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POLICE WATCH 1 Karratha Police want to remind the community about street drinking fines. These fines can be issued to anyone drinking alcohol in a public area. A public area includes reserves, footpaths and roads. The main areas throughout Karratha where Police give out these infringements are in car parks and between licensed

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By Ben Leahy Residents fighting to have a new telecommunications tower relocated from its proposed site in Dampier will have to make do with a compromise after Council voted last week to approve the project. Residents had claimed that at a time when money is being spent to beautify Dampier, the new tower will instead act as an eyesore so close to residential houses and the approach to town along the Dampier Highway.

“Council understands that the community still has some concerns with the design but at the end of the day, Council decided it was better to accept the amended design and conditions rather than take the issue to the State Appeals Tribunal,” Mr Adams said. If Council had rejected Telstra’s amended proposals, the matter would have been moved to the State Appeals Tribunal, which would then make a binding decision.

But while residents were unsuccessful in having the tower’s proposed site relocated, telecommunications operator Telstra did agree to modify the tower to a less prominent single-pole design.

Councillors debating the issue at last week’s meeting argued that if the matter went to the tribunal, there was a significant risk that the concessions already negotiated could be overturned.

Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams said the Council weighed up considerations of town beauty with the need for infrastructure to service a growing community.

“The State Appeals Tribunal does not have to take into consideration all of the negotiations that have already taken place and it is possible they would decide to go back to the very

prominent original design,” Shire CEO Adams said. “That was deemed to be a too big a risk for the Shire to take so the Council has decided to accept the monopole design.” “As the Shire grows, we are going to have to accommodate more infrastructure to service our community. “We all want better mobile phone reception and faster 4G internet and these towers are a part of that.” Earlier, Telstra technical staff had advised Council that if they were to move the tower from its central location, they would then have to build three towers to provide equivalent coverage to customers on the outskirts of town. The tower will be erected on Telstra land that has previously been used to house telecommunications infrastructure.

“As the Shire grows, we are going to have to accommodate more infrastructure to service our community.”

Should Karratha become a city or not? That is the question Shire of Roebourne staff will be putting to residents in a new telephone poll of 500 households aimed at gauging community support for the change. Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams said that now Karratha had passed the city status threshold of 20,000 residents, the Shire

was setting up a City Status Advisory Group to explore a possible change. “There are certainly strong cases for and against becoming a city and I know that people in the community will have strong opinions one way or the other,” Mr Adams said. “The Advisory Group has to weigh up the benefits of becoming a city, such as a providing a stronger sense of place

and sophistication when we promote ourselves to the rest of the nation with the costs, including the financial implications of changing our name,” he said. The Shire will be running a series of pros and cons for city status in the Council pages of the Pilbara Echo and Pilbara News throughout December and January, prior to the poll taking place. “We want to make sure that all

the information is out there so we can have an informed community debate,” Mr Adams said. Residents who are not polled will get the chance to have their say in future community engagement activities. “This will give us an idea of what the community feels about becoming a city and that will inform how we go about the next phase of the consultation process,”

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Mr Adams said. “We’re at the beginning of what will be a long and robust discussion within the community to ensure we are making the right decision.”

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Growing unrest for Onslow Community as Shire CEO stood down By Tamara Binamat

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The Department of Local Government has confirmed it has completed a probity audit of the Shire of Ashburton after a council request. Shire of Ashburton CEO Jeff Breen has been stood down pending the findings of the audit. A spokesperson for the Department of Local Government said the Probity and Compliance Audit Report now forms part of a formal communication between Local Government Minister John Castrilli and the Shire.

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than $17 billion to Australian businesses

she said.

and services. began in late 2011, and the project will tap into gas fields off the Pilbara coast and pipe LNG to a processing facility near Onslow. million

[back]

into

the

town,”

ratepayer said ratepayers instigated the audit, which she felt was overdue. She claims many Onslow residents are uncertain how long they can stay living in the Shire of Ashburton.

Chevron has committed more than $250

put

Another Onslow business owner and

Construction of the Wheatstone Project

social

infrastructure

projects in Onslow, which will include upgrading community facilities, education and health services and roads and water

As such, the Department is unable to comment on the investigation.

infrastructure.

The audit is adding to the growing uncertainty among Onslow residents as the community rapidly changes due to the construction of Chevron’s $29 billion Wheatstone LNG project at Ashburton North, 12 kilometres west of Onslow.

Onslow ratepayer who did not wish to

The Wheatstone project is one of Australia’s largest resource projects, creating an estimated 6,500 direct and

“They’re not seeing the money …

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But despite this commitment, a local be named, claims residents are becoming increasingly concerned about how the project will affect the town and whether members of the Shire of Ashburton are best representing Onslow’s interests, She said residents are paying higher rates but not seeing returns in public infrastructure or services.

“Basically there’s no trust,” she said. “It’s taken [the Department of Local Government] to actually do an audit on what’s been going on to find that there are problems here.” With

the

development

the

Wheatstone project, Onslow’s population is expected to more than treble to 2200 over the next five years. “There are not too many locals left now,” said the source.

• Shire of Ashburton CEO Jeff Breen has been stood down because they can no longer afford to live there due to the rapid growth of Onslow.

“Everybody’s moving into town. It’s

“The biggest rent we would have had

driven our rates up, driven our rents up,

was $350 [five years ago] and now they’re

pushed our average crew out.”

two and half thousand a week.”

She said residents are leaving town

“It’s destroyed our way of life.”

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President Message I am pleased to share with all that the new main road into Newman Town Centre; Iron Ore Parade; is now opened to traffic. This is a significant event for the Shire because it is a major project of the Newman Town Centre Revitalisation Plan. The new road creates a new main entrance into Newman through the southern end of Boomerang Oval and connects the intersection of Kalgan and Newman Drives. We are also thrilled with the completion of the multipurpose facility at Boomerang Sports Pavillion which is also now open for public use. Both of these projects were officially opened by the Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls and myself with a small fun fair for the community of Newman I would also like to remind residents about of the $1000 reward to those who provide information leading to the conviction of vandals after a series of acts of vandalism around the region. The reminder is aimed to encourage residents to help police catch vandals after a significant increase of reported damage to council property in recent months. I’m sure you agree with me that vandalism of public property is a despicable offence especially when it’s rate payer funds that are used to clean and repair damage. So please, help the Shire win the war against vandalism and keep our public facilities in clean and in excellent working order by reporting vandals to police. Lynne Craigie Shire President

Have a Go Day Newman Aquatic Centre recently hosted the ‘Have a Go Day’ swimming and lifesaving session involving a water safety. The event included an information talk followed by a practical swimming and lifesaving carnival. The carnival included obstacle swimming relays, rescue races and rope rescues. While ensuring the activities are great fun and offer new experiences for the children, they also have a serious outcome of educating children in regional areas in essential lifesaving skills that may one day save a life.

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Newman Airport Continues to Soar

Newman Airport passenger numbers reached an all-time high of 40,168 for the month of October. This represents a 41% growth in numbers compared to 2011/12. If this tendency continues we are forecasting 445,000 passengers for 2012/13, and should pass the 500,000 mark during the third quarter of 2013. MFE C546685

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FMG and YAC dispute makes new headlines By Ben Leahy The bitter dispute between Fortescue Metals Group and members of the Yindjibarndi community hit national headlines again after lawyer Kerry Savas claimed the mining giant created the Wirlumurra Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation. Mr Savas worked for WYAC last year after being seconded by Perth law firm Corser & Corser. WYAC is made up of a group of Yindjibarndi people, who wish to accept a compensation deal offered by FMG under The Native Title Act in exchange for mining an iron ore deposit known as the Solomon hub. But in a television report on the ABC’s 7.30 Report program last Tuesday November 20, Mr Savas told the program that he believed FMG had set WYAC up so that it would have a friendly organisation to negotiate with.

Before the WYAC came into existence, FMG had been negotiating with another group called the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation. “[The] Wirlu-murra was set up by FMG in order for FMG to have a party to deal with. So, what they did is created their own [group],” Mr Savas said on the show. FMG’s director of development Peter Meurs also appeared on the 7.30 Report and denied the allegations by Mr Savas. “Fortescue definitely did not set up a rival group to YAC,” Mr Meurs said. “The Yindjibarndi people are the land owners, YAC is one organisation that represents the people. “And we were approached as Fortescue by other people in the community, particularly the women of the community, that really wanted to work with

Fortescue. “The women of the community and many of the elders approached us and said what we see is a need for a future for our families, and what Fortescue offers is jobs and opportunities for us to grow.”

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Exmouth’s heliport wins national award By Ben Leahy Exmouth’s Learmonth Airport has laid claim to being regional Australia’s best heliport operator at a recent awards ceremony in Victoria. The Australian Airports Association’s National Airport Industry Awards named Learmonth Airport’s heliport operations the Regional Airport of the Year in the Awards for Excellence Category at a gala dinner on Wednesday November 14. Learmonth recently began its heliport operations to service members of the resource sector.

Exmouth Shire president Turk Shales said he was pleased that Council staff were able to step up at short notice and learn new skills to make the heliport service a success. “When the Shire took over the heliport operations last year, there were people who wondered whether this was the right decision,” Mr Shales said. “I believe that this national award proves that we can operate this facility to a very high standard and to the benefit of our community.” Andrew Forte and Jenny Kox accepted the award on behalf of Learmonth Airport staff and the Shire.

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Women’s business luncheon By Tamara Binamat More than 120 Pilbara women sashayed into the Pilbara Women’s Network’s Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday for an afternoon of inspiring talks from successful business women and networking opportunities. The event features talks from keynote speaker Sandi Givens, renowned for her Life without Glass Ceilings presentation and SchellieJayne Price – Lead Lawyer for the Wheatstone LNG Project, Chevron Australia and Kylee Hodder – Operations Manager at the Bloodwood Tree Association Inc. The luncheon opened with a glass of bubbly and the chance for ladies to chat, network and mingle with other business minded locals. Rachel Whiting, manager of the Small Business Centre, West Pilbara, said the women in business luncheons are a unique chance for business minded women to hear from valued keynote speakers and to meet other women. Women, including CEOs of

large corporations, work from home mums and even whole businesses of women attended the event as a professional development opportunity. The Women in Business luncheons have come a long way since the inaugural event in June last year at which 95 women attended; four luncheons later Tuesday’s event was capped at 120 guests with a long waiting list of women hoping to fit in. Ms Whiting said the event is such a success because women need opportunities the Pilbara Women’s Network offers. “Women need it, women want it. We definitely want to maintain this level of commitment to the women in business in the region and there’s the possibility of more,” said Ms Whiting. An award-winning international speaker, author, women’s executive coach and MC, Sandi Givens delivered her highly regarded Shattering the Glass Ceilings that Limit Success presentation. Ms Givens says the session focuses on “how to get out of your own way”.

“Particularly here in Karratha in male-dominated industries, the most important glass ceilings that we have to smash are ones that are selfimposed,” said Ms Givens. “Our lack of belief in ourselves and the fact we are always nurturing others and putting ourselves last get in our way.

• Sandi Givens presenting Life Without Glass Ceilings

“I love to think that out of this room of 120 women, 120 women will walk away feeling they have found their own voice. “It is about helping women believe in themselves so they realise their opinions and ideas are valued and that we’ve go to get out of our own way. “If I can disturb their thinking enough that they say ’Right, today I draw a line in the sand and start living more of who I am, I start demonstrating my ability in this community’ then that would be a great outcome of today for me.” The event is sponsored by Chevron’s Gorgon project, RDA Pilbara, Landcorp and API West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.

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Dancing toddlers play at Enchanted Garden By Lea Cullen Tippy toes ballet at DeckArts Studio is a special class designed specifically for little kindy aged ballerinas. The class is lovely mix of imagination and ballet technique. Miss Lea Cullen Lynes, director at DeckArts, never underestimates what this age group are capable of, as they surprise her every week with their focus and determinaton. Her class involves exercises such as painting rainbows, catching butterflies, fairies in the garden, magical Christmas star, baby birds in nests and much more.

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Principal teacher of Ovation Performance Company, Megan Wood-Hill recently attended a 10-day intensive study period in Brisbane. Megan is halfway through a two-year course with the Royal Academy of Dance to achieve registered teacher status, a qualification that is recognised internationally. Megan attended the very physical and theoretically demanding study period alongside 12 other teachers from across Australia who are also working toward their registration. The course tutor was Lisa Clark, a very successful and accomplished ballet tutor from Canberra who has entered her students into the annual International Genèe competition, where the prerequisite is a Distinction in

the RAD Advanced 2 Exam. Many of her students have gone on to successful careers in ballet companies nationally and overseas. “Lisa’s tuition was inspiring and enlightening and the practical skills I acquired over this period were enormous,” Megan said. Megan has now successfully completed her first year of studies, receiving 99 out of 100 points for her end of year exam. “I love what I do and I am a complete perfectionist,” Megan said. “Ballet epitomises the pursuit of excellence, so it’s a good fit for me.” Together with co-teacher Leah Nagy, Megan is very excited to be presenting Ovations first performance,

Pilbara Endeavour at St Luke’s College on December 8. “This show isn’t just for parents, but anyone with an interest in dance and the performing arts,” Megan said. “Our goal is to develop a local youth performance company, something for students to strive for beyond a dance school offering.” With a bar available, supported by The Tambrey and APEX, it is set to be an entertaining night out. All proceeds from liquor sales will go toward a professionally sprung floor to be located at the St Paul’s Church Hall and available for anyone in the dance community, not just Ovation. “We believe in the health benefits of a sprung floor for all local dance students, not just our own,” Megan says.

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Budget savings to repay loans and be put back into the Shire The

Shire

“Every Roebourne

will build new footpaths,

year

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our

community events and will

to pay in future,” Mr Adams

community survey residents

grant money to the Karratha

said.

are telling us that they want

and Wickham libraries.

more footpaths so we’ve

have

been

Roebourne

very responsible with their

chief executive officer Chris

budgets, which is allowing

the footpath program,” Ms

Adams said an important use

us to bring forward some of

White-Hartig said.

for the budget savings will

the projects the community

“We know that litter can

be to repay Council loans

really needs.”

Roebourne Shire Council

be a problem around town so

to save tens of thousands of

president Fiona White-Hartig

we’ve also allocated $210,000

dollars in interest payments.

said

the

to get a new litter crew on

particularly through funding

Needs

board and equip them with a

than $1.5 million towards

grants and extra revenue

litter picking vehicle.”

loan

events and repay loans after identifying $3.3 million in savings from this year’s first quarter budget.

recent

responses

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Community

Satisfaction

Survey

were

used to decide how the extra funds should be spent.

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staff

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putting

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made

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contributed to the improved

$250,000 available for major

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budget position,” he said.

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Shire

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Pilbara has award-winning plan for the future By Ben Leahy A blueprint document laying plans for future growth in the Pilbara has won an award at the recent Planning Institute of Australia’s Planning Excellence WA Awards. The award recognised the State Government’s Pilbara Planning and Infrastructure Framework document, which aims to shape development in the region over the next 25 years. Long-serving planning officers Jim and Wanda Kaucz have spent the past five years living in the Pilbara region, and are currently overseeing the implementation of the Framework. They accepted the award on behalf of the Department of Planning.

Department of Planning director general Eric Lumsden said the award was well earned because his team had created a document critical to the region’s future. “The Pilbara Framework forms the only single-source point of reference for planning and policy development in the Pilbara region,” Mr Lumsden said. The award comes as the Pilbara continues to battle a string of social and economic problems that have arisen due to the explosive and unplanned growth in mining in the region. But designers of the Pilbara Planning and Infrastructure Framework released earlier this year

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Speed limit reduced on Balmoral Road By Ben Leahy Motorists will soon have to

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the

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along

foot

off

Karratha’s

Balmoral Road after Shire of Roebourne councillors last week voted to reduce its speed limit to 70 kilometres per hour.

• Mines safety inspector Ian McKay at the Coyote Mine site

Councillors voted 5 to 4 in

New government safety inspector for Pilbara mines

costs arising from crashes on

limit

the Gawthorne and Balmoral

motorists

road intersections were the

Balmoral Road with its 80

highest in the Shire.

kilometres per hour limit

executive officer Chris Adams

Dampier Highway with a 70

said accident rates were too

kilometres per hour limit.

high on Balmoral Road.

“We want to encourage

“We know when people

Dampier

volumes than Balmoral Road

Western

traffic, especially when cars

and has easier access via the

Australia that the Balmoral

are travelling very quickly,”

roundabouts.”

Road speed zone be reduced

Mr Adams said.

Main

Roads

MRWA recommended the

Council

also

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State School.

make the final decision on

Mr Adams said another

of local roads and found that

appointment to the position by

and that’s passing it on.

covering the Pilbara and Kimberley

of around 550 visits.

and encouraging the region’s 38

This latest appointment follows

active mines to meet high safety

the recent recruitment of two

standards.

additional mines safety inspectors

Mr McKay said it was his first

for the North West, as well as two

posting in the far North West

in the Goldfields and one for the

after 32 years of experience in the

South West – bringing DMP’s total

mining industry and two years in

number of inspectors to 63.

port safety.

The

department’s

sharing

negatives due to poor safety values

geotechnical, mechanical, process

over the decades,” he said.

engineering

the

mining

the background of the inspector, it

on to try and make a difference by

and

the

Mr McKay said that no matter

industry keeps evolving spurs me

a proactive safety attitude.

engineering fields.

mining

using my knowledge to encourage

expertise

was critical that they are as fair and

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impartial.

Mr McKay joins DMP following

“There needs to be a mutual

21 years surface and underground

level of respect between inspectors,

mining

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Major Crime Squad Investigators from Perth were brought to Newman to investigate the suspicious death of a 46-year-old Newman man. The man was discovered around 2am Saturday morning on a footpath on Kalgan Drive. Detective Senior Sergeant John Hendrickson from Major Crime Squad in Perth said Police have charged a 24-yearold man with Grievous Bodily Harm pending the outcome of a port mortem examination. Police are asking anyone in the vicinity between midnight and 3am Saturday November 17 who may have seen anything suspicious to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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changes and probably just as many

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come from varying backgrounds,

“I’ve seen a lot of positive safety

workers,

and

site

and

occupational health and safety

executive managers – so safety

professional – mainly working in

needs are considered, discussed,

the Goldfields and western New

and changes embraced.”

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the

Roads Western Australia will

aim in reducing the speed

reach its annual inspections target

approved

recommendations,

it conducted a crash ranking

will join eight other inspectors

Council

school zone around Tambrey

thing you should be doing with it –

helping DMP’s North West team

has

that

extend the Balmoral Road

past and present, there’s only one

McKay

which

is built for higher traffic

the North West, following a new

Ian

Highway

be difficult to see oncoming

keep an eye on mine safety across

inspector

more people to use the

leave Nickol to come into

speed limit be altered after

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viewing

town on Balmoral Road it can

kilometres per hour.

Mr McKay has carried out 21 site

from

favour of a recommendation

from its current limit of 80

visits in the Kimberley in 2012-13,

discourage

as a shortcut compared to

experience and knowledge from

Petroleum’s.

Shire of Roebourne chief

A new mines safety inspector will

the Department of Mines and

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New nitrate plant to service industry in the Pilbara Preparations for a new ammonium nitrate plant in Karratha were officially launched at a ceremony attended by WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore on Friday November 16. The Yara Pilbara Nitrates plant will create up to 400 jobs during peak construction and permanent employment for 60 people to operate the plant. Once operational the plant will have a planned capacity of 330,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.

Help your pet beat the heat With the Pilbara recently sweltering under 40 degrees Celsius days, it is not just humans but the region’s pets who are feeling the heat, according to vets. David Neck from the Australian Veterinary Association said pets are just as susceptible to heat-related illness as humans. “Not only can heat threats occur in parked cars, they can also happen in your own backyard,” Dr Neck said.

“Vets receive numerous calls from concerned pet owners during summer heatwaves seeing worrying signs like lethargy, excessive panting or breathing problems. “It’s important to take your pet to your local vet if they are displaying any symptoms of heat stroke.” Dr Neck said dog owners should take special note of their pets on over the Christmas holidays. Not only do temperatures around Christmas tend to be very hot, but dogs can become so excited by all the game and activities going on around them that they can their temperatures can rise even more. “It’s important around the festive season and social gatherings to give your dog time out in a cool place so they can get their body temperature down again,” Dr Neck said. “And it goes without saying that you really must never leave a pet unattended in a car, even when the weather isn’t very hot.

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“The main thing is to watch your pets carefully on hot days and give them extra care to help them safely enjoy summer.”

your dog or cat’s water bowl can help to keep their temperature down and provide some relief on a hot day.

Top ten tips to help dogs and cats beat the heat:

• If you don’t have air conditioning think about leaving a fan on during those really hot days in the height of summer.

• Make sure there is cool, fresh water available at all times left in shaded areas in multiple bowls that cannot be tipped over. • Keep an eye on pets as they will be susceptible to the particularly if they problems with breathing.

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• Dogs love to sit in the sun, but prolonged sun exposure can quickly lead to heat exhaustion and can cause skin cancers so it’s important to provide them with a shaded area. • One way to provide relief from the heat is to fill the kids’ paddling pool with a couple of inches of water and leave this in a shady spot for your dog to sit in. • Tossing a few ice cubes in

• Try to exercise your dog in the early morning or the late evening to avoid the hottest part of the day. • Consider putting some treats in the freezer, which can be given to your pet as a pet popsicle on really hot days. They’ll help cool your pet down and give them something to do when you’re out. • If you own a long haired dog, consider giving them a trim to help them cope better with the hotter summer months. • Remember: signs of heat stroke include heavy panting, difficulty breathing, fatigue, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and even seizures.

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By Ben Leahy A resident at the recently opened Karratha Seniors Village, behind Warambie Estate, has told the Pilbara Echo that she is unhappy with the service and quality of work at the new village.

Free Weekly 24 - 25 November 2012 National Lifestyle Villages strongly contest many of Ms Cory’s claims. Fellow residents Alan and Kathy Green said they are happy in the new village. “We are absolutely delighted with our new home,” Ms Green said.

Residents were last month relocated to the new village after a previous block of seniors apartments on Basset Road was knocked down to make way for a $65 million city centre revitalisation project.

The relocation of the seniors village has been a sensitive issue ever since it became clear last year that the Basset Road units would have to make way for a new main road running from the Dampier Highway to the Pelago Towers.

However, resident Kareena Cory said that when she moved into the new village 10 days ago, it was not yet completed.

At the time, hundreds of town residents came out to attend meetings to support the seniors.

She said builders had not completed parts of the concreting and landscaping or installed solar panels and a security fence at the back of the property. Ms Cory also said she was unhappy with the design of her house because it did not have wheelchair access and had a number of trip hazards. “These fences were still open to anybody and everybody [when I moved in], they only started to finish them last week,” Ms Cory said when we visited the village.

Ms Green said none of the residents wanted to leave Basset Road, but that once the decision was made, LandCorp and National Lifestyle Villages have worked closely with all residents to make the move as smooth as possible. “They have been in constant touch with us,” Ms Green said. “If we haven’t got someone from National Lifestyle then we have got someone from LandCorp ringing us, making sure everything is going well.”

“We have all been [left feeling] a bit lost [because of this move].”

Ms Green said she was consulted extensively on the design of her new home and that all her moving costs were paid for.

However, other residents, project managers LandCorp and developers

This included moving their belongings and reconnecting the power, telephone

line and an emergency alarm. However, Ms Green agrees that there have been things that needed fixing in their new home. Ms Green said she has given a list of these issues, including a request to install wheelchair access ramps, to National Lifestyle Villages. “It was minor things. We have given them a list and they are gradually getting them done,” Ms Green said. “When we first shifted in, the solar panels were put in a couple of days later, I mean, they were little things.” Ms Cory, on the other hand, remains unhappy with the speed at which the repair work is being done, and said she is so unhappy with her new home that she has asked to move to another unit in the village with a different design. LandCorp and National Lifestyle Villages have agreed to Ms Cory’s request but said it was an example of how they have had to bend over backwards to accommodate her. A spokesperson for LandCorp said Ms Cory’s original unit had been designed expressly for her with a long list of customisations she requested during the planning stage. They also promised to this week finish the concreting work near the village’s communal recreation centre, which Ms Cory had complained about.

Community Update Civil works are progressing in Bulgarra and it is anticipated that connections in Bulgarra will commence early next year. In Millars Well, contractors are connecting houses daily and recently over 300 houses were connected to the new underground network, just in time for the pending cyclone season.

• Shire of Roebourne president Fiona White-Hartig and Walkington Award winner Daniel Baguley - Photo by Margaret Bertling

Walkington Award presented to young role model

In order to prepare a house for connection to underground power, at times, a contractor may need access to a property especially if a meter box is inside the house. Residents will receive a notice advising of a time when a contractor will need access. Please note Horizon Power and its contractors will try to work with the resident at all times to minimise disruption. If the contractor specified time is not suitable, please do call the number provided to organise an alternative. Every house is required to be inspected and we thank the community for their co-operation in organising access for our contractors. For any concerns or questions about this process or any questions regarding the project, please call Community Relations Manager Monika Page on 0428 979 283. More information can be found at www.horizonpower.com.au

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Young achiever Daniel Baguley has been awarded the 2012 Walkington Award for his achievements in academic excellence and community achievements and contributions. The Walkington Award commemorates the service of the late Dr Al Walkington, Foundation Director of the Karratha College, from 1980-1983. The award aims to recognise the winner’s achievements in academic excellence and community achievements or contributions, as well as encouraging students to continue either full or part-time studies at a recognised educational institution. Daniel is considered an outstanding young member of our community, a leader amongst his peers and a role model in his school and wider community. Daniel has been a strong advocate for student interests. He has acted as school councillor since

year seven, and in 2012 Daniel took on the role of School Captain at Karratha Senior High School, voicing students’ concerns and working with the school to resolve any issues. In 2010 Daniel was awarded the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award. Daniel has also excelled outside of school, participating in soccer, cricket and tennis. In 2010 Daniel completed soccer referee training and has since officiated matches and assisted in the training of new referees. He has represented Karratha in a number of sporting activities including tennis matches in Broome and country week soccer competitions in Perth. Daniel hopes to further his academic interests in the fields of astronomy and physics at the University of Western Australia.

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“This latest shipment broke the previous record set by the BHP Billiton loaded vessel, the Cape Infinity, by 5,644 tonnes. ”

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Record iron ore shipment leaves Port Hedland for China The largest iron ore shipment ever recorded at Port Hedland left for China last week with 254,010 tonnes. The Fortescue loaded vessel, Abigail N, also set a new record for the largest ever deadweight tonnage ship to visit the port at 297,430 tonnes.

Infinity, by 5,644 tonnes. The previous record for the largest DWT vessel was the Daniel N, which left Port Hedland on October 4 weighing a total of 297,359 tonnes.

The 327 metre long vessel took 35.45 hours to load and left on a draft of 19.05 metres.

October was an outstanding month for the Port Hedland Port Authority, with the highest number of vessels docking at its public berths over a one month period.

This latest shipment broke the previous record set by the BHP Billiton loaded vessel, the Cape

The PHPA facilitated 47 vessels at its four common-user berths for the month of October.

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Second-hand computers Stay A Little for Pilbara families The Smith Family is giving away free computers in a bid to bridge the digital divide that it says exists between wealthy and disadvantaged families in the Pilbara. Not-for-profit charity, The Smith Family said a recent government report had shown that there was a growing technological gap between highand-low income groups. The report by the Australian Social Inclusion Board found that 55 per cent of financially disadvantaged families had access to a computer at home, compared with 95 per cent of higher income families. To address this, Daphne Trevurza, The Smith Family’s Pilbara team leader, said her organisation had teamed up with Royalties for Regions, to create the Tech Packs Project in which computers are being given to families in Karratha, Roebourne and Wickham. “Families can use computers for homework and keeping in touch with family members whilst improving their literacy, they shouldn’t be left behind just because they don’t have access to

a computer at home,” Ms Trevurza said. In addition to refurbished computers, the Tech Packs program will also provide families with a 12-month Internet connection and basic computer training at no cost. Ms Trevurza said the Techs Pack Program aims to improve digital literacy in the community by equipping children and their families with the technological skills that are now prerequisites for social inclusion in modern society. “[The Internet gives families the ability] to apply for jobs and log their children on to Mathletics to improve not only their digital literacy but their numeracy skills,” Ms Trevurza said. Computer training courses have already commenced for two groups, but The Smith Family is urging community members to apply now so they do not to miss out on a computer. To find out more about the Tech Packs Project or to register for a computer, contact Daphne Trevurza on 9144 1854 or Carol Warren on 9144 1854.

New dolphin calves like peas in a pod Anybody planning a trip South for rest and relaxation has extra reason after the World Heritagelisted Shark Bay recently welcomed two new dolphin arrivals. The two dolphin calves were born into the dolphin pod that regularly visits Monkey Mia Beach and interacts with tourist visitors. Wirriya (pronounced Widdee-ya) was born to Kiya early this month, while the second calf was born a week later to pod matriarch Nicky and is yet to be named. The new calf is the ninth dolphin Nicky has given birth to and will be a sibling to four-year-old Fin. Environment Minister Bill Marmion said the calves were doing well and would be monitored closely over the next six weeks

by staff from the Department of Environment and Conservation. “The Monkey Mia dolphins are of worldwide significance and it is extremely important that great care is taken to ensure the newborns are given the greatest chance of survival, as unfortunately there is a high mortality rate for calves in the wild,” Mr Marmion said. “It will be some time before the calves become accustomed to visitors being near them but there are protocols in place to protect them, and the interaction sessions will continue to allow visitors to feed the other beach dolphins. “It is a very exciting time at Monkey Mia and I encourage people to take the trip to visit this spectacular place.”

Mobile phone recycling comes to Karratha supporting the initiative. “The Memory Muster is a fantastic initiative to encourage better recycling of old mobiles reducing pollution and keeping old mobiles out of landfill,” said Gyton Grantley. MobileMuster is a free mobile phone recycling program that accepts all brands and types of mobile phones, plus their batteries, chargers and accessories. According to MobileMuster, more than 90 per cent of the materials used in mobile phones can be recycled, which helps avoid future greenhouse gas emissions, saves energy and protects and conserves our environment and natural resources. They can also contain substances that are potentially harmful to the environment if not disposed of correctly. For information about Memory Muster and how to recycle your mobile phone, visit mobilemuster. com.au.

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Did you know Australia’s domestic maritime laws are changing? From 2013 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will become the National Regulator for domestic commercial vessel safety in Australian waters and a new National System will commence operations. For the majority of Industry it will continue to be business as usual. However, to guide people who own, operate or work on board a commercial vessel through the key requirements of the new National System, AMSA will be holding a series of community information days in capital cities and regional centres during October and November this year.

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Karratha residents are being urged to recycle their mobile phones and send in their top phone pictures for the chance to win a trip to Sydney. The Memory Muster promotion is part of MobileMuster, a program run by the Australian mobile phone industry, aimed at recycling the 22 million old mobiles and accessories lying around in homes and businesses. As part of Memory Muster, Karratha residents, who send in their old mobile phone, batteries and accessories for recycling before December 31, can also send in six of their favourite photographs. MobileMuster will then turn the photographs into postcards and return them to the sender. Karratha residents can also enter the online photography competition to win tickets to the gala Memory Muster event to be held in Sydney next January. Actor Gyton Grantley, a Logie and Australian Film Institute Award winner from television programs House Husbands and Underbelly is

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Perth-based education group Scitech are conducting a series of workshops and building partnerships in the Pilbara in the hope of encouraging more young students from the region to consider careers in science. Scitech presenters and representatives from the University of Western Australia’s sister program Aspire already visit Pilbara schools twice a year to conduct fun workshops in science and technology. But in addition to school visits, Scitech is now looking for local partners to run science programs in the region, according to Kerry Mazzotti, the group’s science partnerships catalyst.

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“We want to work with groups in Karratha and the region to help them create and run programs that raise awareness of science among young people,” Ms Mazzotti said. Scitech’s focus on science education

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comes amid increasing calls for higher productivity and skilled employees in the mining industry and other sectors of the Australian economy. Bo Keo from Pilbara Joblink said she had spoken with Ms Mazzotti and was keen to use Scitech’s help to apply for funding for a community science project and to include a stronger science presence in next year’s Karratha Career and Try a Trade Expo. The popular annual Try a Trade Expo gives high school students the chance to explore potential careers by trying hands-on activities. In addition to building partnerships in Karratha, Scitech also recently dropped in on Tom Price Senior High School and ran a series of exercises to help Years 8 to 10 students prepare for university by mimicking activities they might be required to do in future higher education studies. These included exercises in Asian studies, animation, movie development,

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Scitech also recently received an international award from the Association of Science and Technology Centers in the USA for their Aboriginal Education Program, which they run in the Pilbara and other areas of WA. Any industry or community groups interested in supporting science programs in the region can contact Bo Keo on 9144 2429 or bo.keo@joblink. pilbara.net.

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large goanna. The female corella in that cage was having a fit. And I couldn’t blame her – a bird in a cage is an easy meal for a three-foot goanna. However, once the lizard saw me, it took refuge under one of the cages. But such was the racket the birds were making that the joeys were darting every which way again and causing trouble. I knew I had to take control of the situation. I managed to lead the three hopping joeys into their run and shut the gate. Then I located the lizard and guided it around the fence line to where there is a gap big enough and wide enough for it to get out. Finally, without so much as a backward glance, it lowered itself and scraped out under the Colorbond. Then I went round to all the cages to settle everyone down by talking and scratching and rewarding them for being the best watch birds possible. Next I took some bottles to the worn out Joeys and finally harmony was restored to the yard. But, oh boy, talk about a drama to come home to.

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at it. Nine times out of 10 they follow, and you can lead them home. But once this joey started to follow, I decided I wasn’t taking any chances and grabbed him by the base of the tail. Pat was surprised to see I caught the joey so quick and even more surprised when I said I had grabbed him by the tail – I’m not renowned for my catching abilities. With years of experience playing first base and shortstop, Pat is usually the one called upon to catch animals like birds when they escape or we are trying to net sick ones. But we didn’t have long to appreciate my catching skills, because as soon as I carried the joey back into the yard, another drama broke out. It was coming from our parrots, who were all in a flap and creating a racket. The yelling, screeching and flapping intensified so much that the wild corellas in the palm trees joined in as well. It didn’t take me long to see what the commotion was about. There, standing on its hind legs against one of the cages on the lawn with its forked tongue flickering, was a very

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Barnett Liberal-led Governme nt has overseen an historic level of investment in our regions and we are determine d to see that continue. The current and future Liberal-led State Governments are committe d to safeguarding and administering the Royalties for Regions Progra m as a significant regional policy for Western Austr alia. The Liberal Party priorities for Ro yalties for Regions if re-elected are : • Greater focus on improving regional health services across all of Western Australia including funding to att ract and retain local GP services; • Greater investment in substa ntial long term economic infrast ructure, to set up and secure our regions for the future; • Significant investment in bu ilding new country roads and up grading existing roads, including improv ed mobile communications along them; • More support for regional fa milies; • Increased support for country seniors, including an increase to the Country Aged Pension Fuel Card; and • Specific support to establish and strengthen other non-mini ng industries in the regions like tourism and agric ulture. In the lead up to the election next year specific details will be relea sed on our plans for regional Western Australia. No other Party has more Parliame ntarians representing regional W estern Australia than the Liberal Party. We have a great team of candidates across the regions and I invite you to talk to them about yo ur priorities for regional Western Australia. Be in no doubt – Royalties for Re gions is here to stay.

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Fire ravages house, causes $300,000 bill By Tamara Binamat

November 15 and was fought until

A residential home in Nickol in Karratha has been gutted by fire, causing $300,000 worth of damage. Police said they were not treating the fire as suspicious, with a Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson saying the blaze could have been caused by an electrical fault with a kitchen fridge.

around 1am Friday November 16 by firefighters from Dampier and Karratha. The property was vacant at the

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time of the fire and no one was hurt

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and independent young people who can

competition for primary schools run by not-

be both proud of their traditional culture

for-profit group GenerationOne.

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by at around 10pm on Thursday

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GenerationOne is a not for profit group

songwriter Casey Donovan voted in its favour.

founded by Fortescue Metals Group chairman

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students from pre-primary to Year 6 helped

the aim of ending the disparity between

make the video.

Indigneous and non-Indigenous Australians.

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Lot 9 – For Sale by Offers to Purchase Strategically located ‘Service Centre Site’ offered for sale in Karratha’s largest industrial estate, Gap Ridge. Located on Dampier Highway, the main arterial route to Karratha, this 1.09ha site is perfectly suited for a fuel station with ancillary uses such as a café, newsagency, post office, banking and vehicle wash facilities.

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Principal’s property update Residential real estate in Karratha is well placed for growth as the city`s population increases to keeps pace with the development of our multifaceted resource base. There exists at present a window of opportunity to take advantage of the current market conditions and find a home for yourself or perhaps add to your investment portfolio. In the past 18 months or so I have had the opportunity to both live in and work as a licensed agent in both the Hedland and Newman markets. I can say from that experience that our house prices here in Karratha are cheaper on a property for property basis than either of those other major Pilbara marketplaces. At the moment you have the opportunity to buy here in Karratha at prices that are less expensive than any of the other major Pilbara towns and will thereby benefit from the greater likelihood of strong capital growth. This opportunity will in my opinion not last for much longer. Karratha is blessed with enormous diversity within our resource base. No other centre in the Pilbara has anything like the resource diversity and attendant employment opportunities that are in abundance here in Karratha. Existing projects will continue to ramp up and new projects that are due to

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George Cook Karratha City Real Estate commence will inevitably cause a housing shortage. That shortage will as always lead to renewed price pressure.

Now is definitely the time to take advantage of the existing market as the new year will I believe bring greater demand that will see prices firm and our residential prices come in to equilibrium with the Hedland House and Newman markets.

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Woodside to name just a few have been operating here in Karratha for decades. They continue to pour many billions of dollars in to the maintenance, construction and exploration of a vast area off-shore. All of that activity is predominantly serviced through Karratha because of the huge gas and LNG plants on the Burrup Peninsular as well as the major marine supply base there. Fertilizer, salt and bio diesel are also produced and the Burrup is soon to be home, thanks to Orica`s investment, to a new explosives factory to supply the entire North West. No other town in the Pilbara and few in the world have such a huge and diverse resource base that will attract a highly skilled operational workforce for decades to come. These new arrivals are going to be looking for quality housing so that they can raise their families and enjoy the lifestyle options, quality of life and opportunity that this area will continue to offer both now and in the future. Our quality local builders are building top quality homes engineered for this environment and designed for the local market. The homes that are produced here would not be out of place in any capital city suburb. Homes built here are using local tradesmen to build them and training local apprentices to build them in the future. I urge you to buy locally produced new homes if you are in that market safe in the knowledge that your residential investment is safe here in Karratha. So if you have been waiting for just the right time to get into the Karratha market, in my opinion that time is now! George Cook is a Licensed Real Estate Agent both here in Western Australia and also in Queensland. He regularly travels to Queensland and is well placed to provide advice regarding both lifestyle and investment real estate in south and central Queensland

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• Double carport

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• Covered patio at front and rear

• New kitchen with stainless appliances

location, situated close to

• Spacious kitchen with family room opening to rear patio

• Open plan lounge/dining

school and shopping centre

• Air conditioning throughout

• Parking for four vehicles

depreciation available!

• 2 bedrooms with BIR

• 3 x 1 duplex home

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20 Jabbarup Crescent, Newman

Will lease at up to $1300/ week!

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Immaculate Property - Long Lease

$869,000

$949,000

$969,000

15 Mindarra Dve Newman

$1,200 / wk AVAILABLE NOVEMBER

This unique 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom development is situated in a prime location, only a short distance from the shopping centre, major banks and Post Office.

29 Knox Way Newman

$2,230 / wk AVAILABLE DECEMBER

This home includes four large bedrooms, one bathroom, is fully furnished and fenced with an undercover carport. Perfect company accommodation.

21 Wehl St Newman

$2,300 / wk AVAILABLE 30/11

Available on a short term lease. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, single carport and garage, great outdoor entertainment area. Prime location.

1/23 McLennan Drive, Newman

$1,800 p/w AVAILABLE 7/12

This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is perfect for company accommodation. Large bedrooms, spacious kitchen/ dinning single carport with extra off street parking.

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Great appeal Seven huge bedrooms immediately set this meticulously renovated home apart from the competition.

❚ Step inside this fantastic “Broome style” home.

Super investment Opening into a world of ambiance and seclusion this residence offers far more than meets the eye. Quality construction, practical design features and a standard beyond compare! These are just some of the things that come to mind when you step inside this fantastic “Broome style” home. A large open plan living zone is the hub of the home and ideal for family gatherings. The kitchen is to one side of the living space separated by a breakfast bar, enabling the home chef to feel part of the action when entertaining. There is plenty of bench space and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, gas hotplates and electric oven and two pantries/ storage cupboards. A spectacular outdoor entertaining area, complete with a cool spa makes life easy for those who like to spend time relaxing with family and friends.

The property features four supersized bedrooms all with built in robes, fans and split system air conditioning, quality tiling throughout which makes for an easy-care, low maintenance lifestyle, separate kids activity room, neutral colours with quality window furnishings, a huge lockable store room and rear access with undercover parking.

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The bedrooms all feature built-in-robes, fans and split system air-conditioning. You’ll find unbelievable space with the northern wing flowing from the entry with a separate games room that houses the entertainment system and has the pool table as the centrepiece. This wing also comprises three bedrooms with its own bathroom. The ultra-modern kitchen has all the best equipment and a brand new dishwasher and the dining occupies the central core of the home. Double sliding doors provide access to the patio and alfresco area and swimming pool. The parent‘s bedroom area has direct access to the patio and the pool. This home is ideal for the family or as an investment with its many bedrooms and separate living areas.

All new split system air-conditioning throughout provides beautiful cooling on those hot days. From the moment you walk into the entry this home exudes space and freedom of movement, which is one of the real benefits the current owner has enjoyed.

fastfacts Price $1,180,000 12 Edney Way Pegs Creek AGENT

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Price $1,030,000 20 Euro Boulevard Baynton AGENT

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❚ The ultra-modern kitchen with all the best equipment.

Secure 12 month lease gov tenant Investors will be thrilled to see that a 12 month lease has just been secured for this property, paying $2,800 per week for a massive 12.67 return on investment. That comes out to a yearly rental yield of $145,600 per annum, plus full depreciation benefits. Leased to a government tenant until November 2013, this property comes with rental reviews every six months, plus a further 12-month option. As a modern 2011 build-property, this is an excellent low maintenance investment. It features 5 newly built, spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a stylish kitchen, large lounge area, modern bathrooms and undercover alfresco. The drive through garage has drive through access to the rear yard, which has a grass lawn and lovely landscaping,

Located next to the new water park and close to the shopping centre, this is an executive home and premium investment opportunity. Investors will jump at this chance to earn returns in excess of 12 per cent.

fastfacts Price $1,149,000 ❚ Enjoy returns of 11.88 per cent in this spacious home.

128 Kennedy Street South Hedland AGENT

Prepare your development plans

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Hayden 0488 070 067 WEB

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Get in quick because a rare opportunity presents itself. This 505m corner block is already zoned to R30, which means that while everybody else is waiting for the proposed scheme amendment 51 you can get a head start on building a development. 2

As you prepare your development plans, you can enjoy immediate returns as this 3 x 1 weatherboard home is leased to a major mining company and brings in an 11.88 per cent return or more than $106,000 per annum. These returns are based on the secure lease, which will increase to $2,050 per week in November and continue through until late May 2013.

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The property has a spacious lounge, kitchen and dining area and generous-sized bedroos with air conditioning throughout.

❚ Investors will jump at this chance to earn returns in excess of 12 per cent.

There are also high quality floor coverings, fresh paint, below ground pool, lush palm

gardens and a carport and shed. The bathroom has a vanity and bath and shower, while the laundry features an additional shower. This is a opportunity.

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fastfacts Price $899,000 9 Arabella Street South Hedland AGENT

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Hayden 0488 070 067 WEB

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FOUR THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE A CYCLONE: 1. Organise an emergency kit 2. Prepare your home inside and out 3. Have a family cyclone plan and complete a safety checklist 4. Know the community cyclone alert system HOW TO USE THIS MAP • Obtain the latest cyclone advice issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. • Write down the coordinates (latitude and longitude). Note down the advice number, time, date, category number, speed, direction and maximum wind gust. • Using the latitude and longitude grid, locate the position of the cyclone on the map. • Make a dot and circle it. Then write the Advice Number next to the circle. • To track the cyclone path, join the circles together. • Use the map scale to estimate your distance from the cyclone.

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CYCLONE ALERTS BLUE ALERT : A CYCLONE IS FORECAST - GET READY When a BLUE ALERT has been issued, you need to start preparing YELLOW ALERT : A CYCLONE IS COMING - ACT NOW When a YELLOW ALERT has been issued, you need to take action RED ALERT : A CYCLONE IS ABOUT TO STRIKE - SHELTER NOW When a RED ALERT has been issued, you need to take shelter immediately ALL CLEAR : AUTHORITIES GIVE THE ALL CLEAR - BE CAREFUL After the ofﬁcial ALL CLEAR notice, take care to avoid dangers caused by damage

EMERGENCY KIT GENERAL ITEMS o o o o o o o o o o o

portable, battery operated AM/FM radio waterproof torch new, spare batteries ﬁrst aid kit with manual medications, toiletries, sanitary supplies special requirements for infants, elderly, injured, disabled or pets mobile phone and charger, or phone card cash, key cards and credit cards emergency contact numbers extra car and house keys combination pocket knife

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Your Local SES Units Broome 0417 937 073 Carnarvon 9941 2121 Derby 9191 1501 Exmouth 9949 1488 Gton/Greenough 9964 1110 Hedland 9140 1300 Kalbarri 9937 2398 Karratha 9144 1848

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Cyclone preparations urged for people with chronic conditions The Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) is urging people with chronic illnesses and pregnant women to give some thought to how they will manage their conditions in a cyclone event. Regional Director Tina Chinery said it was important that certain groups of patients were wellprepared for cyclone season.

Jim Cahill from FESA, Peter Cameron from FESA, Andrew Burton from BoM, Graham Ezzy from BoM

Official cyclone outlook The release by BoM of the official tropical cyclone outlook for 2012-13 forecasts a likelihood of around two coastal crossings, including a significant risk of at least one severe impact during the season. Andrew Burton from the severe weather section at BoM predicts this cyclone season will see an average number of tropical cyclones develop off the coast, but where they might cross is unpredictable. “We don’t know if you’re going to cop a big hit this year, so everyone should get ready,” said Burton. An average number of cyclones off the North West coast is around five per season, usually with two impacts, one of those severe. Cyclone season is officially from November until March, with the first cyclone impact usually around Christmas time. The Pilbara falls in “cyclone alley” which BoM calls the stretch of coast between Broome and Exmouth.

“It is by far the most cyclone prone area in the Southern Hemisphere, it really is a high cyclone risk area,” said Burton. FESA Pilbara District Officer Jim Cahill said the aim of the tour was to educate people about what to expect and how to prepare for the upcoming season. Prepare your cyclone plan by educating yourself about the alert levels and maintain your emergency kit. “You need enough food and water for the number of people in the house for four days,” said Cahill. “You might be stuck in your house for four days or the power might be off for four days.” FESA recommends your emergency kit should also include a portable battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries, mobile phone and a first aid kit. Peter Cameron from FESA says every home has different risks when it comes to preparing for cyclones. “Some people own boats, some people own camper

trailers, so what were trying to tell people now is this is the time to prepare,” warned Cameron. “If you’re not using your boat over summer or you’re not using your camper trailer tie it down now so you don’t have to worry when the alerts come.” Cahill said all the advice points to planning ahead. “You can get the information from the Bureau [of Meteorology] website and from the FESA website,” said Cahill. “It’s freely available, you can look up all the brochures and they’ll tell you what you need to do.” Cameron said it’s important to get smart about cyclones. “Being smart is looking for knowledge about cyclones because you live in a cyclone prone area,” he said. ”You need to take the actions and then recover from cyclones.” After a cyclone there are recovery committees to help the community and businesses. If you’ve been impacted by a cyclone report the damage to the State Emergency Service and be wary of fallen lines and consequential weather.

Vets say prepare for bushfire, cyclone and floods over prepared,” said Dr Burleigh.

help to reduce anxiety.

“The loss of livestock, pets and wildlife last season taught us this,” he said.

“For all of these events you need to decide if you’re going to evacuate or stay at home.

The AVA is encouraging farmers and pet owners in areas that are likely to be affected to talk to their local veterinarian about how to prepare.

“If you decide to stay at home, think about confining pets to the safest enclosed room of the house such as the bathroom.

Dr Alex Burleigh from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) says that all states and territories may well be affected by some sort of natural event over the coming months, and that people with pets, horses and livestock should be prepared.

“Your vet will be able to advise you about how to prepare an emergency kit and animal evacuation plan,” said Dr Burleigh.

“Put together an emergency kit with lots of non-perishable food (dry food) and water in spillproof containers.

“Natural events like cyclones, flooding and fires can be extremely traumatic for pets and livestock just as they are for people and planning ahead can

“It’s also important to be prepared for possible disruption of services, including power, water and phone lines for extended periods of time,” he said.

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After last year’s bumper season for natural disasters, vets are warning that bushfires, cyclones and floods are likely to put many animals at risk again this summer.

“It pays to be over cautious and

“People on home oxygen, dialysis or regular medications need to ensure they have sufficient supplies for the duration of the cyclone,” she said.

Ms Chinery reminded residents that all emergency calls should be made to 000. “The message we want to send is that if you’re someone who requires regular health care, you should speak with a health professional as part of your routine cyclone preparations,” she said. “Some people own boats, some people own camper trailers, so what we’re trying to tell people now is this is the time to prepare,” warned Cameron. “If you’re not using your boat over summer or you’re not using your camper trailer tie it down now so you don’t have to worry when the alerts come.”

Some people own boats, some people own camper trailers, so what we’re trying to tell people now is this is the time to prepare

Wet season cause for high mosquito activity Environmental Health Services Residents can greatly assist in for treatment local mosquito minimisation The participation of the efforts following rain events by undertaking the following community is vital to help with the identification and the elimination tasks: of breeding sites. • Empty any unwanted water from containers • Keep ornamental ponds stocked with mosquito-eating fish, like goldfish • Keep swimming pools well chlorinated and filtered, as well as free from leaves. • Fill or drain depressions in the ground that hold water • Screen rainwater tanks with insect proof mesh • Ensure guttering does not hold water • Empty pot plant drip trays once a week or fill with sand • Report other areas of breeding (outside your property) to the

In these times of high activity the public can protect themselves by: • Minimising outdoor exposure especially at dawn and dusk unless adequately protected. • Wearing loose clothing covering arms and legs when outdoors. • Avoid camping and outdoor activities adjacent to known mosquito areas such as mangroves and low-lying areas. • Using a personal repellent containing diethyl toluamide (DEET) or picaridin. • Ensuring insect screens are installed to any openings of your house and are in good condition.

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Properties for Lease

Port & South Hedland Secure 12.91% Returns

Superb Investment Or Family Home!

10/8 Padbury Place, Port Hedland • Double story two bedroom one bathroom townhouse in small complex • Ample sized bedrooms upstairs with the master bedroom enjoying ocean views • Roomy lounge and entertainment area with quality ﬂoor coverings & window treatments • Rear neat and tidy paved courtyard with lock up store room and outdoor area

$725,000

29 Demarchi Road, South Hedland

• Move in or invest it’s your choice with a possible return of 11.63% • Secure lease achievable at $1,700 per/week offering $88,400 per/ annum • Set for fantastic capital growth and cash ﬂow • Huge outdoor entertaining area perfect for when friends come over!

• Offering vacant possession or secure a company lease at $1,900 pw • 3 x 1 existing brick and iron property with potential returns of 12% • Three great sized bedrooms all include built in robes and air conditioning • Modern renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher not included

$760,000

Huge Return Of Over 13%

Achieve 11.02% RIO 9 Clam Court, South Hedland • Vacant possession or excellent investment • 11.02% return / Corporate lease at $1,800 pw / or $93,600 PA • 12 month lease term offered by way of lease clause • Renovated kitchen and bathroom READY for rent • Secure 630m2 block, ample parking, large front and rear yard

Cooke Point Charm - Ideal Location

$999,000

$830,000

7 Dongara Place, South Hedland • 4 x 1 brick house - $2,500 pw from Oct 2012 with 13% ROI • Large modern kitchen – spacious lounge room with dining • 4 generous sized bedrooms with BIRs – air-con throughout • Below ground pool w/shade sail – alfresco – grassed yard • Plenty of parking – fully fenced property – low maintenance!

$849,000

Potential Like No Other

3 Acacia Way, South Hedland

4 Lacy Street, Port Hedland

• Current lease expires 1st of Feb 2013 • Fantastic purchase for owner occupiers and investors • Included under scheme amendment 51 – proposed to go to R30 • 3 bedroom 1 bathroom partially renovated home

$1,150,000

R30 And Ready To Develop!

Potential To Sub-Divide And Develop

Potential 12-14 Unit Development Site

61 Brodie Crescent, South Hedland

33 Morgans Street, Port Hedland

18 Cowrie Way, South Hedland

• R20 958m2 block plus an additional 110m2 to come • 3 x 1.5 fully renovated inside / Fully fenced block • Huge lounge room / Nice new kitchen / New bathroom • Generous sized bedrooms with BIRs / Additional shower • Potential 1068m2 to sub-divide / Possible R30 zoning

• High density R30/R80 zoning • Potential 12-14 unit development site • Multinational company lease to 2014 • Desirable executive location, close to ocean and beach • Highly proﬁtable development opportunity

• Currently Zoned R30 so there’s no need to wait for zoning changes • Vacant possession is available or lease out while you plan your development • 3 bedroom 1 bathroom brick house currently on the block • Secure a lease today at potentially $1,900 per/week

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

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Renovated And Redecorated 21 Nelley Way, Wickham

Stylishly Renovated – Achieve 10%

$825,000

Touch Of Class

$1,196,000

$699,000

5 Stingray Street, Baynton

• Modern stylish decor • Stunning below ground pool • A fully enclosed rear yard just the place for kids and pets • Walking distance to schools and parks • Convenient access to Dampier, the airport and the Karratha CBD

$995,000

Champage Living

26 Raynor Road, Baynton • Superb presentation throughout • Beautiful below ground pool patio and shaded lawns for entertaining • Five Large bedrooms with 3 spacious bathrooms • Theatre room and separate study utilities room • Parks, playgrounds, sports oval, family centre and new school all close by

28 Winyama Road, Baynton • 3 generous sized bedrooms all with built in robes, 2 bathrooms • The kitchen is complete with modern appliances and plenty of bench space and storage • Split system air conditioning and fans throughout • Opposite magnificent park, close to new Family Centre and proposed Primary School

$705,000

Excellent Investment

• Major National Corporate Tenant • Secure 5 year lease with another potential 5 years • 3 good size bedrooms all with built ins • Large reticulated block with storage • Ideally located near shops and arterial roads

Quality Built – Achieve 10.45%

Vacant Possession

• 3 queen size bedrooms, study and a renovated bathroom • Country kitchen with breakfast bar • Large formal lounge room • Tiled throughout with new split system air-conditioners • Full length rear patio with a fully powered shed/workshop

$579,000

4 Schultz Court, Pegs Creek

547 Emma Street, Bulgarra

• Great location walking distance to Town • Delightful 2 bedroom with built in robes • Fully air-conditioned and ceiling fans • Carport and plenty of parking • Attractive internal presentation

$530,000

Secure National Tenant – Achieve 11%

25B Frinderstein Way, Pegs Creek

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with carport under the main roof • Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge • Split air conditioning and fans throughout • Rear patio for relaxing after work • Plenty of room to park the boat or caravan

16/2 Scadden Road South Hedland

$1,500 / wk AVAILABLE 21/11

This 3x1 unit is fully furnished and located in a secure complex. The bedrooms have BIR’s and there is a combined kitchen, dining, living area. The outside features a shared bbq area.

23 Traine Crescent $1800/wk South Hedland AVAILABLE 25/09/12 3 bedroom 1 bathroom brick duplex with large dining/lounge area. Neat & tidy Kitchen. All bedroom have BIR’s, fully fenced with large rear yard & alfreco area & dble carport.

21 Corbet Place $1,800 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE NOW n o ti a c li p Apfresh ﬂooring throughout and 3x1 home newly renovated Underwith internal and external paint. 2 showers and a large yard with dual access.

7 Edkins Place South Hedland

$1850/wk AVAILABLE NOW

4 bedroom 1 bathroom furnished home.Open plan kitchen/dinig with separate lounge. Fully fenced property with plenty of parking.

157A Anderson St Port Hedland

$1900/wk AVAILABLE 01/12

3 bedroom 1 bathroom freshly painted home, located close to local CBD & ocean. Fully fenced.

44 Minderoo Avenue South Hedland

$2,400 / wk AVAILABLE 26/11

4 bedroom 2 bathroom home with open plan kitchen, dining,living. Undercover outdoor entertaining and grassed areas.

30A Brodie Crescent $2,600 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE 18/11 onopen plan living/ Newly built 4 bedroom 2 bathroom catiwith lihome Under App dining and huge galley style kitchen. All bedrooms large with bir’s fans & split air-cons.

60 Dowding Way Port Hedland

From $5,600 / wk AVAILABLE 16/10

Unique 3 dwellings under 1 roof. 3x1 downstairs, 3x3 with entertaining balcony upstairs & a 2x1 unit at the rear. Company accommodation solution.

Properties for Lease

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79 Marniyarra Loop, Baynton

32 Walkington Circle, Millars Well

• Great location 4 bed 2 bath home • Double lock up garage and storage • Fantastic outdoor entertaining area • Full automated below ground pool • Gourmet kitchen easy access to family and dining

• Captivating huge masterpiece with the highest standard of finish and quality fixtures • Huge gourmet kitchen features quality appointments with large breakfast bar • Carpeted Theatre Room with feature ceiling • Parents Retreat • Master bedroom has wall to wall built in robes with enormous ensuite

$1,200,000

$1,300,000

Karratha 6/163 Withnell Way Bulgarra

$1,100 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated Close to Karratha’s CBD this lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom two storey villa is the perfect place to come home and relax. With separate living area and own courtyard you will not want to miss the opportunity to live here. Fully Furnished villa.

142 Withnell Way Bulgarra

$1,200 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

How would you like to come home and just enjoy living? With 3 good size bedrooms, separate lounge and amazing yard space not to mention the glorious below ground pool you’ll want to spend more time at home than anywhere else!

30 McCamey Loop Baynton

$1,250 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Located in sought after Baynton this 3x1 property has everything you need to enjoy spending your time at home. With good bedrooms, lovely kitchen and large secure yard with beautiful in ground pool you cant go past this lovely Baynton Home.

45 Mujira Ramble Baynton

$1,800 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Step inside this beautifully presented 4x2 property and instantly feel at home! The large gourmet kitchen is perfect for the cooking lover and with large open living space that ﬂows onto your very own patio, surrounded by stunning landscaping you couldn’t feel more at ease coming home after a long day at work.

3 Yirrawarri Street Baynton

$2,300 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated in sought after Baynton West this stunning 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home has the finest fittings and finishes that are hard to pass by! With luxury master bedroom and ensuite, Open living and theatre room, Outdoor entertaining equipped with swimming pool and built in bbq, this home really has it all.

Karratha: (08) 9143 1599

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1b Bond Place, Pegs Creek Price $670,000

KARRATHA FACT

Fantastic investment with secure company tenant. Brick and iron construction the property is close to town centre, walking distance to the Bali Garden Restaurant, Park/Oval & Primary School.

Karratha hosts one of the largest Christmas lights competition, with a total of $10,000 cash GOLF CLUB & BOWLING CLUB prizes. Entries close December 6th 2012.

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n za a g a v a r t x E e’s Angel of Cuisin y Christmas Giveawa 3 Week It’s on to week three of my Giveaways this week and the prizes are just getting better and better. This week all our prizes are from our friends Corey and Dan at Harvey Norman. Many weeks ago, when I decided to try and run this competition for our community, they were the first people I approached. It was thanks to their support and encouragement that I decided to continue with my idea and from there it has grown to lots of prizes from lots of businesses in town and it’s a great fun thing to be doing this time of year.

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í í í Timex Lap Watch with night light, two interval timers, three alarms, training logs and water resistant to 100 metres. A great sports watch is essential to any great training program, it helps you stay motivated, keep track and really see the results you are making. Harvey Norman Computers have a new range of health and wellness products, including watches, scales and much more. Stop in and see Corey and the team and make some positive choices for your Christmas presents this year.

í í í Jamie Oliver Professional Series Frying Pan 26 centimetre. This is the brand that I choose to use myself at home. Designed for any cooktop, the hard anodized aluminum and thermo spot heat indicator makes cooking healthy food a breeze. The 26 centimetre size is perfect for families and the non-stick surface means you don’t need oil.

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Gemma Louise Woolley 7 November 2012

Chloe Peterson 21 September 2012 Chloe Peterson was born at Nickol Bay Hospital on the September 21 at 3:20pm. She weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces.

Willow Vivian Slee

We are very lucky to have such a good, happy baby who sleeps through the night.

10 October 2012 Willow Vivian Slee made an early arrival on October 10, 2012 at St John of God Hospital in Murdoch weighing six pounds and eight ounces. Her proud family are Andrew, Jodie and big brother Hunter of Halls Creek.

We would like to thank all the fantastic staff at NBH for looking after us. Her favourite activities are sleeping, boobies, story time and swimming in the pool. LOL. Thanks from Jay and Catherine Peterson.

Georgia Grace Elder 23 October 2012 Parents Dan and Fiona, along with big sister Kye (and Kelpie Remi) are stoked to announce the safe arrival of Georgia Grace Elder.

Brenden and Jess along with big brother Jacob, would like to announce the safe arrival of Gemma Louise Woolley

Georgia was born via caesarean section at 9:23am on the October 23, 2012 at St John of God – Murdoch. She weighed 10lb 7 ½oz (4.75kgs) and measured 53cm long.

Gemma was born Tuesday November 7, 2012, weighing 8lb 10oz (3.920kg) and measuring 50cm long.

All members of the family are now settled back home in the Pilbara and couldn’t be happier with our newest addition. A special thank you to Georgia’s ‘Perth Grandparents’ (Jeremy and Nanette) – we are humbled by your loving support, enthusiasm and generosity in welcoming your first grandchild xx

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Soft drinks and Children When it comes to children, soft drinks have been linked to addict-like cravings, as well as twisting kids appetites so they hunger for junk food. Researchers of a 2008 University College London’s Health Behaviour Research Centre study of 346 children aged around 11 expressed concern that soft drinks give an increased preference for sweet things and may set the children’s habits for life. A 2012 Oregon University study of 75 children aged between three and five found those given soft drinks avoided eating raw vegetables such as carrots and went for foods high in calories, such as chips. This did not happen when

the children were given water to drink. The researchers said this wasn’t about simple fussiness. Instead, our tastes for food and drink seem to be shaped in a like-with-like manner. An earlier finding, by heart experts at St George’s University of London showed that children and teenagers who consume soft drinks are far more likely to prefer foods high in salt. Dr. Hans-Peter Kubis, a biological scientist and expert in exercise nutrition says “The body absorbs liquid sugars so much faster because they are more easily taken into the stomach lining, and this rapid intake fires up the body’s pleasure responses”. “At the same time, the

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restlessness and distress if you stop their soft-drink consumption.” Sarah Penrose is a Registered Homeopath with the Australian Register of Homeopaths (AROH), a member of the Australian Homeopathic Association (AHA) and the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths (NZCH). Sarah lives in Karratha and is always happy to discuss the benefits of Homeopathy.

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By Tamara Binamat Room 49 is 23-year-old Michael Miller on drums, 17-year-old Ben Ferguson on lead guitar and 16-year-old Connor Clynes on lead vocals and guitar.

Connor Clynes said their gig at the Youth Shed was like being thrown in the deep end as they supported their idols, former Karratha band Common Bond. “It was really an overwhelming experience due to the fact that Common Bond are quite big in Perth, but it was a really great experience,” said Connor. Room 49 jam twice a week at

Although they are only 5-weeks-old, Room 49 performed their first show to local music fans last week as the support act to Anchored and Common Bond. the arts and craft centre in Karratha and already have original songs written.

The boys describe their style as punk, and cover artists such as Green Day, NOFX and Blink 182.

“I do a lot of song writing by myself and I came up with a couple of riffs and got some songs down,” said Connor.

“We all want to go somewhere with our music,” said Connor.

“Thanks to [mentor] Gary Foster we’ve got one song recorded already and another can be recorded December 1.”

“We’re really thankful for all the support we’ve got from mates and people we don’t even know. “It’s been a really great experience so far and it’s only just started.

“We’ve always looked up to [Common Bond] as a band and what they’ve done in such a small time. “Playing with them was a real honour because we’re really proud of them for coming from such a regional place and making something out of their music. “We just want to do the same thing.”

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A comedy for those who like football or designer dresses Managing Carmen is David Williamson’s hilarious production of manly proportions. Presented at the Black Swan State Theatre in Perth, the live show will be presented on simulcast at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre.

While the Perth audience will shell out $70, Hedland residents will get the chance to see it for free! From 6.30pm, prior to the performance and during the intermission, the Well Women’s Centre will be running a bar with all the profits going towards their organisation. Pre-show contents begins at 7.20pm with the live show starting at 7.30pm.

Managing Carmen Brent Lyall is a freakish young sporting talent. At 23-years-old the country lad is already captain of one of the most successful football clubs in the land. He is managed by the ruthless and famous sports manager Rohan Swift, a foulmouthed bully of legendary status. Not only is Brent paid a prodigious amount of money to play AFL football, he makes three times as much with product endorsements. The advertisers simply love him and his glamourous model girlfriend. But he should be raking in a lot more advertising cash – if only he wasn’t so guarded in front of every camera! Rohan is determined not to let Brent’s uptight performance get in the way of rich endorsement earnings and hires a psychologist to unleash Brent’s on-camera talent. But as Rohan finds out, Brent is not quite the simple country boy he seems; he has a secret passion for cross-dressing. Brent’s carefully managed career is in jeopardy and Rohan needs to come up with an emergency plan to keep Brent’s career and earning potential on track!

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Ted Director: Seth McFarland Starring: Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis

By Sean Smith, Karratha Ted is one naughty little teddy bear. In 1985, John Bennet (Bretton Manley), is a lonely little boy that can’t make friends easily. For Christmas he receives a teddy bear. He makes a wish upon a falling star for the teddy bear to be his best friend forever. He wakes up in the morning to find the teddy bear talking to him. Fast forward to 2012, John (Mark Wahlberg) is now 35-years-old and in a serious fouryear relationship with his girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis). Their relationship is strong, and they want to move things to the next level however, Lori grows increasingly frustrated by John’s childish antics and the fact that he is continually being swayed by Ted to go to parties and hang out with him. Ted moves out to give John space and to find his own way in the world, however, things take a turn for the worse when a weird stalker who dreamed of having Ted all to himself since being a kid, kidnaps Ted. I’ve known a few Teds in my time, most of us have. You know, the good friend that twists your arm and leads you into all sorts of strife.

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Ted is a funny film; I really enjoyed it after the string of average movies I have watched over the past few weeks. I like the concept that a teddy bear comes to life and the idea that this bear is not exactly living on the straight and narrow. I couldn’t help but think that Wilfred inspired the original idea of this film. There are some similarities, however not to the point where you start to think that the movie Ted is a blatant rip off of Wilfred. The CGI is incredible in Ted, after a while you start forgetting that Ted is actually CGI. The fight scene was incredibly realistic and very well done. As my Dad used to say, “Adults are just kids with wrinkles.” His old saying rang true for me as I watched this movie. We’ve all got a Ted, albeit it’s usually what we call our subconscious mind. Up until I got married the Ted in my mind resembled Ted in the movie. He led me astray, got me drunk and got me into trouble, but he also allowed me to push the envelope in terms of squeezing the absolute most out of our youth. My Ted these days doesn’t have devil horns anymore, however he is still known to like a beer or two and he listens to Metallica.

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The Vlaming Head Lighthouse Centenary will feature a series of celebratory events between December 3 and 10, including the ever-popular Lighthouse Ball on Friday December 7. Ball organisers will transform Exmouth’s Shire Hall into a lavish turn-of-the-century ballroom for the event with Perth singer Libby Hammer and ensemble Hip Mo’ Toast playing swinging jazz numbers. Those residents wishing to kick-up their heels at the ball are encouraged to come dressed in their best 1912-style fashions and grab a ticket fast with most already booked out.

Australian Government to rush plans through for a series of new lighthouses – the cost of which would be footed by the Federal Government. Vlaming Head was not among those planned. But that changed when a steamship called the SS Mildura shipwrecked on the North West Cape just one night before the locations of the new lighthouses were to be announced. The tragic accident led to a frantic redrawing of plans and the adding of Vlaming Head to the list. The lighthouse was then completed in 1912 and has since perched on a hill overlooking Ningaloo Reef and the Cape Ranges, long before the town of Exmouth came into existence. Following restorations, Vlaming Head is also the only lighthouse in the world that can still be lit with kerosene.

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One of Exmouth’s leading lights will be the centre of attention next month as the town celebrates one hundred years since the Vlaming Head Lighthouse was built in 1912.

For those who miss out on the Lighthouse Ball, another highlight will be seeing the lighthouse beam its light through a 360 degree arc for the first time in 50-years. The event called Light Delights will be accompanied by an art projection show and music and story-telling performances. Other events include art exhibitions, a family campout and treasure hunt on Saturday December 8 and guided tours of the lighthouse. The weeklong celebrations are held to recognise Vlaming Head’s unique history and its popularity as a tourist destination. And yet, none of this might have ever come about had it not been for a last minute shipwreck and opportunistic State Government. The chain of events began in the early 1900s when the Federal Government announced it would take over ownership and operation of Australian lighthouses. This led the West

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Cooke Point Playgroup’s “Western” themed Ladies’ Night Tickets $30, which includes goody bag, free drink on arrival and nibbles. Cooke Point Rec Club, Keesing St, Port Hedland, 7pm. Tickets and donations - Jodie Lennox 0438 277 859 or Shelley Wallace 0429 230 327. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$20 Steak Night @ Nemo’s Cafe in Exmouth Plus full menu with fresh seafood, sumptuous steaks, big burgers and vegetarian options. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quiz night fundraising for the Tomlin family Wanangkura Stadium, South Hedland 6pm Seating in tables of 10 | $200 per table or $20 per person. Sunday 25

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White Ribbon Day Community March and Family BBQ White Ribbon Day Community March and Family BBQ from 4pm to 8pm at the Roebourne Oval Basketball Courts. Enjoy a community celebration in honour of White Ribbon Day, a national campaign seeking to end violence against women. Citizens within the Shire of Roebourne are invited to participate in the annual White Ribbon Roebourne march followed by a community BBQ and activities. Features include the Pilbara Desert Riders, live entertainment, guest speakers and activities for the kids. For information contact Monique Ulani, Domestic Violence Advocacy Victim Support, Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc 9144 1611 or dvavss@pcls.net.au.

by ACDC and KISS. Danny will be answering questions from guests at the event “and he’ll always answer them really honestly and you won’t be left with any doubts of what he thinks,” said Brad. Part proceeds from the auction will go back to each community. Tom Price will receive funds for their cricket association and Newman will benefit the Newman Main Street project.

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in sports. Presented at the Black Swan State Theatre in Perth, the live show will be presented on simulcast at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre, and whereas Perth audience will shell out $70, Hedland residents will get the chance to see it for FREE! Info: www.mattdann.com or call 9158 9368 Saturday 1 Jan Ford Markets 10:00 – 13:00 | Jan Ford Indulgence Centre, 19 Kingsmill street in Port Hedland. Come on down to the Jan Ford Indulgence Centre, 19 Kingsmill street in Port Hedland, where a market comes alive every Saturday morning showcasing a large range of stalls set up on the grass and offering a beautiful view over the ocean. For more information, please contact Karenn Stjernqvist on 0417 750 810 or email office@stjernqvist.org. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DJ Kenny L with support from Click Like The Pier Hotel, Port Hedland 8pm until midnight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ministry of Sound the Annual Tour featuring Mobin Master With support from Damian John, Panda and Hanky The Ibis Styles Hotel, Karratha 8pm until 1am

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Cot Wooden - Colour Golden Oak, can convert to bed w or w/ out side rail, or couch (New $599.00) $250. 1 x Cot Mattress Deluxe Innerspring (New $129.00) $60 or the lot for $300. Ph Jenni 9185 6360 or 0418 954 660 BABY walker, great condition, $30 Ph 0488 241 348 KTHA COT and innerspring mattress, great condition $150 for both. Ph 0488 241 348 KTHA FIVE nappy boxes filled with baby clothes, mostly girls 000-1, make an offer. Ph 0488 241 348 KTHA SOUND monitor, great condition, Angelcare brand $60 ono Ph 0488 241 348 KTHA ~~BOATING

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2004 Mustang 2400 Cruiser, 8.3m cabin, 5.0L Mercruiser. Exc Cond. Great Family Boat sleeps 4, toilet, x 2 showers, tv w dvd, stereo, microwave, fridge, indoor & outdoor dining table/ seating. Brand new dual Batteries, just serviced, lots of extras! Trailer incl $65,000 Ph Jay 0408 708 651.

Aluminum Twin Hull. Webster Twinﬁsher 2008 5.2 Mtr. 115 HP Yamaha 4 str 272 hrs. Permatrim. Furuno FCV585 Colour Sounder 1100 Transducer. Navman GPS. VHF. AM/FM CD. All safe gear. Tandem Trailer Walkway. Exc Condition. Very stable, loves chop. Pics avail. Ph 0408 519 965 or 0429 123 722 Broome $42,500.

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Webster Twinfisher 2008 5.2 Mtr. 115 HP Yamaha 4 str 272 hrs. Permatrim. Furuno FCV585 Colour Sounder 1100 Transducer. Navman GPS.VHF. AM/FM CD. All Safe Gear. Tandem Trailer Walkway. Exc Condition. Very Stable Loves Chop. Pics Avail. Ph 0408 519 965 or 0429 123 722 Broome $42,500. BAYLINER Trophy Pro 2359 - 2006 7.8m; All weather boat-perfect for families - lots of extras! Full details on boatsales.com.au click on Boats For Sale then in the ‘keyword’ section type in SSEAD-762773. Ph 0417 966 080 or 0417 900 945 FREE DELIVERY IN WA - working away and boat not being used! REVIVAL 5.25m 2007, F/Glass Hull, 90hp Mercury 2str, 308 hours, trailer refurbed, epirb, vhf, flares, CD/ MP3 player, 80l fuel tank. $19,500 0no quick sale required, all reasonable offers will be considered. Location - KTA. Ph: 0420 806 020. business for sale

RUN YOUR OWN PUB! Southwest Lge Bar, 11 rms inc app 1.1/2 acres adj land with shed Ph owners 08 98551503 ~~CAMPING & OUTDOORScaravans 25FT van a/con unlic

but towable. New awning or annexe (never opened) oldie but ok KTA LIA asking $7000 ono more info/photos call 0408 937392 COROMAL 520 Seka for sale. Pop Top, new tyres, 2 water tanks, awning and annexe, TV, Microwave. Lots of extras. Available in Dec. $16000 ono. Phone Stan on 0458 217 279

caravans GAZAL Champion 1999 14ft poptop caravan / Karratha. Double bed, 2 gas bottles, kitchen, electric/gas fridge, 22inch lcd tv, ample storage, heaps of hanging space. $13500.00 contact Ian for a viewing Ph 0407 745 044 OFF road Camper Trailer. Slide out kitchen oven/stove, plenty of drawers and storage. Lge annexe. Good cond. reduced to sell $6,500 ono ph 0488 684 799 clothing alterations

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~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT AVAILABLEavailable KTA - I need assistance preparing a 3-5min promotional video (talking head only) before end Nov. Sound and light must be right though. Willing to pay. Please contact me by sms or call 0428 544 777. ~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT WANTED wanted CARPENTER avail. Local tradesman, fully geared, licence, insured. Property maintenance. Exp building supervisor. Ph 0417 188 041 HOUSE cleaning available. Police cleared, great rates. Please Call: 9185 3501 IRONING $30 per hour call Jane 0418 951 719

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Bulgarra $300 Single (couples considered) available immediately. Must like pets. Must be clean and working. Call Cody - 0407 568 273 after 5pm or SMS.

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available - 24ft caravan furnished, secure, carpark, central area $450 a week plus electricity. Contact Kim 0409 204 534 BRAND New 4x2 house with study and boat space available for rent on Baynton Drive, Baynton. Boat space will be landscaped with grass. Available 1st week of December. This house will not disappoint! $1900/ week neg long term leasing options. Call Zak on 0420 211 111 CHEAP Room for rent in Dampier. $350 per week, bills included. Call or text for viewing. Young, fun housemates. Pete- 0412 540 162 Dane-0401 636 147 CLEAN New Home for Lease 4 Bed 2 Bath (with bath) Large outdoor living. Easy care gardens. All Mod Cons. Only One neighbour. Huge Double Auto garage and store. Solar H/water. Very Secure. $1650/week to view please call Mark 0417 991 169 DAMPIER PROPERTY - 4/5 BED 1 BATH HOUSE FOR RENT. Nice pool, large powered shed on big block. Very tidy. Loads of parking. Available Soon. $1800 per week. Contact Rob Mobile: 0405 716 111

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for rent FOR RENT 3 bedroom plus sleepout, Bulgarra. 5 minute walk to shops and oval. Available for as long as you like $1000/ week Ph 0417 025 572 and 9144 4743 HOUSE for lease and available 1 Dec. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + study + theatre room + double lock up garage. Tambrey Estate. $1,600 per week. Call today 0438 418 009 or email ktawgrass@hotmail. com HUGE three bedroom unit in Roebourne Massive patio and backyard. $700, phone 0437 921 445 KTA Brick 4x1 house with new separate rear 2x1 fully self contained flat, split system air cons and below ground pool. Sleeps six or multi use business and residential, on Tambrey Dve, under cover parking for 3, fully retic. easy care, separate living areas. Call 0438 181 955 Best offer. NEW 4x2 available for rent in Baynton West. Quiet location with good parking and easy access to the side yard. Open plan kitchen/ dining/ living, two outdoor living areas, lush lawns, very secure. Available now at $1800 pw. Please call 0458 051 804. NEW 5 x 2 (+Study), executive house for rent in Baynton immediately. Plot area 612m2. House area 241 m2 (313 m2 incl outside living). Brick construction, built to Display Home specifications. See www.goo.gl/IsEOE. Address - 33 Mujira Ramble, Baynton. View anytime, call Ph 0419 888 950.

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Granny flats up to 60m2 max, 1 or 2 bedrooms fully furnished, from $ 50.000, custom built or flatpac. Phone Terry on 0427677675 or Paul on 0411182136

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255/70 off road 16’s. 4 @ 95% 1 @ 100% (spare). $550. Please ring 0417 180 786 BREVILLE coffee machine, $60. Good working order, have upgraded to pod machine. Small dog airline crate, $40. Revolving square wooden CD holder, free. Phone 9185 6779 or 0419 394 905. CAMERA - Canon EOS 1100D EF-S 1855mm kit. Excellent condition in original packaging including software. Additional Canon battery, EF-S 55-250mm IS and Filter. $400.00 KTA Mob: 0488 030 054

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COLEMAN shade: Event 14 with Sunwall, 425 x 425 x 228cm, 50+ UPF roof panels, in original packaging. Opened once, never been used. Bargain at $180. Phone 9140 2602 or 0417 126 972, Hedland. DIGITAL Jewellery Scales 0.01g to 500g range. Brand New never been used. $60.00 Karratha Area PH 0405 038 515 EARTHWORKS, Flip screen bucket E80 fits excavators 22 to 29 ton, Pins 80mm, centres 430mm, ears 330mm. For screening all types of fill, backfilling, landscape, recycling , change the screen for different grades, current screen 38mm , weight 1.5, cubic capacity 0.8m, $26,000.00 ono ph 0409 192 760 Perth WA EVENING/ Cocktail dresses for sale sizes 8-16 nothing over $70. Different styles and colours to choose from. Karratha call Jane 0418 951 719 FEDERAL Couragia Mud Terrain Tyres 4WD. Only done couple hundred kms. 99% tread. Selling due to incorrect order with my new car. 265/70/17 4 tyres cost $1600 sell $950 ono Karratha area PH 0405 038 515 FENDER mustang floor guitar effects unit. Brand new, still in box. Paid $550 sell for $400. Ph Garry 0413 087 187 FOR SALE: 2 8.5-litres gas bottles. One is an empty gas bottle for $30. One full gas bottle for $60. (Caltex sells the full gas bottle for $90 refill costs $45.) Call 9186 2367.

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Rotary Hammer Drill near new $750 with attachments. Generator 2.2 KVA Superworks $260. Lawnmower MTD Large cut $160. Phone Peter 0417 901 065 HOUSE for sale, 4x2 house in Tambrey Estate. Build in 2008, currently rented until Sept 2013 with a monthly income of $7691. House in great location. $900K ONO. Phone Jacquie 0427 349 205. HITACHI

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furnishings. Everything must go - heaps of DVDs. Leaving because of ill heath - ring anytime. A garage sale will be held on Sat and Sunday from 7am to 5pm. Call on 9144 4495 LARGE Grafton Everest brown leather-look & wood lounge (3, 2 & 1 seats); 6-seat mahogany extendable dining table, upholstered chairs & matching buffet. Reluctant sale - too large for new home. Both imported, $600 each Ono. Available after 27/11, Hedland. Call 0417 126 972 or 9140 2602. LARGE quantity of aluminium windows of various sizes all Region D certified as well as miscellaneous cabinetwork for sale. All at below cost due to unfinished project Ph 0437 616 317 (HED) LARGE quantity of miscellaneous Building materials for sale at below cost due to unfinished project including Stone Tops, S/S balustrading, Ceramic Basins, Composite Aluminium Cladding, S/S splash backs, etc Ph 4376 16317 (KTA)

for sale SAFETY Boots Mack nearly new, worn just 1 week - Black Steel Toe -Size UK=4 US=5 Euro=39. Bought $150 sell $100 ONO. KTA send a text 0487 319 232 SIMPSON 6kg washing machine, $100; Hoover heavy duty 3.5kg dryer, $70; outdoor glass 6-seater table, $50; 6 x plastic chairs @ $5 ea; metal frame double bed & mattress, as new, $200; small microwave, $20; LG TV, $20. Phone 9140 2602 or 0417 126 972, Hedland. SINGLE bed and inner string mattress, in good condition. $80 PH- 0407788760. Ktha SPEARGUN $150 Beuchat 1m gun. Hasn’t been in the water. Ph 0438 198 291 TABLE Jarrah 3m, two piece slab with metal frame incl 4x Sandstone Legs $2500. KTA 0428 448 326 TV & Set top box 48cm Mitsubishi $60.00. Canoes x 2 near new $1050.00. Lawn Mower large cut MTD $160.00. Generator 2.2KVA superworks $260.00. Bar Fridge $110.00. Hoover clothes dryer $110.00. Ph 0409 885 495 VR GTS body kit suit VK, group 3 grill and bobtail, still in primer $300. Ph 0419 497 334 ~~FREE

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garage sale COMBINED garage sale - Sat 1st December 7am til 12 - no early birds, shelves, fishing gear, christmas lights, mp3, bikes, clothes, furniture general house stuff. 12 Lilly pde, Baynton. Ph 0409 681 959 GARAGE SALE: leather lounge suite, desk and chair, dining table, tennis table, outside table and chairs, gym equip, water chiller, TVs, cabinet, playstation games, kids toys, BMX bike and much more. Leaving town, Everything must go! Sat 24th Nov 8:00am onwards, 79 Berkeley Crescent Dampier

EARTHWORKS, Flip screen bucket E80 fits excavators 22 to 29 ton, Pins 80mm, Centres 430mm, Ears 330mm. For screening all types of fillback filling, landscape, recycling, change the screen for different grades, current screen 38mm, weight 1.5, cubic capacity 0.8m. $26,000 ono ph 0409 192 760 Perth WA

Need indoor/outdoor furniture? Need gifts for Xmas? For Sale in Karratha for a short time only stock is limited:

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furnishings. Everything must go - heaps of DVDs. Leaving because of ill heath - ring anytime. A garage sale will be held on Sat and Sunday from 7am to 5pm. Call on 9144 4495 LEAVING town garage sale. 8am Saturday 24th one day only, no early birds. 4 Barnett Way, Bayton.

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BICHON FRISE PUPPIES Super Cute! Beautiful Natured Low Allergy 2 x males 1 x female in Karratha, can deliver to Hedland. All vaccinations up to date

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Yamaha 2006 Virago 250cc Cruiser V twin. Recently serviced with 3300km clocked. Selling for $3800. Contact 0466 113 105. KTA FOR Sale: Yamaha V-Star 250cc 2007 Black Excellent learners bike. 9200kms on the clock. Rego 07/13. Located in Hedland. If interested please call 0405 977 664. $4500. neg. HARLEY DAVIDSON 1942WLA Flathead service car, trike, recond engine, new paint, new loom, needs finishing, stored last 12 months, $15,500.00 ono. PERTH ph 0409 192 760 KAWASAKI KLX 250S, 2010, $5200 ono. One owner, 6 months rego, comes with helmet, gloves, Dri - Rider Cross Pro 11 Jacket (Was $300, only wore 3 times), only done 14234kms. Call Leon 0409 409 827 BIKE

2012 30’ft Regal Indulgence fully self contained & insulated & fully loaded, tripple axle,elec brakes,sep shower,ensuite,d/ washer,m/wave,washer/dryer,a/c,3 t.v’s to many options to list mint condition absolute stunner 8 weeks old reg sept/2013 $86,500 ONO COLLIE call : 0458-254-491

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34 ft in like Factory Cond. Bedroom Queenbed, rear 2 Bunks 850x1900, Double Sofabed in Saloon, seperat toilet, seperat shower, Towing Vehicle Isuzu 3.6 l intercooled turbo Diesel. 1 Owner since new, will separate, too much to list, can deliver everywere in WA.

Call John for more Information on 0400 808 590 or email jobico6@gmail.com Total asking 98,000 ONO

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Investment opportunity - TASMANIA Well known commercial premises “ The Dunalley Bakery” (property only). An 8 year lease is in place. Popular with the locals and tourists alike.

Ph Libby 0404 842 902

Shitzu poodle cross 10 weeks old. Wormed and vacn. $350.00 call 0417 048 551. Very cuddley require good homes. STAFFY pups 1 M 3 F Left. Ready now fully Vac & Wormed. $800 KTA PH: Sharon 0419 462 964 ~~PUBLIC NOTICE MALTESE

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FOR Sale, 4 x 2 bedroom house, in Tambrey Estate Karratha. Built in 2008, currently rented until Sept 2013 with a monthly rental income of $7691. House in great location. $900k ONO Phone Jacquie 0427 349 205

Coral Bay-Exmouth school bus service contract with P.T.A. Operating since 1998 with consistant, reliable income and net returns. includes 2008 Toyota Commuter Bus. 3 bedroom parkhome in Coral Bay an optional extra. Contact John : 0428 556 263 Email : johnandleonie@joleba. com.au DAMPIER House for Private Sale. Further Price reduction to $960,000 - negotiable. On noagentproperty. com.au Property ID: 13571. 3 x 1 with a study. 9x6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced lockable backyard. Renoed throughout. To arrange a viewing please call 0418 833 459. FOR Lease 5 Bedroom House in Anderson Street Port Hedland. 2 storey – 3 rooms upstairs, 2 downstairs, polished floorboards, large kitchen, large living area and pool (fully maintained). All queries please call 0459 595 083 I can email you photos. business for sale

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FOR Sale 2004 Hyundai Elantra $8,000ono. Automatic, 59, 080km Electric Windows. Full Service History, Great Air-con, Tyres in good condition Phone: 0407 890 300

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Fairmont 2003, Auto, dual fuel, well serviced and maintained, new tyres, cruise, dual zone A/C, premium 6 stacker CD stereo, and much more, regretable sale $9500 ono Ph 0487 207 664 FORD Futura Au Year2000. 183000 km - Just serviced 14/11/2012. $3500 ONO. Ph 9185 1318 FORD LASER SR2 2001, 2Ltr 5 Speed Manual, 5 Door Hatchback, great stereo, Icey Air Con, Honest Female Owner. A good reliable car. Leaving Town, Must Sell ASAP!!!! $ 5500, Reg -February 2013. Call Veronica 0498 129 011 Port Hedland. FPV F6 Typhoon 2005, Silver, 101,000kms, 6 speed Manual, awesome car to drive. $26,000 ono. Call Travis 0428 466 599 HOLDEN Monaro. 2002 CV8, 5.7 Ltr v8, auto, 19” rims, stainless steel sports exhaust, 6 months rego, excellent condition. Must sell 1 week only then being sent to Perth. Reduced to sell $16500. BME 0457 787 612 HOLDEN Rodeo 4x4 space cab ute with canopy, 2.8 diesel 230,000 kms reliable, good condition. $13,000 KTHA 0439 910 112 KTA - Dec 2003 Toyota Prado Grande Champagne colour - Dual Fuel Petrol/ LPG - 192000 kms Regular servicing - All Grande features in great condition - $24950 Phone Chris 0448 777 746

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6 Luxury Sports 5dr Hatchback 2006 2.3L Auto. Leather seats, Bose sound system, climate control, electric sunroof, service history, 17”” alloys, new tyres. Licensed until 29 April 2013. 135,000 kms. $17,000 ono. Quick sale req. all reasonable offers considered. Location KTA. Ph: 0420 806 020. MAZDA 3 2009 FOR SALE, $15,500 ono. Excellent condition, one owner, all regular genuine Mazda services done. ph 0401 900 909 HED MAZDA 3 MAXX 2006 Rego till May 2013. VGC, <94,000kms. 6 stacker CD, alloys, elec windows, auto $13,500 ono. Ph 0406 067 666 Karratha MAZDA 3, 2008, 1Owner, 70 000km, 4 New tyres, Full Service History. PH- 0400 216 636, $10 500. MERCEDES Benz – CL55 AMG – 2002 MODEL – 135,000 KM – black coupe $65,000. Phone 0409 096 395. MOTOR camper 1969 turtle back sleeps 4, good to live in, $6,000. oo delivered 02 4776 1955 from Noon Est. MAZDA

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Navara/ Pathfinder 5 X 16” Pro Comp Alloy Rims (16 x 8J), Mickey Thompson Tyres MTZ LT265/75R16. Great Condition. Paid over $4000. Looking for offers around $3000. Located in Hedland. If interested please call 0405 977 664.

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TOYOTA Hilux 4x4 2009 Dual Cab 4.0L V6 with extended new car warranty until 2015. $21,000 o.n.o. Ph 0437 616 317 (KTA) TOYOTA Landcruiser 80 Series 1996. Dual fuel petrol/gas, auto, 2” lift. 4 new Cooper tyres (AT3’s) Good strong 4x4. $9,500 ono KTHA 0439 910 112 motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1942 WLA Flat head service car, trike Re-cond engine, new paint, new loom, needs finishing, stored last 12 months, $15,500 ono. PERTH phone 0409 192 760

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Charles Sturt University student is conducting a research project on contingent workers in the Pilbara. You are asked to participate in a short, anonymous, one-toone interview. Please call or email if you are interested- phone: 0421 551 280, email: jbattersby@csu.edu.au COUNTRY and Western band wanted in Port Hedland on 15/12/2012 for Christmas Party. If available please contact Dave Gray on 0428 906 785. A

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THE PILBARA MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC. AGM & Christmas Party Where: Frank Butler Centre When: 07 December 2012 Time: 6:30pm till late

Annual General Meeting Dampier Community Association Monday 26th November at 7pm

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Registrations for our Work Ready Programme starting in Roebourne in February 2013 are currently being accepted.

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1994 Mazda T 4600 truck with accom unit on back. Would suit someone looking for accommodation in Port Headland or Karratha or as a mobile site ofﬁce or security guards ofﬁce. Sleeps 2, has new split system air con /fridge freezer /mw /solar panels/ 3.5kva genset/ 100 litres water storage, roll out awnings both sides, bullbar, 40 channel radio. This rig is in as new condition and has many uses. On your week off just unplug it and drive away. Please phone 0413 155 255 or email. jdevlin@westnet.com.au $35,000, Will deliver.

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The Annual Carols by Glowlight

Sunday 2nd December at 6.30pm Hampton Oval, Dampier

- Have your own accommodation in Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne or Wickham

Throughout the programme, it is expected that you will comply with the expectations below: - Pass a medical examination - Complete all units of the programme - Pass a drug and alcohol test - Work towards obtaining - Excellent attendance a WA C Class drivers licence - Willingness to commit (if applicable) to the programme To register your interest for the Work Ready Programme, application forms can be found: - Iron Ore Career Opportunities office (Wickham) 9187 0489 - Pilbara Institute (Roebourne TAFE) 9182 0350 - Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (Karratha) 9144 2408 - ITEC Employment (Karratha) 9159 7600 For more information contact: Yuka on 0459 815 025 or yuka.saylor@riotinto.com Tanya on 9187 0489 or RTIO.WorkreadyTeam@riotinto.com

Food, Drinks and Glowlight available from community stalls. The night is in aid of YOUTH CARE

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Blasting activities at Karratha No 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant

Kuruma Marthudunera Limited (Trustee) would like to advise all members of the Kuruma Marthudunera Traditional Owners Group, of the KML Annual General Meeting (AGM) on:

29th November 2012 at Pilbara TAFE, Millstream Road, Karratha Kuruma Marthudunera Traditional Owners Group members are invited to attend as OBSERVERS.

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4:30pm Sunday 2nd December at the Dampier Sports Club Oval Annual Reports and Election of Committee Members.

This is NOT a paid meeting for KMAC or KMTOG members. No travel costs will be reimbursed.

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The Water Corporation is currently upgrading the Karratha No 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant located near the Light Industrial Area to cater for future growth in Karratha. To expand the treatment plant, the Water Corporation has been undertaking blasting activities to enable excavation at the site for construction of additional treatment ponds. Further blasting is required and will occur on Tuesday, 27 November 2012. Access tracks to the area will be closed and warning signage erected during blasting activities. Please avoid the area during this time. For further information, please contact the Project Manager Mark Donoghue on (08) 9420 2614. adcorp F80369

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SEEKING We are seeking local skilled tradesmen in the field of Carpentry.

We are looking to recruit experienced people for the following fulltime permanent roles based in Karratha (not FIFO):

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES * Experienced with concrete and formwork. * Experience in construction and civil projects. * Holds current machine tickets. * Holds a current HR drivers licence. * Ability to be self-managed and reliable. * Hard working team member.

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Boundaries Australia is a NW based project fencing company that carries out various levels of projects throughout the Pilbara and Kimberly areas. We specialise in Security Chainwire, Colorbond and Retaining Walls, and our client base is generally tier one and two companies. We are seeking a quality candidate that is driven by this highly demanding environment to become an integral member of our Karratha team. Your main responsibility will be post project award to prepare, supervise and close out construction in the Commercial, Mining and Residential industries, and you will be supported by our administration, estimating, procurement and managements teams that will enable you to achieve your goals. Essential requirements to be successful in this role are: • Extensive experience in the Building industry • Extensive experience in site supervision on Pilbara mine, commercial & residential sites • Being able to plan / schedule • Materials take off (quantity surveying) • Have an advanced understanding when reading plans & engineering • Interpersonal skills to a high level • Ability to lead, manage and participate in project teams • Ability to work as a team player within a dynamic and continuously changing work environment • High level of commitment to construction worksite safety The following requirements are desirable • Computer skills; Excel Intermediate, MS Project, Word • Senior first aid certificate, current • Certificate 2 in safety This package will include an attractive base salary, car, housing allowance and phone. Please forward your resume to adminkarratha@boundariesau.com.au

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Area Manager 1 x PFT Position ,Pilbara Region Reference Number JobLS28 Lifestyle Solutions is a not-for-proﬁt National Disability and Out of Home Care Service organisation, which commenced operations in Newcastle in 2002 with a vision to support people with disability by walking alongside them, embracing their dreams and sharing their vision. Currently we are seeking an Area Manager with sound knowledge of the local region to coordinate our services in the Pilbara. An immediate start is available to the successful applicant. This role is ideal for a person who has had experience in the Pilbara working with adults or young people with a disability and / or complex needs in individualised settings. You will be responsible for not only leading and growing a passionate team that provides care and support in a variety of environments, but also growing and developing our services in the Pilbara region. You will also be responsible for managing the day to day activities of the service, developing local networks, liaising with families and other stakeholders and ensuring that a quality service is provided to people we support. This position also offers housing at a reduced cost in South Hedland. For further information or to apply for this role, go to www.lifestylesolutions.applynow.net.au Lifestyle Solutions is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people from ATSI and CALD backgrounds. All applicants are required to undergo employment screening through probity checks prior to commencing.

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Pilbara Ice Machines has two apprenticeship positions available for two highly motivated people. Specialising in a unique field of refrigeration this would be an excellent opportunity for those who are driven, have a high attention to detail and are able to handle the Pilbara conditions. Drivers Licence required. If you would like to apply, please call Pilbara Ice Machines to arrange an interview on 0438 813 462.

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Therapy Assistant Web Search No: Pool Ref TA1112 Level/Salary: L1 $21,210 to $50,983 pa PSGOGA Therapy Assistants are sought to work with children throughout Western Australia’s regional and remote areas (not including the metropolitan area). Casual positions will be offered to successful applicants as they arise in their local area. We are currently seeking Therapy Assistants across Western Australia in a range of rural and remote locations, including but not limited to: - Boyup Brook - Collie - Margaret River - Merredin - Moora - Northam Successful applicants for these positions will work with individuals and families in Country WA to implement therapy programs under supervision from an Early Years and Consultancy Team Psychologist. To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information or Ph: 9426 9282 to be mailed an information pack. For Speciﬁc Inquiries: Please contact Jessica Adderley, Early Years Consultancy Team Leader on (08) 9426 9627. (Not to be contacted for application packages). Closing Date: Monday, 10 December 2012 at 5.00pm

Web Search No: 04001079 Level/Salary: L4 $67,933 - $71,794 pa + Super, PSGOGA This position is responsible for managing and coordinating all debt recovery for tenants in occupation within the Region. Further to this, the position is expected to negotiate outcomes that save tenancies that are at the highest risk of eviction where the Department has the opportunity to proceed with eviction. To Access Detailed Information: Please visit jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. 04001079 or Ph: 9222 4813 to be mailed an information pack. For Speciﬁc Inquiries: Please contact Neila Penny on (08) 9160 2842. Location: South Hedland Closing Date: Monday, 10 December 2012 at 9.00pm.

Port Hedland Port Authority Lumsden Point General Cargo – Community Information Session

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The Port Hedland Port Authority proposes to develop new facilities at Lumsden Point. The objective of the proposed development is to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate growing demand in general cargo trade, including possible offshore servicing and easing the congestion of the existing facilities. The Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility Development includes: • dredging up to -13.5m chart datum (CD) berth pocket; • dredging up to -13.5m CD access channel; • disposal of dredge material onshore; • construction of at least two Handymax berths with a total length of 500m; and • an area of immediate land backing behind the berths; The PHPA’s Environment Team will be hosting a community information session on Wednesday 5 December 2012. This will be an opportunity to ﬁnd out more about the proposed development and ﬁeld any questions you may have. Date: Wednesday, 5 December 2012 Time: Anytime from 4:00pm to 7:30pm Location: Sealanes Building, 2 Richardson Rd, Port Hedland

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WORKSHOP MANAGER - KARRATHA Based in Karratha, Allmine Maintenance supplies clients with best practice solutions to ensure they are achieving their targets efficiently and consistently. As Workshop Manager for our group you will bring innovation and energy to our team of professionals. You will be responsible for all aspects of leading the workshop including: • Directing our team in the repair and rebuilding/servicing of heavy vehicles, plant & equipment. • Planning, scheduling & implementing systems associated with allocating jobs. • Assist in control of accounts & parts inventories including ordering & purchasing of consumables. • Business development through demonstrated commitment to the customer. • Maintaining and developing a proactive culture of Safety & compliance As a suitable applicant you will be able to meet the following requirements: • Demonstrated experience in leading & mentoring teams • Mechanical Trade experience in the Heavy Vehicle or Road Transport industry • Comprehensive management skills associated with busy workshop environments. • Flexibility to be residentially based in Karratha. As a key leader in the region you will be reporting to the Branch manager and supported across all aspects of your role. You will be rewarded with an extremely strong remuneration package including use of a Tool of the Trade vehicle and accommodation allowances.

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Mawarnkarra Health Service is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing holistic health care to the Aboriginal communities of West Pilbara region.

TRANSPORT OFFICER We are seeking a TRANSPORT OFFICER to promote access to health services through the safe transport of clients to and from medical appointments including specialists’ appointments in and around the West Pilbara region. The successful applicant will have: • Current unrestricted WA drivers licence and excellent driving history • Willingness to undertake First Aid Training The skills require include the ability to manage a crisis situation, an excellent driving record, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills. The remuneration package for this position will be negotiated commensurate with qualiﬁcations and experience. Applications must obtain a copy of the selection criteria and address all criteria. A copy of the position description and section criteria may be obtained by calling Shay Wilson on 9182 0800. All applications should be addressed and mailed to Daniel Brown, CEO, Mawarnkarra Health Service, 20 Scholl Street Roebourne WA 6718 or by email to s.wilson@mhs.org.au Applications close Wednesday 5th December 2012 COB

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Paralympic champion swims with Pilbara kids By Ben Leahy With Olympic gold medalists visiting town and sweltering temperatures baking the streets, Port Hedland and Newman children flocked to their local swimming pools last week for the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series program. As part of the program, athletes Matthew Cowdrey, Liesel Jones, Alice Mills, Thomas Whalan, Alicia McCormack and coaches Bernie Mulroy, Paul Oberman and Michael Shaw spent four days in the Pilbara running free water safety and swimming clinics. For Matthew Cowdrey, Australia’s most successful Paralympian with 13

gold medals from three Olympic Games, the trip was a chance to not only have a good time but scout potential talent. “We’ve worked with a range of swimmers from basic beginners and water safety clinics to the swim club guys, who are obviously a higher level, and so we’ve been doing technique work with them,” Matthew said. But as well as Olympic champions, Matthew likes to keep an extra eye out for future Paralympic talent. Being born with a congenital amputation to his lower left arm, Matthew competed successfully against able-bodied swimmers in State-level school competitions as he was growing up.

“I only really found out about the Paralympics in 2000 at Sydney,” Matthew said.

discovered through come and try days and who have then gone on to compete at the Paralympics.

Since then, Matthew has gone on to win bags full of medals at Athens, Beijing and London.

Matthew said Paralympians still can’t earn a living from their chosen sports, but Australia’s medal haul at the London Paralympics had greatly raised the profile of the Games.

But his late start has also spurred him to help the next generation of champions get into the Paralympic programs at an earlier age. “I’m always on the lookout to find some kids with potential that we can get into the Paralympic programs,” Matthew said, “There are some pretty cool stats on the number of people who have been

But despite being one of Australia’s most successful sportsmen in history, some Port Hedland kids were having a tough time recognising Matthew. “I am participating in Movember so I’ve got a pretty dirty moustache on at the moment, which is a bit of a disguise,” Matthew said.

• BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

• Award winners Cheyenne Wailu (left), Harrison Featonby, Ritchie Patching, Kate Redmond, Karratha BMX Club president Greg Kiehne, John Bennetts, Greg Emms

Spotlight shines on community sports stars Local sports stars and volunteers celebrated their achievements from the past year at an awards night at the Frank Butler Community Centre on Friday November 16.

A total of 43 nominations were received across eight categories with awards going to:

The inaugural FutureClubs Community Sports Awards brought together more than 70 representatives from local sports clubs and businesses, while marathon runner Steve Monaghetti delivered the keynote speech.

Sportsman of the Year Lewis Upton – Football

The evening was supported by Rio Tinto, Finbar, WA FM and Spirit Radio, the Shire of Roebourne, Signature Music, Eaton Building and RCR Resources. The FutureClubs program is a joint initiative between the Department of Sport and Recreation, Lotterywest, Shire of Roebourne and Rio Tinto aimed at assisting sports clubs and associations with their continued development and growth.

Sportswoman of the Year Kate Redmond – Equestrian

Shire of Roebourne Club/Association of the Year Karratha BMX Club WA FM & Spirit Radio Volunteer of the Year Ritchie Patching – Junior Football FUTURECLUBS Official/Umpire of the Year Greg Emms – Junior Soccer

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Fun days a hole in one with Exmouth golfers Exmouth golfers have been practising their swings and friendly banter at a series of corporate golf fun days that are being held for the first time this year. The competition is played every week on Friday afternoons from 4.30pm, with teams made up of four people playing four holes of Ambrose golf. Once the team’s finish, a light snack is provided to everyone while they watch the sunset over Exmouth and spend some time socialising with friends. As night sets in and it’s dark enough, the nearest to the pin

competition is held with glow in the dark golf balls, which is a great way to make the most of the fun golf night. The response from the community has been fantastic with eight to 10 teams playing each evening and all participants reporting having a great time. The winners for the first four games have been the Purple People Eaters, Nuggets Delights, The Blokes & The Fat Moley Cows. With only one week to go and so many new people looking to get involved, the Exmouth Golf Club is already planning on hosting another

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South Hedland Bowls and Tennis Club score brand new clubhouse In order to provide quality facilities to cater for the growth of the South Hedland Bowls and Tennis Club, the Town of Port Hedland, in conjunction with partners BHP Billiton and Royalties for Regions, is calling for tenders for the redevelopment of the Club’s facilities. The redevelopment will include an upgrade of the tennis courts, formalised car parking, landscaping and a large new clubhouse to cater for up to 250 patrons. Also presented in the tender will be options to upgrade one of the bowling greens, install playground facilities and change the surface of the tennis courts to acrylic. Any registered builders that are interested in tendering on

the proposed redevelopment works should email Julie Rouse, Infrastructure Administration Officer at the Town of Port Hedland (iao@porthedland. wa.gov.au) to request the Tender Documents.

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All tenders will need to be placed in the Town of Port Hedland tender box, located at the Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked 12/09 South Hedland Bowls and Tennis Club Redevelopment. The deadline for tender submissions is 2:30pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Late submissions and submissions sent by fax or email will not be accepted.

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six weeks of corporate golf at the commencement of the 2013 season. Next year’s season is planned to run from Friday April 5 to Friday May 10 2013. So get a team together next year and join in the fun. Ambrose golf is a form of the game where all team members hit their golf ball from the tee, but then change so that they all play their next shots from the location of the team member who hit the best shot. They then continue in this fashion, playing from the location of the best shot until they finish the hole.

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Brad Hogg and the Scorchers spin into town By Ben Leahy The Perth Scorchers T20 cricket team might have recently had a tough time at the Champions League in South Africa, but last week they were back among adoring fans in the Pilbara. Children from Port Hedland, St Cecilia’s, Cassia and South Hedland primary schools mobbed the Scorchers players at a series of cricket clinics across town. Australian cricketer Brad Hogg said he and Scorchers teammates Michael Beer, Adam Voges, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Tim Morrison were rapt to see how excited the Hedland kids were about cricket. “The idea of the trip is to promote cricket as another sport for them to play,” Brad said. “And we are getting a good reception, and they are right into the Scorchers so it has been fantastic.” Cricket is riding a wave of fresh interest with the big money Indian Premier League

and the launch last summer of Australia’s popular Big Bash T20 tournament and Brad hopes it translates into more kids playing the game. “The talent around Port Hedland is amazing. “Cricket is a good option to pursue because it is an enjoyable career, you get to travel the world doing something you love. “Obviously, the Big Bash has created a lot of interest. “The game is a lot shorter and it is on when the kids are home at night – it is usually sharp and interesting. “I remember when I was young, I used to watch the tests, but after a few hours I wanted to be out in the backyard playing myself. “But the main thing is that the kids are participating. “You don’t want to see the kids watching it and then not going and participating.

Exmouth Auskickers to play on the big stage Young Exmouth Australian Rules footballers will be playing in the big league next year after 80 local Auskickers were given the opportunity to play at half-time during next year’s West Coast Eagles versus Fremantle Dockers AFL game.

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“The whole idea is for kids to be active.” As well as visiting Hedland schools, the Scorchers also visited two Atlas Iron mine sites to meet the workers and to promote Movember male health issues. “I think the biggest thing with people like myself being at the age of 41 is that you go get regular check-ups,” Brad said. “If something does happen, whether it is prostrate cancer or anything else, it can sometimes creep up on you and you don’t realise until it is too late.”

season even started. He also said he was unlikely to earn a surprise call up to the Australian team as he did at the last T20 World Cup. “I think the World T20 was probably my last hit for Australia,” Brad said with a laugh. “I think they are going in a new direction to make sure they blood younger players. “I’ve had a wonderful career, and I was

Brad also enjoyed spending a night at Atlas Iron’s Pardoo site.

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“We had a great night – the people there were fantastic,” Brad said.

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“It was a great laugh and we just mingled with the workers and played a bit of backyard cricket outside on the tennis court.” As for the Scorchers this year, Brad said they will have to rejig their plans after losing their two biggest signings, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh, before the

comeback at the top level.” between Australia and South Africa? “It’s very hard to call at the present,” Brad said. “Australia has the momentum, but if South Africa can negate that over the first two days of the second test then it will be very tight, but I think Australia can get over the line.”

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Our Golden Oldies are back! By Tamara Binamat Golden Oldies from all over the world descended on Fukuoka, Japan for the latest instalment of the world-wide Golden Oldies Rugby match. Every two years there is a world cup for players over 35-years-old. The match is played somewhere different in the world every time, originating in New Zealand. Clarke Harris from Dampier has played at the Golden Oldies for nearly eight years since he joined while living in Sydney, and when he moved to Dampier he carried on the tradition. There are teams all over the world, including a few in Australia, and even one in Port Hedland called the Galloping Goannas. Clarke stills sticks with his original team, the Penrith Legless Emus. The matches are a bit of fun for the old blokes, one of Clarke’s teammates is over 70-years-old! There are different coloured shorts for different players. For example, if you see a bloke wearing purple coloured shorts it means he’s pretty

experienced in life so you’re not allowed to tackle him, but he can tackle you! “Those blokes just run!” said Clarke. “I think there’s a bloke about 80 or 90-yearsold who plays. “They’re all the purple shorts. They can tackle you, but you can’t touch them. “We run along side them then just fall over in front of them or something … It’s just a fun day. “One of the teams from Japan, one of their blokes was in a wheelchair. “They gave him the ball and two blokes pushed his chair along. ”Well, the other team were falling over all over the place in front of him until he got right to the end!” There were about 151 teams this year, from Russia, New Zealand and America, to name a few. There are no winners at the end, presumably because making it through the event is winning already. “It is a fun contest, you get to hang out together as a team and travel the world.” All photos by Tracey Heimberger

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