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Karratha tradies have picked up a bag of medals in the state championships of the world’s most prestigious trade skills competition.

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Clean dirty fun | Page 12 Electronic music fans will be dancing in the suds this weekend as DJ Kid Kenobi spins bass-heavy dance tracks in the town’s first ever-foam party.

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Young umps | Page 22 Karratha’s junior basketballers aren’t just shooting hoops this season, they are also taking charge of games as part of a new referee training program.

Christmas spirit spreads Daphne Trevursa from The Smith Family hands gifts to Charlie Creusot-Smith and Maddison Knox as community members across the Pilbara celebrate the festive season.

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By Tamara Binamat recently stumbled upon an Pilbara Traffic police are urging truck enterprising traveller while drivers to check loads and drive they were admiring the carefully after two truck rollovers in the Karratha area in as many weeks. beautiful outback scenery After a cement truck rolled over a at the Miaree Pool camping roadside barrier and onto its side at a roundabout at Karratha Town Centre ground on the Maitland last week, a 22-year-old man from River, south of Karratha.

Nickol has been charged with careless driving.

“The grey nomad [pictured] Just over a week later, another truck had a sign on his caravan rolled on Monday morning on King Road near Dampier Port Authority. advertising barber cuts,” About 4:50am Monday a prime Downes said. mover rolled near a bend after one of its trailers left the road.

“I actually really needed The 35-year-old driver from Port couldn’t Melbourne received minor injuries and • A prime mover on its side on[a Kinghaircut] Road- Photo byand Luke Nielsen was conveyed to Nickol Bay Hospital for believe the luck seeing Pilbara Traffic office said the incidents or it is their manner of of driving. precautionary treatment. are concerning. this“That guy at Miaree Pool. certainly will be looked at and The Department of Fire and “Trucks just don’t roll over for no there will be some upcoming operations Emergency Services attended the scene, What a fantastic view [for] where fuel was leaking from the vehicle. reason,” he said. with Main Roads. a barber cut.”

It took crews around two hours to lift “There’s something that’s causing “[My message to truck drivers is] the truck upright. these trucks to roll over - whether their And, ensure more loads are importantly, secure and drive to the Acting Sergeant Dan Major from the load is moving or not secured properly road conditions.”

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Burglary spike prompts police warning against complacency 2014 JANUARY

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By Tamara Binamat As the year winds up and the community’s thoughts turn to holidays and sleep-ins, local police are warning against complacency with home security.

Acting Senior Sergeant Matt Hartfield said a staggering 70 to 90 per cent of home and car burglaries are opportunistic, meaning the resident has not locked up.

And burglaries have increased this festive season from last year.

“Entry to houses via unlocked doors and windows and cars that are left unlocked then stolen are opportunistic crimes,” acting Snr Sgt Hartfield said.

“Unfortunately the numbers have increased from last year, but having said that, it’s still something that could be under control with a bit of community education.

“When you get out of your car lock it up, when you go inside don’t leave the front door open. It’s simple things that would make a big difference.”

He added that eliminating the opportunistic crime would change burglary statistics dramatically.

“There’s only a small amount [of burglars] that are forcing their way in,” he explained.

“Usually if it’s locked they’ll move on because unfortunately in Karratha the people that are doing the wrong thing know they’ll eventually find a car that’s open or a house that’s unlocked.”

Acting Snr Sgt Hartfield said those who remain in the Pilbara during the festive season are urged to remain vigilant.

“If something doesn’t look right, it usually isn’t right, so give us a call at Karratha Police Station,” he said.

The advice follows an attempted bag snatch last weekend when a 23-year-old woman from Karratha was walking on Gawthorne Rd in Karratha.

After a struggle, the offender fell to the ground before fleeing.

The woman notified a friend who then phoned police. Police are calling for any witnesses to step forward.

If you are the victim of a burglary, contact Karratha Police Station on 91437200 immediately and avoid touching anything at the scene before police arrive.

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Become a team player today with some awesome sports on our indoor courts! Sports are modified so everyone can join in and have a go.

Come along and join the fun in the pool! Cool off and relax with a swim, laugh with friends on the splash pad, challenge yourself on the aqua run and play some relay games in the pool! Enjoy a sausage sizzle for lunch!

Can you make your way through our crazy obstacle course? Today is the day to give it a try! There will also be a special art project happening so be sure to bring your art and design skills along too!

Relax and enjoy an afternoon of group games, craft and a screening of the movie ‘Despicable Me 2’ (and popcorn too!)

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Come sporting your craziest hair style, play fun group games and have a go at movie trivia.

Relax for the rest of the afternoon by watching ‘Smurfs 2’ and tucking into some yummy popcorn.

Come dressed in your favourite Australian clothes or as your favourite Australian hero and play a variety of games like Toss the Thong, Egg and Spoon, backyard style cricket and much more!

Have fun in our Glow-InThe-Dark Mini Golf and get into some of your favourite sports in our indoor stadium. $5 surcharge

Enjoy what the Leisureplex has to offer on Pool-a Palooza Day! Relax in the pool with your mates or have some fun on the Splash Pad and Aqua Run. All children receive a sausage sizzle and icy pole.

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Come dressed in your favourite Hawaiian or summertime clothes and dance the afternoon away at our very own Leisureplex Beach Party (no swimming) Bring a plate of NUT-FREE HEALTHY FOOD to share.

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Join our fitness team by getting stuck into some boxing and fitness circuits! Learn some cool moves with Zumba and make some yummy healthy foods with April Butt, our centre Nutritionist.

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At least four cars were torched in Karratha last weekend in the Baynton and Baynton West areas, and police believe the crimes are linked.

On the evening on Saturday, December 7 emergency services were alerted to a car on fire at Euro Boulevard Baynton West.

In total, there were two cars damaged due

to suspicious fires and one car with attempted damage.

At Campbell Crescent in Baynton a carboard box was ignited in the tray of a utility, causing damage to the vehicle.

Police are still investigating the attacks.

If anyone has any information on these crimes, please contact Karratha Police on 9143 7200.

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Local trainees prove they have the skills

By Tamara Binamat One of the biggest and most prestigious skill and trade competitions has recognised 180 workers in Western Australia, with three of Karratha’s best young apprentices and trainees taking home two golds and one bronze medal.

The award ceremony on December 9 followed a gruelling eight-hour competition at the Pilbara Institute on September 25 for mechanical fitting apprentices.

The students spent the competition completing a series of projects that showcased their skills and knowledge.

Judges supervised the students while they worked on the same project as competitors around the nation, all hoping to go through to the national heat.

Matthew Smith won a gold medal and Dylan Whittles won a bronze medal in the Fitting category while Ebony Couzens won gold in the Business Services category.

Eligible medallists will now have the chance to represent Western Australia in the national competition in September as members of the Team WA training squad.

This event will be held in Perth for the first time since 1989.

Department of Training and Workforce Development director general Ruth Shean said Monday’s ceremony was the culmination of competitions held in regional and metropolitan areas over the past six months.

“These events aim to challenge young people to achieve their best in their respective trade and skill areas,” Dr Shean said.

Karratha apprentices and trainees did us proud at the WorldSkills Australia contest, with three bringing home medals. Photo by Tamara Binamat “This not only helps to raise the standard of competition across all categories, but it also allows young people to fine-tune their skills, which they can then apply in their workplace.

“Initiatives such as WorldSkills also help to raise the profile of the training sector and promote what can be accomplished through a vocational education and training (VET) pathway.”

More than 500 young people took part in the WA events, competing in 30

open and VET in Schools categories. The categories ranged from traditional trades, such as bricklaying and hairdressing, to contemporary professions, including web design, business services and electrotechnology.

Dr Shean said attention would now turn to Perth, as the city prepared to host the 2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition.

“This will attract a significant number of visitors to Perth, including more than

500 participants, and will showcase WA’s world-class training system,” she said.

“Participants will test their skills against some of Australia’s most talented students, trainees and apprentices, vying for a place in the Skillaroos team to take part in the 43rd WorldSkills International Competition in Brazil in 2015.”

Peter Phipps, chair of the North West regional committee for WorldSkills Australia, said he hoped the WorldSkills competition would expand in the Pilbara.

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President’s Message Thank you for taking the time to read the latest news from the Shire of East Pilbara. It’s been another wonderful year for the Shire and we’ve achieved many milestones that we set out to accomplish this year.

The year also saw the Shire of East Pilbara continuing its commitment to providing quality community facilities to its residents with the completion of the sporting ovals lighting upgrade in Newman. We are the first local government to have adopted such an advanced lighting system, which can be controlled using a mobile phone.

Another major milestone of the past year was the introduction of paid parking at all Short Term and Long Term car parks at the Newman Airport which began in February. The implementation of controlled parking was necessitated by the increasing demand for short and long term parking at Newman Airport, and the associated high cost involved in establishing and maintaining such facilities.

We also renamed a landmark in Nullagine this year.

Nullagine Lookout was officially changed to Lynas Lookout – honouring Nullagine resident William Lynas who is recognised as one of Australia’s most important fighting leaders of World War One. This year saw Councillor Lang Coppin awarded the member of Australia Medal for his services to the East Pilbara. Cr Coppin has committed himself to his local government since 1977. He is the Shire of East Pilbara’s longest serving member having served Council for 33 years continuously (with the exception of a one year absence in 1985).

We move forward in 2014 with our focus on the continuing growth of Newman and taking a measured and long-term approach to intelligent and sustainable planning of Marble Bar and Nullagine.

I wish you and your family a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Lynne Craigie – Shire President

December 2013

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours The Shire of East Pilbara would like to advise the Newman Administration Office Hours over the Christmas and New Year Period.

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to wish you a safe and happy festive season with family and friends and look forward to the year 2014.

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The Newman Administration Building takes on the festive spirit this year

One of the fitness nodes on Fortescue Avenue in Newman ready for action.

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The Woodside-operated North West Shelf Project and Pluto LNG would like to thank the Shire of Roebourne community for its ongoing support.

We acknowledge the groups with whom we have worked alongside in 2013 and those who have helped us deliver community programs.

Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Roebourne Art Group

Big hART Broome Aboriginal Media

Karratha Little Athletics Association

Roebourne Visitors Centre

Burrup Mountain Bike Club

Karratha Primary school

Salvation Army

Catholic Education Office

Karratha Senior High School

Saving Animals from Euthanasia

Children’s Services Support Unit

Karratha Water Polo Assocation

Shire of Roebourne

Clontarf Academy – Roebourne and Karratha

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure

St John Ambulance

Conservation Volunteers Australia

Lions Club of Karratha/Dampier

St Luke’s College

The Constable Care Child Safety Foundation

Local Information Network

St Luke’s College Parents and Citizens

Dampier Primary School

Millars Well Primary School Parents and Citizens

St Paul’s Primary School

Dampier Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation

Tambrey Primary School

Department of Child Protection

Murujuga Park Rangers

Terre Rouge Ballet

Department of Education (Western Australian Government)

Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation

Weerianna Street Media

Graham Polly Farmer Foundation

Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Foundation Limited

Wickham Primary School

Inclusion WA

North Regional Football League

Wickham Wasps Junior Rugby

Joblink Enterprises

Pegs Creek Primary School

Wickham Youth Group

Karratha Amateur Swimming Club

Pilbara Development Commission

Yaandina Family Centre

Karratha Autumn Club

Pilbara Institute

Yaburara and Coastal Mardudhunera Aboriginal Corporation

Karratha Basketball Association

Pilbara Population Health

Yinjaa Barni Art Centre

Karratha Community Association

Regional Development Australia

YMCA Perth

Karratha Community House

Rio Tinto

Roebourne District High School

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Laughs lead to expansion at Pilbara engineering firm

By Ben Leahy For Pilbara residents Bernie Pfoeffer, Harley Spencer and Cory Byers, there has been a simple reason their start-up engineering company KBSS has had success in its first year – their employees have fun at work.

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Having founded KBSS last December, the business has grown from five employees in March to 46 today, at a time when economic pressures have most Pilbara companies in a hiring freeze.

Mr Pfoeffer said the rapid expansion has been possible because contractors at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert site have noticed how well KBSS staff work.

He said the key has been to hire Pilbara residents recommended by existing KBSS staff, including, most recently, a batch of seven unskilled men from Roebourne.

KBSS employees simply need to be ready to “have a laugh and have a go”, Mr Pfoeffer said.

“It means that our guys want to be at work, they come in early, they are a bunch of mates, they share a laugh and a beer and hence we get good work out of them,” he said.

And while maintaining a happy workforce might sound like business management 101, Mr Pfoeffer said it is more rare than it should be in a resources industry still heavily reliant on fly-in, fly-out workers.

Part of the reason the three partners started KBSS is because they were sick of working with guys who didn’t want to be in Karratha “There were so many mopey guys ... moaning about Karratha and its heat,” Mr Pfoeffer said.

Ray Congerton from construction group John Holland said contractors

had been taking notice of the good work ethic of KBSS employees.

Mr Congerton has been using a team of eight to 12 KBSS workers to help build the conveyor systems on the new wharf at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert iron ore port.

“Their mechanical experience and expertise in aligning conveyors and drive motors has come to the forefront,” Mr Congerton said.

“But even if it is some other work, they are very keen to get into it and get it done. “[KBSS’s] guys are all handpicked for that reason, for their character in how they work.

“Their effort has been very well noted around site, they get on well with our guys.”

Contractor Laing O’Rourke has also taken notice of the KBSS teams and is now subcontracting Cape Lambert work to them as well.

But with investment having slowed in the resources industry, the next challenge for Mr Pfoeffer and his partners is to find contracts outside Cape Lambert, particularly long-term operational contracts rather than construction projects.

Mr Pfoeffer said KBSS already had employees working at Dampier Port and the Macedon gas project near Onslow and is exploring work options in Queensland.

And with Mr Pfoeffer and his partner Yarianny Chinchilla speaking Spanish, KBSS are also hoping to pick up work in Peru.

In the meantime, Roebourne man John Shaw has joined KBSS from Woodside to help mentor the new indigenous trainee tradies.

“The boys want to learn, so it is good passing on my experience and knowledge of the construction industry to them,” Mr Shaw said.

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When Karratha mum Julia Garland decided she needed to spend time following her own passions after years supporting her family, she didn’t do it by half measures.

Rather than plan a relaxing jaunt to London or Bali, Julia will instead fly to the Philippines next March.

There she will join a group trekking a 2500m volcano and visiting Philippine women who wish to start their own small businesses with the help of microfinance loans from non-government group Good Return.

To take part in the trip, Julia needs to pay for her own travel costs in addition to raising $4000 for Good Return – a target she has already passed, having collected more than $5000 after months of fundraising in Karratha.

Julia said every time $4000 is raised by volunteers like her it enables Good Return to provide business training to about 50 Philippine women.

“I wanted to find a way to support women and organisations that empower women in other countries,” Julia said.

“And Good Return enables a relatively small amount of money for an Australian to make such a big difference to a woman in another country, who, like me, is a mother just trying to do the best in life she can.”

As a former member of the Royal Australian Navy, it was the

economics behind Good Return that appealed to Julia’s “mathematical nature”.

According to Good Return, the group lends microfinance loans to women because it has a flow-on effect to the community.

Good Return said studies have shown that when women take up a microfinance loan and, for instance, start a small shop, they spend the income from their new business on meeting their family’s needs first.

This directly benefits five people, with Philippine families having an average of five members in the areas where Good Return works.

The non-profit group also said 99.99 per cent of women repay their loans, allowing Good Return to use the same money to put another woman through a financial literacy program to teach her how to budget and seize on new opportunities.

For Julia, however, the trip has quickly grown to be about more than mathematical impacts – it has also helped her connect more deeply with her own community here in Karratha.

She has met more people than ever due to her fundraising car washes, raffles and market stalls and attracted support from multiple businesses.

One example is that the girls at Soul Café now donate their tips to Julia’s trip.

“Before I started I never thought I had the capacity to raise money like this,” Julia said.

“It was a bit like throwing a snowball down a mountain and it kept growing and growing and it is still going, so that I am not in control anymore and everyone wants to add to it and help.”

One person especially keen to pitch in and help is Julia’s sevenyear-old daughter Nicola, who raised more than $300 through the sale of toys, including her old Barbie dolls.

“She was pretty chuffed that she was able to raise all that money and make her mark,” Julia said.

“And probably I would like to do a trip like this again with her when she gets older because she has been so involved already.”

Julia is holding a fundraising market from 9am this Sunday, December 15, at Mystical Avalon Alchemy on Hedland Place, Karratha.

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By Ben Leahy It is one thing to tip a few gold coins into a tin to help fight distant poverty, it is another to use your retirement money to move overseas and personally tackle the problem.

Yet that is what Karratha couple Glenn and Tracie Jennings will be doing next year when they move to Cambodia to teach English and business classes for free.

The couple last week sold the bulk of their belongings, while Glenn also took a redundancy payment from Karratha’s Pilbara Institute after 20 years teaching IT subjects at the TAFE. He said they would now use their savings to try to make a difference in Cambodia.

“We are very aware that we have a privileged life in Australia and that we are in a position to share some of the benefits of that with people that haven’t been that fortunate,” Glenn said.

The couple have chosen to live and work in Cambodia because the country is still recovering from its recent history with the Vietnam War and the Khmer Rouge regime.

“Cambodia is different because they are not sitting around feeling sorry for themselves,” Glenn said.

“They happily make the best of what they’ve got and they don’t want people to come in and give them hand outs.

“But they do want people to come work alongside them to help get the country moving forward.”

Glenn and Tracie plan to begin their trip by learning more about Cambodia.

“Our first six months there we are going to be students ourselves, and we are going to learn the [Khmer] language and the culture,” Glenn said.

“I have finished my Masters of Education with a focus on language and the intent is for me to teach English and for Tracie [who has diploma qualifications] to teach business skills in a voluntary capacity.

“I will teach in the private university sector for a small number of hours a week to pay the bills, but the rest of the time we are committing to providing free education.”

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Glenn said both he and Tracie were attracted to Cambodia because the people are warm and hospitable, but there are dangers as well.

“When we were there in September, there was rioting and the government was using riot police and the military and machine guns and tear gas to put the riots down and we were sort of in the middle of that,” Glenn said.

“It is also a big challenge for me, I’ve worked in TAFE for more than 20 years and so making the decision to step away from a fortnightly pay packet after that long is a challenge.”

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Where has 2013 gone? It feels like just last month we were taking down the Christmas tree and now here it is again standing loud and proud in the loungeroom.

The word on the street is that everyone is feeling the pressure of end-of-year deadlines and commitments.

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This comes on top of our normal busy social and work lives, and you have to ask yourself, “When do I honestly just stop and do nothing?”

This kind of mental and physical strain takes a huge toll on your health and it is showing in the community, with many illnesses flying around at the moment.

Stress is very depleting and can leave you zapped of vitality, moody, lacking in sleep, down on motivation for your fitness and nutrition and even depressed or anxious.

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Here are some tips on How to do it: Don’t over indulge Yes, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are special occasions where general rules of discipline are allowed to be relaxed – within reason.

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Allow yourself the special occasions, and then get back on track with healthy daily habits the following morning. technology ban Emails, text messages, Facebook and other social media are huge time wasters and also apply subconscious pressures.

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Even if it’s just for three days, avoid using any of these avenues for communication and see how much more you get done. Don’t worry, the world will continue without your status updates! eat fresh Construct your meals with fresh fruit or vegetables being the largest portion on the plate.

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Gentle exercise If stress was a biggie for you in 2013, then you are going to benefit from gentle exercise rather than high-intensity workouts.

The same stress hormones are released during high intensity workouts that are released during our body’s fightor-flight response, so opt for activities that encourage you to breathe deeply and naturally, giving a sense of calm.

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Kid Kenobi has a career spanning 15 years, knocking up more than 50 remixes for some of the world’s biggest names in dance, pop and rock music.

The ARIA-nominated DJ currently is embracing the bass music movement.

The Kid said bass music has fast become the perfect way to house his musical depth while at the same time maintain a musical continuity through his work.

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Mrs Claus, a taller-than-average elf and a Christmas angel also joined in the festivities.

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By Ben Leahy The Smith Family has this month been bringing Christmas cheer and life-changing help to Pilbara families in need.

Through its annual Toy and Book Appeal, the charity group last week distributed Nerf guns, Scrabble board games and more than 100 toys and books to Karratha families.

The presents have been a bright spark at a difficult time for new residents Christine Smith and her daughter Charlie CreusotSmith.

Christine recently quit her job in Perth and moved to Karratha with Charlie to become a full-time carer for her ill ex-husband.

Since then, Christine has been receiving financial help from The Smith Family to pay for Charlie’s uniforms, schoolbooks and the tuition fees of a teaching assistant.

After struggling with learning difficulties at her Perth school, Charlie is now thriving in Karratha thanks to the work of the teaching assistant.

The teaching assistant spends a few hours each day working one-on-one with Charlie, giving her the confidence to then participate in the main classroom activities - a confidence she had lacked in Perth, Christine said.

“She actually likes going to school and hates school holidays now - she never used to want to go before, but now she loves it,” Christine said, with Charlie nodding agreement.

For The Smith Family, giving Christmas presents through its annual Toy and Book Appeal is another way to help boost the confidence of children in need by ensuring they take part in the festive season like everyone else.

And while The Smith Family now focuses on helping children gain an education, the Toy and Book Appeal harks back to the group’s origins in 1922.

Back then, the charity was started by five philanthropists who collected presents to give to children in orphanages.

Many of the gifts given to Karratha families this year were donated by energy company Horizon Power, which also partners with The Smith Family in its Learning for Life program.

“Our staff in Karratha, Port Hedland and Perth have been excitedly buying gifts for disadvantaged children in the Pilbara and Perth to enjoy at Christmas,” Horizon Power brand manager Andrew Riches said.

This December, The Smith Family will distribute more than 3,000 individual toys and books to more than 600 Western Australia families across the state.

Jessica Townsend and Daphne Trevurza from The Smith Family with Christine Smith and Charlie Creusot-Smith.

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On the long open road between Karratha and Roebourne the colours are pretty consistent. The red dirt and brown spinifex go on and on. Until you see bright red Santa under his tinsel tree on the side of the highway. And then he’s gone in a second.

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By Tamara Binamat Retravision Karratha held their inaugural gingerbread house competition last weekend, and the local community presented amazing displays of craft and baking at the event.

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accommodation available ALFRESCO Villa/Granny Flat $550 pw independent from main house on a Tambrey residential property, self contained, quiet environment, fully furnished.

All utilities inclusive Ph 0400 806 992 Ktha BRAND new large 70m2 granny flat. Full size kitchen, gas hob and dishwasher.

Bedroom bir, ensuite with double shower and double vanity, separate toilet off ensuite. Laundry. Office, covered alfresco. Own driveway and parking.

Private. $750Pw inc power, water and internet. Furnished or unfurnished. 0404 289 908 FOR RENT: 4x2 recently renovated brick home in Millars Well. Large corner block with rear access & high carport suitable for boat parking. Large shed with airconditioned granny flat & third bathroom. Fully retic’d gardens. Available December $1,450/week. Phone 0438 418 009 E: ktawgrass@ hotmail.com FURNISHED room in Pelago with ensuite $400pw inc bills. Wanted single working person. 0437 645 046 FURNISHED room with own Foxtel boxset in new 4x2 house in Baynton West. Own fridge & bathroom to use. House has large below ground pool & decking area.

Sharing the house with only 1 couple. $400 singles, $600/wk couples covering ALL bills & includes FOXTEL + WIFI. Avail Sat 14.12.13 Call 040 4016 628

accommodation available GRANNY Flat $450pw independent from main house on a Tambrey residential property, self contained, fully furnished.

All utilities inclusive Ph 0400 806 992 Ktha GRANNY Flat Available in Perth. $400.00 bond, $200.00 per week, furnished, close to city, available now. Phone 6161 9258 KARRATHA - Pegs Creek: Fully furnished room and walking distance to shops.

Seeking FEMALE, clean and tidy and working full time. $300 per week including gas, water, electricity and a cleaner - 0413 234 369 KARRATHA – Large Fully furnished room and walking distance to shops available now. Seeking clean and tidy and working full time female. $350 per week this includes gas, water, electricity and a cleaner once a week. Not a party house. Available NOW. Ph 0413 234 369 KARRATHA, Pegs Creek - Quiet house, large fully furnished room. Seeking female. $340 per week includes ALL BILLS. 0413 234 369 LARGE room for rent -dampier quiet,clean house situated in great location.

Fully furnished,undercover parking includes: All bills, unlimited WIFI, full Foxtell, furnished with queen bed, bedsides, etc. Plus own fridge/freezer $400 p/w singles / $480 couples -available now - m: 0414 899 406

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Lovely 2bd self-contained villa in central, peaceful Floreat.

5km from city centre, 4km from beach. $800 p/wk or $130p/night Phone 0432 086 882 ROOM available $250 / $300, couples + bills.

Ph 0488 672 000 or 0439 605 808 ROOM available in large 4×2 new part of nickol.

Furnished room with A/C. Own bathroom and toilet.

WIFI and bills included. $300 for single female.

Share with married couple not a party house.. 0425 273 217 ROOM available with ensuite in large 4 by 2 with 2 separate living areas in quiet st in nickol fully furnished with walk in robe available on the 8/12 400 per week would suit couple only 2 people in house won’t last long phone 0425 706 498 to view.

ROOM for rent - dampier quiet and clean house situated in great location.

Fully furnished, undercover parking. Price includes: all bills, unlimited WIFI, furnished with double bed, bedsides, etc. Also includes own fridge/freezer and outdoor area. Singles only $320 p/w - m: 0414 899 406 ROOM for rent in quiet house in dampier must be working and like dogs.

Single $350 couples $450 per week includes all bills call 0418 908 822 ROOM with queen bed available in Bulgarra. $350 pw. Rent includes gas, water and Foxtel IQHD in bedroom. House has underground pool with spa and large outdoor areas.

On quiet street. Clean and friendly persons welcome.

0405 842 248 SINGLE Female or Male 36 plus. Room available in clean and tidy house, must be working and like dogs.

Outdoor smoking, large a/g pool. $350pw plus 30% power. The right place for the right person, 0409 852 931.

accommodation available THREE Bedroom house in Pegs Creek. Fully furnished, RAC’s , lovely gardens, quiet street. Suit quiet couple or small family - Available to view from Monday the 2nd Dec. Please call for more information. 0478 151 960 or 0432 150 171 ~ ~accommodation ACCOMODTION wanted WANTED CHEF by trade, rigger by design, good bloke, seeks largish room for rent,long term, in modern house, with an older crew, or one or two. Clean, quiet, tidy, house trained, but not boring, works full time, non smoker, occasional drinker, needs to move before Xmas...Karratha 0450 450 146 leave msg.

CHOOSE the House-Sitter you can Trust! Experienced house-sitters for KTA area since 2010. Enjoy caring for pets, pools, & plants. Reliable working couple, Police clearance, with References, & have looked after 35+ homes. **Available from mid-Feb 2014**. Call 0457 203 691 or Email: DMHSS@ outlook.com HI I am Natasha I am looking for a room for me and my family to stay in you can call me on 0488 672 000 please thank you SINGLE man seeks largish room for rent, long term, in modern house , with an older crew, or one or two. Clean, quiet, tidy, (but not boring) house trained ,chef by trade, works full time, non smoker, occasional drinker, needs to move before Xmas. Karratha 0450 450 146 Txt or leave msg ~~BABIES ~~BOATING boating BULLDOG folding boat trailer-brand new - unused.

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HAINES Hunter 4.40m, trailer, sounder, steering, cd player, new carpet & cushions, all the gear, great condition! This is a regretful sale, owner got a bigger boat and is moving from Karratha and must sell $7000 ono .CALL NOW to inspect! 0433 630 591 PACEMAKER Half Cabin 5.5m 1984, 130 Evinrude runs very well, colour sounder, VHF, Live Bait Tank, rocket launcher. $7k ono . Karratha, Text 0427 777 550 for enquiries and photos.

REDUCED! Wellcraft 23 coastal 7.3M 2000,yamaha 250hp 2008 (130hrs) venture i beam trailer, 5 new tyres,electric over hydraulic brake, new bait boardnew windless, new anchor & rope.

Fresh water shower, deck wash 556 ltr fuel tank many extras. Exc cond.

Reluctant sale reduced $60 000. Ph:0419244 512 Panna ~~CAMPING camping && OUTDOORS outdoors JET Ski Yamaha Waverunner FZS Super High Output 2010 on Dunbier Trailer. Licenced. $15,000 ono.

Phone 0418 858 881 KTA OUTBACK CAMPERS OFF-ROAD CAMPER TRAILER PRICE DROP for this awesome setup!Was $7200 now $6500 ONO.Read-to-go with many camping extras: gas bottles, Jerry cans, beach tent, new spare tyre, rego til Dec 2014 and more! Camper in Exmouth but delivery to Karratha possible - 0429492255 or 0899492255 ~~CARAVANS caravans

CARAVAN Jayco sterling 23ft 2006 REDUCED $40,000 must go, Karratha. DBL bed, ensuite (toilet shower basin mirror), full kitchen (gas stove, fridge/ freezer, microwave), dinette> extra bed, TV DVD, front storage 2x gas bottles,Reg wa & extras. Contact Charlotte on 04980 35 242.

JAYCO Sterling 2006, Family Caravan 29ft.

Full ensuite, double bed, rooftop aircon and new TECO split system aircon, new microwave, 2 bunk beds, 4 burner stove), full annexe, 150L 3 way Dometic fridge, full oven, heaps of space. Loads of extras Price: $ 34,000 Neg John 0458 147 331 JAYCO STERLING 23FT 2006 $42,000, 0498 035 242. Located in Karratha avail now viewings. Door front L, Front u shaped dinette (inter-changeable spare D bed), kitchen ample storage, gas stove, 3 way fridge, microwave, sliding doors separate double bed wardrobe, rear ensuite, awning.

MAN Motorhome in excellent condition. Only travelled 51000kms ideal for permanent living or travelling & working around Oz. King size bed in back tilts up to fit a small car. Too many features to list Very reluctant sale $149,000 ono. Call Tony 0419950358 or email jannetony@hotmail.com for more info.

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CARAVAN 28 foot, A/C, TV, DVD, raio, fridge, Freezer, microwave, cast stove & oven. Plenty of storage, annex, fully rego. $21000 or ono.

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LAUNDRY service in KTA , small bag $20, large $40, ironing $2 per item. Ph 0488 672 000 LOCAL MC DRIVER REQUIRED 30+ hrs/wk, must have current MISC, must pass drug and alcohol screening and pre employment medical, local wharf and general freight work. Email: karratha.operations@iml. net.au Phone: 08 9144 4342 TAXI plates for lease $300pw in Carnarvon with high income earnings first time offered. Phone 0488 326 397 ~ ~ E Memployment PLOYMENT wanted WANTED PHOTOGRAPHER / Casual role / Karratha area. Building sites. Flat rate $75P/H. Note: FullFramed Sensor (24 x 36) req. & Must waive copyright. Email: ancr@ ancr.com.au ~~ENGAGEMENTS for rent DAMPIER New 22ft caravan w/ all you need OR (your own caravan).

Has Outside bathroom and 1 car space 5min walk to shop, pub an beach. $350 1p or $400 2p. Avali after 18th DEC. Call -0428 545 803 or 0438 247 192 FOR RENT: 4x2 recently renovated brick home in Millars Well. Large corner block with rear access & high carport suitable for boat parking.

Large shed with airconditioned granny flat & third bathroom. Fully retic’d gardens. Available December $1,450/week.

Phone 0438 418 009 E: ktawgrass@hotmail.com HOUSE in Pegs 3x1, Large b/g pool, large shed with double carport, close to shop, quiet area, relaxing back yard. Pool & garden maintenance inc. $1200wk neg Avail 2Dec. Please call 0409 981 370 after 4pm or text to arrange a viewing time.

Phone 0439 Purpose built from new 6.9 litre intercooled turbo diesel only travelled 51,000kms. This is a luxurious motorhome ideal for permanent living or traveling and working around Australia. You can even drive a small car in the back.

Too many features to list, more info call Tony 0419950358

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HOUSE 4*1 very good is waiting to break lease. Located in bulgarra 1200/ pw. Please contact 0439445002. Included fridge, washing machine, kitchen wear.

Lease term is until 05/06/2014.

HOUSE for rent Dampier. 4 beds 1 bath, office, huge kitchen, tropical gardens, swimming pool, large lock up shed, plenty of parking with hardstand at rear. Ph 0429 611 274 PRIVATE Rental 3 Bedroom, 1 bathroom home with Spa and a self contained granny flat (1 Bed, 1 bath and Kitchen/living) in back yard great for a teenager or sub let. Pegs Creek walking distance to shops and KI available early Dec 13, $1100.oo per week, call 0417 097 870 RENTAL Beaconsfield - $420.00 a wk, 2 x 1 duplex on 440sqm block w/carport, fenced w/lockable gate, and 5 min drive to Fremantle markets, 10 min walk to south beach.

Renovated inside, w/ polished Jarrah floors, & seeking tidy, caring person who love gardening. Call Julie 0448 166 001 S E L F C O N TA I N E D unit , $500 pw incl. All expenses, next to town call 0404 289 908 UNIT 3X1 in Millars Well, new kitchen, new tiles throughout, air conditioned, courtyard, storage room in carport. Available 22nd November 2013 - $800 p/w. Not pets. Please phone Tracy on 0409 301 821.

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AIR Conditioner 4HP 2 years old $300.00 Ring 0455 261 236 AUSSIE made Air Command IBIS roof top mounted AIR CONDITIONER brand new never used still in the box. Hign capacity 3.2 kW cooling and heating reverse cycle. Ultra quiet, high efficiency 3 speed fan with remote control.

Ultra low profile wouls suit van up to 24 feet.

Call 0437 386 310 in Port Hedland.

BEAUTIFUL super fine Persian rugs, brand new.

Inspect in the comfort of your own home. By appointment only phone Malcolm on 0427 777 060.

BIKE Road Avanti Vivace comp series looks near new all Shimano gear $500 ono, ph 0418 937 004 (KTA) BIRD aviary 1500 x 1500 x 2000. Can deliver to Karratha region. $200.00 ONO Dpr phone 9183 0050 BIRD cage portable on caster wheels. Can deliver to Karratha region. $80.00 ONO Dpr phone 9183 0050 BLACK lounge with foot rest $40.00. Outside white table, 4 chair $30.00, Blue baby bath $5.00. Baby Portcot $40.00 phone 0467 444 875 BLUE suede lounge 2 seater, excellent condition $300.00 please call 041-9934927 pick up Bulgarra BOOKS, second hand, very reasonably priced.

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Excellent condition. $200. Hedland. Ph 0408 948 965 COAT hangers white Ikea large amount available 30th Sat 7am to 10am 18 Thistle Loop Nickol. Ring 0433 810 852 for details.

for sale CUSTOM built automatic boat loader $2000, clear view electric towing mirrors, $450,toyota Sahara 4.7 v8, navigation system, built in DVD player, all the extras, gears up for towing phone 0427 550 270 DINGHY 3.5mtrs with 9.9hp motor $950; Table tennis table, bats & balls as new $70; single trundle bed with 3 drawers, bed head & mattress $100; Portacot, high chair, stroller, car seat $100; Ph 0418 903 001 DINING chairs (6) in good condition $50, queen and double bed mattress with cover - good condition, $20 each,- 3 white offroad rims , 6 stud, 15 inch with tyres $15 each -please call 0439 515 708 Karratha DOG Grooming Equipment - Oldfields dryer, clippers, shears, and heaps more.

Phone 0427 872 585 FILING cabinet 4 drawers $50, China Cabinet antique embossed glass $200, large cabinet with double glass doors, shelves and cupboards $400, LG Flatron computer monitor $50 all prices ONO Phone 0418 858 881 KTA HOLDEN Zafira 2004 FOR SALE. Versatile 7 seater and economical. Rego and roof rack with nice working aircon. $3700 ONO. URGENT. Call 0431 385 165 KTA RC Planes and Helicopters, new and used, buggy, motors, loads of spares $3000, ph 0409 297 763 KUBOTA Mini Excavator on trailer with bucket and Argus $28,000 ono phone 0439 690 944 LAWN mower 4 stroke $50.00 phone 0487 672 148 LEATHER lounge suite - charcoal grey. Only 17 months old, still under new warranty and in excellent condition. Paid over $6000, will sell for $2200.

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for sale MICROWAVE NEC works well $35 ono ph 04189 37 004 (KTA) MOBILE Coffee Van Karratha / Dampier. 2011 Toyota Hilux Ute. Layout includes 2 Engel fridges, 68lt display fridge, slushie machine, pie warmer, 2 group coffee machine, grinder, sink, hot water system, 100lt fresh water tank and 35lt tank for waste. Run established in Ktha/Dpr. $69000. Ph: 0407 969 919 NURSERY set boys.

Jungle animal theme.

Kids line. C/W quilt rug lamp sheets musical mobile nappy stacker height chart & lots more! $300.00 Hedland.

Excellent condition. Ph 0408948965 PICNIC bag and rug new condition - $5.00 call 9144 1648 Karratha POOL Sunsoka above/ below 6 x 3.6mts including pump, liner, solar blanket, inner steps & ladder, everything required even sunscreen all new still boxed. $5000 ono. Ph: 0418 903 001 POT Plants, medium and large - cheap call 9144 1948 Karratha PRINT cartridges brand new for HP laser jet printer CP3505 - 3800 colours 3 x Black, 1 x Magenta, 2 x cyan and 1 x Yellow cost over $300 new each selling for $50 each phone 0418 937 004 (KTA) PROJECTOR Dell 1800MP in case. Laser Pointer and manuals included Excellent condition. Purchased for $1200 will sell for @750 ono. Ph 0409 262 203

READERS Digest hard copy book on Australia valued at $99.00 excellent gift for travellers selling for $10.00 Call 9144 1648 Karratha ROOF Rack suit GU Nissan Patrol Alloy 2.2m Tracklander 12 m.o. as new complete with awning brackets $1100 0428 230 755 Ktha RURAL land 1200 acres magnificent location overlooking Indian Ocean Drive and Coral Coast. 200ft above sea level. Views forever great investment - would consider other property as part payment $775000 ph 0428 215 101 SEA container 20 foot $2000, Ph 0427 681847 Dampier SIMPSON 7KG front loader washing machine.

Only used a few times.

Includes 5 year extended warranty. $400 Ph 0428 541 800 KTA SINGLE Bed Divan with innerspring mattress, base has 2 deep cupboards & 2 drawers. $250 ono. Phone 0418 858 881 KTA

for sale SPA 12 seater Signature (Cadillac) including 4 hydrotherapy massage seats colour internal Navy external timber includes steps and hard cover $7,000 ono phone 0418 937 004 (KTA) TOY story pinata $5.00 Call 9144 1648 karratha.

Pandora key rings - great xmas gifts $10.00 WALL Aquarium.

Beautiful and in excellent condition. It has never been used and still in the box. Not needed again.

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Junior whistleblowers start new basketball era

By Ben Leahy Karratha’s junior basketballers aren’t just shooting hoops this season, they are now taking charge of games as well thanks to a new referee training program.

The Karratha Basketball Club (KBC) started training its junior referees in October, and on December 5 the initial six participants were presented with excellence awards.

Junior referees Darcy Collins, Seth

Binamat, Jordan Scanlan, Jesse Whittles, Molly Richards and Connor Austin have taken charge of the whistle this season and umpired weekly Under-10s and Under-12s basketball games.

KBC junior basketball referee coordinator Pablo Newton Farley said he hopes the new recruits have a long career as refs.

“It was great to see the junior refs program get off the ground this year,” he said. “It’s important to foster junior refs

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In the games, the Under-12s teams Cyclones and KPS/Millars played hard right to the end, but it was KPS/Millars who were too strong, winning 10-2.

And it was another fast-paced game when the Under-15s played, as the Midgetz played coast-to-coast basketball for the entire match to defeat the Cometz by 63 points.

The Midgetz v Cometz game finished with a score of 69-6 in the final junior game for the year.

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in Karratha, [who] will then graduate to reffing at the senior level.”

KBC president Daren Berry said the program will also help the six junior players appreciate the game from a different perspective.

“Reffing is an essential part of basketball and helps with kids development and makes them understand a different side of the rules of the game,” he said.

The referees presentation followed the last junior games for this season.

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More than 30 riders and a good showing of spectators turned up in overcast and delightfully cooler conditions for the second summer series mountain bike race in Karratha on December 8.

The Burrup Mountain Bike Club’s summer social series events are more relaxed than regular season races, and it was good to see a mix of old and new riders, men and women and kids as young as eight joining in.

The 4.7km round two course took riders from Dogs Hollow – possibly the most famous trail in the Karratha hills, with its steep uphill going into a long, fast flowing rollercoaster downhill – into a new section of track called Dog’s Breakfast.

The Breakfast trail is a short, chaotic section of single track, which runs along a rocky ridge that ends with a steep downhill section into a berm.

All riders put in a fantastic effort on the day but special mention goes to Mark Smith, Nick Muller and Toby Muller, who all managed to complete an incredible five laps in the one-hour time limit and finished in that respective order.

The summer series events are run once a month through the hotter period of the year and are either held in the evening or early morning to beat the heat with the main purpose being to have a bit of fun.

The next summer social series will be held on January 5 at 6.30am and all are welcome.

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Fishing can be lucky for some and unlucky for others.

But whether the luck is good or bad, it doesn’t really matter because just being out there fishing is a bonus to begin with.

Matt Gates and Jae Bruynzeel recently highlighted how fickle luck can be.

Matt was out for six days chasing the big blues that have been running lately and he didn’t catch one fish.

On the other hand, Jae from On Strike got out for the first time in ages recently and immediately landed the big blue marlin pictured this week.

Jae said the weather had been perfect and that there was no swell. The water temperature was 25 degrees, and she was fishing a current line in 400m of water with some big lures in the boat’s spread astern.

The massive marlin snavelled the lure and took a screaming run of around 450m within seconds.

After strapping herself into the harness, Jae watched the fish do some jumps before she finally managed to bring it boat-side for a tag shot and photo.

The fish was measured to be around 180kg, which was a great fish on a 37kg line.

Steve Michaels is another fisher who had a quirky twist of luck while fishing from his jetski recently. He was fishing with lures on the other side of the gulf in the creeks but didn’t catch a single fish.

What he did manage to land with his fishing lures, however, were two mud crabs!

The Exmouth Game Fishing Club would also like to remind members that the end-of-year party is on December 21.

Certificates and trophies will be given out and Santa will be dropping in for the kids – but RSVPs are essential.

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Committed to delivering your project, your way, safely, on time, with our exceptional staff.

Prequalified to work for Rio Tinto, Woodside, DPA and BHP. Whether you need large insitu concrete installation, precast or miscellaneous civil works, our business provides you with a cost and time effective solution for your project needs.

We have expanded our precast capabilities with 6000m2 of hardstand and 2,000m2 of casting beds – we can deliver your precast needs.

Cyclone blocks available immediately or made to your specifications.

Killarnée has an ongoing commitment to supporting local business, local people and local industry.

www.killarnee.com

OFFICE: 08 9183 8221

Drop in and see David or email david.irvine@killarnee.com

or phone 0428 285 802