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Karratha photographer Geoff Ellis and his dad Bob have been waiting a long time for this moment.
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Bob, who was born in Roebourne and has lived in the town for more than 50 years, has long harboured the idea of recreating the old photo seen here to the left.
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“Not much is known about the exact age of the photo, but my dad reckons it is about 100-years-old,” Geoff said.
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So when the rain began bucketing down this week, the father and son duo, along with friend Chris Baker, set out to recreate the historic shot.
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“I reckon we did a pretty good job!” Geoff said.
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The new version of the photograph was taken from the hill in Sholl Street, Roebourne, just up from the library, looking towards the Hedland turnoff.
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Happy 1st Birthday
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Where did another year go! We love you to pieces! Lots of love Mum, Dad, Deltah & Neiva xxxx
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Community Information: Karratha Police would like to once again remind everyone of the 40km/h zone around the CBD. The speed limit changed for safety reasons, including the fact that there is a heavy flow of local traffic going back and forth to the shopping centre, there is a large amount of pedestrian traffic around town and the slower we drive the less chance we have of an accident occurring. The speed limit is 40km/h on Welcome
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Road due to emergency vehicles entering the road in emergency situations. The slower you drive the more chance you will have of stopping and giving way to an ambulance on a high-priority call. Karratha Traffic are out in force making sure all drivers are doing the speed limit so make sure you slow down or you may be issued an infringement. General Information: Karratha Police want to remind teachers and parents to look out for children being bullied. Whether it is at home or at school, there is always the chance that someone you know could be the victim of bullying. If you are worried about cyber bullying, there are lots of websites including www.cybersmart.gov. au that offer assistance. If your child is being bullied look up www.kidshelp.com.au. This website offers counselling and other assistance for kids of all ages. If you would like any more information on who to contact to assist you, please call Karratha Police Station on 9143 7200.
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Multiple flood rescues after rain By Tamara Binamat Local police and emergency workers were called out to multiple separate incidents on Tuesday June 25 to rescue people caught in floodways after heavy rainfall and storms. About 3am Tuesday Roebourne police responded to a triple zero emergency call from the North West Coastal Highway, 20km north of Roebourne. The 56-year-old woman was travelling to Derby when she was caught in a floodway and couldn’t open her doors due to the water level. Roebourne Police said the woman was rescued from her Toyota Aurion and conveyed to a police four wheel drive vehicle. The woman’s Toyota was pushed off the side of the road out of floodwater. At 3:30pm that same day police responded to an alert that a whole family was in trouble at the Harding River near Woodbrook Road in Roebourne. A man and woman, both 24-years-old had travelled from the Ngurrawaana Community near Whim Creek before they came across the floodwaters. The pair removed four children aged 1, 2, 6 and 10-years-old from the vehicle so they could check the water level, and attempted to cross the floodway. About 50m through, the car lost traction and floated out to deeper water. The pair escaped the car and became stranded, holding onto a tree. Police from Wickham and Roebourne attempted to walk out to the pair with rope and flotation devices but after
• The accident happened about 11 km north of Whim Creek.
Car ploughs down trench, injures three Roebourne Police are investigating a car accident in which three people travelling from Karratha to Port Hedland were injured.
• Police rescue a family of six from floodwaters in Roebourne about 100m the water level rose to about chest height and police weren’t able to continue. Two more police officers from Roebourne attended, bringing a personal boat. They used the boat to rescue the man and woman, and then rescued the four children who were on the other side of the floodwaters. The recue took about two hours. In Karratha, police, Department of Fire and Emergency Services crew and St John Ambulance officers were attending to a floodwater rescue at the North West Coastal Highway, just south of Madigan Road.
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About 4:40am Tuesday two men travelling in a van were trapped in floodwaters before police and members of the public towed the vehicle to safety. While responding to this incident police spotted more travellers in trouble. The floodway north of Shell truck Stop outside of Karratha rose to 1m, and police said a number of four wheel drive vehicles were floating in the area. No one was found to be in life threatening danger.
Witnesses said the driver appeared to overcorrect a situation, sliding off the road and into a 10-foot deep culvert. The vehicle “headbutted” the culvert before flipping over, landing on its wheels. The accident happened on Monday June 24 about 11km north of Whim Creek. A spokesperson at Roebourne Police station said the travellers got away with minor injuries.
For more weather news, including an explanation from the Bureau of Meteorology about this week’s freak rainstorm, see page 9.
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Strategic focus to shift to Indian Ocean By Ben Leahy A recently concluded Federal Senate report has called for a greater defence force presence in the North West to protect oil and gas and mining assets. Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, Alan Eggleston, said he would like to see facilities in the region upgraded to include a possible naval facility in Dampier and larger Pilbara Army Regiment. “The first thing we would like to see is a greater defence presence in the North West manning the Curtin airbase [north of Broome], which is a bare base, and more activity at the Exmouth Learmonth base,” Senator Eggleston said. “We would [also] like to see some sort of permanent naval facility along the Pilbara coast, maybe in Exmouth or Dampier, and we did think there was a case for having the regular army more involved in the [army’s] Pilbara Regiment in Karratha.” With the Pilbara’s resource wealth generating around six per cent of Australia’s gross domestic product, the committee’s report backs long running calls by industry and local government figures for a more visible security presence in the region. “We in this committee found the defence forces were very focused on North Queensland, that is where their bases are in Cairns and Townsville and yet there is no possible threats, we didn’t think, coming into the North East coast of Australia,” Senator Eggleston said. “I don’t think Vanuatu is going to attack Queensland. “Yet we have this incredible industry and unbelievable level of investment – billions and billions of dollars – and some of the people in the oil and gas industry with American owners have expressed concerns about the absence of any defence presence there.” The committee also recommended that Australia build
closer ties with countries located on the Indian Ocean rim, such as India, Indonesia and African nations. With Australia soon to take over as chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation, Senator Eggleston believes businesses in the North West are in a good position to capitalise on improved relations in the region. “Indonesia is supposed to be one of the world’s top eight economies within a decade and here we are [in the North West] sitting right next to them,” Senator Eggleston said.
Broader relations with Indonesia and India with its expanding middle class could lead to increased trade with Western Australia in tourism, agriculture and mining expertise. And with fishing stocks in the Indian Ocean coming under pressure from climate change, overfishing and an influx of fishers from outside the region, Australia could play a role in helping smaller countries to grow their fish stocks sustainably. This could lead to a larger deep sea fishing fleet based out of the North West, Senator Eggleston said.
EAST PILBARA SHIRE UPDATE Welcome to the heart of the Pilbara
President’s Message
Lang Coppin OAM
Thank you for taking the time to read the news update from the Shire Of East Pilbara.
Lang Coppin is a fourth generation pastoralist and a long serving Councillor of the Shire of East Pilbara for more than thirty years. He belongs to a dying breed of outback pastoralists who have committed their lives and families to an existence of isolation, extremes in weather and an unforgiving environment to provide the country with one of its most important exports. His 10-thousand head of cattle on a million acres at Yarrie and Muccan Station, approximately 90 km east of Marble Bar has been operating since 1896. Yarrie Station produces more than two million beef meals per year.
Congratulations to Councillor Lang Coppin who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the East Pilbara. Cr Coppin has committed himself to his local government since 1977. He is the Shire of East Pilbara’s longest serving member having served Council for 35 years continuously (with the exception of a one year absence in 1985). Cr. Coppin was awarded the Order of Australia because he is a champion of the East Pilbara region and thoroughly deserves this important honour. I would also like to announce the resignation of Darren Bennetts as Councillor for the Lower Central Ward and thank him for his time and work for Council. This position is now vacant. The Shire of East Pilbara with BHP Billiton Iron Ore is encouraging all Newman residents to participate in the Newman Sunday Series for 2013 10 consecutive Sundays 9th June -11th August 2013 2pm – 4pm The Sunday Series will take over Newman’s central parks and performance spaces, with a free program of events for all ages. The program is a reflection of the diverse cultures and community interests in the heart of the Pilbara. Lynne Craigie – Shire President
Marble Bar Races Ball Event Dates: Friday, 5 July 2013 Location: Marble Bar Civic Centre Coordinator: Marble Bar Race Club K4
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Please check the Marble Bar races website for ticket prices/ entry and information.
Shire First to use New Lighting Technology The Shire of East Pilbara is continuing its commitment to providing quality community facilities to its residents with the completion of the sporting oval’s lighting upgrade in Newman; the first of its kind to be used by local government in Western Australia.
Newman Sunday Series Regular program updates are on Facebook at facebook.com/SundaySeries
The upgrades to the lights on Boomerang Oval and the ovals on the Capricorn Reserve are fitted with a wireless communication system to enable remote switching, scheduling and monitoring of the lights. The Shire is the first local government to have adopted such an advanced lighting system, which can be controlled using a mobile phone.
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So advanced is the system that at the touch of the app on a mobile phone, the lights can be turned off when weather conditions such as cyclones and lightening warrant such action.
28th July - Strange Fruit
“It is our goal to help build healthy and active communities in our Shire and to achieve this goal, we need quality community facilities that encourage local people to play the sports they love for many years to come,’ said Chief Executive Officer Allen Cooper.
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EVENT LISTING DETAILS Event: Newman Sunday Series Time: 2 -4pm Cost: FREE Venue: Senior Sports Pavilion at Boomerang Oval, Iron Ore Parade, Newman
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Students recreate parliament By Tamara Binamat
The student parliament sat with mock seats with names dedicated to former members of the electorates of Pilbara and Roebourne, such as Sholl and Buchanan. This is the first time a student parliament has been conducted in the Pilbara region. A welcome address from the sitting Member for the Pilbara and Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls was relayed from the actual state parliament sitting in Perth. Students took on roles such as Sergeant-at-Arms, Premier, Leader of the Opposition, Ministers and advisers. The year 10 and 11 students debated
In a week of upheaval in federal politics, we can be thankful students across the Pilbara are being praised for their potential as members of parliament. The Parliamentary Education Office of the Parliament of Western Australia toured through the Pilbara this week to teach school students the working of state parliament and law. Staff from the office collected together 48 students from Karratha Senior High School and St Luke’s College on Tuesday June 25 to create a student parliament based on the workings of the government chambers in Perth.
two bills, presented petitions, made member statements and spoke to an adjournment debate. Some students prepared speeches for the debate and others improvised onthe-spot. “We’ve got some really good kids who are thinking on their feet and they’re speaking to the topic and formulating a great argument, in seconds almost after what they hear from the other member,� said James Sollis from the Parliamentary Education Office. “I saw some great speakers, they formed their argument very well. “Some managed to take interjections on the run and that’s pretty tricky.�
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Business community hope rental prices ease By Ben Leahy
that, but it might be possible to meet those prices again.”
With residential rental prices consistently easing off in Karratha since mid-2011, many in the business community are hoping office, retail and restaurant rentals follow suit.
Andrew Maxwell from real estate company First National Karratha is more confident commercial prices will stay steady.
Office and retail rental prices in Karratha still rival those charged in the Perth central business district as they hover around $750 per square metre, according to the Pilbara Development Commission. But with Shire planning approval granted to major commercial developments, such as The Quarter and Pelago Towers on Sharpe Avenue and two new multi-storey blocks on Hedland Place, there are hopes that market forces will drive prices down. “Logically, as more retail and office space comes online, if they are going to fill them, the price will need to stabilise or become a bit more realistic,” John Lally the chief executive officer of the Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce said.
“We have one quarter of the small businesses that a town of this size would normally have and the biggest blocker of that has been the cost of renting properties,” Lally said.
“We expect that the strength of the iron ore and the LNG sectors that underpins this region will see the key industry players and their service providers attracted to this development,” said Bret Madden from commercial leasing agency Knight Frank.
Rob Sleator the chief executive officer of Pilbara Real Estate agreed that current prices were hard on retail businesses. “I wouldn’t expect with the increase of supply coming in that retail or office or any type of commercial lease would exceed $750 per square metre,” Sleator said. “That was top dollar that Finbar got [for its commercial leases in 2012] and I would not anticipate new leases to exceed
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“I just took a call before you from someone from Queensland looking for information on Pelago – [we get about] three enquiries a week on the retail, office, food outlet spaces in Pelago.” Developers Mirvac also appear to be targeting high-end clients to rent out the first commercial leases that become available in the $100m The Quarter project.
Lally hoped that rental prices would eventually drop to between $400 and $500 per square metre and allow shops, such as “butchers and bakers”, to become viable.
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“There are a lot of enquiries from big name national companies, such as franchises that are looking to get into Karratha,” Maxwell said.
High rental costs have in the past decade been seen by many as a major obstacle to diversifying the local economy from its heavy reliance on the resources sector.
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Pilbara’s good, bad and ugly on show in new competitiveness index By Ben Leahy A new online index that ranks the Pilbara’s competitiveness in areas such as its economic fundamentals, human capital and business sophistication, has received the backing of the region’s development commission. With strong resources exports, the index found that the Pilbara ranks first out of 55 Regional Development Australia regions for its economic fundamentals but fourth last for its delivery of infrastructure and essential services.
then we are lower down the list. “So the target is to raise some of these other areas to a higher level, and obviously as economic development practitioners, this is a good tool for us to compare ourselves with other developed areas in Australia.” King said another advantage of the index was how it allowed users to group similar regions together. “You can compare the Pilbara with other resource rich areas, such as central Queensland or the Hunter region and you will find where we all are on achieving improvements in areas, such as human capital or business sophistication,” he said. “It shows us to some extent the good, the bad and the ugly. Roebourne from July 2-3 to launch “So there is a lot of the plan and will meet with training good in the Pilbara in providers and tour facilities. terms of the economic “The Plan demonstrates an elements driving both ongoing commitment to regional the local and national development and making regional economy and there is communities attractive places to still a lot of work to do live and work,” Redman said. in terms of increasing the economic A similar workforce plan diversification in the has already been released for region. the Goldfields area and made recommendations, such as “What will be establishing a youth education interesting is to centre in Kargoorlie and creating look at this index affordable housing to attract new longitudinally over residents to the area. time and follow it on an annual basis.”
“It is an important tool for the Pilbara Development Commission and the Regional Development Authority Pilbara as we continue to focus primarily on economic diversification in the region,” the PDC chief executive officer Ken King said. “For instance, if you [use the index to] look at the economic fundamentals of the Pilbara you will find us at the top of the list because we do about six per cent of Australia’s gross domestic product out of the Pilbara. “But if you look at our institutions, then we are ranked lower down the list, if you look at our business sophistication,
New plan to create larger Pilbara workforce The State Government will launch a new Pilbara Workforce Development Plan in July that will aim to address workforce needs in the region. The Pilbara plan is one of a series of plans being released for each of the State’s nine regions and was prepared in consultation with an alliance of local representatives from industry, government, community and Aboriginal organisations. Nationals Ministers Terry Redman and Brendon Grylls will visit Port Hedland, Karratha and
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Wild weather breaks records By Tamara Binamat On Tuesday June 25 residents across the Pilbara woke up to flooded roads, pouring rain and howling wind. Daniel Hayes at the Bureau of Meteorology in Port Hedland said June rainfall records around Karratha and Port Hedland were washed away with both areas recording the most rain ever to fall in June. With Karratha recording 209mm in the 24-hour period to
9am Tuesday, it was only 3mm shy of the highest daily rainfall ever recorded. The highest June daily rainfall was recorded to be 179.3mm in 1989, and the highest all-time daily record is 212.4mm in January 2006. Roebourne also exceeded its June daily rainfall record of 133.9mm recorded in 1968, receiving even more rain than Karratha with 224mm. The
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Wildlife watch: Southern Boobook
The southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae), also called the Tasmanian spotted owl, is a small brown owl found throughout New Zealand, Tasmania, across most of mainland Australia and in Timor, southern New Guinea and nearby islands. This bird is the smallest owl in Australia and is the continent’s most widely distributed and common owl. The bird has almost 20 alternative common names, including mopoke, morepork, ruru and boobook, most of which are onomatopoeic, as they emulate the bird’s distinctive twopitched call. Two subspecies, the Lord Howe boobook and the Norfolk Island boobook, both became extinct during the 20th century. The southern boobook is identified by its plumage, which is dark chocolate brown above and rufous brown below, heavily streaked and spotted with white. The bill is grey with a darker tip, and the feet are grey or yellow. The facial disc is chocolate brown and the eyes are large and yellowish. Tasmanian birds are smaller and more heavily spotted with white, while birds of the Cape York rainforests are slightly larger and darker. Young southern boobooks are almost entirely buff-white below, with conspicuous dark brown facial discs. Like other owl species, the southern
boobook is nocturnal. These birds are often observed perched on an open branch or treetop. It occurs in most habitats with trees, ranging from deep tropical forests to isolated stands at the edges of arid zones, farmland, alpine grasslands or urban areas, but is most common in temperate woodland. Although their main hunting technique is perch-and-pounce, they are agile birds with a swift, goshawklike wing action and the ability to manoeuvre rapidly when pursuing prey or hawking for insects. Almost any suitably sized prey is taken, particularly small birds, mammals and large insects such as moths, grasshoppers and, in New Zealand, wetas. During the day, boobooks sleep in roosts. By night they hunt a variety of animals, mainly large invertebrates including scarab and huhu beetles, moths and caterpillars, wetas and spiders. They also take small birds, rats and mice. They can find suitable food in pine forests as well as native forest. The southern boobook feeds on insects, small mammals such as the house mouse, and other small animal species. Although mainly nocturnal, they are sometimes active at dawn and dusk. The main hunting times are evenings
and mornings, with brief bursts of activity through the night. Feeding takes place mostly at night but some afternoon and morning activity may occur, especially on dull days. Most prey is detected by listening and watching from a suitable tall perch. Once detected, flying prey such as moths and small bats are seized in midair while ground-dwelling prey animals are pounced upon.
On dark nights they often perch through the middle hours but if the weather is bad they may hunt by daylight instead. The southern boobook’s nest is normally a tree hollow, which is usually sparsely lined with wood shavings, leaves and small twigs, but may be left bare. The female incubates the eggs, but both sexes, and sometimes a second female helper, feed the young.
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2012 was a big year for the band, made up of brothers Tom and Nick Wolfe and friends Casey Kostiuk and Brodie Rainbird. The band has been travelling Australia-wide to support Lee Kernaghan’s tour as well as forging their own name in Australia’s music scene. The band entered reality TV show Australia’s Got Talent last year, and ended up being the first band to ever make it to the grand final, finishing second. “We were down here in Tasmania for years working really hard and we never really got a break,” Tom said. “To get what we’ve got out of [Australia’s Got Talent], it’s been amazing, incredible.
“One minute we’re in the pubs, the next minute we’re playing on national TV. “None of us ever expected to get as far as we did.” A true Aussie country rock band, The Wolfe Brothers is all about showmanship and Tom said their music covers a diverse range of genres, depending on the audience. “It’s going to be an absolute awesome time over there, we’ll be right up their alley,” he said. “We’ll do some stuff off the album and some classic rock and a bit of country. “We’ll play anything from Slim Dusty to ACDC!”
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Karratha media and business folk turned out for a champagne and tour of the Ibis Styles hotel’s services and facilities at an after hours function last Tuesday June 25. Having recently completed hotel upgrades, the Ibis Styles showcased its accommodation, dining and conference services with help from David Yakas from event management and styling company Wrapped Creations.
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Leisureplex Karratha opening weekend Pete Murray supported by Michael Paynter KTown Musos and Jammers Night Karratha Rec Club K-Town Musos and Jammers is for local musicians to interact with other local musos. From 4pm onwards. West End Markets Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery gardens 3 to 7pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker From 8pm Karratha Rec Club Buy in minimum $100, maximum $500
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This week’s health condition in focus: Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism) The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland positioned at the front of the neck on the trachea. Often referred to as ‘the master of metabolism’, the hormones this gland creates and secretes regulate the metabolic rate of all cells, energy, cell growth and normal tissue growth. There is not a single body system the hormones from this master gland do not influence. Some of the life-sustaining activities achieved include regulating body temperature, the breakdown of carbohydrate, fats and proteins and overall digestive function, heart function, growth and maintenance of the skeleton, reproductive ability and keeping the nervous system functioning. Disorders of the thyroid gland and hormones include both overactivity and underactivity, basically fast cell function or slow cell function. The thyroid disorders are much more frequent in women than in men affecting five in 1,000 males and 27 in 1,000 females in Australia.
Hypothyroid (slow cell function) is the most common of these disorders. Symptoms commonly felt in someone with low thyroid function include, but are not limited to, trouble shifting weight when areas such as diet and exercise have been addressed, depression, trouble keeping warm, constant fatigue, dry skin and hair, high cholesterol levels, thinning of the outer eyebrow and constipation. You can be diagnosed with a blood test. Here are my top dietary and lifestyle tips to support the master of metabolism: • Minimise stress - Stress hormones inhibit the thyroidstimulating hormone, downregulating total function. Force yourself to completely stop what you are doing at least three times a day, and simply take five deep breaths that reach your stomach. Exercise, reading, dancing and laughing are more quick stress remedies and they are all free. • Consume protein at every meal – One quarter of the plate, or the size of your palm at each main meal, should consist of a source
of protein. Tyrosine, a key amino acid from protein is absolutely crucial to the creation of the thyroid hormone. Food options include eggs, chicken, seafood, red meat, legumes, lentils, pulses, nuts and seeds. Soy products are not recommended for thyroid conditions. • Correct Iodine deficiency Iodine is a key component within the hormone itself. Unfortunately it is a very common global deficiency, especially in Australia and New Zealand, which leads to hypothyroidism. Top sources are seafood, seaweeds, shellfish and to a small extent eggs. If these aren’t common features in your weekly diet then supplementation is advised. • Be weary of Goitrogens These are substances within certain foods that interfere with iodine uptake. They appear mainly in soybean products, millet and brassica vegetables such as kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Always cook or steam brassica vegetables to avoid this effect and avoid soy and millet completely. Note that smoking also has this effect.
• Shellfish and seafood provide a good source of iodine in your diet • Reduce exposure to toxins Household cleaners, cosmetics, air fresheners, hair products, paints, fumes and chemicals of all varieties impair the body’s ability to create and distribute all hormones at a normal value. Switch to natural options wherever possible and always have fresh oxygen flowing. Take regular breaks when you absolutely must use unnatural household products.
There is not a single body system the hormones from this master gland do not influence.
Childcare industry gets a boost An Early Learning Scholarship Program partnership between Rio Tinto, the Shire of Roebourne and Pilbara Institute has been instrumental in the recognition and up-skilling of early childhood educators in the community. Since its launch in 2008, there have been more than fifty scholarship recipients who have had the opportunity to progress their careers in the industry. Louise Jarosz, Centre Director of the YMCA Tambrey Early Learning Centre was awarded one of the first scholarships offered
back in 2010 and completed the Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services at Pilbara Institute’s Karratha campus. “The scholarship was such a great incentive,” Louise said. “I have been in the child care industry for nearly twenty years and it was great to get more qualifications and be recognised for something that I’ve loved doing for so many years.” Louise completed her course partly via flexible delivery, which required her to finish the program at her own pace, outside the classroom.
She also completed many of the units through Recognition of Prior Learning, which allowed her to complete the course in less time. “I received a lot of support from my lecturer who was always available when I needed guidance,” Louise said. “And I finished the advanced diploma level without any problems.” At the YMCA Tambrey Early Learning Centre there are five staff members who have also received the scholarship and are currently working on acquiring their qualifications.
There are also six scholarship recipients from Yaandina Childcare Centre, Millars Well Childcare Centre, Embracing Children Family Day Care, Children’s Services Support Unit and Dampier Childcare Centre currently participating in the program. Louise said staff members are directly benefiting from the scholarship. “The training they’re undergoing will certainly equip them in their roles,” she said. “What we do here is so much more than just babysitting and the program has helped lift
the profile of childcare to a whole new level.” Sarah Penn, Children’s Services lecturer, said she is delighted with the positive response to the program. “The goal of the scholarship program is to highlight early childhood education, equip and upskill those who are already in the field and generate more interest,” Sarah said. “I’m hopeful that this initiative will help the community to bridge the gap in the childcare industry and produce more qualified educators.”
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accommodation available DAMPIER room for rent, house has new kitchen and tiles throughout. Sea view. $300. Ph 0450 703 654 DAMPIER- New caravan for rent has everything and outside bathroom for 1 person. 200m from beach,shops & pub $350 p/wk includes utilities. Avali in 1 to 2 wks . CALL 0428 545 803 or 0438 2471 92 KARRATHA – Large fully furnished room and walking distance to shops available now. Seeking clean and tidy and working full time female. $350 per week, this price includes gas, water, electricity and a cleaner once a week. Not a party house. Available NOW. Ph 0413 234 369 KARRATHA – Large Fully furnished room and walking distance to shops available now. Seeking clean and tidy and working full time female. $350 per week this includes gas, water, electricity and a cleaner once a week. Not a party house. Available NOW. Ph 0413 234 369 KARRATHA: 3 x 2 fully furnished townhouse. Available immediately. $900 per week. Phone: 0437 808 747
accommodation available KTA Self contained room available with own bathroom and kitchenette. $500 per week includes utilities and air-conditioning. Suit working couple. Phone 08 9185 3344 ROOM for rent in Dampier, close to beach, Foxtel, ducted A/C, ceiling fan, sharing 4 bedroom house with young friendly house mates. A couple and 2 guys. $300 per week singles $325 for couples, all bills included. Available now. Text or call Dane 0401 636 147 ROOM with bed in Bulgarra. $390 includes water, gas and FOXTEL in room with own IQ box. SWIMMING POOL with spa, large outdoor entertaining areas. Quiet street, walk to back beach, nice view of bush from front porch. Females preferred, but all enquiries welcome, sorry no couples. 0405 842 248 ROOM with queen bed available immediately in Baynton, KARRATHA- $350 p/w. Live in a spacious new house with easy going people. A/C, ceiling fan’s, outdoor area with barbecue. Great location, call and have a look. Ph 0416 344 157
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accommodation available ROOM with queen bed for rent immediately in Baynton, KARRATHA - $350 PW. Clean and spacious new house with friendly house mates. A/C, ceiling fan, spacious built-in wardrobe. Outdoor area with barbecue. Great location. To view call 0416 344 157. ~ ~accommodation ACCOMODTION wanted WANTED HOUSE sitting. Mature responsible couple available in Hedland from July. Pets welcome. References available. Call Ruth 0410 044 803 ~~BABIES babies SAMANTHA & Allan wish to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Aleah Ann Elizabeth Jones. Born 6/06/2013. VALCO Trimode EX twin pram. Good condition. A set of spare wheels and weather attachments. Used 1/2 dozen times. $400ono... 2, Boori King Parrot sleigh 3 in 1 cots (cot, toddler bed, sofa). Excellent condition. $500 ono each. Will send pictures. Ph 91845131. Can deliver to Karratha or Port Hedland.
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Low Investment BUSINESS FOR SALE Karratha • Excellent opportunity to buy a low cost, established business • High growth potential with record breaking sales in our opening weeks of trade • Award winning ‘Easy Cuts’ system provides a simple and efficient way of ordering and usage of poultry • All training provided, no experience necessary • Ideal family business • $140,000 + establishment costs and stock For more information: Kym Nicol 0434 600 470
FIFO workers go fishing or relax on your days off, and not worry about high rents. Buy an asset. Cervantes great fishing only 2 hours north of Perth. 150 metres from the beach. This van is realistically priced and fully furnished. Close to toilets, plenty of parking for the boat, with nice lawn area opposite. The van consists of a large modern kitchen, separate bedrooms with plenty of room for more beds if required. It has a large annex, carport and new garden shed. Also has a tropical roof, new tv, fridge and freezer and has reverse cycle air conditioning, w.i.w.o and all in good condition. Please contact after 6.00pm. Ph 0427 421 052
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WOODEN cot with mattress, very good condition $80.00. Phone 9185 2472 ~~BOATING boating ALLOY plate hard top “size matters” 2012 - 7.4 M . Owner built 2012 plated. 225 Hp Yamaha 4 stroke plus cowling cover. 210 Litre fuel tank. Electric anchor winch. Trim tabs. 2012 Aluminium tandem trailer with electric brakes, plus lots more. Contact Steve on 0419 916 401 for more details $88,000 ALLOY Plate Hard Top 7.4 m - 2012, “”Size Matters””, Owner Built 2012 plated, 225 hp Yamaha 4 Stroke plus cowling cover, 210 litre Fuel Tank, Electric Anchor Winch, Trim Tabs. 2012 Aluminium Tandem Trailer with Electric Brakes plus lots more. Contact Steve on 0419 916 401 for more details. ALUM center console 4.8, 2000 75 mercury motor, VHF radio, Lowrance fish finder/GPS brand new, life jackets, flares, 2/30 litres tanks,bilge pumps, canopy. In good condition.$13,000 ono. Ph 0400 718 470 ARROW 355 tinny, 15 HP Mariner, new condition, serviced 2 months ago. Comes with a fish finder, flares, and a couple of crab nets, eski $3,800, Ph 0404 091 354 BOAT trailer, hot dip galv ,brand new-suit 12 to 13’. Bargain buying at $1295.00. Phone Exmouth 9949 1237 or mobile 0418 932 933. ENERTIA 17P Stainless Steel Propeller for sale. Excellent condition, came from a 250hp Verado but will suit other models. $400 ono, prop in ktha please call 0438 194 221 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 and 12 month rego. Phone Peter - 0416 270 960 - only $4,400 ONO SAND anchor as new $25 Dpr 9183 1124
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VOYAGER boat 26ft. Must sell. New 350 chev motor. New paintwork. Boat trailer. $22,300 ONO. Call Andy 0422 265 234 ~~CAMPING camping && OUTDOORS outdoors COME and be a part of HIGH VIBE RETREATS Bali. 2 weeks of fun, guidance and learning. Hosted by Clairvoyant/ Healer Jeannie. Be a part of the changing World. highviberetreats@gmail. com ENGEL COMBI FRIDGE FREEZER MT80FCP,75 LT in South Hedland, $1700 (market price $1900). Brand New, sealed in a box. Call: 0403 047 517 NEW 40L Waeco still in box $800.00 PH 0439 966 480 KTA OZTRAIL Mitchell King swag / tent as new $150 Dpr 9183 1124 ~~CARAVANS caravans CARAVAN 17ft good condition. New wheels & bearings.$1,550. Port Hed. Ph Marlon on 0499 550 018 CARAVAN 26FT. All new kitchen. Lge fr, Ch freezer, Gas c/top, New flooring, QS bed, 40in LCD TV Stereo, Leather lounge, Lazy boy recline,r Lge aircon, Fully insul, 16ft annex. $10000 ono. (Opt to rent site $350 per week incl elec water shower toilet. Conditions apply) KTHA Phone Col 0417 821 895. JAYCO Sterling 2006 Family van.Full ensuite separate shower/toilet and wash basin, double bed new TECO split system A/C, new microwave, 2 bunk beds, 4 burner stove, full annexe, 150L 3 way dometic fridge oven, lots of cupboard space L-shaped lounge, heaps of extras. $48,000 Neg. John 0458 147 331 LUXURY Home on wheels, 24’6” D. Axle Argyle Caravan. Queen bed, Ensuite, Ibis R/C Air Cond. Club Leather Lounge converts to d/ bed. Deluxe kitchen, f/l w/machine, Gas/Elec HW, Ext. Shower, Rollout awning. Many extras. Near new under wty. $95,000 or reas. Offers. In Broome, can deliver. 0423 004 977
ONSITE caravan hard annex, full bathroom, kitchen plenty storage. New Q bed drawers underneath, large living area, new blinds flooring, newly painted. Shed , large carport, new shade cloth, front & rear patio with new shade sails , BBQ, large pool in park call 0418 998 076 genuine buyers only, WINDSOR Royale 23’ 2006 Ex cond, full ensuite, L shape lounge, EW Queen Bed, A/C, 3 way fridge, 3 new2 good tyres, oven grill, mic wave, 12v tv, Awning, Full Annex+floor,Aussie Bars, plenty of cupboard space, Radio DVD cd player, Batt, LED Lights, Caravan Cover, Can Deliver, $41,000 ono ph 08 9537 8888 clothing alterations
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~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT wanted WANTED CARPENTER avail, specializing in property maintenance + building works. Insured, licensed. Please Ph Peter 0417 188 041 CLEANER, available anytime, good references, good rates. Call Dawn 0438 342 199 DREAM CLEANING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, professional cleaners & licenced tradesman. All local. Friendly service. Ph 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
employment wanted 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 EXPERIENCED Cleaner Available 7 days a week, use own cleaning products. Phone Joy on 0402 327 414 IRONING - drop off in the morning pick up in the afternoon. Non smoker $30 per hour call Jane 0418 951 719 PLUMBERLocal experienced licensed plumber wanting work. Small job specialist (License PL8473) Call Ian on 0419 565 485 RELIABLE, experienced house cleaner available. Current police clearance & references. Reasonable rates for a satisfactory clean. Ph 0458 920 329 for more info ~~ENGAGEMENTS engagements CONGR ATUL ATIONS on the engagement of Lysan Phanthawee to Taela Hayhurst. We wish you all the happiness in the world! Love always Mum, Dad, Madisen, James and Ash xxx for rent FIVE bedroom 2 bathroom home in Dampier, ocean views. $1600 per week phone Terry 0497 102 438 FULLY furnished room for rent in Bulgarra, clean and tidy,large pool, Foxtel & wireless, awesome outdoor entertaining area, non smoker must be working full time. Singles $350 couples $450 + bills .contact Jordan on 0438 831 490 you won’t be disappointed! ROOM for rent in Millers Well, 350 p/w plus power. Call Matt : 0497 172 462. Karratha. WANTED, caravan for rent, at my house. Will pay up to $200 p/w. Call Dawn 0438 342 199
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FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 3X1 HOME IN SOUTH HEDLAND, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - $1300 PER WEEK. Phone: 9328 7428
for sale ARB Long range diesel fuel tank - Hedland. Suit Hilux 06 - 13. Contact: 0439 527 324 BIRD Avery with 5 Wiros & Nesting Boxes $500.00. Phone Coral: 9185 2524 after 3pm BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 BUNK bed (timber) with mattresses. Very good condition. $400.00. Ph 9185 2472 DANCE Kix T-shirts size 10,14, small(adult and child) $20.00 Each excellent condition. 1 Ladies singlet size 12- $20.00, 3/4 Length dance pants $10.00 Phone 9185 2472 DESK, timber, old style stained dark wood. Good condition $20 ono KTH 0417 165 565 Jill DRESSING table, old antique style, oval mirror 2 drawers, ornate handles. $100 ono KTA 0417 165 565 Jill FRIDGE 470lt: $50, 7pce outdoor setting $70, 2 arm chairs $10 each, 68cm Sony TV with digital set top box $100, Wii games console with 5 games $80, lounge 2+3 seater $800, 4 man tent never used $50, assorted garden tools $70 the lot, wheelbarrow $20, small colour TV & stand $20, sink $20 ph 0419 701 526 GIANT trance 2011 x1 size l Xtr everything except xt wheels + spare set 3 xt chains 1 xt cass ma y tyres $2250. Ph 0419 891 704 GOOD quantity furniture for sale queen size beds with timber heads & ends. New mattress. Fridges, washing machines, dining table chairs plus more phone Terry 0497 102 438 HOME furniture package for sale, near new. Sofa,dining table etc, Hedland, call : Darshak 0457 731 613
for sale HORSE FLOAT $5000 ONO 20 years old Unregistered In Hedland Call Anthony 0400 542 300 KARRATHA, 3 months old refrigerator, 1m high, good for 2 people. I bought $230 and selling $150, dg 0412 102 784 KTA, Lounge 2Recliners and 3 Seater, King Single bed and mattress, 50in TV, Sony DVD, 3bed side tables, 9.5 kg Simpson EZIset W Machine, 4 Stroke Lawn Mower, Vac Cleaner in box, Sharp Microwave, Portable AC, Various kitchen equipment. Must sell all together, all V Good Condition PH 0418 902 721 LG Microwave - $50.00 Tel 9144 1648 Karratha MATTRESS Queensize Sleepmaker Miracoil. 30cm wall. Good condition and well looked after. Non smoking house. $250. Ph 0400 320 204 (Dampier) MOUNTAIN Bike Cube Stereo Pro, Full Suspension , XT drive train, custom wheelset. $2000, KTHA, ph 0439 931 303 PANASONIC 31” Lcd TV + 500GB Telefunken PVR with twin digital tuner $450 the lot, Dpr 91831124 Mob 0414 397 132 PICNIC bag and picnic rug $10.00. Great for camping or football for the kids Tel 9144 1648 Karratha PINATA - Boys theme $10.00. Tel. 9144 1648 Kta POOL table 8x4 (25ml mdf top) brand new with all access including balls, cues etc. $1300 firm. Advertised elsewhere Ph 0488 097 397 QUEEN Bed and Mattress, wrought iron and wood bed head, $250; matching dressing table with mirror, $100; 2 small side chests of drawers, $50 each.; Also dressing table with mirror $150. Phone 9185 1547 Karratha. RAIN Dial controller and solenoids, 9 station $150 Dpr 9183 1124 RIM 17” suit Toyoto Prado etc near new $75 9182 1126 0417 094 558 SASH clamps x3, 1.2mtr long. $100.00. In karratha on 0437 057 662
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ENGEL COMBI FRIDGE FREEZER MT80FCP, 75 LT In South Hedland, $1700 (market price $1900). Brand New, sealed in a box. Call: 0403 047 517 SCHOOL uniforms - St Lukes College- boys shirts (sizes 14, 18 & 20 ) shorts (sizes 16 and 18) $5.00 Each girls shirts(size 16) and skirts (size 12) $5.00 Each. Boys swim trunks b14 $10.00, Hats $4.00 Each, Nickol sports top and medium sports shorts $5.00 Each phone 9185 2472 SCHOOL uniforms -Karratha Senior Highblue shirts x 2 size 14(1 @$15.00, 1 @ $10.00) Phone 9185 2472 STUDENT halogen desk lamp strong base, expendable arm, $10.00. Call 9144 1648 Kta TREADMILL & rower for sale $800. Ph 0403 727 621 TYRES & rims 5 x Off Road. Bridgestone Dueler AT 31 x 10.50 R15 on Sunraysia rims. Marlon on 0499 550 018 TYRES x5 Bridgestone Dueler AT 31x10.50 R15 on Sunraysia rims 80% $250 Port Hed. Ph Marlon on 0499 550 018 WASHING machine 8kg &n/new $820.00. Bar fridge $100.00, glass table $170.00, BBQ $80.00. Black 3x seated sofa steel/ frame Lounge $500.00. 2 x tub chairs $180.00 pr. Glass DVD/TV x 3 shelves $320.00. D/bed new form mattress $240.00. Ute 4-sale $8,250.00 Excellent/cond - ring 0407 700 159 WESTINGHOUSE glass stainless steel range hood. Model no:wrg950cgs. .900ml canopy. New in box .purchased for $1000. Sell for $600. Karratha. 0408 177 456
for sale WOOD lathe Vicmarc Vl100 + tools $480, Free to air fox dish $120, Safe n sound maxi rider $95, Ali trailer ramps $140, solid timber wardrobe $495, pool cues, Monterey semi acoustic base $490, LCD TV with set top $150. Ktha ph 0429 108 686 ~~FOUND free ~~FREE CLEAN glass jars for pickling, jams, honeys contact 08 9144 1648 for pickup garage sale KARRATHA, 3 months old refrigerator, 1m high, brought for $230 selling in $150. Ph 0412 102 784 health
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SUZUKI Across 250cc. Fully serviced. New tyre and battery. Comes with helmet, bike cover and charger. Excellent commuter. $2800 ono call 0408 919 971 SUZUKI GSX 400 ‘81. $4990 ono. Looks and runs great. It is what it is. Can send picture - 0411 790 778
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IS food a problem for you? Is your weight affecting your life? Over eaters Anonymous can help. There is an OA meeting starting soon in Karratha. No dues or fees, no diets or weigh-ins. Contact oakarratha@hotmail.com to express your interest. All enquiries are confidential. WHO wouldn’t want to be pampered with beautiful LEREVE products and FREE gifts? Give Jade Roberts a call on 0406 016 640 and I can tell you how! ~~REAL ESTATE 1 hr inland from Byron Bay & 1 1/4 hrs from Gold Coast. 5 Frederick St, Casino. Upstairs, 3 beds, lounge, kitchen, office, front and rear veranda. Downstairs 1 bed / lounge, kitchenette, office, bathroom/laundry. Polished floors, granite bench tops, BIR to bedrooms. 6x9 powered shed. 0404 091 354. CHECK THIS OUT. Whitsundays, Qld. Now listing 2 x lots. Rural tropical lifestyle of Barra, Muddies n Prawns. FIFO from Whitsunday Airport or Hamilton Island. www.whitsunday.net.au/ conwaysprings Ph Sharon 042 0391 902 Hed.
CAN AM Outlander Max 400 2 seater ATV for sale, Good Condition, Fully Serviced, Under half new price! Located in Coral Bay. For more details call AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS Kim on 0428 123 339. AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS HONDA CBR 600 F4 Carb model 2000. Lovely condition. Low kms. New AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS front tyre, nearly new rear. Recent full service including all AUSTRALIA filters. $4500 AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS WIDE TREATMENTS REALIGN THE ATLAS ono. Phone 0418 792 377 AND HELP SOLVE: Dampier. Leaving town and only want to take one motorcycle with us.
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HOUSE in Dampier 3x2, pool, large shed, reno Kitchen and Bathroom, close to school. $895K ph 0457 551 326 PEGS CREEK - Quality 3x2 family home for private sale $879,000. Modern kitchen, open plan living, outdoor entertaining area, pool, office, external additional room, lock-up garage, carport and extra driveway. View on domain.com.au or phone 0417 891 074. Home Open Saturday from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. PEGS CREEK Quality 3x2 family home for private sale. View on domain.com.au. Modern kitchen, open plan living, outdoor entertaining area, below ground pool, office, extra outdoor room, lock-up garage, carport and extra driveway. For an inspection or enquiry please call 0417891074. $879,000 neg. RURAL & Lifestyle Investment. Whitsundays, Qld. Have a quick sqizz, may change your life. www.whitsunday.net.au/ conwaysprings Now 2 x Lots. Ph Geoff 040 7477 647
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Byron Bay 1 hr inland & 1 1/4 hrs from Gold Coast. 5 Frederick St, Casino. Upstairs, 3 beds, lounge, kitchen, office, front and rear veranda. Downstairs 1 bed / lounge, kitchenette, office, bathroom/laundry. Polished floors, granite bench tops, BIR to bedrooms. 6x9 powered shed. 0404 091 354. resumes
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Port Vila - Vanuatu 3 bed x 2 bath new home. Construction completed Sept. Selling 30k under valuation. Email: david@888property.net
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TASMANIA – Dunalley 11 acres overlooking Blackman Bay. Ideal for horses and/or hobby farmers. Build your dream home. This property is fully fenced, has a large dam & Power. Close to Dunalley where the bakery, golf course, hotel, fish market, supermarket, P.O., school are located. 30 mins from Hobart airport. Close to surf, beach & public boat ramp. Ph. Kate- 0427 532 000
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FREE CLASSIFIEDS KAWASAKI KX 250F, 2007, good condition $4,000.00. Phone 041 8549 214 LW TTR 125, 2009 – Throttle Seized otherwise runs well - $1500. Karratha. Phone 0404 698 055
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Karratha Touch Association AGM
29th July 2013 7pm Frank Butler Community Centre All committee positions will be vacant. Please email karratha.touch@hotmail.com for more information.
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Please be advised that works will be commencing in the vicinity of North Circular Drive and Murdoch intersection in South Hedland. Works will be commencing imminently and are planned to continue up until mid October and will consist of bulk drainage and earthworks, the existing traffic layout will be amended and delays may be expected. We apologise in advance for any delays and will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum. If you would like to discuss this further please contact the Georgiou representative below. Sam Andrijasevich 0457 805 009 Georgiou Group
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Furniture Removal Business based in Busselton is delivering a load of Furniture to Port Hedland on 7th July. Looking for a back load from around Karratha/Port Hedlad area south to Perth or Country hoping to load on Monday 8th July.
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MARBLE BAR ROAD ROADWORKS
Main Roads, Atlas Iron and Maca Civil, wish to advise road users that works to install an intersection to the Marble Bar Road at a location approximately 55km south of the Great Northern Highway intersection will commence Monday 20th May 2013 between 6am and 6pm 7 days a week for approximately 8 weeks. Road users can expect minimal delays.
Road users are urged to slow down when approaching the area, obey all signs and signals and show courtesy to other road users. MRWA, Atlas Iron and Maca Civil appreciate your cooperation during this time. For further information please contact James Howard, Atlas Iron Limited, (08)6228 8000
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– Upcoming Pilbara Works Leighton Contractors is proud to be working collaboratively with Main Roads Western Australia as an Integrated Service Provider. The Pilbara ISA on behalf of Main Roads WA invites all expressions of interest for the following work programs for 2013-2014. Aggregate Supply and Cartage for 2013-2014 – Minor Works Contract - The scope of the works includes all the supply and delivery of 10mm and 14mm aggregate to stockpile locations around the Pilbara Network. Maintenance Grading for 2013-2014 – Minor Works Contract - The scope of the works is for maintenance grading of unsealed roads in the Pilbara Region, including road surface grading and drainage works and occasional routine works as directed, generally once per month. There are three separate work packages, Marble Bar Road (x2) and Nanutarra Munjina Road. Pavement Repair Works 2013-2014 – Subcontract Works - The scope of the works includes all aspects of pavement repairs and will be provided by a full service subcontract. Tender Documents Available: Companies wishing to obtain documents to assist in tendering for any of these upcoming work programs, can obtain information from Subcontracts Co-ordinator – Enquiries: Subcontracts Co-ordinator - Mark Green – 0439 905 297 or - mark.green@mainroads.wa.gov.au Expression of Interest Closing Date: 3rd July 2013, 5:00pm Tender Return Date: Documents must be submitted returned priced and quoted by 12th July 2013 Tender Lodgement: Tender Box, Ground Floor Foyer, Maxine McGilvray Centre Brand St, South Hedland, WA 6722
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PILBARA SHADE SAILS Custom made locally for Pilbara conditions. Phone Steve Trevurza on 0410 867 102.
vehicles FORD Falcon BA 2004 XR6, MkII 4.0L auto - 143 000kms - Metallic green - $9800 ono - Phone 0427 471 163 / Email ja.davenport27@ hotmail.com - See Karratha Buy sell and swap Facebook page “all things cars” or Dreamers Hill Karratha for images. FORD 2004 BA XR6 Ute $12,500 ono. Good cond, manual, hard lid, towbar, alloy wheels, P/Hed. Ph Ant0400 542 300 FORD Courier 2004, 4wd, ULP, 5 Spd, c/w suicide doors, lockable hard canopy. 0477 139 377. $10,000 FORD Faclon XT’06. 110000K,excellent cond. Auto, std access, reg. Call Darshak 0457 731 613 Hed. Urgent FORD Falcon 2003 BA XR6 Ute. Auto, Low Klms, A/C, New Tyres. $12,500. Phone 041 8549214. HED FORD Falcon Forte AU sedan 2000, 198000 Kms, great motor, transmission needs recondition. Located at Wickham. You remove. Registered. 0448 942 253 FORD Focus’03 HTC. 70000K, excellent cond. Auto, std access, reg. Call Darshak 0457 731 613 Hedand, urgent FORD RANGER Ute 2008 turbo diesel. $15k. 94,000 kms. Man, A/C, excellent cond. Call 0401 181 353 KTA HOLDEN commodore SSV Redline sedan, 6lt V8’, 2010 series 2, 23000+ km, man, Holden iq sat nav, climate cont, full electrics, leather int, lots of Holden and performance upgrades. More info ring Brian 0418 570 462, Hed HONDA Jazz 2005 five speed manual 67,000 kmh, one owner from new, good condition, very economical. $7,500 Ring 0419 950 920 Karratha HUMMER H3 adventure 69000 kms - rare metallic orange - auto - arb bull bar & rear - all elecs - locked rear diff - leather interior sunroof - 7 speaker sound system - 16 inch wheels with 33 inch mud terrane tyres - 3 inch lift kit not been used as baby forces sale - $49,950 ph 0488 319 245 HYUNDAI Lantra Sedan 1997, Manual, A/C, Recent Service, Interior in good condition, bit of sun burn to exterior, great run around car. South Hedland PH: 0419 855 226. $2800.00 ONO
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The Kuruma Marthudunera group has established the KM Trust which is a single entity overseen by an Executive Officer. The Programmes Officer role reports directly to the Programmes Manager and will be based in Karratha. The primary function of this role is to assist in the implementation of programmes for the KM Community in relation to Education, Housing, Health and Lore and Culture. As a member of the Programmes Team it also supports the Project Officers in attending to beneficiary support. Applicants should possess the following: • A degree in a relevant field (eg. Youth Studies, Indigenous Related Studies, Community Development, Project Management etc) • At least 5 years’ experience in coordinating programmes for Youth Services, Education, Health or Social Services. • At least 2 years’ experience working with Indigenous people in a service provision capacity • High level self management and report writing skills • Effective communication skills across all levels • Proven leadership & problem solving abilities • Intermediate level computer and MS Office skills • Demonstrated versatility and a flexible work style Remuneration for the role is negotiable dependent on experience and includes provision for an accommodation subsidy. Please direct any enquiries to Carol Meredith at the KML Office on Ph: 9185 5005. Applications must be received in writing to the KML Office, 1/ 4 Welcome Road, Karratha, or emailed to programmesmanager@kmlimited.com.au by 12 midday, Friday 5th July, 2012.
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BRANCH MANAGER - Port Hedland ECM is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled individuals to join the team, in the role of Branch Manager based in Port Hedland, WA. Reporting to the Manager of Industrial Services, key responsibilities will include: • Providing ongoing leadership to ECM’s team in both Port Hedland and other North West operations • Driving the delivery of high quality services to clients within the region • Overseeing the installation and maintenance of multi-disciplined works • Develop, build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of clients, assisting in ongoing business growth • Understanding commercial terms and maintaining financial reports To be considered for the role the successful applicant will possess the following: • A relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification or tertiary qualification relevant to heavy industrial construction or engineering • A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a service or branch management role within the above industry • Experience providing services to top tier clients and a proven ability to deliver business growth • Strong commercial skills and ability to demonstrate experience managing budgets and P&L • A safety orientated approach and demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety • The drive and initiative to deliver results in a high growth environment In return we can offer: • A challenging long term leadership role within a proven market leader • An attractive remuneration and benefits package • Significant scope for technical and professional development Email: Resume and cover letter to recruitment@ecandm.com.au (Please use Ref # BMPHE) or contact Ben Hoyne 0419 787 599 www.ecandmcom.au
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worker and community safety rests with companies, who will continue to present their own audit results to the department, DMP is providing an additional level of scrutiny by carrying out its own compliance audits,” Mr Hine said. “This makes our Major Hazard Facilities safety and health system one of the most thorough in the world.” Mr Hine said the high safety standards required at these types of facilities, which handle anything from natural gas to ammonium nitrate, are of crucial importance. “With this in mind, the new auditing process allows our safety experts to identify critical safety issues on-site, recommend areas of improvement, and if necessary issue remediation or ‘improvement’ notices that require an ‘immediate fix’,” he said. Five remediation notices have been issued to WA Major Hazard Facilities in the past 12 months, all for relatively minor non-compliances such as having inadequate electrical earthing. “While the majority of Major Hazard Facilities are doing an excellent job, the department will enforce regulations for any that do not comply”, Mr Hine said.
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Hedland trainer is king at Family Day races Horse racing season has galloped into gear in the Pilbara as Port Hedland trainer Anne King was the big winner at the Family Day meeting in Roebourne on Saturday June 22. Anne trained four winners on the day and kick-started her 2013 campaign after a relatively quiet start to the earlier part of the season. Jockey Jeffrey Berry was aboard all four of the King stable winners as they began their success in the opening race of the day, riding Rosini to victory in the $8,500 Karratha Contracting Handicap (1,600m). King then proceeded to train the last three winners on the program with Black Truffle, Monemvasia and Kingtar all winning in succession. Port Hedland Trainer Anne King celebrated a stellar day at The Nor West Jockey Club’s Family Day meeting at Roebourne last Saturday,training four winners. The King stable have had a relatively quiet start to the Pilbara season but that all changed on the weekend and there is no doubt plenty more winners are in store. The powerful King and jockey Jeffrey Berry combination
teamed up for all four of the wins with Berry proving his dominance as the Pilbara’s leading jockey. The day began with King celebrating her 1st winner in the opening race, The $8,500 Karratha Contracting Handicap (1,600m),when Rosini just nosed out Surin. Rosini had been slightly disappointing at Port Hedland but in a race with few chances he did look the likely winner although he had to really fight tooth and nail with Surin all the way down the straight. King then proceeded to train the last three winners on the program,with Black Truffle,Monemvasia and Kingtar all winning in succession. Kingtar stood out as the most impressive winner when, in the $9,000 NRW Handicap (1,400m), he blew the start by at least five lengths but then recovered to battle it out and nose in front for victory just at the finishing line. Last year’s Roebourne Cup winner, Greatwall of China was an eye catching third in the race. King also very nearly trained five winners on the day with Reverb narrowly getting beaten
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in Race 2, as Chenonceau Lady earned a well deserved win in the $12,000 Coates Hire Great Northern Handicap (1,600m). The Great Northern Handicap is a time-honoured race at Roebourne that has a habit of producing exciting finishes and last Saturday was no exception with four horses hitting the line and only a breath of air separated them. Very few Roebourne meetings go by without Exmouth trainer Peter Dellar grabbing a victory and on Saturday it was his Incoherent that raced to victory in the $12,000 Pilbara Echo Cossack Handicap(1,200m). Ridden perfectly by Noel Rudland, Incoherent let the speedsters go ahead and then the six-year old gelding got into the race at the right time to hold off a late challenge from the very consistent Sneaky Jockey. Eliza Finger celebrated her first winner as a senior rider when Keep Her Secret scored in the $8,000 LJ Hooker Maiden (1,200m). Racing continues at Port Hedland this Sunday with historic Roebourne race course to host its Ladies Day on Saturday July 13.
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Personal bests continue to be beaten as Karratha’s little athletes gathered for another successful night of competition night on Friday June 21 at Bulgarra oval. With so many great results, it was good to see the kids competing against each other and understanding that it is about improving each week and beating your personal best. PB highlights on track included top efforts over 200m with Jordyn Penman posting 43.71 in the Under 7 girls, Bradley Wooldridge running 42.96 in the boys and Zoe Patterson achieving a new PB of 37.24 in the Under 11 girls. In the 60m Hurdles, Adam Giltrow took more than four seconds off his previous PB for a time of 14.21. In the Under 10 girls, Sommer Dew smashed her previous PB for the hurdles by more than five seconds to record a time of 15.81. The 400m saw Hannah Gibbs take 30 seonds off her time previous best time to complete the event in 1m41s. The field events saw Te-Ariki Waipouri add and extra 2.75m
to his previous PB in the javelin, throwing12.96m. Connor McGlade had a massive throw in the discus beating his previous best by 3.5m to record a distance of 11.44m. There were big improvements all round in the High Jump with Jessen Cresswell adding 28cm to his previous PB at 1.08m. This is just a small sample of what was a great night for PBs. Well done to all the
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Record turnout of riders tackle six-hour race By Ben Leahy Visiting Perth rider Michael Kerklaan capped a successful trip north last weekend as he took home the solo victory in Karratha’s six-hour mountain bike enduro race, this year contested by a record 86 cyclists.
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And it was Kerklaan who dominated from the outset as he completed 13 laps in six hours to finish ahead of local rider Richie Chipman on 12 laps in the men’s solo, while Mikayla Smith took the women’s title with eight laps. Toby and Nick Muller were the fastest team over the course as they blazed through 14 laps to beat home Shannon Tunstead and Kim Sparks on 13 laps in the men’s duo category.
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“I loved it – it was one of the best events I’ve been to for some time,” said Kerklaan, who has competed around Australia and next year travels to South Africa for the famed Epic mountain bike stage race.
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The Pilbara’s closest thing to the Tour de France, the Burrup Mountain Bike Club’s Dr Baynton’s 6 Hour Remedy race took men and women’s solo, duo and team riders over a rocky nine kilometre off-road loop.
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“I’ve had a chat to a few of my mountain biking friends in Perth, who are already saying that they’ll come up next year.” Fellow Perth rider Dylan Cross, who finished third in the men’s solo, agreed. With visiting riders housed for free at the Ibis Styles Hotel and in local homes, he was able to use his frequent flyer points to get a flight to Karratha for $57 and do the trip on the cheap. “It was a no brainer to come up – even if I had to spend a couple of hundred dollars more, I still would have had a blast,” Cross said.
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And along with the race organisers and friendly locals, Cross also singled out Karratha’s trails for praise. “You guys are spoilt for trails because, one, there is some unique, really fun stuff, and, two, it is so close to town,” he said. Among other results on the day, the fourmember My First Foresome won the team’s category with 13 laps, while the Dust Bunnies’ Carly Doyle and Sally Smith won the women’s duo with 10 laps. Husband and wife team Mitch and Amanda Ewin won the mixed duo with 11 laps and the BRS Racing Team was the first team home in the social category over the shorter six-kilometre loop. The Dust Bunnies were also unanimous victors in the best costume category and were party stalwarts in the after race celebrations that extended past 2am. Steve McLeod was arguably the most famous racer on the day – not only was he a member of the My First Foresome team but the Sorry Steve and The New Steve & Trev teams were also named in his honour. Visiting rider Bart King laid claims to being called the event’s iron man. As well as completing 11 laps as a solo rider, he also drove an hour back to the Cape Preston mine once the event finished at 9pm so he could start an early morning shift at work. Back in Perth, meanwhile, Kerklaan is now facing the decision whether to keep spruiking Karratha’s six-hour race to his city buddies or preserve it as a hidden secret. By winning the Karratha event, he picked up points for the WA enduro race series that his main rivals missed out on. “That is the thing, I’m torn between telling everybody about it and how good it is or just keeping it to myself and basking in the glory,” he said with a laugh. The Burrup Mountain Bike Club wishes to thank six-hour sponsors Scott Cycles, Karratha Earthmoving, Opportunities Without Boundaries, Galvin Plumbing Supplies, Horizon Power, Pharmacy Help, Life and Soul, Abundance Health, Reece. Multi Service Group and Tru Blu Hire. The club’s next event is a skills clinic on July 2021, visit www.home.spin.net.au/burrupmb for details.
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• Riders make their way around the course as Dust Bunnies Sally Smith and Carly Doyle rug up after the event. Photos by Damien Muller.
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Karratha’s Watling motors to top result in desert race By Jamie Nicolaou Karratha motocross ace Jake Watling has shown his class by finishing second in a field packed with leading Australian dirt bikers at an enduro event held near Carnarvon last weekend. Competitors in the Doorawarrah 500 had their skills tested as they raced 500km over a course that crossed ridges and soft sand hills, fast flat claypans, a small rocky section and dry dusty plains. Riding a Suzuki RMZ 450, Watling started the weekend strongly by finishing second in the 10km prologue on Friday
June 21, before racing hard to maintain that position over the next two days. Motorex KTM sponsored rider Ben Grabham from New South Wales was first over the finishing line, while Rod Faggotter from Queensland came home third. Held for the first time at Doorawarrah Station, 100km east of Carnarvon, the Doorawarrah 500 is the first event in the three-race WA Desert Racing Tri Series that also includes races near Port Hedland and Newman. With $80,000 in total prize money up for grabs, the Tri Series attracts top riders from across
the country, such as Ben Grabham, Matt Fish, Jehi Willis, Coby Willis and Rob Faggoter. Grabham alone has previously won the Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs and competed in the famous Dakar Rally. Karratha’s two other hopefuls at the Doorawarrah 500, brothers Adam and Luke Clay, raced well in the prologue and had solid rides on Saturday with Adam finishing the day in fourth and Luke seventh out of about 140 riders. And despite some bad luck on Sunday with both brothers having rear tyre problems, they had still
• Top three place-getters Faggotter, Grabham and Watling
Pindan Dashers rev up for feature race By Brett Hinkley
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Motocross had a big start to 2013 at Wickham with the first three competition rounds producing top racing and the club now gearing up for its annual Pindan Dash blue ribbon event. Nominations for this year’s Pindan Dash on July 7 are flowing in at a steady rate and it is already shaping up to be another great event. Going on the numbers from previous years, the Wickham, Roebourne and Point Samson Motocross Club are expecting large numbers in all classes across the field. The prize money pool and trophy is the largest amount the bluc has paid out for a Pindan Dash due to good sponsorship for 2013 and there will also be prizes for hole shot on round 2 of every class. In addition to the Pindan Dash, the club’s opening rounds of racing have been great, with the track still in top condition following the recent rains and upgrades made to the 50cc track for the kids.
The club facilities continue to improve with every race event and this includes the lush green camping grounds that provide a fantastic spot for families to stay overnight. WRAPS wishes to thank its volunteers, supporters and 2013 sponsors for their efforts so far as well as Barry and Sue Branch, who have worked tirelessly for the past seven years, since founding the club. For more information about the Pindan Dash or WRAPs events, please contact Brett on 0447 200 996.
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• Adam and Luke Clay earnt their place in the top ten
done enough to secure their place inside the top ten with Adam finishing seventh and Luke ninth outright. Luke finished second in class in E3. The next round will be in July at Indee Station, 65km south of Port Hedland, where a number of riders will be out to resurrect their series after a poor start last weekend. 2012 Indee winner Matt Fish and 2011 winner Jehi Willis will aim to overcome mechanical issues last weekend and put pressure on the other riders. As winner of the Doorawarrah 500, Ben Grabham is the only competitor still eligible for the $20,000 bonus that goes to a rider if they win all three races. Yet he is sure to feel pressure from the rest of the field as the Indee is renowned for being notoriously tough on bike and rider. If you would like to watch some of the best desert racers in the state and country, be sure to head to Indee Station for the second round of the WA Desert Racing Tri-Series from July 12-14. Camping facilities are available.
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Bluewater Tackle Exmouth Fishing Report By Jenni Gates
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My goodness, could it rain any more this year? So far it has been the wettest year that many locals can remember. Although the rain can deter you from fishing, the good news is that when we get good falls of rain, it helps for even better fishing in the following months. I’m sure that the good rainfall will push nutrients into the gulf, particularly on the eastern side, which in turn creates good food for everything else further up the food chain. And a healthy gulf, means a lot more here than most people realise. Fred and Martina Frayne are an Irish couple visiting from Germany. The two travellers came here for the fishing and diving and the general marine-life experience that Ningaloo offers. The two had some amazing diving and are
now set to get out and have some fun catching fish from the shore. They are set up with some travel rods and reels purchased locally, along with soft plastics, poppers, metal slices and some wet weather gear! The two are keen to catch and release fish and according to reports the queenfish have been biting on the high tide south of Bundegi lately. Chasing queenfish on the low tide in this area can be tricky and usually means wading out quite some distance and then moving back to shore as the tide comes in. However, the silver speedsters have been showing up in good numbers on the high tide and this makes it easier for anglers. The metal lures cast far and retrieved quickly should work well on the queenfish, while small poppers and soft
plastics can also result in a bite or two. We recommend single barbless hooks for ease of release when chasing sports fish that are to be returned to the water. Last week we spoke about the results of the Exmouth classic and attached this week is a pic of some of the great reef fish caught during the competition. Pictured are Dirk Clatworthy and his team who won the Champion Boat section. Jarrod Faithful caught the heaviest red emperor, weighing 9.1kg and the juniors caught some great fish too, with all juniors getting the opportunity to choose a lure for their next fishing venture. The next EGFC event is the Ultra-Light tournament, which is to be held on August 6-8. For full details go to www.egfc.com.au.
Hipbone Sticking Out is a play written with and for the Roebourne community, bringing the Pilbara alive through song, dance and stories. Woodside-operated Pluto LNG is proud to support this landmark production by Big hART, through Woodside’s Conservation Agreement with the Australian Government. Three years in the making, we wish the cast and crew all the best for the national debut at the Canberra Theatre Centre on 3 July.
• Champion Boat section winners Dirk Clatworthy and his team • Jarrod Faithful with his winning red emperor which weighed in at 9.1kg