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Dirt masters | Page 30 Karratha’s dirt bikers starred during last weekend’s Desert Races Tri Series event held in the red dust of Indee Station, near Port Hedland.

Action stations The Pilbara Regiment conducted marine exercises in the waters off Dampier last week as the Shire of Roebourne puts its hand up to host a planned increase in military personnel stationed in the North West.

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Man stabbed at café in domestic

By Tamara Binamat A man was stabbed in the chest with a pocketknife in a domestic incident at a café in Wedge Street, Port Hedland last Thursday July 11.

Port Hedland Police said the man and woman were reportedly involved in an argument before the 27-year-old woman lunged at the 37-year-old man.

The man entered the shop and told the shopkeeper he had been stabbed and to call police.

The offender admitted to the shop owner she had indeed wounded the man.

Police attended and took statements, but the man refused to assist police or accept any help.

While police were talking to the offender the victim walked away and was not located again by police.

Although the man did not want to involve police, due to the woman making an admission to a domestic violence situation and the fact there was evidence and a witness, police were required to act anyway.

The woman was charged with one count of wounding and was refused bail.

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Karratha hopes to host future defence base the North West – a Defence Force Posture Review, a Defence Force White Paper and a Senate committee,” Adams said.

“They all produced reports that said the same thing – that there needs to be a greater defence presence in the North West of Australia.

“We here at the Shire of Roebourne have hosted at least seven or eight delegations from the … army, navy and air force over the last 18 months. “[So we asked], ‘You’ve all been up here and had a look, we’ve been talking about it a long time, when do we start seeing some action?’ “[And] the strong feedback from the Minister for Defence’s office was, ‘Yes we all agree [that there needs to be a stronger military presence in the region] and 2014 is the year for action’.

“We saw that as a positive sign.”

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a stronger military presence in the region.

The Australian Defence Force is likely to announce a planned increase in its presence in the North West as early as 2014, according to local Shire staff.

The Pilbara’s resources assets account for about one-sixth of the nation’s gross domestic product but some argue that its offshore oil and gas facilities, in particular, are vulnerable to security threats.

Shire of Roebourne chief executive officer Chris Adams said staff from the Minister of Defence’s office had told him during recent meetings in Canberra that “2014 was a year of action” on the issue.

The Shire of Roebourne’s Adams said that while the Minister of Defence’s staff were keen to build the region’s military presence, they didn’t reveal what shape this might take.

“They acknowledged that there had been a lot of talk, that there had been a lot of studies and reports, and they were confident that 2014 would start to see movement in this area,” Adams said.

However, members of a recent senate committee into defence in the North West were keen to see a new naval base established in the region, possibly at Dampier.

The assurance comes as government and business leaders have long called for

“There has now been three fairly substantial reports prepared on defence in

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Adams said the Shire is keen to host any future military facility, including a potential new naval base.

“We clearly want to be considered highly in the mix, we think it makes sense for them to be here as the largest population centre in the North West,” Adams said. “[But] I’m sure Broome, Port Hedland and Exmouth have very strong reasons why they want them there as well.

“Clearly, an increased military presence is first and foremost about economic security for the region.

“We’ve got some of the world’s largest projects here and we don’t have a lot of obvious defence presence in the region.

“So protecting the economy of Australia and also protecting the global supply chain makes sense to

“But secondly, growing a defence presence [in the Shire of Roebourne] will help grow a whole range of small businesses, help grow our population and help grow services, such as medical and education services.”

But while the Shire welcomes any future facilities, it is also keen to see they are well planned.

“I see this as almost like another mining boom where traditionally decisions get made in a mining boom and we are left on the back foot because we don’t have enough houses, we don’t have enough infrastructure,” Adams said. “[So] we are trying to keep in contact with the Department of Defence so that if they do decide it is Karratha where they want to be, we are on the front foot and we are ready for them.”

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The Smith Family continued their program to hand out refurbished computers to financially disadvantaged families in the Pilbara at a ceremony at Lotteries House on July 16.

The Tech Pack Project aims to improve community digital literacy by providing computers at no cost to children and their families, who may not otherwise be able to afford them The motivation for the project comes from Australian Bureau of Statistics’ figures that indicate only 47 per cent of financially disadvantaged families have access to a computer at home, compared with 89 per cent in higher income earning groups.

“Families can use computers for homework and keeping in touch with family members whilst improving their literacy, they shouldn’t be left behind just because they don’t have access to a computer at home,” Pilbara Team Leader for the Smith Family Daphne Trevurza said.

The Smith Family said that research shows access to information, communication and technology can increase study

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• Local Government Minister Tony Simpson with the Shire of Ashburton Councillors

Ashburton Shire holds its first council Carbon ‘tax’ tops meeting following suspension Shire of Ashburton Councillors reconvened for their first Ordinary Meeting on July 17 as they focus on governance training and the responsibilities of a Council following a probity audit and six-month suspension.

Local Government Minister Tony Simpson attended the meeting along with a mentoring panel, which has been established to provide support to Council and Shire staff for the next six months.

Mr Simpson encouraged the Council to fulfill their roles to the standard expected by local communities.

“The past few months have seen many positive changes occur within the Shire of Ashburton,” Mr Simpson said.

“We’ve seen training for Councillors and the appointment of a monitoring and mentoring panel.”

Training was conducted through the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the WA Local Government Association.

“The training was a great opportunity for Councillors to refocus on the role and structure of local government, meeting processes, land use planning and ethical responsibilities,” Mr Simpson said.

The Council was suspended for six months in December 2012 and Commissioner Ronald Yuryevich appointed to run it.

Councillors were reinstated on June 12, and a mentoring panel set up to help Council improve its decision-making and meeting processes, provide advice to elected members and senior staff, and monitor Council business.

Panel members include Cr Karen Chappel, deputy president of the Local

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Government Advisory Board and Shire President of Morawa, Don Burnett, the CEO of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire and Jenni Law from the Department of Local Government.

The Shire also announced the appointment of Neil Hartley as chief executive officer on July 17.

Hartley will be leaving his current role as CEO for the City of Kwinana and has more than 35-years experience working for local governments.

“I feel very privileged to be offered the opportunity to be the Shire of Ashburton’s CEO,” Hartley said.

“Especially during a time when the Shire is growing very quickly and is making such a considerable contribution to local communities, and also to the entire nation.”

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By Ben Leahy Abolishing the carbon “tax” and restarting the cattle live export trade to Indonesia have topped the election promises of the recently selected Liberal and National party candidates for the Federal seat of Durack.

Kick starting their election campaigns, The Nationals candidate Shane Vanstyn and Liberal Party candidate Melissa Price both made flying visits to the Pilbara last week.

The Liberals’ Price said a focus for her party was immediately removing the mining tax and carbon emission trading scheme as well as cutting red tape regarding environmental approvals for mining projects.

“Once we get rid of those things we start to bring down the cost of living ... then we start to get some confidence back in the economy,” Price said.

The Nationals’ Vanstyn also targeted the carbon trading scheme.

“This is now the second Labor Prime Minister to say that there will be no carbon tax under a government they lead,” Vanstyn said. “[But] ETS is, of course, just another fancy name for a carbon tax … and it is going to hit Durack the hardest when it applies to onroad trucking.

“You often hear the call that the carbon tax will only apply to

certain large emitters, well a lot of the goods that come up here are carried by large carriers such as Linfox.

“You will also see entities such as Coles and Woolworths, who move their groceries around depots in Perth prior to being transported to places like Karratha, will also be liable to the carbon tax.

“And these supermarkets and trucking companies will not absorb the costs, it is instead going to be passed on in the form of high food and goods prices.”

Vanstyn also said that only a change of government could restart the live export trade to Indonesia.

He said Australians needed to understand that many places in Indonesia lacked refrigeration and so needed live animals to get their access to meat supplies.

“It is critical for Australians to understand that the market in Indonesia is not just about reeducating Indonesia or giving it a hard time,” Vanstyn said.

“This is a market of a few hundred million people who don’t have access to refrigeration and often access their protein supply through wet butchers.”

Both Vanstyn and Price have links to the resources industry with the Nationals’ candidate currently a director of Yamatji Mining and Civil and the Liberals’ nominee a lawyer in the mining and grain sectors.

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National mental health chairman visits Hedland

By Ben Leahy Professor Allan Fels visited Port Hedland last week to meet with the community and the mining sector in his role as the chair of the National Mental Health Commission.

Professor Fels said the aim of the visit was to talk to as many people as possible because the commission relied heavily on personal stories when preparing its reports for the Federal Government.

He said individual stories from Pilbara residents could ultimately have a direct impact on the country’s mental health policy.

“We are the national body and we do a report on our findings, but we are slightly more story based than other reporters,” professor Fels said.

comes as debate continues into the extent of mental health issues among fly-in, fly-out workers and how to best support this workforce.

Speaking before his arrival in the Pilbara last Thursday, Professor Fels said the commission planned to meet with members of the mining industry to hear about the “unique challenges of fly-in, fly-out communities”.

But he said the visit was also part of a national alliance between the commission and the Australian business and small business councils to promote mental health issues at work.

The alliance’s aim is to get more people with mental health issues into the workforce and to help train business managers in how to deal with people when they have problems at work.

on resources.

“Small businesses don’t escape [this issue] because, if one in five Australians have a mental health problem each year, it is going to affect both the small and big businesses,” he said.

Professor Fels said the ability of people with mental health issues to gain employment often played a big role in their treatment.

“A whole of life approach, including access to accommodation and work without being discriminated against, is bigger than clinical [treatment],” he said.

“We see accommodation as a key issue, also.

“If people are not happy with their accommodation, it is not easy to treat them for their mental health issues.”

Business-provided mental health services on the rise Police uncover stolen “It is often much more powerful to tell an individual story than just using data.”

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get to know that the individual’s attended,” Rodgers said.

Employer sponsored mental health programs are increasing in the Pilbara, according to local health professional Caroline Rodgers.

She added that mental health issues were not confined to FIFO workers.

With National Mental Health Chairperson professor Fels recently in town to promote mental health awareness, Rodgers from Karratha Psychologists said a number of local businesses were already implementing Employee Assistance Programs.

Designed to help employees manage personal problems that might affect their health or workplace performance, EAPs often include subsidised mental health services, such as counselling.

“The most common issues we deal with [in the Pilbara] are depression, anxiety and relationship issues followed by workplace problems,” Rodgers said.

And a growing number of these appointments are referrals through EAPs “whereby staff come and see us and we bill the company with no cost at all to the employee”.

“These sessions are fully confidential, the company doesn’t

“It is irrelevant whether it is FIFO or local, we get a mixed blend of both,” Rodgers said.

With Rio Tinto expanding its mining operations near Newman, Karratha Psychologists have also been picking up more work from the East Pilbara town.

“We are doing a growing number of site visits and classes,” Rodgers said.

She said her team often held workshops, such as managing anxiety and stress in times when construction projects are due to finish.

They have also put together toolbox sessions on parenting and managing relationships from a distance and controlling drug and alcohol use.

Yet despite an increase in mental health awareness, Rodgers said there was still a need for an increase in services in the Pilbara.

People wishing to make an appointment with Karratha Psychologists do not need a GP referral and can get more information by calling 6201 6240.

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The commission also planned to meet with Indigenous communities in the Pilbara to understand more about the challenges they face.

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Port Hedland Police said a woman suspected of stealing from her boss was caught out when the property was posted on Facebook for sale or use.

A Port Hedland business owner allowed the offender to manage the business while he was out of town.

On his return he noticed objects such as beds, tables, televisions and other household items missing.

He reported the situation to police who investigated the only person who had access to the premises.

Over a period of time from January to June police found that person had offered items for sale on social

The woman was caught when she advertised a room for rent “fully furnished” and when police went to investigate, they located the missing items.

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Police interviewed the woman who made partial admissions, and she was charged with possessing stolen property or property suspected of being unlawfully obtained.

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Pilbara geology inspires award winning artist

By Ben Leahy

He said it was this idea to try and paint concepts that are hard to comprehend

Pilbara residents visiting Cossack in the

or objects that are invisible, which was

coming weeks as part of the Cossack Art

driving his work.

Awards have the chance to not only view exhibited artworks but also see last year’s award winning artist in action.

Caspar Fairhall won the main prize at last year’s awards for his piece Asteroid III, and, as part of his prize, he has been sponsored to undertake a three-week artist’s residency at Cossack.

a piece of sedimentary rock that he had found near Cossack.

He said the rock was approximately 2.5bn

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sedimentary layers revealed information about changing time.

And when looking for a subject to paint during his residency, it was not the beautiful 1800s-era Cossack buildings or the Indigenous culture dating back tens of thousands of years that caught his eye.

Instead, it was the Pilbara rocks.

“The earth’s crust in the Pilbara dates back nearly 3.5bn years,” Caspar said.

“It is in general the oldest geological

The rock’s magnetite layer, for instance, was produced as a reaction between iron and oxygen and highlights a period in which more oxygen was spilling into the atmosphere and, as a by product, producing more life on the planet.

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subsequently

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its layers.

“I’m trying to come up with images that

– there is one region in South Africa of a

have some sense of the unapproachable

similar age and that is it.”

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As an example, when the Pilbara Echo visited, Caspar was working on painting

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By Tamara Binamat You might have heard a new voice on the airwaves this week, but the man behind the voice is certainly no stranger to the North West.

ABC North West Local Radio has a new station manager and breakfast announcer, and Alex Hyman has plenty of stories to tell.

He trekked his way up to Karratha with his wife and baby, but it was not long ago Hyman was a rural reporter in Kununurra for ABC Kimberley.

After gallivanting around the East Kimberley, Hyman was back down south as the producer and roving reporter for Perth’s number one breakfast show with Eion Cameron.

Not only is Hyman accomplished behind the radio scenes, he’s been on the wireless too with long-running Australian band Red Jezabel, who he assures us is still very much together, although he is now a reverse fly in, fly out drummer.

The band was founded 17 years ago and actually performed at a Spinifex Spree Carnival in Port Hedland in 2009.

2013’s Spinifex Spree will be held next weekend, but this time headlined by Perth Band China Doll.

More recently, Alex has covered stories from the North West such as the Gascoyne floods and certain cyclones, and looks forward to investigating industries such

as farming and mining.

“On the lighter side, [I’m looking forward to] getting out and discovering the people,” Hyman said.

“It’s a unique part of the world and I think the people that choose to live here have a different outlook on life and an adventurous spirit.”

Alex has only lived in Karratha a short time but has already been out exploring the stories of our community, including joining a kangaroo and damper cook up at a reserve in Roebourne with some Aboriginal elders.

“That’s not something you do in Mount Lawley on a mid-week afternoon!”

Hyman said.

“That was fantastic and they were lovely and those kind of experiences are what I’d love to do on as many occasions as possible.

“I’m happy to be here, the family’s happy to be here and we can’t wait to get out and get amongst it all.”

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Port Hedland’s Wanangkura stadium and its blue, cubed construction has been shortlisted for a 2013 World Architecture Festival Award in the Sports Category.

Wanangkura will be up against two entries from Australia as well as buildings in Russia, Slovakia, the Philippines and the UK. The 4,500m2 Hedland stadium features a 400-seat indoor stadium with a variety of sporting courts and fields as well as facilities to host cultural events.

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RCF manages more than $3bn on behalf of mostly US institutions – many of whom are education institutions – with instructions to invest in the global mining industry.

But while I work as a fund manager now, I come from a working-class family.

It was exciting to be able to return to My father was an electrician and the Pilbara recently with the University of Western Australia in its centenary year as my sister and three brothers pursued vocational careers, with two of them part of the UWA Gives Back program. ultimately completing university degrees I recall vivid memories of my positive as mature-age students. childhood and education living in the Their achievements highlight that remote mining communities of Dampier, there are different pathways to success in Karratha and Newman in the late 1960s life and while regional schooling can be and ’70s. challenging, it should not be considered a After completing my entire high school major impediment. education at Mt Newman, I was the The recent UWA Gives Back trip fortunate beneficiary of a BHP scholarship, was all about engaging, interacting which enabled me to attend UWA and and, importantly, reassuring regional complete a B.Ec (Hons) in 1984. students that they should never feel their In the nearly 30 years since then, I have opportunities are limited. worked interstate and abroad, culminating That being said it is imperative that in a position as a partner and co- founder corporations and individuals – whether in 1998 of the US based private equity firm for commercial reasons or purely from a Resource Capital Funds. philanthropic perspective – support the aspirations of regional students to seek higher education and alternative career choices.

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Aspire UWA, in particular, works with partner schools, such as Newman SHS, to increase participation in higher education.

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From creating the first maps and painted depictions of the human face to completing the earliest open sea crossing, Australia’s Indigenous people have accomplished some of the world’s most impressive achievements, according to a new television program.

First Footprints screening on the ABC tells the more than 50,000-year history of Indigenous people in Australia using oral histories, art sites never before seen on TV and the latest archaeological discoveries.

The epic tale, told in four episodes, spans ice ages when people shared the land with 6m lizards and giant marsupial lions, a period of global warming when 25 per cent of greater Australia receded into the oceans and the agricultural age.

First Footprints producers Martin Butler and Bentley Dean said the program relied heavily on rock art sites, such as those in the Pilbara’s Murujuga National Park, to tell the story of Australia’s first people.

“For the first time on television the stunning achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal ancestors are brought to life,” the duo said.

“The wealth of the rock art in Australia, and the way it can inform our knowledge of the past, is truly breathtaking.

“There’s more rock art here than in most of the rest of the world put together.”

With First Footprints broadcasting to a national audience, the program has added to long running calls for rock art on the Burrup Peninsula, known to traditional owners as Murujuga, to be World Heritage-listed.

University of Western Australia archaeologist and professor Peter Veth, who appears on the ABC program, said the peninsula contains more than a million engravings.

“It’s probably the world’s largest rock art province and it has been found to have the values required for world heritage listing,” he said.

“A unique asset like this is of human faces and set up trade networks Pitjantjatjara’s Wadi Nyi Nyi Dreaming outstanding universal value and deserves across the country.

Story – possibly the oldest religious story special attention.”

Later episodes visit the world’s oldest in the world.

Along with Murujuga, Australia battle scenes in Arnhem Land and a Episode Two: The Great Drought of the contains tens of millions more engravings period of global warming when coastlines First Footprints series screens on ABC on with 4,000 art sites located near the were flooded in an event told in the Sunday July 21 at 9.25pm. country’s most populous city Sydney.

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Pilbara soldiers conduct marine exercises in Dampier waters

By Ben Leahy Karratha’s Pilbara Regiment took to the waters off Dampier last week to put members of its Operational Support Squadron and Regimental Headquarters through three-days of waterborne familiarisation training.

With giant iron ore and LNG bulk carriers in the background, the Regimental Headquarters and Operational Support Squadron practised the ability to use zodiac craft to get into positions suitable for conducting reconnaissance and surveillance.

Major Damien Casey said the group practiced scenarios in which they would use zodiacs to navigate to a location, such as an island, hide the marine craft and then set up observation posts.

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By Ben Leahy Junior artists in Wickham, Tom Price and Paraburdoo took part in art workshops over the past two weeks as the region counts down to the Cossack Art Awards beginning this Saturday July 20.

Run by Awesome Arts and local shires, the young participants in the workshops worked with visiting artists to explore light and how it can transform the way we see things in our daily lives.

Artists Fleur Hockey and Tara Daniel ran the This Little Light program in Wickham and Fleur said the radiant light in the Pilbara was perfect for the workshop’s focus on shadows.

“Today, we have been doing shadows, so we’ve done silhouette pictures on the ground and the children have been making shadow puppets – so the light quality in Wickham works really well,” Fleur said.

“We are also showing

• Tom Price students drew inspiration from the northern lights the kids different kinds of performances by professionals, who have done shadow puppetry only using their bodies or their hands, while the older kids have been using iPads to make stop-motion animation movies as well.

Children in Paraburdoo, meanwhile, focused on light from the sky as they navigated through an obstacle course, using the stars and the moon

as a compass.

In Tom Price, the students created a moving sculpture drawing inspiration from the northern lights.

Artists Fleur Hockey and Tara Daniel will also have a stall at the Cossack Family Day on July 21 in which some of the Wickham student’s artwork will be displayed and where visitors will be able to create face masks using glow in the dark paint.

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Army cadets meet for Karratha camp

By Ben Leahy Army cadets from Port Hedland and Karratha met in the Pilbara Regiment’s barracks last week to practise army drills, clean rifles, inspect trucks and learn more about life in the military.

With between 40 and 50 per cent of current Australian defence personnel having spent time in the cadets during their childhood, the program is an important recruiting ground for the military.

However, Major JJ Steensma said that the camps also helped the secondary school-aged cadets to develop important life skills.

“The aim of the cadets is to be a

youth development organisation where we give the children skills ranging from communications to inspecting trucks and teaching discipline through things like drills,” Major Steensma said.

A particular focus is on developing the ability of the cadets to act as leaders and speak in public.

During the camp, they give briefings to officers and are tasked with taking charge of operations, such as marching a patrol or co-ordinating the movement of army supplies.

“We are constantly challenging the kids, pushing them a little bit further than they think they can push themselves and watching how they grow and develop into

far better children,” Major Steensma said.

Major Steensma said the cadets also hope to help make a difference to the lives of Indigenous kids in Roebourne through partnerships with local non-government organisations and the Roebourne Senior High School.

He said an Army Indigenous Battalion based in Darwin was having success recruiting and producing Aboriginal soldiers and officers.

And the communication skills learnt in the army are something Major Steensma is passionate about.

Now a member of the Army Reserve, he has taken those skills outside of the defence force and is currently studying a Phd in

Law with a view to acting as an arbitrator in international dispute resolution.

Port Hedland Year 12 student Yvonne Lamprecht said she has also benefited from her time in the cadets.

“I’ve really improved my confidence throughout army cadets,” Yvonne said.

“I speak to a lot of people now whereas I used to hide behind everybody.”

And as someone who races stock cars on the speedway, Yvonne’s passion has led her to apply to join the Army as a vehicle mechanic once her school studies are completed this year.

She hopes her time as an army mechanic not only fast tracks her career but also her times on the racetrack.

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Run by UK-based wildlife not-forprofit group Wildscreen, Arkive is an educational project backed by leading conservationists, including David Attenborough and Britain’s Prince Phillip.

Wildscreen chief executive Richard Edwards said the site included games and quizzes that can be used to help teach a range of subjects from science and maths to art.

“Our suite of award-winning formal educational resources … are designed to engage today’s digitally-savvy students and encourage the next generation of conservationists,” Edwards said.

The inclusion of Barrow Island’s animals on the site recognises the island’s unique position as an important Class A Nature Reserve and the location of Australia’s largest onshore oil fields.

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Home to many rare land, marine and cave-dwelling animals, almost 2,800 species have so far been recorded on the 234 square kilometre island.

is currently leading the development of the Gorgon Project in the area, which is one of the largest liquefied natural gas projects in the world.

Yet despite drilling 900 wells in the area, Chevron says it has preserved all of Barrow’s native species and implemented quarantine controls that have prevented cats, foxes and other invasive species from getting a foothold on the island.

Chevron has also partnered with Wildscreen to supply much of the material now on the Arkive website.

The company’s environment manager Russell Lagdon has even contributed many of his own photos to the website and said Chevron engaged with a range of organisations to support their conservation programs.

“We are committed to safeguarding Barrow Island’s conservation values and have a world-class quarantine management system for the Gorgon project that protects the flora and fauna from introduced competitors and predators,” Lagdon said.

Barrow Island has about 400 species of plants, 13 terrestrial native mammal species, 110 bird species, 43 terrestrial reptile species, 1200 species of terrestrial invertebrates and 60 species of subterranean fauna.

Barrow is also one of the few Australian landscapes still free of cattle, sheep, cats and foxes.

Animals of note on the island and in its waters are the Main’s frog, which can sustain itself in a cacoon of water during dry spells, humpback whales, rare flatback turtles and the burrowing bettong that is now only found on a few Australian islands.

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Onslow community celebrate NAIDOC with footy and food and former AFL players Travis Gaspar and Ben Cousins acting as mentors.

Chevron Australia and traditional owners of the land, the Thalanyji people, hosted a community celebration with celebrity Chef Mark Olive, who entertained the crowd with a cooking demonstration using native food.

The Onslow community celebrated NAIDOC Week with huge selection of events for the community.

One of the highlights was a community football match organised by V-Swans.

The Inspired Living team was in Onslow to run community sports and healthy lifestyle clinics, with cricket legend Geoff Marsh

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By Brenton Reynolds After hitting a high of 5,250 on May 15 the ASX200 was sold off 618 points (11.8%) to hit a low of 4,632 on June 25.

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Our third strong showing in as many weeks saw the ASX200 close at 4,973 points on Friday July 12, up 2.7% for the week and 7.3% off its low in June.

Orica is a leading provider of explosives and chemicals to the global mining industry Strong technological knowledge, strict regulatory requirements, global scale Many viewed this sell off and a duopoly position as necessary as the market in the key Australian explosives market earn it a had become expensive on narrow economic moat. many metrics, the bounce Operating margins and we have seen since is very return on equity are high encouraging and I’m hopeful and should improve further we will see it continue. as a strong organic growth strategy helps build scale In global economic news and profitably. the US economy added With a strong yield of 195,000 jobs in June while 4.4% and a turnaround the unemployment rate in sentiment towards the remained unchanged at mining sector Orica offers a solid investment prospect.

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Hartleys rates Orica as an This beat economists’ accumulate and has a fair estimates of 160,000 value of $26. available at short notice across Australia - regional & metro additional jobs for the ORI closed Tuesday July 16 at $21 per share month.

Onslow businesses will soon have access to a range of support services, with recruitment underway for a full-time business development facilitator to be based in the town.

Chevron has partnered with the Small Business Centre West Pilbara as part of an economic development program in the region to build local business capacity and capability.

SBCWP Manager Rachel Whiting told a recent Onslow Industry Forum the partnership had enabled the centre to

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Chevron Australia Economic Development Advisor Lee Sweeney said Chevron recognised contributing to the economy beyond direct operations improves the quality of life for communities.

“Our partners support and empower individuals to create new and diverse businesses, increase the availability of locally provided goods and services and contribute to the community’s economic growth and diversity,” he said.

Business growth throughout regional and rural centres

By Keiran Sullivan, Director, RSM Bird Cameron Small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners in regional centres and rural areas are keeping pace with those in capital cities, according to findings from RSM Bird Cameron’s thinkBIG 2013 study. thinkBIG 2013 measures the pulse of the Australian SME sector. It benchmarks business confidence and the attitudes of owners towards planning, growth and profitability, exit planning and superannuation. 308 business owners participated in the 2013 study, providing insights into how Australian SMEs feel about their business.

41 per cent of respondents in regional centres reported revenue growth over the past twelve months, 33 per cent reported no change and 26 per cent reported a decline.

40 per cent of respondents in rural areas reported revenue growth over the past twelve months, 32.5 per cent reported no change and 27.5 per cent reported a decline.

This is compared with 44 per cent of respondents in capital cities reporting revenue growth over the past twelve months, 32 per cent reporting no change and 24 per cent reporting a decline.

Keiran Sullivan, Director, RSM Bird Cameron, said, “The fact that businesses in regional centres and rural areas are on par for growth with capital

cities is a positive sign for continued progress over the next twelve months.”

SME owners in regional centres are most optimistic about growth in the next twelve months (69 per cent), followed by those in capital cities (65 per cent). Owners in rural areas are considerably less positive with 57.5 per cent expecting growth the next year.

“SMEs in several industries continue to struggle with the current economic conditions.

Those in agriculture, mining and manufacturing in particular see the financial impact from several difficult years. However, thinkBIG 2013 shows that business owners are resilient and looking towards a strong future,” Mr Sullivan said.

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32 per cent of businesses still don’t undertake any business planning.

More SME owners in regional centres (73 per cent) and capital cities (72 per cent) undertake formal business planning compared with those in rural areas (56 per cent). That number is on the rise, however, up from 43 per

cent in 2012.

Mr Sullivan said, “There needs to be a continued focus on planning for business owners in rural areas to ensure they reach their growth potential. All business owners should consider completing regular business plans that are updated as market and economic conditions change to ensure they have the right strategies in place for success”.

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are on the rise. SMSFs are increasingly popular with Australian SMEs. thinkBIG 2013 shows that 45 per cent of SME owners currently have a SMSF. This is an increase from 33.5 per cent in 2012.

Fewer owners in rural areas (39 per cent) have an SMSF compared with those in regional centres (51 per cent) and capital cities (47 per cent).

Mr Sullivan said, “More SME owners are seeing the benefits that come from an SMSF in terms of flexibility and control. This means the number of people that have a SMSF or are considering moving to one is rising. RSM Bird Cameron expects this trend to continue over the next twelve months”.

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By Tamara Binamat Multi-platinum album-sellers Eskimo Joe are returning to the Pilbara as part of their long-awaited Great West Tour.

The band is breaking ground in the music industry at the moment, as this tour supports their first independently released album, funded by fans

through a crowd-funding online campaign.

Eskimo Joe guitarist, Stuart MacLeod, said the trio were inspired to do a home state tour as it’s been a “long time between drinks” for most of their regional fans.

The band formed in 1997 with Kavyan Temperley on bass and vocals, Joel Quatermain on drums and MacLeod on guitar.

Eskimo Joe split from record label Warner Music to focus on a new sonic direction with the help of their fan’s input.

This tour will support their yet-tobe-released album, their first as an independent band.

“We’ve always been given creative freedom but I guess what we weren’t aware of is that subconsciously we were writing music for Eskimo Joe the band, rather than writing music for ourselves,” MacLeod said.

“We’ve had success writing a particular style of music so we figured that was the road we needed to take.

“I guess this time around we wanted to totally wipe the slate clean and start from scratch and do something that we would

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“And as a result this is the best album we’ve ever done.

“We’re really excited about it.

“I think it’s going to shock a few people and upset a few people because it wasn’t what they were after but I think in the long run it’s going to make a lot more fans.”

MacLeod describes the new album as very scarce on guitars, but features a few acoustic tracks.

He said the majority of instruments on the album include old analogue synthesizers and live drums mixed with electro drums.

“It’s a lot more groove-based - so drums and bass, [with] a bit more of the head-bobbing and the dancing going on,” MacLeod said.

“It’s a bit more of a fun time party album really, but there’s still enough dark angst in there for our old listeners.”

The band has been comparing the album to influences from Dusty Springfield to Kanye West and McLeod said they group cant wait for the fan’s reaction.

The Great West Tour audience will be treated to the full band showcasing all the classics and maybe even a few new ones.

MacLeod hinted it could be possible those at the Pilbara concerts will be the first to hear their new tracks live as they are on the record.

“We’re really looking forward to getting up there,” MacLeod said.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve been up your way and you all work pretty hard up there so hopefully [you] can unwind and have a good night.”

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Wednesday Dinner • Mussel Madness- 1/2 Kilo freshly steamed mussels with your choice of garlic or chilli sauce with garlic bread $25

Small Town playing from 5pm to 8pm

Thursday Dinner • Prawns and Horns- 350 gram T Bone Steak with U10 Prawns served with potato gratin and homemade red wine pepper jus $45

All Dinner Specials accompanied by a Schooner of Carlton Draught or a Glass of House Wine.

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Local film screening Moonrise Cinema, Karratha 35 minutes - $5 donation

Stairway to the Moon from Hearson’s Cove and Cossack

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The Walkabout Hotel, Port Hedland 8:30pm - Tickets $40

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Reggae-lovers from around the region descended on the Finny Club in South Hedland last weekend as New Zealand band Tomorrow People took to the stage.

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The group brought their “sunshine reggae” sound straight from Wellington to an appreciative audience who danced and sang along until closing time.

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KTown Musos and Jammers Night

Spinifex Spree Carnival

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Featuring Perth Band China Doll Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street, Port Hedland. 5:30-9pm

Pilbara Girl Roebourne heat A night of fashion, music and choreography. Roebourne Community Hall. All Ages, Free Entry Doors open 7pm www.goolarri.com/pilbara-girl

SUNDAY 21 The Pilbara Voice

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Featuring live band Rudely Interrupted Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street, Port Hedland 5:30-9pm

MONDAY 22 Pizza and Pint

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Moonrise Cinema Sunday 28th July 2013 Fun from 6.00pm Movie starts 7.00pm Is proudly supporting Join us as we strive to make childrens WISHES COME TRUE Sausage Sizzle • Balloons • Glitter Tattoos • Tea/ Coffee • Give a ways • Popcorn • Lolly bags • Cake Pops • Colouring in competition and McDonalds giveaways

Spinifex Spree The 2013 Spinifex Spree is nearly here, and with plenty of food stalls, sideshow alley attractions and fantastic headline entertainment, this event is guaranteed to impress everyone.

Featuring headline performances from rising Perth band China Doll this Friday night, and Melbourne-based back Rudely Interrupted on

Saturday night, the Spinifex Spree Carnival is a great warm-up to the highly anticipated North West Festival in August.

The event will also feature a guest performance by Eloy Cardenas, a Carribeanborn, Broome-based reggae artist, Everyone’s favourite sideshow alley attractions will be there, including the rides, games and showbag vans, as well as local food stalls and some from around the state.

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The unpleasant pounding and throbbing sensation of a headache is familiar to all, in fact, headaches are the most common ailment worldwide, but I’ll say it again: common does not mean normal.

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There are 31 different kinds of headaches, ranging from the mildly disruptive to the extremely debilitating in the form of a migraine.

There can be numerous reasons why they strike, such as blood sugar irregularities, eye-strain, neck tension, over exertion, dehydration and dietary deficiency.

In the case of the migraine, there is a strong genetic link in which 90 per cent of sufferers have a close relative that also suffers the condition.

Common treatment for headaches and migraines are over the counter painkillers, which offer a fast and effective pain relief.

But this relief comes with a catch – overuse can lead to users suffering rebound headaches caused by too much medication, which leads to a perpetuating cycle in which they in turn take even more and stronger painkillers.

Here are my top tips for addressing the root cause of a headache: Address stress - The most common cause of a headache is tension. Start and finish the day with a relaxing ritual, take regular breaks from your task during the day and always breathe deeply where your breath forces your belly to extend.

• Correct dehydration - It is essential to drink around two litres of water a day and more with exercise. Tea and coffee are diuretic beverages,

meaning they dehydrate you, so you may need to cut these back and also ensure extra water is consumed following drinking either of these.

• Check your posture - Many jobs are relatively sedentary, meaning you are either at a desk or in a static position most of the day, possibly causing your muscles to tense. Every hour on the hour take a quick scan of your body. Are you hunched over? Are your shoulders tight and around your ears? You may need to do some quick neck stretches to release.

• Eat regularly - Skipping meals or leaving too long between meals causes your blood sugar levels to dip, which may result in a headache. Starting off the day on the right foot is most important so make sure a wholesome breakfast is on the menu. Eggs on wholegrain toast with avocado, or an oat and nut based breakfast are good options to regulate blood sugar levels.

• Mighty magnesium Magnesium is our relaxing mineral and it eases muscles

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Food safety training for hospital staff The one-day training gave participants a chance to refresh their knowledge of food hygiene practices and was developed in response to requests from the WA Country Health Service.

A similar course was run a few weeks To ensure this, the staff recently took ago at the Pilbara Institute’s South part in Food Safety training at the Pilbara Hedland campus for staff from Hedland Institute’s Karratha Campus.

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Lorraine Fallon, who is a FSA Menu Maid at Nickol Bay Hospital said the course was “brilliant”. please send your photos to mel@pilbaraecho.com.au “I really learned a lot … it was a wonderful opportunity to get my knowledge base upto-date,” she said.

Marcia Van Dermerwe from Roebourne Hospital agreed that the course was a great way to update her knowledge of food safety.

“The lecturer, Dawn Hunter, delivered the course in a very interactive manner which was a plus,” Marcia said.

Keira Kim Bailey “Aside from building on 30 April 2013 what we already know about food safety, we also had a great time interacting with The newest addition to our Bailey family has arrived! people in the same field.”

Karen, Michael and sister Elisha are pleased to announce Lecturer Dawn Hunter with great joy the birth of Keira Kim Bailey. said participants took part Keira was born at Nickol Bay Hospital on 30th April 2013 in a variety of class-based at 01:13am. She weighed 3370 grams and measured 51 cm and work-based assessment long. activities.

“The training materials A big thank you to nanny Yin flew over from Hong Kong incorporate existing and also nanny and poppy Bailey from NSW for helping out. workplace documentation Hospital food around the world doesn’t always get the best wrap, but in the Nickol Bay and Roebourne hospitals staff are committed to producing tasty, healthy and safe meals.

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and processes to ensure that training is directly relevant to the actual work environment,” she said.

“The unit of competency delivered is a basic food safety unit from the national Health Training Package HLT07.

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CHEAP room for rent-Dampie.- $300 Singles or $325 Couples. All bills including Foxtel included.

Ducted A/C, ceiling fan in room, furnished room, outdoor bar entertaining area,large home gym, pool table,4 bedroom house close to beach at end of street. Young friendly house mates.

Dane 0401 636 147 Lodge Online for

FREE CLASSIFIEDS HOUSE for Rent in Nickol. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home built in 2007 with large shed (which also has an extra bathroom). Located in quiet cul-de-sac.

Available unfurnished at $1,400 per week or furnished at $1,600 per week. Please email ktawgrass@hotmail. com or phone 0438 418 009.

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HOUSE for Rent in Nickol. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home built in 2007 with large shed (which also has an extra bathroom). Located in quiet cul-de-sac.

Available unfurnished at $1,400 per week or furnished at $1,600 per week. Please email ktawgrass@hotmail. com or phone 0438 418 009.

HOUSE in Dampier 3x1 for rent on large block, loads of room for your boat & cars, 100m from beach and shop, great position, garden and lawn maintained for you. $1200 week please call 0409 981 370 for viewing.

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.

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Busy shopping centre with Coles as main tenant located in Perth riverside suburb of Bicton. Very high traffic store turning over $3.6 million pa.

Easy to manage 80sqm floor space with large and highly profitable greeting card sales. Staff in place.

Price reduced to $795,000 plus stock.

Holding company available to avoid stamp duty. Act now.

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HOUSE sitters available - reference and police checks phone PIP 0498 142 743 KARRATHA: 3 x 2 fully furnished TOWNHOUSE. Available immediately. $900 per week. Phone: 0437 808 747 KARRATHA: 3 x 2 fully furnished townhouse. Available immediately. $900 per week. Phone: 0437 808 747 KTA Self contained room available with own bathroom and kitchenette. $500 per week includes utilities and air-conditioning.

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Phone 08 9185 3344 LARGE room Dampier. Quiet, clean house, great spot!

Plenty of undercover parking. Price includes all utilities, WIFI, Foxtel, gym and own fridge. Massive room, can be furnished with queen bed, tallboy, etc. $450 Single, $550 couple ono. Available now. M: 0414 899 406 LARGE room Dampier. Quiet, clean house, great spot!

Plenty of undercover parking. Price includes all utilities, WIFI, Foxtel, gym and own fridge. Massive room, can be furnished with queen bed, tallboy, etc. $450 Single, $550 couple ono. Available now. M: 0414 899 406

NEW Self Contained Granny Flat in Baynton West, furnished with bed, sofa and TV. Own kitchen with stainless steel appliances and own ensuite with washing machine.

Suit single person best. $650 per week includes power, water, foxtel and TV. Available now. No party animals Please call 0417 945 734.

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ROOM FOR RENT: BULGARRA. $380.

Queen bed, Foxtel IQ box in room, Large Underground Pool, large entertaining areas in front and back. Quiet street close to back beach.

Rent includes gas, water and cable.

Females preferred, but all inquiries welcome.

0405 842 248 ROOM in new large Baynton West home. Fully furn & equip, Dbl bed, desk, chair, BIR, A/C, fan, Fox- internet & TV connections.

Quiet, clean, tidy house with landscaped gardens, plenty of parking & great atmosphere. All bills, cleaner, internet, Fox all channels inc.

Singles $450 Ph: Rod 0416 207 138

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ROOM with queen bed available immediately in Baynton, KARRATHA- $350 p/w.

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Must like dogs, would consider own pets if friendly with other animals. Call Tim 0457 108 828 for more information. accommodation wanted

HOUSE SITTERS wanted by single male pensioner, will do gardens etc. Clean living, sober habits.

Refs available. Long or short term. Ph 0439 961 534. Available after 31/7/13 (KTA area) ~~BABIES babies

PORTACOT - as new only used once $20 1st to see will buy.

Please call Kate 0409 208 067. Karratha WOODEN cot with mattress, very good condition $80.00.

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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.

NEW aluminium Stressel Mako Craft 3.75m. New 18HP Tohatso 2/S Outboard. 1 Foldaway Dunbeir Trailer, 2 PFI Lifejackets, Anchor & Ropes, Flares, Oars, Rowlocks, Fuel tank & Hose, Bull tin Fuel box. 2hrs running time. All licences with Manuel, 6mth Warranty. $6500 call Alan 0427 562 524 NEW Aluminum Stessel Mako Craft 3.75m, New 18HP Tohatsu 2/S Outboard, 1 foldaway Dunbier Trailer, 3 PF1 Life Jackets, Anchor & Rope, Flares, Oars, Rowlocks, Fuel Tank & Hose, Builtin Fuel Box. 2 HRS Running Time. All Licensed & Manuel, 6 month Warranty. Price $7200 Call Alan 0427 562 524 for more detail FREE CLASSIFIEDS

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T R A I L C R A F TTRAILBLAZER 2002 5.8, 2004 150 Saltwater 2 stroke Merc 320hrs has been serviced every 12 months Lowrance GPS, Sounder & VHF 4x GME speaker sound system Sony head unit, new seats, led deck lights, 3 anchors, trailer has new bearings and wobble rollers $$$ spent $29500 call 0415 587 774 KTA ~~CAMPING camping && outdoors OUTDOORS ENGEL COMBI FRIDGE FREEZER MT80FCP,75 LT in South Hedland, $1700 (market price $1900).

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CARAVAN 17ft good condition. New wheels & bearings.$1,550.

Port Hed. Ph Marlon on 0499 550 018 CARAVAN Reduced Bargain $15,500,18ft 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.

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FREE CLASSIFIEDS JAYCO Sterling Family Van 2006, 29ft Full ensuite separate shower/ toilet and wash basin, double bed new TECO split system aircon, new microwave, 2 bunk beds, 4 burner stove, annexe, 150L 3 way Dometic fridge oven, cupboard space L-shaped lounge, heaps of extras. $45,000 Neg. John 0458 147 331

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JAYCO Stirling 2006 23ft. Air con, fridge freezer 3-way, gas stove, full kitchen, dinette, full onsite, sliding doors, island double bed, digital TV DVD, full annex, 2x 8.5l gas bottles serviced, hot water system serviced + extras. $45,000.

Ph 0498 035 242 Karratha.

LUXURY Living Caravan 25ft, only 12 month old, Jayco Sterling Outback, Slide Out Q.B Solar 2Gel Batteries W/M 2TV,s/DVD/CD Full Awning Fully insulated D, Glass Windows A/C Large Ensuite H/ Duty Susp@Wheels Leather Recliners very moden Kitchen and lots more $98,000 ring PETER 0416 015 844 MOTORHOME For Sale. 1999 Winnebago Freeway on an Isuzu NPR 250. Loads of room and heaps of features. Sleeps up to seven people. Only $45,000. Available for viewing in Karratha.

Call 0439 695 081 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, If we took all these Over the phone It’d take all day We’d never go home Online, they’re free Let’s keep it that way But if you must call You’ll have to pay

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WINNEBAGO, 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. $22,500 ONO. Ph 9181 5485 or 0404 832 218 clothing alterations

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FREE CLASSIFIEDS employment wanted

C a r p en t e r 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 C L E A N I N G 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 ( call 0437 785 556) DREAM CLEANING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Professional cleaners, licensed tradesman, local, friendly service.

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E x p e r ience 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 E x p e r ienced Cleaner Available 7 days a week, use own cleaning products. Phone Joy on 0402327414 I wish to obtain full time admin or FIFO, mining environ comfortable five years admin exper, 15 years Microsoft exper intermediate level, can type 55 words per minute, willing to relocate and begin immediately, PPE and OH & S aware, been the only woman onsite without issues ph 0459 334 141 Ironing $30 per hour drop off in the morning pick up in the afternoon non smoker call Jane 0418 951 719 Plumber- Local experienced licensed plumber wanting work.

Small job specialist (License PL8473) Call Ian on 0419 565 485 for rent ~~ENGAGEMENTS

House 4 x 2 in Millars Well Karratha,Well presented with spacious living area, renovated bathroom, laundry, Kitchen, walk in pantry. Pool area has tropical garden with plenty of shade, parking for 5 cars.

Close to new Leisureplex, High school.

1500wk.

Please call 0409981370 to arrange viewing.

for rent

Baynton - Brand New House for Rent - $1,600.00 a week for 4 x 2, & 7 x 4 shed w/3 phrase power, double remote lock-up garage, easy gardens w/retric, side lockable gates, access driveway to back yard & 5 min walk to new park/school/day care, Alfresco & more.

Contact 0427 771 665 or 0488 166 001 Caravan space available! Room for large or small van / car / motor home.

Long or short term stay. Includes water, electricity, Foxtel, WIFI etc. $200 Per week - m: 0499 169 597 Dampier Lodge Online for

FREE CLASSIFIEDS Five bedroom 2 bathroom home in Dampier, ocean views. $1600 per week phone Terry 0497 102 438 house 4 x 2 in Millars Well Karratha,Well presented with spacious living area, renovated bathroom, laundry, Kitchen, walk in pantry. Pool area has tropical garden with plenty of shade, parking for 5 cars. Close to new Leisureplex, High school. 1500 wk. Please call 0409 981 370 to arrange viewing.

House for Rent in Nickol. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home built in 2007 with large shed (which also has an extra bathroom). Located in quiet cul-de-sac.

Available unfurnished at $1,400 per week or furnished at $1,600 per week. Please email ktawgrass@hotmail. com or phone 0438 418 009.

for rent

House in Millars Well 4x2 - pool , renovated kitchen, laundry, bathroom, 2 living areas, split A/C’s, new carpets and extra room. Lush garden with plenty of parking for 4/5 cars.

Worth a look you won’t be disappointed $1500wk neg. Please call 0409 981 370 for more information or to make a viewing.

K a r r a t h a -Executive double story home with pool in Baynton for lease.

Available now, term negotiable. $1850 p/w. 0417 942 081 KARRATHA: 3 x 2 fully furnished townhouse. Available immediately. $900 per week. Phone: 0437 808 747 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 ~~FOR SALE for sale

Blue streak cruise tyres x2 265/70 R16 near new $150 for the pair, off of 4x4. South Hedland, Sarah 0428 712 330.

BRICKS for sale, 4 pallets, general household bricks. $500 ono. Ph 0417 454 831 Bricks new $1. $2. $3. Ph 91821 126 or 0417 094 558 Bunk bed (timber) with mattresses.

Very good condition. $400.00. Ph 9185 2472

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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 Dining room table, glass top, 6 black chairs, excellent condition, $250, Bulgarra, pick up only, mobile 0447 333 907 Foxtel Dish $110, Tent Spinifex 6 person Dome good condition $160, Fishing EZ Throw Net 8’ $80. Ph 0413 959 134 Generator. 6 kva petrol. Barely been used, 4 yrs old. Very tidy, runs well. $1500 ono. 0428 817 707.

Karratha 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 Bike Mountain - Cube Stereo Pro Full Suspension, XT groupset + custom wheelset, (Hope hubs + flows) tubeless setup.

Spare wheelset also.

Immaculate condition KTHA, ph 0439 931 303 after 5pm, $2000

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Panasonic 31” Lcd TV + 500GB Telefunken PVR with twin digital tuner $450 the lot, Dpr 91831124 Mob 0414 397 132 Planks Oragan 8 mtrs long $40 each;.

Ph 91821 126 or 0417 094 558 Pool table 8x4 (25ml mdf top) brand new with all access including balls, cues etc. $1300 firm.

Advertised elsewhere Ph 0488 097 397 Rain Dial, 9 station controller and solenoids $120 Dpr 9183 1124 Refrigerator 4 months old, selling in $100. 1 M high, BAR refrigerator, good condition. Good for 1-3 people, not for family. Karratha, 0412 102 784 Rims steel 2 X16” with 5 studs, fairly worn BFG AT tyres 265/75R16. Make an Offer 9183 8334 KTA School uniforms - St Lukes Collegeboys 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 AUSTRALIA WIDE TREATMENTS 9185 2472

School uniforms -Karratha Senior High- blue shirts x 2 size 14(1 @$15.00, 1 @ $10.00) Phone 9185 2472 THIRD row seats for 120 series prado, excellent condition $250 ph Josh 0428 191 965 ktha Trailer new four wheel with cage, galvanised. $4000.00.

Ph 0457 207 042 Treadmill & rower for sale $800.

Ph 0403 727 621 TV Unit wood $240 ono it great condition.

Space fits 37” inch TV and has loads of storage with glass windows. If you are interested call 0409 208 067 Nickol West Karratha.

Tyres & rims 5 x Off Road. Bridgestone Dueler AT 31 x 10.50 R15 on Sunraysia rims. Marlon on 0499 550 018 Tyres 100 series t& rims. Toyota genuine & BF Goodrich. In very good condition. $1500 ono. 0428 817 707

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Tyres x5 Bridgestone Dueler AT 31x10.50 R15 on Sunraysia rims 80% $250 Port Hed. Ph Marlon on 0499 550 018 ~~FOUND free ~~FREE Sitter House available any time Karratha area. Phone Dawn 0438 342 199 ~~GARAGE SALE garage sale

Garage sale 3 Woollybutt Way, Nickol. Ladies clothes.

Plants. brik a brak.

0438 915 462 Ref r ige r at o r 4 months old. Good condition $100. 1M high, good for 1-3 people NOT for family.

Karratha 0412 102 784 SATURDAY 27th July 0800am, 10 Pelusey Way, Karratha, NO EARLY BIRDS!!!!

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HONDA 2006 ctx 200 Bushlander (ADR).

Licensed till nov 2013.

Only done 1,845km.

Perfect for learner.

Practically new at a fraction of the cost.

Reliable and efficient.

Presents as new. $3,250.00 Ono. Phone 0400 914 866 Nickol Karratha LW TTR 125, 2009 – Throttle Seized otherwise runs well - $1500. Karratha.

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Excellent commuter. $2800 ono call 0408 919 971 ~~PETS pets Karratha

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BUDGIES x 2 in large cage- looking for a new home :) $130.00 Phone 9185 2472 STAFFY Pups ready now, fully Vac & Wormed. Both parent available for veiwing 1M, 4F left Phone Sharon KTA 0419 462 964

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OVEREATERS Anonymous Do you eat when you are not hungry? Does dieting and food rule your life? Overeaters Anonymous can help. OA meets twice a week in Karratha SUNDAY at 5pm and WESDNESDAY 7:30pm at the Salvation Army Corps Hall. Corner of Balmoral Road and Bond Place in Pegs Creek.

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DONGRA - Port Denison 4 x 2 D/Brick & tile house, roof insulated 756 sqm block. 30 x 12 patio.

Side access to 30 x 20 shed. A/C and fans. $445,000.00 or ono.

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07/10 blk auto 4 ltr 6 speed, still under ncw, reg 28/02/2014.

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230000 Kms. Auto.

Petrol. New tyres. $12,500 Ono. Ph 0499 065 555 HONDA CRV 2007, 4 whl dr, low 49, 000km, alabaster silver, 6 spd man, 4 cyl v-tech engine, alloy whl, 4 spkr stereo/mp3, abs, crz contr, A/C, elect stability ctrl, pwr steer, front armrests, airbags, factory alarm, aux 12v sockets, tow bar, registd. $14,990 (Firm) South Hedland, ph:0408 916 483 HYUNDAI Getz 2006 Manuel.

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29th July 2013 7pm Frank Butler Community Centre All committee positions will be vacant.

Please email karratha.touch@hotmail.com for more information.

AGM Wickham OBs Social Club “Supporting Charity since 1994” All Members are Invited to attend as all committee positions will be vacated Sunday 28th July at 10.30am Airport Rd, Wickham, WA

Thank you to our 2012/13 members $39,000.00 donated last financial year

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Accommodation will be available from October 2013. Fleetwood Pty Ltd has been selected to design, build and manage the 293 unit development made up of one, two and three bedroom houses in a lifestyle village setting.

For more information and to complete your application please visit www.housing.wa.gov.au/investorsandpartners/swa/

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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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HYUNDAI Lantra Sedan 1997, $2000.00, Manual, A/C, Reconditioned Motor, Recent Service, Bit of “Sunburn” to exterior, Good interior, South Hedland Ph: 0419 855 226 KARRATHA 94 Ford Falcon Wagon, service recently reliable. Auto, S6 engine,4 new tyres, new battery,new media player (USB/ SD), new indicator lens.

Good air-con, cruise control, ABS, power steeling, central Lock.

239960 km, Rego 14/2/2014. $3500 ONO. No hidden cost!

Txt(prefer)/call Kelvin 0478 031 254 MAXIMA - very good condition. Runs very well with excellent fuel economy. For more information ring 0431 197 557. Price $6000.00. Dampier.

MAZDA B2500 4*2 s/cab Ute turbo diesel 76900 km $7000 call Steve 0419 965 791 and Sue 0418 295 659 MAZDA Bravo 1996, 4x4 c\sha 5 sp manual, new brakes, w-screen, hoses , belts, H duty battery, 6 Mth regio & vg tyres Dpr $4.400 contact 9183 1124 mob 0414 397 132 MINI 1964, 1000cc Drives well 6 months Rego. $3500.00 ONO. Call Josh 0413 073 043.

MITSUBISHI 94sdn complete not licensed $200 tow away Ono. Ph 91821 126 or 0417 094 558 MITSUBISHI Triton 2005 Cab Chassis GLX 4x4 3.0L V6 140 km`s. Excellent condition. One owner.

Near new 265/70/16 rubber. Lot of extras.

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NISSAN Navara D22 2010 silver, tray back.

One owner. 70000 klms. Snorkel, dual battery, factory tint, bullbar, towbar. . 4 spares. Ladder rack.

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FREE CLASSIFIEDS ROVER Vandem Plas rebuilt Rover V 8 no miles complete need room $1200 unlicensed. Ph 9182 1126 or 0417 094 558 TOYOTA Camry Altise V6 2004 white.

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Looks and drives very well. Karratha car. $7500 ono. Ph Wes 0488 193 662 TOYOTA Hilux SR5 white in colour only done 42000kms one owner from new, diesel, manual, tow bar, bull bar and Ute liner. $35,000 ono located in Karratha 0402 548 834 or 0417 900 566 TOYOTA Hilux Workmate 2006 4x2 Ute with ladder rack Petrol 116400 km $10000 call Steve 0419 965 791 Sue 0418 295 659 TOYOTA Troopcarrier 6.5 Chev turbo. Full options. Best cruiser in WA.. See carsales. com.au. For full spec. vUltimate towing rig.

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Perth WA 0412 688 480 TRUCK 2001 Mazda 4.5T New motor, clutch, pit inspection Reg to Dec. $22,000 ono. PH 0419 007 357 KTA

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YAMAHA 50cc scooter 08 as new, done 200km only, call Andrew 0439 669 202 Karratha. First to see will buy Lodge Online for

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BOX TRAILER any size travelling across Australia anyone who knows of one selling please contact me.

Phone 0413 501 385 DOUBLE Bed, phone 0467 444 875 GUIDANCE needed working on a carburetored engine...

Need to tune the old fella.. Anyone got the knowledge and wants some cash/beers. Brun 0411 700 778 LEAD vocalist for popular Karratha rock band. Mainly covers, work is waiting to go!

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SCAFFOLD timber planks.

Carton involved. Ph 0411 700 778 SOME of the sweet West Coast knowledge trade for East Coast knowledge to equal or lesser value. No time wasters. Ph 0411 700 778

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Riggers Powerlift Industries requires experienced Riggers on various sites across the Pilbara.

Essential Criteria: • Minimum Basic Dogging and/or

Rigging High Risk Work Licence • Current Rio Tinto HSE Induction • Blue/White Card • Current Drivers Licence & own transportation • Must be able to pass pre-employment & ongoing medical & drug and alcohol testing • Local residents only – must have own accommodation

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• Intermediate or advanced Rigging Qualifications • MSIC Card & various local site inductions • Rio Tinto Lockholders

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M Joyce Crane Hire Karratha is seeking a scheduler to assist in the coordination of their fleet of cranes and trucks in the Pilbara Region.

The successful applicant to possess the following qualities; • The ability to work in a fast pace team environment • A focus toward customer service • Good Communication Skills • Computer Literacy • Some experience with cranes and/ or transport • Patience • Flexibility Applicants must; • Be able to pass a medical and D&A • Hold a current valid driver’s licence We provide housing allowance and a cooperative working environment.

This position is available to persons that live in Karratha and is not a FIFO position.

Applications are confidential with an immediate start available.

Please email your interests to james.joyce@joycecrane.com.au or call on 0438 774 813 and leave a message if the phone cannot be answered.

SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST

BAR AND EVENT WORK Email us if you’re keen BAR work@independentevents.com.au EVENT work@sunsetevents.com.au

Cleaning Utility Staff Onslow Site

If you can deliver great service to customers and enjoy having a role that keeps you active, then this is the position for you!

This role is drive in drive out only for Karratha Residents on a 2:1 roster.

Good remuneration. Must have a manual license, be able to work unsupervised with a great focus on customer service.

Previous experience preferred but not necessary.

Please contact Teresa, 0438 896 962

Wanted

Relief motorcycle riders and vehicles drivers to deliver mail & parcels interested person must have police clearance, references, R-E license (motorcycle rider), C-class license (vehicle), vehicle & motorcycle are provided.

Call Sandra @ 0455 139 383

Mawarnkara Health Service Mawarnkarra Health Service is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing holistic health care tot eh Aboriginal communities of West Pilbara Region.

Child and Maternal Health Program Coordinator Mawarnkarra Health Service provides holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara Region. We are seeking a Child and Maternal Health Program Coordinator to plan and implement our child and maternal health program. The successful applicant will be a Registered Nurse with post graduate qualifications in child health / or midwifery. Our chosen candidate will have program management skills and experience and will have the ability to communicate and liaise with a broad range of people including expectant mothers, children and clinicians.

The Child and Maternal Health Program has a dynamic and experienced team of a midwife and two Aboriginal family support workers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to make a positive difference to the health outcomes of Aboriginal mothers, babies and children. If you are a Nurse Practitioner you are encouraged to apply.

The remuneration package for this position will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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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: • Experience doggers • Experienced riggers • Forklift Drivers • Carpenters • Excavator & Dump Truck Drivers

• Administrators • HD Mechanical Fitters • Boilermakers • MC Drivers

Please note you must hold a current driver’s licence and be prepared to undergo a drug & alcohol screen.

To register please email your resume to Karratha@dfp.com.au or call our Karratha branch on 08 9185 9700

Shop 7/18 Hedland Place Karratha WA, 6714 Phone: 9185 9700

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We are looking for a dedicated person for Static Guard Work for in the Pilbara Area.

This person must have the following but not limited to: • Hold a current Certificate II • First aid certificate • Current manual drivers license If you think you are the right person for this job please email your resume to admin@west-sure.com

Want to bring an exclusive Australian Made women’s clothing range of the Pilbara?

I am a sales Consultant for Veducci Clothing. The brand is designed and manufactured in Melbourne and sold only via direct selling. I have lived in the NW and believe that this product will sell extremely well.

I am looking for someone to start in August to coincide with the launch of the Spring/ Summer collection.

For further info call Tamara Borserio 0439 096 861

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Allied Health Assistant Web Search No: 614048 Level/Salary: HSU Level G2 $52,260 - $56,242 p.a.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 30 June 2014.

Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

Position Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a Allied Health Assistant for our Population Health department based at Karratha.

To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. to access detailed information or Ph: 08 6444 5815 to be mailed an information pack.

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For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Barbara Morphet on 08 9143 2221.

Location: Karratha Closing Date: Monday, 29 July 2013 at 4.00pm. adcorp F86277

BUILDING MANAGER WANTED New fulltime role as Building Manager for the Pelago West Apartments to attend to strategic management of the building and day to day operations for the Strata Company If interested send an email to pelagowest@gmail.com requesting further information

Expressions of Interest Sought for casual / part time / permanent Manga Tharndu Maya - Safe House Close Date: 31st July 2013 Our Organisation: Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS) is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing holistic care to the Aboriginal communities of West Pilbara region.

Location 20 Scholl Street, Roebourne, WA 6718

Safe House Support Worker

The Safe House Suport Worker is part of the Community Support Services Team of MHS. The role of the Safe House Support Worker is to ensure that the wellbeing and safety is upheld for all clientele and to support women in crises. We are recruiting for people who wish form part of a casual relief pool or those wanting permanent part-time employment.

Selection Criteria • Being female is a genuine requirement of this position • Previous experience as a Safe House Worker • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload • Good verbal communication skills • Understanding of WH&S issues as they relate to the position • Ability to empathise with and understand the issues effecting women in crisis Desirable • Aboriginality • Current certificate in community services • Working with Children’s Check • Police Clearance • Drivers License

Maintenance Electrician Symmetrical Group is seeking to hear from suitably qualified electricians that are interested in joining a progressive and highly professional Rio Tinto Electrical Maintenance team. The role is a residential Monday to Friday roster.

Reporting to an Electrical Supervisor and operating in a climate of continuous improvement, your key responsibilities will include but not limited to: • Maintenance of equipment such as conveyors, ship loaders, reclaimers, car dumpers and LRP’s; • Undertaking preventative maintenance inspections and recommending appropriate follow-up action; • Calibration of level instruments and weight-o-meters; • Maintenance of motors secondary resistance starters, SCI and slip ring type, HV and LV; If you possess the following attributes/qualifications we would like to hear from you: • ESSENTIAL - WA Electrical Licence - or current pending application • ESSENTIAL - Current Drivers Licence • ESSENTIAL – previous experience in the maintenance of mining or similar heavy industry equipment • ESSENTIAL - Able to meet pre employment medical • ESSENTIAL - Commitment to safety Employees with the following skills/training will be highly regarded:

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Other Relevant Information: Interested applications 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 or Administration via email reception@mhs.org.au ***Consent to a Working with Children’s Check and Police Background Check must be provided prior to confirmation of employment. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks***

• Rio Tinto Inductions • Elevated Work Platform

• Working Safety at Heights • HV Switching

If you are looking for a new experience and exciting opportunities, then please call for more details.

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Indamani takes the feature race at Roebourne’s Ladies Day

By Nigel Weston Quality stayer Indamani produced a stunning all the way victory in the $20,000 Woodside-Pilbara Handicap feature race at the North West Jockey Club’s Ladies Day at Roebourne last Saturday.

Sent straight to the lead by apprentice Shelby Bowtell the Anne King trained stayer ran most of his rivals off their feet and looked set for an easy win in the 1800m event.

However, last years Roebourne Cup winner Greatwall Of China emerged out of the pack and charged home in the final 100m.

Both horses hit the line almost locked together and only a nose separated them with Indamani just hanging on.

Both horses are set to renew their rivalry on Roebourne Cup day and you can be sure they’ll both be trained to the minute to achieve victory on July 27.

Victory in the feature race capped

off Bowtell’s biggest day yet as an apprentice when she won earlier on Grey Jabiru in the $20,000 Shire of Roebourne Harding Cup (1400m).

Grey Jabiru had the best start and led early until Stripped Bear kicked up on the inside to challenge for the lead.

Normally in The Harding Cup, a few challenges came from behind, but Grey Jabiru was able to respond to Stripped Bear and hoof away for a comfortable win over eventual second place getter Northern Comfort.

Exmouth trainer Peter Dellar maintained his excellent strike rate at Roebourne as he trained two winners and both won in very impressive style.

Another Bell produced one of the easiest wins seen in years by taking out the $8,000 Hahn Electrical Maiden (1400m).

Having jumped straight to the front, the three-year-old was never going to lose and ran away to win by almost nine lengths.

Incoherent made it two wins in a row at Roebourne by winning the $12,000 Chameleon Ladies Bracelet (1200m).

Jockey Noel Rudland judged the race well as he let Gotabay, Sneaky and Well Adjusted zoom away into the lead.

Incoherent travelled well in about fifth place and then went around the field that was four-wide and kicked away for an easy win, although Murphy’s Red Boy was charging home late into second place.

Roebourne trainer, Martin Hughes got a well deserved winner with Unctuous taking out the Pilbara Access Handicap, The win also gave veteran jockey, Trevor Davis his first winner at a TAB Meeting after more than 20 years away from the saddle.

An excellent crowd attended the Ladies Day meeting and a good crowd is also likely for Port Hedland’s Ladies Day meeting this Sunday.

Gymnasts in a spin for North West champs “With the addition of a sprung gymnastics floor, this venue has potential to hold large, high quality gymnastics competitions,” Matt said.

As well as Matt, top Perth gymnast Jacob Westley travelled up for the event and performed a number of exhibition routines at the event.

Jacob started out with the Karratha Gynastics Club and has since gone on to become a level seven open gymnast competing in Perth.

He also competed at the Australian Gymnastics championships beginning July 13.

• Eight year olds Indyana Lloyd (left) and Nikita Smith with their trophies

North West gymnasts were amazed at the talent he showed during his routine and many were inspired to try and follow on in his footsteps.

More than 150 young gymnasts from Exmouth, Gascoyne, Karratha, Hedland, Pearl Coast and Kununurra have taken part in the North West championships held at Karratha’s Leisureplex earlier this month.

And with a record number of competitors and stunning new facilities at the Karratha Leisureplex, it was a fitting way to mark the twentieth anniversary of the North West Regional Gymnastics Association event.

The competitors also seemed to sense the occasion as they produced a series of stunning routines with visiting WA State team coach Matt Lean saying that the North West gymnasts seem to be improving each year.

“It has been a great weekend and the coaches and athletes performed brilliantly,” Matt said.

Sadly, Rose Clark also stepped down as chairperson of the NWRGA after the championships.

Rose has been the driving force for the association and for many years she held it together when numbers were low.

Now that a full committee has been established for the NWRGA, Rose has the chance to take a well earned break and she will be sorely missed for all the time, effort and commitment she has given to gymnastics in the region.

The NWRGA would also like to thank Healthways, Go for 2 and 5, the Department of Sport and Recreation and BHP Billiton Iron Ore for their support.

In addition, special thanks goes to Perth officials James Keatley, Matt Lean, Colleen Ballantyne, Tracy Holmes, Jo Bulsing and Sharron Isard for judging the event.

• Karratha gymnast Indyana Lloyd won the WG Club Level Highest Apparatus 2013 trophy

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He was also impressed with the Leisureplex facilities and said that it felt like “walking into a National Club’s competition”.

In addition to the championships, many parents and children delayed their journeys home to attend a skills clinic held on the following Monday.

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Karratha’s Clay brothers star in desert endurance race

By Jamie Nicolaou

the race.

Sunday saw Grabham continue his solid form from Saturday, as he increased his overall lead by another 4mins.

Karratha brothers Adam and Luke Clay have continued their solid form in the WA Desert Racing Tri-Series by finishing second and sixth outright, respectively, at the Indee 500 Desert Race held last weekend at Indee Station near Port Hedland.

However, the duel of the day was between Karratha’s Adam Clay and Matt Fish.

Fish put the pressure on Clay early, but Clay held his own against the factory KTM rider, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the remaining 250kms to take second place outright.

After starting off with a fifth placing in the shorter prologue stage, Adam made up time on the first day to finish in second outright behind KTM factory rider Ben Grabham.

Luke Clay also performed well to make up the time on Coby Willis to jump up one spot into the sixth position.

Grabham’s KTM teammate Matt Fish was next home in third place, while Karratha’s Luke Clay finished in seventh, 2mins40secs behind Darwin’s Coby Willis.

The third round of the Tri-Series moves to Kumarina Station, 160 km south of Newman from August 9-11.

Unfortunately, the day held bad luck in store for Karratha’s other hopes Jake Watling and Brodie Black.

With Grabham taking a strong lead into the final round, and any of the top ten riders capable of winning, it’s going to be an exciting finish to the country’s newest and only desert racing series.

Watling had drama with fencing wire in his rear wheel, and then missed a turn and got lost.

He eventually ran out of fuel about 1km from the finish.

It could also be Grabham’s biggest racing pay cheque, because, having won the first two races, he stands to win a $20,000 bonus if he can also claim victory in the third event.

Black, after posting the second fastest prologue time, just 2secs behind Grabham, got a rear flat on the first lap, putting him out of

• Ben Grabham and his KTM took the honours at the 2013 Indee 500 Desert Race

Indee 500 Top 10 Position Rider

Position

Rider

1

Ben Grabham

6

Luke Clay

2

Adam Clay

7

Coby Willis

3

Matt Fish

8

Brett Beaumont

4

Jehi Willis

9

Aidan Chamberlain

5

Rod Faggotter

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Michael Stephen

New volleyball season set to kick off at Leisureplex

By Bruce Simpson Volleyball players will have to dig out their runners this week as the local league holds registration nights at the Karratha Leisureplex on July 24 and 30.

Players attending the nights will have the chance to take part in social scratch matches and join the North West Volleyball Association’s A and B-Grade competitions.

The A-Grade games are for players looking for fast-paced, skillful contests, while those keen for a more social outing can join a B-Grade team made up of a mix of guys and girls.

And, this season, it is not just the players, who will be providing the highlights as NWVA games now move to the recently opened $64m Leisureplex sporting facility.

NWVA members already had the chance to try out the Leisureplex courts when they played a series of social matches at the sporting complex during its opening weekend earlier this month.

Arriving at 9am on the opening Saturday, the NVWA crew took advantage of the morning sun to play four and two a side matches on the new beach volleyball courts.

With a strong wind blowing, it made for some entertaining rallies as the teams put on a show for the crowd that quickly gathered.

And with many passersby expressing an interest in beach volleyball, the NWVA is hoping to shortly make some exciting announcements regarding future competitions – stay tuned.

In the afternoon, the NWVA crew then moved from the beach courts to the indoor stadium for two hours of exhibition games on the brilliant new hard courts.

The players again showed off their skills

with great games featuring big spikes as they quickly adapted to the solid floor.

The NWVA would like to thank John Sewell from Volleyball WA for coming up and assisting on the day and also to those who filled out registration and interest forms on the day.

The upcoming NWVA registration nights kick off at 7pm on July 24 and 30.

For more information contact NWVA president Bruce Simpson on 0439070805 or drop down on the night. Don’t forget to stay tuned for more beach volleyball news.

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Karratha’s BMX riders jumping into world championships • LM Brennan and Tahj Kirkwood

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Amy breslin caught this 7.6kg long tail tuna on a 3kg line, on Monday July 15 aboard the Black Pearl with captain Vicki as a mentor.

By Sara McRobb Three Karratha BMX club riders will next weekend compete against the globe’s best riders as they head to Auckland for the BMX World Titles on July 25.

Corey Davis, Macie and Dylan Bennetts will all compete in their age classes at the World’s, while Macie and Dylan will also take part in the cruiser class.

To help them prepare for the mental and physical challenge of the World Titles in which there will be as many as 580 riders from Australia – not to mention those coming from elsewhere - competing, the trio spent extra time with former Olympian Luke Madill.

Luke was also in town to run a fourday camp for the rest of the Karratha BMX Club riders – and the day was a big success with 45 BMXers taking part.

The junior sprocket rockets had an awesome time with Luke, who taught them to balance at the starting gate with putting their feet down and to tackle the course with more confidence.

The intermediate riders trained for two hours on each of the four days and went through a range of racing, jumping, cornering and sprinting.

These riders challenged themselves with many executing big jumps and manuals by the end of the training.

The senior group trained for four hours a day, with the focus being on racing and recovery.

These riders were jumping, manualling and trying different race lines on the track.

They were also put through their paces with sprint sessions, a core challenge along with technique, jumping and a finishing time trial.

Each of the training sessions concluded with healthy snacks and at the end of the four days a BBQ and presentation were held.

Luke spoke to parents and riders and hailed Karratha’s BMX track as the best in Australia, especially because locals regularly tried to change it up every few years to keep challenging the cyclists.

Due to the track and the quality coaching structure within the club, Karratha’s riders and coaching staff have continually improved with help from club partner RioTinto.

Here’s hoping Corey, Macie and Dylan keep improving all the way to claiming the world title in their division.

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By Jenni Gates

BMX riders contest first round of North West championships

By Sara McRobb

women’s from Kalgoorlie rider Laura McLerie.

Cold and windy conditions did not deter 150 BMX riders from Karratha, Hedland, Newman, Kalgoorlie and Perth from heading to Tom Price for the first round of the North West championships recently.

With Khalan Young, a current Olympic rider, elite riders Jamie Lewis, Jeremy McLerie, and world plate holder Laura McLerie all riding in the event, it was great to see local rider Corey Davis take a couple of wins against such top competition.

The Friday night pre-event spin on the Tom Price track gave riders a taste of the weather conditions and subsequently led many to head to the clothing store to purchase more layers prior to the Saturday night’s racing.

It was great racing throughout the championship and there were many riders, who competed for the first time and enjoyed the experience of riding on a different track and the format of more formalised racing.

Toby Muller and Paul Kerrison, took on the challenge of racing three classes, which was a total of 15 races for the event and both rode well in these events.

This first round of the championships also saw the introduction of strider bikes as four riders participated in the class.

Rodney Gethin proved that age was no barrier when competing in the 18+ men’s as he beat Mason Hayes to take the win.

Due to his event being cancelled, Jeremy McLerie won the 14+ pro open men from Corey Davies based on points.

Cat Hopkins took out the ladies pro pen

Strider bikes are for juniors and help to teach them balance while riding on a BMX track with the four riders competing in the class at the North West championships all aged under fiveyears-old.

Round 2 of the championships will be held in Hedland in late August with Karratha to host the final event of the series in September.

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The school holidays have been brilliant so far for visitors and those on holidays.

Anglers have been in to the shop reporting some exciting catches, although some of the winter regulars have been reporting that it has been quiet for them.

One lucky guy from the UK cast his line in the water on the outside wall next to the EGFC clubhouse with a prawn head after he had eaten lunch at Nemo’s.

On his first cast he caught a goatfish that was big enough to eat, but was still nowhere near as big as his eyes and the smile on his face!

These fish are easily recognised by their two barbells (whisker like feelers) that protrude from their lower jaw.

They can also be called red mullet, and while they may not be as tasty as a coral trout or bluebone, they are especially tasty when it is your first cast in a new area and a new country.

The goatfish is given a three star rating in the fish ID book, and we are sure the visitor would have enjoyed it immensely knowing it was fresh and caught with such joy.

The EGFC held crab races again last Sunday and many children and adults came down for the fun times.

Cheryl Tunstall’s crab was the final winner of the races, but I think everyone there was a winner with a gorgeous sunset, warm calm weather and the great Sunday roast.

The EGFC is a not-for-profit organisation and sporting group that holds regular events for members and visitors to enjoy fishing, diving, crabbing and getting outdoors on the water.

They hold regular clinics and members are very happy to assist new anglers with any queries regarding fishing.

Di and Neville Norkett from Perth are in Exmouth at present and went out on Sunday with captiain Josh Bruynzeel on board On Strike.

Di is pictured this week with one of the great catches of the trip.

It is a gold band job fish, but they also caught scarlet sea perch, pearl perch, long tail tuna, Spanish mackerel and red emperor!

There certainly doesn’t seem to be a lack of species about at the moment.

Peter Sweeny was also up from Dunsborough during the holidays and thoroughly enjoyed walking the beaches at the tip of the cape with various lures.

He caught some queenfish, trevally and snapper, but he also tried soaking some prawns around the middle of the day and landed quite a few bluebone, one of which he kept to take home and eat.

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