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November 2015 Edition Issue 159

Pilbara Photography Groups 2015 Competition and Exhibition

The article relating to these photos is on page 4 of this edition.

Clouds and Termite Mounds by Amanda Wehr

2nd place in the Amateur division

Cost: Free
Value: Priceless

James Currys Campfire Sunset winner of the Amateur division

Through the Pilbara by Monique

Manson, 2nd place in the Professional
division

Mulla Mulla by Riley Stampfli

3rd place in the Kids category

1st in the Professional division, Bianca Woolhouses Fun in the

Pilbara Rain

2nd place in the Kids division, Going Country by Jessica Mitchell

Pilbara Kid by Kevin Mitchell, 3rd place in the Amateur division

and winner of the Peoples Choice Award

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Pioneers held a Thermomix raffle to raise

some much needed funds for the club, it
was drawn on AFL Grandfinal day and the
winners were; 1st: Kate Dark, 2nd: Mel
Harrison and 3rd: Anastasia Hain. Thanks
to everyone who supported the club by
purchasing a ticket.

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The Shire of East Pilbara will be holding the

annual bulk verge collection on the week
commencing 9 November. All household
bulk rubbish and green waste that is neatly
stacked on the verge for collection prior
to this date will be picked up. There are
restrictions as to what can be collected
and the size and placement of the rubbish.
Details can be found at http://www.
eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/Shire-Services/
Waste-management-services/Rubbishdisposal-and-tip
As mentioned in the previous edition of
Newman News, twice weekly rubbish
collection with the green lids began in
October and will continue until the end of
April.

Car Colour Crashes

According to RAC, a recent study was

undertaken into whether the colour of your
car influences the risk of a crash. Black,
blue, grey, green and silver were found to
be more likely to be involved in a crash.
The comparative risk was greater during
daylight hours. The risk was up to 10%
greater than that of white cars, with yellow
coming in second. Perhaps supporting the
call for using headlights even during the
day. However, neither study could confirm
if the crashes were related to the behaviour
of the drivers who chose a particular colour
or solely the colour itself.

Pink Ribbon Event

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On 19 October Newman House was

transformed into a sea of pink to host
the annual Pink Ribbon morning tea for
breast cancer research, with some 50 to 60
people attending. The event was organised
by Georgie McInerney, with Naomi Ahmedi
and Lynne Craigie being instrumental in
making the morning a success. The morning
raised $1,855 for the cause through
donations and raffles. Georgie would
like to thank the community who were
so very much involved; with donations
of prizes received from businesses and
individuals, help setting up, baking for the
event, helping the event run, and the big
clear up afterwards. Well done to all who
participated showing how generous our
community is.

National Observances in November

Lung Health Awareness Month
Movember for Mens Health
National Novel Writing Month
and 19 November 2015 is International
Mens Day

PPGs 2015 Comp. and

Expo.
Selected images are shown on the front
cover of this edition.

The Pilbara Photography Competition and

Exhibition for 2015 was held and exhibited
in August and September at the Newman
Visitor Centre with many entries being
printed and displayed for the public to view
and vote on.
The professional, amateur and kids
categories were judged by Nigel Gaunt of
Red Dirt Photography.

Amateur Division

3rd Kevin Mitchell for his Pilbara Kid

2nd Amanda Wehr for her print Clouds
and Termite Mounds
1st James Curry for his print Campfire
Sunset

9th - Ashley Manson - Big Bang

10th - Sarah Stampfli - Wunna Munna
11th - Bianca Woolhouse - A Day in the
Life of a Miner
12th - Sam Weir - Backward Glance
The
Pilbara
Photography
Groups
committee includes Bianca Woolhouse
of Avant-Garde, Sarah Stampfli of Serene
Bedlam, Kevin Mitchell of Chasing Stars,
and Monique Manson of Capture This,
who dedicated their time to making this
exhibition and competition possible.
The Pilbara Photography Group and the
exhibition and competition are proudly
supported by BHP Billiton Iron Ore.
Endless thanks go to Tracey and her team
at Newman Visitor Centre for hosting the
exhibition and the awards ceremony.

Professional Division

NAIDOC Softball
By Nicole Willis

On Sunday 18 October, Newman hosted

its first NAIDOC Softball Carnival proudly
supported by Fortescue Metals Group.
While NAIDOC week is celebrated in
July, the carnival was delayed due to the
availability of many of the Indigenous
teams out at country for the Western
Desert Carnival.
Five teams attended the 7-aside round
robin game, starting at 2 pm and finishing
with the grand final at 6 pm.
It was a very competitive afternoon of
softball with the ladies giving it their all
and it came down to the last two games
determining the teams for the grand final,
with Rangers winning three games, Hawks
2 winning three and drawing one and the
Dream Team just missed out by winning
two.
The grand final was a real nail biter with it
being won by just one run, with Hawks 2
taking the victory.

3rd Bianca Woolhouse for her print A day

in the life of a Miner
2nd Monique Manson for her print
Through the Pilbara
1st Bianca Woolhouse for Fun in the
Pilbara Rain
3rd Riley Stampfli for her print Mulla Mulla
2nd Jessica Mitchell for her print
Going Country
1st Riley Stampfli for her print Grasshopper

Overall winners for the day were:

Winner: Hawks 2
Runner up: Rangers
Best on Ground in the Grand Final: Jackie
Bickendorf
Rising Star in the Grand Final: Gavina
Best on Ground Overall: Kelli Jones
Rising Star Overall: Renee Clifton

The Peoples Choice Awards were judged

by people who viewed the exhibition at
the Newman Visitor Centre and by the
Pilbara Photography Group on Facebook.
First prize in the amateur and professional
division was Kevin Mitchell for Pilbara Kid.
First prize in the kids division was Jessica
Mitchell for her print Patterns of the Earth
and she was awarded.

Special thanks to Jen Cumbers from the

East Pilbara Softball Association and Jackie
Bickendorf for assisting in the organisation
of the event. To the umpires on the day
Tina Wilson, Jen Cumbers and Michael
Kendrick and to all the teams that fielded
a side on the day it would not be made
possible without you all. Heres to 2016
being bigger and better.

Kids Division

The Beach
Indoor Play
Centre

The following have been selected to appear

in the PPG calendar for 2016 which will be
available for sale through the Newman
Visitor Centre.
1st - Kevin Mitchell - Pilbara Kid
2nd - James Curry - Campfire Sunset
3rd - Shayne Purnell - Pilbara Colours
4th - Graeme Mounsey - Layers of Time
5th - Paul Marion - Kermits Pool
6th - Bianca Woolhouse - Fun in the
Pilbara Rain
7th - James Curry - Spa Pool
8th - Amanda Wehr - Clouds and Termite
Mounds

Pilbara Photo Comp. and Expo third place

winner in the Professional division: Bianca
Woolhouses A day in the life of a Miner.
Original in colour.

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Teddy Bears Picnic

If you went down to the woods (a.k.a.
NNC) on 20 October, there sure was a big
surprise, for every child that ever there
was (well lots anyway) had gather there for
certain because that was the day the teddy
bears had their picnic.
The Newman Neighbourhood Centre held a
Teddy Bears Picnic during their Time Out.
Parents were included in the morning tea
on the front grassed area of the centre for
the first hour and a half, then the children
moved into the designated crche area
where they did craft and colouring in.
The special morning tea included teddy
bear sandwiches, jelly, teddy biscuits and
fruit. The children brought along their
favourite teddy and were encouraged to
participate in games, dancing and singing
all about teddy bears.
It was really great to see the children
enjoying the morning and they all looked
delightfully exhausted upon leaving. Each
child received a laminated Teddy Certificate
highlighting something unique about their
Teddy.
NNC is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to
2:30 pm. Monday to Thursday they offer
a crche service available for three hours
while parents can participate in study,
craft or timeout, this is at a small cost $3
per adult, $5 for first child and $3 each
additional child in creche.
NNC also offers Friday morning family craft
also weekend and evening craft sessions.
Please feel free to drop in to 2 Mackay
Street or call 9175 1516. Thank you to all
NNC patrons who utilise the facilities.

Reflection Tour band

Photograph by Shire of East Pilbara

Reflections Tour
By Sonya Matheson

The 2015 Reflection Tour in Newman

was held on Sunday 27 September at the
Newman Golf Club with free entry courtesy
of the Shire of East Pilbara. First up was
Newmans songstress Desir Burger. The
band followed with their unusual mix of
didgeridoo, guitar, harmonica, percussion,
flute, violin and cello creating an unique
sound with original songs and a few
interpretations of covers. Delicious food
was made available by the Newman Golf
Club Whole Foods Cafe.
Desir Burger performing at the Reflection Tour
concert
Photograph by Shire of East Pilbara

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV 2015

1 November

The Newman Clubs AGM, 12 noon at the Club, Nick Dew on 0419 192 691

3 November

Melbourne Cup; various events around town

6 November

National Walk to Work day

7 November

Hillview Speedway club meet, entry $5 with kids under 12 free,

Brooke Peacock, Treasurer brooke@captainjack.com.au

8 November

Light the Night lantern walk supporting the Leukaemia Foundation,

Boomerang Oval at 18:00, Jessica 0415 699 991,
my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/Newman

9 November

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

9 November

Annual bulk verge rubbish collection week begins have your household bulk rubbish and green waste ready
in advance in accordance with the rules http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/Shire-Services/Waste-managementservices/Rubbish-disposal-and-tip

9 November

Newman Day Care Centres AGM; 18:00 at the centre opposite the Newman Club, 9175 1991,
committee.ndaycare@westnet.com.au

9-10 November

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

11 November

Remembrance Day at 11:00

12 November

Hillview Speedway general meeting 19:00, new volunteers and drivers welcome, Brooke Peacock, Treasurer
brooke@captainjack.com.au

16 November

Newman Neighbourhood Centres AGM, 09:00, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

16 November

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

19 November

International Mens Day

20 November

Closing date for the Thank a Volunteer awards, Hannah Petrickovic: 9175 8000 or ccs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

21 November

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

21 November

Hillview Speedway club meet, entry $5 with kids under 12 free, Brooke Peacock, Treasurer
brooke@captainjack.com.au

21-22 November

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

26 November

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

26-27 November

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

COMING LATER THIS YEAR

4 December

Hillview Speedway general meeting 19:00, new volunteers and drivers welcome, Brooke Peacock, Treasurer
brooke@captainjack.com.au

5 December

Thank a Volunteer day, Shire of East Pilbara

5 December

Newman Mainstreet Projects Christmas markets, 17:00 - 20:00, nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

12 December

Hillview Speedway Christmas night productions, Brooke Peacock, Treasurer brooke@captainjack.com.au

13 December

Newman Christmas events and activities hosted by the Shire, Boomerang Pavilion commencing at 13:00 with
a craft and poetry workshop; 18:00 for a Christmas BBQ, party games and giveaways; 19:30 for the annual
Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Shire administrations grounds; for further details contact the Community
Wellbeing team on 9175 8000 or ccs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

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,
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
09:30
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
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
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
09:30
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
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

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
Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school
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

08:30



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10:00


13:00

13:30


16:00

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Meet Jay Ahmedi

By Sonya Matheson

Amongst our renewed and new Shire

Council members is Jeton (Jay) Ahmedi. He
was born in the Newman Hospital at a time
before new mothers were encourage to
go to larger locales. His father was driving
haul trucks for over 30 years, retiring three
years ago.
He and his two brothers went to Newman
Primary School and then he progressed to
Newmans high school. He says of Newman
that he had the best childhood in this
town and feel I am the person I am today
because of the life this community offered
me; acceptance, safety and family.
His first ever job was at the old Chicken
Treat in Newman spending his first pay
cheque buying a Savage Garden CD.
After graduation, he moved to Melbourne
to study hospitality management. During
his seven and a half years in Melbourne he
met his wife, Naomi (known throughout
town for her work in the community). In
2009, planning his move back to Newman
to help with the family business, he asked
Naomi, who he had been dating for less
than a year, to join him. Six and a half years
later they still reside in Newman.

Having returned after so many years, it was

no longer the quiet town with a population
of 3000 people. It was the beginning of
a mining boom and a very dynamic and
diverse community. It was nice though to
see so many familiar faces still residing in
the town, said Jay.
In addition to his new role as a Councillor for
the Shire of East Pilbara, Jay is the Business
Office Manager for the Newman Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), which
represents and supports local businesses.
He is also a volunteer for some clubs in
town and undertakes committee roles.
Jay has the support of his and Naomis
family members living in Newman. They
have adopted two S.A.F.E. rescue cats
(Saving Animals from Euthanasia) and a
dog, Milo. He says that If it was up to my
wife, we would have a farm living in our
home.
His hobbies include golf, soccer (Liverpool
apparently!), cricket, football, movies and
international travel with the objective of
exploring more of Western Australia in the
coming year.
Our Councillors, including Jay, welcome
your suggestions and comments and are
available at the Boulevard Shopping Centre
on dates that will be announced soon.

PDCs Board Visits Newman

The Pilbara Development Commission
(PDC) aims to support sustainability in the
Pilbara by investigating a broader economic
base and improving social infrastructure
attracting population growth.
The PDCs Board visited Newman in October
for their two-day meeting. They meet bimonthly in different locations in the Pilbara
to view progress and challenges.
The Board took a tour of Newman visiting
investments and developments underway
including the revitalisation of the town
centre and the delayed completion of the
East Pilbara Arts Centre. Both projects have
been supported by the State Governments
Royalties for Regions Pilbara Cities
programme administered by the PDC.
Mr Terry Hill, Acting CEO of the Commission
said Newman is much more than just a
mining town, it is a vibrant community
were people are choosing to live and work.
Newman is an important regional centre,
and the developments and plans to
revitalise and grow the town reflect this.

Small and medium businesses will play a

key role in ensuring the town captures new
opportunities for growth Mr Hill said.
The local communities within the region
are pivotal to achieving a prosperous and
sustainable future for the region, and
working together is key to implementing
and achieving all the objectives set out in
the Blueprint Mr Hill said.
The PDCs website reports that the East
Pilbara has a population of 11,950 of
which 57.32% are eligible for the potential
workforce. 16.01% are below the age of 15
and 1.56% are 65 years and older.
The PDC reports the population growth
through the whole Pilbara region as being:
41,009 in 2006
59,897 in 2011
67,503 in 2014

Shires New Council

Congratulations to the Shire of East
Pilbaras newly elected Council sworn in on
22 October.
South Ward (encompassing Newman):
Jay Ahmedi (25.02%)
Lynne Craigie (19.15%)
Craig Hoyer (18.88%)
Gerry Parsons (18.68%)
East Ward: John Jakobson was elected
unopposed
Lower Central Ward: Biddy Schill was
elected unopposed
North West Ward: Michael Kitchin was
elected unopposed
The South Ward experienced a voter
turnout rate of 29.27%, which included
postal votes. While in appearance this
seems low, it is greater than 2013 of 25.68%
and is very much inline with other Councils
in Western Australia.
Karratha - 24.87% and 27.01% turnout
Port Hedland - 29.3%
Ashburton - 23.66% and an exceptional
turnout in another ward of 55.24%
Wyndam/East Kimberley - 28.89%
Wiluna - 14.94%
Upper Gascoyne - 30.68%
The Shire of East Pilbara Councillors
welcome your feedback, concerns,
opinions on issues, and requests for
information. They regularly have mornings
at the Boulevard Shopping Centre where
you may approach them too. Dates will be
made available soon.

International
Volunteer Day

Nominations close 20 November.

Youth and Adult categories are available for
you to nominate people in our community
who volunteer their time making so many
services and activities available for us to all
benefit. You can nominate more than one
person, if you wish.
There will be a special event on 5 December.
Applications and more information can be
found at the following website or at the
Shire offices.
http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/OurCommunity/Volunteering
For more information contact
Hannah Petrickovic: 9175 8000 or
ccs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

Saints Club Annual Presentations

Golf for Charity

Saints Football and Sporting Club held their

annual Phil Noble Medal Presentation night
on Saturday 10 October. It was a fantastic
evening, celebrating the successful year
Saints had after winning the NNFL BHP
Billiton Grand Final against Tigers.

The Newman Chamber of Commerce and

Industry (NCCI) held a golf game for charity
on 26 September. The game was held in the
traditional Ambrose competition.

By Callam Truesdale, Saints Football and Sporting Clubs President

Some awards to highlight that were

presented on the evening included:
Nathan Ramsey - 2015 Phil Noble Fairest
and Best and Leading Goal Kicker
Sachin Barr received:
Best Player in Grand Final
Best 1st Year Player
Best Under 21
Runner up Fairest and Best
Nathan and Sachin have both had an
outstanding year of football for Saints.
Both were also recognised at the NNFL
McLennan Medal Count with Nathan
receiving the Dearlove Medal (leading goal
kicker for the league) and Sachin being the
2015 McLennan Medallist (best and fairest
for the NNFL).
Other recipients on the night were:
Football Awards
Coach's Award - Shaun Forsyth
Most Improved - Cameron Duncan
Thomson
Best Backman - Kieren Elliott
Best Utility - Morgan Tucker

Netball Awards
Saints 1 Runner-up F&B - Tamara Gilla
Saints 1 F&B - Gemma Thomas
Saints 2 Runner up F&B - Amy Burrow
Saints 2 F&B - Laura Austin
It was also a night to recognise volunteers
who have contributed greatly to Saints in
current and past years. Alicia Truesdale
received Club-person of the Year for
recognition of her dedication and work as
Secretary and Bar and Kitchen Manager for
the 2015 Season.
Melanie Wood received Life Membership
for the Club for her outstanding service on
the committee for over six years. During
these years she had been an asset to the
club having volunteered for numerous
roles; from cleaner to now the 2015/2016
Vice President.
The Saints offers year-round sporting
activities including AFL, netball, cricket,
womens softball as well as social events
throughout the year. For more information
about playing, coaching, contributing
and volunteering please contact the Club
Secretary on 0438 923 832.

Forty-four players were in the competition

and raised $2,400 to support the Newman
St John Ambulance and the Newman
Volunteer Fire Brigade. NCCI is looking
at making this an annual event due to its
great success.
This provided a great opportunity for
organisations to undertake team building.
NCCI holds regular monthly events to
benefit business members through business
support, advertisement, networking,
information sharing and advocating on
their behalf. For further information please
contact them at admin@newmancci.com.
au or 9175 0042.
This golf competition and funds raised
would not have been possibly without
generosity shown by Caltex Star Mart,
Fortescue Golf Club, WA Fire and Rescue,
Newman Bakery Takeaway, Newman
Golf Club Whole Foods Caf, St John
Ambulance, Red Sands, Galvins Plumbing
Supplies, Newman Hotel, Seasons Hotel
and, of course, NCCI.

Right: Melanie Wood (awarded Life

Membership) with her husband Phill Wood
Photograph by Nathan Ramsey
Below: Nathan Ramsey (Phil Noble Fairest and
Best and Leading Goal Kicker) with Jodi Green
Photograph by Melanie Wood

Above: Enjoying the game

Photograph by NCCI

Below: Kirby and the Galvins Plumbing team,

Jay Ahmedi (NCCI) and Tristan Bergmann
Fortescue Golf Clubs President
Photograph by NCCI

Meet Andrew Price

By Sonya Matheson

If you have not already met Andrew Price

around town, we hope you make his
acquaintance.
Andrew moved to Newman in June 2009
with his lovely wife, Nano, and their dog
Tom Yum, when he started work at the
Newman Aquatic Centre. As Coordinator
Aquatic Services he looks after the yearround activities at the pool.
He also volunteers with many sporting
events in the community including fun
runs, triathlons and the like. He has also
dedicated his time as a St John Ambulance
Volunteer for six years.
Andrew likes to keep fit with healthy
lifestyle and is currently training for 14 day
Everest base camp trek in April 2016.
This October, he chose to take part in the
Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer
with the goal of riding 800 km.
His motivation is the fact that cancer is the
largest killer disease of children in Australia.
Three children die of cancer every week in
Australia.

Andrew says of his 800 km cycling, It will

be tough, but it's nothing compared to
what these kids face every day of their lives
as they battle this terrible disease. Kids
should be living life, not fighting for it.
He is putting a call out for sponsorship to
raise funds that get donated to the Childrens
Medical Research Institute (CMRI), which
was formed in 1988. They have since
made strides into DNA diagnostics and are
researching cancer inhibitors in order to
kills cancer cells without harming healthy
cells. Through a partnership, CMRI are also
working on anti-cancer therapeutics with
fewer side effects.
Greg Johnson from the Great Cycle
Challenge said they raised $2.15 million in
2014. This year 8,700 cyclists are registered
which is two thousand more than last year.
While the challenge officially ended on 31
October, the platform stays open for people
to complete their challenge and raise
further funds for this important research
into childhood cancers.
If you are able to sponsor Andrews goal,
please consider donating at this website
where you can also track his progress.
https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/
Riders/AndrewPrice

E.P. BMX Presentations

Photos below with more printed on the back
cover of this edition.

With the East Pilbara BMX Club having

their re-opening earlier this year sporting
spectacular new tracks, they hosted their
presentation and AGM night on 17 October.
All their riders received awards presented
by some of the clubs sponsors. There was
also fun with a bouncy castle and other
childrens activities.
It was held at the Panna Riders Club which
adjoins their track. Catering was sponsored
by Ahrens and all the trophies were
donated by Lendlease.
The AGM was a huge success with an
outstanding number of people putting
their hand up to form the new committee
and they are all excited to start the next
season in March 2016.
Stepping down from the role of President
was Dean Atkins who dedicated three years
of hard work to get the club up and running
allowing this first successful year.
For further information about the East
Pilbara BMX Club and its activities, please
contact President Mick on 0438 301 530 or
epbmxclub@hotmail.com
Also available on Facebook East Pilbara
BMX Club, this will provide all information
on upcoming events and details on the
2016 race season.

Andrew Price cycling to fight kids cancer

Photograph provided by the Shire of East Pilbara

Zac and Shaley from Ahrens presenting the

awards to the 9 y.o. boys
Photograph by Monique Manson
Capture This Photography

Pat Bourke from BHP Billiton presenting an

award to Jess
By Monique Manson Capture This

Kahachin Rainford winner of the Rider

with the most points award
Photograph by Monique Manson
Capture This Photography

Organisations and Newman residents are invited

to attend BHP Billitons regular
Community Consultative Group (CCG) meetings
Hear about:

Upcoming BHP Billiton projects

and investments
Shire of East Pilbara updates
Whats happening in Town

When and where?

Last Wednesday of every month

9.30am to 11.30am
Newman House
(46 Iron Ore Parade)

www.bhpbilliton.com

How do I access the program?

If you wish to be a part of the

2015 CCG meetings, please contact
the BHP Billiton Newman Community
Relations team on (08) 9175 3675 or
newmancommunity@bhpbilliton.com

Outrams National Championship Success

By Sonya Matheson

Mitchell Outram, at 15 years of age,

has had an extremely successful year
in motocross. He won two state junior
motocross titles and then went on to win
the heavily contested 85cc class at the
2015 KTM Australian Junior Motocross
Championships in Bunbury.
Between April and September this year,
Mitchell attended six rounds of motocross
in Perth racing in both the 85cc and 125cc
classes undertaking three races per class
each time. This culminated in him becoming
the 2015 WA State Junior Champion in both
classes. This takes both intense physical and
mental dedication. He attributes this partly
to the support received by Yvain Agir from
the Newman Boxing Club who directed his
training programme throughout the year
and to his mothers lolly bag of sugar for
energy.

At the end of September, Mitchell competed

in the national championships over six
days and was declared the 2015 National
85cc Champion in the 14-U16 class. He
also placed an impressive seventh out of a
field of 50 of Australias finest competitors
in the 125cc class which included major
Australian team riders who filled out the
remaining top ten positions.
During the series, he drove the round trip
from Newman to Perth each time. Well,
his parents did. He claims to have slept
much of the way. Despite all this travel,
winning both of dual state and the national
championship titles is an extremely rare
feat.

Mitchell, having been racing competitively

since he was seven years old, is already
focussing on next years State and National
competitions. After some well-earned
rest he will return to the boxing gym and
the local Newman motocross track in
preparation.
Mitchell would like to thank the local
support he received this season. Without
them he would have been unable to
secure these championships. Thanks to the
Newman Boxing Club, Lend Lease Newman
Operations, the Shire of East Pilbara, the
Newman Motorcycle Club and, of course,
his family and friends.

Mitchell on his 125cc securing the

2015 Kid of the Cross Title, Southern Cross WA
Photographs by Jeremy Hammer from
PureMX.com.au

Mini Wheeler presentations at E.P. BMX Club

By Monique Manson Capture This
Photography

Mitchell working the sand and the Australian

Championship at the Australian Junior Motocross Titles
Photography by Gordon from True Spirit Photos

The 6 y.o. boys receiving their trophies at East Pilbara BMX Club
By Monique Manson Capture This Photography