other
responders.

The training relates to incidents in which

people witness and or experience trauma
from physical injury, death, personal
threat, natural disaster ... as well as to posttrauma debriefing for those who attend to
the casualties of an accident or incident,
secondary traumatisation, compassion
fatigue, self-care and more.

David is an infantry combat veteran of the

Vietnam War who in later years served in a
number of Australian international peaceoperations and at overseas humanitarian
disaster locations in the role of support/
counsellor.

It would be ideal for emergency service

personnel (e.g., Police, Fire, Ambulance,
SES, Airport security and emergency
services), HSE workers/officers, doctors,
health workers, OH&S officers, Department
of Child Protection, Chaplains etc.

The training he will provide is evidencebased best practice, aimed at equipping

responders to understand the physiological
response to a critical incident and why
people react as they do. Participants
will develop an understanding of when
the response is normal thus enabling
reassurance, and when the response is
not normal. They will learn how to assist
traumatised people in the immediate
aftermath of an incident. Participants will
also learn how to identify when to refer
someone for medical or psychological
assessment and treatment, and how to
provide appropriate longer-term support.

This one day course with morning tea,

lunch and afternoon tea provided is offered
for volunteers and paid employees:
Volunteer: $ 300.00
Employed: $ 475.00
i.e., those employed full-time in one of
the above services.
Date:
Saturday 22 August 2015
Time:
8:15 am for an 8:30 am start

finishing at 5:00 pm
Location: Newman Anglican Church

(opposite the Post Office)
For
further
information
and
a
registration
form,
please
contact
Derek McArtney on 0499 778 116 or
newmananglican@westnet.com.au

NAIDOC and
The Black Olive
By Sonya Matheson

As part of the NAIDOC Week Celebrations

this year, there are events and activities
including the opening and closing
ceremonies, the Elders morning tea, and
art in the park. The dates and times for
these are listed in Calendar of Events
further in this edition of Newman News.
One exciting inclusion is the cooking
demonstration by Mark Olive, also known
as The Black Olive. He is Australias most
celebrated Indigenous chef and has more
than 30 years experience.
Marks creative flare fuses native and
Indigenous ingredients with contemporary
techniques. Visit his website to see some of
the foods on his Native Herb Index. http://
www.blackolive.net.au/native-herb-index/
He hosts a TV series The Outback Caf,
has regularly appeared on ABCs Message
Stick, and also on Channel Tens The Circle,
and until recently he ran his own catering
company in Melbourne.
To enjoy The Black Olives demonstration,
visit Boomerang Oval on 9 July between
10:00 am and 12 noon.

Opportunity to Shop Second-hand

By Brooke Patterson

The Newman Community Opshop is

an initiative of Ashburton Aboriginal
Corporation (AAC) and has been set up so
clients who are interested in retail may gain
work related skills in a live environment.
Since AAC has been operating in Newman,
they have received generous donations of
clothing and various other items.
Donations used to be collected, processed
and taken to Western Desert communities
to sell through the community shops there.
AAC started getting so many and decided
to open a shop to benefit the entire
Newman community. They have been
open since February. Due to the generosity
of the community and assistance from a
grey nomad couple who travel the Great
Northern Highway collecting donations,
they are almost at the point where enough
money is being made every week to cover
the rent on the shop.
AAC is a not-for-profit and all the money
goes straight back into the Opshop. It is
hoped that enough is made in the next
month or so to be able to hire casual staff
so the doors can be opened on weekends.

AAC is very grateful for all the support they

have had and their clients are thoroughly
enjoying meeting everyone who comes
into the shop.

Open hours Monday-Friday between

8:30 am and 3:30 pm
Facebook under Newman Community
Opshop

They are located at the old shopping centre

two doors down from the bakery. They
have a wide range of clothes and shoes to
suit everyone and will be displaying cocktail
and ball dresses in time for the races and
the upcoming ball. There is also a range of
household items and bric-a-brac.
If you are looking for something in
particular, please do not hesitate to contact
them. They are always happy to keep an
eye out for special items.
To donate, you can drop donations off
between open hours or contact them via
Facebook to arrange for collection.
In the next couple of months, additional
services will be added including alterations
and ironing. As soon as sewing machines
are ready, information will be posted
on Facebook. Keep your eyes out for
promotions or specials on the Facebook
page.

The Beach
Indoor Play
Centre
Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

8.30 am to 12.30 pm

Wednesday:

8.30 am to 12.30 pm

2.30 pm to 5:00 pm

Thursday:

8.30 am to 12.30 pm

Friday:

8.30 am to 12.30 pm

Saturday:

Available for parties

Sunday:

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For all party bookings please

call 9177 8290
newmanmainst@westnet.com.au

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2015

1 July

Opening of the Shire of East Pilbaras community assistance grant applications,

closing 31 July, 9175 8000

3,4,5 July

Snake Rescue and Relocation Training, all enquiries to the Newman Visitor Centre

5 July

NAIDOC Opening Ceremony, Shire of East Pilbara offices, 8 am with a free breakfast
afterwards. The Newman Visitor Centre will be showcasing Martumili paintings
throughout the NAIDOC Week.

6 July

NAIDOC Elders Morning Tea, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Newman House

7 July

Disco Fever for 10-17 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 1 - 4 pm, call Carol or Luisa if further information is required 9175 1963

8 July

Art in the Park celebrating NAIDOC week, all welcome, 10 am - 12 pm, Kiriparni Park

9 July

Mark The Black Olive cooking demonstration as part of NAIDOC week, 10 am - 12 pm, Boomerang Oval

10 July

NAIDOC Week Closing Ceremony, 4 - 8 pm, Boomerang Oval

18 July

Christmas in July, Saints Football and Sporting Club, newmansaints@gmail.com

18 July

Karaoke and Onesie Night, 7:30 - 9 pm (kids welcome), 9 pm - 1 am (18+ event), Centrals Football Club

19 July

Newman Mainstreet Projects markets, 1 - 4 pm at the Newman Club

24 July

East Pilbara Art Centre opening

24 July

Into the Woods part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 6:30-7 pm Boomerang Oval, free event, all welcome

25 July

BMX Club, hosting the third round of the North West Series

31 July

Closing of the Shire of East Pilbaras community assistance grant applications, 9175 8000

COMING LATER THIS YEAR

4 August
6, 13, 20, 27 August
7 August
15 August
16 August
16 August
20 August
22 August
22 August
27-28 August
28 August
5 September
11 September
18 September
19-20 September
25 September
23-24 October
28 November

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Childrens Day, Boomerang Oval
SK8 Series, mini-competition for skateboards or scooters, Newman Youth Centre 9175 1963
The Nut Job part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 6:30-7 pm Boomerang Oval, free event, all
welcome
Newman Jet Sprintboats, Dwayne 0438 740 793 or Paul 0417 637 562
Fortescue Festival
Absolutely 80s live performance, 8:00 pm Kangaroo Oval
The Magic Flute performance with Opera Australia, Shire of East Pilbara
Newman Turf Clubs Annual Race Meeting
Critical Incident Response Training, Anglican Church, Derek McArtney on 0499 778 116 or newmananglican@
westnet.com.au
Newman Campdraft
The Legend of Sarila part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 6:30-7 pm Boomerang Oval, free
event, all welcome
Newman Mainstreet Projects markets
Standing Up part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 6:30-7 pm Boomerang Oval, free event,
all welcome
Newman Tee Ball Association host the 2015 N.W. Tee Ball Championships. nikkenmurphy@westnet.com.au
Swim Instruction Training Course, Newman Aquatic Centre, swimschool@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au or 9175 2145
Rise of the Guardians part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 6:30-7 pm Boomerang Oval, free
event, all welcome
Bloody Slow Cup
Newman Mainstreet Projects markets

WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Monday

08:30

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

Time Out session with crche until 11:30am, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516,
neighbourhood@benet.net.au
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 Tuesday of every month, Lions Park on Corwa Drive,
Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991

Wednesday

08:30
08:30
08:50
09:30
09:40
14:30
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
Mainstreet Music for babies, $5 per family, The Beach Indoor Play Centre, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Mainstreet Music for all ages, $5 per family, The Beach Indoor Play Centre, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Newman Scouts 10-14 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Corporate bowls new players welcome, Newman Club, Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
Womens Darts, Newman Club

Thursday

08:20
08:30
08:30
09:30
19:00
19:30

Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
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
Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time 0-2 y.o., parent facilitated, free, Newman Library
Mens Darts, Newman Club
Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday

08:30
08:30

09:30
10:00
11:00

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, cost $5 for the family, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516,
neighbourhood@benet.net.au
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
Sensory Play session for 0-2 y.o. until 1pm, parent facilitiated, cost $5 for the family, Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
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

Saturday

18:30



19:00

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

Sunday

08:30
Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,

9175 2344, every 5th weekend of the month by rotation

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church

09:00
Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350

Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school

10:00
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

13:00
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 4pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station

13:30
Freestyle craft, art, sewing, quilting etc. session until 16:30, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,

2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

16:00
Sunday Scroungers bowls new players welcome, $5 per player, bowls provided, Newman Club,

Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
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The Cat, Bilby and Bindi

By Sonya Matheson

Besides the loveable pet moggy that stays

inside, many cats are left to roam around
Newman. Back in November 2013, laws
came into affect requiring all domestic cats
over the age of 6 months to be sterilised,
micro-chipped and registered with the
Shire. They are also required to wear a
collar with their registration tag to assist
with returning them to their rightful home.
Unfortunately, many cats are being left
to cause neighbourhood problems and
complaints especially around the light
industrial area. Complaints include noise,
attacks on family pets, and leaving stench
and filth. They are by nature nocturnal
animals.
With the Greening Australias visit to
Newman on 11 June with Terri, Bindi and
Robert Irwin came a number of encounters
around town including with the schools,
the Newman Visitor Centre, and the public
presentation at Boomerang Oval.
Among the fun and entertaining stories was
the important message of environmental
conservation.
Cats left un-checked may become feral and
cause problems with wildlife, injuring birds,
breeding indiscriminately and spreading
diseases.

One example touched upon during the

public evening presentation was that of
the Lesser Bilby which is already extinct,
and the Greater Bilby that is listed as
vulnerable while remaining in only a few
areas of Australia including the Pilbara.
They too are nocturnal by nature.
Sparse populations still exist in the Pilbara
and some around Newman. They dig deep,
spiralling burrows to help in avoidance of
predators and to assist with maintaining
temperatures. The Department of Parks
and Wildlife aims to survey and develop
long-term monitoring of bilbies in the
Pilbara.

Besides the obvious answer of desexing

and controlling domestic cats, People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
(PETA) believe that trapping referral cats
is the most humane option and offers
suggestions on how to make the process
as low stress as possible for the cat. PETA
offers suggestions as to what organisations
may be able to assist with rehabilitation or
other solutions and provision of trapping
systems.
The excitement of the Irwin visit to
Newman also raises awareness of precious
species in our own backyard.

Threats to the Bilby include plant

degradation, bushfires, farming, rabbits
and the dangers that feral cats cause the
few remaining Bilby by preying on them.
It has been shown that dingoes keep the
feral cat population down. Aerial baiting
has tended to work well against the fox
population that is also a threat to the Bilby.
Pets have many wonderful benefits for
their owners mental health and physical
wellbeing. It would be ideal to get the cat
issue under control so that the cared-for
cats can remain as family members in a
safe environment away from any damage
they may cause.

The Irwin family with Tracey Bennett, Newman

Visitor Centre
Photo by Selena Casey, Shire of East Pilbara

Aviation Protection Supervisor

Newman Airport
MSS Security is Australias largest security company with over 5,000 security professionals across Australia; and a national infrastructure including
offices in the capital cities of all states and territories. MSS Security is currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented individual who would like to
join our team in WA as an Aviation Protection Supervisor based at Newman Airport.
Working towards a full time capacity as part of the Newman Airport Management team, your primary areas of responsibility will include, but are not
limited to:

Aviation Security Supervisor is to oversee the provision of Aviation Security services at Newman Airport

Ensure delivery of optimum service levels as required by our clients.

Effectively co-ordinate operational and human resource requirements.

Liaise with client representatives.

Responsible for ensuring all staff are trained and qualified to work in a security screening environment as per legislative requirements.
The successful candidates will receive a corporate uniform and further training and career progression with Australias leading Security Company.
To be considered for the roles you will require the following professional competencies:

2 years Supervisory Experience

Certificate II Security

Current WA Security License

Current First Aid Certificate

A passion for customer service and a can-do attitude

Flexibility in work hours including working 12 hour shifts

Excellent verbal and written English language skills

Ability to work well in a team environment and independently

If you believe you have the skills, experience and qualifications to successfully perform in the aviation security sector we would like to hear from you.
To apply, please send your current CV to wa.recruitment@msssecurity.com.au
MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hydro-Mulching

By Sonya Matheson incorporating information

in the CCGs May 2015 Meeting Notes

In a battle to manage air quality, BHP

Billiton Iron Ore has a number of dust
suppression and monitoring procedures
in place including use of mine de-watering
and eight dust monitors situated within
Newman.
A new initiative was recently trialled;
Hydro-mulching. This involved the grinding
up of wooden pallets, wood material,
paper and cardboard; an opportunity
also for recycling. Biodegradable glue or
newspapers were used as binding agents.
BHP put their mixture through a machine
known as The Beast, which then sprayed
it out.
The papier-mch mixture was sprayed
over non-paved areas much the same as
hydro-seeding has been used for years and
as, at least, one WA company has been
doing in the mining industry for over a
decade.
Benefits of this method include dust
suppression, reducing the landfill footprint,
less emissions from waste and the ability to
re-use material.
BHP continues to look at options and
further opportunities as a result of this
trial.

Recycled Water

Your sewage is a leading example of

environmental sustainability thanks to
substantial investment by the Shire of East
Pilbara in an upgrade to its wastewater
treatment plant.
Millions of litres are being conserved by
the treated wastewaters use on parks and
gardens including the towns many large
sporting ovals.
Mel Rowe, Rowcon Pty Ltd, stated, There
is nothing as good as the Shire of East
Pilbaras processing plant nor is there
anything like it in Western Australia, citing
it as being one of the most efficiently
packaged sewerage plants in the world.
Newmans high school and the ambulance
station also use the recycled water to
maintain their grounds. It has also been
used in the past for the local racetrack.
The upgrade included a new clarifier
and pumping facility, allowing increased
treatment capacity and consistent
maintenance of high quality levels of
recycled water delivered to town.

Pet Desexing Myths

Debunked

By Dr Lucy van der Weide, BScBVMS,

Veterinarian Newman Veterinary Hospital

1. Desexing my pet will make them fat and

lazy.
Desexing is often done at an age when
the majority of their growing is almost
completed, a time where dogs are
prone to being overfed. Overfeeding
and lack of exercise will make your pet
fat, not desexing. If you feed your pet
an appropriate amount of quality food
and engage in regular daily exercise your
pet should not become overweight. As
for change in personality, desexed pets
may become calmer, easier to train and
will essentially be less frustrated looking
for a mate. Non-desexed pets are more
prone to escaping and jumping fences
and/or even getting in fights in order
to seek a mate. The good news is that
desexing will not make your pet lazy.
2. It is healthy for females to have at least
one litter.
For every season a bitch has, her risk of
developing breast cancer or developing
uterus infections increases. Desexing
before their first season is preventative
against breast cancer, which can be life
threatening. Breeding can also result
in birthing difficulties for your bitch,
sometimes requiring expensive surgery
to save the mum and her puppies.
Females do not need to have at least
one litter to have a fulfilling life. There
is certainly no medical or behavioural
reason for your female dog or cat to
reproduce.
3. My dog will lose his manliness. He does
not need to be neutered.
It may surprise you to know that entire
male dogs have increased risk of medical
problems. Prostatic disease is alarmingly
high in male entire dogs. In fact, 95% of
entire male dogs over the age of 5 years
will have enlargement of the prostate,
which can be uncomfortable and
make urinating or defecating difficult.
Prostatic enlargement can also result in

prostatic infections, abscesses and even

cancer.
Male dogs who are not desexed can
become highly frustrated if they are
unable to mate. This can result in
him escaping at all costs and even
becoming involved in dog fights etc. In
fact, almost 95% of our dog fights and
those hit by cars treated at the Newman
Veterinary Hospital involve an intact
male dog. Desexing them will take away
the frustration of them not having a
regular girlfriend and the undesirable
behaviours associated with that. For
example urinating on everything
including Dr Lucys leg, without making
him less of a man. If you are still not
convinced and are reluctant to get your
dog the snip, consider trying a Superlorin
Chip, which is a 6 or 12 month reversible
non-surgical option for male dogs.
4. Desexing is too expensive.
Spread out over the course of an
animals lifetime the cost of desexing
your pet is minimal. People are often
surprised to know that breeding and/
or the medical complications of not
desexing are often far more expensive
by comparison. Although a safe and
commonly
performed
veterinary
procedure, desexing your pet requires a
full anaesthetic and is considered major
surgery. At the Newman Veterinary
Hospital, to ensure your pets operation
is as safe as possible and to ensure your
pet is comfortable and pain free, we use
comprehensive anaesthetic monitoring,
place all animals on intravenous fluids,
use injectable and take-home pain relief
and provide a bucket to prevent your
pet from licking at their sutures. If cost
is a big concern consider adopting an
animal that has already been desexed
from an organisation like SAFE Newman.
The facts are:
Desexing prevents unwanted puppies
and kittens. There is a huge oversupply
of puppies and kittens in Australia and
sadly so many do not find homes.
Desexing has significant health benefits
such as preventing painful prostatic
disease in males and potentially lifethreatening uterus infections and
breast cancers in females.
Desexing can help prevent behavioural
problems like urine marking, escaping
and fighting.
Desexing for cats is now a legal
obligation with the WA new cat laws
now in force.
Desexing can save you money in the
long term. Desexed pets are even
entitled to a discount for registration
with the Shire of East Pilbara.

BMX is Back in Town ...

By Nicole Willis

It has been a 3 year dream of President Dean

Atkins to get BMX back up and running in
Newman, for kids and adults alike. As with
anything in life, it was far from easy and
began with the BMX club engaging with the
Shire of East Pilbara to get back the lease,
thanks to the perseverance of these three
women; Donna Portelli, Heather Coburn
and Kate Swanson who initially assisted in
obtaining the lease and assisted Dean in
securing funding through BHP Billiton Iron
Ores Community Grant process. Through
the pure determination of a few, the dream
has become a reality.
The team busted a gut to source a track
builder and designer, engaging with a
professional track design team at Dirtz
Company. The track was then constructed
by Damien Connelly, whose workmanship
is known throughout the Pilbara on building
both the Hedland and Tom Price tracks.
Flash forward to Sunday 7 June and the East
Pilbara BMX Club Committee were able to
see their passion pay off when they held
the BMX Open Day in Newman, after the
proposed open day the week before was
cancelled due to unseasonal rain. Riders
came from as far away as Tom Price, with
over 100 participants signing up on the day
to give it at go!
Dean would like to acknowledge and thank
the two professional coaches who made the

V8 Boats

By Dwayne Ehrenreich

The Newman Jetsprint Club hosted a

race meeting on 30 May including several
competitors from Perth taking up the
challenge in the lead up to the much larger
event that will be hosted on 15 August.
It was great to see some new competitors
and equally exciting to see the number of
women piloting these machines, several
making their debut. The newest edition
to Jetsprint racing is the juniors. Several
children, the youngest being 9, took part in
racing boats and some very skilful driving
was noticed throughout the event.
The track in Newman requires competitors
to really have their wits about them as the
corners are very closely spaced and come
up very quickly at such speeds.
The clubs first race meeting was in 2012
and the events are getting larger each time
they are run.

trek to Newman to support this sport and

impart their skills onto the next generation;
Phil Kerosene (Kero) and National Coach
Jade McPherson. Jade commented that he
could not believe how great the track was.
Other feedback by some of the out-of-town
competitors was that this could very well
be the best track in the Pilbara.
Dean would also like to thank committee
members: Steve Edwards (Perth contact),
Mick Manson, Glenn Tracey, Tobie Malia,
Richard Elam, Mark Brenzi, Leon Kay, David
Pennington and Neil Malia for all their hard
work to get the track to the high level it is.
Special thanks of course go to all the wives
and partners for also putting up with the
stress of making it all a reality too! Mark
explained the open day as Organised
Chaos as there were people constantly
coming through the gate from 9.30 am to 5
pm, making for a successful first day!
As with anything in Newman, community
spirit goes a long way and we are very
fortunate to have community minded
companies working here. Thanks go out
to BHP Billiton Iron Ore for supporting the
club to get the track off the ground, Geoff
from East Pilbara Panel Service, Robbo
from Tribute Group, Briety, Onsite, GCS,
Coates Hire, NRW for the use of the water
cart, East Pilbara Tyre Service, Newman
Low Loaders, Pilbara Logistics, Northwest
Waste Alliance, Newman Motocross, BnJ
Contracting, Savannahs, Drummond Mini
Diggers, WATM, Easy Hose, Stockman
Engineering,
EXP
Resources
and

Woolworths for the supply of the food

and drinks on the day. CFC Electrical and
Upholstery and Michelle Marlow from Tom
Price who did the registrations
If you or your child would like to get
involved with BMX in Newman, there
are some requirements. Bikes should
have working rear brakes, front brakes
(optional), no accessories (e.g. reflectors,
stunts pegs, chain guards or stands) and
handlebars MUST have covers or plugs on
the ends. Competitors need to wear the
correct attire; long pants and sleeves, fullface helmets, closed in shoes and gloves.
You can sign up as a member via the BMX
Australia website and find East Pilbara BMX
Club in the drop down box.
East Pilbara BMX Club has had their race
meeting on Sunday 21 June and will be
run weekly (at this stage), plus practice
every week 3:30 pm Wednesday. They are
also excited to announce that they will
be hosting the third round of the North
West Series on Saturday 25 July, this will
showcase riders from all over WA, so be
sure to support our own local riders!
There is still a long road ahead for the club
in establishing a sustainable track, with the
club applying for grants to install lighting
for night rides, canteen facilities and a
clubroom. If you are able to assist in any
way please jump onto their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
NewmanBMX for more information.

The club is always interested in hearing

from people who may be interested in V8
sprint boats. You do not need a boat to be
involved in the action and it is a great day
out.

club from the very early days and have

always assisted wherever they can include
BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Coates Hire, DTMT
Construction, the Shire of East Pilbara, and
Mchaffie Transport Australia (MTA).

The beauty of the sport is several

competitors 2 team the boat meaning the
same boat can have two different drivers
and two different navigators; so up to 4
people can be racing in the one boat. This
helps keep the cost a lot less prohibitive
than several other forms of motor sport.
They also have no tyres, no gearboxes and
best of all NO brakes.

Thanks also to the spectators, local and

some who travel great distances, for
coming out and enjoying the day for your
continued support in keeping this exciting
form of motorsport in Newman.

The Newman Jetsprint Club would like to

thank the many sponsors that assisted with
the early development of the track, several
local companies that helped turn it into a
reality.

See you all on 15 August for Round 1

when gates open 11.30 am for racing
commencing at 12 pm.

Without the volunteers that freely give

their time, the events would not be
possible.
Major Sponsors who have been with the

The August meeting is a joint effort between

the only two clubs in WA; Newman and one
in Baldivis, the West Coast Jetsprint Club.

If you would like to know more or find out

how to get involved, please contact the
local track promoters: Dwayne 0438 740
793 or Paul 0417 637 562.
Jet sprinting the greatest show on water
and sometimes land!!!!

The East Pilbara BMX track

makes a comeback
BHP Billiton Iron Ore is proud to have supported the comeback of the
East Pilbara BMX track. Officially re-opening on Sunday 7 June, the
community celebrated the milestone with a family fun day.
The East Pilbara BMX Club supports and encourages children and adults of all ages to participate in the
sport of BMX, to show off local skills while having a bit of fun and encouraging outdoor exercise.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore is proud to have contributed A$60,000 to fund the construction of the track and
provide an in-kind donation of two sea containers to be used as the clubrooms and kitchen.

Newman now has a new sporting facility for children and the wider community that provides opportunities
for participation, spectating and/or volunteering. Racers also have the chance to represent Newman in
nationwide races and the club will provide programs for disadvantaged children to ensure everyone in the
community can participate in the exciting events.
President of the BMX Club Dean Atkins is excited about the re-opening which brings back memories for
him and many other long term residents who used to race at the track when they were young.

Im pleased as a community that weve been able to re-establish the club and I appreciate immensely the
support from local business, community volunteers and BHP Billiton Iron Ore, he said.

www.bhpbilliton.com