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Shot fired at water pipe, police seek information from public Karratha Police are seeking any information in relation to an incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a Water Corporation air valve at the water pipeline, causing it to rupture. The incident occurred approximately 4 kilometres east down the Water
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Remote Australia in danger of becoming a failed state By Ben Leahy Politicians, mining executives and academics have backed a report launched in Canberra on Monday, September 10 that describes governance in remote Australia as being in a state of “crisis”. Fixing the hole in Australia’s Heartland says that an alarming number of remote Australians feel politicians in Perth and Canberra are not listening to them and warns that the region could become a “failed state”. While remote Australia contributes 65 per cent of Australia’s mineral wealth, many of its communities lack adequate services, are unable to have a meaningful say in the financial management of their regions and experience higher rates of violence. Bruce Walker, project director of remoteFOCUS, the team behind the report, says Australia’s system of centralised government needs radical reworking in remote Australia. “When people live in areas remote from the centres of economic or political power and change comes on them in the form of a mining boom or an intervention in the Northern Territory, they feel they have no say in what is happening,” Walker said. Walker said that over the last 30 years Australian governments have increasingly centralised their operations and this means most decision makers live within 20 kilometres of the coast. But Walker said decisions affecting remote communities need to increasingly be made by or in consultation with people actually living in the regions. He also said there needs to be a clear vision for the future of remote Australia. “We are not calling for more money. We are not calling for a radical change straight away,” Walker said. “We are calling for people to regard remote Australia as a national asset.” Shire of Roebourne Councillor Nicole Lockwood said the report did not condemn the work of “wonderful” individuals working in Perth or the Pilbara but was challenging the system. “It really starts to challenge the fundamental principles of how our democracy is constructed,” Councillor Lockwood said. “But it is not about taking power away from Perth.” “It is about creating a better hub and spoke for decision making so that the politicians in the states are advised and briefed by people who know the local circumstances.” Councillor Lockwood said special initiatives like the state government funding project Royalties for Regions and the Pilbara Development Commission, which she chaired, are great initiatives but came from a reactionary position. She said if health and government services were originally being provided for adequately, then there would have been no need to dress funding up in bright branding like Royalties for Regions. “Rather this kind of funding would be normal, core-business,” she said.
With three years of consultations leading up to the publication of the remoteFOCUS report, it includes a number of Pilbara case studies. It cites the recently postponed Port Hedland Outer Harbour development as an example of the difficulty in balancing mining interests with community aspirations. BHP Billiton will spend as much $19 billion to extend the Outer Harbour with any one-day the port stops working costing between $50 and $60 million. The report noted that the level of investment by BHP Billiton, meant a coalition of local businesses and organisations were struggling to have meaningful input to decisions about the port. The local coalition said this was an ongoing problem because mining companies were able to plan 40-50 years in advance, while town planning relied on government funding committed on a year-to-year or electionto-election basis. They argued this short-term vision deterred private investment into alternative and sustainable industries, universities, innovation, recycling, tourism and food production. Another example in the report, noted that while local business were encouraged to diversify into tourism, Tourism WA was simultaneously closing its regional offices due to a restructuring.
The state tourism body also did not recognise any Pilbara attraction as a “Top 15” developmental priority. RemoteFOCUS project director Walker said his team heard many more complaints from Pilbara residents ranging from the lack of accommodation and healthcare facilities to the impact of fly-in, fly-out workers, who earn their money in the region but spend it elsewhere. Trish Thomson-Harry from remote healthcare providers Frontier Services said these stories are common in the region. Thomson-Harry recalls a lady who had been a resident in Port Hedland for 40-years, but was forced to move to Perth to be near her adult children. The lady told Thomson-Harry that her children had left Port Hedland because they could no longer afford to live there. Walker from remoteFOCUS warns that these kinds of problems are due to failures in governance and could have very serious consequences. “I look overseas to Nigeria and other places where there is significant mining activity in areas where there is significant underdevelopment in the local population,” Walker said. “Then I know the sorts of things that I will be reading about in Australian newspapers in five to 10 years time [unless governance here is improved].”
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jellybean jar and created a blue cocktail matching the colour of the Leukaemia Foundation branding.
Alex is participating in the event after seeing her friend raise $3,000 last year in the same fundraiser.
The bartender has only been fundraising for three weeks but has already raised an incredible $2,000.
“I’ve had family that have passed away from cancer,” she said.
Alex’s original goal was to raise $3,000, but after the huge support from Dampier punters and with fundraising efforts to continue until November 9, Alex is raising her target to $5,000.
“Not leukaemia as such, but it’s a good cause.” “Whenever you mention Leukaemia [fundraising] to any of the guys in here, they think it’s excellent and some guys are putting $50 in.”
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Community Update Electrical contractors are now connecting houses in Millars Well to the underground network. Prior to connection, and in accordance with Electricity Safety Regulations, all electrical wiring must be inspected to ensure it complies with safety standards. Prior to the inspection taking place, a letter drop will be made in your street to advise that an inspection of your home will be required in approximately two weeks time. At the time of inspection, an electrical contractor will knock on your door and ask if it is a convenient time for them to inspect your house. If there is no fault found, the inspection should take approximately one hour.
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National financial literacy program rolled out in Roebourne By Tamara Binamat With many Pilbara locals going from social benefits to six-figure mining salaries almost overnight, a local community group is introducing a financial literacy program to help them manage their money. My Moola is a national financial literacy program embracing the diversity of Aboriginal people, but remodelled to suit locals in Roebourne. The national My Moola program has been renamed Waba Garrungu in the Roebourne area, as this name resonates with the local language. In the Ngaluma language, Waba Garrugu means Good Money. Yaandina Family Services brought the program to Roebourne after service workers Maree Pont and Nellie Connors attended training in Shepparton, Victoria. Maree and Nellie initially went to Victoria to talk with the First Nations Foundation, which was looking for service providers to deliver the program in Indigenous communities. Yaandina came on board to present the program in a language the local community understands. Yaandina are currently halfway through the 10-week program, teaching their first group of six young women the interactive program. Workshops include goal-setting, overcoming barriers to success, making money stretch past payday, planning-to-win, looking after your future, internet banking and the hazards of credit, money loans and traps. Maree is delivering the program in Roebourne and says most of the participants are stepping into the workforce for the first time. “We’ve really got their attention, its fantastic to see these girls soaking it all up,” she said. “They’re listening, they’re learning, they’re writing it all down and thoroughly enjoying it.” “They’ve gone from nothing, or being on social benefits, to $5,000 a month. How do you teach someone to budget when they see all this money?” Maree said although the program is in its infancy in Roebourne, she’s seen significant breakthroughs. “One of our ladies was going
to get a credit card, and once I explained the fees, the traps and the charges she decided not to,” she revealed. “She was going to get a credit card just because some other people had one.” Maree feels the course is necessary in the Roebourne community. “These students are going to have a wealth of knowledge and hopefully, the bank account of their dreams,” she said. Chelsea Churnside is enrolled in the course and said she has learnt a lot about managing finances. “So far I’ve learnt to be assertive and to look at the fine print,” she said. Chelsea said this course is important because the community needs to learn to manage their financial situations. “It’s really good because a lot of people around the community don’t really know about that kind of stuff. It’s good that they’re teaching the community.” “I actually budget my money now, and it’s helped me at home.” Chelsea believes the whole community will benefit from the program. Back at Yaandina, Maree has a big vision for My Moola. “It’s been an enlightening experience as these young girls are learning how and what to do with their money and how to save wisely,” she said. “We’re all the learning the ways of money management and how to be able to save and still have fun. “The next step in the journey is to run the course with a group of men entering the work force for the first time. “Then we want to deliver it to the community. That means families can come down,” she said. “Everyone can be involved in it. “Even some of the older people, they’ve gone from being on a pension to $6,000 a month! How do you deal with that? “I would love to see people be able to afford to buy that new car, to be able to afford a new home.” To be part of the Waba Garrugu program contact Yaandina Family Centre on 9182 1172.
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Community spirit has been bountiful in the Pilbara in recent times. Beanie Hokianga, of Karratha, wrote to the Pilbara Echo to share her experience, and thank the locals who supported her during a difficult time in her life.
‘Thanks to Karratha for bringing me home’ • Mia and her bandaged teddy and Teddicare card visit Mariana for ‘medicine’
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Teddy bears find doctors’ appointments a picnic By Elise Batchelor Fear not, teddy bears of the Pilbara. If the thought of going to see the doctor curls your belly fluff, help is at hand. Medicine students from the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia have been holding “Teddy Bears’ Hospital” clinics in primary schools throughout Port Hedland so pre-schoolers can bring in their teddies for pretend surgeries. Medical student Kyria Laird said the idea is to familiarise young children with doctors and medical equipment so they feel safe when visiting a clinic. “They start off in the waiting room with activities about healthy eating,” she said. “Then they see the doctor, and we’ve got a lot of the same equipment here that they’ll see at a normal doctor’s surgery.” This seemingly simple idea, developed by the fifth-year students as part of the community project they undertake during their rural training year in Port Hedland, has been a huge success, according to Laird. They have visited all pre-primary classes at the Port Hedland and South Hedland primary schools, and found the children –
and teddy bear patients – very receptive to the mock check-up. At the clinics, children had to assemble a teddy skeleton on paper, visit the doctor for teddy to be assessed and receive prescription medication to help teddy get better. Students were able to handle a stethoscope and listen to their hearts, as well as use an otoscope to look into ears and pen-torches to examine eyes. “It’s lovely to see their faces light-up when they can hear their own heart,” Laird said. Pre-primary student Mia took her teddy to see student Mariana Dorkham at the mock nurses’ station and said that her teddy got better when he received a bandage and medicine for his sore arm. “It’s bananas and strawberries and apples,” she said in approval. Port Hedland pre-primary teacher Kiera Tate was among several teachers who raved about the clinics. “I was very impressed with how the medical students spoke to the children, how clearly they explained everything that was happening and how fun it was,” Tate said. “They had great bedside manner.”
I became a single parent after the passing of my partner in 2006. I moved to Karratha in 2008 to see if I could better my situation. My money situation wasn’t the best and being a single mum wasn’t easy. The company I worked for were so supportive, and I will be forever grateful for their help. All I could think about was bringing my family over here to be with me. It wasn’t easy living without my girls but I called them every morning and night to tell them how much I loved them. Rent here was very high, and I couldn’t afford a house on my own. I also wasn’t sure I would settle here in Karratha. It was 2011 and my eldest daughters final year of school. She just wanted to work and save so I said to her ‘OK I will get a house, and we will stay here in Karratha because I know you could get work here’. My eldest daughter had it all planned; she had her formal on Tuesday, September 20 and graduation was on Thursday, September 22. She had got her nails done and she had the most gorgeous dress. Monday was the last day I ever spoke to my eldest daughter. On Tuesday morning at 2am I got the phone call, she had passed away suddenly. My world felt like it ended in one phone call. My brother, sister, sister in-law and friends came to be with me until I flew out of Karratha early that morning. That same morning I told everyone I
wasn’t coming back. What was I coming back for? My reason for staying was my girl and the start to her new life. But then my friends in Karratha convinced me to return and continue my life. So, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that made it possible for me to come home to Karratha. Without you, I am not sure where I would be right now. Although it’s still hard to face life without my daughter, you have given me the strength I need to carry on. Many days I could have given up. I will be eternally grateful to all my friends in Karratha. Rachael Willis and Daniel Smith, I love you guys so much. You have been wonderful friends and my best friends since I’ve been in Karratha. To Julie Smith and Jimmy, thank you for all the support you gave, even when moving into our new whare [home]. I love you guys. Thanks to my really good friends at Toll, Pete and Heather Morgan. Trin, you have gone through so much and you are such a beautiful person. I am so glad you are in my life and thank you so much for looking after my house.
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Hedland wins regional Tidy Town award Port Hedland and South Hedland have together won the 2012 Tidy Towns - Sustainable Communities regional title in a ceremony held on Saturday September 8. Hedland also claimed four more awards in the Pilbara regional finals, including Natural Heritage and Conservation, Heritage and Culture, Water Conservation and Young Legends. Keep Australia Beautiful WA chair, Mel Hay, said Hedland demonstrated strength in all aspects of sustainability and was a deserving winner of the regional title. “Hedland has a multitude of community groups and businesses that take pride in developing and improving their town and an array of community building events and heritage activities,” he said. Mayor Kelly Howlett, who was on hand to accept the awards, said the win was a team effort. “These awards are a result of the tireless dedication and passion of our many volunteers and community groups. Without your efforts and many hours of work, this would not be possible. Thank you!” Other category award winners included Karratha for Community Action and Partnerships, Parnpajinya for General Appearance and Wickham in the Waste Management and Litter Prevention category. Keep Australia Beautiful National manages The Australian Tidy Towns awards in which more than 1,000 communities and 90,000 volunteers take part each year, completing projects that would otherwise cost over $100 million in labour costs. The annual awards aim to encourage, motivate and celebrate the social, environmental and economic
• Pretty Pool in Port Hedland- photo courtesy Elise Batchelor achievements of regional communities across Australia. Keep Australia Beautiful’s Hay said the Hedland community had undertaken an impressive range of initiatives. “Hedland has a multitude of community groups and businesses that take pride in developing and improving their town and an array of community-building events and heritage activities,” he said. “Hedland Council, businesses and households are strongly embracing the issue of water conservation, while continuing successful waste management and litter prevention initiatives.” “CARE for Hedland is a very active group that has built on its existing programs with reef walks and has had continued success with fox trapping and turtle
Congratulations Kulcha Kulcha and CITIC Pacific Mining took out the Regional Award for the Pilbara Samba Band initiative at the Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Awards presented in Perth last week. As Kulcha’s partner and biggest fan, CITIC Pacific Mining would like to congratulate everyone involved in achieving this prestigious award.
Established in 1983, Kulcha is dedicated to presenting, promoting and developing multicultural arts and artists in Western Australia. Launched in 2011 with the support of the Pilbara Multicultural Association, the Samba band provides free community samba dance and drumming workshops for all ages.
monitoring.” “Another great initiative is a trails master plan for a walk and cycle track to link the northern and southern parts of the town.” “There are also many projects and groups strongly involved in developing and assisting youth in Hedland.” “Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities is about much more than keeping towns clean and tidy. The awards recognise towns for their achievements in working towards sustainability including preserving their culture and protecting the environment and amenity of their towns.” Hedland will now compete with other regional winners for the overall WA Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities title in November.
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Tom Price volunteers recognised after daring Karijini rescue By Tamara Binamat
puts into teachers and schools made me want to give something back.”
A team of State Emergency Services officers from Tom Price has made the finalists’ list for the 2012 State Emergency Services Awards.
Kelly said she never expected to be recognised for the work she does with SES. “I do it for the love of it and to be able to help out the community, I certainly don’t do it for reward.
Simon Davidson, Nicole Kelly and Benjamin Bickley of the Tom Price SES Unit are up for the Team Achievement Award after being nominated by First Class Constable at Tom Price Police, John Hennah.
“I was floored that I was nominated but certainly honoured to be part of the nomination with Ben and Simon because they’re both outstanding individuals.”
Hennah said he nominated the trio after a daring rescue at Karijini National Park in July this year.
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The Tom Price unit are up against six Fire and Emergency Services Authority SES volunteers and two SES units this year.
Hennah said the team were exemplary during the rescue at Dales Gorge.
FESA chief operations officer Lloyd Bailey said the finalists had each made an outstanding contribution to their area, and it is wonderful to see them recognised for their valuable work.
“They were contacted at 9pm, and I don’t think they stopped until mid-afternoon the next day,” he recalled. “The amount of hours they’ve put into volunteering in Tom price is just phenomenal.”
“It was not an easy task to select only nine finalists from the outstanding nominations received,” Mr Bailey said.
“Everyone knows the effort they put in, and I think it goes above and beyond the code of the SES, that’s why I put them forward.”
“These awards give us the opportunity to acknowledge that the volunteers have done exceptional work in their own time for the emergency services.”
Nicole Kelley, a nominee for the award, said she was honoured but shocked to be in the category.
“It is also an opportunity to thank all of our SES volunteers who continue to commit countless hours to keeping communities safe.”
“I’m actually a teacher by profession and I’ve been teaching in the country for nearly 12 years,” she said.
The awards will be presented at a formal ceremony in November.
“The amount of effort that the community
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Spike throws a barbie for the Starlight Foundation By Ben Leahy
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SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE – LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS TERM 4 2012 Infant/Toddler Lessons run 9am to 12pm (30-minute lessons) Monday to Saturday
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6am – 8pm
Afterschool Lessons 3pm to 6pm (30-minute lessons) Monday to Friday
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6am – 8pm
Adult Lessons 6pm to 7pm (60-minute lesson) Wednesdays
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am – 8pm
Enrolments for new members to the Swim School on Saturday 15 September 2012 from 9am to 12pm at Frank Butler Community Centre, Bulgarra Oval. Children $120, Adults $240 by cash only. Limited positions available.
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6am – 8pm
BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE ($152 for full course, $99 re-qual) Saturday 3 November 2012 8am to 5pm and Sunday 4 November 2012 9am to 5pm(re-qual)
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am – 5pm
If interested please call Karratha Aquatic Centre and ask to have your name put on the list. Must have photo ID plus long sleeved top and long pants suitable for swimming. Must have reasonable swimming ability. Bookings are essential.
Christmas Day . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6am – 5pm Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am – 5pm
AUSTSWIM COURSES TEACHER OF SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY Saturday 10 November 2012 and Sunday 11 November 2012
Public Holidays . . . . . . . . 9am – 5pm
ENTRY PRICES GENERAL ENTRY Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.30
TEACHER OF ADULTS Monday 12 November 2012 and Tuesday 13 November 2012
Child/Concession . . . . . . . . . $3
TEACHER OF INFANT AND PRE-SCHOOL AQUATIC Saturday 2 February 2013
Seniors Discount . . . . . . . . . $2.15
TEACHER OF COMPETITIVE STROKES Sunday 3 February 2013
Spectator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1
Contact AUSTSWIM on (08) 6272 0477 or wa@austswim.com.au for course information and enrolment. Prerequisite for attending extension is AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety licence or pending qualification.
Family (2 adults + 3 children) . . $13
ADULT SQUAD Stroke correction and fitness cost $10 Thursdays 7pm to 8pm Intermediate – Advanced level swimming ability required. Commencing 18 October 2012 to 13 December 2012.
ADULT MULTIPASS (10 entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.70
INTERM SWIMMING LESSONS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL COMMENCE FROM 16 October 2012 to 16 December 2012 weekdays, occupying lanes 1, 2, 3 of 50m pool plus north side of Learner Pool from 8.30am to 2pm. AQUA-RUNS Two aqua-runs are available for hire on weekends and for after-hours private functions. There is a large aqua-run for the deep end of the pool suitable for children aged nine years to adult. There is also a small aqua-run for the shallow end which is suitable for children aged two to eight years. Bookings are essential. Aqua-run cost is $78 per hour.
Shower only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.30
(20 entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.80 CHILD/CONCESSION MULTIPASS (10 entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 (20 entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48 MEMBERSHIP 1 Month Membership . . . . . $76 3 Month Membership . . . . . $193 6 Month Membership . . . . . $311
The Karratha Aquatic Centre is a ‘watch around water’ endorsed centre, which means that all children under the age of five years must be within arms reach of a parent or guardian and all children under the age of 10 years must be in direct line of sight of a parent or guardian.
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Guy Bache might look intimidating with his bushy beard and bunch of burly mates helping toss sausages out the front of Karratha’s Harvey Norman on a Saturday afternoon. But when Bache, known to almost everyone as Spike, recounts how he became a volunteer for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, the charity that grants wishes to sick kids, he sounds more like a kindly grandmother. “A few months ago I saw a write-up [in the newspaper] about Gina Rineheart and her trustee battle with her own children, and the millions it was costing them,” Spike said. “Then on the other page, I saw the poor old Starlight having to put 512 sick kids on hold because they didn’t have enough finances to grant them their wishes.” When Spike also read that Starlight receives no government funding and instead relies on the fundraising efforts of businesses and individuals, he was determined to lend a hand. At the next meeting of his union, the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, he suggested its members start pitching in to regularly raise money for Starlight. Spike said the guys were
touched by the story of how the charity cheers up hospital-bound and terminally ill kids with gifts like laptops for emailing friends or once-in-a-lifetime trips to Disneyland. “I mean these sick kids haven’t even had the chance to live their lives yet,” Spike said. With the CFMEU members jumping on board, Starlight fundraising activities are now held at every worksite in the Pilbara where the union is present. Spike himself has organised workplace raffles and barbecues. He also arranged for workers at his employer, engineering group Monadelphous, to donate a one-time direct debit from their salaries to the foundation. “We raised around $12,000 from that,” Spike said. A father to six children, Spike is keen to get as many people as possible involved in raising money for Starlight. His work crewmates help out and employer Monadelphous has regularly donated prizes for Starlight raffles and recently provided the food for the fundraising barbie Spike arranged outside Harvey Norman. With Monadelphous again providing the grub, Spike will be back outside Harvey Norman in Karratha on Sunday, September 23 and invites everyone to come down for a yarn and a snag.
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It’s every Northwester’s dream. Your own camper trailer and a dinghy to take off the beaten track and around our spectacular land. And it’s come true for Malcolm Cross and Malcolm Byron of Karratha, who won the first prize in the Police Legacy raffle, which they support every year by buying a ticket. Cross said it was a huge surprise to receive the phone call saying he and Byron would be taking home the top prize of a camper trailer and dinghy. “We don’t actually buy the tickets to win anything, it’s just to support the police,” he said. Police Legacy is a support network for family members of police lost in the line of duty. “The police do a good job up here, and we like to support them.” “We weren’t expecting the call so we were pretty excited.” Cross said they bought between $50 and $100 worth of raffle tickets, and now that he’s won the prize he’d have to look for a chance to take a day off work.
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“We’ll get it out there one day,” he said. Karratha Police Officer in Charge, Anthony Gaskell, said the raffle is an annual event held together with a fundraising bicycle ride, which this August travelled from Karratha to Broome. The raffle has been running for 19 years and will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. The raffle and Karratha to Broome bike ride has so far raised an outstanding $28,000 for Police legacy.
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PRE-CYCLONE CLEAN UP 2012 RESIDENTIAL AREAS ONLY
Cyclone season is almost upon us and the Shire of Roebourne will again undertake its annual cyclone clean up for residential areas starting in October. This clean up will not extend to within or adjacent to industrial areas, transient workforce accommodation or caravan parks. All items must be placed out on the verge for collection and collections will take place within approximately two weeks of the below dates. Materials placed on verge after the Shire collection will not be removed. Last date for placement of rubbish on road verge Dampier, Karratha Airport Bulgarra, Town Centre Millars Well, Pegs Creek
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Please be aware that clean-up crews will be working on local roads during this time. The Shire of Roebourne asks that drivers please be patient and be prepared to stop and slow down when approaching a work area.
Preparing for the clean up ∫ Tree loppings are to be stacked separately from other rubbish. ∫ Metal items to be separated from other rubbish and tree loppings. ∫ Keep all rubbish clear of fences, water meters, power poles, vehicles and trailers, letter boxes, Telstra pits, driveways and gardens. ∫ Items must be cut or dismantled into pieces not exceeding 2.5m in length.
∫ Items placed out that do not meet these criteria will not be removed. ∫ Littering fines may be imposed for material placed out that creates a litter problem such as loose paper, plastic bags, cardboard food containers, clothing etc. ∫ Other items that may be temporarily stored on the verge that do not require removal are to be clearly identifiable and separated from items requiring removal.
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The below items will not be removed by the Shire of Roebourne: Dirt/rubble Batteries Oils/fuel
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Note: This is a pre-cyclone season yard clean up for residential areas only, not a general household clean up For more information please contact the Shire of Roebourne on (08) 9186 8555.
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The World Wildlife Fund has marked National Threatened Species Day on September 7 by calling on the Western Australian government to strengthen environmental laws covering the Pilbara. WWF-Australia spokesperson Katherine Howard said not enough was being done to protect the local habitats of endangered animals, such as the bilby, northern marsupial mole, Pilbara olive python and northern quoll. “WA’s Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 is, in a word, outdated,” Howard said. “This Act provides no protection for the habitat of threatened species and only really regulates the ‘take’ (the killing or picking) of animals and plants.” After a decade of rapid mining and population growth in the Pilbara, WWF-Australia hopes the issue gains more urgency ahead of state elections next March. When contacted by the Pilbara Echo, Environment Minister Bill Marmion acknowledged the laws need reviewing. A spokesperson for the Minister said: “The Minister recognises the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 requires updating and is seeking advice from the Department of Environment and Conservation.” Mr Marmion’s office also pointed out that $3 million in funding had recently been allocated to the conservation of endangered species in Western Australia. As well as funding for endangered animals, the dibbler, western swamp tortoise and western ground parrot, about “$1.6 million has been provided
for critically endangered flora recovery with 143 species currently under threat of extinction,” Mr Marmion said. WWF-Australia’s Howard said the Environment Minister’s comments were an encouraging first step. “Minister Marmion’s commitment to seek further advice on the need to replace the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 is a welcome move,” Howard said. “Funding for threatened species is always welcome and much needed.” “But what WA really needs is fundamental legislative reform.” Howard said the Pilbara was a special region as it was home to some of Australia’s rarest animals, including the golden kakarratul or northern marsupial mole. Tunnelling silently through the Pilbara sands, the kakarratul has a lineage believed to begin at the time of the dinosaurs and “is so different from all other marsupials that scientists cannot decide how to classify them”, Howard said. Howard said the Pilbara is also the only place the small, red-coated marsupial, the kaluta, is found, and one of the few remaining homes for the bilby, which was once widespread across Australia. Other rare animals include the princess parrot and western pebble mouse, which carries pebbles in its mouth to build-up mounds that, over generations, can grow up to nine square-metres. With the endangered northern quoll and vulnerable Pilbara olive python having been recorded in areas currently being explored for mining, Howard says there is even greater urgency for improved conservation laws.
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See what Newman tradesman, George, has been up to in the Big Brother house during the week.
What we love about George this week: - George’s dance off with Michael. Unfortunately George lost to Michael, but we reckon he
could have a go on Dancing with the Stars. - When George squirted Zoe in the eye with an orange. Zoe then stated she would come after George and sue him for millions if she became legally blind from the orange attack. - When Bradley gave George a lap dance after Bradley’s makeover.
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Ray tried to tell George a joke during the week, but it just didn’t work. Ray: Do you know why the sky is blue? George: Why? Ray: Because of Up Dog. George: Up Tog? Ray: F*** I can’t say that joke to save my life. You’re
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the following partners and sponsors for their support: GWN7, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Fortescue Metals Group, Town of Port Hedland, Rotary Club of Port Hedland, DJ Tones, Small Business Centre East Pilbara, Big Sky Building Society Ltd, Marketforce.
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Big Brother turned into a jungle this week with the housemates becoming
The flexible tongue muscles form the pouch into a basket for catching fish and, sometimes, rainwater. Gregarious birds, they often hunt cooperatively and breed colonially. The Australian species tend to nest on the ground. Pelicans frequent inland and coastal waters where they feed principally on fish, catching them at or near the water surface. Although they are among the heaviest flying birds, they are relatively light for their apparent bulk because of air pockets in the skeleton and beneath the skin enabling them to float high in the water.
feral wildlife as part of this week’s task. George and Josh were transformed into buffalo – “widely regarded as one of the most dangerous animals” – they were told by the narrator. This led to George, Josh and elephant Estelle taking a mud bath together.
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Pelicans swim well with their strong legs and their webbed feet. They waterproof their plumage with an oily secretion from their glands. They dissipate excess heat by gular flutter – rippling the skin of the throat and pouch with the bill open to promote evaporative cooling. The diet of pelicans usually consists of fish, which can be up to 30 centimetres long. Nearer the shore, several will encircle schools of small fish or form a line to drive them into the shallows, beating their wings on the water surface and then scooping up the prey. They catch multiple small fish by expanding the throat pouch, which must be drained above the water surface before swallowing. This operation takes up to a minute, during which time other seabirds may steal the fish.
The wings are long and broad, suitably shaped for soaring and gliding flight, and have the unusually large number of 30 to 35 secondary flight feathers.
Pelicans have been persecuted by humans for their perceived competition for fish, despite the fact that their diet overlaps little with fish caught by people.
Pelicans have mainly light-coloured plumage, but the bills, pouches and bare facial skin of all species become brighter before breeding season commences.
Apart from habitat destruction and deliberate, targeted persecution, pelicans are vulnerable to disturbance at their breeding colonies by birdwatchers, photographers and other curious visitors.
Newly hatched chicks are naked and pink, darkening to grey or black after 4 to 14 days, then developing a covering of white or grey down.
Widespread across Australia, the Australian Pelican has a population generally estimated at between 300,000 and 500,000 individuals.
Helping hands Anita Smith would like to publicly thank two men who went out of their way to help when she was stuck with a flat car battery this week. Peter and Tom from Metropolitan Plumbing were Anita’s helping hands when she discovered her flat battery
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The Organising Committee on behalf of the Cancer Council Western Australia would like to thank the 14 teams for supporting the 2012 Relay For Life Pilbara event, which has raised an amazing $120,570 towards cancer research, educational programs and support services in WA.
Since George has been in the house, he has admitted he has become more in touch with his feminie side. So, after seeing Bradley’s makeover, George decided to join the fun, letting Stacey beautify him with
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right before heading to work from Roebourne to Karratha. “They helped push out my car, so we could jump-start it with their truck,” Anita said. “Although they were on their way to a job in Dampier from Roebourne, they took the
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time to help me and my three children to not only get my car going, but even tighten a few loose bolts on the battery of the car. “How great is that? “Thanks to them I was on my way and still on time for work.”
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The Pilbara Poet
by Elise Batchelor
If you sing “Tooralie-ooralie-addity” throughout this ‘ere ditty, you’ll be a pirate to the core in no time. In celebration of International ‘Talk like a pirate day’ this week, ahoy to Noelene Bradley! ‘Tis for you, this watery jingle, me parroted lassie.
The planking pirate Oh I’ve got me a fetish for pirating, Not DVDs, blu rays and such Not stealing a movie, Albeit quite groovy, And in any case, I’ve not the touch.
Oh, I’ve got me a fetish for birdie life, Not black crows or magpies or swans, And no albatrosses, Heck no, cut me losses, But oh woe if me parrot absconds.
No I’ve got me a fetish for pla-an-king, Not lying upon a flat board Whilst sprayed up a fountain Or stuck on a mountain Or super-glued to polished board.
Yes, I’ve got me a fetish for pirating, I’m landlocked in suits every day. Wanna seem like a threat Dressed up like Johnny Depp As a black patched proud pirate, I say!
Yup, I’ve got me a fetish for swashbuckling, Not fencing at the ‘lympic Games. No flouncing for good As did yon Robin Hood, Not that too goody two shoes – he’s so lame.
Ahoy, me hearties!
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Sunny days ahead for The Youth Shed Solar panels installed at The Youth Shed in
projects receiving major funding from the
Karratha last December are generating almost
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a third of the community centre’s electricity
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Aimed at improving public amenity and
The Shire of Roebourne partnered with
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oil and gas major Woodside to install the
Shed includes an air-conditioned indoor
10kW solar system at a cost of $81,000, with additional funding provided by the North West Shelf Project and Pluto LNG. Woodside Pilbara community relations manager Matt Keogh said the project was part of Woodside’s strategic plan to invest in sustainable initiatives within the communities they operate in. “Woodside supports the solar energy system because we want to see important
Roebourne Shire Council President Fiona White-Hartig said the solar panels generated more than 50 units of electricity each day, saving approximately 13,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. “This equates to a vehicle being driven for approximately 35,000 kilometres and
lower costs over the long term, maintaining
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“These savings are expected to increase in summer as the path of the sun will be closer
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to directly overhead and the solar panels will yield additional power.”
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For I’ve got me a fetish for high seas, Not fishing or turtle or whales, Not sailing the Arctic, ‘twould not be cathartic In a boat built of holes bunged with nails. Yes, I’ve got me a fetish for patches, Not those which my mum darns on socks, Or other attire which just Might catch on fire Or in worst case scenarios, jocks.
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Your life and soul By Cindy Kempton Recently in a newspaper in Western Australia, there was an article about how to lose weight without doing any exercise. While their reasoning was flawed and held no scientific-weight (pardon the pun), it concerned me to think that we are still looking for the easy way out or the quick fix for obtaining a healthy body.
per week and of course drinking plenty of water. But we really should be exercising because the benefits far out weigh the negatives. Check out these reasons why you need to train: • It reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure • Reduces high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
Society is still keen to believe that we can achieve what we want in health and fitness without putting in the work.
• Reduces the risk of developing any type of cancer
Unfortunately, there is no easy way out. There is no miracle pill that we take before going to bed and voila, we wake up in the morning to find our skinny jeans suddenly fitting.
• Reduces or maintains body weight or body fat
It all comes down to plain, hard work – a combination of a great diet, exercising at least three to four times
• Improves psychological well-being
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes
• Builds and maintains healthy muscles, bones, and joints • Reduces depression and anxiety • Enhances work, recreation, and sport performance.
These tips are only the tip of the iceberg, but the greatest reason is that it makes you feel good inside and gives you a break from your everyday routine. While the weather is still moderately cool, get outside and enjoy the fresh air, blue skies and feel your body and mind respond positively to the effects of movement.
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Now if you’re ready to take this advice on board – watch this space next week. We will be showing you some basic exercises you can do at home or in the park to improve muscle tone, help with shedding those winter kilos and keep you on track mentally.
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3 September 2012 Cecil and Jerome would like to announce the safe arrival of their little man Julian Maverick A. Domingo born September 3, 2012 at 6:11pm weighing 4.47 kilograms. Cecil and Jerome would like to thank all the wonderful staff of Nickol Bay Hospital especially Dr Chua and Dr Mari for bringing Julian safely into the world and to all the wonderful midwives especially Miranda and Nora for the after care. Thank you so much!
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Head to The Youth Shed on Thursday, 27th September 2012 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm A local artist will be on hand to provide demonstrations on how to design and make your own necklaces and earrings!
3 July 2012 Bindi and Scott are very proud and excited to announce the arrival of another beautiful son, Kayne Alfred Curedale, born on July 3, 2012 weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Thanks to all staff at Nickol Bay Hospital for the safe arrival of a little brother for Trent.
For information contact Samantha Cornthwaite on (08) 9186 8646 or drop in at The Youth Shed.
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Angel of Cuisine I went for a coffee at a local establishment this week with a friend and found a happy face in the bottom of my cup.
• FPWA offers pregnancy counselling that is non-directional and options based
It was a really nice touch, and I was so impressed I turned to my friend and showed her.
• Post termination counselling available
It’s great for two reasons. First, I actually sat down and managed to finish a coffee without my kids nagging me. But second, I saw the little happy face at the bottom of my cup.
• Counselling for partners and significant others • Talk to someone who can help you decide what is best for you
I have a lot of great moments with my kids each day, especially when it comes to food: ‘Why can’t I get olive, prosciutto and cheese sandwiches from the canteen mumma?’ asked my 7-year-old gourmand once.
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“Imagination is more important than knowledge – Albert Einstein
Paving the Pilbara
But it’s not always what you eat or the coffee or a treat that makes a café break special, it is just the getting away from it all, which can be reward enough. Life is hard some days and lets face it, what you do each day is who you become, so who doesn’t need a little time out to reward themselves?
Food is a big part of life, but it’s not essential to creating moments. You can still have a great time without the sausage sizzle or the cake. You can also do the same with your kids. You can make a bigger, better, healthier treat at home some days, and they can be part of making it, or you can buy it from the shop. As an added bonus, I can get heaps more done if I make them wait and they end up trying to speed up the process by helping me out with a few things before we prepare a tasty treat. Think about how you could enjoy yourself this week without involving treats that are too unhealthy. If you’re going to a barbecue, can you change what you eat and make it better? There are some meat trucks in town selling beautiful cuts and flavours now, it’s really a good time to upgrade, treat yourself properly and enjoy the warm weather. Have a healthy week!
Recipe of the week This is a recipe that can form part of a Tapas dish. It is incredibly simple and low in fat, yet tasty enough to be a good accompaniment to any meat or seafood you might include in the Tapas. I would also eat this for lunch by myself or as a side dish at your barbecue or picnic.
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Karratha Community Celebration ‘Bringing the World to the Pilbara’ is exactly what we’ll do in this jam-packed Sunday celebration. The KCC will feature a non-stop day of workshops, roving performances, community stalls and an array of world class music spanning numerous genres. A must visit event for the final day of 2012 REAF!
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With Parklife arriving in Australia’s capital cities, Music Monkey Events and One 20 Productions are now bringing Parklife 2012 to Karratha and Port Hedland. With the likes of local DJs Panda, Damian John, Hanky and Flowers supporting Parklife veteran Micah, they will roadtrip to Karratha on September 21 then onto Port Hedland the next day. Micah, who has played in Parklife since the beginning of the event in 2000, said the road trip is all about bringing the music of Parklife to the Pilbara. “Parklife is very different to any other music festival,” he said. “It is all about the music, it doesn’t matter who plays, as long as they play the right music that the crowd loves and will get dancing to.” “Parklife may not have big name DJs, but we do the right thing that people love.” “I feel like with other music festivals, they loose touch with what it’s all about, some festivals focus less on the music and more on the event itself, which isn’t what it is about.” Having played alongside both DJ Damian John and Panda, Micah said is he looking forward to doing it again. “I’ve played with Damian John and Panda many times, and I love the work that they do,” he said. “Since I met Panda, he has flourished into the kick-ass DJ is he today.”
“He always brings the party with his energy, and he is well respected in the town.” Micah believes that both Karratha and Port Hedland always deliver and he has never had a bad experience in either town. “They don’t hold back, they really get into the spirit of the music,” he said. “Everyone is really aware of what music is in at the moment.” Having never played at Evolution Nightclub before, Micah is looking forward to the crowd’s response. “I never pre-program my set, you need to see how the crowd is going and play according to them, that is the best way to do it,” he said. “Ideally, it is not about me playing, it is about playing according to the crowd and making sure they have the best time that they can possibly have.” Both towns can look forward to some new remixes that Micah has recently made. “I have some new edits and bootlegs that Karratha and Port Hedland will be able to hear,” he said. The Parklife Roadtrip will be at the Evolution Nightclub on Friday September 21 with doors opening at 10pm until late, and at the Pier Hotel on Saturday September 22, doors opening at 8pm until midnight. Tickets costs $25 each and will be available at the door on the night. For more information, contact info@ one20productions.com.au.
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The Pilbara Echo is giving away a number of Parklife Karratha tickets and Parklife CDs to lucky readers. Simply email news@pilbaraecho.com.au and write why you would love to check out the music of Parklife. The competition closes on Wednesday September 19.
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Borrowing from the 1920s through to the ’60s, Sugar Blue Burlesque presents a unique blend of classic burlesque and elaborate vintage costumes, with circus, comedy, music and crowd pleasing theatricality. A self-confessed dag, Ruby Slippers said burlesque is all about having fun. “I can’t take it too serious, because then I get bored,” she admitted. “I need to have fun, pull some faces and make people laugh.” Occasionally, practicing her face-pulling skills in the mirror, Ruby Slippers said that she likes to bring her own personality into the show.
Ruby also confessed a love for costumes, sparkles and even flamingoes. “I love performing. Even as a kid I would play dressups. I’m sure my parents would be able to tell you some embarrassing stories about that,” she laughed. Although burlesque sounds like a show for the men, it is slowly turning toward female audiences. “It is a very female friendly show,” Ruby said. “There is something for everyone, it is more than just a strip show, everyone has fun and 70 per cent of the audience is female, it’s awesome.”
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The cash question While benefits and the like have been an impetus to choose one employer over another for miners, the real deciding factor, as always, remains pay.
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Overall workers in the sector recorded pay increases of between 4 per cent and 5 per cent in the past quarter alone, according to Ambit Engineering Recruitment.
In terms of salary, Western Australia is unquestionably leading the pack, with the high salary increases, predominately for mine managers, geologists, and OH&S professionals. However as there are such high, competitive salaries, companies have had to offer more benefits to secure preferred workers. Queensland is still chasing up WA on salaries, although New South Wales is quickly closing the gap, excluding fly in fly out worker wages of course. The lifestyle of workers in New South Wales has also been a major draw card for workers compared to regional and remote Queensland and Western Australia. While South Australian mining companies are increasing salaries, their levels aren’t able to compete with the other three major mining states, while Tasmanian miners’ salaries reflect the general disparity between the island state
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These latest pay increases were ahead of the national inflation rate, which sits at only 1.6 per cent, and highlighted the continuing trend of high paying mining jobs. After tracking salaries across 130 job areas in the state, the company found that most resources sector workers have received pay increases of up to 5 per cent: for example, senior environment managers earn $100 672 (up from $96 800) while oil & gas sector senior project managers earn $274 560 (up from $264 000). Ambit CEO Peter Acheson put the pay rises down to continued demand for skilled workers. “It’s a situation that has inevitably led to pay rises - and there is likely to be continued
upward pressure on salaries and rates over the next quarter. In fact, I expect pay pressure to intensify as many resources sector companies are intending to further increase their hiring levels in the July quarter,” Acheson said. However labour shortages are still rife throughout the industry, and forcing miners’ eyes to foreign workers. He went on to add that “while the temporary 457 are not a long-term solution, it provides a safety valve that relieves the pressure on Australia’s skills base, and helps ensure confidence in industry capacity”. While the mining boom continues in Australia, it is unlikely that the skills shortage will be solved any time soon. Source: Australian Mining
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Flat $700pw independent from main house on a Tambrey residential property, self contained, quiet environment, fully furnished. All utilities inclusive Ph 0400 806 992 FURNISHED room available in large shared house in Bulgarra. Close to shops. Free wi-fi, below ground pool and spa, outdoor entertaining area and 2 living rooms. Laid back housemates - 1 couple, 2 men and 2 lovable puppy dogs. Singles only, females preferred. Call Alice on 0428 209 206 or 0419 913 090.
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Nickol. 4x2 with large shed (shed inc. another ensuite). House built in 2007. Could be supplied furnished. Available from 28th September. $1650 per week. Contact via email ktawgrass@ hotmail.com or Phone 0438 418 009. LARGE master bedroom available with en suite in Baynton West, includes bills, no smoking or alcohol, $650 per week for couples or $550 for single. msg 0425 273 217
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MOTOR VEHICLES, TRUCKS, CRANE, BUSES, MINING, EARTHMOVING, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY & WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT AUCTION On Site: Lambert Road, Karratha LIE
Saturday 22nd September at 10am UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM RIO TINTO IRON ORE, WOODSIDE, APACHE ENERGY, THE SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE AND OTHERS OVER 30 VEHICLES INCLUDING: 2010 Honda Accord Euro Luxury, 2008 Toyota Prado, 2008 Nissan Navara, 2007 Hilux Tray Top, 2006 Toyota 100 Series Crew Cab, 2007 Toyota Hilux D/Cab D4D 4X4, 2006 Toyota hilux D/ Cab D4D 4X2, 2006 Nissan Patrol, 2005 Nissan Navara D/ Cab, 2005 Toyota Prado, 2002 Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series TD, 5x 2002-06 Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series, 2x Toyota 79 Series Tray Tops, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna Sedan and Wagon, 2001 Ford Fairmont Wagon, 1997 Holden Rodeo 4X4, 1987 Toyota Landcruiser 75 Series T/Top, 1996 Nissan Patrol Wagon, 2011 Toyota Hilux D/Cab (Damaged). TRUCKS: Sterling LT500HX 6X4 Fuel Tanker, 2001 Acco 2350G 6X4 Hooklift, Volvo FM12 8X4 Water Truck, 1999 Acco2350G 4X2 Tray Top, 1999 Isuzu FVZ1400 Long 6X4 3/4 Cab Crane Truck, 1990 RFW 6X4 Oversize Tip Truck. CRANE: Pettibone 445 Swing Arm Crane. BUS: 6x Coach Buses With Seats Removed (Suitable For Motor Home Conversion). PLUS: Cherry Picker, 2x 560-595KW Induction Motors, 4x Kawasaki KLF 250 Workhorse 4X2 Quad Bikes, Rolls Of Unused Conveyor Rubber, Wilden Pumps, Hydraulic Hoses, Hydraulic Rams, Hydraulic Power Packs, 2x Pallets Of Gym Equipment, Induction Motors, Steel Cable, Ice Maker, Commercial Slushy Machine, Cash Registers, Ride On Lawn Mowers and more to inspect.
Consignments Still Being Received Contact: Frank Lee on 0411 649 601 5% Buyers Premium on Vehicles and Trucks, 10% on all other lots, GST Exclusive MAYLANDS: 241 Railway Parade, Maylands 6051 Phone: (08) 9272 4644 Facsimile: (08) 9371 8828 WELSHPOOL: 453 Orrong Road, Welshpool Phone: (08) 9258 3037 Facsimile: (08) 9358 1532 Lot 5 Great Eastern Hwy, Kalgoorlie W.A. Phone: (08) 9091 6555 Fax: (08) 9091 6500
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accommodation available ONSLOW Sun Chalets has motel units available for $160.00 p/night. Go to www. onslowsunchalets, e n q u i r i e s @ onslowsunchalets or call 08 9184 6058 to secure your booking. ROOM 2 rent Bulgarra $330 pw plus elec. Separate A/C’s, so bills are low. Rm has built in robe & dresser. FT working, single only, CLEAN & easy going. Share with likewise couple & single. Must like dogs! 0449 756 490. ROOM available in 4x2 in Nickol, Karratha. $400 per week - would suit couple. Has built ins & sep AC & fan. Young, friendly household who work full time. Must like dogs! Please call 0405 149 510. ROOM for rent in 3 bedroom 1 bathroom house with pool in Bulgarra. $400pw. Call Morgan on 0467584456
accommodation available ROOM for rent in Baynton,
fully furnished, single $400 & couple $500. Shared bills (maximum $50 p/m). Two weeks bond required. Free refrigerator, very tidy and clean. Pls call 0403 642 771 or 0427 602 066. SHORT stay fully furnished holiday home in northern beach suburbs of Perth. Sleeps up to 8 people - 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/ private garden with BBQ and spa. Website: www. thebolt-hole.com. Ph 0488 996 274. ~ ~accommodation ACCOMODTION wanted WANTED
house sitter - available in Karratha! Reliable, animal loving, non smoking and quiet living female would love to care for your home and pets in your absence. Keep your house safe and well maintained and the pets happy. Short, medium or long term available. If you are interested please call Sabrina on 0415 303 254
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house sitter couple, have free dates from mid Sept to end of Sept & beg Nov to middle of Dec. X-Mas is booked out! We are happy to look after your pets, plants, pool etc. Looked after 10+ homes in the KTA area. E-Mail: pilbarahousesitters. rt@hotmail.com or Ph. 0449898146 HOUSE Sitter Available. Well presented, single, mature lady, reliable and respectful, very clean, can look after your pets too. Have been in Karratha for 4 years. Please contact 0434 282 558, call or text. MATURE, mid 20s, professional, friendly couple with references seeking ensuite or house to rent in Karratha. Please call or tx 0411 392 714 OLDER couple with caravan willing to House sit whilst in Karratha contact 0448965966, ref & check av ~~BABIES
CHILDCARE babycot white $160, music mobile $20 , Little tikes cozy coupe $70, other kids toys $5 each. All in good condition. Hp no. 04 5896 8290 LOVE and Care Dark wood stained Cot complete with mattress in near new condition. Cot also comes with slide out storage Cedar Creek Custom 34RLSR, 5th Wheeler Cedar Creek Custom 36ft.8ins long,12ft 11ins high opens to 13ft wide with slide outs. Bought in beneath. $60.00 Call 0400 April 2009,34RLSR, 5th Wheeler 626 408 caravans
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Full Kitchen, ducted air cooler/ heating, trailer. Comes with some floor heating,2 air conditioners, LCD TV/DVD Reversing camera, Honda Generator EU20i. Many more extras. All extras $2200 ono Ph 0408 entertainment system,6 sound speakers, books available, NESS guard post security system, siren and 3 monitors. 670 058 Hedland exterior sound system, Q/lounge/bed, Recliners, AMERICAN F350 Ford Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 SRWL V8 , 640 twin turbo stools, chairs. Bathroom. 23FT Voyager Marquis. Luxury Leather seats, Rego SB20BY, New Upgraded aircooler, Long L.G Fuel washing/dryer combo, central Range tank, New Torneu Cover, many extrasvacuum, 22000 km,Pull Repowered with 350MPI out Warranty Covers,12 volt battery charger,2 batteries on Ford. IN EXCELLENT AS NEW CONDITION. Mercruiser 60hrs. LED lighting Inspection heaps ofatcupboards/storage, Adelaide 0419333852 Outriggers, New Shade. Crime safe doors,$270,000.00. Queen master room heaps of Complete $30k. Phone 0419 936 w/robes and cupboards, 197. KTH Reversing camera, Honda Generator EU20i. CUSTOM Plate Ali 7.6 Many more extras. All books available, NESS guard post security system, siren and 3 monitors. m. 2 x 130 hp Evin Etecs 450 ltr fuel 60 ltr water AMERICAN F350 Ford Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 SRWL V8 , 640 twin turbo 6mm hull 5mm sides 4mm gunnels and dash. Luxury Leather seats, Rego SB20BY, New Upgraded aircooler, Long Range Fuel tank, New Built for NW areas. V berth Torneu Cover, many extras 22000 km, and headroom to suit 6’ Warranty on Ford. IN EXCELLENT AS NEW plus persons. Toilet. HW CONDITION. system. Deckwash SW and Crime safe doors, Queen master room heaps of w/robes and cupboards,
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Runabout, 2009 Centre console. 5.3m Polycraft Evinrude 115 Etec, very good condition, full service history. Lawrence GPS/Sounder. Canopy and bait board included. Dual batteries. Built in fuel tank, stereo. All safety gear. All in very good condition.
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5.8m Voyager half cabin, 4 stroke 115 Yamaha, full shade, Lowerance sounder/GPS, bait board and full safety gear, reliable, economical great family boat $16000 ono call brad in Karratha on 0421 337 393. GARMIN Fishfinder 160c Colour unit approx 2 years old $130 KTA 0408 630 856 INFLATABLE, Walker Bay, Rib Hull, 3.4mtr, oars, foot pump, tool kit, twin fuel tanks, plus 15hp Suzuki, & Mangrove Jack Portable Fully Anodised Alloy trailer. All rego’d. All EXCEL con, Max 5 hours use. $5,800 KTA, Ph 0408892489 JOHNSTON Seahorse 35HP In good mechanical working order. Oldie but a goodie, works well!. $100 Ph:0427 937 686 QUINTEX 560 coast runner. Honda 90hp. 380hrs. $30,000ono. 0449 161 063 RUNABOUT, 2009 Centre console. 5.3m Polycraft. Evinrude 115 Etec, very good condition, full service history. Lawrence GPS/ Sounder. Canopy and bait board included. Dual batteries. Built in fuel tank, stereo. All safety gear. All in very good condition. $31500.00 Ktha 0438 918 528 SEA Pro 24ft, 2007. 225hp Mercury Verado 220hrs. Lowrance sounder. Fusion iPod stereo. 6x9 speakers, nice cabin, sink, cooker, toilet, shower, huge fuel tank. All comforts for family or fishing. Below Perth price. $65,000. ph Rick 0438 555 150 FIBREGLASS
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Full Kitchen, ducted air cooler/ heating, floor heating,2 air conditioners, with slideentertainment outs. Bought in April LCD TV/DVD system,6 sound 2009, speakers, exterior sound system, Q/lounge/bed, stools, chairs. suspension Bathroom. Australian roadRecliners, Built, upgraded &
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in weightloss, exercise & health or expand a current business. New to your area. No Franchise, start up for less than 1/2 price of new machines. Inc all equipment and setup to start. Call Robyn 0408315390
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camping & outdoors BAYLINER Trophy Pro 2359 - 2006 7.8m; $89,500 ONO All weather boat-lots of extras! Details on boatsales.com.au click on Boats For Sale then in the ‘keyword’ section type in SSE-AD-762773. Ph. John 0417 966 080 FREE DELIVERY IN WA CAMPER trailer tent, 5.35m x 2.4m, 15oz ripstop canvas, large annex, with walls & floor, midgie proof sceens, formply bed base, QS bed & ladder, all in new condition, fit 7x4 trailer! $1500 ono 0431739415 caravans ~~CARAVANS 5TH wheeler 32’ “Hitchhiker” 3 slide outs, 2008 model WA reg, luxury living, every extra plus 2008 Iveco auto crew cab tray. 80000 klm. Both excellent nic $180000 will separate and deliver. Based in Broome at present. Mobile 0488 247 000 or tttrash2012@gmail. com CARAVAN 16ft. Very tidy cond. Double bed, Split AC, 32 Flat screen TV, new Fridge, Microwave, many extras. Has Caravan cover. Ideal single worker. Situated Dampier. $5,000. Ph 0416 147 776
caravans CARAVAN 5 Mtr living space, new bedding, refurbished, good floor, TV, cooking utensils, A/C, plus extras unlic $5.000.00 Firm Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 CARAVAN for sale 18ft caravan with split system AC, double bed, fridge and TV. Licensed til Jan 2013. $1600 ono. Ph 0417 961 816. Kta. CARAVAN For Sale. 2011. 23ft. fibreglass. Full annexe. Q bed. En suite. Generator. BBQ. Much more. Tel 0408 931 383 COROMAL Capri 660 large front kitchen, toilet/ shower, rev air con, gas hot water and lots more. Exc con $32.000 ono Ph Tess 0487 416 035 GOLDST RE A M
off-road camper van, independent airbag suspension, dual deep-cycle batteries, solar panels, 12v-240v battery charger, 2 x 135l water tanks, 2 x spare tyres, electric water pump. $25,000. Ph 9185 2265, 0438 939 136 JAYCO 2005, 21.7 foot, caravan - Heritage, Anniversary Edition. Shower, toilet, washing machine, TV/DVD, microwave, 3 way fridge, AC, awning, 11 mths registration, great condition (non smoker), $38,500 (or nearest offer). Arrange an inspection at South Hedland with Bill: 0432 780 348 (private sale). JAYCO Sterling 2006 25ft excellent con. Slide out lounge, full en-suite, fridge sep freezer, washing machine, full oven, microwave, flat screen TV, A/C Queen bed. Full awning with walls & floor. Onslow. Ph 0437288911. $43,000 JAYCO Wesport 1998, 23ft, on site Balmoral Caravan park Karratha. 2 h/p split a/c, loads of storage space, full annexe, 2 tvs, 2 fridges, w/machine, 2 recliner rockers, bbq, freezer, will leave all utensels, linen etc, d/bed. Ph 0409 808 918
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JAYCO Westport 2005 23ft. Full annexe. 2 fridges, w/machine, freezer, 2hp split a/ con, on site Balmoral Caravan Park. Many extras. Leave everything for new owner. $25000. Call Rhonda 0409 808 918 ROYAL Flair family flair offroad 2010 model, Triple bunks, queen bed, full oven & fridge,microwave, a/c, all kitchen gear inc LCD TV/DVD, Playstation, BBQ attached, heaps of storage room, hot water system, separate toilet and shower, dividers to sleeping ends, $62,000 ono. Ph 0419 816 321 (In ktha) VAN 10 metre. A/C, fridge, kitchen, lounge, flat screen, bunks at one end and queen bed at the other. Queen room is renovated. Very spacious and comfortable. I’m leaving town. Reluctant sale. $10000. ono. Ph 0416 636 806
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WINNEBAGO Mitsubishi 207,000 km petrol, 2.4 motor, toilet, shower, sleeps 5, TV, DVD, excellent sound system, gas hot water, 3 way fridge, reverse air, awning, all in top condition, lady owner. In Mandurah. $22,000 neg. Phone 95 815 485 or 0404 832 218
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precinct Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-12pm. Must have own car/drivers lic. Police Clearance & Drug & Alcohol test requ. PH: 0419 981 037 or fax CV to 9401 6510.
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employment wanted CLEANER: Domestic/ Business / Vacate Clean / All Cleaning. Current police clearance / references. Friendly, efficient, reliable. Call Trish for your personalised quote on 041005016 FORTESCUE Tiling. Floor to ceiling, top rates. Large floors. 0488 973 023 kta hed GET 40% off on your first cleaning service! Now only $30 per person for an hour. Ask for more information! Phone 0499 149 505 HOUSE cleaning $35 per hour Call Jane 0418 951 719 IRONING $30 per hour call Jane 0418 951 719
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in best dressed - 4 x 2 Home brand new, never lived in Baynton West. $1800/wk small auto care gardens. Outside Pets welcome, enclosed front yard, dbl garage. Ensuite, bath etc. Contact restruct@ iprimus.com.au for more info. HOUSE for Lease in Nickol. 4x2 with large shed (shed includes another ensuite). House built in 2007. Could be supplied furnished.
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Available from 28th September. $1650 per week. Contact via email ktawgrass@hotmail.com or Phone 0438 418 009. ROOM for rent in Baynton, low maintenance, clean and tidy, fully furnished. Single $400, Couple $500. Bill shared (only electricity) Free refrigerator. Please call 0427 602 066 or 0403 642 771
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DRAMA & HIPHOP/BREAKDANCING/FUNK & SINGING TWO DAY WORKSHOP COMING TO PORT HEDLAND ES ALL AG S 2 DAY ONLY!!
Gemma May Maddock - Professional Actor Singer - Dancer - Teacher - Writer
Who: 9-14year old enthusiastic children! When: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd of October 2012 What: Singing Dancing (hiphop with some breakdancing) & Acting Where: J.D. Hardie Youth Centre, Cottier Drive, South Hedland Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm (This includes a lunch break and two small other breaks) Cost: $180 per child for the two days Bring: Comfortable cloths, joggers, water bottle, snacks and an enthusiastic attitude! NOTE: Lunch will be provided * Parents are invited to watch a small performance from 5pm on the second day. Also Available short classes in the morning for 5-8yr olds and evenings for 15yrs and over, email for more details. If you are interested please email me asap, I required a deposit to secure your child a place. I will also require a min. of 20 participants in all the classes with a max. of 30, in the occasion I do not get the numbers you will be refunded your deposit. There may be another two days offered on the 4th and 5th of October. I look forward to your enrolments!
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$500 or smaller room single $350. Friendly environment. Must be working. Bills split evenly per person. Animal Friendly. Great central location. Call Emma 0435 164 074 or email emmajaynet@yahoo.com
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LandCorp is currently investigating the supply and delivery of structural fill to a site located in the Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Area (ANSIA) which is located 15km south of Onslow, 3 hours south of Karratha. The ANSIA is being established as a hydrocarbon precinct including Port, LNG and domestic gas processing, downstream industry and a General Industrial Area to support the development.
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WATER TRUCK & DRIVER New water truck Four lines. with reliable driver
Companies capable of the supply and delivery of approximately 250,000 bank cubic metres of structural fill, at a rate of 10,000 tonne per day are asked to lodge your expression of interest via the LandCorp website link below by 2pm WST Wednesday 26 September 2012. Additional information relating to the delivery location, material specification and price submission requirements will be provided following lodgement of the expression of interest.
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Retaining Walls Custom Plate Ali 7.6 m. 2 x 130 hp Evin Etecs 450 ltr fuel 60 ltr water 6mm hull 5mm sides 4mm gunnels and dash. built for NW areas. V berth and headroom to suit 6’ plus persons. Tiolet. HW system. Deckwash SW and FW. The list goes on.
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Our commercial caravans are tried and tested in the harsh Australian bush. Features: Heavy duty tri axles, 6 wheel electric brakes with breakaway system, LED lights, full cafe annexe, external shower with large shower annexe, thick insulated 50mm roof and walls. 1st room: Currently an office, could convert to bedroom, slide-out AC. 2nd Room: Bathroom/Laundry. 3rd Room: Large commercial kitchen inc. 900mm s/steel stove, m/wave, fridge, freezers, cupboards, gas hot water. 4th room: Bedroom with built ins & bar fridge. This van has had $15,000 spent on upgrades in Feb 2011 inc. UHF radio & satellite cabling. Over $160,00 to build.
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Come along and join in and showcase your hidden skills. PIWAC Trendy Arts Program, PIWAC Trendy to be held at the Arts invites South Hedland all Indigenous Primary School. ladies in the
Pilbara to attend free of charge.
Featured Activities • Natural Flowers /fauna • Rock Art Arrangement • Quality Trendy supplies • Trip out to collect supplies/ • Morning tea and lunch supplied
Expressions of interest are being called for initially then we will meet as a group to discuss the direction and content of the program.
Venue - South Hedland Primary School Contact PIWAC to register your interest PH: 91401084 Mobile: 0419564221
The Water Corporation is currently upgrading the Karratha No 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant located near the Light Industrial Area to cater for future growth in Karratha. To expand the treatment plant, the Water Corporation will be undertaking blasting activities to enable excavation at the site for construction of additional treatment ponds. There will be a maximum of 7 blasts between Monday, 17 September 2012 and Friday, 5 October 2012. Access tracks to the area will be closed and warning signage erected during blasting activities. Please avoid the area during this time. For further information, please contact the Project Manager Mark Donoghue on (08) 9420 2614.
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single frame (Joyce pipeline) with 2 overhanging cupboards & shelf white, red handles. Mattress not inc. $70. KTA 0437051416 BEER Bottles for the Home Brewer. King Browns 3 crates of bottles ready to go $40 for the lot. PH: 0427 937 686 BOOKCASES x 2, tall 5 Shelves, 60cm Wide, $60 each or $100 for both. Excellent condition Call 0418607541 BRAND new Olympus FE 3010 Digital Camera still in box with receipt $299 sell for $100. Ph 0419 918 465 BREVILLE Ikon Kitchen Whizz Pro Food Processor. Used once, RRP $280.00 will sell $160.00 Call 0400 626 408 BED
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each plenty left. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 BRIDGESTONE Tyres New x4 - 235/85R16 VSX 10 Ply Tyres. Never been used $250.00 ono each Ph - Jippo 0437 513 276 BUFFET - Large, Jarrah stain with 4 doors + 2 drawers on bottom and 4 lead light glass doors on top. Suit dining room. Excellent condition. $1000. Call Judy 91444334 / 0414814542 in Kta BUILDING Materials pipes,poles,galvanised fence poles, tin some new, steal, brackets ect, offers. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 CABINET steel filing cabinets x 2, 4 drawers $35 & $55. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558. auction
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HONDA Forman ATV 2002. Good Condition. Runs well. $4000 ono. Call 0457 286 537 or 0439 814 117 KTM 640 Adventure 2005. Factory 25ltr tank, new tyres front & rear with heavy duty tubes, HID high beam, new battery, saddlebag & rear racks, recently serviced, spare filters & manuals. $7500 ono. Ph 0419 798 881 SUZUKI DR650 2008 Aftermarket exhaust, L/R fuel tank, spare off road tyres, reg’d, less than 3000km. Must sell $5500ono.0418 773 213 mulch
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House for private sale by owner. Listed on No Agent Property. Property ID : 13571. 3 x 1 with a study. 9 x 6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced, lockable backyard. Renoed throughout. To arrange a viewing please call 0418 833 459. EXMOUTH - Great investment. 3brm fully furnished park home within a professionally managed tourist caravan pk. Excellent positive returns. Avail for own use. Ph 0407 387 026. $165k. A no hassle investment. 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. HOUSE For Sale in Karratha. 4x2 house in Tambrey Estate, built in 2008, currently leased until mid next year with a monthly rental income of $7691. House in great location. $950k ONO. Please phone Jacquie on 0427 349 205. ISLAND home Molloy Island Augusta. 3x1 rammed earth and Jarrah very unique , raked ceilings, fantastic area, very tranquil. Photos avail on request all offers around $400k will be considered phone owner direct Tel 0468 537 129 DAMPIER
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400-MAN CAMP DESIGN & BUILD FOR ATLAS IRON Mt Webber approx 170km south of Port Hedland by 12 noon Monday 24th September
COATES HIRE WAREHOUSE KARRATHA Closes 12 noon Thursday 27th September
DERBY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Closes 12 noon Wednesday 3rd October All contractors, subcontractors, employees & consultants shall comply with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry & Guidelines. All Design & Construction Work shall comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) series volumes 1-3 and appendices, Building Code of Australia 2012 (BCA).
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CHEV CORVETTE STINGRAY, gold, soft top/hardtop white, 71, LHD, 350 V8 auto, matching no’s, 95,000 miles, only 2 owners. very original. Pleasure to drive, ex cond, $55,500. KTA Ph 0408 892 489 CHEV SILVERADO DUALLY, 3500, LTZ, ‘07, white, grey leather interior, F/glass lift up cover, 12 months WA. reg, 72,500 kms. too many extras to list. Excellent cond, $112,500, KTA, Ph 0408 892 489 COMMODORE VS 95, parts f seats steer rak doors bumps heaps bits. Ph 0448 602 120 offers. KTA CRUISER 60 series, turbo diesel, aircon, 33” stt’s, 3” lift, 325k’s, manual. Good condition $8500 ono 0405 563 108 FORD Fairmont in excellent condition; Single owner, bought as new car in July 2002; owned since then. Total mileage as of today is 194,990 km. $6800 (negotiable). Response from Pilbara residents only. Call Ved 0408 965 487 HOLDEN Colorado 2010/11 LXR , 21000 kms ex cond tow bar, bull bar, ute liner tint windows, ugly duck seat covers, 2 years warranty, plus more extras $33000 ono pls call 0448 167 299 HYUNDAI Getz 2009 - manual 67,000 kms. White, immaculate condition, one owner. New dash mat, floor mats, and seat covers inc. Sell due to company car. $6690 Ono. Ph 0499 169 597
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HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2000, auto, 6cyl 2.7 lt. 156,000 km, A/C, alarm system, anti theft/remote control, cruise control, elect windows/ mirrors. Drives well, 6 months lic, good tyres & good cond. $7990. Ph 0468 456 202 ISUZU tray top truck 6sp diesel 2.5 x5.5 tray 126.450klm has service set up on back, can remove or not. $31000. swap 6mt + boat 0448 602120. Kta JEEP Cherokee Ltd 2006, 4x4. Blue, Unleaded, 3701cc V6, Wagon, Automatic, 86,500kms, Selec-Trac diff system, ARB Roo bars, tow bar. $19,500. Karratha, 0447 968876. MITSUBISHI Pajero 1996 model escape, 3.5L, V6, automatic, 5 seater, 265000 kms, good condition. White, AC, cruise control, B/bar, T/bar, R/racks, sunroof, camping gear $5500 ono. Ph 0438 708 993. KTA. Please text if I miss your call, and I ll get back to you asap. NISSAN Navara 2010 ST Dual Cab, only 27k kms, 2inch Lift kit, manual, 160lt fuel, tinting, canvas canopy with zip on shade, steel dropside tray, interior and exterior protection pack, new Cooper tyres, 2 spare rims and tyres, steel bullbar, towball, lockable side tool box. $40000. Ph 0423 683 808 KTA NISSAN Patrol 2005, GU4 MY05 ST 3.0l TD Auto, Blue, 91000km, B/Bar, T/ Bar, driving lights, UHF, R/ Racks, AC, Power steering, windows, mirrors, Cooper STT’s, service history, excellent condition. Urgent sale, priced to sell, $27,000 Enquires pls call 0421 347 507 Karratha NISSAN Pulsar 2004, Silver colour. Mileage 75.5K, well maintained, New tyres and battery, Rego recently renewed. $8600 (negotiable). Buyers from Pilbara only please. Contact John 0410 613 293 SUBARU Forester XS Wagon (Manual) Dark Grey, MY09 model, AWD, alloy wheels, 42,000kms, 4 years old, one owner, tow ball, 6 stack CD player, iPod connectivity, bluetooth hands free device fitted, roof rails, excellent condition, $25,000 ono. Phone 0404 079 664 TOYOTA Hilux 2010, SR5, 100,000 kms on the clock, mint condition, 5 speed manual, charcoal grey, steel bull bar, alloy tray. $44,000 ono. Located in Busselton WA will deliver to Karratha. Please phone Chris 0439 952 062 after 6:30 pm TOYOTA Hilux extra cab ‘Jump Up Specialist’ 2003 V6 orig 114K with service history. Good Bod, Alum Tray with large tool box. Take it out this weekend. New tyres, ex cond. Two Way radio, bullbar, towbar under tray storage. Seats 4 with belts. $15,500 ono Call Mark 0417 991 169
traineeships in nail technology. Farinosi & Son’s Mitre 10 are provided We are currentlyby seeking concreters for project Challanger Tafe and CCI. work in the Karratha area with ongoing work Applicants can complete Positions the available through to February 2013. 1 x store person traineeship in part time hours. Applicants will require experience in all aspects of • Must have excellent customer service skills, concreting, with a focus on finishing. Competitive • Can multi task, rates offered, aPLEASE current ABN and your own POST RESUME: • Basic computer skills, accommodation is required • Work on their own and in a team, Attention Chantell Please phone 91853522 or 0459 323 566 for an • Fork lift ticket an advantage, immediate start • Hardware knowledge an advantage, but not PO Box 1635 essential full ongoing training will be provided, Karratha WA 6714 • Must have own accommodation, • And a drivers licence, RETAIL OR DROP IN TO NAILS ARE US Please email resume to georgie@farinosi.com.au or EVALUATOR Shop 15 fax 9144-1714. We require a Karratha basedKarratha person for Village
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Toyota Yaris 2006 Model Excellent Condition Manual, 5 Door Hatch, White 4 New Tyres 4 Months Rego Very Reliable, Never Skipped a Beat 125,000 Kms
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TOYOTA Landcruiser 99, 4.2L Diesel. Good condition. 314 000 kms. New Fuel pump & rear brakes. Polyair air bag suspension in rear. Electric brakes. $16000 ono KTA Ph. 0419 099725 WHITE Toyota Landcruiser 2003 V8 model. Bull bars, sporty roof rack, new tyres, duel fuel gas & petrol. Exc condition motor & wagon. $25,000 ONO. Ph Ron on 0439 218 834 ~~WANTED wanted AUTO electrician that will do cash jobs, whilst stewing over several to a dozen beers. Ph 0411 700 778 CESSNA 172 for hire or sale Karratha area or anyone willing to go 1/2 share in purchase. Ph Kathleen 0431 026 653 OUTBOARD motor in good running order, call Baza 0448 892 052.
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Full time position also available 5560 foremail a fully nail9185 technician. Please your resumequalified to jobs@seeksupport.com.au and we will contact you with further information.
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Experienced Electricians required for long term ongoing position. Must hold a valid WA A Grade Electrical Licence and Drivers Licence. Competitive renumeration and variety of work offered. Call 0408 097 761 or email resume to steeleelectrical@bigpond.com
IT TECHNICIAN REQUIRED
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is renown for its’ positive and friendly working environment. This position requires a core competency in 3 key areas: • Desktop Computer Support • Windows Server support • Network Trouble Shooting Experience The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational stability of the company clients IT systems and will need to work autonomously to achieve that end. The specific job requirements are:
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Applicants can complete the The traineeship are provided A relevant tertiary qualification and/ or industry certification would be traineeship in part time hours. desirable. However, it is not essential if the candidate has a PROVEN track PLEASE POST RESUME: by Challanger Tafe and CCI. PLEASE POST RESUME: OR DROP IN TO NAILS ARE US: record of experience in the above areas. We also value a good, customer- Attention Chantell Applicants can complete thePO Box 1635 focussed team player who is keen to adapt to new challenges. Karratha WA 6714 Attention Chantelle traineeship inShop part 15 time hours. OR DROP IN TO NAILS ARE US If you are the successful applicant you will have the opportunity of working with some great people within a modern office environment and the Shop 15 PO Box 1635 Karratha Village Shop 15, Sharpe Avenue, Karratha Village opportunity to further your studies with the company’s support to facilitate PLEASE POST RESUME: growth in the role. Karratha WA 7614 Karratha WA 6714 Nails Attention Chantell Please forward CV’s to are us Full time position also available The Manager PO Box 1635 5560 for a fully qualified nail9185 technician. recruitment@leckarratha.com.au Gel Nails | Acrylic Nails | Manicures Spa Pedicures Karratha WA |6714 Leading Edge Computers – Karratha Shop 2B 3912 Sherlock Crescent Karratha OR DROP IN TO NAILS ARE US Shop 15 www.facebook.com/nailsareus Karratha Village
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Full time position also available 5560 for a fully qualified nail9185 technician. WBHO Civil is a renowned Civil Construction company providing integrated civil solutions to a variety of clients throughout the Midwest, Gascoyne, Pilbara and South West regions of Western Australia. We specialise in earthworks, roadworks, concrete, piping and specialised haulage. As a result we can provide individual and comprehensive civil solutions making us a supplier and employer of choice. Due to unprecedented growth we are currently seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to provide hands on leadership and management of HSE working practices across a very busy civil construction platform in the Pilbara. Candidates will be pro-active in their approach to HSE ensuring legislative and occupational compliance within the business whilst asserting their influencing skills to promote adherence to existing safety policies and procedures to both employees and subcontractors. This position will be based in our Karratha office. Candidates will be able to display a history of outstanding time management skills, people management and mentoring ability as well as a full understanding of the importance of HSE audit compliance. Experience in the mining or civil construction industry is essential. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: • Promoting safe working practices that are compliant with legislation • Ensuring all projects under jurisdiction are delivered safely • Participating in and facilitating accident and incident investigations • Participating in HSE audits as required by the company and/or clients • Managing and maintaining HSE registers and compiling weekly/monthly HSE reports. Reporting directly to the HSE Superintendent – Pilbara, you will possess the following skills and attributes; • Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety or higher • 3+ years of applicable experience in a similar capacity • Experience in risk management, mitigation and incident response • Advanced understanding of various HSE systems, programs and computing skills. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, forward your resume to hr@wbho.com.au. An attractive salary will be on offer for the successful candidate.
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SALES ASSISTANT REQUIRED We are seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated individual to join our friendly team in a full time role. An attractive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate. Duties involve communications sales including Telstra network services, providing customer quotations, customer service and stock control. The successful applicants will have experience in sales or retail. Previous experience with communication products and services will be an advantage although not essential. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant. For an opportunity to join our friendly team please call Simon on 0407 431 135 or send your CV to: The Manager employment@nwcomms.com.au NW Communications Shop 2A , 3912 Sherlock Crescent KARRATHA
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Receptionist Employment Opportunities Permanent Part Time positions available in om Price and Port Hedland - WA Lifestyle Solutions is a Disability and Out Of Home Care Service provider of support services to children, young people and adults with diverse needs. Becoming a member of Lifestyle Solutions means you are joining a team of people committed to making a difference to people lives within our community, and you will be paid to do so. We are seeking to employ several energetic, resourceful and committed people as Support Workers within our Disability Services at Tom Price and Port Hedland SUPPORT WORKERS – TOM PRICE (QuoteSWDS.TOM.Aug12) You will be responsible for providing person centred support to two individuals who have physical disabilities. These two individuals require assistance for approximately two hours each morning (6.00am – 8.00am) to assist in getting ready for work. Shifts on the weekend are also required, however the starting time will be a little later on in the morning. Personal Care and hoisting is required. Additional hours may also be available within our respite program. SUPPORT WORKERS – PORT HEDLAND (QUOTE SWDS.PH.Aug12) You will be responsible for providing person centred support to people with disabilities. The range of supports provided include but are not limited to; community participation and independence skill building, implementation of behaviour intervention and support programs, facilitation of family contact, assistance with domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning and where required personal care. A current driver’s licence, working with children check and current police clearance are essential. Salary packaging, access to a comprehensive learning and development program and a corporate wellness package is available to permanent employees. For further information regarding these positions, please contact Charlotte Van der Burgt on 0457 816 753. To apply please send your Resume and detailed covering letter outlining your skills and experience to brooke.jones@lifestylesolutions.org.au - please quote the relevant reference number applicable.
Applications Close: Friday 21 September 2012 Lifestyle Solutions is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people from ATSI and culturally diverse backgrounds. All applicants are required to undergo employment screening through police probity checks.
WBHO Civil is a privately owned Civil Construction company providing integrated civil solutions to a variety of clients throughout Western Australia. We specialise in earthworks, roadworks, concrete, piping and specialised haulage. As a result we can provide individual and comprehensive civil solutions making us a supplier and employer of choice. Due to unprecedented growth we are currently seeking an experienced Receptionist for our Karratha Office. This full time, local position will be both challenging and rewarding for the successful incumbent. Candidates will be able to display a history in a similar capacity and represent our company in a polite and professional manner, quite often acting as the first point of contact for internal and external visitors. Your duties will include answering telephone calls and message delivery, daily mail duties (incoming and outgoing), filing, binding, administrative assistance including excel spreadsheeting, preparing word documents and other ad hoc duties as required from time to time. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, forward your resume to hr@wbho.com.au. An attractive salary will be on offer for the successful candidate. Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.
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FORTE HOSPITALITY PINDAN CAMP IN KARRATHA IS LOOKING FOR FULL TIME UTILITY SUPERVISOR TO JOIN THEIR TEAM. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Cleaning all areas e.g.; common rooms, toilet facilities, kitchen areas, storerooms, accommodation rooms • Safe removal of rubbish • Maintain high standard of cleanliness for the camp • Oversee utility workers to ensure highest standard of cleanliness for the camp • Assist with training and enhancing staff performance • Liaise with management & following instructions for day to day requirements If you Enjoy working as part of a team you are energetic and friendly Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team Call: 0458 834 39
FORTE HOSPITALITY PINDAN CAMP IN KARRATHA IS LOOKING FOR BREAKFAST COOK The Breakfast Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking and breakdown of buffet breakfast and responsible for clean-up of the breakfast area and front
TRADE COUNTER SALES/STOREMAN AHI-Carrier (Australia) Pty Ltd is a joint venture partnership between AHI and Carrier Airconditioning. Totaline Spare Parts and Supplies division of AHI Carrier has a challenging career oriented opportunity for a highly motivated Counter Sales/Warehouse Storeperson for their Port Hedland Branch that offers the potential to grow professionally within the organisation. We are seeking candidates with a flair for sales, warehouse management skills and to take on challenging opportunities to build the skills and talents to succeed for future potential career opportunities within the branch/region The successful candidate should have: • A strong work ethic, be hard working and passionate • Must possess a current forklift licence • Understanding of sales, cash management, stock control and inventory management processes • Strong communication skills and process orientated • Relationship management and selling skills • HVAC parts and components knowledge (preferred but not essential) • Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new software packages This position will initially be on a casual basis with the opportunity for full time permanent employment on completion of training and work experience for the right applicant. Remuneration will depend on experience and skills and is in line with national industry expectations. Please apply with your Resume and References to: recruitment@ahi-carrier.com.au For further information please call the Branch Manager. Mr John Rudiger 08 9160 0800
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Full time and casual positions available Apply directly to the Manager, Karratha Red Dot Store
Ships Agency Operator Karratha There currently is a vacant position at our Karratha Branch Office for a fulltime Ships Agency Operator reporting to the Ships Agency Service Manager. The Operations Officer will be an integral part of the Karratha team being responsible primarily for the control of vessel movements in and out of Dampier and surrounding ports, including vessel disbursements. The position will require some weekend and out of hours work, however an attractive remuneration will be offered including a company car and subsidized housing. Previous experience in the shipping or a related industry is preferred along with sound computer skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. Please forward applications to: HR Department WSS.Oceania.HR@wilhelmsen.com P.O Box 361 South Melbourne Vic 3205
Long & Short Term Positions DFP Recruitment Services is one of Australia’s leading recruitment services. Established in 1981, DFP has developed a reputation for delivering specialist services in temporary, permanent and volume staffing services combined with ethics, integrity and professionalism. We are currently seeking experienced personnel for the following positions: • CO Operators • Mechanical fitters with valve maintenance experience • Riggers and Doggers that are either Cape Preston, Rio Tinto or Pluto inducted • Administrators with marine experience • Cowswain ticket holders with STWC95 and Amsa
Please note you must hold a current driver’s licence and be prepared to undergo a drug & alcohol screen. To register please email your resume to Karratha@dfp.com.au or call our Karratha branch on 08 9185 9700
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the right PerSon can tranSforM a buSineSS the right job can tranSforM your Life Recruiting professional, technical and blue collar candidates within the resources and mining sector, we have the expertise to assist in your next career move. Our expertise spans various commodities across open pit and underground operations and we can tailor our selection process to meet your exact requirements. Whether it’s career progression, a change of roster, lifestyle or a new challenge, we have the networks and industry partners to secure the right position for you. Receiving industry training second to none and benefiting from local, national and international networks, our highly experienced recruiting experts have a successful track record in end to end recruitment for small, medium and multinational organisations. We recruit for contract and permanent opportunities across Western Australia spanning all levels of experience from entry level to General Manager and COO. With our expert knowledge, we can help you achieve lasting impact by bringing the right person to your organisation. That’s why, for over 35 years, we’ve powered the world of work. contact hays resources & Mining at rm.perth@hays.com.au or 08 9254 4546.
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Senior Mining engineer PrePare an exciting Project for Production
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This rising minerals explorer is looking to enter production this year and is seeking an ambitious Senior Mining Engineer to join their vibrant team and see the project through to success. The company has a number of exciting projects in WA and great prospects for the future. Their vision is to develop their identified resources and join the ranks of WA’s successful junior miners.
This global mining organisation has an opportunity at their open pit mine site for a Senior Safety and Training Advisor working on an 8:6 roster on a $130k base salary.
This position presents a leadership opportunity for a career minded team player. Throughout this role your main responsibilities will revolve around the design and optimisation work needed to prepare for production. You’ll complete pit and drill and blast designs, prepare long-term strategic plans and schedule for future production. As a key senior member of the team, you’ll take on leadership duties and there is potential to progress to a managerial role. You’ll possess a tertiary qualification in mining engineering and the desire to excel at a senior level, as well as solid experience in an open pit mining environment. This position represents an unparalleled opportunity for a talented Mining Engineer to really progress their career, as well as enjoy great benefits and a wonderful team environment. This is a residential role based in Kalgoorlie on a 5:2 roster. contact Lewis jackson at lewis.jackson@hays.com.au or 08 9254 4546.
This well recognised underground gold mining company is a global leader with a strong safety focus. For their employees, they pride themselves on developing careers and are seen as a forward thinking organisation. In your role as the Senior Safety and Training Advisor, you’ll report directly to the open pit Mine Manager. You’ll lead a team of three Safety Advisors and Coordinators as well as liaise with various people in the management team. You’ll work to ensure complete compliance across the open pit site and will develop the safety management system where needed. Preparing and presenting monthly reports on compliance and LTIs, you’ll manage and coordinate all the training manuals and reports ensuring all employees are receiving the training required in a timely manner. In order to be considered for this role, you’ll need a Cert IV in OHS and Training (TAE) as a minimum and previous experience in a training/OHS and people management position. contact dee gillane at deirdre.gillane@hays.com.au or 08 9254 4546.
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Pilbara darts championship 2012
• Yolanda Bell fom the Dampier Falcons swings hard
• Karratha and Dampier Men’s Darts Association
By Gareth Lucy Karratha and Dampier Men’s Darts Association (KDMDA) sent three teams of four players to the Annual Pilbara Darts Championships. The fielded teams represented A, B and C grades at the championships. This year the event was hosted in Tom Price from July 2-6, and attracted 90 players. After five days of darts the teams had collected an impressive array of accolades. The A Grade team successfully captured their third successive championship. The team consisted of Ross Beeton (Captain), Bill Brown, Trevor Long and Jamie Gillespie. Both Trevor Long and Bill Brown were selected in the ‘Pilbara All Stars’ team. The All Stars team
comprises of the best eight players of the championship and it is a tremendous achievement to be selected in the team. The C Grade team also won their division for the first time in KDMDA history. The team consisted entirely of first time attendees at the championships. The team was made up of Gareth Lucy (Captain), Jeff O’Brien, Gary Jordan and Kenny Stevens. Notable individual highlights for the championships were from Kenny Stevens as runner up in C Grade singles and Gary Jordan who threw the first 180 of the entire championship and was the C Grade runner up for ‘Most Pegs’ with 27. Our B Grade team also performed admirably and were unlucky not to get to
the final. The team was made up of Rob Kelly (Captain), Bevan and Clarence Ryan and Ronnie Eaton. Our members and associates of the KDMDA are thrilled with these results and we want to thank our sponsors for their kind support this year, including Major Sponsors RIO TINTO, Retravision, Joyce Cranes, M&M Electrical, Atom Supplies, Pilbara Motor Group, Whelans, Auslec and Karratha Taxis. The association is holding its AGM on October 20 at 7:30pm at the Frank Butler Community Centre, Bulgarra. New and interested players are encouraged to contact the association through our website at www.kdmda.com.
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Wickham to receive a Stormy reception in softball grand final By Claire Moran The West Pilbara Softball Organisation 2012 season reaches a thrilling climax this Saturday September 15 with the grand final taking place at 3pm at Bulgarra Oval. After three exciting preliminary finals, league leaders Wickham will play Karratha’s Inland Storm in what should be an epic grand final clash. Last weekend’s finals were played out in three matches after the regular season ended with Wickham 1 on top with 38 points, Dampier Falcons second on 36 points, Inland Storm on 35 points and the Orbits trailing on 33 points. The first final had Wickham 1 taking on second-placed Dampier Falcons with the winner automatically progressing to the grand final. The match ended up lasting more than two hours and going the full seven innings. Both teams played a solid game from the offset with Dampier marginally having the upper hand and forcing. When Wickham found their form though the tables turned, as Linda Retchford picked a gap in the outfield to hit a spectacular home run. Wickham’s Michelle Ramea and Tenielle also placed their hits beautifully so their teammates could move to bases around the diamond. Dampier’s Lynette Upton and Yolanda Bell played impressively, stopping everything in the outfield, but unfortunately could not keep Wickham from clinching the win and earning a spot in the Grand Final. Dampier Falcons were down but not out with a second chance to to play in the preliminary final the next day. Game two was an elimination final between the bottom-placed Inland Storm and Orbits. Both teams were eager to exhibit their skills in an attempt to progress through to the preliminary final. Storm got off to a strong start getting an early lead and making straightforward plays to get vital outs and keep the Orbits locked out
early in the game. Consistent batting from Stormers’ Nikki Brough and Kyla Thomas assisted in maintaining their lead, while Kalisa Storey and Jo Leo were strong in the field. Orbits’ Mereana Joseph pitched a solid game and had a number of safe hits to push her teammates around the diamond and over the home plate. Tracey Ward’s aggressive base running also put added pressure on Inland Storm late in the game. In the end, though, Storm’s safe and consistent plays saw them through to the next play-off, defeating the Orbits eight runs to four. The Storm then progressed on to play the Falcons in a match to decide who would play in the grand final the following week. And it was the Storm who looked good from the get go, getting out to a 12 - nil lead by the halfway mark. This was achieved with some fierce batting from the Storm with a huge home run from Jo Leo, followed by doubles from Kyla Thomas and Char Joseph. Jo Smythe also applied the pressure to the Dampier fielders with her impressive sneaking from base-to-base. For the Falcons, Lynnette Upton was again dominant in the field securing inspiring diving catches to prevent runs from being scored. Melissa Hands of the Falcons also had a strong game batting consistently and displaying gritty disposition and leadership. Falcon’s pitcher Jaimee-Lee Patterson was another to step up for the Falcons throwing a great pitching game. But in the end it wasn’t enough, and the Storm did enough to hold out the Falcons by defeating them 12 runs to eight and cement their spot in this weekend’s grand final. Please come down to Bulgarra Oval and watch what will be a very exciting game between this year’s league leaders Wickham 1 and last season’s premiers Inland Storm.
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Pirates to clash with Hawks in softball grand final By Bob Neville The Pirates have set up a grand final meeting against the Hawks this weekend, after grounding the Jets in the 2012 Port Hedland Softball Association’s A-grade preliminary final last Saturday September 9. The game was a thriller with the Jets taking a slim lead in the second innings to wipe out a Lisa Harris score when Jenni Boyle and Vanessa Wainwright made back-to-back hits before making it over the homerun plate due to an error and wild pitch. But the Pirates hoisted their mainsail and got cracking in their second offensive play. Jess Finch was first up scoring a single, before Nicole Wylie and Kelly Johnson scored a two double runs-batted-in, followed by a Harris RBI single to take the Pirates to a 6-3 lead. The Jets came back with a Kirsty Kubala safe bunt and stealto-second, allowing Kylie Parker to drive in the run, while Sarah Ziegelaar slammed a loaded-bases triple to tie-up the game in the fourth dig. The Pirates re-gained the lead in their next bat with a Johnson triple, a Harris RBI-double and a Rachel Green RBI-single before both defences worked well to shut down all comers in the fifth and sixth. Jets then went into attack with two-down as Maria Chandra drove in two runners and came home herself off Delphine Ryder’s bat to tie the game up again.
But it was at the bottom of the seventh that the game reached its thrilling climax with Wylie slamming a match-winning line drive through the field to claim a place in the grand final for the Pirates. Shelly Glasson claimed the winning pitcher tag for Pirates while Harris and Wylie both came away with three from four and two RBI apiece and Johnson hit twofrom-three. The Jets’ Kirsty Kubala laid down three safe bunts from four turns at bat with Wainwright hitting two from four and Ziegelaar earning three RBI. Earlier in the day Hawks reserves beat the Cougars 25 to 11 to make it two Hawks teams in the grand final following the A-grade team’s preliminary final the previous week. It was Jen Price pitching the winning game and hitting fivefrom-six along with Natalie Abbot, Stevie Stimpson and Nikki Ferguson both going four-from-six to propel the side into a grand final match against the Rebels this week.
• Kirsty Kubala’s throw not in time to Lisa Hall as Nicole Wylie makes first base in the Pirates V Jets game
Maria Britcliffe also hit a perfect four-from-four for the Cougars with both Jade Wilson and Margaret Barker picking up two hits apiece. The B-grade plate saw PCYC add another trophy to their cabinet with a 25 runs-to-two win over Pirates with both Stacey Cosgrove and Caroline Ely slapping big home runs for the victors while Katie Murchie and Danielle Bushel combined to ensure they posted hits and runs in the final innings.
Netball rewards its top players
• Jets Jenni Boyle lets a pitch go through to Pirates catcher Rachel Green
By Jordan Grigson Karratha Netball Association held it’s annual Senior Presentation Dinner at the Icon restaurant last Saturday night. This is the association’s version of the Brownlow medal count with Most Valued Players being awarded for each senior division with Brooke Jackson claiming the big prize in Division A1. Other awards included the Tanya O’Connor Volunteer of the Year Award, which was awarded to Tammy Mertens for her tireless work at the KNA over many years. Tammy was also honoured with Life Membership at the Presentation Night. The Senior Umpire of the Year was awarded to Jenny Richardson. The following were MVPs in their respective divisions. Division A1 Winner – Brooke Jackson Runner Up – Michelle Catalini
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Local sport legend moves on By Clint Degebrodt – VSwans Regional
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Legends come in all shapes and sizes and are judged by many different criteria but Chris ‘Polly’ Ryan meets them all. A state underage representative footballer with Victoria, with 140 Victorian Football League games, 80 Western Australian Football League games with East Fremantle, 50 games for the Falcons as well as three tours of duty as a coach in the North Pilbara Football League and a stint as its representative team coach, people tend to overlook he was an AFL listed player at both Hawthorne and Collingwood. These are great accolades for sure, but ‘Polly’ is a rare type of person that constantly gives his time to those who want or need it and always
As he moves away, as so many of our people do, to seek opportunity elsewhere with his wife and four young sons, it’s probably a good time to make sure that each of us is thanking the people who volunteer in our community. Driving out of Karratha this week, ‘Polly’ was working with the V Swans North West Champ squad as late as Wednesday as well as running the Pilbara AFL Women training session the night before. Chris ‘Polly’ Ryan gave a lot to the young men in the Shire of Roebourne and beyond and will be missed, thank you for what you did for footy here mate and best wishes for the adventures ahead.
WPJFA fairest and best recognised By Clint Degebrodt – VSwans Regional Development Manager The best footballers in the Shire of Roebourne were recognised last Tuesday night at the West Pilbara Junior Football Association (Inc) annual Fairest and Best award presentation. There are four awards in two categories with the Under 15s Fairest and Best as well as Runner up Fairest and Best. The same awards are given for the Under 18s competition. The Under 15s vote count was tense and close with Maeva Walker taking the runner up trophy with seven votes and Jack Cronin and Jesse Butler tying for the Fairest and Best award. The three players had outstanding seasons with big Kat Jesse Butler providing dynamic work as a ruck and tall key, Jack Cronin a reliable and attacking Falcons defender and
Maeva Walker creative on his wing at Kevin Richards Memorial Oval. If the Under 15s was close then the race for the best of the Under 18s was extreme with just three votes separating first and third. Micky Ball took out the runner up honours with 10 votes, just one vote behind the Under 18s Fairest and Best Jay Berthelson with Braden Levis third on nine votes. Interestingly, Levis polled in more matches through the midfield and key posts for the Kats, but the dominant running of Magpies midfielder Ball was enough to edge him out with the strong season of Falcons swingman Berthelson ensuring he took the main prize. Berthelson held down the fullback position as well as centre half back and was swung through the ruck and midfield. Congratulations to all players, coaches and committee on another fantastic season of quality country footy.
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‘We never thought we’d ever have a crowd like this’ Panna Rodeo goes off with a bang By Tamara Binamat Over 2,000 punters made their way to the 2012 Robe River Rodeo at Pannawonica last Saturday for a weekend of cowboys, rock n roll and bull riding.
RODEO RESULTS Allround Cowboy - Mick Collins Allround Cowgirl - Eise Croft Bull Ride - Carl Green
Don Inall, President of the Robe River Rodeo Committee said during the day the crowd was the biggest he has seen since the first rodeo 18 years ago.
Saddle Bronc - Carl Green
At night, after the kids were put to bed, the bar was at its capacity of 1,000 people, with punters being turned away.
Rope and Tie - Brett Sherlock
Innall said the event was a huge success with all aspects running smoothly.
Ladies Barrel Race - Sally Latham
“It was a real good turnout,” he said. “There was a lot of people, too many actually, we ran out of beer in the end!”
Juvenile Steer Ride - Gary Barnes
The Rodeo was not short on competitors either, with riders coming from as far as Darwin and Alice Springs.
Bareback Bronc - Cameron Day Steer Wrestling - Mick Collins
• Panna rodeo 2012 - Photo by Scott Fitzgerald
Team Roping - Grant Edwards and Rayner Duxorth Ladies Steer Undecorating - Elise Croft Juvenile Barrel Race 14-U18 - Sally Latham Junior Barrel Race 11-U14 - Taya Hill Junior Barrel Race U11 - Jack Collins
“Campdraft was down 30 or 40 competitors from last year, but we still had plenty to keep us busy,” said Inall. Winners Joe Pederick, Frank Angel and Bruce Trenaman all tied to take out the Campdraft Pilbara Perpetual trophy. Aneeka Ronchi-Cousins won the Junior Pilbara Perpetual trophy and Alex Gibbs won the Juvenile Pilbara Perpetual trophy,
• A cowboy enduring the wait - Photo courtesy of Tracey Heimberger
Inall says the event is getting bigger and better every year. So big, he said, that the committee are looking at big changes. “With the area we originally built, we never thought we’d ever have a crowd like this,” he said. “Each year it’s getting bigger. “We can’t move it but we’re going to make adjustments.” Check out the story online at www. pilbaraecho.com.au for loads more pics!
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