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August 2017, Issue 178

The Square has Opened Sunday wound up the weekends events

with the Newman Recreation Centre team
providing a community exercise class to
Newmans Town Centre held its grand
kick start the morning, then the fairies and
opening on the weekend of 28-30 July. A
pirate returned to the stage to entertain
project by Landcorp, it has been about a
the children, before a community barbecue
decade in the planning and the day finally
while the crowd was entertained by local
arrived for the community of Newman to
artists Robbers Dog.
begin enjoying the space.

The first main project of the Town

Revitalisation Plan was Newman House Landcorps Brad Pawlenko, PDCs Terry Hill,
that was completed in 2010. Iron Parade Labours Kevin Michel and Shire of East Pilbara
was opened in 2012 creating a main road President Lynne Craigie with CEO Allen Cooper
for residents and visitors to easily access officially opening The Square
the town centre. The Square is the Photograph by Serene Bedlam Photography
culmination of that plan.
began at 4pm with entertainment by The
Merindas, local artist Tiriki Henare and fire
The design of The Square has taking into
show by the Pirate. The new commercial Crowds enjoying the Saturday entertainment
account the Pilbara climate, with the
kitchen was put to good use by the local Photograph by Nicole Willis
covered walkway. The artwork, such
Filipino Association of Newman, who
as the cloud rocks, were made by the
cooked for the crowd.
Nyiyaparli people representing their story
of rainmakers.
The celebrations continued throughout
Saturday with Mainstreet Markets stalls,
It was proposed that the space would be
barbecue cooked by the local Newman Vets
ran by a local not-for-profit organisation,
Football Club and roving shows provided by
but due to the current economic climate
traveling artists, many of whom the Shire
the Shire of East Pilbara have taken over
had engaged for previous Fusion Festivals.
the running of the commercial entity that
The afternoon ended with the new LED
is The Square.
screen showing the Lego Batman Movie
for the whole family to enjoy. LED screen in action
The festivities of the weekend began with
the official opening by invitation only. Photograph by Nicole Willis
Shire President Lynne Craigie addressed
the attendees, she read out a letter from
Brendan Grylls who was unable to attend,
but was involved through most of the
planning phase through his Royalties for
Regions involvement.

Terry Hill, CEO of the Pilbara Development

Commission (PDC) commented that the
new Square was pretty bold including a
James Searle and his daughters, raising
huge tv, commercial kitchen and a great awareness for depression and suicide
retail spot. Pretty boldandin the Pilbara. prevention Stall holders at the Mainstreet Markets
Following the formal opening, festivities Photograph by Nicole Willis Photograph by Nicole Willis
Recognising Indigenous
Professional Excellence.
2017 ORESOME NAIDOC Awards.
BHPs inaugural 2017 ORESOME NAIDOC Awards acknowledges significant contributions
and hard work demonstrated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees across
our Mt Whaleback and Eastern Ridge workforce.

Held in the first full week of July, NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
history, culture and achievements. It is also an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous
Australians make to our country and our society. BHP congratulates ORESOME NAIDOC Award recipients
Geoffrey Barley (Mt Whaleback) and Lloyd Shay (Eastern Ridge) honoured early last month for their
exceptional work as highly valuable members of the team. The Awards are just one of the ways BHP
continues to further Indigenous interests internally and externally.
For more NAIDOC Award details please email newmancommunity@bhpbilliton.com or phone 9175 3502.

@bhp @BHPWA
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Local Justice of the Peace
The question is so often asked on the local
Facebook groups Who are the local JPs in
town?. There are over six Justices of the
Peace and below is a list of contacts:
Jeton Ahmedi 0458 333 522
Michelle Baines 0408 917 584
Scott Baines 0409 936 432
Allen Cooper 0427 986 420
Anita Grace 9175 1040
Paul Foster 0418 955 253
Francesca Manuela 9175 0148 or
0404 518 416
Please remember that the above people
volunteer their time to the community
and due to other commitments might not
always been available when you require
their services, so please be respectful.
Local Government Elections
It is election time for our Local Government,
Shire of East Pilbara. If you know someone
who would represent the people of
Newman as a candidate for the upcoming
elections, or perhaps you would like to
elect to run? Information can be found
on: https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/
elections/local.
Candidates are required to nominate up
to 37 days prior to polling day, which are
held on the third Saturday in October.
Nominations open 44 days prior to election
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day. Councillors are elected for a term
of four years, so should you consider
nominating be prepared for the long haul.
Newman Race Day
Pop it in your calendar, the Newman horse
races is returning on Saturday 26 August.
The committee are appealing to the
community to get behind and support this
great event. If there is not enough support,
the Newman races will be a thing of the
past.
In 2016 the race meet was cancelled due
to a rabbit problem, which made the
track unsafe. As most clubs struggle with
volunteers the turf club committee was
near to non existent with the President,
Nigel Weston trying to keep things going
from Adelaide. In November a new
committee of six was formed by passionate
volunteers who believed the loss of such an
event would be sad to lose.
It has been quite challenging for the
new committee and through support of
each other and guidance from previous
members and other clubs, along BHPs
sponsorship, things are beginning to fall
into place. If you would like to support
this great community event, please
email: epraceclub@gmail.com for more
information. See you trackside.
Shire CEO Resigns
The Shire of East Pilbaras longest serving
Chief Executive Officer, Allen Cooper, is
calling it a day, leaving the position in
December.
Allen and wife, Debbie, have called
Newman home for the past 20 plus years
and have seen many changes throughout
Newman and the surrounding Shire.
Newman News wishes the Coopers all the
best on their next endeavour.

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Pink Ribbon Luncheon
by Nicole Willis
Newman House was the backdrop for
Pilbara Legal Services Pink Ribbon
Luncheon on Friday 7 July. Over 60 people
attended the event.
The luncheon had a Maori theme with
the children of Te Kapa Haka Te Roopu Tai
Tamariki O Newman Maori Culture Group
performing for the room.
Guest speaker and Shire President, Lynne
Craigie spoke from the heart about how
friends of cancer patients can help by
simply being there and being an ear to
listen on the good days and the bad.
Fran Manuela and Lynne Craigie
Photograph by Tania Tucker
An Evening with Barry
Hall
by Nicole Willis in collaboration with Melanie
Wood
AFL legend, Big Bad Barry Hall made a visit
to Newman on Saturday 8 July thanks to
Saints Football and Sporting Club.
Four time All-Australian full forward,
Barrys career spanned over 15 years from
1996 to 2011 and was best known for his
time with the Sydney Swans. However,
Barry began his footballing career with the
St Kilda Football Club and ended his time
with the Western Bulldogs.
Barry was a former junior boxing champion,
moving to Melbourne at the tender age
of 12 to pursue a boxing career. Winning
a state title in his early teenage years,
Barry fought in 15 fights by the age of 15.
However, Barry was picked up in the 1995
draft and thus began his AFL chapter, for
which he was the first player to kick 100
goals for three different clubs and has
cemented him as one of the legends of the
game.
Humble man that he is, Barry had a kick
of the footy and chat with local year 5
and 6 students at the Capricorn oval in
Te Kapa Haka Te Roupu Tai Tamariki O Newman Maori Culture Group performers
Photograph by Tania Tucker
Chrissy Nicholson followed Lynne,
and spoke about her own diagnosis in
October 2016. Both women shared their
experiences of having to travel back and
forth to Perth to undergo treatment and
the toll this can take on you if you do not
have the right support systems in place
both locally and in the city.
Debbie Stockton, chief executive officer of
East Pilbara Independent Support (EPIS),
spoke to the room about losing women
close to her to the disease. While Debbie,
herself has had her own cancer journey
from the age of 38 when she was diagnosed
with cervical cancer. After being isolated
by those closest to her, Debbie makes a
concerted effort to reach out to those
around her touched by cancer so they do
Barry Hall outside Saints Football and Sporting
Club prior to the event
Photograph by Melanie Wood
the afternoon, running the group through
some drills before taking time to sign items
and take photographs with the children.
The ticketed event began at 6:00pm with
local Craig Hoyer, himself and ex-AFL player,
interviewed Barry about his AFL career.
From there the night progressed with
sports memorabilia auction. Barry stuck
around for the rest of the night mingling
with the crowd.
The evening was the clubs major fundraiser
for the season and was well attended, with
up to 90 tickets being sold prior to the
not feel the abandonment she felt at her
time of need.
Hearing these three brave womens
personal stories of survival was awe
inspiring and it was touching to hear
about their experiences of isolation and
determination to overcome all obstacles.
The event raised over $1,223 for the
McGrath Foundation Ltd. The Foundation
is specific to breast cancer and funds the
Breast Care Nurses in rural and remote
communities across Australia. Well done
to the ladies from Pilbara Community Legal
Service Inc. for coordinating the event and
catering, also to all the businesses within
the community who supported the event
through donations of prizes and catering.
Barry sharing his stories with the generation of
football legends
Photograph by Melanie Wood
event. The auction was a great success with
all money raised going towards renovations
of the clubroom during the off season.
Barry was described as a great guy who
spent the night chatting and answering
questions, as well as finding time to get up
on the dance floor with DJ Viv providing
the tunes.
The room listening intently to Craig and Barry
Photograph by Melanie Wood
Rangers install new
signs on the Canning
Stock Route
by Zan King, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
Ranger teams have been out on the Canning
Stock Route installing new well signs with
the correct Martu name and spelling.
The Kunawarritji and Punmu rangers
spent four days installing nine of these
signs between Well 33 and Well 40 a total
distance of 200km of the Stock Route. The
Kunawarritji rangers were well supported
by the Punmu rangers who drove across
to help. It was really positive to see teams
coming together, and the women involved
and encouraged to install signs.
The Punmu women installed two signs
on their own: Lipuru (Well 37) and Kilkil
(Well 36). It was the first time the rangers
were involved in activities such as digging
signage posts, using a spirit meter and
setting concrete. For two of the younger
Punmu women, it was also their first time
working for KJ and being on that part of
Martu country.
During the trip Martu elders shared their
stories. The rangers learnt about the
deaths of Martu pujiman (bushman) and
whitefellas on the Canning Stock Route,
interactions with drovers and stories of
pujiman life.
The Parnngurr rangers installed a number
of signs along their section of the Canning
Stock Route and reported back on the
positive interaction with tourists as permits
were checked and evening meals shared
around the camp fire. Newly developed
information packs handed out on the
Canning Stock Route this year to tourists
are proving to be a real hit.
Parnngurr ranger team installing sign at Tiwa
Photograph by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
Punmu and Kunawarritji ranger teams out on
country installing signs on the Canning Stock
Route
Photograph by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
The packs were developed with the aim
of enhancing visitor experience while on
Martu country and the Canning Stock Route,
increasing awareness and knowledge of
the natural and cultural values of the area,
as well as promoting the work of the Martu
rangers. The packs include a copy of the
Canning Stock Route booklet, a USB with
a selection of KJ movies, five KJ postcards
and a booklet outlining the programs
and activities undertaken by KJ, with an
emphasis on KJs Martu ranger program.
All of the ranger teams will continue
to work along the Canning Stock Route
managing the country and sharing their
stories with the tourists.
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 2017
4 August National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day, 11:00-14:00 at
Boomerang Oval, a free event including food, arts, music, cultural activities for all
children and their families

5 August Newman National Football League McLennan Cup count at Centrals Football and
Sporting Club.

5 August Filipino Association of Newman FIRE & ICE, 18:30 onwards at the East Pilbara
Art Centre, tickets $60 per person, this event is also for the benefit of St. John
Ambulance, WA Police Legacy, Newman SAFE and a feeding program in Philippines,
Filipinoassociationnewman2017@gmail.com

6 August Newman Family Fun Run with 21, 10, 5 or 1.8 km with a brunch and competitor bag with entry fee, $20 adults, $10 under 18 y.o.,
entry is free for under 6 y.o. registrations through the recreation centre

9 August United Nations International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples

11 August Newman Netball Association Grandfinal at Pauline Mataka Courts. C grade from 17:15, B grade from 18:45 and A grade from
20:15.

12 August Meet some of your Shire of East Pilbara Councillors and discuss issues you wish to raise, questions and comments,
10:00-12:00 at the Boulevard Shopping Centre

12 August Skits and Bits at The Newman Club Function Room from 14:00. Tickets $20 Adult, $10 Children or $50 for Families

12 August Newman National Football League Grandfinal. Vets football from 17:00pm, league game to follow at 18:45pm.

12 August United Nations International Youth Day in growing recognition that as agents of change, young peoples inclusion in the peace
and security agenda and in society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace.

14 August Newman Senior High School Year 7 in 2018 Enrolment Information Evening. 18:30-19:30 at NSHS Library.

18 August Newman Lions Clubs Fortescue Festival Ball Rockabilly theme, tickets $80 including tapas food, live band, 8 seats to a table,
single tickets available but whole tables sold preferred, contact 0467 323 517

20 August Fortescue Festival

25 August Shire of East Pilbara Council meeting in the Newman administrative building at 10:00

26 August Newman Turf Club BHP Cup, gates open 12:00, bar opens 12:00, adults $25, children 12-18 y.o. $10, children under 12 y.o. free,
a bus service will be provided for a gold coin donation, the day includes tote and bookies and two-up, Lions Club bouncy castle,
fashions on the field

COMING SOON
2 September Fathers Day markets by Red Desert Events nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

6 September Indigenous Literacy Day

8-10 September Outback Fusion Festival

9 September Meet some of your Shire of East Pilbara Councillors

22 September Shire of East Pilbara Council meeting in Marble Bar

21-22 October Bloody Slow Cup weekend and memorial service

3 December Christmas markets by Red Desert Events nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

Lighting of the Shires Christmas tree
Combined Churches Carols in the park
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 WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Monday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out session with crche until 11:30am, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516
09:00 Newman Playgroup until 11:00 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
17:30 Newman Girl Guides 5-9 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 965 902 or Robyn.Hudson@education.wa.edu.au
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact 0467 769 285
19:30 Anglican Church bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116

Tuesday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
10:00 Newman Playgroup until 12 noon for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or
0407 450 491
18:30 Newman Running/Walking Club, Fitness Station on Fortescue Ave, opposite Ethel Creek Street turnoff.
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact 0467 769 285
19:00 Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, The Newman Neighbourhood Centre 2 Mackay St, John Wolak on
0412 991 551
19:30 Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Lions Park on Corwa Drive, Anthony Middleton on 0405 666 482

Wednesday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
09:00 Newman Playgroup until 11:00 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
14:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
14:30 Lego until 16:30 for School aged children, Newman Library, Kalagan Drive.
15:30 Beats, free and inclusive dance session for children and adults, Boomerang Oval sport pavilion by EPIC, 9175 0015
17:00 Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teens Adopt a Nation until 18:00, Welsh Drive Youth Centre
18:30 Newman Scouts 10-14 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
18:30 Newman Running/Walking Club, Fitness Station on Fortescue Ave, opposite Ethel Creek Street turnoff.
19:00 Womens Darts, Newman Club

Thursday 08:20 Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
09:30 Newman Library open until 19:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
09:30 Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time 0-2 y.o., parent facilitated, free, Newman Library
15:00 CoderDojo until 17:00 for 7-12 y.o., Newman Library, Kalagan Drive.
16:30 Newman Joey Scouts until 17:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
18:00 Newman Cub Scouts until 19:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
19:00 Mens Darts, Newman Club
19:30 Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
09:30 Newman Playgroup until 11:30 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
10:00 Story time and craft for 2-5 y.o. during school terms, parents to supervise, free, Newman Library
19:00 Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact 0467 769 285

Saturday 09:00 Newman Library open until 12:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
10:00 Newman Playgroup until 12 noon for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or
0407 450 491
18:30 Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend of the month, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend, every 5th by rotation
19:00 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 St Josephs Catholic Church Mass / Eucharist, Holy Communion, Liturgy of the World, Warman Avenue, 9175 2344
09:00 Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
09:30 Newman Community Baptist Church Worship, Praise and Kids Church, Welsh Drive
09:30 Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teen Church, Welsh Drive
10:00 Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, The Newman Neighbourhood Centre 2 Mackay St, 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,
16:30 Sunday Scroungers bowls new players welcome, $5 per player, bowls provided, Newman Club.
High Tea: a Change for
Footy Club ladies and mothers to enjoy quality time
by Nicole Willis in collaboration with Apple
Agnas
On Saturday 15 July, the normally
testosterone filled clubroom at the Tigers
Football and Sporting Club was transformed
into the demure setting for the delicate
high tea event. Twinkly fairy lights together
with elegant table settings meet the 56
attendees.
Women took the opportunity to make
themselves up, with florals being the
preferred attire for the dainty event. Food
was plentiful as Ladies enjoyed the High
Tea inspired catering by the local Filipino
Association. Then the crowd enjoyed the
scrumptious desserts of local talent, Ini
Just Inessa Lau.
Attendees were entertained by local singer,
Arthur, who created the perfect ambience
with soft mellow acoustic guitar music,
which could be considered a preview
to some of the entertainment for the
upcoming Fire & Ice ball in early August.
Event organiser, Apple Agnas, said that the
event came to fruition after her partner and
Tigers President, Chris, felt that the club
events have in the past been male focused
and so wanted something to enable all the
with friends.
Several stalls attended the afternoon,
Tupperware with Consultant Bronwyn
Chappelow, Dottera presented by Casey
Mularczyk and Louise Boshoff with her
Stunning room transformation for the event
Photograph by Apple Agnas
Tigers footy club, who have been known
for their Pimps and Pros night. Apple is
unsure if the event will become a staple in
the clubs annual events, but if the reviews
are anything to go by it could be a winner.
Event organiser, Apple with Tigers president
and partner, Chris
Photograph by Serene Bedlam Photography
renown Serenity Soy Candles. The club
would like to thank local businesses for the
kind donations of raffle prizes, Newman
Hotel, Seasons Hotel, Bliss Beauty, Anna
Beauty Room and Boulevard Pharmacy.
Ladies enjoying the photo booth
The High Tea was a step away from the Photograph by Serene Bedlam Photography
usual fundraising events of the past for the
Artist Helen Komene
by Nicole Willis in collaboration with Helen
Komene

Newman might be miles from the ocean,

it does not mean that we can not draw
inspiration from the seascapes that the
ocean provides. Port Hedland resident
and Pilbara artist, Helen Komene visited
Newman Visitor Centre recently to share
her passion for pastels and to teach a room
full of enthusiasts how to use the medium
to create a scene from 80 Mile Beach.
The 11 participants were a mixture of men
and women with varying skill levels, who
were guided by Helen on how to tackle
the waves, motion of the water and using
vibrant colour with great energy.
Artist Helen Komene with Newmans budding
artistists
Photograph by Helen Komene
Artist Helen Komene with one of her masterpieces
Photograph courtesy of Helen Komenes website
Helen is a versatile artist and can both of people, she says. Either starting out
sketch and draw but she loves working with a new hobby and wanting to learn
with pastels. Helen said she is able to some of the basic elements of creating art
manipulate the velvety pastels with her or already an art hobbiest, who wants to
fingers to achieve a beautiful effect. These further develop their skills.
are the skills that Helen shares when she is
teaching. The inspiration does not stop there, the
participants have decided to organise on-
Sharing her passion with others through going art sessions together and set up a
workshops such as the one on Sunday 23 creative space where they can share and
July, Helen said that she shares where to encourage each other.
begin and how to approach a project but
allows the participants to develop their The group in Newman was so enthusiastic
own personal style. and eager for Helen to return, that she said
it will be on the cards before Christmas.
Many of the participants who attend Watch this space for future workshop
Helens workshops are one of two types dates.

SJA Open Day

by Rebecca Connolly, Kit Servicing Officer

On Sunday 23 July, St John Ambulance

Newman sub-centre held an open day, with
a Christmas in July theme, on the corner of
Nyabalee Street and Newman Drive.

St John Ambulance provide valuable

services to the community including the
vital Ambulance service, which is run by
dedicated volunteers and community
support. This service relies on a unique
type of person from within the community Many of the dedicated Volunteer Officers, with their families and SJA employees at the Newman
who is capable of providing first response Sub-centre
care for people in accidents or experiencing Photograph by Country Captures
illness.
for the volunteers to hold a fundraising Visitors are welcome to attend their
BBQ and food stalls, with food generously training sessions held every Wednesday at
With the attendance of over 30 families,
supplied by Spotless and Woolworths. The 7pm at the sub-centre.
the day was a chance for children to learn
Lions Club provided a fun jumpy castle and
about what an ambulance officer does and
the Shire of East Pilbara helped out with
to see inside the ambulance. Many of the
activity bags for the children.
visitors were able to talk with volunteer
ambulance officers and Community
Paul from Grandads ice-creams and long
Paramedic, Jason, to gain insight into how
time supporter of St John Ambulance, was
volunteering with St John works.
there kindly serving ice cream in his van for
all to enjoy.
First Aid Kits were on sale throughout the

morning, as well as an interactive First Aid
If you would like to find out more about any
Training display.
of the services Newman sub-centre offers Grandads Ice-Cream treats for the children
please contact the friendly staff on 9175 Photograph by Country Captures
The morning was a great an opportunity
1196 or newman@stjohnamabulance.
Who is in Newman?
by Sonya Matheson
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has
released 2016 census data. Newman
records a population of 7,238 down on the
2011 census outcome of 9,087 people. In
those five years, we only got one year older
from a median age of 32 to 33. However,
there are around 300 new private dwellings
recorded.
FAST FACTS
Male (Female) in 2016 there were
63.4% (36.6%) slight variation from
2011 census 66.4% (33.6%)
Median weekly household income:
$2,502 down from $2,827 in 2011
Median weekly rent: $110 up from $75
in 2011
Median monthly mortgage
repayments: $433 up from $364 in
2011
Newman NAIDOC
Celebrations
NAIDOC week is an annual event to
celebrate the cultures of Aboriginal and
Torre Strait Islanders, Australias first
people. In previous years this week has
showcased various events provided by the
local community groups. However, since
2016 the festivities have been hosted by
the Shire of East Pilbara.
The opening ceremony was held on the
last Thursday of the school term and was
therefore well represented by all three
schools, community members and Shire
employees. Welcome to Country was
conducted by Jason Anthony on behalf of
Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corp.
Premier Visits
Newman
by Sonya Matheson
On Friday 21 July, the Honourable Mark
McGowan MLA visited Newman with the
representative for the Pilbara, Kevin Michel
MLA.
They undertook a mine site tour of Mt
Whaleback and saw a massive blast of 1.43
million tonnes.
BHP write on Facebook that, As part
of our commitment to support local
communities and employment in the
Pilbara, we are proud to announce we will
more than double the combined intake
of apprenticeships and traineeships in
our Iron Ore business to 200 positions for
2018.
They also visited South Newman Primary
School meeting Staff, Board members, P&C
committee members and, of course, the
excited students.

Our community has 18.2% of its population
aged 0-14 years old similar to the national
average while only 1.3% people in our town
are over the age of 65 years; the national
average being 15.8%
Of residents over the age of 15 years, 46.1%
stated they were in a registered marriage
(hopefully not the 15 y.o.) while 22.9%
were in a de facto marriage (significantly
above the national average of 10.4%) and
31% unmarried.
The Premier wrote on Twitter regarding
his time with the students, And I thought
Question Time in Parliament was tough!
Jason Anthony flanked by Allen Cooper Shire
CEO and Shire employee Pip Parsonson
Photograph by Shire of East Pilbara
This year saw most events run out of the
Town Library, from rock painting through
to Dream time stories. The sessions where
well attended mostly by families with
primary school aged children and younger.

Newman residents report that 58% were
born in Australia, 7.1% in New Zealand
(the national average for N.Z.ers being only
2.2%), followed by 2.5% in England and 2%
in the Philippines.
5.2% of our community can speak Martu
Wangka.
In the 12 months preceding the census
date, 13.8% report having done voluntary
work through an organisation or group.
East Pilbara Independent Support (EPIS)
held their traditional Morning tea with
the Elders, which has long been a staple
event during the communitys annual
celebrations. Premier with students from Years 1 and 2
Photograph by Jade Mongan from SNPS
This years NAIDOC week spanned a two
week period to coincide with the closing
ceremony of Newman National Football
Leagues NAIDOC round on Saturday 15
July.

In the two weeks preceding the census

date, 5.3% provided unpaid assistance to a
person with a disability.

Data is gradually being released by the ABS

with details of employment status, labour
force distribution and hours, and the like
due for release later this year.
Premier with school Principal, Katie Wallace
Photograph by Jade Mongan from SNPS
Crowd in attendance at the Opening Ceremony
Photograph by Shire of East Pilbara
Ongoing BMX
Development
by Denise Boreham, Rider Development Officer
EPBMX Club
The East Pilbara BMX Club is committed
to providing ongoing training and
development to all their riders, no matter
their age or skill level. On the weekend of
15-16 July the club engaged with Pro Rider
Brock Murray, to provide the sixth coaching
session for the current season.
Brock is accustomed to the Newman track,
with this being his third trip to the club for
2017. The session was well supported, even
though it was held on the last weekend
of the school holidays. Collectively there
were 36 riders, made up of 14 Sprocket
riders (5-7 year olds) and 22 Open Riders,
who came along to develop their skill base.
There was even a travelling rider from Tom
Price who attended, which just goes to
show how dedicated these riders are to
their sport.
Brock, who is a former National Champion
and continues to ride and train in Perth,
said he always enjoys coming to Newman,
especially in the winter months as the
weather is fantastic and dry. Due to the
wet season in Perth at present, Brock has
struggled to get track time, which gives him
more incentive to head North.
Training consisted of gate starts, jumps,
manualling and race simulation.Brock had
set up sprint training homework for the
older riders to continue after the weekend.
Not only was Brock in town to train
local riders, he was also instrumental
in gathering some pro rider and World
Class signedBMXJerseys to help with the
fundraising event for the Dawson family.
EPBMX riders listening intensly to Brock Murray
Photograph by Denise Boreham
Games were ran on and off the track to
keep competitors and spectators alike
entertained, with a huge thank-you to
Dempsey Kerosin, who travelled from Tom
Price as a representative of the Club.
The EPBMX would also like to extend a
thank-you to Link Force, Bliss Beauty and
The Hilditch Pharmacy for supporting the
fund raising events.
The Dawson family is part of the amazing
BMX Family/Community of the Pilbara
Brock putting the group through gate starts and it has been heart warming to see the
Photograph by Denise Boreham Pilbara BMX Clubs rally to help this family
in their time of need.
Maxximus Tracey with Friend laying coins on
Riders put through their paces the track
Photograph by Denise Boreham Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
BMX Fundraiser for
Dawson Family
by Denise Boreham, Rider Development Officer
EPBMX Club
On the afternoon of Sunday 9 July BMX
club across the Pilbara held a fun ride to
raise money for the two teenagers from
Tom Price, Jack and Larissa Dawson, who
were left orphaned after a horrific traffic
accident on the North West Highway.
Committee members; Michael Collins, Joanne
The East Pilbara BMX Club rallied behind Percey, Stephanie Foster, Jaye Atkins and
the event by hosting a fun afternoon locally. Denise Boreham
The support by both the club member and Photograph by Stephanie Foster
community on a whole was overwhelming.
Over the course of the afternoonThe Club
ran a coin line around the track, where
by anyone could lay down coins of any
denomination around the course of the
track.
A raffle was also run throughout the
afternoon, with prizes being donated
by local masseur, Maria Cournane. The
canteen operated as normal, with all
proceeds donated directly to the family.
Renown cupcake queen, Jaye Atkins
donated scrumptious cupcakes, along with
Stephanie Foster and Angel Rawlinson to The coin progression around the track, children
add to the proceeds on the day. generously donating their pocket money
Photograph by Joanne Percey
Vets Football Celebrity
Match
written in collaboration with Nathan Kemp,
Newman Vets Football President

Celebrating its ninth annual Celebrity

Match, Newman Vets Football Club did not
disappoint on Saturday 29 July.

The ladies football was the curtain raiser

that saw Newman vs Karratha, with Celebrities; Richard Champion, Billy Moore, Vets President, Nathan Kemp with BHP
players from Karratha making the trip over. David Hynes Dave Hart, and Daniel Merrett Mt Whaleback and Eastern Ridge General
Warmed up the crowd prior to the main with Nathan Kemp Manager, Pat Burke addressing the room
game that saw four ex-AFL players; Dave Photograph by Ken Rowe Photograph by Ken Rowe
Hart, Richard Champion, David Haynes and
Daniel Merrit, as well as ex-Rugby player The night did not end there, with the Vets
and Queenslander legend, Billy More, all Celebrity Sportsman Night taking over,
came out of retirement for the fun filled where people could meet and mingle with
game. the five celebrities. The night was emceed
by Richard Champion, who has the gift of
The celebrities held a training session for the gab along with Billy Moore.
the children during the afternoon, in which
the turn up was a little on the low side, but Billy kindly signed his game boots to be
the children that did make the effort to get auctioned on the night, with the crowd
on down to the Capricorn oval enjoyed a being generous and the boots were sold
great skills session, with Vets footballs for $2300, which was one of the highlight
given out to all those in attendance. With auction items sold throughout the evening,
the junior football Kick-it children taking with all money raised going back into the
community. Newman Junior Football Kick-It Children who
to the field at half time for a quick 10
played the 1/2 time match
minute game to showcase their own skills
Well done to Newman Vets Football Club Photograph by Nicole Willis
to the crowd.
Committee, for another exciting Celebrity
Crowd numbers were low around the oval, match.
due to both the Town Centre opening
and North West Soccer championships
in Karratha. However, the spectators
werent disappointed in a hard fought
game between the Aussie Gold and Choo
Choos. After the first half it looked like
Aussie Gold might run away with the match,
but the Choo Choos found their feet in the
form of Roddy Lockyer who was all over the
field throughout the second half.

By the final siren it literally came down Richard Champion in auction mode with Billy Ladies teams; Newman and Karratha
to the last few seconds with both teams Moore, Nathan Kemp and Leigh Willis Photograph by Vicki Agnew
battling it out in the Choo Choos forward Photograph by Ken Rowe
line, before Aussie Gold manage to get it
out into the centre and down to their own
forward line, with a shot for goal just on the
siren and game was over

Game in full swing with the ball down in the

Aussie Gold goal square The 2017 Vets Celebrity Team; Choo Choos and Aussie Gold
Photograph by Nicole Willis Photograph by Kevin Sanders