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She made you what you are. Mother’s Day is a special day for Mums – to let them know just how much we appreciate them. From homecooked breakfast in bed (and not burning the toast!) to organising a special family dinner, there are loads of ways we can celebrate that special Mum. And, to top it all off, you’ll find everything you need for that perfect Mother’s Day gift at Centro Karratha. We have a range of beautiful homewares, fashion and jewellery stores boasting a huge variety of wallets, handbags, ornaments and fashion accessories that are sure to bring a smile to Mum’s face. Or why not choose a gift from our wide selection of music, technology or kitchenware? We’ve got all this plus more in-store now, so there’s no need to shop online. When it comes to pampering your Mum, Centro Karratha really does have it all, and we’d love to help you create a truly special Mother’s Day for her. Hurry, though – Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday May 12, so make sure to visit us in-store soon!
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Closure of community icon paves way for town redevelopment By Tamara Binamat It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for lifestyle and leisure options in Karratha. Tomorrow, Sunday May 5, the Karratha Aquatic Centre is set to close eight weeks before a new public pool at the soon-to-becompleted Karratha Leisureplex opens around the end of June. To celebrate, the Karratha Aquatic Centre, located on Sharpe Avenue in the CBD, will hold a community closing-down party from 1-4pm. The current pool has been open since the 1970s but will now be handed over from the Shire of Roebourne to LandCorp as part of the town centre redevelopment. Demolition will begin next month after infrastructure is removed and the pool emptied with construction of the $100m The Quarter project expected to begin on the site in 2014. The Quarter will include retail and office space and a 150-room hotel. Despite weather setbacks, Andrew Ward, the director of community services at the Shire of Roebourne, said construction of the Karratha Leisureplex is on track to open late June or early July. “Construction from the main building is basically finished, and now we’re just moving towards the basic fit out,” he said. Even though the new pools have been constructed, Karratha will be without a public swimming pool for eight weeks as the Leisureplex’s fit-out is completed. “We tried to minimise the gap as much as possible .. the timelines didn’t align,” Mr Ward said. “We’ve done the research and when the pool is closed for six or seven weeks it’s probably our quietest period of the year,” Mr Ward said. “While we acknowledge that the Karratha town will not have a public pool for [those] weeks, that would normally be its lowest usage time so we tried to minimise the impact on the community.” In the meantime, community members in Karratha and Dampier have access to the Roebourne and Wickham public swimming pools. The new Karratha Leisureplex will feature an eight-lane 50m pool with a moveable boom, meaning the pool can be split into two 25m pools if required. There’s also a splash pad for children, a separate leisure pool for young kids and families as well as a four-lane 25m lap pool that is heated.
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Win passes to the circus By Ben Leahy Is life getting a bit too serious? Well this month you could be clowning around with acrobats, high wire motorbikes and even llamas as Australia’s Circus Royale and the Pilbara Echo give away more than 100 double passes to the big top. Performing at the Country Club in Bulgarra from May 18 to 21, Karratha readers can win one of 15 double passes, while Hedland readers can snap up 100 double passes to the show at McGregor Street from May 24 to June 3. To win, readers need to visit www.pilbaraecho.com.au. Circus Royale ringmaster and owner Damian Syred said that with acts by artists from nine different countries, families can expect an entirely new show compared to the group’s last visit two years ago. “We have brand new artists, like the motorbike highwire,” Damian said. “That is where the motorbike goes up on the high wire, and he’s got two girls suspended on a trapeze beneath him – that is something even I had never seen before.” Families can also expect to see the UK’s acrobatic roller skating duo, the Miller Brothers,
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Goldie the clown and animal acts involving dogs, ponies, camels and llamas. Llamas – what do they do? “The llamas are part of my brother’s camel act,” Damian said. “They run under and jump over camels that are standing and sitting.” Like the llamas, life on the road can occasionally get bumpy for the rest of the Circus Royale performers too after their big top got flooded by a flash thunderstorm during their last visit to Karratha. And, of course, in show business the show must go on. “It happened overnight, but we still managed to put on the show the next night thanks to all our team and a few locals pitching in to help get us through,” he said. Despite the drama, for Damian the joys of circus life far outweigh the trials. Having first worked with Circus Royale for work experience making show bags he eventually bought the whole show in 2007. He hopes this infectious love for the circus rubs off on those who come to watch. “It is traditional fun for the whole family, we aim to please all the age groups,” he said.
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Does fast and furious or slow and steady win the race? Friday 17 May 2013 6:00pm Walkington Amphitheatre, Karratha
Saturday 18 May 2013 10:00am Dampier Pavilion, The Palms Dampier
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Festival-goers promised a whale of a time By Ben Leahy The popular Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival in Exmouth to be held over the weekend May 24 to 26 is fast approaching with its float parade, art and music performances and even circus show. Live drum and bass act Pimps of Sound, featuring Milly James, will kick off the festival, playing a mix of hip hop and jazz at the opening cocktail party at the Novotel Ningaloo Resort on May 24. International acts Patrick ‘Patty’ Heilmann and Chloe
de Buyl Pisco will also perform at Novotel Ningaloo earlier in the night. The following night on Saturday May 25 the action moves to Grace’s Tavern where Australian blues and roots band Blue Shaddy are back by popular demand, having had local groovers dancing all night on their last visit. WA act Dave Mann plays roots and rock in support. Talanjee Oval will also this year host many of the main community events of the festival with Dave Cannon and Johnny McIntyre playing rock, country and folk tracks.
Other all age attractions include a fun run, float parade, seafood displays, circus acrobatics and fire show, art exhibitions and kid’s beach games. Marine conservationist Brad Norman will give a presentation on whale sharks, with famous giant Gulliver also on display. Other visiting scientists and research groups will be on hand to display their findings. Festival packages, including whale shark swims, accommodation and tickets to festival events, are available at the Exmouth Visitor Centre 9949 1176.
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Royalties for Regions Business Development Information Briefing The Department of Commerce invites small to medium sized businesses in the Pilbara region to attend a Business Development Information Briefing Breakfast in Karratha on 30 May. The purpose of the Briefing is to provide small to medium sized local businesses details about State and Commonwealth Government assistance programs and the State and Commonwealth Governments’ approach to supporting regional businesses to access opportunities in both Government purchasing and resource projects. Topics covered will include industry assistance programs, how to sell to Government and State and Commonwealth policies and guidelines. Similar Briefings have been conducted in Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Collie, Mandurah and Northam. Feedback from companies in these regions has been positive, with many saying they believe the information was beneficial and relevant to their needs and the sessions provided a valuable networking opportunity. The Briefings are made possible through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program, which is administered by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Venue: Karratha International Hotel Cnr Hillview and Millstream Roads, Karratha
Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013 Time: 7.15am (registrations and breakfast) 8.00am – 9.30am (presentations)
For further information and to confirm your attendance please contact Natalie Stodart (08) 9263 8045 or email industryevents@commerce.wa.gov.au
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New bus service means alternate travel around Pilbara coast
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After an outcry from Western Australia’s travelling community when Greyhound Australia cancelled their bus service between Perth and Broome, a new service has been introduced to meet the demand. In March, Greyhound Australia axed the south of Broome pickup points, including Karratha and Port Hedland, because they were not “commercially viable”. At the time, general manager of sales Kevin Lyons said for the past decade, Greyhound had tried to make the route commercially viable including reducing frequency from seven to three days per week.
“New competition on the Perth to Geraldton, Exmouth and Port Hedland routes has meant a further decline in already poor patronage, which, combined with high fuel and operational costs, has forced Greyhound to withdraw its services,” Mr Lyons said. Now, Integrity Coach Lines has announced they will be introducing an extended coach service to Northern Coastal towns in WA, including Karratha and Broome. This return service will run along the Coastal Highway twice a week via Geraldton, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Karratha and Port Hedland. “Residents and tourists have been crying out to us for transport options in these areas, so we are
delighted to finally be able to provide this service,” said Ross Sims, owner of Integrity Coach Lines. Kaye Oddie, a WA visitor from Melbourne, said although flights to these areas are available, it is not always an option. “With the abandonment by Greyhound of their connecting bus service, there was no public transport for people such as myself wishing to travel between Karratha and Port Hedland, except for the once weekly air service or one way car rentals which were not [economically] feasible for most tourists,” she said. “It is great to know that Integrity has stepped up to provide this service as it is needed if WA Pilbara and Kimberley tourism is to be seriously encouraged and
supported.” The Karratha Visitor Centre will become a booking agent for the coach line, which will no longer stop on Welcome road but instead will stop at the Visitor Centre. “We are ecstatic their
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By Tamara Binamat If you are looking at getting even more off the beaten track this dry season, there is now an innovative way to get out of town, as a local company now offers camper trailer hire. If you would love to get out and explore the Pilbara but don’t have all the gear on hand and a tent just won’t cut it, there is now the option to hire modern camper trailers from Pilbara Camper Hire. The business is even offering camping kits, which include fridges, chairs and crockery. A camper trailer will be on display at the Dampier Beachside Markets this Sunday, May 5.
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Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity -- and even a bit of wizardry -Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.
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Fun, friendship and safety for Cooke Point kids By Leila Edwards The face of Cooke Point Playgroup is changing with a recent group of enthusiastic and dedicated mums joining the committee. Claire Wellbeloved is excited about taking on the role of the committee president. “The committee is looking forward to implementing many exciting and positive changes within our playgroup,” she said. “You will be seeing us out in the community, over the next few months in particular, with upcoming events [such as] Welcome to Hedland Night and the Andrew McLaughlin Community Centre Fun Day. “We are eager to get our name out there and show the community what a fabulous playgroup we have to offer.” Cooke Point Playgroup will be hosting a range of parenting workshops for its members and the wider community.
The first is a free “Keeping Kids Injury Free in the Pilbara” child safety forum conducted by Kidsafe WA and the Royal Life Saving Society of WA. Sessions will focus on the prevention of unintentional injuries in children between 0 and 15-years-old. This will include priority areas and risk factors contributing to unintentional injuries such as road safety, drowning, burns, poisoning and falls along with methods of injury prevention and how Kidsafe WA and the Royal Lifesaving Society of WA can better support communities. An invitation is extended to parents, carers, childcare professionals and general members of the community to attend either session on Tuesday May 14 at 7–8pm or Wednesday May 15 at 9–10am at the Andrew McLaughlin Community Centre. To reserve your place please email cookepointplaygroup1@gmail.com.
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Masterchef kitchen next port of call for Hedland mum By Ben Leahy
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The Pilbara might be well known for its mining and rugged natural beauty, but few would automatically associate it with good food. But that could all change after 42-year-old Port Hedland mum Liliana Battle was named Western Australia’s only representative on the upcoming series of Channel 10’s Masterchef program. A champion ballroom dancer for 13 years, Liliana also later
But, for the past 20-years, she has focused on her family and raising fifteen-year-old Jake and eleven-year-old Jesse. And, while Liliana might now be known for baking the best birthday cakes in town, she hasn’t always spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Despite coming from a close Italian family where food was always at the centre of life, Liliana originally let her mum do the cooking.
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“I didn’t grow up at my mum’s side, learning how to make traditional Italian cuisine,” Liliana said. “I was a dancer, and the kitchen belonged to my mum.” “The most I remember doing was running out to the garden to pick a bunch of oregano or basil to add to the pot. “But I could tell by the smells if tonight’s sauce was going to be a good one or not.” Now Liliana can not only smell but make a great sauce and hopes that Masterchef helps her realise her dream of running a family seaside café • Port Hedland mum Liliana Battle on Masterchef in Port Hedland.
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I lied about being the out-doors-type. “What was that dear?” he asks me amid the packing hype of tossing in the camping chairs and stuffing full the Engel and sorting through the hiking gear worn from Nepal to Bengal “Oh, nothing darling, singing, only singing,” I reply. whilst painting all my toenails by my pool to match the sky. And in he chucks the generator, Jenny, that’s her name. You call it “she” to soften blows in this here outdoor game. And then he’s counting gaiters. Oh dear, I’ve only one.
PAINTBALL ERUPTION IN DAMPIER Saturday, 11 May 2013 from 10am to 4pm If you’re aged 12 to 25 years, get a crew together and battle it out at Make a Move’s Paintball Eruption! The Paintball Eruption crew are coming to Hampton Oval in Dampier for a day of fun! At just $10 a game you’re guaranteed to have a blast. Registration forms are available at www.roebourne.wa.gov.au or from the Shire of Roebourne on Welcome Road Karratha. K 10
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Perhaps he’ll let me stay at home just lying in the sun. I said I was a desert child. quite soon after we met and now, girt here by heat and rock perhaps I do regret my proving in our early days how I could hike for weeks with just a pack, freeze dried food stack through Atacama peaks. And p’raps it was a silly me, to show I’d guts and gizzards when trialled in heat I braved the snow and skied into a blizzard. And so I married Indiana Jones right down the track, the long and winding, uphill climbing
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Lending a hand to sick kids and their families By Ben Leahy
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Ever since their young son Oscar was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2007, the Cullen family from Wickham have been living a life that every Pilbara family fears. Not only was their son seriously ill, but he was forced to seek medical treatment thousands of kilometres away at Perth’s Princess Margaret Hospital. Facing an extended stay in Perth, the Cullen’s were directed to Ronald McDonald house, which provides accommodation for families from regional Australia while their child is treated at the children’s hospital. “It meant the world to us to know that we had Ronald McDonald House as a place to stay for as long as we needed it,” Peta Cullen said. “[But] we quickly realised that it wasn’t just a bed to sleep in that would become valuable to us.” “It was the love, support, understanding and friendships that we felt and experienced from RMH staff and other families.” Now it is the turn of Ronald McDonald House to appeal for help from Pilbara residents. With the State Government currently building a new children’s hospital in the Perth suburb of Nedlands, Ronald McDonald house is also relocating to ensure regional families continue to stay close to their child in hospital. Having raised 76 per cent of the funding for the $29 million project, RMH is this month holding functions in Karratha and Hedland to raise more cash and chat about their plans.
RMH executive officer Alison Salmond said it is the first time in the organisation’s 23-year history that it has gone on a roadshow to raise funds. But with 39 Pilbara families staying at RMH in 2012 for a total of 224 nights, she said it was an important time to explain the work RMH does and its plans for the future. Ms Salmond said she will take guests at the Pilbara functions through plans for the new house, which is projected to help 1,000 families each year, effectively tripling the capacity of the current facility. She will also show a DVD about RMH families. “The DVD is all about the families telling their stories as to why they need to stay in the house and why it is so vital for them,” Ms Salmond said. And with some families staying in the house for more than one year, Ms Salmond said one of the biggest boosts they get is from meeting
other people going through similar trials. “Families actually develop really good friendships with each other during their stay at Ronald McDonald House – and it becomes this network where they follow each other’s journeys,” Ms Salmond said. For the Cullens from Wickham that kind of support was invaluable. “Ronald McDonald House allowed our family to stay together at the most difficult time of our lives,” Peta said.
Ronald McDonald House will be hosting a lunch at the Karratha International Hotel from 12 to 2pm on May 15, and a sundowner event at the Esplanade Hotel in Port Hedland May 16 from 4 – 6pm. For more information phone 9387 8175 or visit http://www.rmhc. org.au/building-new-house.
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Win a guided trip in the Kimberley By Ben Leahy
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If there is one place on the planet where the landscape, the fishing and the characters were more colourful than in the Pilbara – then it would have to be our northern neighbour the Kimberley. And now Australia’s North West Tourism is giving Pilbara residents the chance to win a unique holiday to the region. Competition entrants not only have the chance to win a seven-day holiday for two, but they get to have a say in the itinerary of the trip. In an innovative twist, North West Tourism has posted videos on their website in which four Kimberley residents talk about their passion for the landscapes they live and work in. From spearfishing with Brian Lee and cruising the Orb River alongside Charlie Sharpe to riding a camel on the beach with Daryl Roberson and exploring rock art with Ebony Muirson, each Kimberley “character” gives their ideas on the perfect holiday. Entrants then vote on the trip they want to win. Australia’s North West Tourism CEO Glen Chidlow said each of the residents in the videos had a strong connection to the Kimberley. “These people bring life to the landscapes they live in,” Mr Chidlow said. “They love to share their exceptional local knowledge and larrikin humour with travellers eager to soak up this unique part of Australia,” he said. It is just such a larrikin life free of suits and ties that inspires Daryl Robeson from Cable Beach Hut in his video on the North West Tourism site. “Cable Beach is my office,”
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• Brian Lee wading through Hunter Creek Daryl said in the video. “The beach is a place where you don’t really wear a suit or your boilermaker’s overalls … everyone is wearing the boardies and shirt.” “So you could be the prime minister or Jamie Packer or Joe Blogs from down the road and it doesn’t really matter.” Daryl’s relaxed holiday takes in the sands of Cable Beach, local dinosaur and pearling history and a movie at the world’s oldest outdoor picture garden. Ebony Muirson takes
campers to more remote parts of the Kimberley, flying them in on a chopper to fish, view wildlife and explore the 300-million-year-old mini Bungles. “To me the most exciting first is when you take people out to the Aboriginal rock art and they sit in that cave in silence and they are just in awe,” Ebony said. “And they usually come back fairly quiet.” To learn more about the competition visit the website at http://competition. australiasnorthwest.com/entry/.
Woodside planning floating technology for Browse gas fields By Ben Leahy Woodside is most likely to use floating LNG technology to process gas from its Browse project off the Kimberley coast, the company said on April 30. Woodside announced it had agreed on “key principles” that will apply with Shell should it use the fellow oil and gas major’s Floating LNG technology. The agreement comes two weeks after Woodside cancelled plans to build a $40bn-plus onshore processing plant at James Price Point north of Broome. Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said FLNG would be a faster and cheaper way to develop the gas basin than using an onshore plant. “This agreement enables Woodside, as operator of the Browse LNG Development, to strengthen our development and operational capabilities through the potential use of Shell’s “Design One Build Many” FLNG technology,” Mr Coleman said. “It also provides the opportunity for Western Australia to become an industrial, operational and technology centre for excellence for floating LNG worldwide.”
Premier Barnett had been pushing to have the plant built onshore as it would generate more jobs and benefits to the State’s economy. The Maritime Union Authority deputy national secretary Mick Doleman said an offshore plant would cost Australians thousands of jobs. “It’s not just workers that have a problem with offshoring – both the Coalition and Labor parties in WA oppose the idea on the legitimate grounds that it would be a bad move economically for the state,” Mr Doleman said. Environmental group WWF Australia said it supported an offshore development over Woodside’s original plan to build at James Price Point. “Whether it is floating or piping to existing facilities in the Pilbara, each alternative carries environmental risks but we believe they would be significantly less serious than a Kimberley development,” Paul Gamblin from WWF said. Woodside will have to get approval from its Browse joint venture partners before it goes ahead with plans to use FLNG.
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Grants move community forward By Tamara Binamat On Wednesday evening 23 community organisations were awarded grants as part of the Woodside-operated North West Shelf Project and Pluto LNG Community Grants Program. The grants were awarded at a ceremony at the Pam Buchanan Centre in Karratha and culminate round one of the program. Round two will be open in July. • Katrina Farrell, Jennifer McMahon and Di Hall received an award on behalf of Karratha High School for the purchase of new curtains for the Performing Arts Centre
• Maggie Beattie, Stephanie Soter and Vivienne Seers from Pilbara Joblink receive the award toward an inclusive dance and music program called the Beatz Dance Crew
Community grants are available to sporting associations, not-forprofit organisations and local government authorities.
• Terre Rouge Ballet will use the grant for points for perfection workshops
• Lynelle Fozard from SDERA received a grant towards Walk to School Safely Week and Kelly Dines from Karratha Community House received a grant towards the development of living art to be installed in the play area
• Patrick Low from YACMAC received a grant toward development of the YACMAC website
Aboriginal corporations and government agencies can apply for funding if they can demonstrate all funding will be used exclusively for the benefit of communities in the Shire of Roebourne. Woodside Community Relations Manager Pilbara Matt Keogh said he has seen local people achieve incredible results using these grants. “23 local organisations will benefit from this current round of grants and I look forward to seeing what positive and sustainable benefits they can deliver for the Shire of Roebourne community,” Mr Keogh said.
• Darren Berry from Karratha Basketball Association received the grant for purchase of computer equipment
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Bait training to protect Pilbara wildlife Threatened species in the Pilbara will get better protection from the threat of feral animals following Department of Environment and Conservation staff training in the safe use and handling of fox baits. DEC Pilbara feral animal control project officer Derek Sandow said staff from DEC’s Exmouth and Karratha work centres completed the training to help protect native animals from the threat of the introduced European red fox. “There are a number
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of species in the Pilbara that are susceptible to predation from foxes, including the blackflanked rock wallaby and northern quoll, as well as nesting turtles such as the loggerhead, hawksbill and green turtle,” he said. “By baiting to control this predator in a safe and effective manner, native animals have a much better chance of survival and can continue to play their vital role in maintaining species diversity in the Pilbara.” Fox baiting is carried out using a salami style sausage containing the
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The Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus), also known as the Redcapped Dotterel, is a small plover that breeds in Australia. Red-capped Plovers have white under-parts and foreheads and their upper-parts are mainly grey-brown. Adult males have a rufous crown and hind neck. Adult females have a paler rufous and a grey brown crown and hind neck, with pale loreal stripe. The upper wing of the Red capped Plover shows dark brown remiges and primary coverts with a white wingbar in flight. Its length spans 14–16cm and its wingspan is 27–34 cm. It weighs around 35–40g. Breeding plumage shows a red-brown crown and nape with black margins. Non-breeding plumage is duller and lacks the black margins. The Red-capped Plover is widespread in Australia. It is a vagrant
to New Zealand, although it bred there for some time in small numbers from 1950–1980. The species occupies a range of coastal and inland habitats including estuaries, bays, beaches, sandflats and mudflats and inland saline wetlands. It is also found in inland wetland areas with bare ground. The Red-capped Plover mainly eats small invertebrates especially molluscs, crustaceans and worms. A baby Redcapped Plover will
naturally occurring 1080 toxin, which is poisonous to introduced species, while native animals have evolved a high tolerance to it. Mr Sandow said staff participated in a series of theoretical and practical assessments to receive their 1080 baiting departmental authorisation. “The training allows staff to participate in on-ground operations as part of DEC’s Western Shield fauna conservation program and also the Federal Government’s Caring for our Country-funded Integrated Feral Animal Control At The Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area project,” he said. The majority of 1080 baiting by DEC occurs in Cape Range National Park, Ningaloo Marine Park and adjoining lands, Murujuga National Park and on some islands in the Dampier Archipelago. Other areas in the region are also baited with 1080 to control foxes, cats and wild dogs. For more information on 1080 baited areas please visit www.dec. wa.gov.au/westernshield or contact your local DEC office.
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Minister hands out keys for GPs Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls was in Port Hedland last Friday, April 26, to hand over the keys to seven new General Practitioner houses.
Minister Brendon Grylls joins fellow dignitaries at the handover of the keys in Port Hedland
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The $4.5million accommodation project received $1.5million from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program and support from the Town of Port Hedland and BHP Billiton. Mr Grylls said affordable, quality accommodation was essential to attract more doctors to the region. “Accommodation was identified as a major barrier for GPs looking to move to the Pilbara,” he said. “These new houses will help to attract more doctors to Port Hedland, which will improve access to health services for everyone in the region. “Good health care is critical to making Port Hedland a place where people want to live and work.” The Minister said the project was the first of its kind in Port Hedland.
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When there are many properties listed for sale, an auction might be just the thing to give your property the edge it needs
Compared to other states and territories, home auctions are less common in Western Australia with only around 2 per cent of properties sold using this method.
might be just the thing you need to give your property the edge it needs to attract attention. Sometimes the media reports that many auctions are being passed-in at the fall of the hammer, recording no sale. However, this fails to illustrate that very often West Australian buyers will approach the auctioneer shortly after the conclusion of an auction to negotiate a sale by the more familiar private treaty method. Again, this seems to be more a part of WA’s different auction culture by consumers, but the process still serves to attract keen buyers for the seller in a shorter time. Auctions in WA are undertaken using a code of practice for the profession following consultation by REIWA with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to ensure the code accords to best practice. Source: REIWA
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By contrast, around 23 per cent of properties are auctioned in Sydney, 30 per cent in Melbourne, 11 per cent in Brisbane, 27 per cent in Adelaide, 16 per cent in Darwin and 10 per cent in Canberra. Across the nation the average number of homes sold by auction is approximately one out of every five. The main reason behind the smaller auction culture in WA, seems to be the success of the ‘Offer and Acceptance’ form developed by REIWA. This reliable document used for a sale by private treaty would be familiar to most home buyers, and its simplicity is the main reason
why private treaty dominates sales methods here. However, the strong and fast market in Perth during the boom saw renewed interest in auctions and one that wasn’t just confined to the western suburbs or to premium properties. When prices were rising quickly during that period, it was often hard for agents to determine the right price for a property or anticipate what a purchaser might be prepared to pay, so an auction proved an ideal way to get the best price for the seller, often exceeding their expectations. Of course, the WA market is no longer booming and the median price is more stable, but an auction with its short but high profile marketing campaign can be very effective at bringing out the more serious buyers on the day. When there are many properties listed for sale and hesitant buyers are spoiled with choice, an auction
Live the Dampier life! The living area is large and accommodating and it has good sized bedrooms with built in robes and ducted air conditioning throughout. A large below ground pool under shade cloth provides a welcome escape from the heat and is surrounded by a rear patio and a large backyard of green grass and mature gardens. The perfect home for the growing family or investment as it is currently leased for $1500 p/w until the 2/5/13.
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the top risk factor. Disease of this system accounts for the highest rate of mortality and morbidity in the developed world, killing one Australian every 12 minutes - a very serious matter! Luckily, diet and lifestyle are two of the top causes of the disease, therefore there also preventatives and treatments.
Here are my key tips for increasing cardiovascular health: 1. Increase healthy fats Omega 3 has a proven anti-clotting affect on the blood and also reduces inflammation. Find this in oily fish, walnuts, flaxseeds also known as linseed or use as an oil. Monounsaturated fats regulate LDL and HDL cholesterol. Find this in nuts, avocado, legumes and seeds. A lot of these foods are also high in Vitamin E, which increases circulation. 2. Increase blood thinning foods Garlic, ginger and onion have bloodthinning properties, helping it to flow through blood vessels freely increasing circulation and avoiding clots. They are
also packed full of powerful antioxidants to protect the vessels as well as the heart. 3. Reduce stress Hormones released during times of stress greatly increase your blood pressure, straining the heart muscle. Finding outlets for stress each day is important for everyone. Deep breathing techniques, meditation, journal writing, walking or hobbies are great ways to do so. 4. Regulate fluids Minimise caffeine (tea, coffee, energy drinks and chocolate) as it increases your blood pressure via the stress
hormone cortisol. It is also a diuretic encouraging urination, which unbalances blood pressure further. Increase water (2 litres at least daily) and herbal tea to regulate blood pressure. Chamomile tea has a calming affect on the body, use during times of stress. 5. Eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables everyday Fruit and vegetables provide antioxidants to protect the heart and vessels. They also contain soluble fibre, which helps to regulate LDL and HDL cholesterol.
6. Exercise daily The heart is a muscle that needs to be worked to strengthen, aim for 30 minutes each day. Join a sports team, take a walk during your lunch break, take the stairs when possible and dust the cobwebs off your pushbike.
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Until May 22 Karratha bakers will be turning pink and donating 100 per cent of the sale of their Pink Finger Buns to Breast Cancer Network Australia. Bakers Delight bakeries are aiming to raise a record breaking $1.2 million through its Pink Bun campaign to help fund BCNA’s work to ensure that women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, receive the very best treatment, care and support possible. The money raised by Bakers Delight customers will support BCNA’s free information resources,
such as the My Journey Kit, a resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Maxine Morand, BCNA CEO and a breast cancer survivor herself, said the support provided through the Bakers Delight Pink Bun campaign is just as important as ever. “The Pink Bun campaign raised more than $1 million for BCNA in 2012, and last year 81 per cent of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia received a My Journey Kit,” she said.
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Due to popular demand, West Australian roots artist Toby Beard is returning to the North West to rock Exmouth, Coral Bay and Karratha. The ”one part orchestra, one part bonfire jam, one part circus” artist last visited late2012, and has since been on two European tours, tours in Byron Bay, Melbourne and around WA. Toby and her band performed 15 shows in Europe in March, which Toby says is her best European show yet. “You could really see bigger crowds and everything showed that the work we’re doing is starting to pay off,” she said. “Experiencing different types of venues and different types of audiences is so good because it opens your mind to new ideas on stage and new songs, which we’ll be bringing to Karratha with us.” Toby plays mostly originals but throws in covers by artists such as Janis Joplin, Paul Kelly, Eric Clapton and Johnny Cash. Toby can boast performances alongside Stevie Wonder and Alicia keys and supporting
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After the ANZAC Day ceremonies last Thursday April 25, local band What Now performed for men, women and children at the Karratha RSL club. The band kept ANZAC supporters dancing well into the evening with classic covers and floor-fillers.
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With song titles like these, the band has been described on more than one occasion as “weird”, which Ben said is probably fitting. “With people calling us weird, I’m fine,” he said. “I quite like that word. “I guess our lyrics are pretty strange but it’s funny, I feel completely normal but a lot of people tell me I’m weird or crazy. “Crazy people are more colourful anyway.”
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songs from every one of their seven records, including all their biggest hits such as Hullabaloo, Track 1 and ! (The Song Formerly Known As). “We usually try and make it a bit of a party, trying to get people dancing,” Ben said. “We’re really looking forward to it. “We’re working on a nice long set to play with some visuals for each song.” Ben said his favourite song to perform at the moment is a new version of the 2004 single Bong in my Eye.
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Head to the Tambrey Tavern in Karratha this Friday May 10 to catch these songs and more of Regurgitator’s hits played live on stage. Following the legendary Australian band’s successful headline show at 2012’s North West Fest – the ‘Gurge’ are coming to Karratha as part of the Groovin’ the Moo tour. “Its feels really good [to be coming back to the Pilbara] because the last time we played there it was heaps of fun,” said bass player Ben Ely. “We had a really cool time down at the water too, it’s a very beautiful part of the world.” The trio, Quan Yeomans (lead vocals, guitar), Ben Ely (bass, vocals) and Peter Kostic (drums) have been together for 20 years, and are still keeping their music relevant today. Although its hard to pin down a style or genre of music for Regurgitator, it’s clear the band have a connection that can see them evolve as they write hip-hop,
folk, or hard out rock music. Their often controversial and obscene lyrics define the eclectic reputation of the group. “A lot of fads have come and gone since we’ve been together,” Ben said. “There’s been grunge, then electronic music became popular, then eighties, then rock n roll was big. “The good thing about our band is we get on really well and experiment with a lot of things, so we don’t have to stick to one sound.” Regurgitator will be playing
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West Australian performer Karin Page will headline next weekend’s Markets and Melodies event at South Hedland Town Square. The lead singer of band China Doll, folk/pop artist Karin Page has carved a successful full-time career as a singer/songwriter. Karin was finalist in the Telstra Road to Discovery competition in the performer category and attended the finals in Tamworth last year. Her band China Doll received a WAMI song of the year nomination in 2012 and won the Best Group award at Boyup Brook music festival this year, while Karin won Best New Talent. Karin said she will present an acoustic show at Markets and Melodies and describes her sound as acoustic folk/pop with country elements. She said the artists that inspire her music include Neil Young, Missy Higgins and Sheryl Crowe.
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Karin will perform a mix of original and cover songs in South Hedland. “I find writing music and working on the band is what works best for me,” Karin said. “I’m fortunate enough to be doing something that makes me very happy.”
MONDAY 6 BINGO NIGHT. Every Monday night, head down to the Port Hedland Golf Club for a fantastic Bingo Night. For more information, please contact Helen Wright on 0400 200 781. ZUMBA CLASSES 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 information, please contact Jackie and Emm at zumbafitnesshedland@bigpond.com or visit their Facebook page zumbafitnesshedland PIZZA AND PINT Karratha Tavern - Pizza and Pint $20 Time 5 – 9pm
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OPEN GIG NIGHT at the Icon, Karratha. Half price pizza and tapas. From 7pm GRUMPY OLD FELLA’S GROUP Wirraka Maya Social & Emotional Well Being Centre The group meets every Thursday from 9:30am and 2:30pm, and participate in various activities such as fishing, cooking, excursions and BBQs. All activities are free. Morning tea, lunch and transport is provided. For more information please contact Liza Andrews or Markysia Kelly on 9172 0444 or email lizaa@wmhsac.com.au or makysiak@wmhsac. com.au.
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Mining workforce specialist launches in WA mines want to do a full review of work practices to ensure optimal efficiency.” One Key Resources last year launched Australia’s first animated mining training video for excavator and dump truck operators. The video immerses participants in the mining environment and provides detailed information and familiarisation with equipment and procedures. BHP Billiton will be the first to run the training program in its iron ore mines.
Many mines have put up with inefficient practices because they were making money during the boom times, however now mines want to do a full review of work practices to ensure optimal efficiency • Grant Wechsel
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“LNG18 is expected to attract 5,000 delegates and exhibitors and inject more than $50million into the State’s economy, the largest such event in WA’s history,” Mr Marmion said. “It will be an unparalleled opportunity to promote Western Australia’s petroleum resources and role as a global energy supplier, and Perth as a major centre for expertise
and services to the petroleum industry in Australia and Asia.” While in Houston Mr Marmion met with senior executives from exploration, production and services companies from the USA, Europe and Asia. “This interaction is crucial, as Western Australia is becoming a world leader in LNG,” he said. “By 2016, WA is expected to have an annual LNG production capacity of more than 50 million tonnes - up from the current level of 20 million tonnes.”
Australian markets had a very strong week with the ASX200 closing up 3.37 per cent (166 points) for the week ending April 26. It seems more likely we will receive another rate cut in the next couple of months, and so savvy investors are seeking better returns from high yielding securities, including the banks and Telstra. This drive towards yield has sent Telstra to a high not seen since 2005. Thankfully, for many in the gold industry, the precious metal had one of its best weekly performances on record, alleviating fears of a crash below $1,300 per ounce. It’s now sitting comfortably above $1,450. This bounce hasn’t saved the likes of Focus Minerals and Tanami gold from closing mines. Tanami has had to put its flagship mine Coyote on care and maintenance, while Focus has shuttered its Laverton operations.
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However, aggregate activity is then expected to slip 2013/14, the first decline since 2000/01, and continue to fall over each of the subsequent three years. BIS Shrapnel said by 2016/17, activity will be 20 per cent below the 2012/13 peak.
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Mr Marmion delivered an address at the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas conference, LNG17, where this year’s event organisers, Houston, passed the hosting duties for the 2016 conference to WA.
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2002 Caterpillar 740, 2003 Hitachi AH400D, 1985 Volvo BM5350 Water Truck
Backhoe
Converter Dolly
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2010 Custom Built Tri Dolly
Compactors 2 x 2004 Multipac VP2400
VP2400, 2000 Multipac
Hydraulic Excavators
2 x 2001 Caterpillar 330B, 2003 Caterpillar 330B, 2004 Hyundai Robex 290LC-7, 2001 Caterpillar 365B, 2006 Volvo EC460
Motor Graders
1998 Caterpillar 140H, 2006 Caterpillar 12H, 1998 Caterpillar 12H
Skidsteer Loader
2009/2002 Mustang 2054, Thomas 25GT, Case 420, 2006 Caterpillar 277B
2012 Faresin FH7000/10F (Unused), 2012 Faresin FM2800/06A (Unused), 2012 Faresin FM2500/06E (Unused), 2012 Merlo 40.7 (Unused), 2012 Merlo 25.6 (Unused)
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2012 Iveco 2350 Water Truck, 2 x 2007 Freightliner Argosy 6x4 Prime Mover, 2007 Isuzu FVZ Service Truck, 2003 Freightliner Argosy 6x4 Prime Mover, 2001 Mack Fleet Liner 6x4 Prime Mover, 1998 Freightliner FL112 6x4 Prime Mover, 1996 Nissan CW290 6x4 Tipper, 1996 Custom Carrier 6x6, 1998 Isuzu FVR 4x2 Prime Mover, 1988 Mitsubishi Canter C/ Chassis
ALLY Plate Offshore Boat 5.3m, Jackman Hull, 2005 Model, 100HP Yamaha 4Stroke, Low 180 Hours,Tandem Trailer,GPS/ Combo, CD/MP3 Stereo, Flare Kit, 406 EPIRB, Jackets, Bait Board, VHF & MB Radios, Side Clears & Canopy/ Rocket Launchers, Fire Ext, 130l under floor tank, Exc Cond. Sth Hedland 04089 16483 BILGEKEEL YACHT. Excellent live aboard 57ft steel Motor sailer. Nissan 110Hp motor done 800hrs. Solar, wind & genie power, hot water. 2 Dbl beds, 2 bunks. Toilets, hot water/ shower & fully equipped galley. Computer Nav sat systems, radios & safety gear. 15 HP Dingy included. Chris 0407 461010 for photos. DINGHY Brooker. YAHAMA- 30h.p. Rego 2014. Vinyl seats & Carpet (Clean - Good Condition). New Dunbier Trailer + New Sounder. Price $8,000 ONO. Ph: 9185 4569 Mob 0439 981 349 FIBRE Glass Boat Fraser 5.95.Motor: Johnson 115 H.P. Trailer: Dual Wheels (Rego Sept). Clean, good condition. $20,000 ONO. Ph: 9185 4569 Mob: 0439 981 349 HOUSE Boat - Ideal House on Water. Lg o/plan liv kit, gas h/plates, mwave, frdg, 2 sep bdms, Shaded upper ent area, 2 x 60 HP Yamaha, Bow Thruster anchor, BBQ, A/C,TV, Outdoor Shower, Lg Swim Platform, 200L Fuel Tank, 600L Water Tank, Aluminium, 50ft x 20ft, lic to carry 21pp. Call David 0409 900 113
boating QUINTREX Ally Fishabout MK II, 4.4 M. With 40 hp 2 stroke Johnson. All in good condition. Regularly serviced by the book. Many extras , including echo sounder. Phone peter - 0416 270 960 - only $4,600 ONO TOURNAMENT Boat, 6 Metre, 150 HP Suzuki 4 stroke, Lowrance Elite 5DSI Combo, Safety Gear, Registered to November 2013. $35000 ONO . KTA Phone 0429801091 or 0427 801 073 TRAILCRAFT 640 Sportscab, 200 Mercury Verado, VHF epirb & safety eq, $64000 mob. 0407 427 044 KTA VOGAGER boat 26ft. Fibreglass. New inboard motor 350 chev. New paint work. $30,000 or ONO. Andy 0422 265 234 WESTERBERG 6.5m, aluminium, 6mm plate hull, great cond. 140hp 2 Stroke Johnson O/B. Custom made ally shade. Sounder, plotter, all safety gear. Dual marine batteries. Trailer needs some work. (KTA) PH 0466 375 417. $19 000 camping && ~~CAMPING OUTDOORS outdoors KAYAK 2/3 person angler 3.0 sports/fishing. Comes with 3 padded seats and 2 paddles. Excellent condition. Must sell, leaving town. $600 call 0416 016 643. KOOKABURRA reclining outdoor Lounge, only 3 months old, asking $70.00. COLEMAN fishing chair with Esky in arm, only 3 months old, $60, leaving town. Please phone 0427 320 566 after 4.30pm. KTA.
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Houseboat for Sale
Cheap accommodation - 2 x bedrooms, 2 x bathrooms, WIR, kitchen area, deck entertainment area.Comes with a tender, on a mooring in Dampier. Call Mack on 0408 261 537 $190,000 ONO for rent
Ford F250- 2006. One owner. Gas/ Petrol, Auto, Extension Mirrors. Registered till October 2013. Approx 126,000kms. 2006 Cougar 5th wheeler 30 foot. Approx 40,000kms. Registered till October 2013. To arrange delivery or for more info Call Sharolyn on 0401 322 368. Selling Both for $130,000 ONO.
New construction, to be completed late May 2013.
2008 Custom Built Plant Trailer, 1989 Quad Axle Low Loader, 2011 Action Tri w/tanker, 2 x 2011 RWT/HP Tri Side Tippers
Wheel Loaders
2006 Yanmar V4-5D, 2007 Komatsu WA380-6, 1998 Komatsu WA380-3, 1985 Komatsu WA450-1
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A beautiful van, it’s an offroader, will go anywhere, only been on 2 longish trips, 1 trip north & 1 trip south around Esperance & surrounding areas, done a lot to it such as, fitted 2 x 80watt solar panels, added 2 more 60 litre water tanks, inside all led lights, to save power, 2 new 6volt batteries, digital tv etc, it has 2 x single beds, no bathroom, just a porta potty, it also has air-con. Selling it because don’t get the chance to use it as often as we would like. It also has a full annex, never used + floor. Price is $32,000 ONO. Phone 9419 4705 or 0427 909 252
300m2 3 roller doors Amenities Lay flat area To be negotiated
Ph 0468 490 922
caravans BUS/MOTORHOME for sale 31ft great set up and accommodation, needs some mechanical fiddling done but great bargain, its insured for $40,000 I’m only asking $20,000 ono ph: 0439 381 570 message for pics CAMPER bus, Hino Rainbow turbo diesel and Suzuki Sierra 4x4 on a hitch and go. Ready for the big lap or just to live in. Many extras and fully enclosed annex. Can be seen at Karrenyup Waters Caravan park or on gumtree. Be quick $35,000 the lot. Call Merv 0419 772 331 CARAVAN (16.5ft) Pop top, Reg Jan 2014, Gd mattress & topper, oven, fridge, M/W, Gas bottle, Gd full annex, Newly gassed A/C, few bits & pieces. $6500 ono. Pt Hed Jason 0412 945 751 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. CARAVAN renovated with new split system and wiring. New ceiling with insulation, selling due to child moving out great extra room. Located in dampier. $2000 Ono ph Daniel on 0406 124 806 COROMAL 2007 caravan 23ft double bed with bunks family van ,microwave, oven, 26inch TV. $35,000. Phone Debbie 0427 996 661 view to see in karratha COROMAL Caravan 1994, double bed, new mattress, window & roof air cons (no shower or toilet ) $10,000 ONO located in Karratha ph: 0418 905 212. EVERNEW 20FT Deluxe 20ft, QS bed, Full size fridge, RC A/C, Cutlery, Microwave, TV, torsion bar towing kit, 2 new spares, carbon water filter & hoses for exterior water connection, very well maintained, tows well..$15,000 ONO - Call Mark on 0409 988 920 to view - HEDLAND AREA JAYCO HERTIAGE 24FT, 2004 - Ensuite, Retractable Awning, Annex, Dbl Bed, Dometic AC & Split System, 32” LCD TV, Fridge/ Freezer & Bar Size Freezer, Microwave, Gas oven, grill and hot plates. Solar Panels 6 months Reg, Excellent spacious van. Ready to live in or travel. $34,000 neg. Ph 0439 347 629 JAYCO Sterling 2006, Family Caravan 29ft. Full ensuite, double bed, rooftop A/C and new TECO split system A/C, new microwave, 2 bunk beds, 4 burner stove), full annexe, 150L 3 way domestic fridge, full oven, heaps of space. Loads of extras. Price: $50,000 Neg. John 0458 147 331 MITSUBISHI Canter, 4 cylinder, 209K kms, manual, petrol. 5 speed, CD stacker, CB radio, sleeps 5, fridge, stove, toilet & shower. Annexe, tbar, TV/DVD & dish. RV air, very spacious. Ready to travel, ex con throughout. $23,500 ONO. Ph 9181 5485 or 0404 832 218
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caravans MOTORHOME/38FT Bedford Coach.REDUCED $52,000 ONO. Fully fitted, home on wheels. Sleeps 5, Full kitchen and bathroom. Lots of storage. Rego June 13. Happy to email out photos on request. Located in South Hedland. Mark & Claudia 0420 297 633 PARAMOUNT delta. 19Ft6 p/top 04 ex/cond a/c 110ltr fridge/freezer. Full size oven @c/top micro / v oven digital TV, CD player new batt and inverter Q/bed heaps c/boards. Phone 08 9359 3873 mob 0403 509 884 Tom. $26K ex Perth $27k delivered to Kta . ROMA ELEGANCE 2003 28 FOOT,$40000 ONO Perfect for holiday or live in van Brand New Awning, pluming redone, full shower, normal toilet , 5.5kg washing machine, double bed, full length fridge, oven, mic, 2 TVs. Comes with lots of extras please call Amanda 0419 738 777 Dongara WA SPACELAND 33’ , tri axle mobile home with full solid annexe, 15deg pitch gabled colorbond roof, 2 air conds 1 roof mounted 1 Daikin split, gas oven, electric HWS, shower, toilet, built in robes. Excellent cond. Clackline 0412 850 643. $40000 ono. VISCOUNT, 16 ft, In great condition for an old girl, $4500 neg, Rego to August, Queen Bed, Near new split A/C , good annex, microwave and tele, heaps of storage, cyclone tiedown kit. Great for single person or very close couple . Van is in Roebourne. Phone Kathy 0417 921 446 WESTON Caravan 1987, $7000 ono. Ph 0487 686 068 WINDSOR Royal 24’ 2006 ex cond, full ensuite, large L shaped lounge, ew queen bed, reverse a/c, DVD/cd/ radio, 22” led tv, awning, full annex, floor, 3 way fridge, Aussie bars, caravan cover, 3 new 2 near new tyres, 2X 90l water tanks, and much more, $43,000 ono, can deliver, 08 9537 8888 Yunderup
caravans WINDSOR Royale 23ft 6in Purchased new in 2009. Ex cond. Tandem axel alloy wheels awning and shade cloth walls. 2 9kg gas bottles. Reverse cycl air cond. 2 door 3 way fridge. Microwave. 4 burner gas stove. Large front dinette / lounge. Battery pack. Full ensuite. Merv 07 5433 0492 $50,000 will deliver.
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~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT wanted WANTED CARPENTER avail. Local tradesman, fully geared, licensed, insured. Property maintenance + construction. Ph Peter 0417 188 041 EXPERIENCE cleaning lady is looking houses for clean, available in Karratha, hardworking, honest & reliable, floors, walls, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, ironing, full house cleaning for inspections, $35 per hour make your appointment now at castromoralesaymara@ yahoo.es or call 0437 785 556 FORMER IT Professional for Dell seeks full time IT employment in the Pilbara region. Currently in Perth and able to move and be employed on a moment’s notice. Please call 0416 010 222 IRONING $30 per hour drop off in the morning pick up in the afternoon. NON smoker call Jane 0418 951 719 MYOB Book-keeping. Friendly, reliable & efficient. Send your paperwork to me (based in Perth). Phone: Leonie 0408 099 301 PLUMBERLocal experienced licensed plumber wanting work. Small job specific (License PL8473) Call Ian on 0419 565 485
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FOR RENT House 2 x 1 in Millars Well. Plenty of Parking. Pets ok. $800 pw
Ph 0400 743 948 DAMPIER 3x1 House Ocean views, retic gardens/ lawns, w/machine & Fridge $1250.00 p/wk includes power & water to view CALL 0428 545 803 or 0438 247 192 DAMPIER House 4 bedrooms, 1 Bathroom with pool. Available for Short, Medium or Long term lease. Inspection anytime. $1450.00 per week. Call Andrew on 0422 857 028 ROOM for rent. $350 per week plus power. Call Matt 0497 172 462 ~~FOR SALE
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BIKE - women’s small, Avanti, 26” wheels, alloy frame, 24 speed. Exc cond. $280.00. Tel: 0438 015 933 BOOKS - many titles. Over 50 titles to choose from. Fiction, non fiction, biographies . Only $5 to $10 each. Excellent condition. Call peter to view - 0416270960 - Karratha. BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 CAR video, audio and navigation system for d22 Nissan Navara. Can play DVD, CD Ipod connection, AUX jack, SD card reader, Maps of Australia on SD card, GPS navigation, Bluetooth, Hands free. Has all connecting cables for wiring so install is simple. $300 ono Tom 0404 098 922 CHEST of Draws - 5 draws, white. In good condition $100 firm. Ph 041 934 1758 KTA DELONGHI Magnifica automatic coffee machine, all good working order, comes with manual. $100. Phone Kellie 0400 621 672 (KTHA).
for sale DINING Suite, 8 Seater, Wooden Square table, 8 Rattan high back chairs. All good condition. $1000 ONO. Phone Kellie 0400 621 672 (Ktha). DINING table – Solid timber, unique design $500. Contact – 0438 015 933 DVD’S!!! I have over 170 movies, tv shows and stand up comedy for sale. $450 that’s less than $3 a movie. Can email full list of titles. 0404 098 922. Roebourne EPEE swords, jackets, helmets x2 $210. KTA 0429 108 686 EXERCISE Bike – Orbit excellent condition $150. Contact – 0438 015 933 EXERCISE Bike, York C730 Platinum Series, pulse & heart rate monitors, various adjustable programs, hardly used, excellent condition $250 Ph: 0418 919 218 Karratha GARDEN bundle - rake, hoe, citronella oil, $5.00. Healthy Plants all sizes - various prices - cheap. Never used Foldaway garden table/bench - fits in the boot or caravan $30.00. Tel. 9144 1648 Karratha GOLF clubs and bag, 4/5/6/7/8/9/1D/P. $180. KTA 0429 108 686 HAIER 475 litre refrigerator only 3 months old, leaving town cost $800, reduced to $700 ONO please phone 0427 320 566 after 4.30pm KTA. HOUSEHOLD - Fridge/ freezer pigeon pair 330lt $300, dining table/chairs $600, treadmill $850, engraved timber wardrobe $495, 2xDVD players for car $150, clothes dryer $80, hall stand $120. Kta 0429 108 686 KING Size Bed: white, wooden frame. Mattress: Sealy Posturepeadic. $400 ONO. Phone Kellie 0400 621 672 (KTHA). LARGE bird cage with 2 budgies. $130.00 (karratha) ph 9185 2472
Government of Western Australia
Department of Housing
Service Workers Accommodation – Onslow Request for information A request for information from local businesses nominating employees for future service worker accommodation in Onslow is now open. The request for information is an opportunity for us to find out more about the service worker housing needs in your town. To submit a form you must be an eligible business (refer to the eligibility guidelines) that services the Onslow community. Forms are available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/onslowserviceworkers or you can pick up a hard copy from the Shire of Ashburton office at the Onslow Multi Purpose Centre (Cnr of Hooley and McGrath).
Responses provided on the form will be used to gather more data on the types of service worker accommodation needs in Onslow.
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LG MINI STEREO SYSTEM only 3 months old, has ipod dock, cost $400, leaving town, reduced to $300 ONO please phone 0427 320 566 after 4.30pm KTA. NEW 4 place setting picnic hamper (plates cutlery s&P glasses serviettes) $20.00, New BBQ (3 piece) tool set $5.00, Dog nail clippers $5.00. Contact 9144 1648 Karratha
for sale PILATES power gym and DVD as seen on TV. Near new, excellent condition. Paid $450, sell $200. Must sell, leaving town 0416 016 643. PROFESSIONAL Music System for sale, please call 0434 282 558 RIMS & Tyres x 4 low profile - 305/50R20. 2 tyres are brand new. $1600 ono. Ph: 0439 913 542
for sale SIMPSON 7.5Kg Top loader washing machine 2 months old $540 Dpr ph 9183 1124 TABLE - solid timber, 210cm x 70cm. $400.00. Tel: 0438 015 933 TALL boy - solid timber 5 draws, H123cm W88cm $200.00. Tel: 0438 015 933 THIRD row seats for 120 series Prado, excellent condition $250 -KTA PH JOSH 0428 191 965
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Public Notice Water supply improvement: Shire of Ashburton – Onslow Notice of Proposal to construct a 5000 cubic metre ground level tank, pumping station, inlet and outlet supply mains and reticulation cross connections
• Responses submitted are confidential • Only one form per business needs to be submitted For more information contact Tiffany Allen, Pilbara Development Commission on 6552 4666 or email tiffany.allen@pdc.wa.gov.au adcorp F84818
To upgrade the water supply at Onslow, the Water Corporation proposes to construct the following works: A ground level water storage tank of about 5000 cubic metres capacity, 27 metres in diameter and 11 metres high at the proposed Onslow Tank site no. 4 A booster pump station at the proposed Onslow Tank site no. 4 An overflow sump with a capacity of about 540 cubic metres 200mm nominal diameter inlet and outlet pipelines, each about 183 metres from Onslow Road to the proposed Onslow Tank site no. 4, including all fittings and connections 375mm nominal diameter outlet pipeline, about 1600 metres from the proposed Onslow Tank site no. 4 to a tie-in at Watson Drive, including all fittings and connections 100mm nominal diameter cross-connection at First Street and Third Avenue 150mm nominal diameter cross-connection at Onslow Road and Beadon Creek Road 200mm nominal diameter cross connection at Simpson Street and Clarke Place These works will provide a boosted reticulation system from the new Onslow Tank site no.4, and enable the existing tank sites no.1, no. 2 and no.3 to be removed from service. It will also improve water pressure in the town. The proposed location of the works is within the existing Water Corporation site (Lot 185), road reserves of Onslow Road, Macedon Road, First Street, Third Avenue, Beadon Creek Road, Simpson Street and Clarke Place, and new easements to be sought through Lots 105 and 303. The proposed pipeline routes were selected after consultation with the Shire of Ashburton and LandCorp and take into account alignment of a proposed road into Onslow. Should this alignment change, any impact on the proposed pipeline route will be considered and alterations made if required. A further Notice of Proposal amendment will be issued if the change in alignment is significant. Subject to obtaining all the necessary approvals, the proposed works are scheduled to commence in early 2014 and will continue for about 6 months. Construction of the proposed pipelines will generally be by open-cut excavation, which will be backfilled and restored. A copy of this Notice of Proposal (referred to as KX31-0-1) is available for viewing during office hours at the Water Corporation’s North West Regional Office, 16 DeGrey Place, Karratha. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Project Manager, Mr Jeff Lukies, on (08) 9420 2220. Objections to the proposed works should be lodged in writing to the Project Manager, Mr Jeff Lukies, Water Corporation PO Box 100, Leederville WA 6902 or via email to jeff.lukies@watercorporation.com.au before close of business on Friday, 31 May 2013. adcorp F84531
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LARGE pine bookcase, $200; Wine rack with storage for spirits and glasses, and 2 small drawers, $350; Wood and wicker chest of drawers, $350. All in good condition. Phone 9185 1547, Ktha. LARGE TV unit, Baltic pine colour, solid wood, doors that can close to hide the TV when not in use. Matching bookshelf and coffee table. All in very good condition. $1500 the lot ONO. Phone Kellie 0400 621 672 (ktha).
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TENDER Commercial Gardening Contract Centro Karratha Shopping Centre 20 Hours per week
Tenders are sought for those with an ABN/ACN that can demonstrate they have or can obtain the following to tender on the ‘Gardening Service and Maintenance’ 12 month Contract. PLI - Min 20 Million, Evidence of Workers Compensation Set JSA’s or SWMS, Need to register with our CM3 Contractor System For a Tender pack please Contact: Operations Manager Mark Blewett On 08 9185 4288 or email centrokarratha@centro.com.au Tenders Close 17 May 2013 No late tenders will be accepted
TRAMPOLINE with attachable tent 3.6M - $300 KTA 0429 108 686 TREADMILL – 8 programs, top speed 16km/ hr, sensor, easy fold up & drop down. $700.00. Contact – 0438 015 933 T R E A D M I L L Healthstream GE 3600T (heavy duty) heaps of programs, 135kg weight capacity. 2 x LED windows displaying time, speed, distance, calories, Heart rate, pace, inline and cooldown, massive 148cm long x 50cm wide running belt. Hardly ever used and kept in spare room. $950 ono phone 9185 4214
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for sale WALL Unit, genuine solid pine with leadlight glass doors, adjustable internal solid pine shelves, 1950 long x 1.3 high x 1250 deep, on casters, very good condition. $250 Karratha. Ph: 0418 919 218 WASHING machine/dryer combo, front loader. 7.5kg purchased 6 weeks ago. Paid $1099, sell for $700. Call 0416 016 643. Must sell, leaving town. WOODEN coffee table and matching Wine Rack. $150 ONO. Phone Kellie 0400 621 672 (Ktha). ~~FOUND
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free OUTDOOR SETTING glass table with 4 chairs and padded seat covers. BBQ - HOODED 4 burner, good condition. Free to good home. Call 0416 016 643
NGARLUMA VISION: “Keeping our culture strong as we work together to empower Ngarluma people towards a sustainable future”
15 April 2013 Dear Member of Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation, The Special General Meeting of Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation has been CANCELLED for Saturday 27th April. The rescheduled date is Saturday 25th May 2013.
garage sale MOVING out, beds furniture tools, ladders, caravan every thing must go! 104 Murchison Crescent, Dampier. Saturday the 11th of May. Call Daniel for details 0406 124 806.
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garage sale SATURDAY 18 May 7am-12pm. Potted plants, outdoor setting, garden bench, lawnmower, small bookcase & cupboards, computer table, chest drawers, dining table & chairs, timber wall unit, gas bottles, fans, lots more. 4 Frinderstein Way Pegs Creek 0418 919 218 KTA
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Good Health and Wellness, Lose Weight with Good Nutrition Gain Energy. Be a Happier You, Contact: Janet 0418907639 Your Health and Wellness Coach greenarcers1@westnet.com.au
motorcycles ~~MOTORCYCLES CF Moto 500. 4mth warranty. Excellent condition. Comes with winch & diff lock. 500 km. $5,000 ONO. Karratha. Call 0439 814 117.
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SATURDAY 25th May 2013 from 9.00am
Note: Please note that this is a paid meeting and NAC members (18 years and over) will be paid $200 for the day. If you arrive after 11am, you will only be paid for half a day. Travel costs will be reimbursed at 90c per kilometre to a maximum of $400 per round trip. Please bring any travel receipts to the meeting with you, i.e.: bus or plane ticket etc. Please bring your vehicle registration number with you to the meeting if you travel to the meeting by vehicle. No accommodation costs will be covered. If you cannot make this meeting, you can appoint a proxy. Please see the enclosed information on appointing a proxy and a proxy form if required.
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If you have any enquiries please contact the NAC office on (08) 9182 1351, alternatively you can email administration@ngarluma.com.au or reception@ngarluma.com.au. Please contact the NAC office a few days before the meeting to make sure the meeting has not been postponed, especially if you are travelling from a distance.
LATE 2010 model Honda TRX 700xx four stroke. Only been ridden a hand full of times, great fun and lots of power. All round independent suspension makes for a comfy ride, great on any terrain. Pro armour nurf bars. Slip on exhaust. Contact Craig 0418 173 687 LATEST model Honda ”Today” 50cc scooter. Purchased 6 months ago, ridden 5 times only has about 60ks on it, dark blue. With 6 months reg. Cost $2300. Asking $1800 Ono call Daniel on 0406 124 806 located in Dampier. SUZUKI 86 GSXR 750, extractors. Set up as cafe racer, new mirrors and indicators etc, but still have all fairings. Needs tyres and a few things. Not regd but goes very well. $600 Ono. Phone Daniel on 0406 124 806. SUZUKI RF 900 R 07/ 95, excellent condition. Head reco 10K ago, c/w bike stand,gear sack, helmet, tank protector, good Pirellis, good tourer. 4 months reg. Leaving town, must sell. $4000 Ono ph 0487 248 547 YAMAHA ‘99 Roadstar 1600. Low Km’s Imaculate Condition. Ph: 0439 913 542 YAMAHA Virago 250cc, 2005,new front tyre 6 months rego, very handy saddle bags, excellent condition great m/ bike for learning. Located in Roebourne $4350.00 ono. Ring: 0413 477 818 or 9182 1416 ~~PETS
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NOTICE: SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING (SGM) OF NGARLUMA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION The Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation would like to invite you to their Special General Meeting at Roebourne 50 Cent Hall with regard to the following Agenda: 1. Previous Minutes from SGM on 5th May 2012 – (enclosed) 2. Update from Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation Pty Ltd (NAC) 3. Update from Anketell 4. Update from Heritage 5. Update from Ngarluma Tharndu Karrungu Maya Ltd (Trust) a) Appointment of Trust Directors b) Review of Members Service Unit c) June Direct Benefits Payments d) Investment & Future Fund Update e) Major project initiatives 6. Update from Ngarluma Ngurra Pty Ltd (NNL) a) Appointment of Ngarluma Ngurra Ltd Directors 7. Update from Ngarluma Aboriginal Sustainable Housing Pty Ltd (NASH) 8. Update from Mt Welcome Pastoral Co. Pty Ltd 9. Community Questions.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MAJOR LAND TRANSACTION Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Roebourne proposes to acquire and develop the following Crown Land parcels within the town site of Karratha for future residential development under the provisions of the State Government's 'Lazy Lands' Residential Infill Program. Lot 602, Part Reserve 38153 Pelusey Way, Nickol (Vacant land located between Pelusey Way and Balmoral Road) Lot 611, Part Reserve 38153 Mayo Court, Nickol (Vacant land located between Mayo Court and Boyd Close and Balmoral Road) Lot 612, Part Reserve 38153 Boyd Close, Nickol (Vacant land located between Boyd Close and Goddard Place and Balmoral Road) Lot 683, Part Reserve 32335 Gregory Way, Bulgarra (Rex Webb Park bordered by Gregory Way, Searipple Road and Millstream Road) Lot 651, Part Reserve 32335 Hancock Way, Bulgarra (Vacant land located between Hancock Way and Mystery Road) A copy of the Shire's Business Plan prepared under Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995 is available for inspection at the Shire of Roebourne's Welcome Road office during normal office hours up to an including 10 June 2013. An electronic copy of the Business Plan can be downloaded from the link below: www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/report359 Submissions and comments on the Business Plan are welcome and should be made in writing and lodged with the undersigned on or before close of business on 10 June 2013. Please note 'Section 3.59 Business Plan' in the subject heading and email to sor@roebourne.wa.gov.au The submissions or comments will be presented to Council at a future Ordinary Meeting for consideration and will inform Council's decision-making on the matter. Chris Adams CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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RAGDOLL cross kittens: $200 neg. - Born 8 Jan, fully vet checked and vaccinated, one male, one female. Both kittens are now fully weaned & toilet trained in my home environment; very affectionate & socialised with young children & my gentle dogs. Call me to view: 0498 086 862. WANTED. Pensioner would like to take your loved but unwanted dog. House and car trained pref. Small to med sized. Will be well treated in a good home. No $$$. Will look at all. Phone 0439 961 534 Karratha. Karratha
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public notice Please be advised that on the 24th of May 2013 between 12:30pm - 4:30pm Kelyn Training Services will be conducting traffic management assessments on Tonkin Street in Port Hedland. MY name is Theresa Ruakere, I’m looking for Mr. Kevin Allan Ruakere, I think, he still live around in Karratha or pilbara region, If anyone knows his whereabouts please, contact this number or text. Call after 5 pm. Thank you. Contavct no. 043 1469 412 PARTY equipment for rent. Full Colors Laser Light Show Projector System(full color beam show, Rgb cartoon animation laser, over 100 patterns) and fog machine. 0414 248 756 SAFE are in urgent need of cat carers .There are a number of cats, cattins and kittens all in need of foster care until they find a permanent home of their own. With school holidays coming up if you will be in town it’s a great activity for children to spend time caring for cats. Please have a look at our website www.safe.asn. au .There are so all beautiful cats and kittens needing love. If you can help out in any way please call us on 91854634 or email karratha@safe.asn. au, SAFE premises are at 1 Gunsberg Court Pegs Creek, SAFE is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm or after hours by appointment. ~~REAL ESTATE
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BUSSELTON beach side 4x2 920sqm 530k ph Kerry 0417 775 153 CHEAP Condominium for sale in Cebu, Philippines. Good for investment rental property. Contact 0490 012 279 or contact tony.chard@ yahoo.com. CHECK THIS OUT. WHITSUNDAYS QLD. Rural Tropical Lifestyle. Barra, Muddies, Prawns. www.whitsunday.net.au/ conwaysprings. Geoff 040 7477 647 CHITTERING semi-rural lifestyle. Macadamia farm on 10 acres picturesque valley views. 3x1 house. 0419 045 783 HOUSE 5 bed, 2 bath, double powered lu gar powered shed pool 1/2 acre views to Perth $719.000 Mt Nasura. Ph 0403 040 862 FIFO LIFESTYLE Whitsunday Airport or Hamilton Island www. w h i t s u n d a y. n e t . a u / conwaysprings. 2 separate properties. Sharon 04230 391 902 NORTHERN HOUSE. 3 bed, double brick. Excellent tiles/ carpets. Easy backyard, fenced with new colour bond. 2nd drive to large liveable shed at back of block. Sep toilet/ shower. Plenty of parking for boat. Exc tenant at $350 pw. FIFO live-in at back option. $318,000 ONO. Phone: 9581 5485 or 0404 832 218. PORT Denison-4x2 x 1x2 brick & tiled house, side access to 9 x 6 shed, garden shed, main bedroom with en-suite, 755 square block. $445,000 or ono. To arrange viewing phone 08 9927 2263 or Hardcourt on (08) 9927 1322
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MAZDA B2600, 1998 Manual, 2dr tray top, well maintain, recently serviced, new tyres, Sony CD Player, Xenon HID Headlights, Good A/C, Tow Ball, Rego till 02/09/2013 - $3500 Ono. Ph 0466 994 909 MITSUBISHI Triton 99 MK 4WD 3L petrol. Unlic. Green, rear end damage to tray. New tyres and exhaust headers. Drives fine. Fix or wreck. $2000, Nickol, Ph: 0417 987 881 SUBARU Liberty 2.5i, 2007, White, Manual, Very low KM’s 36k, Excellent condition, 17’’ alloys, tow bar, one owner, 5 star ancap rating, central locking, climate control, $22 500. 0459 805 786 SUZUKI Grand Vitara Prestige 2008. 4WD Auto. 43000kms. Alloy wheels, tinted windows, sunroof, leather interior, bull bar and roof rack. Great Condition. Full service history. $24 500. PH 0408 481 808 (Dampier) SUZUKI jimmy 2004 109,000km white petrol manual 4x4 wd good condition new Kenwood CD player plus in iPod, USB, other new tyres window tint A/C electric window rego due until June make an offer pls call 0435 167 149 $10,000 Ono TOYOTA 2007 Prado, Diesel, Man, 8 seater, 140,000km, 5 months rego. HED. $32 000 ONO; Dave 0417 906 672 TOYOTA Camry Altise 2008 (ACV40R), ODO: 52000 Km, Registration till June 2013, Automatic, Petrol, Cruise Control, Regularly serviced including 52000 Kms, New front tyres, Car manual, log book & spare keys available. Any queries, please call or text 0400 805 801. Price: $17490 (ONO) TOYOTA Camry Altise Limited Edition, 2005, auto, 74,000 kms, 2 owners with full service history, 6 months’ rego, A/C, alloy wheels, air bags, ABS brakes, cruise control, CD player, no rust, very reliable. $10,990.00 ONO Karratha, ph 0408 187 655 TOYOTA Corolla 2001, automatic. $3500 phone 0487 686 068
FREE CLASSIFIEDS TOYOTA Cruider 80 series diesel man A/C, P/S, CD, CB, 6 months rego tyres 10% worn 320kms, $8700 ono. Ph 0418 243 773 TOYOTA Hilux - 2004. 3 Litre Turbo. Low Kms. Long range tank. Good tyres. Tinted windows. A/C P/S. Extremely reliable. Only selling as upgraded. 2nd owners from new. $18,000 ONO. Karratha 0439 944 365. TOYOTA Hilux.98. Low km’s, 3L diesel, dual cab, steel tray, ice cold A/C. Bull bar and sidesteps. Spotties. Very good condition. View in Karratha. 0891845131 or 0400 762 497. Reasonable offers above $8500. No time wasters. TOYOTA Landcuiser VX, 2008, Leather, Sunroof, DVD/TV Tuner w/3 Headsets, True dual battery system, Bonnet Protector, Headlight Protectors, Weather shields, HD Towing, Trailer Brake controller, Rubber floor mats throughout. Toyota tyre pressure monitoring system KTA Paul 0409 297 763
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Support Worker Port Hedland Location, WA (Job Number LS99) Lifestyle Solutions is a not-for-profit National Disability and Out of Home Care Service organisation, which commenced operations in Newcastle in 2002 with a vision to support people with disability by walking alongside them, embracing their dreams and sharing their vision. We are seeking three (3) energetic, resourceful, caring, flexible and committed people to provide support to people within our Disability Services Port Hedland. These positions are Permanent Part Time and the working hours will be varied. An immediate start is available to the successful applicants. Duties will vary depending on the person’s needs and skill level. Our support options are ‘person centred’ which puts the person with a disability at the centre of the decision making and planning process. The range of supports provided include but are not limited to; community participation & independence skill building, implementation of behaviour intervention and support programs, assistance with budgeting, assistance with domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning and where required personal care. A current Driver’s Licence, working with children check (if working with children), and First Aid Certificate are essential. For further information relating to this position, please contact Judith Maguire on 0439 911 067. To apply go to http://www.lifestylesolutions.applynow.net.au/jobs/LS99
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Mawarnkarra Health Service Mawarnkarra Health Service is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing holistic health care to the Aboriginal communities of West Pilbara region.
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• PRINTING • SIGN MAKING BINDING • GRAPHIC DESIGN We’re seeking an extra set of hands to assist us in all aspects of digital printing, binding and sign making. Applicants with previous experience should apply, however experience is not essential. Email jobs@coralcoastprint.com.au or meet the team at 2 / 18 Hedland Place, Karratha WA 6714
TOBACCO ACTION WORKER We are seeking a Tobacco Action Worker to work as part of the Health Promotions team in ensuring the vision of the ‘Regional Tackling Smoking and Regional Healthy Lifestyles’ program, which was developed to engage the people of the West Pilbara region. The successful applicant will provide culturally appropriate holistic health education awareness to tackle smoking. The skills required include the ability to work in a team environment, 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.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL & WELL BEING (SEWB) YOUTH WORKER We are seeking a Social Emotional & Well Being (SEWB) Officer to enhance the holistic primary health care services provided to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region by providing support to vulnerable young people in the age range of 12 to 17 years inclusive and their families. The successful applicant will have qualifications in Youth work or working towards same, have a passion to make a difference in the community and a driver’s licence. The skills required include the ability to problem solve effectively on a day to day basis and in a crisis situation, at the level of a Youth Worker, good communication and interpersonal skills.
The remuneration package 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 15th May 2013.
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ARB Long range diesel fuel tank, suit Hilux 06-13. Call 0439 527 324 BOBCAT skid steer loader as new s205 /s185/t190 2012 enclosed cabin A/C heat power bobtach, 2 speed 55 hours high flow warranty. Will ship to any location $40000 + GST. Call Neil 0410 497 464 FORD Falcon 2004, XR6, BA MkII 4.0L Auto 143 000kms metallic green $9800 ono Ph 0427 471 163 FORD XR6 Automatic 2011 sedan, registered January 2012 Limited Edition. Burnt Orange colour. Leather seats, reverse camera. Just done 21.000 kms 17 inch rims $34000 call Jane 0418 951 719 in Karratha. GQ Patrol 93, 170000 ks roof rack worth $1200 snorkel, alloy side steps and bull bar, dual battery’s spares. Runs but not reg. $600. Phone Daniel 0406 124 806. HOLDEN Astra 2005 hatchback silver $8000 neg. HED but can drive to KTA or surrounds if needs be. 74000 km, rego exp 30th May ‘13. Drives well and in good condition. Text or Phone Jo: 0477 027 068 HONDA CIVIC VTI 2006 8th GEN SEDAN – 5SP MANUAL for sale in Hedland. $12000 (O.N.O) 6 months Rego, 120,000 KMS, Excellent Condition, First owner, Full Service History, Fitted Indash entertainment unit which includes GPS Navigation, Can be delivered to any part of Pilbara. Ph: 0406 670 235 JEEP JK Unlimited Sports 2010. 40,000 km, Red. Excellent condition Hardtop with soft top also available. Built in entertainment system including DVD, Navigation, And reverse camera. Custom jeep rubber floor mats. This model Designed with subwoofer in back. PH: 0437 771 263. Karratha KENWORTH SAR Prime Mover 350 Cummins 18 spd Road Ranger Good tyres Lic As is$10000 Also tri axle semi trlr 12.5m long I beam steel floor bpw axles wind down legs solid built 4 tyre racks unlic $8000 Marble Bar 9176 1051 LANDCRUISER 80 Series project for sale. In Karratha, need work on the gearbox, but contact me for more details or use it for parts 0499 202 147 LANDROVER Discovery TD5 4WD Yr 2000 Diesel Automatic, 5cyl, A/C, window tint, 95 litre tank. Registered til 30/9/13 $9,000 ONO KTA Ph 0407 042 729 MAZDA Bravo 1996 , 4x4 c\ sha 5 sp manual good cond $5,200 contact 9183 1124 mob 0414 397 132
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Crane Operators We are looking for CN operators with slewing hours or C1 operators with open crane hours as well as C0 operators. You also require your HR and LF licence. For more information or to apply please call Courtney Zohs on (08) 9186 7100 or email your resume to czohs@skilled.com.au
TANKER DRIVER DG Licence MSIC Card HC or MC licence Must have a “can do attitude” Immediate start for the right person Salary Negotiable Email expressions of interest to People@supagas.com.au
An experience in sales is a strong advantage, but not a necessity. Training shall be provided. The successful applicant shall have drivers licence and be able to pass national police clearance. High emphasis on customer service and attention to detail. An attractive salary is offered. Please contact Wridgways Karratha office on 9183 8200 to arrange an interview.
We recruit for clients in the Pilbara for Shutdown Work; Fitters, Boilermakers, T/A’s and Labourers.
Refrigeration Mechanic, Electrician, Boilermaker Welders and a Mechanical Fitter To be successful for these positions you must be trade qualified, provide a resume with 2 references and pass a drug and alcohol screen. Local industry inductions advantageous. Expressions of interest sought for local electricians, carpenters and plumbers. Please call 9185 2188 or email resume: karratha@savannah.net.au EC10274
Long & Short Term Positions DFP Recruitment Services is one of Australia’s leading recruitment services. Established in 1981, DFP has developed a reputation for delivering specialist services in temporary, permanent and volume staffing services combined with ethics, integrity and professionalism. we are currently taking expressions of interest for the following positions: • Part-time administrators • Comms engineers • Photocopier technicians • Software engineers • Rio Tinto inducted labourers,TA’s and LF operators • Painter/Blaster Please note you must hold a current driver’s licence and be prepared to undergo a drug & alcohol screen. To register please email your resume to Karratha@dfp.com.au or call our Karratha branch on 08 9185 9700
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Must hold current WA security licence and be of a smart appearance with excellent communication skills. Further details available upon request. Please send resume and letter of application to enquiries@crystalsecuritygroup.com.au
HI-VIS PERSONNEL ARE SEEKING GREAT PERSONNEL FOR FUTURE WORK.
SALES / ADMINISTRATION An opportunity is now available in our Karratha office for this full time local position.
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Mammoet is the worldwide leader in heavy lifting and transport projects. We are active in petrochemical; civil; offshore and energy projects. Worldwide we have over 3600 employees. Mammoet has a culture which is informal, open and professional, geared to new technological developments, customer service and satisfaction among the employees. Mammoet Australia Pty Ltd, is currently seeking an enthusiastic; dedicated; pro-active Transport Administrator for our Port Hedland Depot to fill a position that has recently become available. Duties and Responsibilities: • Applying for Permits • Assistance with MRWA compliance • Maintaining registers, key’s, radio’s, auxillary equipment • Collating cart notes and prepare Invoicing • Other duties as required Experience: • 3 years transport administration experience preferred • SAP experience preferred Mammoet is an equal opportunity employer Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply. Please apply via Seek or email applications to hr.australia@mammoet.com. All short listed applicants will be contacted
Please send all resume’s to HR.Australia@mammoet.com Or deliver to 14 Leehey street Wedgefield.
RELIEF STAFF Sodexo Remote Sites are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals local to Karratha, Roebourne and surrounding areas to join our relief team at Gap Ridge Village. THE ROLE Relief staff are required to work in one or any of the following various positions: • Chef (minimum • Gardener requirement Cert • Utility Cleaner III in Commercial • Security Cookery) • Kitchen Hand • Dining Room Attendant • Domestic Cleaner • Bar Attendant • Industrial Cleaner (RSA required) • Detailer - Stripping • General maintenance and sealing WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The ideal applicants will possess: • Minimum of a Manual Drivers Licence – C Class • Current Police Certificate (Less than 6 mths old) • Ability to undergo a Medical, Physical and D&A assessment • RSA and Approved Bar managers certificate – desirable • Prior mine site experience – desirable but not ess. If you are interested in the above Job Opportunities, please apply with your resume to Dearbhla.reddan@sodexo.com
Karratha Contracting is seeking two locally based local Refrigeration and Air conditioning technicians to join our busy local company. Mostly breakdown maintenance on splits and Hvacs, good clean work. Permanent long term position for the right person. Excellent rates and conditions, housing allowance, 20 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave etc. Drop into the office on Orkney Road to see Todd or John. Or email resume to admin@kcpl.net.au
Light Vehicle Mechanic (Senior) We currently have a vacancy in our Karratha based Service Centre for an experienced and competent Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team. Key skills and attributes include: • A strong focus on customer service • Great communication and problem solving skills • The ability to work in a team environment • Full drivers license • Suitably experienced light vehicle technician capable of working on all makes and models You’ll enjoy great rewards when you join us: • A competitive remuneration package • A supportive manager and friendly team environment • Share accommodation available If you think you have what it takes to join our team, email us a copy of your resume admin@justservices.com.au THIS IS NOT A FLY IN FLY OUT POSITION Applications close 15-05-2013
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Life is a beach for polo players By Ben Leahy With the travel season kicking off, another attraction that might tempt locals beyond the Pilbara’s borders this month is the annual Pinctada Cable Beach Polo tournament being held this year from May 18 to 19. A team touring from India will be among the star attractions as they play an international match against Australia, while young Aboriginal stockmen will also saddle up to take part in the curtain raising games. Not just a unique site with polo players galloping over the sands of one of the North West’s most picturesque beaches, the polo tournament is also a lively tourist attraction drawing visitors from around Australia. With surfers, children and families watching from the sands, Marilynne Paspaley from sponsor Pinctada Hotels & Resorts said
spectators have the option of watching the action free from the beach or purchasing tickets to the VIP Marquees. “Each day of the tournament has a different theme – Saturday is the more casual ‘Australian beach day’ and this theme will be embraced when the marquee is transformed to the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge,” Marilynne said. “To reflect the glamour and excitement of the international clash on the Sunday, the marquee will be more akin to Melbourne’s Spring racing carnival Birdcage with a ‘barefoot elegance’ dress code.” The marquees will be stocked with yummy booze and fine food, while the tournament will also feature an opening and closing reception and dinner under the stars. More information can be found at www. cablebeachpolo.com.
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• Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013. Photo by Yane Sotiroski.
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By Ben Leahy Last year’s premiers the Port Hedland Rovers are on top of the ladder after two rounds of the of the North Pilbara Football League season having pipped the Dampier Sharks by 13 points at Windy Ridge Oval on Saturday night. The Karratha Falcons remain the only other unbeaten team after an even more nail biting two point win over the South Hedland Swans. In a more unusual clash, the Karratha Kats and Wickham Wolves were forced to abandon their game after lightning lit up the Pilbara sky.
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The waters are cooling and thankfully there have been no more irukandji reports and there are not expected to be any more with these cooler temperatures.
He turns one this week (already!) and prior to his birthday we took him out for his first day marlin fishing and camping on the boat. He got to see some amazing sights and reminded me how lucky we are here in the North West. The weather was sensational and the water clarity an amazingly deep blue/purple.
As we head in to winter, it’s always a pleasure to see some of the familiar seasonal faces returning to Exmouth.
We found a bait ball from top to bottom in 94m of water north of Long Island that had a massive manta ray gorging on it.
Many of the retirees who come here each year have already been hitting the shores in search of the whiting, spangled emperor, bluebone, squid and other tasty delights.
We tagged two black marlin that day and saw some great birds, seasnakes, tuna and even a whale that seemed lost at this time of year.
Incoming reports include whiting, flathead and bream around Learmonth Jetty, while one gentleman was not happy about there being no squid in an area reported the previous week.
We were very grateful for the day with the fresh clean air, the ocean plentiful, the birds active and seas calm. Spanish mackerel have not been responding well to lures this week, however spearfishermen have been getting into some thick schools and selectively taking one home for dinner. Ross Lawrence is one such angler and is pictured this week with a cracking Spanish mack.
• Competitors enjoying a beverage or two
It was extremely unusual to have so many reports of stings so far south.
• Jim on with a marlin
• Champion Bluewater Team
We all know, that ‘fishing is fishing’ and it can change at any time. There is also that element of ‘luck’ in fishing - sometimes it can be good, other times, bad. We know one thing for sure though - we are very lucky here in the North West with such variety and opportunity.
• Champion Bluewater Team with their catch
Billfish Shootout • The annual Billfish Shootout is a great family event
This annual community event promises to be another great tournament with anglers
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• John Prizmic with Sailfish at $8,000. Club
The Nickol Bay Sportfishing Club invites all fishers to enter this year’s Billfish Shootout tag and release game fishing competition, proudly presented by Bradken. The Billfish Shootout is an open competition and you do not have to be a member of any fishing club to take part. The event takes place this Foundation Day long weekend on June 1, 2 and 3. This fun-filled weekend promises to be another great event where competitors will compete for more than $20,000 worth of prizes and products. There are prizes for teams, adult males, females and juniors. There is also a lucky angler prize of a dinghy, trailer and motor package open to anyone that has tagged a billfish over the weekend valued
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To prepare for the competition, the club is also hosting a special Billfish Shootout tactic and rigging presentation at the Hampton Harbour Boat and Sailing Club on May 8 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Entry forms can be obtained from Adventure Sports, Savannah Engineers, Retravision, Rhamp, other sponsor outlets or online at the club’s website. To find out further details please log on to http://ansa.karratha.com. The Nickol Bay Sportfishing Club sincerely thanks all our great sponsors for their great support by investing in this community family event and looks forward to seeing you on the water in June.
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Youth freestyle skate comp By Tamara Binamat About 30 kids from around Karratha popped, grinded and ollied their way around the Youth Shed skate park in Karratha on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a Freestyle Now workshop and competition. A training day on Tuesday allowed the local youth to learn new tricks ahead of Wednesday’s skate competition for BMXers, skaters and scooters. Shaun Jarvis from Freestyle Now facilitated the event and said the school holiday event was a huge
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success. “We’ve got a good range of skaters from mediums to beginners to experienced skaters,” Shaun said. “Today has been mainly about interacting with the crew that’s here, giving away some prizes and having some mini competitions, while yesterday was more about one on one coaching sessions. “So far we’ve had a grip off, we’ve had a best trick competition and a foot down competition. “It’s not about first or second, it’s just about having fun.”
• Shaun Jarvis from Freestyle Now
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New water polo league to start up at Leisureplex By Ben Leahy There is a new social game looking to make a splash on Karratha’s sporting scene now that a group of locals are hoping to start a water polo competition. Anouska Angove from the newly formed Karratha Water Polo Association said the group hopes to kick off with a series of social games once the new Karratha Leisureplex swimming pool opens in late June or early July. Having played in Kalgoorlie and Hedland and represented the WA’s Country Water Polo team, Anouska said
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water polo is great for a hard workout followed by a relaxed yarn afterwards. “Water polo is fantastic for fitness, and if you can swim and throw a ball you can play water polo,” she a said. “It is just combining the two that some people find a little bit tricky.” The first matches will be friendly, social events featuring a mix of men and women, according to Anouska. “That way people can learn the rules of the game and then afterwards you can have a barbie and a few drinks, and it is great for the families to come down,” she said.
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“The best part of water polo for me is that it is a really social game.” Anouska said the Shire of Roebourne has also invited the Water Polo Association to play an exhibition match on the night the new Leisureplex sporting facilities open, expected to be in late June. With Anouska inviting friends she used to play with in Hedland to take part in the match, it makes a perfect opportunity for interested polo players to get an idea what they are in for. For more information visit the Karratha Water Polo Facebook page.
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At 8am on Sunday April 14, five men donning lime green mankinis hopped in their sea kayaks at Coral Bay and started paddling north along the Ningaloo coast. Their final destination was 180 kilometres away at the northern tip of Cape Range - Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. The Dampier Mankini Qajaq (Kayak) Club first hatched the plan for their inaugural sea kayak expedition late last year. “We wanted our Club’s first expedition to be scenic and adventurous, but also a little ambitious,” said Club President Paul “Richo” Richardson. “There are only a handful of people that have paddled sea kayaks this kind of distance along the Ningaloo coast. “I’d hazard a guess that we’re the first group to do the stretch between Coral Bay and Vlamingh Head Lighthouse using only paddle power (no sails) dressed in mankinis. “For us, the expedition had an extra special purpose. “Early in the trip planning, we had decided to raise funds for the Kids Cancer Support Group. “They’re based out of Ward 3B in the Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth. “To date, we suspect we’ve raised close to $10,000.00 through both corporate and personal donations. “The support we’ve received has been unprecedented.” During the expedition, the team were assisted by Perth ring-in and friend of the Club, Greg Jack. Greg drove his 4WD support vehicle and Coates Hire trailer along the coastal access track between Coral Bay and Cape Range, stopping each night at designated camp spots to meet up with the paddlers. Greg’s role was to provide emergency assistance, carry food, water and camping equipment, supply the team with fresh fish, undertake field mankini extractions and keep the beer supply chilled. On Day 1 of the expedition, the team kayaked 20km north of Coral Bay to 9 Mile camp on Cardabia Station - a ‘warm up’ paddle to make sure both their crafts and bodies would stand up to the full six-day challenge. In the five days to follow, the team travelled between 30 and 35 kilometres each day, or anywhere between five and seven hours in the cockpit. “We had some incredible wildlife encounters in the Marine Park,” Paul
said. “We must have seen hundreds of turtles over the six days. “On three occasions, we had bottlenose and Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins riding the waves alongside us. “Dugongs feeding in the shallow seagrass beds in the reef lagoon surfaced right next to our crafts for a quick breath and a look around. “At one point, we were also closely scrutinised by a two-metre tiger shark. “The trip wasn’t without its fair share of challenges and a few hairy incidents. “On the final day of our expedition, we had one particular hair raising moment. “The team needed to round a series of exposed points in order to reach the Lighthouse. “Unfortunately, the swell had picked up during the evening and we found large waves breaking quite close to shore. “While trying to round Jurabi Point, the yaks got caught in a set of large breaking waves. “One kayak was capsized and suffered rudder damage and the remaining crafts and their skippers were hit hard and shaken. “The team regrouped on shore, repairs were made and a safe passage was found around the points. “We’d like to send out a big thank you to our major two major sponsors Australia Marine Services and Mermaid Marine Australia. “We also received some fantastic sponsorship and in kind support from local businesses AllPests, BCH Hyder, Pindan, Seaforce, Lazer Linings, Coates Hire and Jotun (Marine Coatings). Ningaloo Station, the Department of Environment and Conservation (Exmouth), Bayview Caravan Park and Potshot Hotel also helped the team along the journey through accommodation fee waivers. Although the expedition has now come to a close, the DMQC is still searching for any last minute donations for the Kids Cancer Support Group. If you would like to find out how to make a donation, please contact the DMQC on dampiermankiniyaks@ yahoo.com.au or message us on our Facebook page. All monies raised will be applied directly to making a big difference to the lives of some little people at Ward 3B, Princess Margaret Hospital.