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Edition 236

23 - 24 February 2013

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Political campaigns are in full swing ahead of the State Election, with local candidates announcing ideals left, right and centre.

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The Liberalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan to make our community safer Recruit a total of 720 police officers over the next four years We will make your community safer by spending $282 million to recruit 550 officers in addition to the 170 officers the Liberal-led State Government has already committed to recruit by 2013-14. Extra infrastructure to accommodate additional police officers will also be built. The 550 officers will consist of 200 detectives to be based at suburban stations, 150 police auxiliary officers, 50 officers for a new rapid response unit and 150 general purpose police officers.

$10.5 million for incentives to attract police officers to hard to fill regional locations We will make your community safer by providing police officers with financial incentives both to relocate to those parts of WA where it has proven difficult to fill police vacancies, and by rewarding those who maintain their commitment to regional communities through retention payments. The Liberals believe that all Western Australians have a right to be and feel safe in their own home, regardless of where they live.

Lock up violent home invaders with mandatory jail sentences for a minimum of 7.5 years We will make your community safer by introducing mandatory jail sentences for violent home invaders. Any adult who breaks into a house and violently rapes someone will be locked up for a minimum of 15 years. Any adult who breaks into a house and seriously physically assaults someone will be locked up for a minimum of 7 years, 6 months. In addition, any adult offender who has three burglary offences will get three strikes and be jailed for a mandatory two years.

Freeing up police officers by rapidly dealing with offenders in courts on Sundays and evenings We will make your community safer by freeing up police time and funding courts to sit on Sundays and, where necessary, at night to rapidly deal with offenders. This will help police officers return to frontline policing sooner. Video-link services to regional locations will also be provided to ensure regional police are able to get back on the beat sooner.

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Pilbara candidates draw blood in stoush over Karratha hospital By Ben Leahy

leading candidates are taking into the State Election.

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls might have expected that signing off on Karratha’s proposed $250 million hospital would bag him key votes as he vies for the Pilbara seat in the State Elections on March 9.

Labor and its candidate Kelly Howlett have talked tough on the hospital in a bid to foster a can-do image.

Yet, the project has instead proven a rallying point for his political opponents. First, Pilbara Labor candidate Kelly Howlett attacked what she called delays in the project and now Liberal candidate George Levissianos has called for the hospital to be moved. Mr Levessianos said people in Karratha wanted the new hospital built on the site of the existing Nickol Bay Hospital, rather than its proposed location close to the CBD. “The place they are going to put the new hospital is on some of the lowest land in town,” Mr Levissianos said. “We haven’t seen a flood there, but if there is a tidal surge, I believe the best and safest land to have a hospital is on the highest land.” The battle over the hospital shapes as a microcosm of the broader strategies the Pilbara’s

Ms Howlett announced an additional $100 million to fast track delays in its construction, while adding that Labor was also open to plans to build it the hospital in another location. This follows on from other Labor pledges to have leader Mr McGowan personally oversee the Regional Development portfolio and to introduce a new Pilbara Redevelopment Authority to cut through red tape in the region. For Liberal candidate George Levissianos, meanwhile, the hospital has been a chance to show he is ready to listen to locals. Mr Levissianos said he took a stand against his Party’s line because locals believed strongly the hospital should be built on the Nickol Bay site. He said the site was on

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“We are putting the effort and the money into the best flood mitigation strategy,” Mr Grylls said.

higher ground, had adequate land and was located on a dual carriage highway with speedy access to the airport and Dampier.

He said his team had also spent two years and tens of millions of dollars planning the new hospital.

“The people of Karratha, are saying, ‘Why can’t we have a hospital up there?’” Mr Levissianos said.

“There has been no work done on a $250 million hospital back at the existing [Nickol Bay] site,” Mr Grylls said.

“And I’m asking the question on their behalf?” For Mr Grylls, meanwhile, a new hospital alongside a revitalised Karratha town centre, featuring apartments, hotels and restaurants, would be a showpiece of his tenure as Regional Development Minister.

“It is probably not a good time in an election campaign to say, ‘Oh why don’t we do things a little differently?’” “That is not how you sustainably plan the City of the North, and certainly not how I will be planning it.”

But he has had to move to reassure locals by saying that even if the hospital was not built, a new road behind Warambie Estate would still be constructed to act as the town’s seawall against floods.

What Mr Grylls and the other candidates will have to plan, however, is how to emerge from this stoush with the voters on their side.

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Push for mining companies to Stolen car torched source local goods and services By Ben Leahy Future

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By Tamara Binamat In a crime that has outraged a local close-knit community, a string of vehicle thefts has ended with a car torched and gutted by fire. Police say that between the hours of about 7pm on Friday February 15, 2013 and 7:30am on Saturday February 16 offenders stole a white Toyota 2000 Corolla from an address on Stewart Street, Exmouth. Police believe after speaking with witnesses this occurred about 3:30am Saturday. The vehicle was then taken to an area of bushland near McLeod Street where the vehicle has been set alight. The vehicle was completely gutted by the fire. Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen

any suspicious behaviour around Stewart Street or may have information about this offence. This offence is a part of a series of incidents in the Exmouth area, in which five vehicles have been stolen since January 1. On almost all occasions the vehicles have been unlocked and keys left in the ignition. These offenders are also believed to be responsible for other stealing offences from unlocked vehicles in which wallets and fishing equipment has been stolen. Police say the great majority of these offences can be easily avoided. If you have any information on these crimes, please contact Exmouth Police Station on 9947 8700 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

EAST PILBARA SHIRE UPDATE Welcome to the heart of the Pilbara

President’s Message I’d like to begin by offering my congratulations to the Shire’s Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Allen Cooper who was awarded a Public Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours, recognised for his outstanding commitment to the East Pilbara. Allen has dedicated over 18 years to the East Pilbara region and is unquestionably deserving of this prestigious award. Please read more about Allen’s contribution to the East Pilbara in this update. Australia Day was celebrated in style across the region with community events in both Newman and Marble Bar. It’s always a fantastic day when we celebrate this wonderful country of ours and it’s important that those who received awards for their dedication to the Shire of East Pilbara are acknowledged. The following individuals were recognised as part of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards: Newman Lynne Craigie – East Pilbara Citizen of the Year Bob Nicholson – East Pilbara Citizen of the Year Anthony Jenssen- East Pilbara Young Citizen of the Year 6 New Radio- East Pilbara Community Group or Event of the Year Marble Bar The Marble Bar VES Unit - East Pilbara Community Group Award. Nullagine

Peta Asplin- East Pilbara Australian of the Year (Nullagine) Please take the time to read the latest news affecting the Shire of East Pilbara and for more information visit our website www eastpilbara.wa.gov.au Lynne Craigie – Shire President.

What’s Happening around the Shire… Clean Up Australia Day DATE: Sunday 03 March 2013 WHERE: Newman Youth Centre TIME: 8.00am – 11.00am including refreshments For more information contact Carole Carbone on 08 9175 1963 Rugby League Clinic The Newman Youth Centre is hosting Rugby League Clinics every Friday for the next ﬁve weeks. 4pm – 6 pm. Come along and bring your friends for some ﬁtness and ball skills.

CEO Awarded Public Service Medal The Shire of East Pilbara would like to congratulate Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Allen Cooper for receiving the Public Service Medal as part of the 2013 Australia Day Honours for his dedication to the Shire of East Pilbara. Allen has been the Director of the Board of Management, Local Government Managers Australia, Western Australia Division since 2003. He was also the Acting Chair of the Pilbara Area Consultative Committee and member since 2002, retiring in 2010. He was previously the Past Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of the Pilbara Regional Council. He has also been the Past President of the (then) North Branch of the Institute of Municipal Management. He is also Fellow of the Local Government Managers Australia. Allen’s involvement with his local community groups and clubs is also of note. He is a 5th Dan instructor of the Newman Tae Kwon Do Club and a 2nd Dan member of the Newman Hapkido Club. He is also a member of the Returned and Services League of Australia as well as an avid member of the Freemasons Newman.

February 2013 Newman Continues its Retail and Business Growth Stage One of the Newman Mixed Business precinct has opened for registrations of interest after the announcement from Lands Minister Brendan Grylls of a dedicated mixed-use precinct for business in Newman. The new Mixed Business Precinct was announced to meet the demands for quality commercial land in Newman and provide greater business opportunities. ‘The opening of the Mixed Business Precinct is great news for Newman as it provides much needed commercial space to cater for the burgeoning growth of businesses in Newman,’ said Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Allen Cooper. ‘This land also means that the residents of Newman will have access to additional retail and service enterprises providing better opportunities for shopping and other needs. The Mixed Business Precinct Stage 1 comprises nine lots ranging from 1,744sqm to 4,120sqm. Registrations of interests opened on February 7th and close at 2pm WST on Tuesday, 12 March. To register your interest contact Landcorp via their website www.landcorp.gov.au

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South Hedland man reported missing Council takes a stand on workers’ camps By Tamara Binamat

By Ben Leahy

encouraged to live in towns, while construction workers should stay in camps only when alternative accommodation is unavailable. The City of the North Plan seeks to house permanent workers in towns to improve infrastructure and services and create a stronger sense of community across the Shire. However, Shire planners found the WA Site Services’ application would isolate its employees from the community and have a “significant detrimental social impact upon Roebourne”. Councillor Michael Saylor was the only representative to vote in favour of the application by WA Site Services. Mr Saylor argued that numerous employers were illegally housing operational employees in the Shire and that WA Site Services had done the right thing by seeking formal planning approval. WA Site Services can now decide if it should appeal council’s decision in the State Administrative Tribunal.

Shire of Roebourne councillors have sought to ensure permanent workers live in urban areas by rejecting a planning application for an accommodation camp on the Point Samson-Roebourne Road last Monday February 18. Local company WA Site Services had sought permission to build a transient workers’ accommodation camp for staff involved in the day-today running of its business. The application was found to comply with planning laws and council had also previously approved TWA camps in the Mixed Business zone where WA Site Services is located. However, councillors said they chose to set a precedent in rejecting this application because past approvals of TWA camps had been for construction workers, not operational employees. Councillors said their decision met with Karratha City of the North Plan recommendations that operational workers be

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 55-year-old South Hedland man reported missing since Friday February 8. Lindsay Edward Judas was last seen about 9am on Friday 8 February driving along Trig Street near Sandhill Street, Wedgefield.

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It is believed Mr Judas was heading towards Broome on a fishing trip, driving a white Nissan Navara utility, registration number LXXXXJ.

Concerns were raised for Mr Judas’ welfare when he did not show up for work on Thursday February 14 and he has not been in contact with any family members

or work mates, which police say is unusual. Mr Judas is described as being fair skinned, and approximately 185 centimetres tall with a solid build. He has white sandy hair and wears glasses. Anyone with any information about Mr Judas’ location is asked to call police on 131 444.

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Minister Grylls said Dampier redevelopment on track By Ben Leahy

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that we would start detailed community consultation just like we did with the City of the North plan for Karratha.

Regional Development Minister and Nationals candidate for the Pilbara Brendon Grylls has reassured Dampier residents that progress is being made on the town’s redevelopment.

Mr Grylls said he hoped community consultations could begin just after the March 9 State Election. “We will define what the redevelopment will look like,” Mr Grylls said.

Mr Grylls said he met with Dampier residents before Christmas to show them the preliminary planning that had been done.

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“[And] then community input should be, where and where the should be.”

“I knew that the community there were worried that nothing was happening … but I think that they left quite satisfied that a stack of work has been done,” Mr Grylls said.

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Greens candidate for the Pilbara Julie Matheson has called on voters to give her and her Party the balance of power in State Parliament so that she can tackle housing prices in the region. Ms Matheson said the Government has pursued a policy since 1997 of releasing land in slow trickles to keep land prices high. “One of the mandates of LandCorp [the agency responsible for land releases] is to make a profit for the Government, and they make that profit by selling land at ridiculous prices in the Pilbara,” Ms Matheson said. “They play on the misery of people in the Pilbara by releasing land very slowly, charging exorbitant rates for it and after that you’ve still got to put a building on it. “So before you know it, it has cost you $800,000 to put a dwelling on a block of land in the Pilbara.” Ms Matheson said the Greens had a five-point plan to bring housing prices under control. She said the Greens would push to have more land releases at discounted prices, with a caveat that buyers would have to hold onto the land for six-years before they could sell it.

She said money from Royalties for Regions would also be used to speed up the land releases. “There is $1 billion in Royalties for Regions – the Pilbara generates 95 per cent of those royalties – the money has got to come back here to do the land releases so people have a choice of housing,” Ms Matheson said. She added that the Greens also planned to provide mortgage compensation for people who live and own their homes in the Pilbara. “I’m talking about families, I’m not talking about speculators or companies providing housing,” Ms Matheson said. “This is mum and dad, who bought their houses at inflated prices because of the Government’s policy of a slow trickle land release.” “They need to have mortgage compensation if they have lived in their home for six years or more.” Ms Matheson said the bill for the mortgage scheme would not end up being large because the 2011 Census showed that 70 per cent of residential homes are owned by investors or companies providing housing for their employees. “A maximum of 30 per cent of people live and own their home in the Pilbara so it is not a big compensation scheme at all,” she said.

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Labor tackles water shortage that Liberals say doesn’t exist By Ben Leahy The Labor Party has taken aim at Water Corporation and other government agencies in a bid to ensure faster land releases across the Pilbara. Shadow Minister for Water Fran Logan told reporters in Karratha last week that uncooperative government corporations were contributing to high Pilbara property prices by holding up land releases.

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Mr Logan said WA Labor would tackle the problem by creating a Pilbara Redevelopment Authority with the legislative power to force the corporations to cooperate. “Approvals for housing block releases have often been delayed or rejected by government corporations, such as the Water Corporation, for reasons including limited water supply availability or the inability to keep up with connection demand,” Mr Logan said. “Instead of putting blocks in the way or telling people how things can’t be done, under a McGowan Government, the Water Corporation will be required to advise the Pilbara Redevelopment Authority on how to speed up land and block releases. Mr Logan’s visit follows on from a previous Labor announcement promising an extra $100 million to fast track the Karratha Hospital project as the Party seeks to push the message that it will cut through red tape.

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motorists who fail to stop for police face a minimum fine of $5,000. If they drive recklessly while trying to evade police, they will also serve a mandatory six-month prison term. Both motorists involved in the pursuits in Karratha over the weekend were charged with reckless driving. In the first incident, a 24-year old Pannawonica driver failed to stop for police at the Tambrey Tavern late on Friday night February 15. Police did not pursue at that time, but later the vehicle was sighted again and the police did engage in a pursuit that ended in Bulgarra. The driver was apprehended and has been charged with reckless driving and failing to stop for police. The second pursuit began around 10pm on Saturday February 16 when a 24-year-old Karratha man failed to stop at a booze bus. In the subsequent pursuit, the driver spun out of control into a ditch on Karratha Road near the Light Industrial Area. The driver was arrested at the scene and has been charged with with reckless driving and failing to stop for police. He was also charged for driving while on a suspended licence. Both men will now appear in the Karratha Court on March 12.

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Pilbara women to celebrate and empower women worldwide By Tamara Binamat The Pilbara Women’s Network is hosting a grand affair to celebrate women at an International Women’s Day event on March 8. The sundowner event aims to celebrate, recognise and empower women of the Pilbara as well as raise awareness of gender inequality issues around the world. The event is being coordinated through the Small Business Centre West Pilbara and Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce. SBC West Pilbara manager Rachel Whiting said the event would raise money for UN Women Australia’s campaign to end violence against women in Papua New Guinea. “Statistics show that 67 per

cent of women in Papua New Guinea have been beaten by their husbands, with further alarming numbers of trafficking and sexual abuse,” Ms Whiting said. “While we enjoy a night of entertainment and networking, it’s important to remember that many women around the world are in great need of support and shelter from violence.“ The sold-out event will feature talks by Anne BanksMcAllister, founder and former Chair of UN Women Perth and current board member of UN Women Australia. Ms Banks-McAllister said the aim of UN Women is to achieve gender equality for women globally. Ms Banks-McAllister said she has always felt strongly about women receiving an education to encourage greater decision-

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making. She initiated UN Women Perth after an insightful visit to Timor. “I was absolutely gobsmacked when I went to a senior high school [in Timor] that you and I would think was absolutely third world country. “I asked where all the teenage girls were and they said ‘there are no hygienic facilities for girls here so when they reach a certain age they just stop coming to school.’ “I couldn’t believe that something as basic as that was preventing these girls from coming to school and getting an education. “When I came back [to Perth] I felt there was an opportunity for me to make a contribution.” Anne is now a proud resident of Karratha and hopes to continue working with women in the Pilbara. “In my role as Manager of Community Development at the Pilbara Development Commision, my focus is on building sustainable communities around the region, and women play a critical part in that,” Anne said. “There’s so many great women in this region doing fabulous things and I think that needs to be recognised from outside my PDC role.” Part of celebrating the contribution of women to the Pilbara is recognising inspiring local women. The Pilbara Women’s

Network are calling for nominations from the community for the most inspirational women in the Pilbara to recognise the invaluable contribution they make to their family, to local community groups and to the Pilbara community. Nominees will be recognised for their contribution at the International Women’s

Day cocktail event on March 8. Ms Whiting said the aim of the campaign was to showcase the achievements of women, irrespective of background and culture. “We’re calling on the Pilbara community to recognise those women who inspire, motive and support them,” Ms Whiting said.

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Facilities upgrades for emergency services Emergency services in the Shire of Roebourne have been given a boost following two Council decisions to help improve emergency facilities for St John’s Ambulance and the Roebourne District SES. St John’s Ambulance has been granted in principle support to move to a new, larger site on Welcome Road in Karratha, which will allow for expansion and a more professional service as the region grows. The Roebourne District SES has moved closer to having a permanent home with Council moving forward with the acquisition of land and an application for funding through the State Government.

basis and we need to make sure they are well equipped to keep providing those services,” Cr WhiteHartig said. “The current St John’s ambulance site is quite constrained and doesn’t have a lot of room for expansion. “Moving to the Welcome Road site would help the ambulance service to grow and professionalise in the coming years providing a better level of service to the community,” she said. “The Roebourne District been homeless since the 2011, so commencing the for a permanent building overdue.

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Shire of Roebourne President Fiona White-Hartig said emergency services were crucial for the community and needed to have the best facilities possible.

“They have continued to provide a high level of service to the Wickham community even without a building to house their equipment and train in.”

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Mr Grylls says funding could be available for Roebourne Art Group By Ben Leahy

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National Party candidate for the Pilbara Brendon Grylls last week denied he is ignoring the plight of prize-winning artists at the Roebourne Art Group. Despite collecting numerous art awards and exhibiting their work overseas, the group is facing the prospect of putting away their paintbrushes after being told they needed to vacate their current premises on Roe Street in Roebourne. In the last edition of the Pilbara Echo, Roebourne Art Group’s Rex Widerstrom said that while the Labor Party had committed $1 million toward building a new gallery for the group, numerous letters to Mr Grylls had gone unanswered. However Mr Grylls responded by saying the State Government had already committed $1.5 million to a new gallery

“We have designs in place for a new Roebourne Art building, but there were concerns at the Pilbara Development Commission about the capacity of the art group to manage the project and so that funding was withdrawn,” Mr Grylls said.

By Tamara Binamat Karratha police are investigating a string of indecent assault offences around Millars Well in Karratha. Police say a male around 14 to 17-yearsold has been reported riding a BMX-style bicycle while exposing himself indecently and yelling crude comments to women who are walking. Around 5pm on Wednesday February 13 a female victim was walking along the footpath that runs between Gawthorne Drive and Galbraith Road, Millars Well. The victim was approached by the offender on a pushbike. The male exposed himself to the female before he rode off on his bicycle towards Strickland Drive. In separate incidents, a man fitting the same description

“I want to be confident of the [group’s] governance before we allocate further money.” “That being said I think the money will be there when they are ready. Mr Grylls said the Roebourne Art Group should re-apply to the Pilbara Development Commission for funding. “The Roebourne Art Group has already been identified as a key priority [by the PDC],” Mr Grylls said. “We’ve just got to make sure it ends up being a good project rather than one that doesn’t end up getting off the ground.”

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committed offences along the footpath that runs between Petris court and Edgar place on February 14, and along the footpath that runs along Mcrae court and Leeds close on February 19. The male was described as between 14 to 17-years-old, chubby build and overlapping front teeth. The male is believed to use a dark coloured BMX style bike with a low seat and red or black metallic helmet. Police are calling for any witnesses to this offence. If you know this man or have seen any persons acting suspiciously around Gawthorne Drive on a bicycle please notify your local police. If you have any information that may assist police in this inquiry please call Karratha Police on 9143 7200.

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Pilbara overlooked in Government’s police promises ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP Are you a not-for-profit community organisation based within the Shire of Roebourne? We encourage you to apply for the Shire of Roebourne’s Annual Community Sponsorship Scheme for projects and events being undertaken in the 2013/14 financial year. The scheme aims to encourage high standards of community service and program delivery in the areas of health, welfare, training and general interest groups that promote a positive public image and return benefit to the community. Funds of up to $50,000 are available to not-for-profit community organisations to cover costs such as administration, operating costs, annual events, building maintenance and service delivery. Application forms and guidelines are available online at www.roebourne.wa.gov.au or by contacting the Community Development Team on 9186 8555 or sor@roebourne.wa.gov.au. Completed applications are to be received by 4pm Friday 26 April 2013.

By Ben Leahy Pilbara police appear to have missed out on incentive packages and promised increases in officer numbers under Liberal election promises released earlier this month. The Government announced that, if reelected, it will provide $10.5 million of incentives to encourage police officers to work in hard-to-fill regional locations, while also recruiting a total of 720 police officers over the next four years. The incentives would involve an initial attraction payment for officers moving to regional locations and a further payment in recognition of more than 3.5 years service at one location. But while police moving

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that includes 150 auxiliary officers. Of these 550 new recruits, at least 400 would be based in metropolitan areas. Shadow Police Minister Michelle Roberts has questioned the Liberal Party’s ability to deliver extra police, saying it had recruited only 180 of the 500 officers it promised during the 2008 election campaign.

successful in attracting them to those regions,” Ms Harvey said.

“[This] promise included the 170 police officers the Liberals failed to deliver at the 2008 election,” Ms Roberts said.

Similarly, most of the 720 officers the Government plans to recruit appear set to be based in Perth.

“Colin Barnett has simply re-announced these officers in an attempt to trick Western Australians.

The 720 officers include the 170 the Government already plans to recruit by 2013-14 as well as an additional 550 new recruits

“We will deliver the 170 that Mr Barnett failed to deliver because of his cuts to the Police budget plus 500 more by 2017-18.”

Labor to scrap Oakajee port funding By Ben Leahy

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The Flying Foam Massacre remembered By Ben Leahy Yaburara elders hope that a ground breaking ceremony to remember the 1868 massacre of up to 150 of their people leads to greater recognition of the Burrup Peninsula’s cultural heritage. In a series of events around Australia on February 17, traditional owners, politicians and community members held a minute’s silence for those murdered in what has come to be known as the Flying Foam Massacre. Arising from a series of violent reprisals between Aboriginal people and European settlers, the 1868 Flying Foam Massacre culminated when a series of posses hunted and murdered Yaburara men, women and children. The massacres on teh Burrup Peninsula dramatically reduced the population of the Yaburara people, and today there are far fewer Yaburara descendants than that of other Indigenous people in the Pilbara. Yaburara-Mardudhunera woman Audrey Cosmos, who organised the Burrup ceremony, said it is the first time an official memorial had been held for an individual massacre of Aboriginal people. She now hopes the day is remembered annually around Australia. “I hope this day is pushed and pushed – not just by Aboriginal people, but by the whole community,” Ms Cosmos said. She added that the day had already helped bring together local Aboriginal people with elders from the Wong-goo-tt-oo, YaburaraMardudhunera, Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people all attending. It has also united Indigenous communities around the country, with concurrent memorials held in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and even the small Victorian towns of Daylesford and Taradale. Ngarluma woman Tanya Hunter organised a memorial stand at Indigenous Spirit Festival in Adelaide.

Ms Hunter said she has never been to the Burrup because as a child from the stolen generation, she was removed from her mother in Roebourne in the 1960s and taken to Perth. However, after many years living in the US, she said she was rediscovering her links to the Ngarluma people after stumbling upon the story of the Flying Foam Massacre on Facebook. At the Spirit Festival, Ms Hunter snapped pictures of Jessica Mauboy, Troy Cassar-Daley and other “deadly” Indigenous celebrities showing their support for the memorial. “The Flying Foam Massacre brought home the idea to these guys that it is important to remember massacres that have occurred all around our country not just at the Burrup,” Ms Hunter said. “But the Burrup is the one I am hoping will lead the way, so that more ceremonies are held and people don’t forget what happened in their country as well.” For Yaburara-Mardudhunera woman Audrey Cosmos, the Flying Foam Massacre is also a chance to highlight the cultural heritage on the Burrup. Just metres from where she organised the memorial ceremony are standing stones erected in the 1800s by Yaburara survivors to honour their fallen dead. Stretching beyond the standing stones is the world’s highest concentration of rock art and engravings. The engravings act as the basis of lore for Aboriginal living in areas stretching to Kununurra in the north, Alice Springs in the east and Geraldton to the South. Ms Cosmos hopes that the Burrup and its engravings will soon achieve World Heritage listing so they are preserved for future generations. “Aboriginal lore is still very strong here,” Ms Cosmos said. “It is very special and needs to be saved.”

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Liberal Party split on conservation By Ben Leahy

Don’t muddy the water readings, keep your meter clear If your water meter cannot see the light of day, Water Corporation is asking you to create a clearing around it so it can be easily accessed for meter readings. More than two million water meter readings are taken each year and more than 30,000 repairs or replacements are also carried out. Water Corporation North West regional manager Peter McAllister said his team were frequently unable to take readings due to obstructed meters. “Overgrown bushes, locked gates and soil are the most

common obstructions that can prevent us from taking a reading,” Mr McAllister said. “There has even been a case of a nest of bees taking up residence around a water meter, which was quite a shock to our meter reader.” Mr McAllister said the meter should be positioned 10 to 15 centimetres above ground level, with a clear space of at least 30 centimetres around each side and 120 centimetres above. Water meters are generally located along the front boundary of a property. “Our inspectors read

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Conservation groups are asking for more clarity after the Liberal Government announced on February 13 that it would revamp management of the State’s National Parks. Premier Barnett said a reelected Liberal Party would replace the Department of Environment and Conservation with two separate environmental agencies. The first agency, the Western Australian Parks Authority would promote and protect the State’s parks, while the Department of Environment Regulation would focus on regulation and licensing. Mr Barnett said the new Western Australian Parks Authority would focus on conservation, scientific research and the promotion of terrestrial and marine parks, which would be managed together for the first time. “The authority will manage, protect and enhance the State’s

100 National Parks, State forests, nature and conservation reserves, and 13 marine parks,” Mr Barnett said. “We have some of the most spectacular national parks in the world, like Karijini National Park and Cape Le Grand National Park, and it makes sense to have a dedicated authority focused on their management.” WWF-Australia spokesperson Paul Gamblin said he welcomed the Government’s acknowledgement that the environment is an important issue for all Western Australians. However, Mr Gamblin also said there was little detail on how the new structure would improve on the current DEC. “It is difficult to assess if the proposal to separate DEC into two new bodies – a WA Parks Authority and a Department of Environment Regulation – will result in improved outcomes for the environment,” Mr Gamblin said. “More clarity is needed about the proposed new structure.”

Financial Markets By Brenton Reynolds Local markets have finally pushed back past the 5,000 point mark to heights not seen since 2008. The surge is due to companies reporting profits that are largely beating analyst expectations, none more so than the Commonwealth Bank’s (CBA) results released on Wednesday February 13. The CBA announced a 6 per cent increase in cash profit to

$3.76 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2012, comfortably exceeding the market’s expectations and sending the stock to all-time highs. US markets also started the week on a positive note with encouraging trade data coming out of both the US and China. However their markets ended the week downbeat as Eurozone gross domestic product shrank 0.6 per cent in the fourth-quarter, slightly more than expected.

Stock Tip of the Week Atlas Iron Ltd (AGO) – Buy Atlas Iron shipped 1.75 million tonnes of iron ore in the December quarter (in-line with our expectations of 1.8MT) at a price of ~US$93/WMT. Of the 1.75MT, around 20 per cent were low grade shipments, and hence the low realised price. Very encouragingly though, AGO said that in January a lowgrade shipment was sold at $120/ DMT.

We estimate that the Company made a $35 million dollar profit in Q2 and we maintain our BUY recommendation given the valuation support based on our iron ore price assumptions. We have a valuation of $1.73, but this assumes declining iron ore prices. At spot prices iron ore prices our valuation increases to $4.40.

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Clean and lean eating is one of the easiest ways to drop big weight and change your eating habits within a short amount of time. The key to clean eating is to exclude any simple carbs, sugars and bad fats and stick to foods as they come from nature. Stick to the foods listed here and mix and match for all your meals and you will be well on your way to good health. Eat this way 85 per cent of the time with the occassional treats and you will look great and feel good. Use all of these foods combined with any fresh herbs and flavours that you like including chilli, garlic, rosemary, sage, tarragon, lemons and limes and your body will love you for it. Take this page with you on your next shopping trip and compare it to what you have in your trolley. This is how your whole family should eat for optimum health. To teach your kids to eat this way from a young age is one of the best gifts you can give them. Check your trolley, how many of these foods are in it and how many packaged foods do you have? A little bit more planning can turn all of these into ready meals and you will save yourself time and money because when you are healthy and well you don’t need medication or doctor appointments. A little more money spent on good food will be saved 100 times over in other places. Have a healthy week!

“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” – Les Brown

Here are the key foods for a great lean and clean diet. Meats

Dairy

Chicken Turkey Lamb Beef Duck

Think low sugar not low fat (Low fat is full of sugar) Yoghurt Organic milk Organic eggs

Vegetables

Nuts and seeds

Broccoli Spinach Asparagus Green beans Kale Rocket Watercress Brussel sprouts Cucumber Avocados Sweet potatoes Peas Mushrooms

Fruit Blueberries Raspberries Blackberries Melons Bananas Grapes Pineapple

Behaviour Tonics to visit Pilbara A bit about this course crèche • Firstly, your kids don’t have to be naughty for it to be helpful. • Over 6000 WA parents have attended this course with Behaviour Tonics, rating it 91 out of 100 for overall satisfaction. Parenting and Behavioural Consultant Brad Williams from Behaviour Tonics will be visiting Karratha from Monday March 11 to Friday March 22, 2013. Mr Williams aims to facilitate parenting courses in the very popular parenting program, 1-2-3 Magic® and Emotion Coaching to help manage difficult behaviour in children.

• The course provides three practical ‘things to do’ about problem behaviour and how to help a child to cope with emotions (like frustration) that can lead to this behavior. • Parents will learn how to give and follow through with consequences without starting a war.

positions available in the morning course.

• Brad is the only licensed Practitioner Trainer of Professionals and Teachers in WA and NT. Mr William’s presentations are known to be both informative and entertaining and his humorous style makes the topic of disciplining children interesting. With a background in child and adolescent mental health services and as the father to two young boys, Mr Williams is only too aware of the challenges involved in parenting.

• This course teaches parents how to teach and encourage their kids to do the things you want them to do, such as eat, get dressed and share.

Mr Williams said working with parents, teachers, and carers is his passion and area of expertise, helping them to be better informed and more effective in discipline and raising kids in general.

• The morning and afternoon courses both run over two or three sessions, with a limited number of

For further information on the Karratha parent courses please call Bess at LINK on 9144 2150.

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The Oriental Pratincole (Glareola

The back and head are brown

maldivarum), also known as the

and the wings are brown with

Grasshopper-Bird

black flight feathers.

Swallow-

Plover is a wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae.

under wings are chestnut.

The most unusual feature of the pratincoles is that although classed as waders, they typically hunt their insect prey on the wing like swallows, although they can also feed on the ground. These

are

birds

open

country, and are often seen near water in the evening, hawking for insects. These pratincoles are found in warmer parts of South and East Asia, breeding from Northern Pakistan and the Kashmir region across into China. Pratincoles

lay

The belly is white and the

two

Very good views are needed to distinguish this species from other pratincoles, such as the very similar Collared Pratincole, which also has a chestnut under wing, and the Black-Winged Pratincole which shares the black upper wing flight feathers and lack of a white trailing edge to the wing. These features are not always readily seen in the field, especially as the chestnut under wing views are obtained. The

Australasian Group

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Studies

are

million Oriental Pratincoles on

India, Pakistan, Indonesia and

Eighty Mile Beach on February 7,

Australasia.

2004.

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recorded

2.5

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west of the breeding range,

no record of this magnitude

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and it is supposed that weather

occurred as far away as Great

conditions caused much of the

Britain more than once.

world’s population of this species

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are

rarely

north

These birds have short legs, pointed wings and long forked tails.

to congregate in one area. They are a visitor to Australian shores and can currently been

They have short bills, which is an adaptation for aerial feeding.

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with nothing. In one of the bigger projects the ladies have attempted, last year they knitted 21 blankets that they then sent to the hospital run by Australian woman Catherine Hamlin in Ethiopia. Ms Hamlin has run the hospital, which helps women who have suffered childbirth injuries, for 50-years. Ruth said her Create ’n’ Connect women will again be knitting blankets for the hospital this year, but now they are dreaming bigger. “Some of the women have got grand dreams of visiting Ethiopia this year – either going with the blankets or visiting later to see who has received them at the other end,” Ruth said. In the meantime, Ruth is encouraging any interested Karratha woman to make the shorter journey down to Create ’n’ Connect’s weekly meeting.

appears black unless excellent

three eggs on the ground and migratory,

Give creative women the chance to get together for a gossip, a tasty feed and a break from the kids and what do you end up with? The answer is Create ’n’ Connect at Karratha’s Baptist Church. Open to all Karratha women, Create ’n’ Connect organiser Ruth Hamilton said the group runs for two hours every Wednesday during the school term and gives ladies the chance to make new friends. “We call it Create because women, who want to be creative while their kids are in crèche, can take part in cooking lessons or art and craft activities,” Ruth said. “On the other hand, those who are not creative can equally come and put their child in crèche and just have a coffee and a chat.” Attracting between 20 and

30 women each week, the group has a mix of women from many backgrounds. On the week the Pilbara Echo dropped by, Krishnee Hennesy from South Africa was whipping up an Indian fish biryani in her last cooking class before jetting to Perth to get married. At the craft table, Danish woman Mette Clifton was showing off her new octopus dolls. As well as enjoying themselves, Ruth said Create ’n’ Connect tries to challenge its members to contribute to the local and international community. For the past six years, the group has been compiling overnight bags that are given to the Karratha Women’s Refuge. Each bag contains a children’s toy and an overnight supply of toiletries that are supplied to victims of domestic violence, who have left home

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1 Radley Road, 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

1/60 Morgans Street Port Hedland

$1,300 / wk AVAILABLE TBA

9 Woodman Avenue Port Hedland

$2,000 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

One bedroom, one bathroom apartment located just minutes from the beach, combined kitchen and dining, low maintenance gardens.

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

1 Draper Place South Hedland

$1,450 / wk AVAILABLE 07/03/2013

Three bedroom, one bathroom home, open plan lounge and dining, single carport and garage, fully fenced yard.

13/13 Rutherford Road $2,100 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE LATE FEB Brand new 3x2 with ample parking space, very low maintenance yard, quality ﬁnishing’s throughout.

2 & 6/2 Phalarope Way $2,100 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with large living areas and bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining, in quiet complex.

5/35 Masters Way South Hedland

$2,200 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with large living areas and bedrooms, tiled throughout, open plan kitchen and dining.

5A & B Mauger Place $2,300 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE LATE FEB Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with large living areas and bedrooms, open plan kitchen, living and dining, pets considered.

3 & 5/2 Phalarope Way $2,500 / wk South Hedland AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with large living areas and bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining, in quiet complex.

Properties for Lease

Karratha

Port & South Hedland

$1,150,000

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

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

$5,032,800

Karratha 4/1925 Ridley Street Bulgarra

$700 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Located close to Sporting Complex and Town, this beautifully refurbished fully furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is a must. Perfect for the busy couple. Do not delay this won’t last long.

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.

6 Lathwell Close Nickol

$1,100 / wk 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.

104 Pelago West Pegs Creek

$1,600 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated in the brand new Pelago West Building, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom unit will not be here for long. With the all the latest ﬁttings and features you will be living life with luxury and your new high rise unit!

41 Tharnda Road Baynton West

$1,700 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

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

Karratha: (08) 9143 1599

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Crawford Realty Karratha P/L T/as Crawford Realty Karratha RA 62843 • ABN: 50 147 982 152

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❚ This modern home offers secure, low maintenance living in a convenient location ❚ The smart investor can’t go past this value-packed property in South Hedland

Huge return with secure mining lease Lease guarantee of $1800 per week living in the courtyard and This property is perfect for the smart investor – it offers a massive 12.39% return and a mining lease in place at $2500 p/wk until February 2014.

That’s a massive $130,000 rental yield per annum! As it has only been built recently, this property also offers added depreciation benefits! This modern designed colorbond home features four spacious bedrooms, a main bedroom with a private ensuite and walk in robe. Two modern bathrooms, large new kitchen with dining and a spacious lounge make for easy living. Enjoy outdoor

low maintenance yard, and a double carport. Located in a secure complex with other South Hedland new developments nearby and across the road from the brand new South Hedland Water Park, this property is within close proximity to the ❚ The well appointed kitchen town centre. A stress-free, low maintenance investment in a sought-after location, Price $1,049,000 you can’t look past this beautifully built, immaculate 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 1/2 Phalarope Way home. Make this property your next investment and South Hedland enjoy the generous returns. This kind of investment AGENT Crawford Realty property will continue to CONTACT Hayden 0488 070 067 be in demand for company rentals for years to come WEB crawfordrealty.com.au and will hold its re-sale value very well. Don’t delay in securing this fantastic opportunity!

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This Hedland classic offers the best of both worlds.

Move straight in, save on the cost of renting and enjoy the capital growth that the Pilbara is experiencing. Alternatively, secure a company lease guaranteed at a minimum of $1,800pw and reap the rewards of your investment. At the next lease renewal we anticipate the rental amount to increase to a minimum of $1,900pw which is in line with the growing accommodation demand in South Hedland. This is an impressive potential return of 12.2%. This aviation style property features three good sized bedrooms, all with built in robes, open plan living area, modern kitchen with gas

cooking, ample storage and of options for investors. Take bench space. There is also the opportunity to increase two bathrooms to the upper the rental yield by adding level and a third shower additional rooms or even room to the lower level, with a granny flat. Don’t delay combined laundry facilities in securing this fantastic downstairs. investment opportunity, the market is flying with The smart investor or the home occupier will definitely properties selling very quickly. see the potential in transforming this property into a 4/5 bedroom home, as most of the hard work Price $810,000 has already been done. Huge fully landscaped lawn and 15 Brodie Crescent garden areas with automatic reticulation South Hedland surround the home. Crawford Realty Outside features a AGENT separate garden shed CONTACT Calum 0411 518 889 and ample parking crawfordrealty.com.au behind secure gated WEB fencing. This property offers a wide range

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❚ Very rarely will a home in Karratha that is just two kilometres from the town centre pop up at this extraordinary price.

Best buy in Karratha Located only two kilometres from Karratha’s town centre, this home is a rare find at a very attractive price.

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The property offers three good sized bedrooms and one bathroom, a spacious open plan renovated kitchen with abundant cupboard space and tiling throughout the living areas and carpet to all the bedrooms. Outside a patio area overlooks a huge sparkling pool that is surrounded by

tropical gardens. Currently leased until May 2013 to quality tenants, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your investment or super portfolio as very rarely does a Karratha home pop up at this extrarordinary price. So don’t delay your inspection as the sold sign will be up before you know it!

Seven Bedrooms

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

Price $650,000 13 Truslove Way Pegs Creek AGENT

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You won’t run out of space in this house with the northern wing flowing from the entry to a separate games room that houses an entertainment system and pool table as its centrepiece. This wing also comprises three bedrooms and its own bathroom. The ultra-modern kitchen has a brand new dishwasher and all the best equipment and, with the dining, occupies the central core of the home. Double sliding doors provide access to the patio-cum-alfresco area

and swimming pool. The parent‘s bedroom also has direct access to the patio and the pool. All new split system air-conditioning units throughout the house provide beautiful cooling on hot days and from the moment you walk into the entry this home exudes space and freedom of movement. This is an ideal family home or investment property with its many bedrooms and separate living areas. Come see it today.

Price $1,100,000 12 Edney Way Pegs Creek AGENT

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When location counts ROI 11.8% Brand new 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in the heart of Newman. Finished in the highest quality, tiled throughout with outdoor living flowing from the living area. Private and easy care, currently leased to a large corporate client until 2014, with 2 year option to renew. Double carport with extra parking is provided, close to parks for those with kids and the shopping centre is walking distance. There are sporting complexes, recreation centre and a variety of restaurants are also close by. Newman is an excellent investment opportunity with strong rental returns being achieved. There is potential to increase the rent here to market rent.

Price $969,000 20A Ethel Creek Newman AGENT

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

20 Jabbarup Crescent, Newman

• Currently under construction!

• Great Location

• 3 x 1 duplex home

• Executive level apartment complex

• Tenanted for $1800 per week

• Parking for four vehicles

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

• Updated kitchen and exterior area

• Open plan lounge/dining

• Small manageable lot with low maintenance gardens

• New kitchen with stainless appliances

• Close to facilities

• 11.3% ROI

• Excellent location close to shops, Whaleback mine and LIA

$575,000

Location Plus ROI 11.4%

$729,000

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

$939,000

Massive 15.75% ROI act

• 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom with built in robes • Office off from the kitchen dining area • Large covered patio area extending through to bar and the shed • Beautifully landscaped and maintained below ground pool

• 4 large bedrooms with BIR

$979,000

• Ensuite to main bedroom

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• Recently renovated main bathroom & Kitchen with appliances • Huge walk in linen cupboard/ pantry • Attractive covered outdoor area with below ground pool

$980,000

Immaculate Modern Home

24 Wilara Street, Newman

3 Brumby Mews, Newman

• 4 x 2 with BIR

• 4 bedrooms all with Built in Robes

• 4 Bedrooms, Master suite with Ensuite and walk in wardrobe • Media room including projector • Open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge room • Double garage with parking off street • In ground pool with Solar

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Properties for Lease Newman 29b Nimingarra Drive Newman

$1,100 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

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.

5 Trotman Newman

$1,300 / wk AVAILABLE APRIL

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.

Unit 31/4 Newman Drive, $1,500 / wk Newman AVAILABLE MARCH 13TH This new modern design is a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Car space home, perfect for company accommodation. It provides an open plan living with good sized outdoor area and perfect close location to the local shops.

15a Armstrong Way, Newman

$2,300 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

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.

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

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

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Quality Executive Home - Potential ROI 12.76%

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• 6m x 6m Powered workshop

$829,000

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• Below ground pool with landscaped

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Immaculate Property - Long Lease

5 Trotman Avenue, Newman

Fully renovated with extras

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As you arrive to this manicured, rendered brick home, a fully fenced secure property with double carport plus a second driveway for boat parking greets you.

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FOR SALE 14 Honeyeater Corner, Nickol Price $1,050,000-$1,150,000

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Designed with expert quality this tastefully designed home is the perfect place for entertaining. Stepping through the front gate you are greeted by an oriental inspired garden with 3 large water features, high brick retaining wall and timber decking.

FOR RENT 13 Schooner Street, Baynton Price $1,600 pw

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The paved frontage leads you to the full length front patio. Step inside a separate entry. Ceramic floor tiles flow throughout, first impressions of the spacious living area, separate study & a chef’s kitchen are all positive. Timber cabinetry, stainless appliances, electric cooking & heaps of cupboard space encourage cooking up a storm. The laundry is also renovated and conveniently adjacent to the kitchen keeping the work space together.

Further down the hallway, you’ll find 4 separate bedrooms with built in robes, a renovated bathroom & separate toilet. Outdoors another full length rear patio overlooks a sparkling below ground fibre glass swimming pool. Fully paved this low maintenance area is just what you want! A gabled section in the patio allows for ceiling fans and sets the entertaining space. Not to be forgotten is a massive big workshop with sliding doors, vehicle access means you can securely store your toys or do some handy work in peace & comfort. Surrounded by established gardens, this home is ready for an investor to secure a fixed term lease or the owner occupier to move into this wonderful family home & not have a thing to do except sit back & enjoy. Call Aidan to make this dream home yours today.

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Situated in a quiet Pegs Creek cul-de-sac, just a hop & step to Pegs Creek Primary, Oval & the newly revamped Catterall Park.

Property of the week 124a Irwin Crescent, Dampier

Price reduced! - Relax by the pool!

shower and bath and is finished with inlaid river stones. Plenty of parking and access is available to the block with single carport, boat parking, a long driveway accommodating 4+ cars and dual side gated access to the front and double gated rear access suitable for a campervan, boat or any other recreational vehicle. A store room and a 4x4 shed are included for the handyman or green thumb alike. This rare and unique property is available with vacant possession and is one of a kind in this price bracket available at the moment. Please contact Aidan for more information or to arrange a viewing of this property.

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completes this functional and impressive area. The rear is a safe haven for the kids with a cubby house, ample room to kick a footy and an elevated veggie patch. It also provides the adults with a rear patio overlooking lush and contemporary landscaped gardens perfect for relaxing, barbecuing and catching up with friends. Inside the property is as impressive with contemporary styling throughout. A large kitchen/living/meals is the central hub of the home which has air conditioning, ceiling fans and tiles throughout giving a cool and inviting feel all year round. Good sized bedrooms all feature ceiling fans and built in robes. The bathroom features a separate

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Corporate tenant

❚ Modern equipment and a huge membership make for a solid business investment

Having opened in 2006, Life and Soul Health and Fitness club is today arguably one of Karratha’s premier businesses. The facility covers approximately 744m2 with the latest equipment and extensive membership facilities. Life and Soul has become a social hub for the community and the premium health club and gymnasium in Karratha. The current proprietors have developed innovative programs and continuously upgraded the equipment and facilities. Life and Soul has a great club atmosphere, which provides members with a social and physical connection. It has more than 1,170 members and is constantly growing. Life and Soul is currently run under management with an experienced and professional team.

Price $590,000 WIWO Life and Soul Health and Fitness Club AGENT

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❚ This property in Newman offers the ideal base for industrial operations throughout East Pilbara

This is an opportunity to secure an investment in the exciting Pilbara mining area in one of the most tightly held commercial and industrial markets of Newman. Properties like this are difficult to find due to the high demand for them from mining services companies looking to use Newman as a base to cover mining operations throughout the East Pilbara. The property is made up of two integrated commercial

blocks with a combined size of 5,885m2 - Lot 6 at 2,185m2 and Lot 1657 at 3,700m2. Buildings comprise of office, reception, workshop, Engineering workshop, two gangtree cranes, sandblasting shed and a safety office.

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

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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

Guaranteed Return 11.05% Net / $6,080 PM

Achieve 11.32% Net Returns / Set And Forget!

6/205 Steel Loop, Wedgefield • Limited time - Purchase NOW to receive 5% off • Top location with highway exposure • Total overall area approx 183m2 including car bays • Guaranteed to lease - Investors net 11.05%/ $6080pm + depreciation • Excellent high return investment & business base

$675,000 + GST if applicable

Unit 8/37 Pinnacles Street, Wedgefield • Guaranteed to lease at 11.32% net for investors • 150m2 Light Industry workshop • Ideal property for self managed super fund • Perfect, brand new set and forget property!

$729,000 + GST

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

$4,700,000 + GST Two Title Surprise Package 27-29 Leehey Street, Wedgefield • 2024m2 on two titles • Home in Excellent Condition • Workshop with 3 phase, well maintained yard • Drive through access to Crown Land • Develop, invest or occupy • Be quick, rare opportunity!

$1,580,000 + GST Massive State Of The Art Workshop 1/112 Iron Ore Street, Wedgefield • Absolute quality workshop development • Expansive 862m2 total floor area • Drive through workshop of approx. 570m2 • Investors return minimum 10.7% net return, $5,769 p/w • Never before available quality and size

$2,800,000 + GST

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

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

Wedgefield 1/5 Pardoo Street $595 per week

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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

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

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Make Us Famous are a pub rock duo fresh out of out of Melbourne and straight into the West Coast. Make Us Famous is made up of Su and John, who have been working on the pub and club scene for over 15 years and are now touring the country. “We met in Darwin in the late 1980s when John’s band advertised in the local paper for a female lead vocalist,” Su said. “After moving to Melbourne and working as a four-piece for four years we saw an opportunity in the marketplace for a two-piece rock duo who could sound like a full band.” Make Us Famous perform cover songs from the 1960s through to modern material including Fleetwood Mac, the Divinyls, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pearl Jam and more. “We try and choose material that people know and love to listen to that can showcase John’s skill on guitar,” Su said. “He has great talent and when you can play Hendrix and sound just like Hendrix that’s a fantastic edge to have when there are only two of you. “Even though we are a two-piece with a female lead vocalist we don’t just perform songs by female vocalists. “About 80 per cent of our material is covering songs originally performed with a males voice as lead.” Su said Make Us Famous has never travelled to Western Australia before but they love the pub scene here so far. “People come to the pub to socialise and listen to live music which is great,” she said. “We have been in the state since November and are looking forward to performing in the Pilbara, a region of Australia rich in resources and natural beauty.”

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First KDCCI Business After Hours event for 2013 By Tamara Binamat After a hugely successful Christmas wrap to 2012, the Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry held it’s first Business After Hours networking event on Wednesday night.

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An accomplished artist, Paul Scott has performed at Sterosonic festivals and played alongside big name acts such as Bombs Away, Dan Castro and Carl Cox.

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DJ Acebasik will be sharing the stage in Karratha with Paul and has a music career just as impressive. Ace has graced the stages of major dance music festivals Stereosonic, Parklife and Creamfields and performed with the likes of Roger Sanchez, Swanky Tunes and the Stafford Brothers. Ace is excited to return to Karratha and said he’ll be aiming to bring a festival atmosphere to the event. “I’ll be playing tunes from a lot of the artists from the Future Music Festival,” Ace said. Club-goers can expect to hear festival style music such as Swedish House Mafia and Tommy Trash at the party with big room house and electro vocal. “We try and not be too commercial, we try and keep it true and stay underground,” Paul said. “It’ll be a snippet of what you’d expect at Future Music.” You can expect a festival atmosphere, so guests are encouraged to wear festival attire, but make sure you wear closed-in shoes. There will be huge giveaways on the night including merchandise and two tickets to the Future Music Festival in Perth the following Sunday.

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MONDAY 25 Bingo 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. Zumba classes South Hedland Lotteries House, Town Centre Every week, join Jackie and Emm, our qualified Zumba Instructors, for their Latin-inspired, calorie burning and dance fitness classes in Hedland. Classes are held every Monday from 6-7pm at the Hedland Senior High School Gym, every Wednesday from 6-7pm at South Hedland Lotteries House and every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Hedland Senior High School Gym. For more info - zumbafitnesshedland@ bigpond.com or visit Facebook zumbafitnesshedland Karratha Tavern Pizza and Pint $20 5 – 9pm TUESDAY 26 Karratha Tavern Parma and Pint $20 Lunch and dinner Trivia night at Tambrey Tavern from 7pm Texas H old’em Poker Tournament Finucane Island Club, South Hedland 18:30 – 21:30 Variety WA Pilbara is once again

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Rio posts $3 billion loss Rio Tinto has announced an aggressive cost cutting regime after posting its first ever full year loss, announcing almost $3 billion in losses. The hit has prompted the mining giant’s new CEO Sam Walsh to take drastic cost cutting measures across the business. “To do this we need to run the business as owners not managers and my immediate priority is to build more focus, discipline and accountability throughout the organization.” Mr Walsh said. “Demonstrating this commitment, we will deliver our capital reduction and cost savings targets and improve performance across our business.” The company has flagged they will improve

shareholder value by selling weak assets like its aluminium and diamond businesses and more carefully allocate capital. Walsh has set a cost cutting target of $5 billion to be reached by the end of 2014; he also aims to reduce capital expenditure on both approved and sustaining projects to approximately $13 billion in 2013. Also making Walsh’s hit list is decreasing exploration activities and minimising evaluation spending to the tune of $750 million (pre-tax) in 2013 compared with 2012. Walsh was appointed chief executive last month following Tom Albanese’s shock exit, which has reported to be a result of Rio’s struggling aluminium arm. Source: Australian Mining www.mininaustralia.com.au

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Andrew Buckley, said that the acquisition of Geotech will allow Cardno to build on its current construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering and environmental testing capabilities in Australia. “Acquiring Geotech strengthens the Cardno Bowler Division and allows us to expand on the services we can provide to our existing Western Australian clients and increases our exposure to work in the mining and oil and gas markets in Western Australia,” he said. Steve Pederick, the Managing Director of Geotech, will remain active in the company and will become a Cardno shareholder.

“Acquiring Geotech increases our exposure to work in the mining and oil and gas markets in Western Australia”

He said the Geotech team is looking forward to exploiting the significant growth opportunities that will become available to the business as a result of the acquisition by Cardno. In line with Cardno’s proven strategy, Geotech will be renamed Cardno Geotech. The acquisition will be funded by an approximate mix of 75 per cent cash and 25 per cent shares. Around 650,000 shares will be issued at a price of $6.91. The cash component will be funded from available cash reserves.

Fortescue may continue ﬁght for access to Rio rail Fortescue Metals is considering another appeal after losing its battle to access Rio’s iron ore rail line in the Pilbara. The Australian iron ore miner had been fighting for access to Rio’s Hammersly and Robe River lines for six years. However the Australian Competition Tribunal has ruled that Rio’s Hamersley and Robe rail lines should not be opened up to other users. Fortescue said the tribunal’s decision would not affect its current operations or expansion plans, but conceded an appeal may be considered to sure up future options.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore acting chief executive Paul Shannon welcomed the decision. “This is great news,” Mr Shannon said. “Rio Tinto runs a highly efficient railway that is fully integrated with our port and mine operations. “This would be severely hindered if third parties were allowed to run trains on our rail network, not to mention the knock-on negative effect on the Western Australian and national economies from creating such inefficiencies.” Source: Australian Mining www.minigaustralia.com.au

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It always amazes me when I hear some of the tax myths getting around the Pilbara. It’s more surprising when you hear who some of these tax myths are from. At a recent debate between the politicians hoping to represent the Pilbara in State Government, I heard a new tax myth that has been doing the rounds recently. The myth goes something like this “Companies are encouraged to employ FIFOs because the company gets a tax deduction for FIFO employees, but has to pay fringe benefits tax for housing local employees”. Like every good story, there are a few differing versions of this getting around, but essentially they all suggest that the tax system encourages FIFO. So let us clear this myth once and for all. For Pilbara employers, renting a house for their staff in the Pilbara generally does not incur fringe benefits tax. The tax law is different if you rent a house for an employee in Perth, but when you’re renting a house for an employee in the Pilbara, there is generally no fringe benefits tax liability. This is not a new Pilbara tax concession, it’s been around for a long time and any local accountant in Hedland, Karratha or Tom Price would be able to confirm this and open an

employer’s eyes to a number of other Pilbara tax concessions. So the idea that the tax system encourages FIFO is simply a myth. Dan Collins is a local Accountant at Hedland Accounting & Finance in Plaza Arcade on Edgar St, Port Hedland. Dan is contactable on 9173 2060. The information provided is of a general nature and should not be considered to be advice. For advice on how this information relates to your specific situation, please contact your financial advisor.

International infrastructure services group Cardno Limited have announced the acquisition of Geotech Materials Testing Services, a 190-person construction materials testing firm based in Western Australia. The acquisition is expected to contribute around $23 million revenue and at least $5.3 million EBIT over the next 12 months. The acquisition will be earnings per share accretive in FY13 and has an effective date of February 1, 2013. Cardno will pay up to $26.7 million for the purchase of Geotech including an earn-out and deferred payment. Around 30 per cent of the purchase price is subject to the achievement of performance targets over the next 12 months, with an additional 3 per cent of the purchase price deferred for 24 months. The acquisition of Geotech expands Cardno’s CMT offering into WA, which gives Cardno a strong national presence in this market sector. Geotech commenced operating in 1993 and is headquartered in Bunbury. It has a training facility in Perth with multiple mobile laboratories providing construction materials testing services throughout WA. Geotech services clients on major mining projects, LNG projects, and government infrastructure projects with more than 30 contracts supporting works for BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group. Geotech’s flagship projects include the Gorgon, Wheatstone and Macedon LNG projects, many iron ore infrastructure projects in the Pilbara, the Argyle diamond mine and the Ord River irrigation scheme. Cardno’s Managing Director,

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OILFIELD CASING & MOORING BLOCKS TENDER UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM CHEVRON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN KARRATHA AND DAMPIER: Oilfield Casing, 222 joints x 7” Casing, weight 32 lb/ft 18x Concrete Mooring blocks 2m x 2m x 1.2m, 10,200kg with SEA330 Bouys Steel Mooring Blocks 1.2m x 1.3m x 600mm, 6,200kg Offers are invited for the purchase and removal from site.

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TRANSPORTABLE OFFICE BUILDINGS FOR SALE WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL TRANSPORTABLE BUILDINGS SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS. ALL BUILDINGS ARE LOCATED IN DAMPIER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Ablution 8M X 3M, 3 Available Ablution 12M X 3M, Male/Female And Male Only Office 12M X 12M Including All Office Furniture Office 15M X 21M Including All Office Furniture And Equipment Office 12M X 15M Including Office Furniture, 2 Available Office 12M X 27M Including Office Furniture Office/Crib Room Combination 12M X 15M, Including All Office Furniture And Crib Facilities, 2 Available Office/Crib Room Combination 6M X 3M Crib Rooms 12M X 15M Including All Dining Facilities, 14 Available Office Complex 50M X 12M, Including Associated Office Furniture And Equipment Offers Are Invited For The Purchase And Removal Of The Above Units. All Transportable Units Include Concrete Steps And Foundation Blocks And Are Cyclone Rated For The Pilbara Region.

For Further Information And To Arrange Inspection Please Contact Frank Lee Via Email: franklee@auctions.com.au Or Mobile: 0411 649 601. 5% Buyers Premium, GST Exclusive

PILOT VESSEL & OVERHEAD CRANES TENDER UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM RIO TINTO, LOCATED IN DAMPIER WA 2x Eilbeck 90t/25t Workshop Overhead Cranes Pilot Boat “MERCURY”, Circa 1985 Manufactured By Precision Marine, 16m Overall Length Powered By 2x Detroit MTU Series 60 447kw Engines

Tender Closes Wednesday 6th March at 5pm WST For Further Information And To Arrange Inspection Please Contact Frank Lee Via Email: franklee@auctions.com.au Or Mobile: 0411 649 601. 5% Buyers Premium, GST Exclusive

UNDERGROUND & SURFACE MINING PLANT & EQUIPMENT, MINE SITE CLEARANCE AUCTION On site: Black Swan Nickel Mine Yarri Road, (53km north east), Kalgoorlie WA

Thursday 7th March at 10am “PRELIMINARY NOTICE” UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MANAGEMENT OF BLACK SWAN NICKEL MINE, WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR SURPLUS MINING PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FROM SITE. Komatsu PC1250 Excavator, Komatsu PC1100 Excavator, Caterpillar D9R Dozer, 3x Caterpillar 773D Dump Truck, Caterpillar 773 Water Truck, Solomatic 205 Underground Drill, Solo 5 Jumbo Drill, 2x Tamrock Axera 5 Jumbo Drill, Elphinstone 69D Underground Dump Truck, Atlas Copco MT5010 Underground Articulated Dump Truck, Volvo L120C Loader, Caterpillar IT28B Loader, Hino Ranger Service Truck, Isuzu 400 Truck, 1997 Mitsubishi Canter Fire Truck, Scrubber, Vickers Ruwolt Ball Mill, Rammer Rock Breaker, Surplus Metso Slurry Pumps, Mono Pumps And Associated Equipment, Cone Crusher, Surplus Conveyor Rolls, Surplus Earthmoving Tyres, Electrical Equipment Including Fan, Transformers And Switch Gear, Lighting Towers, Lincoln Electric Welder And Trailer, Cummins Generator, Transportable Buildings (Office And Ablution), Surplus Inventory And Spare Parts Including Truck Trays, Rims And Other Spares, Forklift.

Further Details In Later Editions. Contact: Frank Lee on 0411 649 601 10% Buyers Premium Applies, GST Exclusive. KALGOORLIE: Lot 5, Great Eastern Highway, Kalgoorlie W.A Phone: (08) 9091 6555 Facsimile: (08) 9091 6500 MAYLANDS: 241 Railway Parade, Maylands 6051 Phone: (08) 9272 4644 Facsimile: (08) 9371 8828

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DAMPIER House for rent- 3 x 1. Large block, very close to the beach and shops. Rental terms and conditions are neg. $1250 wk including all gardening. Please contact 0409 981 370 to arrange viewing HOUSE sitter required - 2 weeks from 1st -15th March 13. Water the garden and collect mail. No parties, no pets, no smoking. Suit couple or singles. Ph 0417 972 659. KARRATHA - Large FF room available in Pegs Creek including own TV, and all utilities. $390 per week - Ph 0487 397 405. KARRATHA - Pegs Creek. Large fully furnished room available in shared house. $400 per week, includes water, electricity and cleaner. Ph 0487 397 405 SINGLE Female or Male, 36 plus. Room available in clean and tidy house, must be working and like dogs. Outdoor smoking, large a/g pool. $350pw plus 30% power. The right place for the right person, Ph 0409 852 931. accommodation ~~ACCOMODTION WANTED wanted EXPERIENCED house sitter in KTA - Reliable, animal loving, non smoking and quiet living female would love to care for your home and pets in your absence. Keep your house safe and well maintained and the pets happy. If you are interested please call or txt Sabrina on 0415 303 254. ~~BABIES babies

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AVENT Electronic Breast Pump. In brand new condition. $60. Please call/text 0410 042 827. STEELCRAFT Infant Carrier, excellent condition. Fits Agile Stroller. Cost $300 sell for $170. Shell colour. Contact: 9183 8838. ~~BOATING boating

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

4,2 aluminium boat, front controls, good condition. With 30HP yamaha (Dec 2010) 120hrs, still warranty. All carpeted inside. Hull is painted. GPS, sonar, safety gears, windscreen, bimini, anchor. Reg 08/13. Trailer has been rebuilt 6 month ago. Reg 01/14. $6900 Ono. Ph 0414 169 850. 5MT Fibreglass boat for sale on licenced trailer. Powered by 70 HP Four stroke 2010 model Yamaha 70 only 130hrs. Furuno sounder, VHF radio, cd player, live bait tank, anchor, 70lt fuel tank, bimini. $14400 ONO PH 0427 586 532 5.8M Trailcraft Centre Cab, 90hp 4 str, 250L fuel tank, GPS, sounder, hydr steer, dual batt, deck wash, $30,000 ono, Ph 0407 770 415, BRM BOAT for sale, 2550 WA Seaquest 2008. Fibreglass, powered by 300HP Suzuki 80 hrs only, anchor winch, Furuno nav VX2, dual batteries, aluminium trailer, live bait tank, trim tabs, holds 480 lts of fuel, VHF radio, fresh water shower. Good condition. $82000. Ph 0427 586 532 business opportunity

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Motorhome/coach 12m. Prof built, leather furn, house size kitchen, amazing storage int & ext, island queen bed, sep bthrm, ﬂush toilet, full size shrw; a/c, 12v, gas, 240v, solar, gen. Many extras. Recnd motor. Exc cond, set up for 2. Has been perm res 3 yrs. $110K ono Ph: 0488 151 566 TSV.

CARAVAN 6 mtrs. Bed, lounge, cupboards & drawers only, unlicensed $900. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558. CARAVAN for sale $22,000. 18ft Windsor. Full van, tandem wheels, double bed + extra sleeping, air con, stabiliser bars + lots of extras. Good condition. Please call/ sms: 0434 282 558. All offers considered. As advertised on Gumtree with photos. COROMAL Caravan 2007 23ft includes queen bed, bunks, t.v, shower/toilet, outside fridge/freezer, very good condition. $39,000 ono. Phone Debbie to view 0427 996 661. FIFTH Wheeler 30’ 1 slide out plus rear sliding door ‘Cougar’ 2003 F250 7.3lt diesel 200,000ks. Will deliver $130,000. Ph 0429 925 421. Excellent condition. FOR SALE CARAVAN Hallmark Grande 20’ 1989: 240v inverter, fridge, freezer, m/wave, tv, gas and plenty more. Good tyres, roll out awning, 12 month Rego, $14990 ono. Ph Roy on 9527 9773 (Currently Located in Rockingham WA) JAYCO Freedom Poptop 2004, 16ft, new tyres, roll out awning, full annexe, push bike rack, motor bike rack, elec brakes, portable air con, double island bed, front boot storage, excellent condition. Ph Darren 0439 644 310 kta JAYCO Westport. Split system AC, solar power, TV, DVD, 3way fridge, microwave, brand new tyres, plumbing and awning with annexe walls. Lots of space, comfortable in summer. $20,000. Ph 0488 933 725 KTA.

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MOTORHOME/ COACH 12m. Professionally built, leather furn, house size kitchen, amazing storage int and ext, island queen bed, sep bathroom, flush toilet, full size shower; a/c, 12v, gas, 240v, solar, gen. Many extras. Recnd motor. Exc cond, set up for 2. Has been permanent residence 3 yrs. $110K ono M: 0488 151 566 TSV. AD Text car cleaning

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Cleaner available Can work 7 days at an hourly rate. Includes home, accommodation, business and builders clean contracts. Police clearance and references available. Phone Savannah on 0419672502

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Phone Val Mon- Fri 9185 1760 or 0427 851 760 No Saturdays

~~EMPLOYMENT employment WANTED wanted BOOKKEEPING available for small business, can facilitate your BAS also. Working from home. Please call 08 9185 3501 EXCAVATOR/ Posi Track Panden. Combo dry hire/wet hire. Call Jeremy on 0488 256 094. for rent ~~ENGAGEMENTS CARAVAN 24ft for rent. Fully self contained. Parked in secure gate. Big car park. Close to town centre. $450 + Bills. Ph 0409 209 534

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DAMPIER - 4/5 bedroom house, bathroom, separate toilet. Front patio, below ground pool with shade. Large lock up shed/garage, plus carport. Available immediately $1600 per week. Call 0438 924 842 DAMPIER 3x1 House. Tidy inside has w/machine & fridge, retic gardens, ocean views, close to shops etc $1350.00 p/ wk includes power & water. Avail April! Call 0428 545 803 or 0438 247 192 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

BELOW cost building materials for sale in Karratha & Hedland. Double glazed windows,stone tops, vanity basins, cabinet work inc. Spares & acces, gates, aluminium cladding (alucabond), s/s light bollards, gazebos & many more items. Full price list of all items ph: 0433 518 092 or 0437 616 317. BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 DAMPIER House for Private Sale. Further Price reduction to $960,000 - negotiable. On noagentproperty. com.au Property ID: 13571. 3 x 1 with a study. 9x6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced lockable backyard. Renoed throughout. To arrange a viewing please call 0418 833 459. DINING table. Solid pine, round with 4 matching chairs. $150. Please call/text 0410 042 827 ELMO Toddler bed in excellent condition. Comes with mattress, matching linen & matching lamp. $70. Please call/text 0410 042 827 HOLDEN Astra 60th Anniversary model 2008. 41,000 km, Manual, Rego until Sep 13. Perfect condition like new. Charcoal colour. Full service history. $14000 ono - Call 0401 968 255 or 0418 911 900 KENWOOD Steam mop. Hardly used, in brand new condition. Bought from Harvey Norman for $190 sell for $50. Please call/text 0410 042 827 KIDS Go-Kart Buggy (Drifter). 1 yr old, petrol engine, little use, good for sliding around on dirt, suit age 6 to 12yrs or (dads 52yrs). Quite safe to use. Mob: 0418 937 479. $750 (ono). MAZDA 3 2009, vgc. $10000. Chest freezer 500Lt $80. 6 piece jarrah table + chairs $80. Free Plants. Ph 0400 308 750. MIRROR 69 x 31 with four holes $200 each. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558.

FOR SALE for sale 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 ARBONNE - A skin care range that will not disappoint, something for all ages & skin types if you would like to host a party & try these amazing products call Chelsea on 0421 723 813 all parties booked in Feb will receive a $20 gift voucher to beautylicious by chelsea. Dont miss out! BOAT seat (2) $30.00 each. Ph 0419 976 261 BRICKS new $1, $2, $3 each. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558.

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MOBILE HOME. Mitsubishi 4 cylinder truck manual, petrol, 5 speed. CD-stacker, CB, 209,000kms. Sleeps 4, double over cab, exc fridge/ stove, toilet/shower and tow bar. Dig TV/ DVD, reverse A/C. Live in or travel time off. Excellent through out. $24,500 ONO Ph: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218. PANASONIC Viera 55” 3D Plasma. 12 mths old with extra warranty. $1300. Ph Peter 0403 499 452 KTA. POOL table Fibreglass outdoor/ indoor with accessories. As new white with blue fabric. Located in Ktha. Ph 0428 800 199. $3000. ROOF sheets, swap for beer. Ph 0418 878 474

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SONY Cyber Shot 8.1 Mega pixel camera with 15 optical zoom and 12 photo settings. Also JVC hard disc camcorder with 25x optical zoom. Both come with chargers and carry cases. Both in excellent condition. $450 ono for both. Call on 0459 466 240 SPA 6 seater with jets, heater element, pump and lockable cover. Selling for $6000 ONO. Phone 041 934 1758 KTA TIMBER motor yacht. Live the dream, enjoy a beer on deck, sunsets & cool ocean breezes. 4berth plus main cabin, galley and toilet. Extras available. Great live-aboard. $14,000 Ph Rory 0458 775 313 KTA TRAILER 4x2 mtrs. Flat tray for carting quad bikes. Unlicensed $425 Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558.

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TV cabinet, solid dark wood $80; Chest freezer 164li Fisher & Paykel $150; Computer desk $50. All items in exc. cond. Please call 0428 155 656 or 0439 634 955 WICKHAM - 2005 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport Sedan. 4 Speed Sports Auto, 128,000 kms. Great Condition $11,990 ONO. Nicole 0405 543 349 motorcycles ~~MOTORCYCLES GSXR 1000 2008 limited edition. Black and gold colours, 26k on the clock, serviced every 3k, brand new tyres front and back. Comes with front and rear stands, $700 helmet and jacket. Genuine reason for selling. Bike is located in Karratha. Call Andrew on 0409 156 557. $10,000 ono

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K A R R A T H A Pet Minding now available. $20/per visit. Call Sabrina on 0415 303 254 LABRADOR pure bred pups. 2 Black Males & 2 White Females. Ready 11 Mar. View both parents. Vet checked and vaccinated. $1000 Ph BRM 0428 308 323

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STAFFY pups. Brindle 1m/1fm pure bred. No papers, vet check/vacc. View pups/parents KTA. Ph Richard 0408 957 984. ~~PUBLIC NOTICE public notices

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 NICKOL Cricket Club require more cricketers to fi l l our side (Mens grade) for Saturday afternoon games. Training sessions Thursday afternoons at 5pm. Interested cricketers of all levels should call: Michael - 0448 481 685 or Kymron 0400 157 537.

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KARRATHA DISTRICTS JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 27th Feb 2013 at 7pm Pam Buchanan Family Centre Gardugarli Drive, Baynton West All Positions will be declared vacant

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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. COOLONGOLOOK: NSW 1/2 acre land. A Fisherman’s paradise! Walking distance to jetty. Beautiful mild climate. No scorching heat here! 10 min by boat to Forster. 30 mins by car. $60,000 Ph Owner - Lynda 0408 004 060. Private sale. DAMPIER House for Private Sale. Further Price reduction to $960,000 - neg. On noagentproperty.com. au Property ID: 13571. 3 x 1 with a study. 9x6 powered workshop. Front and rear patios. Fully fenced lockable backyard. Renoed throughout. To arrange a viewing call 0418 833 459.

INVESTOR looking to buy houses in Pilbara region call Scott 0439 742 377 N O R T H E R N 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 livein at back option. $325,000 ONO. Phone: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218.

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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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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 MITSUBISHI Verada 2003. Full Electrics, 83500kms. Lady owner from 18,000. Very good condition. $9000 ono phone 0417 941 354 SUZUKI JIMNY 2004 Manual, 113500 km, excellent condition inside and out. White. Only used onroad. Licenced until July. Full service record. Ph 0410 790 338, KTA TOYOTA CAMRY SPORTIVO2004 (12th month) 3 litre V6 1MZ, 168,000 kms on the clock, serviced every 5000kms 1 owner from brand new, Excellent condition, very reluctant sale $13000 ONO Located KTH. Call Pete on: 0421 876 834

TOYOTA Corolla station wagon. Auto, 4WD. In good condition. $1,500. Ph: 0434 282 558 TOYOTA PRADO GLX 2002. Auto, 7 seater, 168,300 km, 3.4 lt. $15,500 ONO. Karratha 0407 194 819 TOYOTA Prado KAKADU 3.0 diesel 2010. Pearl white w/ grey leather int. Alloy B/bar, IPF spotties, r/ rack, t/bar, floor mats, new tyres, reg expires 10/13. 49,000kms. Very good condition t/out. $70,000ono. Ph 0423 739 213 (KTA)

TOYOTA Prius 05, lic, good cond, Ktha. $13,000 ono. Ph 0439 930 588 WICKHAM - 2005 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport Sedan. 4 Speed Sports Auto, 128,000 kms. Great Condition - $11,990 ONO. Nicole 0405 543 349

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Pearl white w/grey leather int. Alloy B/bar, IPF spotties, r/rack, t/bar, ﬂoor mats, new tyres, reg expires 10/13. 49,000kms. Very good condition t/out. $70,000 ono. Ph 0423 739 213 (KTA)

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. 41,000 km, Manual, Rego until Sep 13. Perfect condition like new. Charcoal colour. Full service history. $14000 ono - Call 0401968255 or 0418911900 HYUNDAI Accent 2007, Black, Auto, 100,400kms, Karratha $8,000 o.n.o. phone 0403 853 200

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WHIM CREEK HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION VILLAGE

The owners of the iconic Whim Creek Hotel and accompanying Accommodation Village are now seeking expressions of interest from parties regarding the potential lease or purchase of the property. The property is located on the North West Coastal Highway, Whim Creek, halfway between Karratha and Port Hedland, and is situated on a 7.4469Ha freehold lease. The Hotel is currently closed to the public. The Hotel and Accommodation Village consists of:

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TOBACCO ACTION WORKERS We are seeking 4 Tobacco Action Workers to work collaboratively with a team in ensuring the vision of the ‘Regional Tackling Smoking and Regional Healthy Lifestyles’ programs are developed and implemented in a meaningful way to serve the peoples of the West Pilbara region. The successful applicants will provide culturally appropriate holistic health education awareness around tackling smoking. The skills required include the ability to take initiative, work in a team environment, have the ability to plan community activities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and organisational skills. Must be a non-smoker and Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position. COUNSELLOR “BRINGING THEM HOME” We are seeking a Counsellor to provide holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region in regards to the “Bringing Them Home” program. The successful applicant will have qualifications in counselling or working towards same, ability to communicate and liaise with a broad range of people including adults, children and clinicians. It is a requirement that the applicant understands the unique issues facing Aboriginal people who have been impacted by the policies of former governments in respect to the Stolen generations. The skills required include the ability to provide professional counselling services to individuals and family groups. Aboriginality (and/or Torres Strait Islander) is a genuine requirement for this position. COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL WORKER We are seeking a Community & Environmental Worker to enhance the holistic primary health care services provided to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region. The successful applicant will have qualifications in Environmental Health or working towards same, and a driver’s licence. The skills required include the ability to work with animals, good communication and interpersonal skills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. PRISON HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER We are seeking a Prison Health Support Worker to enhance the primary health care services provided to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region. The successful applicant will provide a culturally appropriate holistic health care service to the prison system and assist with the re-entry service to the community. The skills required include the ability to take initiative and work independently and to have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills. Aboriginality (and/or Torres Strait Islander) is a genuine requirement for this position.The remuneration package for this position will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience. The remuneration packages for these positions will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants are encouraged to request a copy of the Position Description and Selection Criteria from Shay Wilson, MHS Human Resources Officer on 9182 0800 or via email s.wilson@mhs.org.au. Applications close Wednesday 6th March 2013.

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CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER We are seeking a Corporate Services Manager to ensure that the corporate team deliver a supportive, quality, effective and efﬁcient service in order that the health needs of clients and the community are met. The successful applicant will have experience in managing staff, experience in managing and maintaining of documents and a driver’s licence. The skills required include the ability to manage and maintain an assets register for the organisation, to ensure staff follow the policies and procedures particularly in respect to ones that relate to assets of the organisation and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.

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Adelaide Brighton Ltd is committed to a safe and healthy environment for its people and surrounding communities. A demonstrated commitment to health, environment and safety leadership is a requirement for any opportunities within the business Adelaide Brighton Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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We are currently seeking self-motivated drivers to join our team: 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 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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‘Don’t Expire’ Deadline set for ﬂares to be in date Skippers throughout WA carrying out-ofdate flares on board their vessel will risk a fine from July this year. Since July 1, 2012 it is an offence to carry expired flares on your vessel as your primary set for use. Skippers may carry out-of-date flares on board their vessel as spares, but must carry an in-date set as well. Serviceable flares are a critical item of safety equipment on board a vessel and by relying on expired

flares that appear to be serviceable, skippers run the very real risk of having them fail in an emergency. At least two handheld red flares and two hand-held orange flares must be carried between the mainland and five nautical miles offshore. A minimum of two parachute flares and two hand-held orange flares must be carried also if operating more than five nautical miles from the mainland shore. You are responsible

for ensuring the required safety equipment is carried and is in-date and well maintained when you hit the water. Since January 1, 2013 marine officers inspecting your flares will be determining whether the skipper of a vessel would receive education and a formal boating caution or an infringement if you are at sea with expired flares. After July 1, 2013 marine officers will be issuing marine infringements.

If you wish to dispose of expired flares, we encourage you to keep the expired flares onboard as spares.

If you wish to dispose of them you can drop them off at the nearest Department of Transport Office.

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St Luke’s College annual swim carnival By Tamara Binamat St Luke’s College of Karratha held their school swimming carnival last Friday February 15, with a fantastic display of spectators. Nickol took out the championship on 1934 points, followed by Harding in second place on 1877 points, Fortescue in third place on 1811 points and Maitland in fourth place on 1796 points. All photos by Tamara Binamat

• Matt Lorne, Brendan Evans and Makayla Deacon

• Harding placed second in the carnival

Shire pumped for bodybuilding championships The North West Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness competition will come to Karratha in August with the Shire of Roebourne on board as the Gold sponsor. Council decided to provide the $3,500 sponsorship to the event to help promote the growing sport of natural bodybuilding in the region. The event is expected to attract hundreds of competitors and spectators to the Tambrey Function Centre on August 31. Shire of Roebourne President Fiona White-Hartig said the bodybuilding titles would be a highlight of the local sporting calendar. “There’s lots of interest in a wide range of sports up here and

natural bodybuilding is a fastgrowing sport all over Australia, so it will be great to have a championship event in Karratha,” Cr White-Hartig said. “With the Karratha Leisureplex opening later this year, complete with a 24-hour fitness centre, the interest in bodybuilding is only going to grow in the Shire of Roebourne,” she said. “It’s really important that we provide our community with the opportunity to participate in and watch sporting competitions of all kinds and we’re happy to get behind groups that want to bring new events to the area.” The event is expected to draw competitors from across the state, competing in a number of bodybuilding and fitness modelling categories.

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New members encouraged to come along and try club By Stacey Holden The Nickol Bay Triathlon Club held its fifth event of the season on Sunday February 17, 2013 at the Karratha Aquatic Centre. Due to ongoing road works the course was modified to a run/swim/run, covering three distances, long, short, enticer and the kid’s course. Matthew Waideman and Tania Neeson took out line honours for the men’s and women’s long course. Toby Muller and Janyce Crawford were the first across the line for the short course, and Jacinta Barnett came in first in a women’s only field for enticer. Ailish Neeson followed in mum’s footsteps and took out first place of the kid’s event, with Nathaniel Greensill hot on her heals taking out first place for the boys. The next race will be held on the March 24 at Dampier Palms. The club is always encouraging new members to come along and try the sport. The club is also holding a skills training weekend on March 8 to 10 with professional coaches coming up from Perth for the weekend. It will involve swim, ride and run training as well as transition and brick training. Details on how to register for the weekend can be found on the club’s website at www. nickolbaytriclub.com and is open to current and non-members.

• Jacque and Gill ride up the (ﬂat) hill in a previous tri race

North West Netball Championships By Tracey Kitching

JUNIOR SIGN UP DAY 4pm March 5th, Del Parker Netball Centre, Bulgarra Courts

The North West Netball Championships will be held over the June 15 weekend in Port Hedland this year.

All parents and children interested in playing netball in 2013 are invited to attend our junior sign up day. All children from ages 5 to 17 who want to participate in NetSetGO or in our junior competitions but don’t already have a team are welcome to come down.

Three senior and three junior representative teams will be attending from Karratha, including Division 1, Division 2, Masters, 16 and Under, 14 and Under and 12 and Under. Players wishing to try out are required to complete the Expression of Interest – NWC form located in the Resources and Forms page of the KNA website.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & TEAM NOMINATIONS

Julie Bridge E bridge57@bigpond.com The KNA Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm on March 19th at Karratha RSL, M 0402 259 044 Gawthorne Drive, Millars Well. OR All members new and old, parents, coaches, umpires, Tracy Kitching supporters & volunteers are welcome to attend. All positions on the KNA Committee will be vacated E kna.president@gmail.com Trials will be held on April 17 and nominations for all positions will be called for. M 0409 301 821 and 18 at 5 to 6:30pm for Juniors We have many issues to vote on this year including Thunderbolts Fitness training and club trials starting Tara Beattie game night when we move to the new centre, junior and 6:30 to 8pm for Seniors. rules, etc so come along and have your say. All team Netball Club end of Feb/beginning of March E tara_beattie7@hotmail.com If you are unable to attend nominations will be taken on the night between M 0488 745 826 6.40 & 6.55pm. If you do not hand in your team trials but still wish to be nomination form and nomination fee ($50 seniors Tequiras Senior preseason Mondays and Mel Thompson www.pilbaraclassies.com.au www.pilbaraclassies.com.au considered for a team, please and $20 for juniors), your team won’t be included on Netball Club Wednesdays commenced February 18 E mel.thompson1@hotmail.com the fixtures. Each and every team in every division at Bulgarra Netball courts also complete the expression of M 0419 869 734 must have two attendees at the AGM for there to Juniors Trials 5pm-6:30pm interest form. be a quorum. If there is no quorum, there will be no OR Edition: 798 - Tues 3rd April 2012 Name: Dampier Mermaid Hotel Edition: 821 - netball Tues 11 Sept 2012 Wednesday March 13 and 20 Name: Dampier Mermaid Hotel and Motel AGM and no season. If your team wishes to You must have a valid excuse Toni Vandenberg train at the Bulgarra netball courts, you must include not to attend to be considered E at.vandenberg@iinet.net.au this information on your team nomination form also. Further information can be found on the KNA Ad size: Guide Booking ID: 15835Ad ID: 08220 Ad ID: 07867 M 0409 110 135 Ad size: TVTV Colour Booking 15834 and proof mayID: be required.

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First sailﬁsh for lucky Exmouth angler Bluewater Tackle Exmouth Fishing Report By Jenni Gates

Much to their dismay they could not get the fish to eat.

Last weekend Josh and Jae Bruynzeel went out on local angler Lou McKenzie’s boat Black n Blue.

However, it was a fabulous sight for all on board.

They headed out toward the rigs and pulled up to some good looking ground. Josh threw in some soft plastics and caught a great Wahoo, but it was hassled at the side of the boat by a bronze whaler. Another guy on board, Sam Mill, hooked up and landed a decentsized rainbow runner and after that Josh caught a dolphin fish.

• Josh Bruynzeel and Sam Mill with Sam’s ﬁrst sailﬁsh

CATCH of the week Emel Secer caught this beauty at Pelican Rock near Point Samson. The golden trevally was 840 millimetres long. Emel also included this great picture of a rain cloud that was hovering around during the fishing trip. Caught a fantastic fish? email your photos & details to news@pilbaraecho.com.au

The sharks became quite thick and the crew decided to get some footage on their video cameras before moving on to another area.

Shortly after this Sam hooked up to his first sailfish, which is pictured this week. The wreck road has had good catches of spangled emperor lately. Anglers using small poppers and soft plastic lures have had fair results when walking the shoreline. This can be quite hot at this time of year, so we suggest taking plenty of water with you for your fishing trip. The incoming tide is best for this type of fishing, but care must also be taken if there is swell in this area.

The crew then decided to troll for billfish and within a short time saw a fin protruding from the water on the calm day.

Summer time has far less swell than winter, however it is always good to be mindful of the swell when fishing from the shore.

They quickly got a bait ready to pitch at the fish.

Queenfish and small trevally have been caught along the beaches in the gulf this last week.

On approach all anglers on board were amazed to see clearly that the fish finning was actually a broadbill swordfish. These deep ocean predators are not often seen on the surface during the day, but when they are, they’re distinctly different to the marlin and sailfish usually encountered on the surface here. The fish had two widely separated dorsal fins and was sweeping the surface of the water with a broad bill around one third the size of it’s body.

Once again small soft plastics lures and poppers have been the best options for these fish. Moving along the beaches with a lure helps you cover more ground and gives you a higher chance of crossing the path of hungry fish. Most people chase these fish for catch and release only and we recommend using barbless single hooks on your lures for ease of release and the health of the fish for the next time you want to catch it.

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