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By Senior Constable Newby

Karratha’s heartwarming community spirit Sally Habets and Benjamin Berry would like to express their immense gratitude to the neighbours, friends, total strangers and organisations that helped us following the sudden death of our precious Shayne prior to Christmas.

These people include Tasha, Coral, Nadine, Damien and family, Russell, Debbie, Toni, Sam, BJ and Matt, Annette, Giselle and family, Josh and his brother, John and Clint, Rosy in Perth.

All the staff at Pilbara Mental Health Service, Roslyn at Population Health, staff at Karratha Primary School, especially Shona and Martin, Father Steven and the Catholic Church, Doctors and Nurses at Nickol Bay Hospital.

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Collins Booksellers, the T Ball Association, the Salvation Army, the kind staff at Centelink, Karratha Library and Ataps, Carolyn at CRS, Glenda, staff at I-Tech, St John’s Ambulance Service and Karratha Police especially Constable Huxley.

Most of these people were strangers to us.

Yet we have been overwhelmed by them welcoming us into their families, including us in their outings and celebrations, giving us gifts of home cooked food, practical help, understanding, consideration, support, someone to talk to, Christmas presents and so much more.

We had no idea there were so many kind, generous people in Karratha. Thank you from Sally and Ben.

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By Ben Leahy The WA Police Union have welcomed a pre-election promise by the Opposition to add 500 new police officers to the State’s force and challenged the Government to do the same.

With 1,500 new residents arriving in Western Australia each week, including into the booming Pilbara region, WA Police Union president George Tilbury said police numbers were not keeping up.

“An increase in the Pilbara’s permanent and transient population has put considerable pressure on Pilbara Police,” Mr Tilbury said.

“We want a good proportion of extra Police to be stationed in the Pilbara, especially with the current estimated resident population figure for 2020 at more than 62,000 people.”

The Police Union have been campaigning for more police officers since last year.

In response, Opposition Leader Mark McGowan said his Party plans to fund 500 new officers in addition to the 170 officers accounted for in the current budget.

That would add up to 670 officers by 2017-18.

Mr McGowan said that in contrast the Government had failed to deliver on its commitment to recruit 350 officers over three-years.

To date, 180 of these police officers have been delivered leaving 170 officers to be hired over the next 18 months.

Mr McGowan said the Liberal Party was backpedalling at the same time that motor vehicle theft had increased by 30 per cent and property offences by 11.5 per cent since 2009-10.

However, the Liberal Party last week also focused on law and order ahead the elections by announcing plans for mandatory sentencing for serious home invasions.

Under the Liberal proposal: • An offender who breaks into a house and violently rapes someone will face a minimum of 15 years jail.

• An offender who breaks into a house and indecently assaults someone will face a minimum of 3 years, 9 months jail.

• A juvenile aged 16-years-old and above who commits serious offences of physical or sexual violence in the course of a home invasion will face a three-year mandatory minimum period of detention.

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Truck accident unearths new Pilbara tourist attraction Modelling & Deportment Classes due to start in term 1 for ages 13yrs to 18yrs to enquire please call Kasey 0438 527 395

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No one was hurt in the accident.

Motorists near Port Hedland were repeatedly delayed this month as authorities struggled to remove a 350 tonne piece of mining equipment from the Great Northern Highway.

Fiona Findley from Main Roads told the ABC last week that she expected the engineers, who were being brought in to assess how to remove the equipment, would need to “dismantle it piece by piece”.

The BHP Billiton mining boom conveyor tipped free from the truck transporting it near Wallwork Road while on route to Finucane Island.

While engineers were making their assessment, the equipment was moved to the side of the highway to allow traffic through.

And with the Pilbara yet to have its own version of The Big Banana or Big Lobster, the big mining equipment soon drew visitors.

Ms Findley told the ABC that it had “become quite a tourist attraction”.

However, she emphasised that safety was the top priority for Main Roads, with a fence being erected to keep people away from the fallen equipment.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is coming to Karratha.

The UWA Test Centre is pleased to announce that an IELTS test will be conducted in Karratha on Saturday 23rd March 2013. For all information and how to apply for this test, please visit our website: www.ielts.uwa.edu.au or contact the IELTS office on (08) 6488 2904Please post all applications to: The UWA IELTS Test Centre, M438 35 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA 6009.

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That’s why we have increased all of our shark-monitoring measures, including the high-tech tagging systems that provide us with vital information about activity and movement.

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A recently released survey has found that Pilbara small businesses remain optimistic despite facing challenges in attracting and retaining staff and moving into online sales.

The State of Small Business report by the Small Business Development Corporation surveyed 919 small businesses across the State, including 27 in the Pilbara region.

Optimism in the Pilbara was evident in the report’s finding that 69 per cent of Pilbara businesses planned to grow or improve in the following 12 months.

In a sign of diversification, more than 40 per cent of Pilbara businesses polled were less than 5-years old as compared to approximately 25 per cent for the rest of the State.

However, 54 per cent of Pilbara respondents said that it was very difficult to attract and retain staff compared with only 22 per cent of businesses in the Perth metropolitan area.

Pilbara businesses were also lagging in converting to online sales with half of local respondents generating no business at all from the Internet.

According to the survey, retail traders were the most common small businesses in the Pilbara, while the booming property market meant real estate came in second.

The Pilbara also had noticeably less small businesses engaged in manufacturing as compared to the rest of the State.

Following on from this report, Regional Development Australia Pilbara are undertaking another study on The Cost of Doing Business in the Pilbara.

With the cost of doing business in the Pilbara far higher than the rest of the State, the report aims to build a Business Cost Index.

This data will be used to help governments, businesses and non-governmental organisations formulate policies and plan for future costs.

Any local business interested in completing the survey should email david@mccormickit.com before February 21.

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BHP Billiton found guilty over worker’s death BHP Billiton Iron Ore was found guilty of failing to provide a safe working environment at Perth Magistrate’s Court on January 31, following a four and a half year investigation and prosecution lead by the Department of Mines and Petroleum Andrew McLaughlin died on July 29, 2008, after he was crushed by a scissor lift at BHP Billiton’s Nelson Point rail workshop in Port Hedland.

Magistrate Peter Malone found the company failed to provide instruction and supervision, or implement and enforce a suitable job hazard assessment, ultimately causing Mr McLaughlin’s death.

The court noted that Mr McLaughlin’s action – putting his body into the descent path of the scissor lift when a safety bar was not in place – was dangerous.

The Magistrate noted that Mr McLaughlin did so because he had not, through the process of JHAs and associated supervision, addressed the hazards and controls associated with the work he was carrying out.

Departments of Mines and Petroleum resources safety executive director Simon Ridge said mining safety remained the department’s number one priority and this particular case highlighted the importance of safety at WA mines, including those in the Pilbara.

“One death is one too many – we want every mining worker out there returning to their family and friends safe and sound at the end of their rosters,” he said.

“This successful prosecution should send a strong warning to mining companies across the State.”

“While the majority of mining operators in WA, including those in the Pilbara, operate to high safety standards, the department will hold those who aren’t doing the right thing to account.”

The DMP said its 63-strong safety inspector team conducts an average of 2,400 site visits to WA operations every year.

Last year, this involved 300 site inspections in the North West and 27 prohibition notices issued since July 2012, requiring operators to temporarily shut down parts of their operations until the department is satisfied safety issues have been rectified.

The matter involving the death of Mr McLaughlin has now been adjourned to March 19 for sentencing at Perth Magistrate’s Court.

This maximum penalty for this offence is $400,000.

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His next scheduled visit is Wednesday 20 February 2013 when he will be available to discuss your legal issues.

Paul provides advice and representation in relation to Mining Act issues and contract advice, interpretation and formation. He is particularly interested in providing advice to persons/companies contemplating entering into commercial agreements and he also takes instructions in the following areas:

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and protein rich feed for aqua culture or cattle,” Mr Caspari said.

State Premier Colin Barnett and Pilbara government figures have hailed a new plant creating biodiesel from algae as a sign business is diversifying in the region.

Aurora Algae was formed out of research conducted at the University of California in Berkeley, but has now concentrated its production exclusively in the Pilbara.

Aurora Algae is set to relocate to its new $86 million commercial facility in the Maitland Industrial Estate after running a successful demonstration plant in Karratha for the past two years.

The Pilbara offers the project a number of advantages, including long hours of sunlight, low rainfall and flat lands close to the sea and important infrastructure.

Aurora Algae managing director Matthew Caspari said the company’s demonstration facility had proven the commercial viability of the project.

Aurora’s location close to resource companies is also profitable as it can process carbon dioxide waste from in its algae pools.

“We’ve had extremely successful results in producing our three products; biodiesel, which can be used in the mining sector, Omega 3 fatty acid, which are a human nutrition product,

Premier Barnett said Aurora Algae was engaged in a world leading industry.

“This is very much a science project.”

“It has gone through its development period employing about 50 people.”

“It will now go into the full production commercial stage with a further 170 jobs, which is great news for the State.

Premier Barnett also said the State Government had contributed $10 million towards a $30 million pipe that would bring seawater into the Maitland Industrial Estate.

Aurora Algae will use the seawater at its new plant, but the pipe will also be able to pump seawater to future users at Maitland estate.

Premier Barnett said this investment in infrastructure was an important step in further opening up the region to alternative industries.

“[This is] a very good and exciting, high tech industry for this State,” Premier Barnett.

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We are deep into the silly season.

No it’s not Christmas, but the period leading up to the State Elections to be held on March 9.

With candidates for the Pilbara whizzing about on the campaign trail, the Rotary Club has managed to pin a number of them down for a community meet the candidates night at the Karratha International Hotel on February 14.

Julie Matheson, Kelly Howlett, Brendon Grylls, Jacqui Boydell and Robin Chapple had all agreed to attend the night as of last week.

Each will be encouraged to tell community members who they are as a person, what their parliamentary aims are and how they plan to represent the Pilbara.

The night is a free community event with people encouraged to arrive early to ensure a seat.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Australian Christians (Bruce Richards), Greens WA (Julie Matheson), Liberal Party of WA (George Levissianos), Nationals WA (Brendon Grylls), WA Labor Party (Kelly Howlett) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Australian Christians (Roger Mansell, Mike Walsh), Greens WA (Robin Chapple), Liberal Party of WA (Ken Bastion, Mark Lewis, Eden Coad, Ross Woods, Ross Beckett), Nationals WA (Jacqui Boydell, Dave Grills, John McCourt, David Eagles, Adrian Hatwell, Cale Hill), WA Labor Party (Stephen Dawson, Jim Murie, Shane Hill)

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New classrooms for Exmouth high school Students at Exmouth District High School have begun the 2013 school year with brand new buildings as part of a $15.87million State Government investment.

Premier Colin Barnett opened the new buildings last week and said the upgrade was a great way for students to start the new school year.

“The opening of these wonderful new buildings and upgrades to existing facilities marks an important move forward for the growing Exmouth community,” the Premier said.

“These new learning and teaching facilities will enhance the school’s ability to provide students with excellent marine studies’ courses and to maintain working relationships with the local mining industry to provide pathways for students pursuing careers in mining.

“The out-dated buildings from the 1960s have been replaced by top-class, modern buildings, giving regional students the opportunity to learn in a

The group launched their Vote Arts campaign in late January with immediate results, as a number of local candidates announced policies in support of the arts.

National Party candidate Brendon Grylls said his party would commit $16 million over four years to regional arts programs if elected.

As part of the funding, the Nationals released a discussion paper that acknowledged the key role the arts play in creating vibrant regional communities.

Labor candidate Kelly Howlett also recently made a $1 million commitment to the Roebourne Arts Centre.

The Premier said the new buildings included two new four-classroom general teaching blocks; library; art room; drama and music rooms; sports courts; and extensive landscaping and gardener facilities.

An additional $877,000 Royalties for Regions funding enabled the schools two new courts to be covered.

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the covered courts provided an outstanding community facility for the people of Exmouth.

“It’s important for regional families to have access to recreational facilities and the new undercover sports courts at Exmouth District High School will be available to the community outside school hours,” Mr Grylls said.

The upgrade to Exmouth District High School completes a total of eight new and replacement schools opening this year in Western Australia, including the Baynton West Primary School in Karratha.

Country Arts WA chief executive officer Jessica Machin welcomed the announcements and urged the community to have their say in how the funding should be spent.

“The WA National’s paper is open for discussion, which means that communities, organisations and individuals need to be active to ensure their voices are heard,” Ms Machin said.

Ms Machin said the Party’s discussion paper cites plans for increased funding to regional entertainment centres and to grassroots arts and culture groups, who deliver significant outcomes for regional WA. Ms Machin is now calling on all candidates to outline their vision for arts in regional Western Australia ahead of the elections.

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Lot 1 – Dampier location Lot 2 – Karratha location Lot 3 – Karratha location Inventory listings for each lot, information sheet (including scheduled inspection times) and bid forms can be obtained by contacting Chantelle Beaumont via email chantelle.beaumont@ap.jll.com or 02 6274 9846.

Bids must be submitted via completion of the bid form and in the line with the terms and conditions of this sale. All bids must be received by 5.00pm WST Friday 15 February 2013.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (MA15+) Saturday 9 February at 7pm Follow the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. (Action, Adventure, Run Time 150 mins).

Les Miserables (M)

Saturday 16 February at 7pm Set against the backdrop of 19thcentury France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. (M, Drama, Musical, Run Time 158mins)

Life of Pi (PG)

Saturday 23 February at 7pm Director Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain”, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) creates a groundbreaking movie event about a young man who survives a tragic disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While marooned on a lifeboat, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with the ship’s only other survivor - a fearsome Bengal tiger. (PG, Drama, Adventure, Run Time 127mins)

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Decoding faith and philosophy

Dreamer’s Hill brought back down to earth

By Ben Leahy Dreamer’s Hill will be a hill no more once a Shire of Roebourne facelift is complete.

The Shire is currently leveling the site as part of earthworks to improve its use as a community space for the private sale of cars, motorbikes and boats.

The works will include a formal car parking layout, improved drainage and a compacted surface so the site can be used in all weather.

With Dreamer’s Hill having become entrenched in Karratha’s folklore, Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams was quick to point out that he wouldn’t dream of converting the site to other uses.

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undertaking on the site will not impact that at all,” Mr Adams said.

He added that the mound in the centre of Dreamer’s Hill was actually leftover soil from previous road construction projects and now needed to be removed to improve drainage on the site.

“A lot of people don’t realise that the Dreamer’s Hill mound was actually man made,” Mr Adams said.

“Unfortunately it is affecting the drainage of the site so the Shire is removing it.

Mr Adams said the Dreamer’s Hill facelift would also complement the recently installed public art on Dampier Highway and be an asset for future developments.

“With the development of the Tambrey Neighbourhood Centre approaching, we need to ensure there is adequate parking in the area and these works will help achieve that.”

By Tom Kavanagh, Principal, St Luke’s College While most Pilbara kids were enjoying their summer holidays by the pool, four students from St Luke’s College were instead exploring the deeper mysteries of the universe.

The students spent one week, accompanied by teacher Sinead McArdle, in Notre Dame University in the United States extending their thought processes through a Cultural De-Coding conference.

Chosen as part of an extension program that exists in the College, the students were exposed to a range of philosophies and faiths as well as challenging questions relating to society, the environment and community.

Over the four days, the students explored the disciplines of archaeology, iconography, philosophy, theology, theatre, forensic law, Middle East politics and Australian cinema.

A highlight for many of the participants was a panel discussion offered on the final

• Discussing with the panel members are St Luke’s students from left Kye Elder, Sarah Vertigan, Charlotte Carr and Christian Burnett and teacher Sinead McArdle

day, which focussed on issues arising from the differences and similarities between faiths.

Program co-ordinator Dr Angela McCarthy said the panel session was an important addition to the Cultural DeCoding program.

“Our panellists included Rabbi Dovid Freilich (Judaism), Ajhan Bramali (Buddhism), Sheik Muhammad Agherdein (Islam) and Dr Michelle Jones (Christianity),” Ms McCarthy said.

Financial Markets

By Brenton Reynolds

Local Australian markets finished this week strongly, with the ASX200 closing up 86 points (1.78 per cent) for the week ending February 1.

Interestingly, Wednesday saw the end of a 10-day upward streak in which the market rallied plus 3.76 per cent.

The last time this occurred was in October 2003, near the beginning of the resources boom that lasted until October 2007.

US Markets finished higher on Friday after encouraging manufacturing data and a jobs report that largely matched expectations.

The Dow Jones closed the week at 14,009 points, which means it has now rallied by 5.77 per cent for the year in a very bullish sign.

Atlas Helping Hands Community Grants Atlas is pleased to introduce Helping Hands grants to assist local groups make a positive contribution to the community.

Not for profit organisations based in Port Hedland and surrounding communities are invited to apply for an Atlas Helping Hands grant of up to $5,000 to support the valuable work they do.

Stock Tip of the Week MACA Ltd (MLD) – Buy MLD is a West Australian mining services company specialising in contract mining.

In November 2012, MLD announced the award of the $200m Abydos contract from Atlas Iron, which commenced later that month.

That month alone MLD was awarded in excess of $450m worth of contracts, taking the current work

in hand to greater than $1.5bn.

Hartleys has a high conviction BUY recommendation on MLD, as near term earnings are at low risk, and medium term earnings are lower risk than industry peers in our view.

Our valuation on MLD is $4.33, whilst our 12 month price target is $3.83.

Brenton Reynolds is a representative of Hartleys Limited ABN 33 104 195 057, AFSL No 230052. Information in this column is for general interest only. Always seek professional advice before making any financial decision. Hartleys, as Principal, its directors and/or employees and their associates may hold securities in companies mentioned in the above column from time to time. Hartleys is a Western Australian based financial services company which specialises in Corporate SIZZLING Finance, Stockbroking, Wealth Management, Institutional Sales and SUMMER Research services.

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Pilbara traditional owners in land deal with Rio

By Ben Leahy The Yinhawangka People of the central Pilbara region have granted mining giant Rio Tinto future access to their lands in a major deal signed last Tuesday February 6.

Rio will, in return, provide the Yinhawangka community with employment and business opportunities as well as a percentage of mining royalties.

The Yinhawangka People’s native title claim extends over approximately one million hectares of land in the central Pilbara, including the mining town of Paraburdoo.

It also takes in four existing iron ore mines and many areas scheduled for future development, including Western Range, Turee Syncline, Western

Turner Syncline section 17 and several deposits near West Angelas.

Tuesday’s agreement will provide a range of benefits to the Yinhawangka community, including income from mining, employment opportunities, support for Aboriginal business development and collaborative management of environmental and cultural heritage.

The Yinhawangka People will also set up a future fund to manage mining royalties received from Rio. Rio Tinto now has two more agreements under negotiation with Pilbara traditional owners.

When these are complete, the company’s entire sphere of operations in the Pilbara will be covered by long lasting agreements.

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Chervron to compensate fishing industry for Wheatstone project

By Ben Leahy Commercial fishers affected by Chevron’s Wheatstone project near Onslow will be able to seek compensation without giving up their licences under a new scheme announced in January.

impartially an independent committee has been set up by the Department of Fisheries.

“The Committee of Advice is assessing the claims and will provide Chevron with recommendations on the validity of these claims in the

coming weeks,” Mr Moore said.

The Minister said it was likely others in the resources industry would look to this independent process created for the Wheatstone Project and seek to replicate it in the future.

Minister for Mines and Petroleum; and Fisheries Norman Moore said the scheme was Western Australia’s first non-statutory compensation scheme.

“Most fisheries compensation schemes operated by the Department of Fisheries have been statutory schemes, which are based on commercial fishers surrendering their entitlement or licences and receiving compensation in return,” Mr Moore said.

“This new mechanism will provide a process through which commercial fishers can negotiate compensation for direct impacts - without having to surrender their fishing licences and the approach is a win-win for all parties.”

Mr Moore said Chevron had worked in a spirit of collaboration with fishing stakeholders, including the Department of Fisheries and the WA Fishing Industry Council, to negotiate the scheme.

To ensure claims are assessed

• The Hon. Norman Moore, Wheatstone Project deputy project director Duke Snyder and DoF director general Stewart Smith

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Young heart patient keeps fighting

By Ben Leahy Junior Pilbara resident Steele Seramondi is continuing to battle health problems at the Perth Medical Hospital, even as his parents write to thank the community for their support.

Steele is critically ill with a rare heart defect and last October the Pilbara Echo ran a story about a community fundraiser night to assist his family.

The silent auction, ticket sales and alcohol on the night raised $5,800, which went toward helping the family pay for a SATS machine that monitors Steele’s heart rate and oxygen levels.

The Hedland RSL also generously contributed to the purchase of the SATS machine, while the Lions club helped fund resuscitation kits, which are equally vital for Steele’s rare heart disease.

Despite the help, Steele’s health has sadly not improved.

Steele and mum Trina are currently in Perth and may have to fly to Melbourne for specialist treatment, while father Karl remains in the Pilbara for work.

Despite the family’s ongoing difficulties, they were keen to let the community know how much they appreciated everyone’s help.

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Wildlife watch:

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The echidna

Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny ant eaters, belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals.

The four extant species, together with the platypus, are the only surviving members of that order and are the only extant mammals that lay eggs.

Although their diet consists largely of ants and termites, they are no more closely related to the true anteaters of the Americas than to any other placental mammal.

They live in Australia and New Guinea and are named after a monster in ancient Greek mythology.

Echidnas are small, solitary mammals covered with coarse hair and spines.

Superficially, they resemble the anteaters of South America and other spiny mammals such as hedgehogs and porcupines.

They have elongated and slender snouts , which function as both mouth and nose.

Like the platypus, they are equipped with electro sensors.

But while the platypus has 40,000 electroreceptors on its bill, the long-billed echidna has only 2,000, and the short-billed echidna, which lives in a drier environment, has no more than 400 located at the tip of its snout.

They have very short, strong limbs with large claws, and are powerful diggers.

Echidnas have tiny mouths and toothless jaws.

Male echidnas have non-venomous spurs on the hind feet.

The echidna feeds by tearing open soft logs,

anthills and the like, and by using its long, sticky tongue, which protrudes from its snout, to collect prey.

The short-beaked echidna’s diet consists largely of ants and termites, while the larger species typically eats worms and insect larvae.

Long-beaked echidnas have sharp, tiny spines on their tongues that help capture their prey.

Echidnas and the platypus are the only egglaying mammals, known as monotremes.

The female lays a single soft-shelled, leathery egg 22 days after mating and deposits it directly into her pouch.

Hatching takes place after 10 days; the young echidna then sucks milk from the pores of the two milk patches (monotremes have no nipples) and remains in the pouch for 45 to 55 days, at which time it starts to develop spines.

The mother digs a nursery burrow and deposits the young, returning every five days to suckle it until it is weaned at seven months.

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Centro Karratha February Food Safari

Tasty summer sweets Want to know a great way to beat the heat on a scorching Pilbara day?

It’s easy, pop into Wendy’s in Centro for an icy treat.

Wendy’s not only sell delicious sorbets, smoothies and shakes but they have up to 23 flavours of ice cream to choose from.

That means you can find classic ice creams, such as Rainbow and Vanilla Dream, alongside more offbeat cones, like Mint Madness and Wild Boysenberry –heck, even Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory would be hard pressed to have as many flavours.

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Wendy’s owner Sharon Nicholson said Karratha residents have a love affair with ice cream.

In the six-years she has owned her store, it has regularly been among the top 5 best selling Wendy’s outlets in the State.

Ice cream is so popular at Wendy’s that the company has taken to making cakes out of it.

Customers can visit Wendy’s.com.au to order their cake and then pop down to Wendy’s in Karratha to pick it up.

Cakes can come in a range of flavours and be decorated to suit any occasion, whether it be in the colours of a favourite sporting team, as Cinderella for a birthday party or in more reserved style for formal dinners.

Sharon’s indulgent side shines through when it comes to choosing her favourite cake – she likes the biggest one they make.

“I like the tower ice cakes which have 17 balls of ice cream piled on top,” she said.

But Wendy’s is not all about ice cream.

Hot dogs filled with everything from meatballs to bacon and eggs are another favourite at the store.

One of the ways Wendy’s keep customers coming back is by refreshing their menu.

All Wendy’s outlets run new promotions and discounts every six weeks.

Wendy’s has also come out with a new range of non-dairy smoothies in flavours, such as Berry Blast and Watermelon Delight.

Sharon said, “These smoothies are special because they have less calories than their dairy equivalents and are therefore much more healthy and heart-friendly choices”.

Yet just like the rest of Wendy’s range they are tasty temptations that make for the perfect summer snack in between doing your shopping at Centro Karratha.

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Return vow

By Ben Leahy More than a decade of marriage might have some couples trying to cut the knot rather than retie it, but not Roebourne couple Randall and Tangiora Hinaki.

Randall and the bubbly Tangiora, who is known across the Pilbara for her weekend morning show on ABC North West radio, recently flew back to their native New Zealand to renew their wedding vows.

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eight children was held on February 2 in St Matthew’s Church in Waipatu Marae and included plenty of singing and dancing.

Karratha resident and Rio Tinto employee Tracey Heimberger and her partner flew over to attend the wedding.

“They had a traditional Maori wedding,” Tracey said. “[And] they had traditional Maori dancers, who were excellent, and they did a welcome onto the Marae for all the visitors, especially the visitors from Australia.”

“It was all so lovely, I felt so honoured and privileged to be invited.

Centro Karratha February Food Safari

centrofoodsafari Tempting Thai Any local resident in love with the tastes of Asia is bound to have a soft spot for Thai Lanna in Dampier.

Since opening two-years ago, the Thai restaurant has become one of region’s most popular dinner destinations.

the take away express The Take Away Express serves a bunch of classic Asian dishes, including Pad Thai, Thai Green and Massaman curries and rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, chicken and vegetables.

And now with owners Jang and Dave Peck opening a fast food offshoot in Centro shopping centre called The Take Away Express, lunch-goers can get a taste of the flavours that made the original such a hit.

The Take Away Express serves a bunch of classic Asian dishes, including Pad Thai, Thai Green and Massaman curries and rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, chicken and vegetables.

Owner Jang Peck, who started cooking with her grandmother in Thailand when she was 12-years of age, said locals had developed a taste for

Thai food.

“People in the Pilbara live close to Thailand and Indonesia and they fly out there a lot, so they are open minded to trying new foods,” Jang said.

That open mindedness allows The Take Away Express to mix up their menu regularly.

As well as Asian dishes, the store makes chicken and pasta salads, roast beef and vegetables and even fried chicken.

Dave Peck said, “It is about bringing healthy and tasty food to people who are on the go”.

All our dishes are prepared daily from locally purchased ingredients – we never use frozen additives or MSG.

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Karratha kids set to miss out on swimming lessons

By Ben Leahy Rather than help cool off families this summer, a shortage of swimming lessons in the town has left a number of parents hot under the collar.

While more than 550 children are enrolled in the Shire of Roebourne’s Term 1 swimming lessons this year, many more have also missed out.

Some of the parents that missed out on a place told the Pilbara Echo they were disappointed because they said “swimming is an essential skill that should be taught to all kids living in regional areas”.

They also complained about the way the sign up was conducted.

All new parents were required to attend a sign up morning at the Frank Butler Community Centre on Monday February 4.

The queue for the sign up stretched out the building and into the hot sun with some parents critical of the timing,

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having also just dropped their children off for the first day of school.

However, the Shire of Roebourne said that by holding the sign up on the first day of school, families, who had been away for the holidays, were also able to make it.

The Shire intends to avoid future queues by introducing online enrolments once the new Karratha Leisureplex swimming pool opens later this year.

A Shire spokesperson also acknowledged that “due to the difficulties in attracting specialised swimming teachers, the number of classes offered in some terms does not meet the demand for swimming lessons”.

The spokesperson said the Shire regularly conducts Austswim swimming teacher courses, but that the last course in November attracted little interest from local parents.

It hopes to recruit more teachers once it holds the next course in March.

• This Karratha mum and her son queued for an hour and a half but still missed out on a place in the Shire’s swimming lessons

Baynton’s new school balloons to life

By Ben Leahy The Smith Family joined Karratha students at the first ever day of studies at new Baynton West Primary School last Monday February 4.

With the entire school boasting brand new facilities, The Smith Family popped down to help make the students feel more at home in their new surrounds.

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“One reason for the balloons is to help make the children more visible for traffic,” Ms Trevursa said.

“It is a new school and a new area so some of the traffic might not be aware that it is the first day back at school today.”

Ms Trevursa said fun activities like the balloons create a positive experience for the kids so they actually want to come back the next day.

“When they’ve had a great day at school, the balloons just top it off,” Ms Trevursa said.

New Baynton West Primary School student Jasmine Brown was also full of praise for the school.

“I had a great day at the first day of school,” Jasmine said.

“My teachers and classmates are all fun.”

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Angel of Cuisine Living in boytown has its advantages and disadvantages.

It’s good when the door is being held open for you everywhere but bad when you want to get to the weights section at the gym.

This week, it’s my Top 10 Tips for Man Food and Big Weekends.

It’s hot and when we work hard, it’s easy to get off track and have a big weekend. It can equally be hard for guys, who are living in camp.

So here are 10 easy tips to help you or someone you know set out on the right track for 2013.

1 Eat fresh food. Turn your packaged food into fresh food and eat the same amount you normally would, whenever you’re hungry. Just eat food as it comes in nature and eat as much as you want.

2 Email me at angelofcuisine@iinet.net.au and check out lots more recipes and inspirational ideas on my Facebook page

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Start with a great breakfast that does not include toast or cereal.

Cut the carbs, and you’ll notice a dramatic difference in how you feel. Eat what you want for breakfast, make it lean, fresh and real and wash it down with just one coffee and lots of water.

Drink your water with a squeeze of lemon. It doesn’t taste as bad as you think, in fact, once you start doing this, it tastes better than regular. Just a squeeze of fresh

lemon on the top of your glass.

There are so many benefits to this, but the biggest for men is that it will wake up and detox your liver each day and that’s what we need for big weekends.

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If you don’t control your food then control what food you eat. Take the skin off chicken and the fat off meat, its good for flavour but not for your health. So if you eat at the camp, choose what you want, and then choose of it what you eat.

Treat yourself with things that aren’t food. Buy more of your favourite music or something for your hobby. Don’t reward or treat yourself with food or alcohol. Keep the treats for the weekend and be good through the week.

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You never know, you might find something new.

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Help us keep the Pilbara tidy.

Triple the trouble, triple the fun, our third sweet angel has finally come!

Scott and Maureen Beaton, along with big sisters Tilliah and Charli are proud to announce the safe arrival of Addison Jess. Addison was born on the 7th January and weighed 6lbs 3oz. Another sweet smile to brighten our day, another small hand to hold on the way.

A massive thank you to all the amazing maternity staff at Nickol Bay Hospital. Special thanks to Dr Tang, Dr Kasina, Jo & Gareth for helping us bring our princess into the world.

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Jeremy and Fea Scott would like to announce the safe arrival our little girl.

Charli Paige Scott was born on 13th November 2012 at 16:17 and weighed 7lb and 3oz and was 50cm long. she is our first child. we would like to thank all the staff at Nickol Bay Hospital for all their help and assistance with our new girl.

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In support of this positive buying activity, the Property Management Section within our office is experiencing extremely low vacancy levels on our managed properties.

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The amount of sales activity we experienced throughout December and January and continuing into this month, along with genuine enquiries from qualified buyers, suggests that there is a new found confidence in the market.

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By Kim Sparks The Karratha real estate market has certainly created new direction in the past six to 12 months.

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We have experienced an overall softening of rental amounts achieved, which has had a flow on effect into house values.

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In my opinion, the more affordable pricing structure, along with lower interest rates and, in some cases subsidised housing payment, is the catalyst for this renewed activity.

More pleasing is that there is a large percentage of enquiries coming from families either already in town or moving to town and looking to live in their own homes.

If the house is priced correctly, presents well and is handled by sales staff, who know their product and can give honest and accurate advice, then quite simply the house will sell or rent out.

The follow on effect to the town as a whole with this type of buying activity will see Karratha morph into a stronger community with additional neighbourhood values.

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Landscaped location plus This four-bedroom home is very versatile, offering security, location and landscaped grounds as well as the potential for a home office.

But the real treat is the below ground swimming pool with adjacent built in bar and lock-up shed.

A large patio area with gates for vehicle access opens out from the open plan family and kitchen area, while there is also a separate lounge and dining room.

There is plenty of room for parking in the fully fenced property and the ducted air conditioning throughout makes living inside a pleasure.

Then of course there is the swimming pool, which makes for an added way to cool off after a long day at work.

So treat yourself and invest in this terrific property.

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❚ Made for relaxing, the highlight of this property is its swimming pool with adjacent, built in bar

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Properties for Lease

Location Plus ROI 11.4% $979,000

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• Perfect Company Accommodation • 3 bedrooms with BIR • Spacious open plan kitchen dining living area • Ducted air conditioning • In ground pool with covered patio area

Great Starter Investment 11% ROI

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29B Nimingarra Drive, Newman • 2 x1 recently renovated inside

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48 Bondini Drive, Newman

24 Wilara Street, Newman

• 3 x 1 duplex home

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• 4 bedrooms all with Built in Robes

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• Private patio/outdoor living

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This lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom tidy home has open plan living, split air conditioning throughout, low maintenance gardens and its well hidden from the road. Road parking also available.

30 Mindarra Dve Newman

$1,300 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

15a Armstrong Way, Newman

$2,300 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

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

This near new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is available now. With a double carport space this home is suitable for families or company accommodation. Only 2 years old, this property offers split air conditioning throughout as well as an open plan living area.

16 Hibiscus Way, Newman

$3,200 / wk AVAILABLE MARCH

This immaculate 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home is perfect for company accommodation. This home is fully air conditioned with a double carport space provided. An extra bonus is this homes great development location.

Lot 143 Mulla Mulla Street $4,000 / wk Newman AVAILABLE MARCH This rare opportunity is providing two, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartments and two studios for lease in March.

These apartments and studios will provide the perfect company accommodation

Crawford Realty Newman P/L T/as Crawford Realty Newman RA 62841 • ABN: 48 147 982 143

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29b Nimingarra Drive $1,100 / wk Newman AVAILABLE FEBRUARY

2 Barara Street, Newman

• Anticipated rent at $1300/ week upon completion - offering 11.8% in returns!

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❚ Life and Soul Health and Fitness Club is one of Karratha’s most attractive businesses

Pulse of the Pilbara 1 Price $590,000 WIWO Life And Soul Fitness Club Karratha AGENT

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Arguably one of Karratha’s premier businesses, Life and Soul Health and Fitness Club has been operating since 2006.

The facility covers approximately 744 square metres with the latest equipment and extensive membership facilities.

Life and Soul has established itself as not only Karratha’s premium health club and gymnasium but as a social hub for the community.

The current proprietors have developed innovative programs and have continuously renovated and upgraded the equipment and facilities.

Life and Soul has a great club atmosphere, which provides members with a social and physical connection.

❚ Secure a highly sought after commercial lot in Newman

Price $4,700,000 + GST Lot 6 & 1657 Welsh Drive, Newman AGENT

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Don’t miss this opportunity to secure an investment in one of the most sought after commercial and industrial markets of Newman in the heart of Pilbara mining territory.

Properties like this are difficult to find with many mining services companies using Newman as a base to supply mining operations across the East Pilbara.

This property has also just entered a lease option period and is due to expire in October 2014, with rents reviewed annually and according to market rates.

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That adds up to a combined size of 5885 square metres with the total annual return for this valuable property currently at $474,048 exclusive of GST.

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Life And Soul Gym, Karratha

2867 Cowle Road, LIE

• Premier health and fitness club • Dynamic environment and modern equipment range • Extensive group fitness programs and personal training • Open 7 days a week • Terrific crèche and childcare area

• Total land area 2100 m 2 • Buildings comprise of office, reception, workshop • Modern workshop with three bays and high truss • Mezzanine in workshop of approx. 80 m 2 • Concrete parking and turning area

$590,000 WIWO Achieve 11.32% Net Returns / Set And Forget!

$2,300,000 + GST Massive State Of The Art Workshop

Unit 8/37 Pinnacles Street, Wedgefield

1/112 Iron Ore Street, Wedgefield

• Guaranteed to lease at 11.32% net for investors • 150m2 Light Industry workshop • Ideal property for self managed super fund • Perfect, brand new set and forget property!

• Absolute quality workshop development • Expansive 862m2 total floor area • Investors return minimum 10.7% net return, $5,769 p/w • Never before available quality and size

$729,000 + GST

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Corporate Tenant - Achieve 10.2% Net Lot 6 & 1657 Welsh Drive, Newman • Total land area 5885m2 • Buildings comprise of office, reception, workshop • Engineering workshop 1156m2 • 2 gangtree cranes, Sandblasting shed & Safety office • Huge annual return of $474,048 (ex GST)

$4,700,000 + GST Two Title Surprise Package 27-29 Leehey Street, Wedgefield • Two separate titles totalling 2024m2 approx.

• Caretakers residence in excellent condition • Workshop with three phase power • Drive through access to crown land • Develop, invest or occupy - A very rare opportunity

$1,580,000 + GST Resort Style Industrial Yard 30 Moorambine Street, Wedgefield • HUGE EXPOSURE – highway being built next door!

• Large 4047 m2 site, level & fenced, 130 m2 offices • Workshops approx. 290 m2 plus 4x transportables • Be quick, this quality property won’t last!

$3,100,000 + GST

Leasing Karratha 2/16 Crane Circle, Pegs Creek AVAILABLE NOW P.O.A 453sqm located in Crane Circle, these brand new units provide an excellent opportunity for a company requiring a large work area and ample office space in Karratha CBD.

1/16 Crane Circle, Pegs Creek AVAILABLE NOW P.O.A A unique mix of office, workshop and live in accommodation in Karratha’s CBD. This one is not to be missed.

South Hedland 3/2 Byass Street $9,900/pm

AVAILABLE NOW

300m2 office, 6 air cond office, training room, kitchenette and bathroom.

Wedgefield 1/5 Pardoo Street $595 per week

AVAILABLE NOW

70m2 office space, 2 x carpeted offices, bathroom and kitchenette facilities.

1/101 Pinnacles Street AVAILABLE NOW $7,500/pm + GST & outgoings Approx. 190m2 workshop plus mezzanine, air conditioned office with kitchenette and bathroom

25 Manganese Street $62,500/pm

AVAILABLE NOW

600m2 workshop, 600m2 office, drive through access on total of 6800m2 site

ORESOME (WA) P/L T/as Crawford Realty RA 58282 • ABN: 31 131 733 876 Crawford Realty Karratha P/L T/as Crawford Realty Karratha RA 62843 • ABN: 50 147 982 152

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Properties for Lease

Port & South Hedland Entry level Investment

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9 Janice way, South Hedland

1 Kybra Close, South Hedland

• Fully renovated property in tidy complex • Generous sized main bedroom with BIR • Large open plan living/dining area & new kitchen • Spacious modern bathroom with laundry nook • Lock up storage room – Neat yard for entertaining

• Double storey 3x1 townhouse • Secure company lease until November 2013 • 3 Spacious bedrooms upstairs with BIRs • Huge living area – Separate dining – Neat kitchen • Freshly painted newly carpeted – Low maintenance

• Offering a massive return of 12.2% or $104,000 pa • Full renovation to the kitchen offering both functionality & style • Constructed from Brick & Iron situated on a 712sqm block • Outdoor alfresco area at the rear of the house

$575,000

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148 Paton Road, South Hedland

9 Haines Road, South Hedland

19 Greene Place, South Hedland

• Brick veneer house on large block • Spacious lounge room with separate dining • Large modern kitchen with ample bench space • Spacious master bedroom / Modern bathroom • Huge undercover alfresco area / Good sized 750m2 block

• Brick veneer property / Drive around access • Separate lounge / dining area • Kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Full security front fencing with two gates either side of property • Ideal for company with great access and parking

• Three good sized bedrooms with split systems & BIRs • Huge open plan living area and family meals • Kitchen includes SS appliance & built in pantry • 2 well-appointed bathrooms servicing all bedrooms • Under cover entertaining and separate storage shed

$899,000

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12.05% Return / Premiere Location

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Great Value For Money

4/31 Spoonbill Crescent, South Hedland

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$910,000

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Potential To Sub-divide And Develop!

8 Cottier Drive, South Hedland

61 Brodie Crescent, South Hedland

• Colorbond house with below ground pool

• 3 x 1.5 house fully renovated inside

• 4 spacious bedrooms with BIRs • Huge shed with additional bedroom

• Heaps of parking space / Fenced block

• Large carport with space for 4 vehicles

• Potential 1068m2 to sub-divide!!

• Securely fenced spacious 657m2 block

• Currently zoned R20 OR wait for R30

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2 Sutherland Street, Port Hedland • Situated on a 742m2 parcel of land.

• The current house on the block is a 3x1 fibro home.

• An achievable rental value of $1,700/wk • Currently zoned R80 meaning they are suitable for high density development

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Best Buy In Karratha 13 Truslove Way, Pegs Creek • 3 good sized bedrooms, 1 bathroom home two kilometres from town centre • Spacious open plan renovated kitchen with abundant cupboard space • Tiling through- out the living areas and carpet in all bedrooms • Patio area overlooking huge sparkling pool surrounded by tropical gardens

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U3/909 Pilkena Street, Tom Price

196 Forrest Crescent, Dampier

• Great outdoor area • Double carport and lock up storage shed • 3 bedrooms and study, fully airconditioned • Fully secured by rear electronic gates • Attractive external presentation

• Brand new 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Broome style villa • Ideal luxury property for your employee accommodation • Double carport with large undercover entertaining area • Quality internal modern fit-out • Fully landscaped and autoreticulation – finished to turn-key completion

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with carport under main roof • Huge 989sqm block • Currently tenanted to a corporate company • Close to schools, recreation areas and beach

$799,000

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$925,000

• 3 spacious bedrooms • Low maintenance in a great location • Solid returns with future upside • Gilt edged feature • Two year lease at $2,000 per week

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R30 Zoned Super Lot 5 Forrest Court, Onslow

• Location! Location! Location!

• 3 bedrooms with built in robes, 3 spacious bathrooms • Fully furnished and ready to go!

• Superb Alfresco entertaining area • Built in BBQ highlighted with plasma screen

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Accommodation Solver - Achieve 12.2%

1/3 Honeymoon Road, Point Samson

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72 Marniyarra Loop, Baynton

• Neatly presented 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on corner lot • Large powered shed with insulation, air conditioning and with street access • Beautiful undercover outdoor area overlooking pool and tropical gardens • Close to schools and amenities, five minutes from town centre

17 Balyarra Parkway, Baynton

Beachside Bungalow

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1 Radley Road, Baynton

$650,000

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17 Jabiru Loop South Hedland

$2,000 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

44A Pedlar Street South Hedland

$1,300 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

20 Weaver Place South Hedland

$1,600 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

18/1 Lawson Street South Hedland

$1,600 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

3x1 home, WIR in each bedroom, open plan living and dining, BGP, fully fenced yard.

Neat & tidy 3x2 with ample front and rear yard space & sizeable outdoor entertaining area, single carport.

3x1 home with combined open plan living, kitchen & dining area.

Undercover patio for entertaining.

3x2 home with good sized rooms, separate lounge & dining room, and plenty of parking.

Top quality 2x2 unit in near new complex, timber floating floorboards throughout, open plan kitchen, lounge and dining.

Spacious 4x2 home with large outdoor entertaining areas, open plan kitchen/living and dining and BGP.

9A Anderson Street $2,600 / wk Port Hedland AVAILABLE 12/01/2013 3x2, two storey family dwelling located minutes from the beach, spacious open plan kitchen and dining.

30 Counihan Crescent $3,900 / wk Port Hedland AVAILABLE NOW 5x2 executive home with stunning pretty pool views, unparalleled quality of home, first floor deck, and walk in robes to master bedroom.

Properties for Lease

Karratha

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20 Traine Crescent $2,800 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE LATE FEB

Development Opportunity

• Huge lounge room / Nice new kitchen

$1,125,000

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Port & South Hedland

$1,150,000

23 & 24 Gregory Way, Bulgarra 46 & 47 Padbury Way, Bulgarra

• WAPC Approval for Amalgamation of the 4 lots • Potential for supersizing to R40 • Huge potential with 3728m 2 footprint • Prestigious location on corner lot • Approximately 20m to the gateway of the CBD

$5,032,800

Karratha 19/15 Hillview Road Pegs Creek

$800 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated close to the Karratha CBD, schools and sporting complexes this fully furnished 1 bedroom unit is fitted with everything you need! Perfect for the busy worker or FIFO.

9 White court Baynton

$900 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Hidden behind beautiful tropical gardens this 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home is simply divine. Walk in from your front deck into your lovely open living space and instantly feel at home. With built in robes in each bedroom, a large secure back yard and garden shed look no further this property is definitely for you.

4/163 Withnell Way Bulgarra

$900 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

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

6 Lathwell Close Nickol

$1,100 / pw AVAILABLE NOW

This House has been newly renovated and offers new flooring, brand new kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The best feature of this property has to be the large open stoned paved undercover entertaining area overlooking a green low maintenance yard.

41 Tharnda Road Baynton West

$1,700 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated in sought after Baynton West this brand new quality 4x2 home is simply perfect. With double story living this home is perfect for the growing family featuring three separate living areas, gourmet kitchen and quality yard space with balcony that has stunning views of the Karratha rangers. Who wouldn’t what to live here!

Karratha: (08) 9143 1599

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R30 zoned super lot This is arguably one of Karratha’s most prestigious development opportunities!

This super lot of 3728m2 provides a perfect opportunity with this footprint to deliver a spectacular and aesthetically pleasing development, which would be at the forefront of the Pilbara market.

Superbly located opposite the commercial hub of Karratha, the lot has the potential to be re-zoned given its strategic positioning and would therefore allow an increased density, subject to approvals.

❚ The house boasts magnificence with all the finest finishings.

Move in or rent out Situated in sought after Baynton West, this immaculately presented 3x2 home boasts magnificence with all the finest finishings.

Offering large openplan living with a gourmet kitchen that leads to the undercover alfresco area, this property has oversized bedrooms and an enviable ensuite.

Built with practicality in mind and literally across the road from a master planned

park and recreation facility, this property is a must see for owner occupiers The house features three good sized carpeted bedrooms, a fenced off front yard, water wise landscaping and split system AC in all bedrooms and cassette AC in the living areas.

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Centrally located near the new water park and moments from the shopping centre, this immaculate property will lease for $2,800 per week for a huge 12.44 per cent return on investment

plus depreciation benefits.

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Lease for $1600 per week. Room to add an additional dwelling or granny flat and already has dual driveways to the lot.

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Turn up trumps in Pilbara poker tournament

By Ben Leahy If you fancy yourself a cool hand with a deck of cards, then you might want to sign up for Variety WA’s weekly Texas Hold’em poker tournaments.

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The poker tournaments kicked off on February 5 and will be held every Tuesday up to April 16.

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“It is a great reason to get out of your house and come and meet people,” Jen said.

East and decided to start up a tournament in Port Hedland because there are no tournaments around here, and it is a great way to raise funds for a good charity.

“Everybody that comes has a great time.

Jen said Variety WA Pilbara help out children who have been dealt a bad hand in life.

Jen said she had the idea for the tournament because she wanted to follow suit on her hobby while living in Sydney.

In one instance last Christmas, her team visited sick kids in hospital and handed out presents to brighten their day.

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tournament cost $30 with half going to Variety WA and half going into a jackpot prize pool for the poker players to win.

Jen said players will need determination and a cool head to progress to the grand final match on the last Tuesday and take home the big money.

To qualify for that game, they will have to collect enough points to be ranked among the top 16 players and ensure they always have an ace up their sleeves.

Pimps and prostitutes set to run loose all over Hedland

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A sell out each year, the event became an instant hit right from its first incarnation 13-years ago thanks in large part to its outrageous costumes and friendly atmosphere.

In fact, crazy costumes are so important to the event that you can’t even get in to the ball

Phone 1300 668 263 8/9 Murrena Street, Port Hedland

Hedland Water Polo Association board member Steve Smirke said it’s the one night of the year that you can wear the craziest outfit you can find and still seem normal.

“If you came to the ball and you weren’t done up in fancy dress, you would be the one looking like a goose,” Steve said.

Steve was on the Water Polo Associations board when they came up with the idea for a Pimps and Pros ball more than a decade ago and said the event immediately attracted about 400 party-goers to its first event.

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Soon there were 1,000 revellers at the annual bash.

“Now it is probably the biggest annual event on Hedland’s calendar,” Steve said.

The Water Polo Association holds the ball each year to fund their trip to play in the State’s regional water polo championships.

With the championships often being held in southern Western Australia, Steve said the cost of travel for the team quickly skyrockets.

Yet, in spite of Hedland’s isolation from the rest of the State and the fact the association’s home pool at the

South Hedland Aquatic Centre is closed for renovations, Steve said the team has a proud history.

“Water polo is probably one of the earliest sporting associations in town, dating back to the 1970s,” Steve said.

“Hedland has been successful in the country week [State regional championships] too.”

“We’ve probably won it as many times as any other association in the State.

But this weekend, the pool will be forgotten with the only water games played being those at the bar.

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Vampires and prizes in aid of cancer research

By Ben Leahy Hedland’s ladies are planning the ultimate girls night out this Friday February 15 to help raise money for the Cancer Council WA.

Kristy Godlee, the owner of clothing retailer Tarzan Loves Jane, and her team will be auctioning prizes and screening Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part at Hedland’s Matt Dann Cultural Centre.

All proceeds from Kristy’s Cancer Council WA Relay For Life event will go toward cancer research and the support of cancer patients and their families.

Kristy Godbee said her team’s inaugural Relay For Life event last year raised $6,000 and drew the biggest ever crowd to a movie screening at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre.

“This time we want to top that and bring in even more people and raise $8,000,” Kristy said.

To help raise the cash, Kristy said the Hedland business community had been extremely generous in donating an exciting prize pool.

The prizes up for grabs in the silent auction include a Luke Paul GHD hair straightener, Desert Goddess beauty packages, membership passes to Wanangkurra Stadium, Lorna Jane packs and more.

Doors open on the night at 6.30pm with a sausage sizzle and plenty of champagne and beer on hand, before the silent auction kicks off at 7pm.

Once silent auction bids have been submitted and a few drinks and lots of laughs been had by all, organisers will flick off the lights so the Hedland vampire fans can enjoy the screening of Twilight Breaking Dawn.

Businesses to donate prizes to the night include: Desert Goddess Beauty, Zen Beauty Room, Wanangkura Stadium, Lorraine Lea Linen - Julie Coad, Hedland Nutrimetics, Simply Emielle, Hospitality Inn, Repco, Sheldon Petit Photography, Esplanade Hotel, Elljay Photography, Southbound Electrical, Pike Plumbing, Tan your Hide, Diapers, Divas & Dudes, Zumba Hedland, Courthouse Gallery, Luke Paul Salon, Toyota, Pirtek Hedland, My Delicious Indulgence, Honey Evans, NorthWest Photography, Off Ya Head, and Tarzan Loves Jane also provided exciting prize packs.

Tickets cost $25 and are available from the Matt Dan Cultural Centre webpage.

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Starring: Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt Director: Rian Johnson

By Sean Smith, Karratha The year 2074 looks dangerous.

I haven’t been there, but I have.

In 2074, time travel has been invented.

It is illegal to do it, however, the mafia have different plans for its use.

If the bad guys in the future want to get rid of you, they’ll send you in the past to be taken out by a hit-man in the year 2044.

Things get very strange when the person they send back is the hitman’s future self.

Joe (Bruce Willis) sets himself on a mission now that he finds himself in the past – a mission that will ultimately save the life of his future wife.

The storyline takes a turn part way through the movie, and it focuses on a mother and her little boy.

The little boy in the future is evil, his tantrums are a highlight of things to come.

Old Joe is determined to erase him from the future.

I thought my kids could throw monumental tantrums, but wait until you see this kid.

The concept of time travel in a movie storyline is nothing new, yet the idea behind Looper is fresh and innovative.

His melt-downs involve the unintentional movement of household furniture via telekinetics and a lot of yelling.

Catching up with your former self, only to be met by a younger you brandishing a gun and trying to kill your future self is different to say the least, and that’s why I liked this movie.

Enough to make you think twice before you ask him to eat his vegetables.

You have to pay attention and stay focused, otherwise you’ll quickly lose the storyline.

The theories of wormholes and quantum physics are there, so don’t be too surprised when your future self catches up with you and wants to take you out for a beer.

Different scenarios of the past and future come into play and Old

You never know, time travel might be possible in the future.

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Shooting from the hip

By Ben Leahy If you are far too impulsive as a photographer to spend all day setting up your tripod and waiting for the perfect light, then Lomography could be for you.

Lomography is a shoot from the hip style of film photography, which encourages the photographer to shoot their surrounds in fresh and creative ways.

Budding photographers can learn about it at a series of workshops beginning February 11 at the Port Hedland Courthouse Art Gallery.

Abbie Pedersen, the regional development co-ordinator for WA cultural organisation FORM, said lomography is a photographic medium with

Pimps & Pros 2013 The Hedland Water Polo Club is hosting its annual Pimps and Pros Party to raise money for their club. It’s time to get your costume together and prepare for a MASSIVE NIGHT!!! Dress to impress!

No fancy dress=No entry! As every year, tickets are selling super so make sure you get yours or you will have to wait to next year to wear that fancy costume! This is an 18yrs+ event.

When: Saturday 9 February Time: 7pm Where: The Pier Hotel, 25 The Esplanade, Port Hedland Cost: $40 available from the Pier Hotel and Smirkey’s Sports Info: Port Hedland Water Polo Club Check out our Facebook page MONDAY 11

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Bingo Night Every Monday night, head down to the Port Hedland Golf Club for a fantastic Bingo Night.

All proceeds from bingo go back into running and maintaining the course and machinery of the club.

Send your gig guide events to news@pilbaraecho.com.au

For more information, please contact Helen Wright on 0400 200 781.

Karratha Tavern Pizza and Pint $20 5 – 9pm TUESDAY 12 Karratha Tavern Parma and Pint $20 Lunch and dinner Trivia Night at Tambrey Tavern from 7pm Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Finucane Island Club, South Hedland 18:30 – 21:30 Variety WA Pilbara is once again hosting its Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament starting today.

The tournament will be held every Tuesday from February 5 to April 16 at the Finucane Island Sports and Rec Club.

This is a great opportunity to win cash prizes at each game while supporting a good cause!

Tell your workmates! Tell your friends! Tell everybody!

Please note the Finucane Island Sports and Rec Club has a dress standard, please no high-vis uniform or work boots.

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endless possibilities.

“Lomography is a past time that any age can enjoy and be creative with, from adults of all levels of photographic knowledge to high school-aged children,” Abbie said.

“These workshops are designed for … beginners and [the] experienced and are shaped to incite and inspire creative photography and are proudly supported

by BHP Billiton.

Participants will learn tips on how to use filters and effects and create their own film.

Classes are $125 per person and include the supply of a Diana Mini + Flash camera (valued at $100 and is yours to keep) and three rolls of film and batteries.

For more info contact staff at the Courthouse Art Gallery before February 11 on 9173 1064.

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West End Movies featuring New York, I Love You When: Saturday 9 February Time: Live music and finger foods from 6pm before movie starting at 7pm Where: Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery gardens Cost: Free event but booking is essential to secure your deckchairs by collecting your tickets from the Courthouse Gallery or the Silver Star Cafe (Edgar St, Port Hedland) Info: eca@porthedland.wa.gov.au or 9158 9643

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$20 schnitzel and beer and Chase the Ace FRIDAY 15 Blanche Bar Karratha house DJs from 9pm SATURDAY 16 $20 Steak Night @ Nemo’s Cafe in Exmouth Plus full menu with fresh seafood, sumptuous steaks, big burgers and vegetarian options.

SUNDAY 17 Social Lawn Bowls Come down to Newman Club Inc every Sunday afternoon and play social lawn bowls. Non Members can play their first three games but must register thereafter. So come down and support the club and meet other members. You can create your own team or be assigned into another team.

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Double Taxation Rio Tinto looks to create takes the shine off 2000 jobs in the Pilbara superannuation

By Vicky Validakis

By Dan Collins With Pilbara locals confidence in superannuation at an all time low, the proposed changes to superannuation announced by the Federal Government on February 4 threaten to erode any remaining confidence in the system.

Under the current superannuation system, funds you and your employer contribute to superannuation are taxed when deposited into superannuation.

Then as you retire, turn 60 and begin to withdraw those funds, there would generally be no more tax to pay.

The changes proposed by our federal government would result in your funds being taxed as you and your employer contribute into super, then being taxed again as you pull the funds out of superannuation in retirement.

This proposed double taxation of superannuation would be hugely unpopular and is yet another deterrent to people using superannuation as a means of providing for their retirement.

The latest changes come on top of last year’s announcement of tighter restrictions on contributions by tax payers aged 50 years and above.

Rio Tinto will expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara with a $3 billion dollar investment set to create over 2000 jobs in the region.

While the proposed changes are not yet law, the mere fact it has been proposed can be unsettling for those contributing to their superannuation under the belief they will be able to access their superannuation in retirement without being taxed on it a second time.

Rio Tinto announced a massive $3.1 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations early last year with the majority of the investment used to extend the life of its Nammuldi iron ore mine, with the site receiving a $2 billion boost.

Given that the funds in your superannuation are generally locked away until retirement, it is understandable why people would be disgruntled at being told those funds are now going to be taxed a second time.

The author is a local Accountant at Hedland Accounting & Finance in Plaza Arcade on Edgar St, Port Hedland. Dan is contactable on 9173 2060.

The information provided is of a general nature and should not be considered to be advice. For advice on how this information relates to your specific situation, please contact your financial advisor.

A further $1.1 billion will be used on early works to expand the company’s Cape Lambert port and rail facilities including the construction of a 130MW power station at the company’s Cape Lambert port and rail facilities.

Premier and State Development Minister Colin Barnett said the Western Australia economy was set to benefit from the investment.

“This major investment by Rio Tinto will create almost 1,500 construction jobs and secure ongoing employment for more than 700 people,” Barnett said.

“The Nammuldi mine, 60km north-west of Tom Price, includes a major investment in mine infrastructure, which will see iron ore mined below the water table and increase the mine’s production limit from eight to 23 million tonnes a year.”

“At Cape Lambert, Rio Tinto will build a state-of-the-art, fuel efficient 130MW power station to feed into Rio Tinto’s integrated power network.

This additional power source will help meet the port’s power needs

as annual capacity grows from 85 million tonnes to 235 million tonnes by 2015,” he added.

In announcing the expansion last year, Rio Tinto Australia chief executive Sam Walsh predicted iron ore demand from Asia was “forecast to grow strongly”.

He said the investments at Cape Lambert and Nammuldi were a “significant milestone” in the company’s plans to increase its WA iron ore operations by 50 per cent.

“This major investment

by Rio Tinto will create almost 1,500 construction jobs and secure ongoing employment for more than 700 people.”

Rio said the Nammuldi expansion was expected to deliver first ore in the third quarter of 2014 and increase the mine’s life by 14 years.

Iron ore prices have strengthened in the last four months, with analysts predicting the mining sector would benefit from a renewed investment.

Source: Australian Mining www.miningaustralia.com.au

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4X2 quiet street of Baynton West, 12 mths old, open plan kitchen/dining/living, carpeted bedrooms with built in robes walk in robe to master, split system air cons, double carport plus boat/trailer parking, 2 outdoor living areas and lush lawns, auto retic. Avail now, $1600 p/w neg Ph 0458 051 804 ALFRESCO Villa/ Granny Flat $600 pw independent from main house on a Tambrey residential property,self contained, quiet environment, fully furnished. All utilities inclusive Ph 0400 806 992 Ktha DAMPIER House for rent- 3 x 1. Large block,very close to the beach and Shops.

Rental terms and conditions are neg. $1250 wk including all gardening. Please contact 0409 981 370 to arrange viewing.

EASTER at Cable Beach. 3BR resort villa in Murray Road.

Self contained, fully furnished, linen, crockery, cutlery.

Sleeps 6. Full 7 days for just $840. Phone 0417 090 063 or email hoskingwa @ gmail.com FULLY furnished room available, single bed, fridge, microwave, air con, computer desk, and more...clean & nice house. Feel like you are at home, $350 per week bills are included.

Single female preferred.

Please call or leave a voice message to Sandra on 9144 4682

NEW 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, fully self contained and furnished. W/ machine, double shower, bio folding doors looking over inground pool, A/C x2. Parking x 2.

Foxtel. $750wk. No pets. Ph 0404 240 297.

ROOM available Pegs Creek. Suit mature person, partly furnished. Broadband wifi and Foxtel. $330 per week and share of power etc. Contact 0407 984 537 or 0412 060 964.

ROOM for rent in Millars Well, furnished house, $375 p/w. Please contact Nath on 0416 730 560 for details.

SINGLE female or male 36 plus. Room available in clean and tidy house, must be working and like dogs. Outdoor smoking, large a/g pool. $350pw plus 30% power. The right place for the right person. Ph 0409 852 931.

STUDIO Apartment.

Fully self contained, private kitchen, bathroom, Foxtel. In Baynton area. S/Pool, Parking. Bills lncl 2wk bond $550wk.

No pets. Ph 0404 240 297 accommodation ~~ACCOMODTION WANTED wanted 4X2 home with pool wanted to rent in Baynton/Nickol.

Long lease for family of corporate client. Ph 0417 825 178 (KTA)

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FOR sale - Baby Bjorn carrier plus two original bibs $180 Baby swing $50, Wooden playpen $60, Small playpen $45, Electric breast pump $55, Jolly Jumper $55 (new, never used), Electric steriliser $70, Baby boy clothing - sizes 0000-0 $1 ea., Belly Bra - small size $10.

Please call anytime 0437 146 578 . boating ~~BOATING 28’ Mako Deep V Centre Console. 2007 Twin 200HP Yamaha 4-Strokes ~ 170hrs.

950L fuel tank. Ally tandem trailer. Radar, Raymarine C120, Lowrance HDS10, Jensen sound, 3x batteries. Taco GS370 Outriggers.

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ALUMINIUM centre console 4.88 metre.

75 mercury 00’. 4 life jackets, flares, GPS sounder (Lowance model). First aid kit, VHF radio, bilge pump, 2 tank (60 litre) boat runs very well. $10,000. Ph 0400 718 470 KTHA

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Bayliner Trophy Walkabout 6.3M Yamaha 175HP motor (<50hrs) Roadmaster Trailer, new tyres & loads of extras inc all safety gear. Excellent condition $45000 ono 0402511595 KTA PH

BAYLINER Trophy Walkabout 6.3M Yamaha 175HP motor (<50hrs) Roadmaster Trailer, new tyres & loads of extras including all safety gear. Excellent condition $45000 ono. Ph 0402 511 595 KTA /PH

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SEA Doo RXP255 2011.

Only done 9 hours, 255 horsepower supercharged, 12 months rego, just had first service. Comes with Sea doo cover, Jet Pilot vest and two spare vests. $18000 ONO. Located in Karratha Ph: 0418 905 212 SKICRAFT Century RV 2005, Easytow trailer, paint/gal, built Dec 2012.

Mercuiser 330hp Black Scorpion.

80hrs, tower + racks, cover, wakeplate, stereo, immaculate condition, $55,000.

Ph 0448 598 589.

KTA camping && ~~CAMPING outdoors OUTDOORS FOR Sale Fibreglass surfski, good condition, needs new skegs and a paddle. $70 ono Pickup Dampier. Tel 0407 427 684

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1994 Coromal Caravan, double bed (new matress), 2 aircons (roof and window) , oven, stove & Small fridge. (no shower or toilet) $11,000 ONO Ph: 0418 905 212.

Located in Karratha.

FIFTH Wheeler 30’ 1 slide out plus rear sliding door “Cougar” 2003 F250 7.3lt diesel 200,000 ks. Will deliver. $130,000.

Ph 0429 925 421.

Excellent condition.

JAYCO Sterling 2007. Urgent sale.

Great condition and extras including carport and annexe.

Port Hedland. $34000.

Must sell immediately.

Negotiable.

Phone 0430 424 631.

JAYCO STERLING 25ft 2007 Immaculate van, 2 single beds, ensuite, wash/ machine, plenty of room, 4 water tanks, insect annexe.

Good backyard accommodation or to see Australia. More details phone 9965 5471 Geraldton. $46,000 Ono. MILLARD 1979 16ft, new aircon, flat screen tv, new fridge/ freezer, 12 volt power with solar panel, new tyres, recent refurb, good condition. $7000 Ono. Ktha Ph 0405 563 109 NEED some accommodation?

Spinafi x 09. Luxury on road. Touring Van, 18 foot 6 inches.

Internal queen size bed.

Combination shower and toilet, full stove, microwave, large fridge, fully equipped, 2 gas bottles as new. Excellent buy. $54,500.

Private Sale. Phone 0409 611 632(Brisbane)

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FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 3X1 HOME IN SOUTH HEDLAND, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - $1700 PER WEEK. Phone: 9328 7428

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DAMPIER - 4bed with study, below ground pool under shade sails, back patio, front patio, carport, plus large lock up garage, and garden shed. Plenty of space to park a boat.

Clean and tidy. $1600 per week. Call 0438 924 842.

KARRATHA - Large room, fully furnished, TV, Ceiling fan, air con and walking distance to town.

Seeking clean and tidy single person who is working full-time. $400 per week, two weeks week advance, and two weeks bond.

This includes water, power and a cleaner once a week. 0487 397 405 ~~FOR SALE for sale

4X4 33” x 12.5 x 15 Toyota tyres & rims x 6. Good tread $950.00 ono. Phone 0418 806 433 Karratha B A L L I S T I C inflatable tube “seabiscuit” (1 person). Only used once. Worth $219.00. selling for $100.00.

Kta Ph 0419 976 261.

BED KING SINGLE ENSEMBLE with head/bookshelf/2 drawer bedside in exel condition. $100 ono.

Ph 0403 754 281 KTA

BOAT seat $35.00 ono. Phone Peter 0417 901 065 BUNK BED - Single bunkers. Pine bunk with underbed drawers + mattresses.

Good condition $300 ONO Ph KTA 0437 260 027 CLARK Rubber Sea Breeze above ground pool. New on pallet.

5.3m Long 3m wide and 1.32m deep. Salt water chlorinated, 1hp pump, cartridge filter, ladder. Sitting on a pallet ready for installation. $7k approx new looking for $5k ONO. http:// w w w. c l a r k r u b b e r. com.au/clarks p a c e s a v e r- s e a breeze.html Ph 9185 2695

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CURTAINS - Brand new large cream/ fawn coloured velvet curtains. Fully lined.

Covers up to 5m.

Would suit a home theatre room or lounge. Long drop. $150 ono. Call 0438 924 842 FOR sale - portable massage chair Homedics brand $70, excellent condition, please call anytime 0437 146 578 HAMMER Drill Heavy duty $550.00 ono. Phone Peter 0417 901 065 HYUNDAI 97, Low Kilometres, 5 door hatch, licensed, air conditioning, tinted windows, good condition, good reliable car $4300 phone 0451 074 577 JOCKEY wheel, electric 12 volt. $500.00 ono. Phone Peter 0417 901 065 LONG board - Surf Board $80.00. KTA Ph 0419 976 261

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Rest in Peace Stafford (Richard) Passed away suddenly on 3rd February 2013.

Dearly loved husband of Ingrid (Maus). Devoted Father of Ben and Carla, Paul, Robyn, Anthony, Ben and Amy, and Nicole. Loving Opa of Coby, Caleb, Lucy and Abby.

To the world you were but one, But to us you were the world.

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MANDURAH central spacious 3 bed, 2bath unit security gate entry, lock up garage & carport.

Walk to shops/cafe strip, bus at the front door. Estuary views. $495,000. Ph 0422 585 963 MOBILE HOME. Mitsubishi 4 cylinder truck manual, petrol, 5 speed. CD-stacker, CB, 209,000kms.

Sleeps 4, double over cab, exc fridge/ stove, toilet/shower and tow bar. Digital TV/DVD, reverse A/C. Live in or travel time off. Excellent through out. $24,500 ONO Ph: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218.

OVEN Westinghouse Kimberly fan forced, electric. Near new $400 Ono. Ph 0429 958 554 Jenny MOTORHOME 38ft Bedford Coach.

Fully fitted, home on wheels. Sleeps 5, Full kitchen and bathroom.

Lots of storage. Rego June13. Happy to email out photos on request. Located in South Hedland. $60,000 ONO. Mark & Claudia 0420 297 633.

RED Deuter kid comfort back packkid carrier - good condition, awesome parents tool for hiking the Pilbara. For Sale $130.00 Karratha phone: 0438 885 180 SAUSAGE Roller Cooker Electric $350.00 ono. Phone Peter 0417 901 065 STEEL weld mesh fence 900mm h x approx 20 metre length with 2 PA gates and posts - good condition. For sale $900. Phone 0438 885 180 Karratha SWAG (dble) $125; TV Cabinet $100; Challenger X Trainer $650; Dining table & 4 chairs $65. All reasonable offers considered.

Please call 0428 155 656 or 0439 634 955

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WOMEN’S Salomon Trail Running Shoes (Dark Cloud/ Light Onix/Dark Bay Blue) Waterproof & breathable Gore-tex.

Synthetic leather with a protective rubber toe cap at the front. Brand new with Tags Paid $150 sell for $120.

Size 7.5 US (Karratha Pick-up) 0413 234 369 garage sale ~~GARAGE SALE COMBINED garage sale, lots of household furniture. 17A & B Marsh Way, sat-sun 16-17 Feb 7.00-12.00 GARAGE sale.

0800. 17 Peirl Way Karratha. Baby items.

Household items and fishing gear.

HOUSE Sale, everything must go.

Sunday 10. No early birds. 8 Kybra Way, Baynton.

SUNDAY 10/02. 831 Clarkson Way. Bunks and singles, mattress’, kitchenware, tools etc ~~IN MEMORIUM in memorium

WE are holding a service to celebrate the life of Mark Charles Middleton. All friends and colleagues are welcome to join us at The Karratha Country Club at 5.00pm on Saturday 16th February. ~~LOST lost

TINY. A small male mix breed dog white with flecks brown 6 months old, missing since 29th Jan from 1009 Coolawanyah Rd. All very concerned for his welfare.

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SUZUKI Across 250cc. 1994 Blue.

Fully serviced. New tyres. New Battery.

Comes with bike cover. Surplus to requirements. $2800 ono. Call 0408 919 971 YAMAHA XT 250 2009 model. Well maintained $4000. Ph 0447623107

JUNIOR SQUASH STARTS: Dampier February 8th, 3 -4:30pm. Karratha (KEC) February 9th, 3-5pm. For more information contact David 0400 640 404.

NICKOL Cricket Club require more cricketers to fill our side (Mens grade) for Saturday afternoon games.

Training sessions T h u r s d a y afternoons at 5pm. Interested cricketers of all levels should call: Michael 0448 481 685 or Kymron - 0400 157 537.

SAHAJA Yoga Meditation. Every Thursday 6.30pm at Frank Butler Community Centre (Bulgara oval). Free Contact 0422 665 814 or 0420 872 874

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TUITION - Drum lessons, highly experienced Sydney live and session drummer. All ages welcome. Free set of used sticks to get you going! Call Julian 0457 093084 KTA ~~PETS pets

MY female Ragdoll is in desperate need for a boyfriend, if you have a intact purebred male Ragdoll cat and can help please call Beck 0437 883 563 to sort out details.

Thanks.

Soggidog Karratha

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

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Abandoned Vehicles 1997 Hyundai Excel Red 1ABP 806 Vin KMHUD11NPWU324455 1999 Ford Falcon Sedan White 1ALE 453 Vin 6FPAAAJGSWXD31965 1996 Holden Barina White No Plates Vin BK1849SRF6878T249026 These vehicles are located at Gap Ridge Village Karratha.

To claim ownership of any of the above vehicles call 91437618 otherwise vehicles will be removed.

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DAMPIER House for Private Sale. Further Price reduction to $960,000 negotiable.

On n o a g e n t p r o p e r t y. com.au Property ID: 13571. 3 x 1 with a study. 9x6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced lockable backyard.

Renoed throughout.

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Richard Stafford The management and staff at Pilbara Echo would like to wish the extended family of Richard Stafford our sincere condolences for their recent loss.

We are deeply saddened by your loss.

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Stafford The Funeral Service for Mr Richard Stafford of Karratha, formerly of Mundijong will take place in our Chapel, 312 South Street, Hilton commencing at 10am WEDNESDAY (13.02.2013).

Cremation will take place privately at a later time. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to the Association for the Blind WA.

At this sad time, we would like to thank Richard, Ingrid and Nicole for their friendship and dedication to the Echo since our first edition.

Alan Richardson Director

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employment ~~EMPLOYMENT WANTED wanted ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BABY SITTER IN KARRATHA? I’m available most week night and weekends.

I currently hold a Diploma in Children’s Services, current first aid and working with children’s check.

Please email for prices and availablity. kt.stamp@hotmail. com ~~ENGAGEMENTS for rent “ 4X2 quiet street of Baynton West, 12 mnths old, open plan kitchen/dining/living, carpeted bedrooms with built in robes walk in robe to master, split system air cons, double carport plus boat/trailer parking, 2 outdoor living areas and lush lawns, auto retic. Avail now, $1600 p/w neg 0458 051 804 BE Quick! Brand New 4x2 house with Study and Boat space available from Feb 2013.

Located on Baynton Drive. Boat space will be completely landscaped with grass therefore can use as yard. Modern and spacious. Pet Friendly. Long term leasing options available. $1700/ week. Call Zak on 0420 211 111 CHEAP room available, Dampier $325 p/w all bills included including Foxtel and wifi.

Ducted aircon and ceiling fan in room.

4 bedroom house sharing with young friendly housemates.

Feel free to come have a look, available to move in now. Contact Dane 0401 636 147

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NORTHERN HOUSE. 3 bed, double brick.

Excellent tiles/carpets.

Easy backyard, fenced with new colour bond.

2nd drive to large liveable shed at back of block. Sep toilet/ shower. Plenty of parking for boat. Exc tenant at $350pw.

FIFO live-in at back option. $325,000 ONO. Ph 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218.

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Karratha Touch Association

2013 Mixed Competition

Nominations are now open for teams who wish to participate in the 2013 Mixed Competition.

Games will held on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm at Windy Ridge Oval, Dampier.

The season will start on Feb 27th 2013. (Subject to oval availability.) Nominations are limited to the first 18 teams. Please email karratha.touch@hotmail. com for a registration pack.

AGM

Annual General Meeting RSL Karratha AGM, will be held on Friday February 22nd, 6.30pm start.

All positions to be made vacant, all need to be filled, interested in being includeded come along.

Bar open 7pm

GAWTHORNE DRIVE

NOR WEST JOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday 23 February 2013 commencing at 10am All Seasons Hotel, Searipple Road Karratha Poolside Meeting Room

All new members are welcome!

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H O L D E N Commodore sedan.

2005 LPG/petrol.

Automatic well looked after.Just had major service, incl sparkplugs.Cd player.

Aircon.

Registered till aug 2013. Just over 164000 kms. $9000.00. Ph 0404 080 116.

HOLDEN Colorado Roo bar stainless steel 2009 model, excellent condition $250. Ph 0488 600 977 HOLDEN Viva Sedan 2007 FOR SALE in Bulgarra. 11 months Rego, Full service history, Manual, 152,000km. $7790 ono, call Jenny 0457 263 100

HYUNDAI 97, Low Kilometres, 5 door hatch, licensed, air conditioning, tinted windows, good condition, good reliable car $4300 phone 0451 074 577 HYUNDAI Accent 2007, Black, Auto, 100,400kms, Karratha $8,000 o.n.o. phone 0403 853 200 MAZDA Bravo 94.

Not running. New starter and radiator.

Make an offer. Ph 0430 488 567.

Baynton MAZDA 6 Hatch 2007, 5sp auto, metallic blue, tinted windows, seat covers, mats, full service history, good condition, 65,000km’s, $14,000. Ph 9185 2399.

NISSAN PULSAR, Sedan, Automatic, cruise control, well maintained, 77,000kms, 2004, $7900.

Contact John 0410 613 293.

Location: Karratha TOYOTA Hilux SR5, 2009 (AUTO) 48,000km, Steinbauer diesel chip, 3 inch Taipan exhaust, Tough Dog 2 inch lift kit, long range fuel tank, 17inch mags, Cooper STT Tyres, HID Spotties, Tray Liner, black $49000 ONO Ph: 0418905212 (located Karratha) TOYOTA RAV4 SUV, 5 speed manual. 5 doors, AWD, A/C 2.5 l, 200000 km, fuel efficient. Rego due in may. Well looked after, major service in Nov, 4 new tyres (Dec), 3 year warranty available. $8000 Ph: 0468 372 951 - KTA

VT Commodore 2000 model V6 aircon, auto, very good condition, white. $4800 ono. Ph 0448 602 120. KTA. VY II Commodore Acclaim Wagon (Silver) 2003 $7,900.

Low Kms (129,200), Rego to 31/03/13, 18” Alloy Rims x 5, Black Leather seats & Interior, Reece Tow Hitch, Aircon, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, good body & interior, excellent engine (full service history). Call Pete on 0405 355 191 (KTA) ~~WANTED

SHED builder for 25 x 18 x 5.5m to be erected in Exmouth LIA. Call Steve 0429 100 630.

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AGM -Monday 18th February 2013 6.30pm @ Karratha Kats, Millars Well ALL POSITIONS ARE VACANT FOR 2013 Nominations are sought for: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Registrar

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Junior Football will not commence for season 2013 until these positions are filled.

AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS

A minimum of 2 representatives from each club are required to attend AGM Any inquiries to Ritchie Patching 9185 6695

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Sally Habets and Benjamin Berry would like to express their immense gratitude to the neighbours, AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS WIDE TREATMENTS friends, total strangers and AUSTRALIA organisations REALIGN THE ATLAS that helped us following the sudden death of AND HELP SOLVE: our precious Shayne prior to Christmas.

These people include Tasha, Coral, Nadine, Damien and family, Russell, Debbie, Toni, Sam, BJ and Matt, Annette, Giselle and family, Josh and his brother, John and Clint, Rosy in Perth, all the staff at Pilbara Mental Health Service, Roslyn at Population Health, staff at Karratha Primary School especially Shona and Martin, Father Steven and the Catholic Church, Doctors and Nurses at Nickol Bay Hospital, staff at Nickol Bay Jewellers, Rose at Collins Booksellers, the T Ball Association, the Salvation Army, the kind staff at Centelink, Karratha Library and Ataps, Carolyn at CRS, Glenda, staff at I-Tech, St John’s Ambulance Service and Karratha Police especially Constable Huxley. Most of these people were strangers and we have been overwhelmed by people welcoming us into their families, including us in their outings and celebrations, giving us gifts of home cooked food, practical help, understanding, consideration, support, someone to talk to, Christmas presents and so much more. I had no idea there were so many kind, generous people in Karratha.

Thank you from Sally and Ben.

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Admin Assistant We require an Admin Assistant to work in a busy onsite office in South Hedland.

The position is 3 to 4 days a week with flexibility, could suit school hours and would start immediately.

The role includes all areas of office work and data entry.

MYOB experience favourable but not essential.

The successful applicant must be able to work in a team environment.

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Office Administrator Required • Administration experience preferred • Computer Literacy and Competency • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work • Willing to learn heavy haulage Hours will be flexible and will be discussed at interview, please forward your resume to graham@petertippetthaulage.com.au

PRINT ESTIMATOR

Coral Coast Print is seeking a well organised, customer focused print estimator to be the first point of contact for our company.

This fast paced job will involve: • Customer Service • Calculating cost of print jobs • Basic graphic design Previous experience in a printing related industry is highly desirable To apply, contact alan@coralcoastprint.com.au or drop a resume into shop 2 / 18 Hedland Place, Karratha.

Earn extra cash If you’ve got some spare time on the weekend, become a Pilbara Echo letterbox distributor and earn some extra cash for your family Areas available: Port Hedland South Hedland Dampier • Karratha Tom Price • Onslow Exmouth

Pilbara Access are seeking an Administration Officer to join our Karratha Branch.

This role is widely diverse and if you have the following skills and experiences, please forward your resume to karrathaadmin@pilbaraaccess.com.au · Administration and office experience minimum 5 years · Microsoft Office Program experience including Excel and Outlook · Customer Service experience · Attention to Detail Duties include the following, but not restricted to · Booking of flights in and out of Karratha · Customer Service · Maintenance of registers and rosters · Booking of vehicle & truck servicing and maintenance · Administration support to the Coastal Management · Liaising with human resources in Perth for manning levels on current and upcoming shut downs/works. · Payroll data entry · Basic office duties – Stationery & tea room ordering as well as staff housing supplies This position is Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm. Must be able to work well under pressure and in a diverse role.

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: • Carpenters • CN Operators • Rio Tinto inducted concretors • Industrial Cleaners • Administrators • Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic • boilermakers

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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Cleaners wanted

Must have some experience

PLANT MECHANIC

Lift Equipt are looking for a Plant Mechanic to join their dynamic team.

• Above award wages offered.

• Must have a current drivers licence.

Great Hourly rates Immediate start

If this sounds like the position for you please email your resume to Brett Johnston at brett@liftequipt.com.au or phone for more details on (08)9144 4250.

PLANT MECHANIC

Send resume to ultimatecateringandcleaning@gmail.com

Hickory Group (WA) Pty Ltd are the appointed builders for

PORT VIEW Apartments McKay St, Port Hedland

Interested Subcontractors & Suppliers can contact us at Email tendersWA@hickory.com.au

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Li- Equipt are looking for an experienced Plant Mechanic to join their dynamic team.

Above award wages offered.

Must have a current drivers licence.

If this sounds like the posiHon for you please email your resume to BreJ Johnston at breJ@li-equipt.com.au or phone for more details on (08) 91444 250.

Mammoet is the worldwide leader in heavy lifting and transport projects. We are active in petrochemical; civil; offshore and energy projects. Worldwide we have over 3600 employees. Mammoet has a culture which is informal, open and professional, geared to new technological developments, customer service and satisfaction among the employees.

Mammoet Australia Pty Ltd, is currently seeking an enthusiastic; dedicated; pro-active locally based Administrator for our Port Hedland Depot to fill a position that has recently become available.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Create Purchase orders as requested by Management and ensure timely release and posting goods received • Assisting the depots with basic administration duties • Office reception • Other duties as required Experience: • 2 to 3 years previous Administration experience • SAP experience preferred Mammoet is an equal opportunity employer. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

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They must be Western Power accredited and HR Licence or above preferred.

Full Time Permanent Position.

Attractive rates depending on experience. Our company is based north of the river in Perth.

Email resume to: admin@jkaexcavations.com.au

Government of Western Australia

Please send all resume’s to HR.Australia@mammoet.com Or deliver to 14 Leehey street Wedgefield.

Bookings: 1300 655 720 or online

Australia Post is seeking tenders from companies, or persons willing to form companies, to deliver mail under contract arrangements in the Delivery Area listed below.

Australia Post has a commitment to providing a consistent and personal service to its customers. Therefore, as far as practicable the successful tenderer should be able to supply the same commitment to deliver the articles each day in the Delivery Area.

The successful tenderer will have sufficient time to make arrangements to comply with the conditions of the contract, including the procurement of a suitable vehicle. Training will initially be provided to the successful tenderer, who is then required to train its own personnel.

All genuine tenders and enquiries are welcome. However, Australia Post is not obliged to accept the lowest or indeed any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders if it considers that it is in the interests of Australia Post to do so.

INVITATIONS TO TENDER FOR DELIVERY SERVICE

Department for Child Protection

Child Protection Worker Parent Support Country Services Web Search No: 008652, 008655 Level/Salary: Level 1, SC $57,904 - $79,390 pa – PSGOGA *Benefits may include: District Allowance, Fully subsidised GROH to eligible applicants & Utilities Subsidies* The Child Protection Worker Parent Support complies with the provisions of the Parental Support & Responsibility Act 2008.

To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. or Ph: 9222 2901.

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Mail Delivery Contract

For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Mel Curran on (08) 9185 0200.

Location: Newman, Roebourne & other Pilbara locations.

Tenders are invited for the delivery of mail from 1st April 2013 for the following Delivery Area.

MAIL SERVICE NUMBER & DESCRIPTION MS 653 DAMPIER STREET MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE Operates from Karratha Post Office FREQUENCY (3 days per week) (Mon-Wed-Fri) Note: Requires both van & motorcycle.

For tender forms, full details and further information, contact: The Manager, Mail Delivery Contract Unit Locked Bag 119, WELSHPOOL WA 6986 Telephone: 9237 4621 Or Email: wa.mailcontracts@auspost.com.au (please provide postal address) Tenders must be submitted in the envelope provided and addressed to Mail Contract Unit by the closing date and time.

TENDERS WILL CLOSE AT 12 noon on Wednesday, 27th February 2013 AG72197

Closing Date: Monday, 18 February 2013 at 4.00pm.

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DUCT INSTALLERS/ SHEET METAL WORKERS APPLY YOUR EXPERTISE Karratha based.

We’re seeking Rio Tinto inducted Duct Installers/Sheet Metal Workers who are based in Karratha and immediately available.

A leading engineering contractor requires experienced and qualified candidates to supplement their existing site teams due to an increase in newly awarded contracts.

You’ll require a current RIO SAP number, working at heights with RIO GAP training, EWP/Scissor Ticket, RIO medical less than 28 days old (if possible) and your own transportation. You must be local to Karratha as no accommodation is provided.

A six month contract with the possibility of an ongoing position is on offer. Register today and start tomorrow.

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Contact Liam Miller at liam.miller@hays.com.au or 08 9254 4513.

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PRODUCTION ALL-ROUNDER REQUIRED FULL TIME

PRINTING • SIGN MAKING BINDING • GRAPHIC DESIGN We’re seeking an extra set of hands to assist us in all aspects of digital printing, binding and sign making.

Applicants with previous experience should apply, however experience is not essential.

Email jobs@coralcoastprint.com.au or meet the team at 2 / 18 Hedland Place, Karratha WA 6714

We print on-site in the Pilbara Most of our items can be printed on-site for a lightning fast turnaround.

We’ll cross the finish line first while the others are still in transit from Perth.

To give your business the edge over the competitors, visit the award winning team at Coral Coast Print.

• Business cards • Letterheads • Invoice Books • Safety Books • Menus • Flags & Banners • Promotional Items • Fridge Magnets • Posters • Stickers • Stubby Holders • Flyers • Loyalty Cards • Calenders • Plan Prints • Large Lamination

• Distribution • Invitations • Envelopes • Note Pads • Magazines • Photographic Prints • Canvas Printing • Mouse Mats • Booklets • Magazines • Wire Binding • Point of Sale • Shop Displays • Brochures • Flyers • Stationery

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Eagles land in Hedland and Newman Karratha Taekwondo CLub Training will commence on Monday 11th February Juniors: 5.30 – 6.30 pm Seniors: 6.30 – 7.30 pm Karratha Senior High School Gym – Turner Way Bulgarra Instructors: John Maxfield & Lisa Ferguson Enquiries: 0438900420 after 4.30pm Kthataekwondo@hotmail.com

By Ben Leahy West Coast Eagles footballers Josh Kennedy and Dean Cox hit the Pilbara last Thursday February 7 to help Newman and Hedland students improve their sporting and study pursuits.

West Coast ruckman Cox made his way to Newman Senior High School while key forward Josh Kennedy visited Hedland Senior High School as part of the Eagle’s Kicking Goals program.

The duo conducted football clinics with the students before talking about the importance of sport and education.

Kicking Goals is a program run in the Pilbara in conjunction with the Swan Districts Football Club and BHP Billiton and is one of Australia’s largest regional based AFL mentoring programs.

It is a curriculum-based, incentive program whereby students must meet performance indicators to reap attractive rewards.

Among the incentives for Kicking Goals students are 10 visits by Eagles players each year and the chance to play in a

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curtain raiser game before a West Coast Eagles home match.

The most sought after prize, however, is the Melbourne incentive trip, where three lucky Kicking Goals students are taken to watch some of the best AFL matches of the season live at the MCG and Docklands.

Kicking Goals co-ordinators claim the

program has helped play a part in a 35 per cent decrease in criminal activity in the Pilbara as well as a marked reduction in anti-social behaviour at Newman and Hedland high schools.

One of the biggest benefits to the community is the 200 hours of personal time each student spends in community volunteering.

Mike aiming to ride his bike all the way to Vegas

By Ben Leahy South Hedland resident Mike Gilbert has inched closer to his goal of competing in the World Triathlon Championships in the United States after a strong performance in the State Titles last weekend.

Mike battled sweltering conditions to come third in the Western Australian State Triathlon Championships for the 45-49-years age group.

The race was run over the same distance as Olympic triathlons, which are made up of a 1,500 metre swim, 40 kilometre cycle and 10 kilometre run.

Mike said he was happy just to get through the race following a demanding training schedule leading into the event.

“I rode 1500km in the three weeks leading up to this race so I was by no means fresh while racing, hence I’m extremely happy with my result,” Mike said.

“This was the first race this season, with [my goal being to] qualify for the World

Supporting the Red & the Blue FALCONS FOOTBALL CLUB We are looking for Trainers/Strappers/ Boundary Umpires for 2013 New Players just arrived in Karratha also Welcome.

Training at Bulgarra Oval every Mon/Wed/Fri 6pm Contact Clayton MB:0428 157 600 Lets make this a Season to

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For Massage Come and meet one of our sexy, sensual ladies in a discreet and relaxing environment.

Every evening from 7pm till late. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1-5pm by appointment. Most major credit cards accepted.

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Karratha golfers crown their latest Mug of the Month With GCS sponsoring this weekend’s round of golf, 65 golfers hit the fairways to try their luck at Stroke in February’s Monthly Mug competition.

Email bookings@pilbaraclassies.com.au

Busty Asian beauty, here to please. Book early

Marie Nottle was the deserved overall Monthly Mug winner, and with a fantastic score of 68, she also won the Best Lady & Best Veteran on the day – well done Marie.

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Triathlon Championship 70.3 in Las Vegas [in the United States] in September.”

The Las Vegas championship is run over a 1.9 kilometre swim course, 90 kilometre cycle and 21 kilometre run.

Mike expects his blood, sweat and tears in the Pilbara to pay dividends at the event.

“Obviously training in the Pilbara heat will be similar to that of the Nevada desert and should assist in a great result,” Mike said.

But before he can get that result, Mike will have to earn his spot in the Vegas race by getting a podium finish in one of the qualifying races around the world.

To secure that place he aims to compete in a number of races, including the Australian National Championships in Queensland, the Busselton half ironman, the Fiji International Triathlon, Hawaii half ironman, Italy half ironman and the Germany Ironman.

It looks like he will be covering more miles than Australia Post this year.

3rd

Tim Buxton on 70

4th

Alf Martin on 71

5th

Ken Willcocks on 71

NOVELTIES WINNERS: Nearest Pins: #3 Marie Nottle, #8 Tim Buxton, #11 Carl Kleynhanns, #16 Gina Hipworth Longest Putt: #1 June Worsley, #10 Jude Chapman Best 2nd Shot: #9 Bill Saw Longest Drive: #2 Tom McEachern, #17 Ben Tawhiti Last but not least, the highly anticipated N.A.G.A award went to Brian Gill, who fought off some close competition to accept the title.

For more information on competitions or social golfing sessions please contact the Clubhouse on 9185 1045 or Gina Hipworth on 0407 981 479.

Best Gross – Darren Beier

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Rankin cod have been thick in many areas, according to both anglers and divers lately.

Rankin cod can take to baits and lures, including soft plastics, hard bodied lures and jigs.

Rankin can be found in waters from around 10-120 metres deep.

They are very good eating, and you can release them well in the shallow waters, but they often suffer barotrauma in deep water.

If you are fishing in deep waters, make sure you have a release weight on board to aid in the release of these fish.

Maggie Wright was shore fishing along the beaches at the north of the cape using a 30 pound line recently.

Maggie forgot the bait, so she improvised and used a crab found washed up on the beach.

That resulted in her catching a 7 kilogram Chinaman fish that was 72 centimetres long.

What a great catch?

Maggie has entered herself in the monthly fishing comp and could win $50 to spend in store.

Bernie Pilkington was the winner from January.

Bernie lives down south, but thinks coming in-store to use the voucher is a great excuse to come

back up for another holiday very soon.

Ashley Barlow from Perth was in Exmouth recently with some mates from Perth.

The crew headed out to the islands in a large boat and also had a tinny they used travelling down the west coast toward Perth.

Ashley is an avid free-diver and managed to get a good selection of fresh fish during his stay, including green jobfish, coral trout, rankin cod and longtail tuna.

The tuna are a very difficult fish to target on the spear.

When trying to catch them with a boat, it can be like chasing rainbows, as they move quickly and tend to swim deep when you get near them.

Ashley did a great job at spearing one of these fish.

Long-tail tuna are a great tasting fish for sashimi.

It is important to ensure you put the fish straight into a saltwater and ice

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slurry for optimal quality eating, especially in this summer heat.

Wickham’s Lawson Humphries has taken a step to becoming a new indigenous tennis star after winning the 10 and under State singles championship in Busselton in January.

Nine-year old Lawson travelled down to Busselton between January 26-29 to compete in the tournament and quickly turned heads.

He was in impressive form and remained undefeated throughout the four-day tournament.

His achievement is remarkable because unlike his opponents, he does not have access to coaching or regular competition.

Instead, Lawson and his father drive into Karratha on Monday evenings to play social tennis at the Karratha tennis courts where Lawson works on improving his game.

Lawson’s ambition is to become Australia’s next indigenous tennis champion.

Ant Simper and his partner Tracey were in Exmouth this week.

The couple regularly visit Exmouth and hope to call Exmouth home one day soon.

Ant particularly loves his fishing and dropped in to Learmonth on the way in to town.

The tide had just turned and was on the rise.

He couldn’t believe the sea-life that was there.

• Young Wickham tennis champ Lawson Humphries with his trophy

Queenfish, trevally, cod, jacks, shovelnose sharks, bait, birds and all sorts greeted him.

Ant caught and released so many queenfish that he lost count.

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A touch of success

By Ben Leahy Karratha’s ladies and men Touch Footballers are set to take on Western Australia’s best in the State Touch Championships next weekend February 15 to 17.

The Karratha team will compete in the mixed, open age category and are taking plenty of confidence into the tournament in Perth, having won the title last year.

Touch player Kate Pratt said Karratha’s league is full of talent.

“We are really lucky because we have got an amazing bunch of people living here at the moment, who have played touch at fairly high levels,” Kate said.

Kate added that Karratha’s team had not only won the State’s mixed title last year, but also claimed the North West Championships trophy for the past 12-years.

However, Karratha’s team could prove to be a victim of its own success this year, as more country teams, including Broome and Kalgoorlie, have followed their lead and entered the State titles.

“We are really lucky because we have got an amazing bunch of people living here at the moment, who have played touch at fairly high levels”

“There is a lot more teams in the competition this year, including a few more from the country,” Kate said.

“Our success at the State Champs seems to have opened up the door for country teams.”

“It could have definitely encouraged a lot more country teams to go hey we can do this too, which is really good’.

The State Champs is expected to attract more than 3,500 competitors and 50 teams over the course of the three-day tournament, which begins with round robin games on Friday February 15 and winds up with the finals matches on Sunday February 17.

Kate said that while the competition and fit and healthy lifestyle that comes with playing touch is a big plus, the star attraction is the social side of the game.

“The biggest thing you gain in touch is the friendships,” Kate said.

“Being in Karratha most people don’t have family, so when you are training hard in a team they become really close friends’.

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