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Karratha’s super medical clinic a step closer to reality By Ben Leahy Karratha residents could soon have better access to doctors and specialists with a proposal to build a GP Super Clinic on Sharpe Avenue set to go before council this week. The GP Super Clinic would likely provide services by general practitioners, visiting specialists, physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, speech and occupational therapists, social workers and mental health counselors. The clinic would also focus on Aboriginal health services, including the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases.

concept design for the clinic, so we are progressing well in the development stage. Ms Halpin said a finished super clinic would provide better care by bringing a range of services under one roof. She gave the example of a diabetes patient, who could visit a GP and then be instantly referred to a dietician and other support services in the same building. In recommendations submitted to council, the Pilbara Health Network are also expected to takeover the GP Super Clinic on a peppercorn lease and then contract the clinic’s medical professionals.

If approved, the clinic will also partially stand on land that senior residents were controversially evicted from last year to make way for a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the town centre. Given this location on the main road of the showpiece new redevelopment, the report recommends that special care be given to the clinic’s architectural design.

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Originally, it was expected the clinic would be built alongside the new Karratha Health Campus, but the prospect of lengthy construction delays meant the site was moved to Sharpe Avenue, according to the report before council.

The Federal Government first announced funding for the clinic in July last year as part of a $7 million agreement with the Pilbara Health Network.

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Tourism WA wants your extraordinary holiday snaps By Ben Leahy Pilbara and Gascoyne residents have been showing their community pride in response to a recently launched WA State Government tourism campaign called 1001 Extraordinary Experiences. The campaign, fronted by former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist, aims to help regional tourism operators by showcasing tourist highlights throughout the State. To do that, the campaign is calling for West Australians and visitors to submit photos of idyllic and extraordinary experiences they have had in WA. State Tourism Minister Kim Hames said people could submit their photos to a dedicated 1001 Extraordinary Experiences Facebook page and be in the running to win a luxurious holiday. “The best 1,001 entries will be featured on a new website, which potential visitors can use to research their travel options and access travel deals,” Dr Hames said. “Five WA holidays, each valued at $10,000, are being offered as prizes to give people added incentive to submit their extraordinary photos.” Campaign spokesperson Adam Gilchrist submitted the first photograph earlier this month of a sunrise over Eagle Bay in the State’s South-West. But locals have already shown plenty of interest in the competition through talkback radio and the Port Hedland, Roebourne and Ashburton councils all urging residents to get snapping everywhere from Pretty Pool and the Burrup Peninsula to Karijini. Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said areas, like the Pilbara and Gascoyne, would get great exposure from the campaign with the best 1001 photos to also be compiled into a short film targeting Western Australian, interstate and overseas visitors. “There are thousands of small tourism operators in regional WA and we are committed to helping them by funding campaigns like this that encourage higher visitor numbers, bolster local economies and make a valuable contribution towards building sustainable communities,” Mr Grylls said. Local tourism operators will now hope potential visitors get the picture.

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More funding for regional tourism By Ben Leahy The Pilbara’s long suffering tourist industry is set to get a leg up with both sides of politics announcing major funding packages in the run up to the State Elections. In a debate held by Tourism Council WA on February 8, Tourism Minister Kim Hames announced that a re-elected liberal Government would provide an additional $24 million over four years to promote tourism. His counterpart, Shadow Tourism Minister Michelle Roberts, promised $16 million over three years from a new Labor Government. With

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Minister and his promised $24 million investment in tourism will revitalise the industry especially in regional areas” said Mr Hall. Tourism Minister Mr Hames said the Liberal Government would work with the tourism industry to decide how to invest the funding, but flagged support for camping and caravanning, and Indigenous and food andwine tourism. The Labor Party’s funding commitments were focused on regional and Indigenous tourism and attracting international students. Both parties also said they would consider additional funding to secure new airline services and major events.

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However, it added that training exercises

If Exmouth residents have found themselves ducking their heads recently at the sound of gunfire, they can rest assured it is not the beginning of World War III. The Australian Defence Force has put out a public announcement that it is engaging in routine military training within the Exmouth peninsula and Learmonth Air Weapons Range between January 31 and March 29. The ADF advised that noise from aircraft, tank and aircraft munitions and other explosives can be expected for the duration of the exercises

were critical in ensuring the force maintained its key capabilities and achieved its operation objectives. These include humanitarian and disaster relief efforts at home and abroad and the

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$300 million promised for North West Health By Ben Leahy The Labor Party has stepped up its focus on Pilbara health care ahead of the State Election by reaffirming its commitment to fast tracking the delayed Karratha Health Campus. Opposition Leader Mark McGowan made the announcement as part of a $300 million commitment to deliver better hospitals and health services in Western Australia’s north. Mr McGowan said the funding package would be invested in hospitals in Newman, Roebourne, Wickham, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and the Exmouth Health Clinic and would also be used to train more doctors, nurses, Aboriginal health workers and other health professionals. “…It will also provide for a significant investment in the health workforce to ensure more services can be provided to people in regional areas, where they need it,” Mr McGowan said. Mr McGowan said $54 million would be spent to rebuild the Newman Hospital with increased bed capacity, while $36 million would be used to upgrade the Exmouth

Health Clinic and hospitals in Roebourne, Wickham, Tom Price and Paraburdoo. Labor also committed $10 million to building a 10-bed mental health facility in Port Hedland as well as $4.5 million for a Royal Flying Doctor’s airstrip in Tom Price. Mr McGowan also said $100 million of the $300 million commitment would go toward building the Karratha Health Campus sooner. However, Regional Development Minister Bredon Grylls criticised the commitment, telling the ABC that the project was being held up by engineering problems not a lack of funding. The Liberal Party earlier this month also announced an additional $20 million funding over four-years to support palliative care in the State. Minister for Health Kim Hames said the $5 million a year increase would result in the number of in-home palliative care days increasing from 181,500 to 241,500. But with palliative services lacking in the Pilbara and many patients forced to move to Perth for adequate care, Mr Hames’ statement did not specify how the funding would boost services in the region.

• Labor has agreed to fund an emergency airtstip in Tom Price, which resident Steve Moule has been long campaiging for

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Polling more accessible for remote residents and workers By Tamara Binamat Voting registrations for the March 9 State Election have now closed and with candidates officially announced this week, campaigning is in full swing. With many of Western Australia’s eligible voters working on mine sites in the Pilbara region, there are major expansions regarding early voting opportunities and postal voting, which commences this Wednesday February 20. If you are in a remote location such as a mine site, pastoral station or Indigenous community and unable to vote on polling day, there are flexible options now available to you. There will be early voting stations at four locations in the Pilbara - the Karratha, Roebourne and South Hedland courthouses and the Shire of East Pilbara office. If early voting is not an option you can apply for a postal vote by downloading a form online. Deputy Electoral Commissioner Chris Avent said there will be early voting opportunities at Perth Airport terminals as well, including 4am starts at polling places. “Essentially, if someone can’t vote on the day, they can apply for a postal vote in which case the ballot papers would be posted to their nominated address,” said Mr Avent. “Let’s say a worker lives in Bunbury, but they will be working at a location in the Pilbara on Election Day, they can have their postal votes mailed to their address in Karratha, or if they have some time off they can nip into the courthouse or the Shire office and do an early vote. “Or they could early vote at the airport, so there’s a range of options available.” The WA Electoral Commission will also have mobile polling stations visiting remote locations in the North West region. In the Pilbara there will be visits to a range of Indigenous communities, mine sites and roadhouses.

Mobile polling teams will visit these places at different times, depending on the number of voters at that location. “Some places like Argyle Mine will actually be running a full polling place on Election Day from 8am until 6pm,” Mr Avent said. “And some of the larger Aboriginal communities will be running a polling place on Election Day, it depends on the community and number of people who reside there. “We’ve increased the number of Indigenous communities we visit, compared to in the past.” WA Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said voting is now available at Perth Airport’s three main terminals and three regional operators. Polling places will be open at both the domestic and the international terminals in Perth from Wednesday February 20 to Thursday March 7 from 4am to 7pm, and from 4am until 6pm on Friday March 8. On-site early voting is being increased from the four mines visited at the 2008 poll to seven this year. Between Saturday February 23 and Friday March 8 voting will be conducted at Argyle, Telfer, Cloudbreak, Christmas Creek, Murrin Murrin, Solomon Dally and Solomon Kangi. “We are doing as much as we can to improve access to voting services for the workers while not disrupting resource company operations,” Mr Gately said. “If you’re going on shift, take advantage of the airport voting that is available, and if you’re already away get online now and apply for a postal vote and we’ll get one out to you. “The plan is to encourage early voting either via post or at Perth Airport terminals as workers depart or return from their shifts.” Details of polling places on Election Day and early voting centres are available on the WA electoral Commission’s specific election website at www.elections.wa.gov. au.

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WALKINGTON AMPHITHEATRE

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).

Argo (M)

Friday 1 March at 7pm Based on real events, the dramatic thriller Argo chronicles the life-ordeath covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis, focusing on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played—information that was not declassified until many years after the event. (M, Drama, Thriller, Run Time 120mins).

Flight (MA15+)

Sunday 3 March at 7pm In this action-packed mystery thriller Flight, Academy Awardwinner Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault, and what really happened on that plane? (M, Drama, Run Time 138mins).

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Roebourne Art Group ﬁghts for its survival By Ben Leahy The Roebourne Art Group have been given a potential lifeline with the State Labor Party announcing it would fund a new gallery for the group if elected in March. Home to some of Australia’s most talented Indigenous painters, Roebourne Art Group artists have claimed prizes in the Cossack and Port Hedland art shows, exhibited abroad and been bestsellers at the Rio Tinto and Woodside sponsored exhibitions in Perth. Yet for the past 15 months, the group has been facing the prospect of closing its doors after being told they would need to vacate their current premises on Roe Street in Roebourne. Rex Widerstrom from the Roebourne Art Group said the Labor Party’s commitment to spend $1 million on a new gallery and workshop for the group if elected, had given renewed hope to the artists. “From our perspective, this is crucial – it is [needed for our] survival,” Mr Widerstrom said. Mr Widerstrom said the Roebourne Art Group was not only instrumental in transmitting local Aboriginal culture but also known as a place of healing in Roebourne. “It used to be called Big Hearted place,” Mr Widerstrom said. “It is somewhere where people can come and just paint and yarn about stories and history and family and leave a bit of that [worry of the] outside world behind.”

Yet outside worries have infiltrated the group lately with Mr Widerstrom saying they had unsuccessfully lobbied a number of party’s for help. “We have been trying for 15 months to get a meeting with Brendon Grylls,” Mr Widerstrom said. “We’ve sent three letters to him, saying we are going to be moved and if we can’t find somewhere else that it is possibly the end of Roebourne Art Group.” “[But we’ve had] no acknowledgement of those letters.” Mr Grylls’ office also declined to comment for this story. However, Labor’s Shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts John Hyde said the Roebourne Art Group played an important role in the Roebourne community. He said the gallery not only produced acclaimed artwork, but created employment and ensured the money its artists made stayed in the community. He added that a new gallery would allow the artists to work in air-conditioned studios rather than a dusty shed and provide them with more space to showcase their artworks. “A world class studio would be an attraction in Roebourne,” Mr Hyde said, while visiting the gallery on February 12 with Pilbara candidate Kelly Howlett. “I’ve been buying work from up here for over 10-years myself, and it is absolutely stunning work,” Mr Hyde said.

Liberal candidate George Levissianos hits the campaign trail By Ben Leahy

Nationals Party.

Liberal candidate for the Pilbara

The Pilbara Poet

George Levissianos kicked of his

by Elise Batchelor

So you’ve dropped the kids at school and your day is yours. What? What’s that? YOURS?! That’s right mums – if you’ve just taken your youngest child to school for the first time and you have the place to yourself, this one’s for YOU! Wipe those tears, suck it in, breathe it out and go wild!

Nudie Rudie It’s not that I am naked, in the nuddy, nick or nude. It’s not that I am starkers in my birthday suit – too rude! It’s not that I have nothing on nor sit here nicky noo. It’s not that I am wearing just my birthday suit, true blue.

It’s just that, well, it’s time that I define myself today as one who did give birth to those who now have gone away. For yesterday, here stood I fully dressed as you would know in mummy top and mummy skirt in mummy, head to toe. And so, a rite of passage glows before my flywire door when off to school I take them and it’s mummy time, no more. Of course, oh yes, I understand that many mummies baulk at giving up their precious little darlings born of stork.

I guess, in theory, so do I; my innards ache a bit. But you know what, I think it’s from that gin and tonic hit at 10 am (ok, ok, was more like 9:15) beside my pool with nothing on and yes, was quite serene.

election campaign with a meet and greet night at the Karratha International Hotel on Monday February 11.

Mr Levissianos told supporters that while Mr Grylls had done a good job in partnership with the Liberal Party, the Pilbara needed to be represented by a local. As a small business owner, Mr Levissianos said he stood for the

He was joined by Liberal

people who would be living in

Party Minister Ken Baston from

the Pilbara for decades to come,

the Pastoral and Mining Region

not just as long as the mining

and Western Australia Senator

boom lasted.

Alan

Eggleston

mingling

By contrast, he said Mr Grylls

with supporters and giving brief

was not a local resident and

speeches.

would be more like a “fly-in, fly-

Mr Levissianos will face stiff competition for the Pilbara seat from

high

profile

out minister”. Mr Levissianos said Pilbara

candidates

residents had been fighting too

Kelly Howlett of the Labor Party

hard to have their voices heard

and

over the past decade to return to

Regional

Development

Minister Brendon Grylls from the

a situation like that.

So I send all my blessings to those mummies saying goodbye the last child in the uniform. the last tear finally dry and do suggest, most humbly, as my poolside tonics soothe, that doing several laps around your house whilst fully nude will totally, abruptly help you cross that final line, the one which says, “I made it! And the time is now…is mine!” Just one small word of sound advice should you stay nude all day: Just make sure when the plumber comes, you’re covered up. OK?

• Liberal Party Minister Ken Baston (left) with Irene and George Levissianos and Senator Alan Eggleston

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Students speak out to Government ahead of State Election By Tamara Binamat Political campaigns are now in full swing ahead of the State Election on March 8, 2013. Those aged over 18-years-old have the privilege of voting, and a chance to choose who runs our state. But what about those without a voice? What issues matter to our future voters? The Pilbara Echo’s Tamara Binamat asked senior students at Karratha Senior High School about the issues that matter to them. What would you like Government to focus on in our region? Declan Browne, 16-years-old A surplus for West Australian farmers, because it’s inevitable that eventually Australia’s natural resources will run out and we’ll need an industry to continue Australia’s growth.

Luc Fraley, 16-years-old Education matters to me because it’s the current students that will determine the future of Australia.

Kevin Trait, 17-years-old Infrastructure - streetlights and roads for example. Fixing roads up because it’s still quite dodgy around the area with lots of rain or cyclone damage.

Vicky Duff, 16-years-old Immigration issues are important to me because parliament people make out boat people to be such a bad thing. But [Government] don’t look at it with a wider perspective. [Asylum seekers] actually are seeking asylum and they need that safety. I think [Government] should look at it from their point of view.

Caitlin Stewart, 16-years-old

Dylan Ryan, 16-years-old

We need more facilities up north. [Government] need to look after the north a bit better than what it is at the moment. We don’t have a library and it’s a basic thing for a town to have.

There needs to be more [help for] small businesses to encourage a bigger market because a lot of the time it’s monopolies working to cooperate with other monopolies.

Rachel Gethin, 16-years-old I want a footpath from my house to the school because people are walking alongside the highway just to get to school. It’s going to be even worse when that leisure complex opens up and you get kids crossing the highway to get to it.

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“Hampers will include treats such as dukkah, olive oil, coffee, chocolate, jams, chutneys and beverages such as lemonade and ginger beer.”

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• Olivia Wood with her daughter Caris at home in Karratha

Margaret River in the Pilbara By Tamara Binamat Two regions in Western Australia considered polar opposites are coming together thanks to an entrepreneurial mum with a taste for gourmet produce. Margaret River in the Pilbara is bringing products from the South West region to the Pilbara. Olivia Wood knows about fine produce. She’s fresh from working at a revered winery in Margaret River and has always worked with gourmet products. “I realised here in Karratha I couldn’t find nice cereal and coffee and all those beautiful products I find [in Margaret

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River] and since I really want to get them up here for myself, I‘m sure there’s other people up here that would too,” Olivia said.

“I’m used to having gourmet products all the time. Up here I thought there was a real gap in the market for these products.”

“It would be great to have beautiful chocolates and beautiful jams around Karratha and I also want to include local products, so I’ve managed to find some natural honey for the hampers.”

Hampers will include treats such as dukkah, olive oil, coffee, chocolate, jams, chutneys and beverages such as lemonade and ginger beer.

Through Olivia’s professional career she has a lot of contacts in the South West produce industry. “I’ve been fortunate enough to live down south with beautiful produce on my doorstep,” she explained. “I’ve got a real passion for food products.

Olivia is offering hampers and individual products for sale and said her range will expand in line with local demand and include free delivery. Hampers are priced from $45 to $85 and can be customised. If you need a unique special gift, no need to look down south, Margaret River is in the Pilbara.

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maintain their activity and concentration levels for longer. And best of all, according to Bakers Delight Centro Karratha franchise owner Ceanne England, it looks and tastes exactly like any other white block in the store. “The kids don’t even know it is good for them,” Ceanne said. Of course, Bakers Delight is not just for the kids. Each day, Ceanne’s team bakes a range of breads, scrolls and sweets using raw ingredients and no preservatives. Among the breads, the Cape Seed has the lowest Glycemic Index rating at GI 48, giving ultra-long lasting energy. It is also packed with protein, antioxidants and vitamins, such as iron, zinc and calcium. The store’s Chia loaf, meanwhile, is a rich source of omega-3 to help maintain a healthy mind and body.

For sweet tooth Centro Karratha shoppers, Ceanne recommends Bakers Delight’s custard scrolls. But you need to be quick – as one of the most popular items in the store they usually sell out ﬁrst. Other tasty sweets include Danish squares, apple and cinnamon scrolls and the ﬁnger buns. During lunchtimes, it is Bakers Delight’s savoury Cheese and Bacon rolls and BBQ Bonanza, Hawaiian and Chilli Mexicana pizza rolls that take over as popular favourites. One of the all time favourites in the store are the Cheesymites, which have Vegemite in them, and those people counting down time until the next festival starts can get in early for Easter with a batch of steaming hot cross buns. But no matter what you choose, Ceanne said, “ You can be guaranteed it is made fresh and tasty each day.”

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Surveying the path ahead Year of the snake By Ben Leahy Shire of Roebourne staff have spent the past two weeks spread out from Dampier to Point Samson, compiling the thoughts of the community as part of their annual survey. More than 600 respondents in Karratha Centro, Karratha Airport, Dampier Library, the Wickham shops, Roebourne Aquatic Centre and the Point Samson General Store completed the electronic survey during its first two weeks. But with the survey closing this Sunday February 17, Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams was urging more people to complete it and claim their reward of a free coffee or hamburger. Mr Adams said the survey helped the Shire gauge its performance over the prior 12-months. “Results from the survey influence council’s decision-making process and help to guide the future of our Shire,” Mr Adams said.

would now be filling in the missing links in the town’s footpath and cycleway network. “Having a complete network will provide a safe route for those who choose to walk or bike rather than drive to their destinations,” Mr Adams said. Among other interesting results, last year’s survey found that 41 per cent of respondents intended to leave the Shire within five years, down from 48 per cent in the 2011 survey. The survey also found that most fly-in, flyout workers had worked in the Shire less than two-years, but would be encouraged to become residents if there were improvements in affordable accommodation, health services and the range of cafes and restaurants. If that sounds like food for thought, residents can ensure they have their say this year by completing the survey in person or visiting http://www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/survey.

“It allows our community to tell us what services and facilities they think are most important and what should be prioritised.” In last year’s survey responses, a majority of respondents said they considered health services, the cost of living and entertainment options as the most important concerns to ensure a good quality of life. Respondents also identified libraries, footpaths, roads, childcare and community safety as important areas where the Shire needed to improve. Mr Adams said the Shire was listening and

• Jo Draper from the Shire of Roebourne chats with girls from the Yaandina Karratha program

By Ben Leahy While millions of people have been celebrating Chinese New Year in East Asia and even in Melbourne and Sydney, celebrations were a tad more reserved for Karratha resident Nicole Qian. With few Chinese people in town, Nicole had a more quiet meal of egg dumplings on February 10 than she would normally expect to have back in her hometown of Nanjing. Nicole said that each year in China up to four generations of her family gather to celebrate the New Year. “Our family relatives will come and stay together and have dinner and party until midnight when we play with fireworks,” Nicole said. “We make a really big meal with fish and dumplings and sometimes a hotpot.” “Normally the festival is in the winter season and it is quite cold so we have a hot pot.” And, in a ritual not too far removed from any Australian family get-together, Nicole added that after dinner her grandpa drinks wine with her dad and other relatives.

Nicole said she was lucky this year to be able to celebrate with her mum, who is out from China to help her manage the Muffin Break franchise she owns in Karratha’s Centro shopping centre. But as to whether this year of the water snake will bring her luck, Nicole said she will have to wait and see. “My year, is the year of the Ox, so I’m not quite sure what to expect this year,” Nicole said.

• Nicole Qian with her mother

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Nicole said.

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And with the store also selling everything from pies and satay and chicken Caesar wraps to jelly slices and cheese cake, many of those customers pop back later in the day for lunch and an afternoon snack.

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search where Karratha was. Yet it hasn’t taken Nicole long to ﬂt right in, having worked out how to make, arguably, the best sausage rolls and beef and chicken and leek pies in town. In fact, Nicole’s small shop is able to make a raft of classic Aussie snacks fresh in-store each day, including melted

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2007 from Nanjing in China,

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Nicole studied nursing before

handle on Australia’s passion

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for coffee.

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the idea of running her own

barista,” Nicole said.

business.

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School attendance will be made a priority by adopting a whole-ofgovernment response to attendance problems confronting WA schools, WA Labor Leader Mark McGowan said earlier this month. Mr McGowan said a student is considered to regularly attend school if they attend for at least 90 per cent of the time. According to the Department of Education’s Annual reports, attendance rates among Aboriginal secondary students fell from 69 per cent in 2007-08 to 64 per cent in 2011-12. “Regular attendance is vital to a child’s success at school,” Mr McGowan said. “However, no one can get a quality education if they don’t go to school in the first place. “We want all Western Australian children to have the opportunity to go to school and get a quality education. “International and Australian academic studies show that truancy is one of the risk factors for a young person becoming involved in crime.

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. Places are limited. The Deadline for Applications is 11th March 2013 unless full before.

“Addressing truancy is one way of addressing youth crime. “Western Australia needs a strategic, whole-of-government response to attendance problems and a WA Labor Government will provide the leadership required to boost attendance rates.” Mr McGowan said WA Labor’s $13.45 million program included the provision of 40 trained attendance and behaviour officers, hiring of eight Attendance and Behaviour Managers and establishment of an Attendance and Behaviour Directorate to provide a whole-of-government response to truancy and behaviour in schools. “WA Labor’s plan focuses on placing trained professionals on the ground to help schools and principals deal with the challenges of truancy,” Mr McGowan said. “We will target 40 of Western Australia’s schools that face the greatest attendance and behavioural challenges.” A trained, on-site attendance officer, as well as Attendance and Behaviour Units will support schools in each of the State’s eight regional education offices.

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New support services for Pilbara families The Children Services Support Unit has established an exciting new service for families in our community. This unique service will provide families with much needed support in your local community. Family Information Support and Help, known as FISH will provide support for families, parents, foster carers and children in your community. CSSU has employed qualified professionals with experience in psychology, child and adult education and specialised experience in dealing with family matters. FISH staff will be available in your community to provide support and information over

the phone, by email, through workshops and face-to-face counselling. CSSU is launching the FISH service at Millars Well ELC (Teesdale Place) on Monday February 18, and at Port Hedland Primary School (Keesing Street) on Tuesday February 19 from 4-6pm. Anyone interested in this exciting new service may attend the launch. Refreshments, goodie bags and information packs will be available to those that attend the launch and the FISH staff will also be available to talk to. To RSVP or if you would like more information please contact Sharon Dunn at 08 9470 6886 or email FISH@cssu.org.au

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Sudden storm sparks frenzy By Tamara Binamat The Karratha area experienced a freak storm on Tuesday evening when the sky opened suddenly around 7pm. Daniel Hayes from the Bureau of Meteorology in Port Hedland said wind gusts reached 115 kilometres per hour at 7pm, which is within the range of wind strengths for a category one cyclone. Mr Hayes also said the wind speed was equivalent to an intense Perth winter storm. Rainfall was recorded at 19 millimetres to 9am Wednesday morning. Dampier artist Jan Hassack said she experienced “one of the biggest storms I have ever been in”. “It raged for nearly an hour and resembled a mini cyclone,” Jan said. “Dust blew up and obliterated the ports, the trees were nearly bent over double, debris was flying everywhere and strewn all over the roads, the rain was horizontal and the most amazing light show lit up everything!” “I grabbed my camera, jumped into the car

and went up to the Dampier lookout where I was stunned and amazed at the ferocity and absolute power that was unleashed! “I then went out to Peninsular Palms to watch it over Parker Point.” Perthweatherlive.com shared some more amazing weather shots on the Pilbara Echo Facebook page after Onslow residents captured another freak dust storm.

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The RBA’s decision was backed by Australian unemployment figures which came in above expectations.

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New funding for Pilbara projects and groups Regional Development Australia Pilbara has welcomed the announcement of the projects proceeding to full application stage for Rounds Three and Four of the Regional Development Australia Fund. Round Three is worth $50 million and will provide grants of between $50,000 and $500,000 for projects located in towns with a population of 30,000 or less. Round Four will allocate $175 million through grants of between $500,000 and $15 million for priority regional infrastructure projects that also leverage funding from state and local governments and the private sector. The projects selected to proceed to the final stage of the application process will deliver real benefits to local communities. RDA Pilbara had to make some hard decisions and selected projects that meet clearly identified regional priorities. RDA Pilbara received high quality

Expressions of Interest for important projects and congratulates all proponents. “We received a number of high quality project proposals, and it was difficult to choose those that will proceed to the final stage of the application process,” Collene Longmore RDA Pilbara Chair said. “The projects chosen took into the account the priorities of our Regional Plan and address the needs of the region. “The projects are backed by a strong level of community support and are ready to proceed. “They will each have a positive long-term impact on our region and neighbouring regions.” Projects selected to proceed to full application in the Pilbara region are: Round Three: • Karratha Country Club - “Grassing the Greens”

• Shire of Roebourne - Civil Infrastructure Wellbeing Project • Shire of East Pilbara- Lions Park Redevelopment – Stage 1 • Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation - Project to grass the oval at Nullagine/Irrungadji • FORM Contemporary Craft + Design Inc - Spinifex Hill Studios • Round Four: • St John Ambulance WA Inc - New Karratha Ambulance Sub Centre, Training Centre and Pilbara Community Paramedic Base • Shire of Roebourne - Upgrade of the Shire of Roebourne Effluent Reuse Scheme A list of projects selected to proceed to full application under both rounds is available at www.regional.gov.au. The closing dates for full applications are Wednesday March 27 for Round Three and Thursday April 11 for Round Four. The Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport will assess all applications to ensure compliance with the Guidelines.

Eligible applications will then be assessed by an independent Advisory Panel and funded projects will be announced from June onwards. The RDAF is worth almost $1 billion over five years and is designed to boost economic and community development. It is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to regional Australia. For questions relating to the application and assessment process please contact RDA chair Collene Longmore on 0409 664436.

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program, the eligibility criteria, what investment is available and the application process. One to one ‘advice surgeries’ will also take place, allowing attendees to test out their social enterprise idea with an expert and receive valuable feedback. These advice surgeries are strongly recommended for all organisations before they apply. The advice surgeries will be held following the information sessions. The SEF provides community sector not for profit organisations with a significant investment opportunity as well as the chance to benefit from significant support in shaping and developing their business ideas. This support is provided through a consortium managed by Social Ventures Australia that includes WACOSS, Social Traders and Centre of Social Impact. The consortium will help organisations through the application process as well as provide valuable business support and advice to those who receive funding. The first step in this support process is the opportunity to attend an Information Session and a one-toone advice session on February 21 in Karratha. Registration is free at www. socialventures.com.au/wa/form.php or call Social Ventures Australia on 08 6189 9000.

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Local students to Dance around the World By Tamara Binamat Around 30 very excited local dance students are busy practicing and fundraising for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work in America. The Dance Around The World program offers Karratha’s Dance FX students the opportunity to perform in various locations around Los Angeles, including Disneyland, Universal Studios and

Hollywood Boulevard. The students will also participate in workshops and a street parade held at Disneyland. The Dance FX girls are required to perform a 30-minute routine at these venues, which they have been working on since December 2012. The students are aged from 8 to 21-years-old and will be joined by parents and siblings on the trip to America.

Dance FX depart Australia on April 10 for the 10-day tour. Nicole Roper is a student at Dance FX and said she is very excited to be participating in the American tour. “It is going to be such an amazing experience and we can’t wait to show the people of America how hard we have worked, as well as our parents and especially Jess,” said Nicole. “At the end of the day we want to

make our dance teacher proud. “We are all so excited and we are hoping that the community can support us on this amazing trip.” SIZZLING Dance teacher Jess Cocks said the SUMMER group is seeking sponsorship from local DEAL! businesses.

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Madonna and Steve Bamford are proud to announce the birth of Braith Lee Bamford born 2nd January 2013 at Nickol Bay Hospital weighing in at 8lb 5oz. Big brother Reece loves to kiss and cuddle his new brother.

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I would like to take a moment to discuss rental guarantees.

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instruments as they can lull a buyer into a false sense of security. This can be in relation to both the purchase price of the property under consideration and the ongoing rental performance of the property once the guarantee period comes to an end. Now, I’m not against rent guarantees where the guarantee offered reflects the true current rent, and the guarantee is used

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which the property grows in capital value will not keep pace with the buyer’s expectations. If you are attracted to a property offering a rent guarantee, firstly make sure that the offered weekly rent and promised percentage return are realistic in the existing rental market. Then make sure the promised weekly rental figure and the annual rate of return are written as a condition into the contract. Also, beware of disclaimers in small print at the bottom of marketing material. If an agent has made you a promise either verbally or in writing, on a brochure then make sure that the promise is provided as a written condition of your contract. If at all in doubt, don’t sign anything until your settlement agent or solicitor has reviewed the contract on your behalf.

appropriately to give the buyer confidence and to make the finance approval process easier. It is unfortunate, however, that sometimes these rental guarantees don’t reflect the true current rental available for the property. There are instances whereby the offered guarantee has been quite heavily subsidised. The risk here is that the buyer pays an inflated price for the property based on a rental yield that is not really currently available. Most residential property investors are looking for positive returns and a reasonable expectation that their investment will grow in value as the rental return increases. If, at the start of the investment process, the value of the property is inflated by an optimistic and unrealistic rental guarantee, then the rate at

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Investment Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to secure an investment or your own corporate/ operational facility in the Karratha Light Industrial Area.

❚ Currently leased for 2 years

Low Maintenance This three bedroom home just fiveyears-old is located in Onslow in a quiet location. It has been strongly constructed in site and has all the modern conveniences you would expect. It is currently leased for two years to a corporate tenant with future prospects of higher returns to the investor. Chevron’s 26 billion dollar Wheatstone LNG Project has seen the town attract astute

investors with the huge upside that a project of this nature provides. The home has a low maintenance profile and an easy care block within walking distance of all amenities and services. This investment will continue to deliver positive cash flow for many years to come. Well worth inspection at $1,150,000.00 with the potential to create a further flat and a two year lease at $2,000 per week.

Price $1,150,000 5 Forrest Court

This is an excellent property that has been well designed and well laid out. The facilities are modern with the majority of the laydown in concrete, with the balance in compacted road base. It has a separate modern office with reception, two offices, modern lunchroom and excellent amenities. Operationally it is extremely practical and commercially very professional. Properties like this are difficult to find with services companies seeking to lease or expand constantly, placing great pressure on the market. This is a quality commercial and operational complex that will suit a variety of commercial applications. As an investment it will lease readily and as

a commercial operation it would have great appeal. Commercial features include an office reception of approximately 140 m2, a huge 500 m2 workshop, three bay roller doors, a mezzanine of approximately 80 m2, building total area approximately 640 m2, visitor parking and a total land area of 2100 m2.

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❚ The perfect place to relax after a hard day at work

Paradise on Paton Road If you’re looking for a property that offer all the bells and whistles, then look no further. This property has more added features than most, including huge a below ground pool, a large powered workshop, parking for up to six cars and still room for the boat and caravan. The property boasts 4 great sized bedrooms that all include built-in robes, 1 bathroom with a bath, a separate shower and vanity sink, family lounge room and formal meals room. The kitchen also includes a dining area, loads of bench space, ample storage and a free standing electric oven. The exterior of this much loved home will impress both owner occupiers and companies alike. The jewel in the crown has to be the family sized pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, a huge paved entertaining area and lots of natural shaded areas, making this the perfect

place to relax after a hard day at work. Tenants or owners will love the huge workshop at the rear of the property sliding door, the drive around access available to the workshop and the fully fenced secure nature of the property. The property is brick veneer with reticulated gardens with maintenance free river rock areas. A great sized bathroom includes bath and separate shower.

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Large sub-dividable block A block this large at a price that can’t be beaten! This property has loads of potential situated on a massive 1,096sqm block it has the potential to subdivide and add an addition dwelling or granny flat to increase cash flow. The current house is a renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom colourbond and fibro home with an iron roof. Featuring a modern, neat and tidy kitchen, split system air conditioners throughout, three spacious bedrooms and an outdoor

entertaining area at the rear with jacuzzi, a property of this standard would lease out in today’s market for between $1,700 - $1,800 per week and would offer the astute investor a return of 10.52% A block this large at a price that can’t be beaten, this property has loads of potential. Situated on a massive 1,096sqm block it has the potential to subdivide and add an additional dwelling or granny flat to increase cash flow. The property is available with either vacant possession or a lease in place. A huge amount of potential and an exceptional price.

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The alfresco entertaining area is large, flowing on from the open plan living area and features timber ceilings, downlights, ceiling fans (cyclone rated), T.V. point and T.V. cabinet (cyclone rated) and outdoor shower, all overlooking a sparkling salt water below ground pool with shade sail poles already in place. The property is well accommodated for parking and storage with a large double garage (cyclone rated roller door), ample verge and driveway parking plus a double sized storeroom in the garage.

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❚ Surrounded by secure and beautifully landscaped gardens, this large four bedroom home is ideal for a growing family

Landscaped location plus This 4 bedroom family home has an office off the kitchen family area, it also offers security, a great location and beautifully landscaped grounds. There is a unique built-in bar and lock up shed along with a large patio area with the

option for vehicle access. This home provides great open plan living design in the family and kitchen area, with separate lounge and dining rooms. This home has ducted air conditioning, making living in the Pilbara a pleasure with the help of a well maintained below ground pool to cool off after a long day at work.

Price $979,000

Features include an office off the kitchen dining area, a large covered patio extending through to the bar and shed, a below ground pool beautifully landscaped and plenty of parking within fully fenced grounds. Please do not hesitate to contact Janine at Crawford Realty Newman if you have any queries.

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Position Plus Return ROI 12.8% 1/14 Moondoorow Street, Newman

26 Warman Avenue, Newman

• Currently under construction!

• Great Location

• Executive level apartment complex

• Tenanted for $1800 per week

• Anticipated lease at $1200/ week offering up to 10.9% returns!

• Updated kitchen and exterior area

• Fully furnished • Long term lease with reputable company • Quality home with stainless appliances • Low maintenance construction • Excellent location close to shopping centre

• Small manageable lot with low maintenance gardens

• Excellent location close to shops, Whaleback mine and LIA

$575,000

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$729,000

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Location Plus ROI 11.4% 53 Fortescue Avenue, Newman

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• Master with ensuite bathroom

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• Split air conditioning throughout

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• 11.3% ROI

• Double carport with extra parking

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

$829,000

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48 Bondini Drive, Newman

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• 4 large bedrooms with BIR

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• Fully ducted air conditioning

• Recently renovated main bathroom & Kitchen with appliances

• 6m x 6m Powered workshop

$980,000

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Properties for Lease Newman 29b Nimingarra Drive $1,100 / wk Newman AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 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 APRIL

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

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Ideal premises for your business Brand new, this super low maintenance warehouse unit is ready to occupy.

large wheelchair accessible bathroom facilities including shower, spacious reception area, two large private offices and an expansive lunch room with kitchen.

Featuring drive through access, three entry roller doors, bright and spacious new offices and a large mezzanine, this unit is ideal for a new or growing Port Hedland business.

Above the office is a functional mezzanine space accessible via stairs, with views overlooking the entire work area.

Surrounded by quality new properties and closely located to numerous high profile businesses including Intertek, Custom Fluidpower, 89 Garage Doors, Hitachi, Rexel, O’Donnell Griffin and Chesco Building this warehouse makes a perfect central base. With extremely high build quality including structural steel frame, roof height from 5.5 to 7.6 metres, truck accessible drive around access and spacious office facilities, the features are abundant and suitable for a wide range of uses. The office is generous in size and features

For owner occupiers the high quality build specifications mean you’ll have years of low maintenance, comfortable operation. Additional staff comfort is assured with the walls and roof fully insulated above required standards, and an effective breezeway throughout the entire workspace available by opening the roller doors on each side of the unit. For investors, this unit will lease for $9,451 per month and a lease is assured at this rate, offering a solid 11.1% net return plus depreciation. Great for self managed superannuation funds, this is the perfect set and forget premise.

Quality resort style industrial yard This ideal large 2 4047m site offers everything and more for the growing company. A workshop, large offices, quality executive accommodation in excellent condition, substantial undercover storage and potential to develop subject to Council approval. A new highway is being built behind the site and will be entering Wedgefield next door so there will be huge exposure to drive past traffic. Improvements on site include a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom executively finished residence in immaculate condition, with a superbly landscaped in-

ground pool. Adjoining the accommodation is a spacious approximately 45m2 office in excellent condition, cabled for 10 workstations, a Commander 6 line phone system and high speed internet. Additional offices of approximately 68m2 adjoin the workshop of approximately 200m2, and include a complete chefs kitchen with two ovens and a full-size bathroom. Also included on site are three transportable units furnished with plumbing, as well as an approximately 40ft sea container, all in immaculate condition. At the rear of the site is a powered open front

Price $1,030,000 + GST

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❚ Ideal for a new or growing Port Hedland business

workshop with concrete floor of approximately 120m2. The remainder of the yard is fully fenced and covered in compact gravel. With caretaker approval granted through council this property is the perfect investment with strong development potential. It’s absolutely ready to go - move in and start work instantly. With all improvements in absolute top condition, there is not a cent to spend to begin operating from this site. For big business the accommodation upside of this property is significant. Be quick, this property won’t last!

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Shop 10, Karratha Centro

Life And Soul Gym, Karratha

• Nationally recognised franchise with vibrant product range • Situated in thriving Karratha Centro • Turnover $620,000 • Scope for further business development • Owner will assist new proprietor

• 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

$295,000 PSAV

$590,000 WIWO

Modern Workshop With Spacious Office

Ideal Base - Residence + Workshop & Tidy Yard

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 Superbly Presented Home & Workshop

3/103 Oxide Way, Wedgefield

11 Leehey Street, Wedgefield

8 Carlindie Way, Wedgefield

• Guaranteed return $6,995 p/m, 10.5% net • Available leased or vacant for owner occupiers • Drive through workshop of approx. 161m2 • Spacious internal office/ showroom fully air con approx. 47m2 • A fantastic high return asset in a supercharged growth area

• 2143m2 site, level, fenced,vehicle access to rear • Workshop approx. 110m2 with 30m2 mezzanine • Vacant possession - Investors return 10.5% net • Immaculate brick caretakers residence • Perfect for small to medium business, call now

• Modern superbly presented 4 bed home • Immaculate 1750m2 compact road base site • Workshop 170m2 approx with mezzanine • Additional office & storage areas of approx. 60m2 • Ideal, extremely well presented property, call today

$799,000 + GST

$1,480,000 GST N/A

$1,500,000 + GST

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31 Harwell Way, Wedgefield • Substantial, fenced 4449m2 site • Spacious solid brick four bedroom home • Drive through workshop with office & 3 phase • Investors return a minimum 10% net, $26,000 p/m • Amazingly rare offering in excellent condition, call today

$3,100,000 + GST

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’s 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, bathroom.

Wedgefield 1/5 Pardoo Street $595 per week

AVAILABLE NOW

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

2/37 Pinnacles Street AVAILABLE NOW $7,500/pm + GST & outgoings Approx. 190m2 workshop plus mezzanine, air conditioned ofﬁce with kitchenette and bathroom.

14 Carlindie Way AVAILABLE NOW $14,500/pm + GST & outgoings Low maintenance 1250m2 site. Three room ofﬁce with kitchenette, bathroom and laundry and three bedroom house.

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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Port & South Hedland Room For Capital Growth

2/32 Kingmill Street, Port Hedland

15 Brodie Crescent, South Hedland

• Secure Company Lease until 11/04/2013 • $83,200.00 PA / 14.36% ROI • Modern 2x1 Brick apartment of exclusive complex • Spacious lounge area with breakfast bar adjoining the kitchen • Private balcony, playground facilities, pool & BBQ area

• Massive capital growth potential! • Built in 2011 offering deprecation beneﬁts • Fantastic port location without the price tag • Modern inside & out with spilt systems in all rooms • Outstanding set ‘N’ forget investment with instant cash ﬂow

• 3 bedrooms all with BIRs • Spacious open plan living & family meals area • Good sized kitchen with gas cooking • Large enclosed room to the lower level • Huge reticulated lawn and garden areas

$579,000

Secure Lease / Receive 12.14% ROI

$700,000

Hunting For Value - You’ve Found It!

148 Paton Road, 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

$899,000

$960,000

$810,000

Offering 12.00% Returns

• 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

$910,000

• 3x2 existing ﬁbro & iron property with BGP • Spacious lounge area with separate dining • Large, tidy kitchen with plenty of bench space • Excellent undercover patio/Excellent 962m2 block

19 Greene Place, South Hedland

20 Weaver Place, South Hedland

9 Haines Road, South Hedland

Great Value/Ocean Front Location

Outstanding Value

Lease Guarantee Of $1800 Per Week

Secure 12.6% Return

512/15-21 Welsh Street, South Hedland

$960,000

Development Opportunity

28 Dempster Street, Port Hedland • Recently renovated / Ocean front property in desired location! • Potentially leased for another 12 – 24 months! • 4 Good-sized bedrooms w/ BIRs & air-cons • Move in or house your employees from Feb • Room to add a pool for even more luxury!

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

$1,199,000

2 Expressions Of Interest

Invest Or Nest

$530,000

Move In Or Rent Out!

Priced To Sell

• Large open plan living areas • Designer Kitchen with tiles throughout high trafﬁc areas • Fenced off front yard & water wise landscaping

$749,000

Beachside Bungalow

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11 Leonard Way, Nickol

• A sensational opportunity to invest • Efﬁcient split system air throughout living and bedroom areas • Open living with four bedrooms • Above ground pool with salt chlorinator and paved surrounds • A fully enclosed rear yard just the place for kids and pets

$750,000

Fully Renovated

$899,000

$879,000

R30 Zoned Super Lot 12 Edney Way, Pegs Creek • 7 extra-large bedrooms all with built in robes, fans and split system a/c • Master bedroom features walk in robe, overlooking the pool and tropical gardens • Fantastic Undercover outdoor entertaining area • Fully auto below ground pool surrounded by landscaped garden • Enormous kitchen ﬁt for a chef

$650,000

• This property is an investors dream, well located in a cul-de-sac. • Situated on a large block allowing plenty of room for the above ground pool and alfresco area • A home with a great location and access. • All bedrooms are queen sized and ducted air-conditioning fans and built in robes

• 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

10 Hyde Road, Pegs Creek

1/3 Honeymoon Road, Point Samson

Great Presentation

• 3 Good sized carpeted bedrooms

$610,000

72 Marniyarra Loop, Baynton

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 throughout the living areas and carpet in all bedrooms • Patio area overlooking huge sparkling pool surrounded by tropical gardens

493 Hunt Way, Bulgarra • Perfect entertainer with 2 outside entertaining areas • Easy care home with tenant friendly features • Massive 701m2 block with a large secure shed • Preferred location for access to sporting & community facilities • Secure tenancy with options to owner occupy mid 2013

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

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Karratha’s Finest Deal 21 Nelley Way, Wickham

177 Anderson Street Port Hedland

$1,200 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

6A Wodgina Street Port Hedland

$1,700 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

9 Woodman Avenue Port Hedland

$2,100 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Spacious two bedroom, one bathroom home, located opposite Port Hedland Boulevard Shopping Centre, huge yard space.

Duplex 3 bed 1 bath property, open plan dining and meals area, gas cooking, ample storage and bench space, new ﬂooring throughout all living areas.

3x1 home, tiled throughout, separate lounge, open plan living and dining, undercover entertaining area, single carport.

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.

403/17 Welsh Street South Hedland

$1,200 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

2x1 fourth ﬂoor unit, combined lounge and dining, gated complex with communal swimming pool and bbq area.

3A & B Kwinana Street $1,350 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE NOW Fully renovated 2x1 duplex home, ample yard space and low maintenance gardens, fully fenced

9 Clam Court South Hedland

$1,700 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Spacious three bedroom, one bathroom home, located close to the South Hedland CBD, fully fenced yard, renovated kitchen.

13/13 Rutherford Road $2,200 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE LATE FEB Brand new 3x2 with ample parking space, very low maintenance yard, quality ﬁnishing’s throughout.

Properties for Lease

Karratha

Port & South Hedland

$1,100,000

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 WitÚell 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!

Hedland: (08) 9172 5300

Karratha: (08) 9143 1599

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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By Tamara Binamat After-work drinks in the Pilbara normally feature nightspots dominated by men, but the Pilbara’s newest ladies night is pulling more women than seen anywhere else.

Karratha’s only small bar, Blanche Bar, is drawing upon the experience of their accomplished cocktail makers to pull what they say is a 70 per cent women, 30 per cent men patronage. To encourage a place females feel comfortable among others, Owner Bart Parsons is starting a dedicated Ladies Night, with halfprice cocktails from 8-9pm on

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Fridays. “All our cocktails are made fresh, with fresh produce,” Bart said. “We’re trying to create a central place for the ladies to come and actually enjoy a night out without being surrounded by [men]. “I’ve worked at one of the best cocktails bars in Perth, Luxe Bar, amongst [cocktails experts] like Andy Freeman and Jared Plummer

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Blanche Bar will be offering a new cocktail every week that is not on the normal menu. Last week they introduced Pina Coladas and next week looks set to feature French Martinis. For the families, be sure to make it down for all-new, all-day Sunday Roast.

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and a lot of guys who’ve won cocktail awards in Australia. “They’re what a lot of people term mixologists. “Glenn, [Blanche bartender] has worked in Spain, France, Scotland and all around the world [as a cocktail mixologist]. “And a lot of our cocktails are directed at the ladies.”

I couldn’t help but feel as though Toni Collete was playing a character from the popular US television series, The United States of Tara.

I nearly turned it off about a quarter of the way through the movie to go for a lie down.

In fact, all the characters she plays in The United States of Tara are more believable than her character in Mental.

The Moochmores are a family of seven - Mum, Dad and five girls.

Her role as “Shaz,” in Mental is a little contrived.

Dad (Anthony Lapaglia) is the womanising Mayor of a small town, Mum (Rebecca Gibney) is on the brink of a nervous break down thanks to her chaotic family life and her husband’s constant absence and cheating ways.

Shaz’s estranged husband, played by Liev Shreiber, puts on one of the best Aussie accents I’ve heard in a movie.

Mum goes on a “holiday” to Wollongong, NSW. In reality she has been checked in to the psychiatric centre. Dad has no clue who his daughters are, he is never at home and when he is, he is distant so there’s not much love emanating from Dad. He picks up a hitch-hiker called Shaz (Toni Collette), and she instantly becomes the nanny to his five daughters, so he can concentrate on his re-election campaign and office philandering.

In a movie with mainly a whole cast of Australian actors, Live Schreiber’s character is probably the most believable and he’s an American actor playing the part of Aussie bloke. PJ Hogan hit the mark in a big way with his smash hit movie Muriel’s Wedding, but he misses the mark with Mental. It was a good try, but he receives no cigar from me. Mental was ninety per cent mental and ten per cent funny. If you feel like watching a completely unrelaxing movie on the weekend that will nearly drive you nuts, hire Mental.

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Underground Electro DJ returns to Pilbara ready to party By Tamara Binamat DJ Saccas is set to unveil new original tracks and underground music at his performance in Karratha this Saturday night. Saccas is an accomplished DJ, starting out seven years ago after a friend introduced him to vinyl.

Saccas said clubbers can expect “Electro and house club music and whatever else goes”. No stranger to the Pilbara, DJ Saccas said he loves our crowd. “The people there just love to party!” he said.

Fast forward to 2013 and Saccas has enjoyed career highlights such as playing international gigs in Singapore and Indonesia alongside Dan Castro, Danny T, Emily Scott and Mind Electric.

“The crowd’s so responsive and there to party and everyone’s having a good time.”

“You meet so many people along the way and you get to travel around a lot so [DJing is] awesome, it’s a good social life,” laughs Saccas.

“I’ve been producing for just over a year and I have more and more tracks out there,” he said.

“I play heaps of gigs all over the place but I really enjoy getting back to Karratha.

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Saccas has performed for the likes of The Getaway Plan, Little Birdy, The Potbelleez, Kid Kenobi and MC Shurshock.

“I’ll be offering some underground electro that people don’t really get in Karratha, but people can still relate to it”. “I want to give everyone a fresh new vibe.”

Not only does Saccas cover the big dance tracks, he’s made a success of his own original productions.

“My first track was Ambulance, a funky electro track and I’ve got a heap of other tracks I’m working on at the moment.” You can expect to hear a few Saccas originals thrown in this Saturday night, February 16 at Evolution Lounge Bar. Doors open 10pm with free entry until 11pm at Evolution Lounge Bar, Warambie road, Karratha.

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SATURDAY 16 Dinner at Karratha Country Club Happy New Year, happy new chef, happy new menu Social membership $10 per year Parker Ave Live at Karratha Tavern Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 Matt Dann Cultural Centre, South Hedland 7:30pm Classification: M Running Time: 1hr 55 mins The astonishing conclusion to the series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. YOLO featuring Ministry of Sound’s Tom Piper Ibis Styles Hotel, Karratha Les Miserables at Woodside Moonrise Cinema, Karratha - 7pm Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people. (M, Drama, Musical, Run Time 158mins)

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SUNDAY 17 Karratha Tavern Sunday Funday 2 – 6pm Free jukebox, fee pool and jug specials

MONDAY 18 Port Hedland 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. For more information, please contact Helen Wright on 0400 200 781. Karratha Tavern Pizza and Pint $20 5 – 9pm TUESDAY 19 Karratha Tavern Parma and Pint $20 Lunch and dinner Trivia night at Tambrey Tavern from 7pm The Hobbit Matt Dann Cultural Centre, South Hedland Screening 7pm Cheap Tuesday $12 tickets Classification: M Running Time: 2hr 50 mins The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.

Send your gig guide events to news@pilbaraecho.com.au 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. Cost: $30 buy-in Info: pilbarapoker@gmail.com or call Jen on 0408 030 085 THURSDAY 21 Thirsty Thursday at the Brey Tambrey Tavern, Karratha $20 schnitzel and beer and Chase the Ace FRIDAY 22 Blanche Bar, Karratha Ladies Night Half price cocktails House DJs from 9pm SATURDAY 23 $20 Steak Night @ Nemo’s Cafe in Exmouth Plus full menu with fresh seafood, sumptuous steaks, big burgers and vegetarian options.

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Life of Pi at Woodside Moonrise Cinema, Karratha 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. PG, Drama, Adventure, Run Time 127mins SUNDAY 24 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. 3:00pm-6:30pm Mindarra Dr (08) 9175-1110 (08) 9177-8549 Newman Club Inc Karratha Tavern Sunday Funday 2 – 6pm Blanche Bar Karratha Sangria Sundays with DJs from 2pm Sunday Breakfast at Karratha Country Club Searipple Road Karratha

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Biodiesel fuel helping drive Indigenous engagement One of Western Australia’s largest mining services companies, ESS Support Services Worldwide, will recycle 100 per cent of its used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel through a landmark deal with Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation. ESS is the first catering company to enter into such an agreement with AAC which will see the two organisations move towards a sustainable future, as well as provide economic engagement for the Pilbara’s Indigenous community. The agreement will see in excess of 200,000 litres of used cooking oil recycled by AAC’s subsidiary AshOil into biodiesel fuel every year. A global mining company working in

the Pilbara uses the biodiesel for drilling and blasting operations at its mine. ESS Executive Director Paul Nugent said the agreement with AshOil was an example of ESS leading its industry in environmental initiatives and Indigenous engagement. “ESS has been working with AshOil since early 2010, but giving the company exclusive access to 100 per cent of our used cooking oil for recycling shows ESS is committed to practical strategies that deliver tangible environmental benefits,” Mr Nugent said. “The partnership also means ESS will increase its support of the Indigenous communities it operates in.

“By guaranteeing AshOil access to operations. over 200,000 litres of used cooking oil “By ESS giving AshOil guaranteed access every year, ESS is contributing to the to its used cooking oil, the organisation can company’s scope of training, educating pursue additional business opportunities and employing local job seekers. in the region and build on its program “Such an agreement wouldn’t be of economic engagement for the local possible without the great existing Indigenous community. “Relationships like the one AshOil has relationship ESS has with AshOil.” AAC’s CEO Janet Brown said, “The with ESS is pivotal to ensuring we can mining companies operating in the Pilbara continue to grow as a business which region go through one billion litres of benefits the environment and the local community,” said Ms Brown. mineral diesel every year, a cost that is now impacted by the carbon tax”. “The biodiesel fuel produced AUSTRALIAN FLUID HANDLING AND by AshOil can help mining TECHFLOW JOINING FORCES companies reduce their costs and the environmental impacts of their

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Other people under-estimate rebuilding costs. “If you insure your building for $300,000 when the actual cost would be $600,000, then you risk the insurers only paying out half of any claim – even one that’s just a few thousand – as the insurer considers you to be ‘coinsured’,” Ms Kimpton said. Mrs Kimpton recommended reassessing the level and adequacy of cover annually, adding that renters should have content insurance as their landlord’s building insurance does not cover them. EBM Insurance Brokers has access to many insurers willing to cover properties and possessions in the Pilbara. “Clients often come to us so frustrated after ringing around insurers who don’t offer cover above the 26th parallel,” Ms Kimpton said. We know who offers cover for this area and are able to negotiate with insurers to ensure we can get the best possible deal,” she said.

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HOUSE 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 A/C’s, dble carport plus boat/trailer parking, 2 outdoor living areas and lush lawns, auto retic. Avail now, $1600 p/w neg 0458 051 804 HOUSE in Dampier for rent. 3x1 with below ground pool. Split system aircon throughout, front and back patios, boat port and rear access. $1250/week, tel 0407 990 114 KARRATHA - Large furnished queen size room (including own TV) avail in shared house close to town. Seeking single mature person who is clean and tidy and working full-time. $400 per week, 2 weeks in advance & 2 weeks bond. This includes power and gas and a cleaner once a week. Ph 0413 234 369 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. Ph 0487 397 405 LARGE sized bedroom for rent in Millars Well $300.00 p/w. Call 0417 954 450. ~~FOR SALEfor sale 4X4 33” x 12.5 x 15 Toyota tyres & rims x6. Good tread $950.00 ono Phone 0418 806 433 Karratha

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AIR Command Australian made caravan air con, low profile rooftop designed for all vans of all types to operate in the most rugged conditions. Full function remote control, ultra quiet 3 speed fan - reverse cycle. $1450.00. Contact Robbie on 0437 386 310 AIRCONDITIONER Apac ducted system $2000 ono ph 0417 454 831 BALLISTIC Inflatable Tube ‘Seabiscuit’ (1 Person). Only used once. Worth $219.00. Selling For $100.00. KT 04 199 76261. BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks $500 ono Ph 0417 454 831 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:// www.clarkrubber.com. au/clark-spacesaversea-breeze.html Ph 9185 2695 FENN SURF SKI. In excellent condition, fully adjustable available in Exmouth on March 29. Arriving by boat. Must be sold. Call 0427 171 403 FITNESS equipment, must sell. Treadmill, X trainer, Ab king pro, boxing bag, Fitball, 2 yoga mats. $350 the lot, in KTA . Ph 0427 801 073 Four lines.

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ANNUAL General Meeting. Karratha Primary School P&C.Tuesday 19th February 2013, commencing at 2.45pm. Held in the staff room at KPS, Turner Way. New members welcome! All positions to be made vacant and need to be fi led. l For more information contact Amanda 0433-250076

BELLY dancing classes Monday 6.307.30pm Frank Butler Centre Bulgara, $15 per class or $80 term fees. Call 0417 178 731 for more details JUNIOR squash starts: Dampier Feb 8th, 3-4:30pm. Karratha (KEC) Feb 9th, 3-5pm. For info David 0400 640 404.

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Written offers to purchase are invited for the above vehicles which may be inspected at the Shire of Roebourne Depot, Cowle Road, Karratha WA by appointment only on Saturday 23 February 2013. Standard offer to purchase conditions apply and prospective purchasers should obtain a copy of the conditions and application form from Ranger Services Coordinator Darrell Hutchens on 9186 8555. Offers to purchase should be contained in a sealed envelope, marked with the title “Sale of Abandoned Vehicles” and the appropriate impound number and addressed to the Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Attention “Sale of Abandoned Vehicles”, PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or placed in the box marked “Sale of Abandoned Vehicles” at the Shire of Roebourne Administration Building, 1083 Welcome Road, Karratha by no later than 2pm Friday 1 March 2013. Late offers will not be accepted. C Adams CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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The King Bay Game Fishing Club will be holding their AGM on 26th February. 7.30pm at the Karratha Country Club. All are welcome to attend. The committee would like to extend their gratitude to our sponsors from throughout the year for their continued support.

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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.

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NICKOL Cricket Club require more cricketers to fi l l our side (Mens grade) for Sat afternoon games. Training sessions Thurs 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

BRAND new 4x2 house for sale in Bayton West with study or 5th bedroom, separate theatre room. McGrath style home. Will be ready start of April. $890 000 ono. Negotiable. ph 0427 586 532. INVESTOR looking to buy houses in Pilbara region call Scott 0439 742 377 MANDURAH central spacious 3bed, 2bath unit, sec gate entry, lock up garage & carport. Walk to shops/cafe strip, bus at front door. Estuary views.$495,000 0422 585 963

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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 $350 pw. FIFO live-in at back option. $325,000 ONO. Phone: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218.

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Congratulations to the Year 12 Class 2012 The Board of St Luke’s College wishes to congratulate the 2012 Year 12 Class on its excellent results. 12% had an ATAR greater than 90. 36% had an ATAR greater than 80. Students were accepted into Medicine, Engineering and a range of other disciplines. 2 Students were invited to audition for the State Arts Perspectives. Good luck to the students beginning the many apprenticeships. Good Luck in your future careers and continue to “Seek Truth and Justice”

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Mazda SP23 Hatch 2007

Manual, excellent car, great air con, warranty till 07/14, log book servicing every 10k kms. Phone Greg on 0448 814 744 KAR

COMMODORE ute. VY ‘S’ series $6000 ONO. Ph: 0429 082 980 FOR Sale Holden Berlina VX Dec 2000. 5.7 Litre V8 Automatic. Storm Grey Colour. $8,000 negotiable. Ph 0417 937 033 HED HOLDEN Astra 60th Anniversary model 2008. 41,000km, Manual, Rego until Sep 13. Perfect condition like new. Charcoal colour. Full service history. $14000 ono - Call 0401 968 255 or 0418 911 900 HOLDEN Viva Sedan 2007 for sale in Bulgarra. 11 months Rego, Full service history, Manual, 152,000km. $7790 ono, call Jenny 0457 263 100

PILBARA SHADE SAILS Custom made locally for Pilbara conditions. Phone Steve Trevurza on 0410 867 102.

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! For details contact Kevin on 0407 204 900

TOYOTA Corolla station wagon. Auto, 4WD. In good condition. $1,500. Ph: 0434 282 558 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: 0418 905 212 (located Karratha) TOYOTA PRADO GLX 2002. Auto, 7 seater, 168,300 km, 3.4 lt. $15,500 ONO. Karratha 0407 194 819 WICKHAM - 2005 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport Sedan. 4 Speed Sports Auto, 128,000 kms. Great Condition $11,990 ONO. Nicole 0405 543 349 ~~WANTED wanted

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HYUNDAI Accent 2007, Black, Auto, 100,400kms, Karratha $8,000 o.n.o. Phone 0403 853 200 KIA Sportage LX 2007. Auto, 4 cylinder, Silver, V.G.C. Mileage 84,400 kms. $12,500 ONO. Karratha 0407 194 819 MAZDA 3 2009, vgc. $10000. Ph 0400 308 750. MAZDA SP23 Hatch 2007, manual, excellent car, great air con, warranty till 07/14, log book servicing every 10k kms, Greg on 0448 814 744 KAR MOBILE home. Mitsubishi 4 cylinder truck manual, petrol, 5 speed. CD-stacker, CB, 209,000 kms. 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 throughout. $24,500 ONO Ph: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218. NISSAN Pulsar, Sedan, Automatic, cruise control, well maintained, 77,000kms, 2004, $7900. Contact John 0410 613 293. Location: Karratha

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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

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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.

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Vacant Positions for 2013 season • Reserves Coach • Strappers All positions are paid For more information please contact Paul Lott 0488 764 893 or Nicole Hart 0405 543 349

Casual Carer – Tom Price Reliable carer to assist delightful young female client with morning routine including showering, dressing and breakfast. 2 hrs per day, 3-4 days a week available. Training provided. Suit working mum or student. $25 ph. We are not an agency - you will work directly for the client. Email clientservices@ability1.com.au or call 9367 4400

Support Officer – Standby Response Pilbara Health Network is looking for applicants with experience in working with people bereaved through suicide or experiencing severe personal trauma. The selection criteria includes the following: • Professional knowledge and experience of suicide prevention, grief, traumatic loss and bereavement. • Knowledge of the local community and it networks, together with an understanding of community development principles. • Hold or be eligible for a “Working with Children” check. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to build strong teams, including capacity to work with GP’s, nurses, allied health professionals, community members and volunteers. • Competency in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (eg: Word, Excel, Access etc). • Current Driver’s Licence.

MANAGER We are looking for a highly motivated person to manage our large and busy 84 room apartment hotel. The position is salary based with manager’s accommodation onsite. The successful applicant will meet the following duties and criteria: • • • • • • • • • •

Highly professional Strong attention to details and time management skills Must be reliable and well presented Possess a knowledge of administration Have previous management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An eye for detail and a high level of initiative Supervision and control of housekeeping and staff Quality control of property and Best Western brand name and identity Marketing and promotional activities

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Health Promotions Officer – Closing the Gap

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

This is an ideal position for a highly motivated, energetic and friendly professional and is a long term position which requires a hands on approach to all aspects of the property. To apply for this exciting and highly rewarding role email manager@bestwesternkarratha.com.au Position closes 20 February 2013

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Pilbara Health Network is looking for a Care Co-ordinator to join the Closing the Gap team. The successful applicant must have:

Karratha based position for a motivated tradesman with industrial / mining experience. We are a small but experienced, growing local company and there is room on the ground ﬂoor for the right person to grow with us.

RTIO qualiﬁcations would be well regarded. No housing provided but generous living subsidies and rates of pay, vehicle, uniforms, etc.

This position offers a challenging work environment and conditions for 40 - 50 hours per week. Excellent work / life balance offered.

• Improved orientation and change management - Identifying opportunities that have the potential to improve the outcome and performances of PHN. • Sound understanding and knowledge of general practice, primary health care and Aboriginal health issues.

• Have experience with care co-ordination and chronic disease management strategies • Have sound understanding and knowledge of general practice, primary health care and Indigenous health issues • Establish and implement an effective care coordination service within PHN • Administer the Supplementary Services funding pool appropriately under the supervision of the finance department • Hold or be eligible for a “Working with Children” check. • Have excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to build strong teams, including capacity to work with GP’s, nurses, allied health professionals, community members and volunteers. • Have competency in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (eg: Word, Excel, Access etc).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Competency in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (eg: Word, Excel, Access etc). • Current Driver’s Licence. Please email your CV or enquiries to Carly Blackney – ops@phn.org.au

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Pilbara Health Network is looking for a Health Promotions Officer to join the Closing the Gap team. The HPO will be responsible for building and strengthening partnerships at a local level, addressing and identifying quality health care and accessing chronic disease management.

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LOCAL STAFF • LOCAL JOBS • LOCAL TRAINING • LOCAL STAFF • LOCAL JOBS • LOCAL TRAINING • LOCAL STAFF • LOCAL JOBS • LOCAL TRAINA new and exciting Boutique Aboriginal Health Worker Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre for Children is coming to Karratha LIA are currently looking for a full-time or part-time Karratha... Aboriginal Health Worker. Office Administrator Required we are offering Full training provided and an induction program to assist you in your new role. We are looking for a community minded person, with good communication skills, who can join our team in the Karratha / West Pilbara region.

• 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

Training will be held in Perth. Some travel is required for this position Please call Larr Rose on 9387 9888 or visit seek. com.au for more details Interviews will be held in Karratha

Concrete Agitator Driver We are currently seeking self-motivated drivers to join our team:

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume by Friday, 1 March 2013 to Jodi Pinch via hresource@tsh.org.au

MCS pride themselves on delivering a quality product with exceptional service, whilst offering a rewarding and enjoyable work environment. Previous concrete agi driving experience will be highly regarded, however full training will be provided to applicants demonstrating the right attitude. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply now by sending your resume with references to: Ph: (08) 9185 0407 Fax: (08) 9185 0450 hr@mobileconcrete.com.au Mobile Concreting Solutions www.mobileconcrete.com.au

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Applicants must be willing to work on their own and be self motivating and enthusiastic about the fashion industry. All applicants must email their resume and cover letters to wildhoneyboutique@gmail.com

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required to sort and clean concrete and building rubble at Concrete Recycling Facility. Casual positions only.

Please contact Kristian 0420 588 518

Administration Ofﬁcer

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

Successful applicants will have the following: • Current HR licence • 12 months HR commercial driving experience • Positive attitude • Customer focus • Strong commitment to OH&S • Ability to work unsupervised • Good communication skills • 3-6 Months Agitator experience

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Required to operate (On site): Excavator, Loader, Water Truck, Crushing and Screening Equipment. Mechanically minded person preferable. Some manual labour will be required. Full time position - competitive rates offered. Please contact Kristian 0420588518

· 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.

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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

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 • Storepersons • HC and MC Drivers 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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Rugby league looking to grow in the Pilbara By Ben Leahy WA’s mineral wealth appears to be attracting more than just mining barons and fly-in, fly-out workers, with the National Rugby League the latest to eye off the Pilbara region. It seems the NRL has taken notice of the scores of Eastern Seaboarders, Kiwis, Brits and South Africans already playing rugby league in the Pilbara and decided to appoint its first full-time development officer to the region.

New development officer Chris Newman said his mission will be to increase awareness of the game and grow participation numbers among seniors and juniors and volunteers. “At the moment, we have three junior clubs and six senior clubs in the Pilbara,” Chris said. “But the NRL has really seen numbers grow in the game out here, so that is why I am here looking to boost that awareness further and get more people playing.” Chris said he is aiming to get a school

rugby league competition going as well as building a pathway for talented juniors to make it to the professional game.

From there, players would be a chance to sign on a professional contract with an NRL team.

“What we are putting in place in the Pilbara is an under 14s and 16s high performance academy – that will be implemented this year,” Chris said.

However, Chris said his work is more than just about the game on the field.

The academy will then be able to feed local players to the West Coast Pirates Under 18s team, which competes in the national SG Ball Competition, known as the best junior rugby league competition in the world.

Having spent the past 12 months as a NRL development officer in Samoa, Chris said he was also focused on educating players off the field. “The education and welfare programs that we want to run in the community are definitely one of the most important factors in my job,” Chris said.

SIERRAS NETBALL CLUB 2013 Hi Ladies, Keen to play netball this year??? Head down to our club trials next Wednesday the 20th February. Trials will kick off at 6:30pm at the Bulgarra netball courts. Hope to see you there!

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Tackle World Exmouth Fishing Report By Jenni Gates How hot has it been this last week? The summer heat has really hit hard this year, which can make it challenging for the shore-based angler and others on the water. The waters in the gulf seem to be so hot that the fish would fry in the shallows, yet there have been fish caught along the coastline, including whiting, queenfish, garfish and squid. The social committee from the Exmouth Game Fishing Club is holding a Garfish and Rock lobster competition Saturday February 16. All juniors are free to enter. In fact, all juniors will get a prize! The comp is designed to be a fun day of fishing, followed by more fun and games at the clubhouse that night with presentations. Anyone is welcome to enter, so for further details drop down to the clubhouse, which is open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

There were no other boats in sight to share the moment, however, wonderful memories like this last forever, especially for children. James and his father Brad fulfilled the day catching bluebone, red throat emperor and a variety of other species. James’ mother Joe and brother Ryan were also pleased when fresh fish was brought home for dinner. Gamefishing anglers are gearing up for Gamex, with new lures being tested, different hook rigs tried and teasers rigged. Those anglers targeting species are practicing knot tying, measuring leader lengths carefully and getting out to find where the various species are mooching. There have been big queenfish in the gulf, wahoo south of Tantabiddi and rather large spangled emperor around the islands, with reports also of them actually in the marina (a great option if the wind is too strong?).

Junior angler James Bell was out fishing with his father off Tantabiddi in their dinghy this week when a whaleshark came up and greeted them at the stern.

There are several new pushers with various coloured skirts that the billfishing anglers have been using and not only are they working on sails and marlin, but the large yellowfin tuna are still about, along with the ever-present mahi-mahi.

The father and son were very impressed to have the beautiful creature so close and all to themselves on the ocean.

Gamex has been running for over 40 years and the buzz for this event seems to get bigger each year.

Volleyball set to spike up another competitive season

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With summer heating up, things are about to get even hotter as the North West Volleyball Association gets ready to fire up from the end of February. If 2012 was anything to go by, the league is set for another riveting year.

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This year, competition nights are moving from Sunday evenings to Tuesday nights.

Sunday 24th February 10:00 am Karratha Sporting & Rec club, Bulgarra Nominations for President Vice president Secretary Treasurer Register

All teams are asked to come down to St Luke’s Gymnasium ready to play on Tuesdaywww.pilbaraclassies.com.au February 26 from 7pm for www.pilbaraclassies.com.au will do our best to get you on the a registration night and round of fun court with a team. scratch matches. For further details contact Bruce We are looking for teams to join

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Pilbara’s Ultimate Frisbee troupe By Courtney Zohs Karratha Ultimate is a group of people who have come together to play the sport of Ultimate, previously known as Ultimate Frisbee. The group started playing in Karratha in July 2012 and although some of us had played before, most of us had not. People brought friends along and with word of mouth and social media, we found ourselves having enough players to have two regular games a week among ourselves. Ultimate Frisbee was created in America in 1967 as a free-spirited alternative to traditional organised sport. Ultimate is a non-contact, mixed gender sport, suitable for all ages. It is played outside or indoors with teams of seven a side for outside and five a side indoors. The game is played on a rectangle shaped field the size of a rugby pitch with an end zone at each end. The idea of the sport is to have your team catch the disc in the end zone. You do this by passing the disc among your team without dropping it, or running with it. You can only hold onto the disc for 10 seconds and of course you have the opposing team trying to stop you, generally doing so by playing one-on-one or working as a zone defence. Once you catch the disc in the end zone a point is scored and you start play again. Ultimate is a self-refereed sport that is more about the spirit of the game rather than the competitive, aggressive feel that a lot of sports have. Respecting your team mates and the opposition on the pitch is highly regarded and when teams play in tournaments they

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On court and back in action By Tracy Kitching

nominations for all positions will be called for.

The Karratha Netball Association committee had its first meeting for the year recently and important dates have been set for the coming year.

We have many issues to vote on this year, including game night when we move to the new centre and junior rules so come along and have your say.

The first date of significance is Senior Open trials to be held at the Bulgarra Netball Courts at 6:30pm on February 25.

All team nominations will be taken on the night between 6:40 and 6:55pm.

If you are new to town and interested in playing netball or are an existing player but wish to try for a higher division or a new club, we would love to see you there. are scored on a spirit level as well as if they win or lose a game. If a foul is called, it is between the two players affected to sort it out and move on with the game as quickly as possible. It is discouraged to enter into any aggressive play or arguments. Generally players on the pitch spend most of the game laughing and enjoying a good run around and a throw of the disc. The Karratha team have become passionate about the game and are hoping to enter into a tournament during the year to develop their skills and experience. New players are always welcomed and encouraged. We are currently playing on Sundays at 7pm at the Pegs Creek oval. On Thursdays, we play indoors at 7:30pm at St Luke’s College. Both cost a small amount to cover the hire of venues and anyone is welcome to come along. Ideally, we would like to get a competition happening with enough players to have set teams each week playing against each other. If you are interested in playing or would like any more information you can contact us by email on karrratha@waultimate.com or on Karratha Ultimate’s Facebook page or just come down and join in!

Please bring sport shoes, a drink and towel. Expressions of interest forms can be found on the Resources and Forms page of the KNA website at karrathanetball. asn.au and must be submitted by February 22. A sign up day for NetSetGO and Juniors is set for 4pm on Tuesday March 5 at the Bulgarra Netball Courts. All children from 5 to 17-yearsold who want to participate in NetSetGO or in our junior competition but don’t already have a team are welcome to come down. KNA will try our best to make sure every child wishing to play this great sport finds a team to play in. The KNA Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm on March 19 at a venue to be determined. Check the KNA website or join our Facebook page for up to date information.

If you do not hand in your team nomination form and the $50 nomination fee, your team won’t be included on the fixtures. This goes for juniors and seniors. Each and every team in every division must have two attendees at the AGM for there to be a quorum. If there is no quorum, there will be no AGM and no netball season. If your team wishes to train at the Bulgarra Netball Courts, you must include this information on your team nomination form also. With an expected 30 senior teams alone, court space for training is tight so get in early. Completed player affiliation forms and fees will be taken at the Del Parker Netball Centre, Bulgarra Netball Courts match office between 6:30pm and 7:15pm on April 2. Only financial players will be able to play on the first game on April 8 (seniors) and April 9 (juniors). The committee is trialling a twoweek round of grading for seniors this year.

All members new and old, parents, coaches, umpires, supporters and volunteers are welcome to attend.

Fixtures will only be sent out for the first two senior rounds at the start of the season and if need be, some teams may change divisions for the games coming after school holidays on May 6.

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