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Last week, in a spectacular scene, the historic haulpack in Wickham was relocated to join the old diesel locomotive at the town entrance.

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No funding for airstrip | Page 5 The Shire of Ashburton announced the council had resolved not to support recommendations to accept owner responsibility for an airstrip at Tom Price.

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The magic of the circus

The community spirit of the Pilbara was shining bright this week, as hundreds of locals pulled together to turn a tragedy into smiles. Inset pic: Alan Harrison, ringmaster of The Moscow Circus tragically passed away while in Karratha.

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burglaries over the last month, mainly

who look like they are up to no good,

wear your seat belts at all times.

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and of course, make sure you lock up.

being released from detention.

Karratha Police will be commencing

As you know, Karratha Police are very

an operation in the coming weeks,

Over the last five days, we have made

active on our roads trying to ensure

targeting anti-social behaviour in the

some significant arrests of juvenile

everyone’s safety, however the message

vicinity of our licensed premises and

offenders responsible for most of these

still doesn’t seem to be getting through.

more specifically street drinking offences

burglaries.

Last week, we placed a multanova

Four juvenile offenders have been

speed camera around different locations

arrested and charged for a total of 17

with the community and alarmingly

offences committed in Karratha over the

there were over 1500 motorists detected

last week.

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of the highest fatality rates per head of

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Community pulls together after tragedy for the magic of the circus By Tamara Binamat From the moment the Moscow Circus pulled into town, it wowed the community of Karratha with entertainment that only a circus can bring. Many families will remember the colourful long-haired ringmaster that welcomed our children to their seats and clowned around under the lights of the big-top. Tragically, Alan the ringmaster passed away on Sunday night due to a suspected heart attack. Phillip, a crewman with the circus, came into the Pilbara Echo office to share his condolences, but also give a message back to the community of Karratha that they are overwhelmed by our town’s support. Phillip said Alan was celebrating at the tent after the show as three of his work-mates were celebrating their birthdays with a barbecue. “Alan came back and he was his jolly old self, he had one beer and then that was it.” Phillip mentioned that although Alan was jovial leading up to the suspected heart attack, Alan said to Phillip earlier in the day that he didn’t feel right. “He came to talk to me on that morning and said ‘Phil I don’t know whats wrong with me, I’m just so tired,’ but he said he was alright” said Phillip. Phillip says the team has pulled together and are doing relatively good. “Everybody is still devastated, but it’s one big family here. “Alan was the first one who came

up and shook my hand when I started at the circus so he’s a good friend to me,” said Phillip. Phillip recalled with such emotion in his voice the support from the community. He told of sitting at the beach in Point Samson and speaking to a local woman who consoled Phillip after his loss. The local woman, Yanna Henry, wrote a public appeal on Facebook for Karratha residents to come together for the circus community. “Today I met three of the staff of the Moscow Circus who were out at Point Samson, who had taken time away to try and comprehend their loss. “Last night the ringmaster tragically and unexpectedly passed away due to a heart attack,”she wrote. “I would like to do something for the circus crew as we know how hard it is when something like this happens and being so far away from loved ones. “Any ideas on how we as a community can support the crew at a time like this?” When shown Yanna Henry’s public appeal, Phillip’s appreciation was overflowing. “She is a beautiful lady,” said Phillip. “The community spirit is beautiful, it’s like the magic of the circus. “It’s a very sad moment for us all but I think Alan would have said ‘the show’s got to go on guys because I’m going fishing forever.’” Ringmaster Greg Hall contacted the Pilbara Echo afterward to express his thanks to the community.

“We are absolutely stunned. “One of the first things that happened when we reopened the box office was someone came in with a bunch of flowers. “The next two people that turned up asked how they could help,” he said. The people of Karratha have offered assistance in many forms, from offering to cook, to running errands. Greg Hall said there has been hundreds of condolence messages. The circus members held a farewell party for Alan on Friday and although it was originally intended for the circus crew, after realising the support from members of the public, the party was opened up for all to say goodbye. “We were only thinking we must have a farewell, but because the community has been so exceptional, we’re going to open up the tent,” Greg said. When asked what message he would like to give to Karratha, he paused for a moment, before replying. “In such an unfortunate and tragic event, we’ve found one place on the planet that has made it so much easier and has absolutely touched us to the bottom of our hearts,” Greg said. “That response has really bowled us over.” Greg leaves with one last memory of his old mate Alan. “Alan was a professional entertainer. “He loved the audience and loved performing. “The circus was his life, entertaining was his life, right to the end.”

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what’sh t Community spirit You don’t get it in the big cities but here it has shone bright this week. Check out how locals pulled together in a time of adversity for the Moscow Circus. Holidays Friends are starting to plan their summer holidays now, and all the talk is exciting! Let us know your amazing plans at Pilbara Echo’s Facebook page.

what’snot Grumpy commuters There seems to be a more trafﬁc congestion at intersections making drivers impatient and rude. Be aware and keep calm on the road please! Locals being out of work How does that happen in such a resource rich region? It appears easier to get work in the Pilbara if you live in Perth these days. Not hot.

• A picture of Alan. A trapeze artist dragged the ﬂag up the ropes above the tent to hang in Alan’s honour

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The Pilbara Poet

by Elise Batchelor

There’s nothing worse than being sick with the flu, drowning in your own sweat and having your nightmares knotted up amongst your sheets. No, there is, actually. It’s all that and the horror of being lured into the entrancingly dreadful 50 Shades of Grey. Call me lured, but if I hear that ridiculous phrase ‘inner goddess’ one more time, I really will puke.

50 hot flushes Why you covered in sweat mum? I’m sick love; it’s the flu. Why aren’t you asleep mum? I might ask that of you! What’s that book you’re holding? It’s called an iPad, darling. No, underneath your iPad. So cluey, so alarming.

‘Sthat why you were throwing up All of Monday night? ‘Sthat why you’ve been dribbling Fast asleep both day and night? ‘Sthat why you’ve been flushed And sweating hot and cold? “Sthat why you are stuck in bed Just getting more more old?

Ah yes, that is a book. I told you mum; I know. Off you go to bed my dear. Is that book just for show? Just for show, of course, ah yes. Does it make you less sick? No my girl, it makes my nausea come on fast and quick.

Mmm…I sit and contemplate (another wave of fevers). Maybe it’s not flu at all, I know I’d have believers. Darling, it’s a grown ups thing. I say, and bid her free. Oh, you mean like, 50 Shades? Then why’re you talkin’ to me?

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Thank you! t would like es W l ko ic N f o l al H i D fellow” who to thank a “lovely tance on the came to her assis e. highway to Roebourn to publicly “I would like urray from give thanks to M e to my Watercorp who cam e of the aid whilst on the sid at tyre highway with a ﬂ alry last Tuesday. Chiv in is alive and kicking the Pilbara.”

EAST PILBARA SHIRE UPDATE Welcome to the heart of the Pilbara

August 2012

President’s Message

Early Rates Incentive Prizes

Welcome to the latest news update from the Shire of East Pilbara.

Pay your rates before or on the due date and go in the draw to win one of these fantastic prizes!

I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere congratulations to Cr Lang Coppin who has been recognised for his commitment to the Shire of East Pilbara with a Local Government Honours Award.

1st Prize: Refund of up to $1000 for the rates portion of the rates notice 2nd Prize: Three nights accommodation at Frangipani Cable Beach Resort valued at $600

Cr Coppin became a councillor in 1977 and has the honour of being the Shire of East Pilbara’s longest serving member having served Council for 34 years continuously (with the exception of a one year absence in 1985). He was presented with an Eminent Service Award at the WALGA annual meeting earlier this month. I would also like to share some interesting information about the recent grassing of Nullagine Oval. The grounds are now watered by a subsurface irrigation system, a cutting edge method of lawn maintenance, ideal for the excessive heat experienced in the East Pilbara summer months. This below ground system is vastly different from the more common above ground systems and is testimony to the Shire’s commitment to improving our community by using the most innovative and environmentally sound methods available to us. Again, it’s busy time of year in the East Pilbara so please take the time to read this update and ﬁnd out the latest news and events on offer in your community. Lynne Craigie: President Shire of East Pilbara

FMG Community Fun Run Date: Time: Location: Distances: Costs:

Sunday 16th September 2012 21.1km commences at 8am, 2km & 7km at 9am Goanna (old Rugby) Oval 2km, 7km and 21.1km (1/2 Marathon) (2km & 7km can be walked or jogged) $10 per entry (16yrs & under free)

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3rd Prize: Two nights accommodation at Kalbarri Beach Resort valued at $350 4th Prize: One night accommodation The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle valued at $308

The Shire of East Pilbara’s Eric Schmollengruber and Rodney Fairbrass manage the installation of the new state of the art irrigation system at Nullagine Oval.

DJ Workshop Ever wanted to spin the decks and learn how to DJ? The Newman Youth Centre is holding DJ workshops for young people from ages 10 to 18 years, and it’s free! When: Friday, August 31st 3 – 8pm (6-8pm ages 13 – 18 ONLY) Saturday, Sept 1st 11-5pm Where: EPYCentre (Newman Youth Centre) Cnr of Moondoorow & HIlditch Who:

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Reward for Vandalism Offences A reward will be paid to any person or persons giving information, which leads to the successful conviction of vandals who have wilfully damaged Council property. The amount of the reward is to be set by Council and reviewed annually. Council staff and members of the Police Service are not eligible for this reward. (Council Policy 4.10 Vandalism – Reward for Conviction)

5th Prize: 2 x $100 gift certiﬁcates at Mia Mia House in the Desert Restaurant in Newman

Notice to Qantas passengers travelling from Newman Airport On 23 August 2012 Qantas will begin ‘Required Navigation Performance’ (RNP) operations at Newman Airport. RNP is satellite navigation technology that enables pilots to fly more direct and more efficient flight paths. It is already widely in use by Qantas across Australia and Newman will become Qantas’ fifth RNP airport in WA, after Broome, Kalgoorlie, Karratha and Port Hedland. One of RNP’s main advantages for Newman is the ability for Qantas to avoid diversions in low visibility weather conditions – important given the distance between airports in WA. For Qantas, the technology also helps reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Only a handful of airlines around the world use RNP, which was initially introduced by Qantas for flights to Queenstown in New Zealand’s alpine regions in 2004.

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No funding for RFDS airstrip at Tom Price By Tamara Binamat Tom Price hospital referred 177 people to the RFDS last year to receive vital medical care, but residents of Tom Price do not have an RFDS airstrip. Last week, the Shire of Ashburton released a statement saying the council had resolved not to support recommendations to accept owner responsibility for an airstrip at Tom Price. In the statement, the council said the reason for the decision is “it is not council’s responsibility to operate a RFDS airport.” The Shire of Ashburton said it will

lobby resource companies and state government departments to construct, own and operate an RFDS air strip at Tom Price. A RFDS spokesperson said the organisation supports available airstrips, no matter who pays for it. “The more available airstrips for us to land at in remote areas the better, as it substantially enhances our ability to respond in a timely manner in an emergency, and hence better optimises the outcomes for a patient.” In the last year, RFDS picked up 213 patients from Paraburdoo airport. 177 of those were from Tom Price Hospital, 32 were from Paraburdoo

Hospital, and the remainder were from mine sites in the surrounding area. Not all patients were transported to Perth, 44 per cent were taken to another hospital within the Pilbara region. Brendan Grylls said to ABC News that he supports the project and will discuss the matter with the shire. “I don’t think it is the council’s responsibility, however they do need to help us identify a site and take some ownership of the project.” he said. “I am sure it will be beneficial to the employees of the resource sector to have access, given that the air strip currently is at Paraburdoo and the hospital is at Tom Price.”

WA Labor pledges $54 million for Newman Hospital By Tamara Binamat As the North-West political campaign heats up, Labor is pledging $54 million toward Newman’s health services. WA Labor Leader Mark McGowan has promised an expansion to services and facilities at Newman Hospital, if elected, to manage the town’s rapidly increasing population. Upgrades would include doubling the number of beds, building new houses for doctors and health workers and boosting maternity and mental health services. “WA Labor supports a strong public health system in which all WA families have access to quality health services, no matter where they live,” Mr McGowan said in a statement. “Newman residents have been asking for an upgrade to their local hospital for a long time. “WA Labor has listened to the Newman community and understands these

upgrades are essential if Newman Hospital is to keep pace with the health needs of a growing mining centre. “WA Labor will expand Newman Hospital from a 12-bed hospital to a 25-bed hospital,” he said. Improvement to Newman Hospital’s maternity facilities will mean expectant mothers could give birth in Newman, rather than travelling to Port Hedland or Perth, which can be a traumatic and costly option. Flights to Perth can cost around $1,400 return for one person at short notice. Newman Hospital was developed in 1973 and Mr McGowan has said it is overdue for an upgrade. “With the population of the Pilbara set to expand to 96,434 by 2020 we need to ensure that the resident, construction and FIFO population of Newman and the East Pilbara are well catered for both now and in the future,” he said. “As it stands the

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growing FIFO population has stretched the hospital’s services to capacity.” BHP Billiton’s Mt Whaleback Mine is the largest open cut mine in the world and located just minutes away from Newman Hospital. Mining giants Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group and BHP all have operational mine sites surrounding the town of Newman. The town’s FIFO population has now grown to around 4000 workers. President for the Shire of East Pilbara, Lyn Craigie says she welcomes Mr McGowan’s comments, but has reservations. “I say bring it on, but I think the state government should stand up and give us their commitment as well,” she said. “I am aware that Pilbara Cities and WA Country Health Services are working on an upgrade plan due to be released at the end of this month and we welcome that. “My only reservation is that $54 million will probably not do the job. “If we’re talking about bringing back maternity services which Mr McGowan was saying, we would need birthing suites, surgeries and anaesthetists. “We don’t have any maternity services at all so I don’t think the $54 million would cover that, given

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that we need housing for these specialists and theres a chronic accommodation shortage. “But at least Mr McGowan is talking about it, where are the state government? What are they saying?” she said. The Pilbara Echo is for locals, by locals. Send your comments and contributions to news@ pilbaraecho.com.au.

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COMPLAINT CLINICS SOUTH HEDLAND & KARRATHA 28 – 30 AUGUST 2012 Do you have a complaint that you have not been able to resolve directly with: • a State Government agency, local government or public university? • a Western Australian electricity or gas company? If you do, you are invited to a FREE complaints clinic where you can speak directly with ofcers from the Western Australian Ombudsman and Energy Ombudsman. Complaint clinics will be held at the following times: SOUTH HEDLAND Tuesday 28 August, 12 noon - 1.30pm Lotteries House, 2 Leake Street, South Hedland KARRATHA Wednesday 29 August, 4.30 - 6.30pm and Thursday 30 August, 11.30am - 1.00pm Lotteries House, 7 Morse Court, Karratha

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‘Consumed’ art competition sets the scene for Sustainable September ‘Consumed’ recycled art competition is Karratha’s newest art event following hot on the heels of the Cossack Art Awards and the Dampier Arts Awards. This inaugural competition is part of a month long series of Sustainable September events designed to encourage community involvement and engagement with the unique Pilbara environment. The competition aims to promote creativity through recycling and adapting valuable items which are often quickly disposed of. With limited recycling options available and a high level of consumption in the Pilbara, the organisers aim to encourage entrants to challenge perceptions of waste and the way in which we dispose it. Art entries can be two or three dimensional, and made from any reused, recycled or upcycled materials to show the value of ‘waste’ and the artistic and imaginative

things unwanted items can be transformed into.

between 9am to 5pm, with free entry.

Entries are now open for this year’s event. The competition is being run by the Karratha Community Association Enviro Group to both raise environmental awareness in the area and to support creativity and community spirit.

‘Sustainable September’ also features a school art competition for all primary schools in the Shire of Roebourne.

Everybody is invited to submit an entry to the competition, both amateur and experienced artists, and to give full flight to their imagination. There are over $800 in prizes to be won, with the category winners and an overall champion announced at the Red Earth Arts Festival community celebration on Sunday September 3. All artists as well as the general public are also invited to attend the opening function on September 22 at the Karratha Visitors Centre. Selected entries will then be exhibited at the Visitors Centre from September 23

Winning school entries will be on display at Centro at the end of September. Anybody interested in submitting an entry to ‘Consumed’ or teachers looking at running a class activity to create recycled art can obtain entry forms and details from kcaenviro@gmail. com. Full details of the many free Sustainable September events is available online at www. karrathaenvirogroup.org. The Karratha Community Association would like to acknowledge the support of the Shire of Roebourne, REAF festival organisers, the Karratha Visitors Centre and Archipelago Arts in developing and offering this brand new art event to the Pilbara community.

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Historic haulpack and loco make impressive pair at Wickham entrance By Tamara Binamat For the past 30 years, the historic Wickham haulpack has been parked up at Saylor Park, Wickham. Last week, in a spectacular scene, the truck was relocated to join the old diesel locomotive at the town entrance. It’s the first time the haulpack has moved in three decades, a logistical challenge involving police escorts, cranes, and a semi trailer. A Rio Tinto spokesperson said the event attracted a few curious bystanders, who watched the truck slowly make its way to its new resting place next to the locomotive at the town entrance. The haulpack originally came from the Robe Valley mining operations near Pannawonica. The move is part of the

Wickham revitalisation project, which includes upgrades to the town entrance. Improvements will include updated information panels about the history and features of Wickham as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. Today the entrance is quite a feature, with the haulpack parked up by the Robe River diesel locomotive, both historical symbols of the region’s rich mining and construction industries. The locomotive has a colourful history itself, it even transported Queen Elizabeth II through New South Wales in 1954. The locomotive was one of 20 of the first diesel locomotives purchased for use on the New South Wales railways in the

early 1950s. In the early 1970s it was purchased by Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates, after travelling 3.4 million kilometres in New South Wales. The locomotive was reconditioned and used throughout the period of railway construction between Pannawonica and Cape Lambert before continuing yard duties until its retirement in 1980. It was then donated by the Lion’s Club to be installed at the town’s entrance as part of the Wickham Information Bay for visitors to the town. Further work on the town entrance will take place later in the project schedule, when road works and upgrades are complete at the Wickham Drive intersection.

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• The old diesel locomotive - Photo by Rio Tinto

Main Roads WA would like to remind road users that roadworks are continuing on the Dampier Highway between Balmoral Road and Burrup Road. Speed restrictions will be in place until these works are complete.

Upcoming changes – effective Monday 27th August Traffic signals operating at the Madigan Road/Exploration Drive intersection New southbound lane opened between Balmoral Road and Bayly Avenue Refurbished bridge open to traffic There will be a series of temporary localised lane closures whilst off-road and median works such as street-lighting are carried out. Steel Avenue will operate as a left-in/left-out only. There will be no right turn out to Karratha. This movement will be available at Exploration Drive.

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• The historic haulpack - Photo by Taryn Higgins

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Saturday 1st September

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Beginner Swing Dancing

Saturday 1 September

12pm – 1.15pm

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Beginner Aerial – Swing Dancing

Saturday 1st September

2.30 - 4pm

Free

The Youth Shed

Open to all ages

cultural Awareness training – introduction

Thursday 6th September

9.30am – 2pm

$50 per participant

The Youth Shed

Open to organisations, companies and broader community

cultural Awareness training – Broader perspective

Thursday 13th September

9.30am – 2pm

$50 per participant

The Youth Shed

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Developing community, capacity and Spirit

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8.30am – 4.30pm

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Work underway on radar installation in Pilbara Work is underway by Airservices Australia, the national air traffic control services provider, to install an en route radar in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

It will also provide some radar coverage of traffic operating to and from Karratha. Airservices Executive General Manager Projects and Engineering, Mark Rodwell,

The radar, being built at Paraburdoo, will be used to provide air traffic control surveillance

said that air traffic in Western Australian had grown exponentially in the last five years.

in the region and enable Airservices to

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Western Australia, has experienced a rise of

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year alone,” Mr Rodwell said. “With so many additional planes flying to and from the Pilbara region, radar provides us

Paraburdoo. The radar will also provide coverage down to approximately 10,000 feet for traffic operating in or out of West Angeles, Barimunya and Fortescue Dave Forrest and to about 15,000 feet for traffic to Newman.

with the capability to know the exact location of an aircraft in real time. “This enables us to make safer and more efficient use of the airspace, allowing aircraft to operate more efficiently, and reducing pilot and controller workload to further enhance safety.” The radar installation is expected to be completed by November 2012 and before the onset of the wet season. The radar will be installed on a sublease site at Mt Mysery, which also contains other Airservices equipment including a communications tower. Airservices has carried out a comprehensive safety assessment to ensure there are no risks to the environment or local residents. This includes an assurance that the radar complies with all Australian and international

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Wildlife Watch: The Northern Quoll The Northern Quoll is a member of the family Dasyuridae, and is often stated to be the most distinctive Australian quoll. It was first described in 1842 by the famed naturalist and author John Gould, who gave it the species name hallucatus, which indicates that it has a notable first digit. There are subspecies.

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The northern quoll is the smallest of the four Australian quoll species. Females are smaller than males with adult females weighing between 350-690 grams and adult males weighing 540-1120 grams. A remarkable feature of this species is that the males show complete die-off after mating, leaving the females to raise the young alone. Northern quolls feed primarily on invertebrates, but also consume fleshy fruit, and a wide range of vertebrates including small mammals, birds, lizards, snakes and frogs. They also scavenge on roadkills, around campsites and in garbage tins. The northern quoll comes from the Pilbara region of Western Australia across the Northern Territory to South East Queensland. Their historical range extended uninterrupted from South East Queensland to the Kimberley region in Western Australia.

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abundant in rocky ranges and open eucalypt forests. The northern quoll has recently been listed as endangered under Australian Commonwealth legislation (EPBC Act), although it is listed as near threatened by the IUCN. The current major threat to the northern quoll is the spread of cane toads, which were originally introduced in Queensland, but have now reached Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory and are nearly in Darwin. In two Kakadu study sites, quolls have become extinct at one site and declined from 45 individuals to five at the other site. The unconfirmed conclusion to be drawn from this is that the northern quoll will cease to exist in most areas in the top end of the Northern Territory once the toad population completely overlaps the northern quolls range. There are remnant populations of northern quolls still persisting in Queensland where toads have been present for many years. Scientists do not yet understand the mechanism for their persistence; some will focus on this area in future research. To help protect northern quolls against cane toads, a University of Sydney project is teaching them to avoid eating the invasive amphibians through taste aversion.

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Power full lesson for Pilbara children Children at Karratha Primary School and St Paul’s Catholic Primary School had a special but important visitor to the classroom this week by way of a giant frill-necked lizard, Gilbert. Gilbert is part of the Horizon Discovery Zone education program where Horizon Power’s education officer Julie Hughes visits schools in regional Western Australia to educate children about the dangers of electricity in a fun and engaging way. The message is a timely one as the Pilbara Underground Power Project continues to connect more houses to underground power.

“The program is an excellent way to teach school children why they must never play around our work sites or machinery, approach our equipment or tamper with infrastructure such as the green domes that newly undergrounded properties now have in their front yards. “We taught the children that power was previously out of reach and up high in the power lines where as now it is below the ground and that it is something the children need to be aware of. “In fact, it’s something the whole community needs to keep in the back of their minds,” Miss Hughes said.

Miss Hughes said the children in both schools were very excited to have Gilbert visit and many children already knew about the Pilbara Underground Power Project and the benefits of underground power.

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• Julie Hughes, Horizon Power Education Ofﬁcer with Grace Sullivan and Lily Marchese both from St Paul’s Year 2 class

Easternwell Community Grants Easternwell, Australia’s leading integrated energy and mining services provider, is opening its next round of community grants on 20 August 2012. The Easternwell Community Grants program seeks to provide financial and social assistance to the regions in which it has key operations. It aims to strengthen community groups in a number of different areas including education, health, Indigenous, safety, training and youth. Groups within the community who are looking for support to purchase equipment, to improve, commence building or to develop training programs are all examples of projects which will be looked upon favourably during assessment by the selection panel. Mr Troy Campbell, Easternwell CEO said “Our community grants program is very important to our company ethos and Easternwell is committed to helping organisations in the regions where we conduct business. “This program was designed to reach out to smaller organisations which are essential in the building of diverse and connected communities.” The Easternwell Community Grants awards $40,000 spread across two rounds assessed bi-annually. The current round opened August 20. Eligible groups may apply for funding up to $2,000. Application forms for round two must be received by 21 September 2012. Criteria and application forms can be found at www.easternwell.com.au/ ourcommunity.

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North West Fest a superb success By Elise Batchelor

• The Cat Empire playing it loud

• The Living End beneath the lights

Well folks, in three words: It. Went. Off! From The Bad Influence to Hilltop Hoods, Port Hedland’s inaugural North West Festival on August 18 cranked out the biggest music party this region’s ever seen and the punters were indeed impressed. A pumping crowd of 3,500 punters filtered through festival gates from early Saturday afternoon, the first instalment setting up a slick tent city on the festival periphery. Hedland band The Bad Influence, who’d won their rightful spot on the bill less than 24 hours prior through the festival’s local band competition, kicked off with gusto. Within hours, festivalgoers at the Port Hedland Turf Club oval had also enjoyed San Cisco, Dead Letter Circus and Regurgitator before the three headlining acts settled in for the night. First up after dark on the towering stage were kings of funky groovin’, The Cat Empire (oh behave). As a band, you’d have to know you’re cool when more than one crowd member confesses they’ve come from Adelaide for the gig and another has your band emblem tattooed on their foot. The Living End then drove the crowd wild, pulling out their three piece brand of brilliance. Hilltop Hoods capped off the night, making sure that from the back of the crowd, right up to the nosebleed section, the Pilbara got to party. In the mosh pit, festivalgoer Geoff Ellis (from

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Karratha band “Vincent Law”, which narrowly missed in the local band stakes to The Bad Influence) was stoked seeing such high profile Australian bands in the Pilbara. “Hopefully this will be the start of something big and will spur some local talent to pick the guitar or drumsticks up and give it a go themselves,” he said. “We need more local musicians.” Down at Gate D on wristband duties, North West Roller Derby president and volunteer Sherri Hughes was impressed with the whole set up. “Sunset Events didn’t miss a beat right down to the spotless VIP toilets with perfume provided!” she said. Sunset Events Managing Director and Promoter David Chitty, described the North West Festival’s success as “superb”. “We are thrilled to have delivered a very successful festival by all accounts, particularly given the scale of the event in its first year in an operationally challenging remote location,” Mr Chitty said. “A huge thanks to everyone involved, especially the incredible support from our presenting partners, Town of Port Hedland and BHP Billiton along with all our other event stakeholders and sponsors.” And yes, the North West Fest, she’ll be back next year!

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By Courtney Bertling The family man It was last Sunday when the girls first found out that George was the multi-millionaire and of course questions were soon to come up about how George became so successful. But George was soon to point out that he doesn’t care for money, as long as he has his mum and sister, he’s happy. “What it is, was me getting my apprenticeship,” George confessed to the housemates. “I always wanted to be an accountant when I was younger and go to uni, believe it or not. “So I always wanted to go to uni, but obviously my family never had the money so I had to stay in town. “I reckon, whatever you put your mind to, you can do it, I felt like I was obliged to help my mum and my sister.

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“I got the best marks in my school, I got Dux, I got the highest in my maths, and that’s how I got my apprenticeship, usually it’s through who you know. “I see, by me not being selfish, I was actually returned and got one of the highest paying apprenticeships in Australia. “So when I got that, we were all so relaxed, even I felt relaxed.

“I think that you’re family is number one, always be good to your family. “Some of my good friends pick their friends over their family, but when you’re down, who’s going to be there first. “My mum would punch through the wall to save me.” Love triangle It looks as though George is in the middle of a love triangle, with Layla and Zoe on each end. Zoe first confessed her love for George as soon as he walked through the doors. During the talk where the girls had to guess the guys secrets, Zoe wished he had been the one that had dated 100 women, so she could be 101. But Layla seems to have her eye on George too! “I think you might have some competition,” Sarah told Zoe during the week. George gets punished George was punished during the week for not wearing his microphone. During his workout on the treadmill, George was told by Big Brother to hop off the treadmill, face the wall and repeat ‘I must wear my microphone’ 50 times.

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Flights from Exmouth to Karratha closer to take-oﬀ By Gemma Sims Both the Exmouth and Roebourne Shire Councils have responded positively to a Qantas request for consideration of landing and airport taxes and charges for the impending flights between Karratha and Learmonth. Exmouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Jon Warren,

said “After initial discussions with Qantas last year both Exmouth and Karratha Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted an online survey collecting responses from residents and businesses of both communities assessing the demand for the link.” The 500 responses indicated that flights between the towns were in high demand with Monday,

Wednesday and Friday being the most sought after days to fly. Karratha residents looked to get to Exmouth for recreation, while those in Exmouth looked for travel to Karratha for business, medical attention and shopping. Jon Warren said “The five and a half hour drive between the towns was prohibitive, a 35-40 minute

flight option would greatly boost involvement between the towns.” Qantas has suggested one-way flight fares from $86 with variations to a maximum of $162. This new link will provide Exmouth with access to Karratha Airport destinations of Broome, Darwin, Sydney and Melbourne as an alternative to Perth.

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controllers to make sure they comply with the watering roster. It is important to regularly check controllers and replace the batteries to ensure they are working properly.” Sprinkler systems sold in Western Australia over the past 20 years have operator manuals which can be downloaded from www.thewatershed.biz/ downloads. North West Sprinkler Roster: Throughout the North West, lawns and gardens can only be watered once every alternate day, either before 9am or after 6pm. If the last digit of your house number is even, you can only water on even numbered days of the month or odd days of the month if your house number is odd. If there is no house number, the lot number is used. More information on all sprinkler rosters is available on the Water Corporation’s website www.watercorporation.com.au or by calling 13 10 39.

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Jewel Lane; Harwood Way; and

The Warambie Road closure between Sharpe Avenue and Sherlock Crescent remains in place with traffic detours in place as follows: East-west traffic on Warambie Road diverted along Sherlock Crescent and Sharpe Avenue; Access to Crane Circle is via the Sharpe Avenue extension; and Access to Harwood Way is provided off Crane Circle. Temporary pedestrian access is being provided: To Crane Circle between Sharpe Avenue and Harwood Way along the front of Pelago West; To Macroy Street and Malina Street businesses between Sharpe Avenue and Macroy Street along the side of Karratha Vet; and From Warambie Road west along the western side of Sherlock Crescent.

Upcoming activities (Late August 2012 to early September 2012) The installation of a new sewer main will commence on the eastern side of Sharpe Avenue; All traffic and on-street car parking bays outside the Karratha Aquatic Centre will be closed;

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The new temporary car park recently constructed opposite the Centro car park will be opened to the public to replace the on-street car parking affected on Sharpe Avenue; and A temporary round-about will be installed at the intersection of Warambie Road and Sharpe Avenue to improve traffic management in the vicinity. Businesses surrounding the works are trading as normal and access is being maintained at all times during the works. Your patience and understanding throughout the works is appreciated. For further information visit roebourne.wa.gov.au/kcciw or contact: LandCorp Regional Manager Pilbara, Jacinta Harvey on 0429 770 119 or jacinta.harvey@landcorp.com.au; or Downer Community Liaison Officer, Leigh Davies on 0467 773 778.

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North West residents are reminded that a garden sprinkler roster is in place throughout the year, and compliance is monitored by the Water Corporation’s Water Efficiency Inspectors. The sprinkler roster was introduced by the State Government in October 2007 as part of statewide permanent water efficiency measures. Water Corporation North West Regional Manager Peter McAllister said research had showed that watering gardens every second day would be sufficient in the region. “Anything more than this is simply a waste of water and money,” Mr McAllister said. Mr McAllister said overall the response to the sprinkler roster had been positive, but a small number of residents were still not doing the right thing. “Since 1 July 2012, more than 90 North West residents have breached the sprinkler roster,” he said. “Customers observed by our inspectors breaching the roster face a $100 fine.” Water Efficiency Inspectors patrol all towns in the North West and community members can contact the Water Corporation to advise of breaches. “We encourage people to report breaches of the sprinkler roster to us by calling 13 10 39,” Mr McAllister said. “We are also encouraging residents to check their irrigation

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Study scholarship helps June get tech-savvy Long-time health worker June Councillor recently joined the growing number of Northern and Remote Country Health Service Pilbara

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Campus Dialysis Unit, June said she used the scholarship money to help buy her first computer. “I’m currently studying an Associate Degree in Indigenous C o m m u n i t y Management and Development through Curtin University. “Previously, I’ve done all my studies and assignments by hand, which just isn’t practical. The scholarship has given me the chance to buy a new computer and really help with my studies,” June said. June has spent more than 20 years working in aged care and community health. The scholarships are provided by Northern and Remote Country Health Service Pilbara Indigenous Employment Program (IEP), which aims to help Aboriginal people pursue healthrelated employment opportunities within their local communities.

Northern and Remote Country Health Service Pilbara Regional Director Ron Wynn said the IEP had made a significant contribution to closing the gap to improve the overall health of Aboriginal people. “This program responds to the aspirations of Aboriginal staff by providing practical assistance and encouraging further education in their chosen health field through the scholarship program,” he said. The Make a Difference scholarship recipients receive grants designed to support study and professional d e v e l o p m e n t opportunities, with 41 staff across the region receiving scholarships to pursue a range of education opportunities. The scholarships are funded under the $38.2 million Pilbara Health Initiative – a five-year partnership between

the State Government’s Royalties for Region’s program and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy’s Pilbara Industry’s Community Council (PICC) Health Initiative members (BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, North West Shelf Joint Venture, Rio Tinto and Woodside Energy), which aims to boost health services in the region. BHP Billiton Iron Ore is the principal industry sponsor of the Indigenous Employment Program. BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Senior Manager Community and Indigenous Affairs Chris Cottier said the scholarships provided by the program address the increased demand for Pilbara health services and foster opportunities for Indigenous people to pursue a career in health. “Having stronger I n d i g e n o u s employment in health encourages healthy lifestyles and opportunities within

• June Councillor the sector,” he said. Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) Chief Executive Reg Howard-Smith said the IEP scholarships would help to build a professional Aboriginal

health workforce in the Pilbara. “A focus on increasing the number of Aboriginal staff across health in the Pilbara in turn brings great benefits to the whole region,” he said.

Karratha Airport Temporary Traffic Diversion Saturday 24 August

• Maddison and Taylor Smith with the scarecrow they created

A minor traffic diversion is planned for Karratha Airport this weekend as the hydraulic upgrade project gets underway. Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Bayly Avenue between Cooke Close and the Rental Car Park entry from 6pm on Saturday, 24 August. The works are programmed to be completed by 6am on Sunday, 25 August. The appointed contractor will implement a traffic management plan to manage the diversion.The traffic diversion will cause minimal disruption to motorists and businesses. The works being undertaken are part of the $10.9 million hydraulic upgrade project at Karratha Airport which is due for completion in April 2013.

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Millars Well Primary School community garden success By Nicole Corcoran In 2011, Millars Well Primary School decided to develop a school community garden. Staff knew a garden would be a fantastic addition to the school helping teachers create more engaging and relevant learning experiences in subjects such as science, health and society and environment. The garden would also create a special area for all students to participate in maintaining a successful garden, learning important life skills along the way. Now in 2012 a wonderful garden has been established. Students have planted crops of corn, broccoli, herbs and beetroot which are almost ready to be harvested along with many other fruits and vegetables thriving. The recent additions of

a bright and cheerful mural designed by Cruz Musitano and a very protective scarecrow designed and made by Maddison and Taylor Smith, also enhance the garden area. Soon we plan to have an opening ceremony in order for community members to come and see what we have achieved with their support. There are many community groups and businesses that have made our wonderful garden possible along with a lot of hard work and dedication from key staff members at Millars Well Primary School. A big thank you to Mrs Robyn Gulliver and The Water Corporation for providing funds for water wise reticulation. To Ms Amber McCallum for generously spending her own time designing a reticulation system to meet the water wise

requirements along with other important planning. Another huge thank you has to go out to Tradelink Karratha for providing the school with all of our reticulation needs at no cost! Thank you Awesome Plumbing for their assistance with installing a water meter and the Awesome Roly for spending a Sunday assisting with reticulation installation. A huge thank you to Woodside and the North West Shelf Venture for their financial support enabling us to purchase garden beds and mulch. Finally a huge thank you to parents who participated in Busy Bees. Without this support the garden would not be doing as well as it is today and will continue to get bigger and better each year.

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Calibre wins Rio Tinto Yandicoogina contract Calibre Group has been awarded a $150 million EPCM contract for Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina iron ore mine. The contract is part of Rio’s wider US$1.7 billion Yandicoogina Sustaining Project. Calibre says the aim of the work is to extend the life of the iron ore mine in the Pilbara to 2012, and expand its capacity from 53 million tonnes per annum to 56 million tonnes. A second wet processing plant is also being added to maintain product specification and provide another platform for further expansion. Calibre has been working at the site since 2002, and was part of the mine’s expansion from an 18 mtpa operation to the current 53 million tonnes. The project is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2015, with the implementation phase of the work employing around 800 people. Source: Australian Mining

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BHP inks massive native title deal BHP Billiton has signed a native title deal in the Pilbara that will deliver millions to traditional owners and clear the way for future expansions. The agreement has been signed between the company and the Nyiyaparli people, and was led by the Yamatji Marlpa Malbra Aboriginal Corporation over the past four years. While the exact details of the deal remain confidential, it's believed to be comparable to

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As soon as you don’t have an ingredient your meal becomes something else and when you change things you can risk making a bad choice. Sit down, twice per week in a comfortable environment and think carefully about your plan for the coming days, write it down in a way that suits you and your family, create a shopping list from it and then shop the next day, start the following. If you would like some food planning templates, please feel free to email me and I’ll send you some. Have a healthy week!

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The first annual North West Festival rocked out in Port Hedland last Saturday, featuring local band, The Bad Influence, Hilltop Hoods, The Living End, The Cat Empire, Regurgitator, Dead Letter Circus and San Cisco. Here are some highlights through the day and night. Photos courtesy of CB Snapz Media Services

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 Megan Kleynhans, Nicole Roper and Jess Ireland

 Renae Passmore and Robbie du Preez

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 The crowd during Dead Letter Cirucs

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 Jordan Steinki, Teisha Robb, Jess Hodgson and Graeme McFarland

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 The crowd by the end of the night

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TRIVIA NIGHT. Test your general knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of up to 6 only. Booking essential for this popular night 9187 3333 @ Karratha International Hotel ARTS AND EVERYTHING. Beginners and skilled artisans welcome for a guided workshop from 7-9pm in Dampier. For information contact Club President, Tanya Montgomery on montys06@gmail.com

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KARAOKE NIGHT. Sing all your karaoke favourites with plenty of giveaways for everyone! @ Karratha Tavern

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KARAOKE NIGHT. Have a night out with your friends and sing all your karaoke favourites. @ The Tambrey

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Sustainable September Karratha Enviro Group proudly presents the ‘Sustainable September’ calendar of events, which encompasses numerous events throughout the month of September that seek to promote greater environmental awareness, community participation and sustainable living practices within our community. Some of these events include a community bike ride and BBQ, community garden open day, recycled art competitions, movie screening, sustainable living seminars and sustainable markets (in collaboration with the monthly Millars Well Markets). These events are free of charge to the community. For more information, visit www. karrathaenvirogroup. org or email kcaenviro@gmail. com. Ted (MA 15+) In the live action/CGanimated comedy, he tells the story of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish... and has refused to leave his side ever since. Tickets are avaliable at www.roebourne. wa.gov.au/wmc @ Woodside Moonrise Cinema at 7pm

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Sunset Room. Tickets include 3 course meal. Beer wine and soft drinks provided. For information call Shonna Hennessy on (08) 9143 1599. @ Tambrey Sunset Room

Swing Dancing with Shob and Andy Shob and Andy are swing dance instructors from Melbourne, where they run one of the biggest swing venues in the country. These classes will be amazing and are not to be missed! Open to all ages, a partner is required for the beginner aerial workshop. For further details please contact Kim McColl on 9186 8555 or sor@ roebourne.wa.gov. au. @ The Youth Shed

Masquerade Ball Royal Flying Doctor Service Masquerade Ball 1st September 2012 from 7.30pm until late. Tickets are $199, Tambrey

REAF Comedy trio - Kevin Kropinyeri, Tahir and Gabrielle Rossi Get lost in the comedic antics of three of Australia’s most popular comedians. Their high energy and animated stand-up is guaranteed to leave you laughing. @ Woodside Moonrise Cinema Sept 3, 4, 10 and 12

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Music workshops with Cho and Dudley Learn how to play guitar, bass and drums. Jam out your favourite songs and sing along as loud as you want. If you are really keen, write your own song and record music. These workshops are targeted at people of all ages. Register forms can be downloaded from www.roebourne. wa.gov.au. For further details, contact Kim McColl on 9188 6555 or sor@roebourne. wa.gov.au @ Amenities Builing in Wickham on September 3 and 10 @ Roebourne Youth Centre on September 4 and 12 PMA cook-off The PMA’s next sensational Cook-off evening will be held on 7 September 2012 at Karratha Family Centre, from 7pm. ITALIAN will be the ﬂavour for the evening so start thinking about those recipes. If you do not wish to enter a dish for the competition, kindly bring some other dish to share and don’t forget a gold coin donation for the venue. Kids playground available. For information contact pma. karratha@gmail.com. @ Karratha Family Centre

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 Mellissa McBride, Trevor Dhu, Di Ryman, Annie Blatchford and Joy Northover ponder the passing of Professor George (former Karratha resident Jeff Hansen) at Melville Theatre this September

Former Karratha resident explores life and death on stage Former Karratha resident Jeff Hansen is exploring life, love and politics in his latest play this September. Written by Hannie Rayson and directed by Val Riches, ‘Life After George’ follows the intertwined stories of some intriguing, but ultimately flawed, characters. After the sudden death of Professor Peter George in a light plane crash, the AWGIE awardwinning play explores what impact the loss has on the women he left behind. Hansen plays Professor George, a wellpublished university lecturer – who is also dead. “The play opens with his funeral and has a nonlinear timeline,” he said. “Flashbacks play out George’s life and the relationships to those most important to him. “He was present, with his first wife Beatrix, at the 1968 Paris riots and this has shaped his life. “George was a card-carrying member of the Labor party and, if you were to use the word communist, you wouldn’t be far wrong. “You could call him the Peter Pan of history professors because he refuses to grow up – he’s been married three times to young, attractive women.” Involved in theatre for the past 32 years, Hansen’s first role was in ‘Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ at high school and he’s been involved with Melville Theatre for the past 14 years in various capacities since first performing in ‘Travelling North’. Also working with Stirling, Limelight and Old Mill Theatres, Hansen is Melville Theatre’s president and scored the Finley Award for best play in 2010 after directing ‘The Return,’ following it up with a highly successful season of the Australian classic ‘Don’s Party’ and the controversial ‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’ “Life after George is a fantastic script,” he said. “The opportunity to work again with director Val Riches with such a strong play was too good to pass up. “The role of George has large slabs of dialogue to commit to memory and my main challenge will be getting into the head of an academic who, in the words of his first wife, has never done a day’s manual labour in his life. “George has a personality nothing like mine

and we have little in common, apart from the fact we can both fly a Cessna – although I’ve never crashed one.” Val Riches chose to direct ‘Life After George’ because she is a fan of Australian plays. “I feel they are more appropriate to us as Australians,” she said. “The humour, situations and characterisations give us people we are all familiar with. “The play covers the last 30 years of the 20th century and relates to issues I grew up with, such as Paris in the late 60s and Che Guevera and it moves to women in the 80s, tapping away at the glass ceiling, then the more laissez-faire and accepting attitudes in the 90s.” ‘Life After George’ plays at 8pm, September 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21 with a 2pm matinee September 16. Tickets are $18, $14 concession – book on 9330 4565 or email bookings@meltheco. org.au. Melville Theatre is on the corner of Stock Road and Canning Highway, Palmyra. More information is available at www.meltheco. org.au.

 Three wives – Mellissa McBride, Di Ryman and Joy Northover – ponder on their lives with their husband (former Karratha resident Jeff Hansen) in Life After George

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5 ripe tomatoes 1 ½ tablespoons crushed garlic

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1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped ginger

Cook for 5 minutes again, then add all dry ingredients (chilies, salt, coriander grounded, turmeric, fenugreek) When oil separates, add 1 glass of water and leave it on low heat for 1/2 hour or until meat is very tender and soft.

2 teaspoons red chilies 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek leaf

At the end, add gram masala and green coriander or green chilies for garnish.

A pinch of turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Serve with naan bread and boiled rice.

1 teaspoon gram masala 2 medium onions

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Dipping sauce: 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup white sugar 1/2 lebanese cucumber, deseeded, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, finely chopped

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• Beef Curry (Naheed Khan)

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28 June 2012 Mark and Kylee Saunders, and big sister Sophia, lovingly welcomed Aaron Mark Saunders into the world on June 28, 2012. We’d like to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful staff at Nickol Bay Hospital. With an extra special thanks to midwives Lacey and Liz for helping to bring our adorable baby boy into the world.

Nate Sawyer Lawrence 9 July 2012 Scott & Rebecca Lawrence, together with big brothers Kobe & Archie are proud to announce the arrival of Nate Sawyer Lawrence. Born at 8.23am on July 9, 2012 at St John of God Hospital Subiaco. Nate weighed 4.37kgs and was 52cm long.

11 July 2012 James Don and Tracy Greentree are very proud to announce the safe arrival of their son, and younger brother to Riley Jenna, Jax James Don. He was born at 8:26am on July 11, 2012, the same date as his Uncle Andrew. Jax was 53cm long and weighed 3.94kg. We would like to thank Nana and Grandma, who made the trip up to spend this special time with our family. Your help was certainly appreciated and it was sad to say goodbye at the airport. Also, thank you to the wonderful staff at Nickol Bay Hospital, in particular, Miranda, who delivered Jax.

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boating ASSASSIN 7.1mtr 8.3mtr LOA Dhu fish. 200 HO Evinrude Etec aprox 160hrs full length custom cover. Full roll out shade for deck. Massive deck area. 2 new Optima marine batteries. 2 marine radios, Norstar plotter, Norstar Sounder New No3 Saca plough anchor. Fun ready Boat $62000 Ph 0400 190 370. FIBREGLASS 5.5m side console, 115HP 4 Stroke. Dual Axle, Fold down canopy, colour GPS sounder, UHF, CD/IPOD, duel battery, 120L fuel. All safety equip, auto bilge, anchors, $13000 ono, Ph 0407 198 251. JOHNSON 30hp 1999, not going, brand new prop in box. 2 x fuel tanks and hose. Offers ph 0428 734 202 KTA - Near new 2010 3.8mtr dinghy with 30hp Honda motor. Hardly been used, the motor has approx 5-10 hours on it. Brand new this dinghy and motor are worth $12,000. What a bargain at only $9000. Contact 0417 419 374 for more info QUINTREX 610 Topender tournament 2009 - 115 Optimax - Lowrance sounder and GPS - heaps of extras. $40,000 ONO call 0419 194 158 STACER 4.8m Baymaster, 2005 model, Mercury 75hp 2 stroke 153hrs. Comes with ski ropes, skis and biscuit. Northstar fishfinder. Good clean boat. $16,500ono. Call 0413 082 566 KTA WELLCRAFT HydraSport 2004 7.3mtr 225 Hp Yamaha 4 Stroke 550 Hrs, 2008 dual axle I beam ally trailer, Deck wash, live bait tank, many extras, 420 Ltr fuel tank, very good on fuel, massive deck space, 2.5Mtr beam, great family boat, sleeps 2 adults easy. Karratha, $55k or best offer. Call 0418 235 066 camping && ~~CAMPING OUTDOORS outdoors CLOTHES line - miniature rotary - in zip up bagvery compact. Great for extended camping trips or caravaning. $50.00 - 0418 937 307 KTA WAECO CF-60 fridge/ freezer. $500.00 KTA. Mob: 0488 030 054 ~~CARAVANS caravans 2006 3/axle c’van 28.5foot ’int. e/s. 2 x 190lt 2 door fridges, 8 solar panels, battery bank, inverter, r/c inv aircon, satellite system, awning and full 20’ annexe, dble bed plus L lounge can sleep 2, huge kitchen and storage, has been our only home for 6 yrs. 70k inc towing to location. Marko 0407 081 074 C’VAN Traveler 16’, Good condition, Dbl bed, Lounge, TV, DVD, All appliances, fridge and freezer, Annexe, Fujitsu split A/C, tie down straps, much more. Rego Aug 2013. Call 0401 196 414 Ktha. Great van.

boating CAMPER Trailer. Slide out kitchen with gas stove and oven. Portable sink. Large 3 panel fully enclosed annexe. Large storage under camper and on top. Optional extras. Good cond $7,500 mob 0488 684 799 CARAVAN 5 mtr living space, new bedding, refurbished, good floor, TV, cooking utensils, A/C, plus extras unlic $5.000.00 Firm 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 COROMAL 535 pop top tandem axle, 2 fridges, 2 single beds in excellent condition. At Margaret River but will deliver to Kta. $22,000 incl delivery. 0418 946 796. JAYCO 2005, 21.7 foot, caravan-Heritage, Anniversary Edition. Shower, toilet, w/ machine, TV/DVD, m/ wave, 3way fridge. AC, awning. 12mths WA reg. Great condition (nonsmoker) $38,500. Arrange an inspection at South Hedland with Bill: 0432 780 348 or joukhadar. cci@gmail.com JAYCO Freedom 2001, 16.5ft. Poptop roll out awning. Solar panel. Anderson plus house battery. Microwave, Annexe, TV, A/C, Fridge etc. Excellent condition. Rego till Jan 2013. Lic.1TDS-693. $19,500 ono. Hedland- ph Warren 0429 897 688 JAYCO Sterling 2006 25ft excellent con. Slide out lounge, full ensuite, fridge sep freezer, washing machine, full oven, microwave, flat screen TV, A/C Queen bed. Full awning with walls & fl oor. Onslow. Ph 0437 288 911. $43,000. JAYCO Wesport Caravan 2001 21ft. double bed, full kitchen & ensuite, annexe, solar power, great A/C, electric & gas H/W, in great condition, located in Karratha. $32,000 ono 0408 588 648 MOTORHOME 28ft, Toyota Dyna. 2 queen beds, Engel, fridge, beer fridge, 3.6kva gen, new TV, 2 rev. cycle, lounge, toilet/ shower, all int. Tassie oak, outside hot/cold shower. Every avail extra. Ph 0427 766 018. OFF road 6m Explorex Caravan custom built in 2009 fully self contained. 2x120 w solar and 2kva Honda gen. Every extra inc satelite TV. Photos on Gumtree. Will deliver. Ph 9592 6458 or 0428 926 458. $98,000 ono RETREAT Daydream 2009 “BUNK” caravan 24ft Semi Off Road. $64,000 ONO. Email vrbeazley@ bigpond.com or call 0400 319 151 for more information and pics!

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HOUSE with 2 bedroom plus caravan, alfresco, spa, close to school, utilities included, $1400 per week, cleaner and gardener also included. Kta. Ph 0438 330 825. LARGE Room 4 rent in large, spacious, New Baynton West house. Has all the perks of modern living including pool, outdoor entertainment, large kitchen with all new appliances, airconditioned rooms. Must work full time and be reliable. $600/week includes bills. Ph 0408 926 458 ~~FOR SALE for sale BED base, single. Nickol. $100.00 M: 0403 940 910. BMX BIKE pro XXl redline. Excellent condition $450 ono. Ph Leesa 9144 4684. BRICKS new $1, $2, $3 each. Plenty left. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558

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BUILDING Materials pipes,poles,galvinised fence poles, tin some new, steel, brackets ect, offers. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 CLOTHES parties. I am taking bookings now for the weekend 1st September. I will be in Port Hedland. Casual and evening dresses. Get your dress free, call Jane 0418 951 719 DRESSES - at the markets this Saturday. Go to facebook ‘shopping at my place’ Have a party and get the dress you choose for free. Phone Jane 0418 951 719 DRESSES - from going out to lunch dresses to evening gowns, also fascinators. Call Jane 0418 951 719. EXERCISE Bike Ringmaster Ultra II $170.00. Mob: 0488 030 054 KTA FRIDGE/ FREEZER LG Great condition 435L $450.00 KTA Ph: 040 080 6992 GARDEN Arch/ChairGreat to grow creepers over. Brand New. $55.00 0418 937 307 KTA GATES variety of sizes, offers ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 GOLF clubs/buggy set only used twice $600, 210lt chest freezer $150, bar fri $25, Teac TV/DVD $100, TV/DVD Palsonic $150. All excellent condition. Ph 0431 553 476 HOME GYM good working order vg condition. $80. Ph 0450 315 430 HQ 18 Long arm quilting sewing machine including 10ft quilting frame and Q Bot computerised quilting stitch box. One year old. Bought for $24000 will sell for $14000 ono. Pfaff Creative Vision Embroidery Machine, 2.5 yrs old. Bought for $10999 will sell for $6000 ONO. Ph Annabelle 0419928756 IF anybody is interested in buying Avon products or having a look at the latest brochures, please contact me and I can organise one to be delivered to you. Ph 0413 234 369. LOUNGE suite 2+3 seater. Removable & washable Tetrad fabric in cream. Comes with 2 Queen size mid blue throws. Good condition and very comfortable. $200 ono. Call 0408 802 626 MIRROR 9mm screw holes 1760 x 770 691/2inch x 301/2 inch $200. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 MODULAR Lounge with Sofa Bed 5 Seater. $350 ono. Karratha. Ph 0416 804 919 or 0488 910 425 NEW house bricks, 2 ½ pallets. Good for rendering or hobs. Make reasonable offer. Ph: 0420 765 609

Sewing Equipment FOR SALE HQ 18 Long arm quilting sewing machine including 10 Ft quilting frame and Q Bot computerized quilting stitch box. One year old. Bought for $24000 will sell for $14000 ONO. Pfaff Creative Vision Embroidery Machine, 2.5 yrs old. Bought for $10999 will sell for $6000 ONO.

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0457392666 OUTDOOR table with 6 ally chairs, incl’ cushions $200, Ladies MTB, excond $40, microwave oven $20, 6 x Outdoor aluminum chairs $40, various cookware, 2&4 shelf bookshelves, Ikea glass top dining table w/4chairs $50, Ph; 0402 675165 3pm on KTA PRE-MOVING sale, Fridge 410l Whirlpool, 3yo $450, Moon front loader with stand/drawer combo $550, Mower + blower $150, 2 x queen beds w/mattresses excond $350ea, all available around 12th Sep Ph; 0402 675165 after 3pm KTA RHINO racks suit Toyota Lcrser $250 ono ph 0408 957 432 PORTABLE refrig aircon, new, never used $200 ono Dampier 0408 957 432 DYSON Upright Vac Cleaner new $550 sell $450 ono at Dampier 0408 957 432 SINKS troughs, fly wire doors, offers ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 TITANIUM Kenwood chef major. Bought last month & used only once. It has many attachments inc a food processor, blender, mincer, citrus juicer, digital scale,etc. A very powerful & versatile kitchen machine that you will like. Contact 0400 525 100 or 9144 4971 for inspection and price. TYRE & Rims 1 x 165R130 Tyre and 5 Stud Rim $50 2 x Bridgstone Dueler A/T 1 x 225 70R16 102S with white rim suit Hyundai Terracan (Brand new never used) 1 x 275 65R17 114H Tyre only suit Nissan Patrol (Tyre brand new never used. Ph 9144 2235 or 0409 904 846 TYRES 3 Coopers L.T.225/75 R16 with tread, suit spare or trailer $40. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 TYRES 8 with tread 225 x 70 R17 off Prado $85. Ph 91821126 or 0417 094 558.

for sale VK body kit, VR GTS style front/rear bumpers & side skirts, group A wing and grill. Made by spoiler factory, never fitted or painted. Ph 0419 497 335. $500 WASHING Machine, Fisher and Paykel, 7kg, Smart Wash, 6 Months old, $450, phone 0414 924 960. WESTINGHOUSE Freestyle 143 Electric Freestanding Stove and Oven. Good Condition. Located in Karratha. Pick up only. $250 ono. Contact: 0421 569 343 ~~GARAGE SALE garage sale CLOTHING sale Sun 2nd September, sizes 8-14, accessories, shoes, nothing over $45, 8am, 15B Wotherspoon Road, no early birds. GARAGE sale 319 Viveash Way, Bulgarra. Sunday 2nd September. Everything must go. 8am onwards. SATURDAY 1st September - 7b Leonard Way Nickol - 8am to 1pm. 2003 Falcon Sedan, 2007 CBR600RR, 54inch Plasma, PS3, Gaming PC, Laptop, Pushbike, Reclining Couch, Queen Bed, Table & chairs, Compound Bow, and more. SATURDAY 25 & Sunday 26 Aug @ 8:00 am, 10 Wallaby Street, Baynton West. TV Unit, Coffee Table, Fridge/ Freezer, Household Items, Clothes, DVDs.No Early Birds! ~~IN MEMORIUM in memoriam HARDING, Tirta. Deepest Sympathy to the Harding Family on the tragic loss of Tirta. Our love and thoughts are with you at this diffi cult time. Peg’s Creek Primary School P&C Committee. ~~LOST lost LOST. Guitar. A Washburn Guitar was lost on Friday 17th August at Goshawke Circle, Nickol West, huge sentimental value. If found please call 0488 924 650. LOST in shopping centre Karratha: Golden Ring. 5 hearts set with diamonds. Please return. Call Leanne 0447 620 642 ~~MOTORCYCLES motor cycles DR650 2008 model. L/R tank, after market exhaust, Off road tyres. Less than 3000km. $5500 ono. Ph 0418 77312 HONDA 2007, CBR600RR 16700k No Rego $5000 ono, must sell, make an offer! 0400 494 532 KTA HONDA CRF 450x 09. Racetech suspension, r cam & exhaust, , 13lt ims tank too mant extras to list. Excellent condition. $7500. Ph 0448 576 735

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for sale KTA - 2007 TTR 125 Yamaha $2000 - has hardly been ridden in the last year. Contact 0417 419 374 for more info. POLARIS XPLORER 4WD m/bike. New Front Tyres. Runs Well. Low Km’s. Red/Black. 2nd owner. Very Capable. $5500 o.n.o Call Tony 0417 920 098 QUAD BIKE. YAMAHA RAPTOR VFZ450 06. Nerf bars. Power pipe. Helmet, boots and pants included. Good runner. $3000.00 ono. Call 0417 821 895. YAMAHA Raptor 700cc White with new front Tyres and nerf bars. $5500. Phone 0439 381 877 ~~PETS pets HAND Raised Lovebirds make great friends contact John in Karratha phone 0409 683 427 LOOKING for a kitten for couple in Wickham. between 6 to 12 weeks and are willing to pay 50 to 100 dollars. Ginger is preferred. Please call Amber on 0432 266 411

HYDROBATH PET MINDING PET BEDS www.soggidog.com.au Ph Libby 0404 842 902

~~PUBLIC NOTICE public notice CERTIFIED Massage therapist mobile massage in Karratha. Classic Finnish, Swedish Deep Tissue. Sports, Stretching. In or out. Call Sofie 0422 230 440 WEST Pilbara Sea Rescue Annual General Meeting will be held on September 18th 2012 at the Sea Rescue Shed Dampier. 6.30pm all welcome.

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NOTICE Is hereby given that Frances Bentley, Supervisor, of 51 Whaleback Ave, Paraburdoo being duly authorised by Red Dirt Rocks intends to apply to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection on or after 25th September 2012 for Incorporation of Red Dirt Rocks! Inc. The Association is formed for the purpose of organising community events.

real estate ~~REAL ESTATE DAMPIER HOUSE for private sale by owner. 3 x 1 with a study. 9x6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced lockable back yard. Reno’ed throughout. $995,000. To arrange a viewing please call Mel on 0418 833 459 FIBRO Beach House 3x1 in Horrocks Beach in strata block. 2nd house from the front of the jetty. Awesome fishing and reef surf spots. Abrolhos Islands are 80km offshore. Reluctant sale but it is hardly used. $350,000. Contact 0438 343 069 for more details. GORGEOUS country cottage on 52 acres of prime grazing land. All amenities. Great place to get away yet handy to everything. SE Qld. Phone for weblink. 0450 303 330

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motorcycles HOUSE 3x1 on 26 acres of land in Nth Taranaki NZ great for rearing cattle this farm comes with calf shed, well fenced paddocks, fresh water springs, good growth and lots of knowledge in the community. Only 20mins to the shops and beaches, great place for retirement asking price $199000ono ph 0457 652 820 I N V E S T M E N T PROPERTY: Heres your chance to start or add to your portfolio. This 750sqm block boasts a lge entertaining area overlooking the b/g pool. Front access to rear for lge boat/ cvn. Lge p/w shed, renovated t/out. Split a/cons. Company leased at @$1600 per week for 1yr. ph: 0400 317 933 ISLAND home Molloy Island Augusta. 3x1 rammed earth and Jarrah very unique, raked ceilings, fantastic area, very tranquil. Photos available on request all offers around $400k will be considered phone owner direct Tel 0468 537 129 KAURING 6 Acres near York. $129,000. Further details on Gumtree.com 63135479 MAGNETIC Island 1x1 Unit, A/C, kitchenette, fridge/freezer, LCD, qn bed. Earn $ while you aren’t there and then enjoy R&R minutes walk from the coral lined beach. Located on the Great Barrier Reef, where can you buy free title land in such a beautiful location for $30,000. Private sale, 0425891689. ~~TENDERS resumes ~~VEHICLES

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vehicles CHEV Landcruser 6.2 V8, extra cab, diesel @3500, 7 cylinders, diesel, registered until 22/12/2012. Point Samson, Call 0418 949 301 FALCON 2003 auto sedan 155000k Reg Jan 2013 $5000 ono. Must sell, make an offer! 0400 494 532

vehicles FORD ECONOVAN LWB 94. Fully serviced and tuned. Good tyres. 5 speed manual. Full roof rack, tow bar. 6 months rego. $2250.00 ono. Call 0417 821 895. FORD Falcon AU for sale with LPG ,1998. 4000cc everything good, save the money for fuel, if LPG & petrol all full - can drive more than 900km, do safe check before drives from Perth. Also can get staff for camping free, quick sale for $3800. Mobil: 0469 583 525 Kate FORD V8 racing engine new, Dart engine block Scatt Stroker crank. Balanced manual designed & build for road racing drift drag or marine use 550 HP with carburettors 600+ with injection 0883596447 please email jchiodi@ bigpond.net.au for build sheet, too many specs. to mention S Aust can freight HILUX 95 dual cab, 2.8 lt diesel ,manual, good condition runs well, licensed till 23 oct, Lifted $ 5800 ono 0427652352 camping & outdoors

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Expand an existing health /beauty/fitness/weight loss /rehab business or ideal for start up. Perfect business model with an 8 station circuit - use as stand alone or integrate with other equipment, plus Vacushape, Rollen Machine, Vibration Platform and all other equipment eg lamps, Customer Belongings Unit (similar to lockers), signs, website plus lots more Full set of 8 commercial quality Shapemaster power assisted exercise equipment in very good used condition, allows clients to tone, improve mobility, flexibility and posture without causing any damage to joints. Also recommended for those recovering from injury, illness or surgery. Appropriate for those who are unable or prefer not to use typical gym equipment. The Vacushape is a revolutionary fat burner for tummies, buttocks and thighs. The Rollen is machine used to make a marked improvement to cellulite on the upper arms, legs, hips, thighs and buttocks. Everything you need to walk in and start a business, genuine reason for selling due to owners health. No franchise own business. $75,000 the lot, all this would normally cost over $150,000. For more info on machines visit www.easytonestudio.com.au Collection from Bunbury WA, Courier collection ok at buyers cost. Please phone Robyn 0408315390

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Publication of Preliminary Documentation and Supplement for information under Section 95A (3) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 PROVISION OF INFORMATION Name of the Action: Coniston/ Novara Field Development Project (EPBC 2011/5995). Party taking the Action: Apache Energy Ltd Location of the Action: Commonwealth waters, offshore of Western Australia, approximately 30 kilometres north of the Ningaloo Coast. Description of the Action: Apache Energy Ltd is proposing to develop seven subsea production wells and related infrastructure in the Exmouth Subbasin on North West Shelf with a production life of approximately 20 years. The development will tie-in to Apache’s existing Van Gogh facility. The relevant matter protected by Part 3 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is • listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 & 18A) • listed migratory species (sections 20 & 20A) • World Heritage properties (sections 12 & 15A) • National Heritage places (sections 15B & 15C) • Commonwealth marine areas (sections 23 & 24A) An advertisement seeking comment was published on 14 July 2012. Comments were received and changes have been made to the assessment documentation. Apache Energy Ltd provides the revised Preliminary Documentation and Supplement for information on the Coniston/ Novara Field Development Project as described in the below listed published material: • Referral of proposed action: Coniston/ Novara Field Development Project, Western Australia (EPBC 2011/5995) • Additional Information: Preliminary Documentation and Supplement to Coniston Novara Field Development Project Referral (EPBC 2011/5995) The above published material will be available for information from 25 August 2012 to 24 September 2012 in electronic and hard copy at the following locations: Exmouth Exmouth Public Library & Community Resource Centre Maidstone Ave, Exmouth WA 6707 Perth Environmental Protection Authority Library Level 4, The Atrium 168 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Canberra Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Populations and Communities John Gorton Building King Edward Terrace Parkes ACT 2600 The material will also be available on the Apache website at http://www.apachecorp. com/Sustainability/Environment/Public notices/index.aspx. Persons with special needs requiring assistance, including those for whom English is a second language, are asked to contact Bronn Peacock, Environment Administrative Assistant at Apache Energy Ltd on 08 6218 7421.

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HILUX SR5 2005 DIESEL Extra Cab - Excellent Cond. 169,000 kms dual batteries, long range tank, trailer break assist, snorkel, ARB Canopy, S/Steel nudge bar, New front tyres, tinted windows, 5 speed, excellent interior, Rego 6mths & much more! Phone Mark 0428 362 011 A MUST SEE! LANDCRUISER 100 series, 2004, 170,000 kms V8 excellent condition $24,000 ono. Ph 0437 513 252. Call for a viewing MAZDA 3, 2008 Model, Manual, One Owner, 70000km, Full Service History, 4 New Tyres, Excellent Cond. $15000 ONO, Ph 0400 216 636. MITSUBISHI Triton 2007 GLXR silver turbo diesel 4x4 140km perf chip, just serviced, blue tooth hands free, 4 x Lightforce s/lights, Turbotimer, Cooper mud tyres, KTA $23000 ono Ph 0400 552 177 NISSAN Micra Red automatic 12/2008 KM 13000 very good conditions. $9500. Call 0458 968 290 NISSAN Pulsar ST-L, 2004. Great condition. Auto, low kms, tinted windows. One lady owner, full service history. Call Tracy 0414 519 256 NISSAN truck + Bobcat + Bobcat trailer $40 000. 1990 Nissan, 6 wheel, tip truck, manual, diesel, registered until 22/4/13. 1990 Bobcat: 2000 hours, 4 in 1 bucket. Point Samson. Call 0418 949 301

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Harley Davidson. Come and be dazzled!! Showroom Cond. Heritage Classic Soft Tail. Reg. 2000. 15,700 kms. Extras Galore. Too many to list. Price incl. orig.access. Full Tool set. Personal. No. Plate (HD2000). Lic. till Feb 2013. $28,500. Ph. 0409103698. (Kewdale area) TOYOTA 1999 extra cab Hilux, 221000km, 2.7lt EFI 5 speed manual, 20’ mags, sound system with 12” sub, lowered, bucket seats (comes with original) ABS braking, dual airbags, contact Regen on 0427 796 760 or 9185 6767 TOYOTA Camry 1992 2.2 rego until 03/11/2012. Air conditioner refilled, 4 new tyres, comes with camping equipment. Very good and economical car. Ph. 0477 068 442. Location KTH TOYOTA Landcruiser Trayback - 2004 only 125,000kms, just been serviced. 2 new tyres. Under tray toolbox. Scrub bars, side steps. 2 Spot lights. $25000. Going overseas 0427 180 602 TOYOTA Rav 4 Extreme 2003 - great condition, 148,000kms, manual, inspection will impress! Call 0408366321 WHITE 2003 Mitsubishi Triton cab chassis x 2 $4000 each. 4 cylinders, toolboxes, registered until 18/01/13 and 22/12/12. 2005 SV6 Commodore Auto a/c p/s very good condition reluctant sale $14000 firm KTA 0488 377 442 contact Garry.

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WANTED YARD PERSON Required for busy yard in the Karratha LIA. Must have a C Class Licence HR/Truck experience preferred

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The right candidate will service their ever-growing ﬂeet in remote areas of north-west WA with the possibility of being stationed in the booming town of Newman.

Savannah Engineers are seeking experienced Karratha and surrounds Boilermakers, Fixed Plant Fitters.

The successful applicant will be a licenced mechanic, or auto electrician that is capable of working autonomously with a positive attitude and excellent ‘fault ﬁnding’ skills. Familiarity with mine site safety procedures would be ideal, though not essential.

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Caitlin Bassett scores in the Pilbara Fever player and Australian Diamonds goal shooter Caitlin Bassett was in Karratha last week to host shooting clinics with local netball enthusiasts.

Scores are as follows for this carnival: Round 1 Karratha 1 Vs Hedland 11 to Karratha and 6 to Hedland

Two clinics were held, a junior clinic followed by a senior clinic. The event was a hit with North West shooters who agreed if was exciting to have a player of Caitlin’s calibre mentoring local players.

Karratha 2 Vs Hedland 2 7 to Karratha and 6 to Hedland Round 2 Karratha 1 Vs Hedland 2 6 to Karratha and 3 to Hedland

Netball is really heating up this season, and with so much youth development happening in the North West region, young players are on board to soak it all up.

Karratha 2 Vs Hedland 1 Karratha 3 to Hedland 2 Round 3 Karratha 1 Vs Karratha 2 6 to Karratha 1 and 2 to Karratha 2

Brooke Short organised a carnival between two Hedland teams and two Karratha teams of 12-year-olds. Each team played three games consisting of 10 minute quarters. The event was organised to get the girls playing different people and it gave the Karratha girls a chance to see other talent.

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The Hawks swooped down to send the Jets crashing and collect the minor premiership in Hedland’s premier softball competition last Saturday.

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The firepower of the Hawks side saw pitcher Fiona Lockyer shut down the opposition for a seven-innings 20 runs to nil win, while her batting earned a home run, double and two singles for six big runs batted in plus five runs. Hawks led by six to nil after four innings, but the sixth saw the bats swinging hard as ten runs crossed home plate for an unassailable lead. Stacey

Derschow

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odds-on

favourite for the home run trophy with a powerful blast in the opening dig and went on to belt a triple and two singles from five at bats, with Seide Ramadi earning the same 800 average along with Marisa Bradshaw. Sarah Ziegelaar was Jets only multiple hitter as she went two from three with Vanessa Wainwright and Nikita Whitby earning a hit each. Raiders took forfeit points in their schedule against Cruisers, and with just one round remaining, Pirates final game this Saturday looks set for a lay down and four points which will allow them to squeeze into second spot at Jets expense

and set up a major semi-final with Hawks the following week. Raiders have come home well with some important wins, while they face a major challenge this weekend in their 3.30pm game up against top side Hawks in the match of the day and then look set for a meeting with Jets in the minor semi the week after. The Reserves competition is hotting up as Rebels have the minor premiership firmly in their cabinet but the allimportant second place is still up for grabs along with fourth spot as the finals loom on September 1 and all grand finals scheduled for September 15.

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Pilbara kids play curtain-raiser to AFL match By Tamara Binamat Students from Clontarf Foundation academies across Western Australia competed in a nail-biting match for the Woodside Cup in a curtainraiser to the AFL game between the Fremantle Dockers and Richmond at Patersons Stadium last weekend. Dockers stars Stephen Hill and Michael Johnson, himself a Clontarf graduate, helped the boys prepare for the game at a special training session at Fremantle Oval the day before the match, as well as give advice on fitness and nutrition. Michael Johnson said attending the Clontarf College in Manning helped him complete his schooling, and also kickstarted his AFL career. “At the time I wasn’t sure what to do, and I was asked to come down to Clontarf and just see how I went,” he said. “I thought why not, so I went down there and finished my Year 12, and they helped me pass that. “I was then lucky enough to

be part of Clontarf’s original Melbourne trip and play on the MCG. We played three games against really good schools over there and showed that we could match it with the best schools in Australia. One boy from the Roebourne Academy and four boys from the Karratha Academy took part in the visit and game. Ashton Cheedy (Roebourne), Kayden Hyland (Karratha), Jayden Brown (Karratha), Ramond Omara (Karratha) and Liam Coomer (Karratha) played in the Clontarf North team against Clontarf South. Ashton Cheedy of Roebourne was the captain for the North Side and did an exceptional job as a leader. Kane Jackson of Roebourne was assistant coach for the day and said he enjoyed the opportunity immensely. Liam Coomer kicked the opening goal for North and was a great focal point in the forward line, while Jayden Brown played a fantastic game in the backline.

The South side ran away with the game in the end but the experience of playing a game at Patersons Stadium was enough of a win for all the lads. The students playing in Saturday’s curtain-raiser were selected to play based on their attendance at school and demonstrated commitment to their studies. Using the passion that many Aboriginal boys have for football allows Clontarf to attract the boys to school and provide support to encourage healthy lifestyles, completion of school and a successful transition to work. For some of the boys it was a weekend of firsts, some their first time flying in a plane, some their first time in Perth, some the first time watching an AFL match live. The life experience associated with the weekend will hopefully have an impact on these lads, and then also set an example for the younger boys to strive to be chosen for this event in future years.

• Kayden Hyland, from Clontarf’s Karratha academy

• Action from the curtain-raiser game on Saturday

Shire of Roebourne gets behind talented locals The recent AFL 16s Division three victory made by the Western Australia North West side was a first for the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Kimberley, but promises to be the start of something much bigger for North West locals with the program receiving AFL funding to continue into 2013. The news comes on the back of the remarkable inclusion of Port Hedland product Warwick Wilson being selected to join the Australian Institute of Sports elite under 18s program, a program that boasts an impressive amount of AFL listed players among its graduates. Many groups made this possible of course from the AFL and WAFC to the V Swans and Garnduwa not for profit groups and of course the Shire of Roebourne. Local players and quality participants in the highly regarded West Pilbara Football Association competition Anthony Dunn,

Harrison Featonby, Nelson Ansey, Justin Patching and Campbell Garratt received support through the Shire’s Community Sporting Grants to assist their participation in the seven month program including accommodation and travel. The next step for some has been taken with Harrison Featonby and Nelson Ansey making their debuts for Swan Districts Football Club in the colts program.

• Michael Johnson and Stephen Hill taking the Clontarf students for training at Fremantle Oval

Others who narrowly missed out on playing in the WANW side have also made their debuts at colts level for the Swans in Perth include Braden Levis, Brennan Stewart and Frazer Palmer, all are burning a trail to the top level from the Swans furthest recruiting ground. These players continue to prove that with local support and hard work Pilbara players are amongst the best in the state and very capable of connecting successfully with state league competitions.

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Magpies swoop win in nail-biter Last Sunday’s WPJFA match between the Falcons ensured great excitement for Pilbara junior footy with a thrilling clean, hard and fair match played in great spirit in the lead up to the finals.

Things were looking grim for the Falcons before Phil Khongjaroen and the Falcons midfield group started to generate some run, which saw Tyler Sharpe get on the end of some good work by Max Payne

In what many said was the best

and Bailey Scott to kick truly.

underage match seen in the Pilbara, it was the Magpies edging out the Falcons by two points as both sides used the wide open spaces at Bulgarra to relentlessly attack each other for the entire 80 minutes of football. The first quarter saw scoring opened up by Ray O’Mara with a clever snap for the Magpies despite some solid defensive work from Brennan Stewart and Campbell Garratt. Micky Ball dominated the clearances with Cam Cross and Eustan Toby exploiting their speed to move the ball into attack and

eventually

the

overlap

the second quarter with Marcus Cook

through a ball set shot.

Roebourne Magpies and the Karratha

running

combined with the forward pressure of

Sharpe marked the next clearing kick from the restart and added his second in one minute. The

Magpies

defense

was

led

beautifully as it has done all season by Jack Kay, but it was the ferocious tackling and defensive pressure from Brandon Munda which repelled the flying Falcons until Josh Blackman’s huge work rate brought the Falcons third goal.

getting the Magpies back under way after both teams wrestled for ascendency as the ball rebounded between half back lines with the Cook goal opening the gates for Beau Alec to score, followed by a lovely running goal from Tyler Lockyer despite Jordan Butcher’s efforts in defense. The Falcons engine room clicked into gear as wingman Scott kicked the first of his three to work the red and the blue back into the match with half forward Blackman again working hard to generate his second. with a shot from the sideline and at the other end Patching kicked his second for the Falcons as the siren sounded to end a

Seconds before the siren a clever right

brilliant quarter of Pilbara footy with the

foot snap from midfielder Justin Patching

Falcons holding a three point advantage

saw the Falcons into the first change

over the Magpies 7.0 (42) to 6.3 (39).

one.

Jayden Brown saw the Magpies go two up

The third was a strong and hard defensive quarter as both teams settled in

The two teams swapped goals through

Munda, Ball and Karna Smith worked tirelessly for the Magpies while Scott, Payne, Garratt, Khongjaroen and Curtis

Landon Punch fired the Magpies up

leading four straight goals to two goals

• Anthony done and Steven Saylor compete for the mark, the pair are good mates and had a ﬁerce battle over the course of the match

for battle, the Magpies’ Brown, Lockyer,

Tully ensured it was an enduring, tough and hard session. Eventually Euston Toby capitalised on Ball’s run before big Beau Alec added his second as the Magpies stamped their authority on the match. As the Magpies flooding run slowed, Scott added to his tally and Blackman followed up with his third the Falcons were back on top and full of run before Punch and Lockyer landed a fantastic

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Maggies one, two that gave them the lead at the final change 9.5 (59) to 9.2 (56).

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Pos Team

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Karratha Falcons (League)

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907

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Port Hedland Rovers (League)

1607

1057

152.03 44

Karratha Kats (League)

1523

1060

South Hedland Swans (League)

1381

1123

Punch showed they had the grit and 143.68 36 determination to win as Punch landed his 122.97 20 third and Brown immediately followed

Wickham Wolves (League)

1162

1604

72.44 20 with a long straight kick.

Dampier Sharks (League)

650

2116

30.72 8

the Falcons desperately tried to wrestle back the lead but Cook, Brown and

Sharpe kicked his third and Blackman his fourth but it was Kay, Munda and

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Pos Team

Karratha Falcons (Reserves)

1414

526

% Pts Falcons forwards eventually holding on 268.82 56 11.4 (72) to 11.2 (68).

Port Hedland Rovers (Reserves)

1263

619

204.04 36

Karratha Kats (Reserves)

983

913

South Hedland Swans (Reserves)

1023

1016

Wickham Wolves (Reserves)

650

1522

Dampier Sharks (Reserves)

656

1393

107.67 36 Munda, Cam Cross, Jayden Brown, Tyler Lockyer and Karna Smith while the Falcons 100.69 32 were well served by Elias Dungy, Max 42.71 12 Payne, Phil Khongjaroen, Cam Garratt and 47.09 8 Josh Blackman.

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Rugby League – Wasps clinch thriller The Wickham Wasps are the first team through to the 2012 PRLA Grand Final after defeating Hawks in the first semifinal in Wickham on Saturday. The teams lined up for the second week in a row and the Wasps were brimming with confidence after their emphatic 32-4 win the previous week, but finals footy is different and the Hawks, although having to make the long road trip, were quietly confident especially with the return of star hooker and Presidents Medal winner Dan Payne. Neither team gave an inch in the first

half as both teams defended staunchly, it wasn’t until the final minutes of the first half that the deadlock was broken when man of the moment, Dan Payne, busted over and gave the Hawks a 4-0 lead heading to the break. The game opened up in the second half and it was the Wasps that took the initiative with two quick tries to Mikolaj Cherrington and Rob Burgess after some good lead up work by Willie Live and Aorangi Stokes. Wasps scored again when Duane Evans pushed over from dummy half to give

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They fought their way back into the contest and before long, had the Wasps on the ropes.

If the Hawks can overcome Karratha Storm this weekend in Port Hedland after the Storm upset cross town rivals the Roosters 38-12 in the second semi, it will be a mouth watering Grand Final between two evenly matched teams.

them a healthy buffer.

ELITE Tristan Wood-Hill 44:44 Second Mark smith 44:49 Third Jason Attard 45:73

SPORT Toby Muller who has now jumped up from juniors and is showing the old boys what for, came in at 33:53, followed by Matthew Oronce 38:22, then Simon Blyth 43:17. LADIES The very speedy Sally Smith came in at 31:12 followed by Makayla Smith 38:09. JUNIORS Jarrod Pickford 18:39, Oliver Purtan 19:13, William Gethin 19:57 All charged around the track with exuberant smiles. The next round will be at the Karratha Back Beach, behind Bulgarra. All the details will be posted on Burrup MTB, Karratha MTBERS face book pages or http:// home.spin.net.au/burrupmb/.

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• Taekwondo grading in Hedland

Taekwondo Club grading event it is about discipline, respect, self control and personal development which I instil within my students” he said. Mr. Graeme McEwan was equally impressed with Jay Jay’s students and the level of taekwondo that was displayed by them during the exam. “Jay Jay’s passion for the art of taekwondo is definitely imparted to his students; his standards are of the highest level” he said. “The quality of the art and discipline his students have displayed here today reflects the leadership and training of their instructor. There aren’t many instructors around teaching at this level, he is an asset to the community and Hedland should be lucky to have an instructor of his calibre teaching within their town; with Jay Jay passing his exam and now a 4th dan comes with it the title of head instructor. “He has truly earned this title ” Mr McEwan said. With all students passing their grading, Mr and Mrs McEwan announced their semi retirement as they head overseas for an extended break. With parting gifts and tears of gratitude, Mr and Mrs McEwan were thanked for their six years of support and mentoring towards Jay Jay and his club’s students. “To have Mr McEwan grace us with his presence at each and every grading we have held over the years has been an absolute honour” said Jay Jay. “We as a club have been very fortunate to have someone of his level

and experience only two hours away from us and support us the way he and his wife have done over the years.” On a happier note, a new master instructor was introduced, 6th dan black belt master Mr John Geeves. Mr Geeves brings with him over 40 years of taekwondo training and teaching. Trained under the late master Mr Dale Eagling who pioneered taekwondo in Australia in the 1970s, and his son Hugh Eagling of Eaglings Taekwondo in Tasmania, Mr Geeves has competed at state and national levels and refereed at a national level. John mentioned, “I really enjoy teaching taekwondo; seeing the students confidence grow as their skills develop. While embracing taekwondo’s tenets, my classes are well balanced and aim to be fun and informative, offering a wide range of attack, defensive and offensive techniques following taekwondo’s code of ethics and discipline.” Originally from Hobart, John has been a Hedland resident for three years. John is excited to be getting back into taekwondo and imparting his years of experience and knowledge in the art. Classes are held at the Hedland Senior High School Gymnasium. Classes run in conjunction with school term dates, term four begins on Wednesday October 17. For further information please call 0428 831 359 or email johngeeves50@ gmail.com.

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Registration Day Beach Volleyball Registration Day Sunday, 2nd September 2012 Lions Park Dampier 4pm until sunset Come along and register a 4-aside team or a 2-aside team. Individual nominations also welcome. $20 per person for the season. Scratch match games and sausage sizzle on the day. For further information contact Bruce Simpson (0439070805) or Pauline Soucie (0409875589). http://www.facebook.com/#!/NorthWestVolleyball If you need some practise before registration day head down to Lions Park Dampier from 4pm on Sunday 19th & 26th August for some social scratch matches and drills.

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Smash! Whoosh! Crash! It sounds like something out of a comic book and it was pretty close to it when taekwondo students from JJ’s Taekwondo Club were graded for their taekwondo Exams. Self defence techniques, concrete tiles and pine board smashing, high flying jumps with mid air board breaking were just a few of the skills demonstrated by instructor Jay Jay Gonzalez as he graded for his 4th dan black belt, with his assistant instructors Ricardo Alcala and Michael Wallace grading to 2nd dan, junior black belt Brody Mellberg to 2nd poon, 12-year-old Kaine Wallace grading for junior black belt 1st poon, and 23 of his students ranging from white belts through to red belts. Australian Taekwondo Academy 7th dan black belt master Mr Graeme McEwan and 2nd dan black belt Mrs Shelley McEwan made the trip from Karratha to grade Jay Jay and his students on Saturday August 18. The students anxiously watched as their instructor and assistant instructors were put through their paces by Mr McEwan. Not just punching and kicking techniques, they individually demonstrated all the patterns ranging from beginner white belt rank through to their highest grading rank, and said them in Korean! Terminology, technique and history of the many patterns in taekwondo made up the exam. “It was an adrenalin packed, exhilarating grading,” commented a club parent. “The atmosphere within the gym that day had us all holding our breath during the tile and board smashing. “You could almost feel the energy, concentration and calming that was required in each different category of their exam and watching them literally fly through the air over three people and smash a board on the other side was cause for a standing ovation. “They all did so well, very inspiring for the younger belt ranking students.” Jay Jay said “I think it was great my students were able to witness not just my exam, but also the other four black belt students, especially the junior black belt students. “I feel this has given them a better understanding of the art of taekwondo and what is expected of them should they wish to achieve the level that we attained today and possibly further. “Taekwondo is not just about powerful punches and high flying kicks;

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Kumarina desert race The results are in! The Kumarina desert race is now done and dusted for 2012, this year saw a remarkable 55 riders participate in the event coming from all over the state and as far as New South Wales. The event attracted names such as Matt Fish, Warren & Vernon Strange, who are all well known in the desert racing community. Day one of the event saw NSW rider Mathew Fish take the lead with brothers Warren and Vernon Strange hot on his tail and the Gas Dash winner Warren Kempton of Canarvon close behind. Day two saw Warren Kempton fail to start due to mechanical failure, then around the 90 kilometre mark Mathew Fish was also out of the race due to mechanical failure. Brett Beaumont and his KTM 450SXF set the fastest lap for the weekend on his first lap on day two with a 1:16:12 time making him the man to beat. However young Carnarvon Rider Cody Upton was out to prove that the lesser powered 250s were up to the challenge against the high powered 450s, piloting his

Yamaha YZ250F to an impressive lap time of 1:17:25, the fifth fastest lap time for the weekend. Tim Dewaard from Karratha blew everyone away with his never say die attitude, riding his monster KTM 990 Adventurer through the tight riverbed terrain to complete four of the five laps before unfortunately running out of time on day two, however his sheer determination to finish the race was remarkable and worth noting. In the quad class, Jess Grigson from Newman was the one to beat, setting the fastest lap times for the quads. Mechanical failure took its toll on the quads with Jess being the only quad to finish the race, giving him the first and only place victory in the quads. The Newman-Kumarina Desert Race was started in the late 1990’s and is now hailed as Newman Enduro Club’s premier event. The race was originally a two day race from Newman to Kumarina Road House and back, at a total distance of approximately 340 kilometres. In recent times due to access issues relating to increased mining activity in the Newman

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region the event was moved to Kumarina Station. Kumarina Station is a working cattle station 170 km south of Newman in the heart of the Pilbara. Riders camp together on the station, amongst the pit area of the race, or stay at the motel accommodation provided by the roadhouse. Local town groups such as St John Ambulance and State Emergency Service provide support for the event. In 2007 when the new closed loop course was laid out it was 100 km in length consisting

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of mostly station track linked together with fast flowing riverbed and single tracks. This course was an extremely fast course with bikes reaching speeds more than 160 km/h regularly. In the interest of safety a 58 km course was marked in 2011, consisting predominantly of single trail and riverbed. Even though this course overall was a lot slower, it was not uncommon for riders to reach high speeds. In 2012 the course was again 100 km in distance, using the 58 km course of 2011 as the foundation.

• Riders waiting in anticipation of the journey ahead

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