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September 2017, Issue 179
Fortescue Festival
by Nicole Willis
Parnawarri Centre
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Slowly the new shopping centre is Session
beginning to open its doors. First store to
open in the centre was Sportspower, with Nominations for local government closes
IGA proposed to hold their grand opening on 1 September and Shire of East Pilbara
on Thursday 31 August. Newman is waiting will be holding an information session
with baited breath to get some competition on 4 September for possible candidates.
within the community. This session will provide an overview
of local government, and the role and
responsibilities of the council and elected
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Justice Camp on Community Events
EDITORIAL
Country
by Zan King, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa The Newman News usually refrains from
writing controversial topics such as religion
Last month, Martu leaders invited and politics but after a conflict recently
representatives of the local and Perth- on the local community discussion page,
based criminal justice system on country for we are left to ponder if we have lost our
a four day Justice Camp. Over 100 people community togetherness?
were present for this important meeting
that was held deep on Martu country not Newman Mainstreet Project, trading as Red
far from the Parnngurr community, located Desert Events, has for years maintained
in the Western Desert. The motivations for a Facebook group Newman Community
this meeting were simple. Martu want to Jigalong Senior Sergeant Bob Scott having a Calendar but like many things it has been
reduce the number of Martu going to lock- yarn with leadership participant Clifton Girgirba just another hard fought process trying
up. They feel it is time to form a different Photograph by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa to find upcoming events outside of the
sort of relationship with key non-Martu regular annual events. It means spending
working in the criminal justice system. They The Justice Camp is an initiative of the hours sorting through Facebook pages,
feel that Martu working closely with police, Martu Leadership Program, which is when it use to mean just attending the
lawyers, prison and the Pilbara magistrate supported by the Pilbara Development monthly Community Consultation Group
is the way for everyone to change the story. Commission Regional Grants Scheme, and meetings, making a phone call or sending
delivered in partnership with World Vision out an email.
This was an unprecedented and unique Australia, BHP Billiton and the Australian
opportunity for Martu to talk with such Government. Have we as a community lost our way?As
a collection of people. The visitors knew per the August edition of the Newman
that it was their chance to listen and Martu The Martu Leadership Program aims to News, the current population of Newman
were keen to share their ideas. Everyone empower young Martu men and women is over 7,000 and yet we as a community
was keen to explore new methods within through a series of on and off country are unable to support two events within a
the criminal justice system that would give learning experiences. The program aims to fortnight of each other and so now we are
better outcomes for Martu and the broader give young Martu people the confidence to faced with another regular event in our
community. work effectively with government agencies annual calendar going the way of the Police
and to connect with residents of the Ball or fair-go-games.
Martu Leadership Program mentor and Pilbara to share a deeper understanding of
traditional owner Billy Landy said he felt it traditional Martu culture. So the question is; are we a community
was a big moment in time for Martu. We in crisis? All these meetings for various
havent been able to talk like this before, agencies in town and yet we still have
Mr Landy said. I feel really proud for my conflicting events. Various sporting clubs
people that we are taking this on. The non- are responsible to their own associations
Martu are listening to our story and we see for events such as the North West
that as a big respect. Everyone wants the Championships, the four Football and
same thing; to keep the young people out Sporting Clubs are represented through
of trouble. the League, where all yearly events are
planned at the beginning of the year. Might
Officer in Charge Newman Police Mark it be worth all the leagues and associations
Fleskens said the camp was a good start. joining the Community Consultation or
We may be at an early part of a big Inter-agency meetings, so that collectively
journey, but what a great start to exploring we can all be on the same page figuratively
new ways of doing things. The possibilities speaking?
Martu Leadership participant Annabel Landy
are considerable and now the real work
discussing the importance of the leadership
begins, program and the justice system The biggest conflict seems to be that of
Photograph by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa the Shire setting events with little to no
consideration for the not-for-profit groups
and sporting clubs that are trying to remain
sustainable in a somewhat turbulent
economic climate. Unless we all start
working together, it seems that there is no
easy answer to this ongoing issue.
7 September Carers morning tea, 10:00-11:00 at the Fortescue Golf Club Caf, Are you
looking after someone with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition,
terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug related issue or frail aged? Please go and share in this morning tea. For
further information contact EPIC on 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au
8 September Fusion Run 17:00-18:00 @ Boomerang Oval, $10 entry fee covers White T-Shirt and Outback Burger at completion.
8 September Centrals Football and Sporting Club presentation night, doors open at 18:30 for 19:00 start. Sit down meal, tickets
available at the door $30 for non-members and fully financial members are free.
8-10 September Outback Fusion Festival @ The Square, various entertainment activities through this time, including Mainstreet
Markets and lots more
9 September Fusion Festival markets, 10:00-13:00 @ The Square town centre. To book a stall email Red Desert Events:
nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au
9 September Neon Foam Party at the Newman Club from 18:00, $30 a ticket
14 September Small business planning and cashflow forecasting essentials workshop, 09:30-11:30 at the Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2 Mackay Street, light refreshments provided and crche is available. Facilitated by Many Rivers and RSM
supported by NCCI. RSVP at admin@newmancci.com.au
16 September A Dogs Purpose outdoor movie screening at The Square from 15:00
16 September Hillview Speedway club meet for more information please contact Troy Kelly on 0433 525 538
17 September Bark in the Park 09:00-13:00 @ The Square $2 per entry with proceeds going to SAFE Newman. For more
information email: mrs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au or SAFE on 0448 321 364.
18 September Newman Netball Association, Annual General Meeting 18:30 @ Newman Hotel. All position declared open for the
2018 season. No committee means no Netball.
22 September Art at the Heart 2017 exhibition opening, 18:30 at the East Pilbara Art Centre, cacd@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au
23 September Beauty and the Beast outdoor movie screening at The Square from 18:00
Coming Soon
6-7 October Hillview Speedway F500s/Ferture event, for more information please contact Troy Kelly on 0433 525 538
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.
New Street Names Pioneers football coach for three
years, then he decided to umpire as
The project was a combined effort of
previous principal, Ms Heberle, and current
well as taking on the role President of principal, Ms Cook, along with NSHS staff,
With the opening of the new town centre
the Newman National Football League. students, local businesses and community
The Square, the new roads are named
Charlie was also a cricket umpire and members in helping to plan and construct
in honour of four worthy Newmanites.
reported on the sports programme for the new building.
Damien McCarthy, Maurice Lee, Charles
Newman on ABC radio every Saturday
Michael Salmon, and Fred Stojic.
morning Guests left inspired, thankful and with
The Pioneers first ever premiership meaningful words regarding the process
McCarthy Way is named in honour of
flag was buried with Charlie as his that both staff and students had to undergo
Damien McCarthy who died at the age of
passion and life revolved around the including drastic changes in scenery and a
23 and yet had accomplished so much for
game he loved. This passion he shared temporary lack of facilities and resources.
Newman. Shire President, Lynne Craigie,
with the people of Newman and will The school thanked all contributors to the
said that the Squares official opening that
be remembered for many years to cause: the funders, volunteers, the many
Damien was known as Esme to his friends
come. helping hands and Newman Primary School
after the tv character in A Country Practice
staff and students, who welcomed the
who wore colourful shirts.
Stojic Road is named in recognition of students into their classrooms and more.
Fred Stojic. Fred is the longest continuing
Lynnes tribute said that:
residents in Newman to date and has been
Damiens vision was to bring the
a continuous resident since Newman was
youth together in an environment
a tent town and was BHPs longest serving
whereby they could socialise and form
employee in Newman. During his time in
friendship groups with indigenous and
Newman he has contributed considerably
non-indigenous teenagers.
to the town and its social life
Damien immersed himself in the
community of Newman. So loyal was
Damien to Newman, he even played
football for both Saints and Pioneers
Football and Sporting Clubs where he
was also on the committees. The Esme
Cup, which is a football match held The west wing in flames back in 2014
annual between Saints and Pioneers, Photograph by Newman Senior High School
was named after him.
History of the re-building began on 29
Damien was a very social person who
October 2014 when Newman Senior
always wanted to help those who were
High School was devastated by a fire that
less fortunate than their peers.
Fred Stojic with daughter Rosana and wife
destroyed the west wing, which contained
Danica the schools math and science facilities.
Lee Lane is named in honour of Maurice
Photograph by Serene Bedlam Photography Immediate assessment of the damage and
Lee who lived in Newman between
cleaning up the school was prioritised, and
1978 and 2000 after moving here from
Tasmania with his wife Mary. He worked We have Come a Long a damage bill of $4million was estimated.
The school was closed for a few weeks
at the Walkabout Hotel (Purple Pub) as a
maintenance supervisor for about nine
Way since 2014 but classes resumed at Newman Primary
by Nia Cura, NSHS Student School three days after the fire.
years.
Newman Senior High school (NSHS) held Construction of the new facilities started
He was the founding member of
a special ceremony on the 24 July to in 2016. The building was opened for staff
the Newman Cycling Club, became
commemorate efforts of the community, and students at the beginning of the 2017
President then Life member. He was the
school and Department of Education school year and has been well utilised ever
driving force behind the construction
after the fire in October 2014. The event since.
of the Newman velodrome and
showcased the fruits of their labour; a new
clubrooms.
state-of-the-art world class science and
President of the RSL
maths facility.
President of Newman Senior Citizens
Active member of HACC
On top of everything else, he was also
Councillor and President of the Shire
of East Pilbara from 1996 to 2000.
10km
Male: Paul Pitcher - 46.11min
Female: Louise Boshoff - 48.33min
5km
Male: Jayden Walker - 25.02min
Female: Ella Grady - 27.49min