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Ashburton August 2012
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Residents attended this special occasion to share their memories and stories during a commemorative ceremony complimented by a scrumptious morning tea held at Ashburton Hall.
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30th June 2012 marked the 40th anniversary of the gazetting of Paraburdoo as a town.
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Town crier Joe Escott read the declaration from the Government Gazette before Shire CEO Jeff Breen officially opened the event. “Councillors Linton Rumble and Ivan Dias both gave descriptive and humorous tales of their lives in Paraburdoo,” said Fran Bentley, Community Liaison Coordinator, Shire of Ashburton. … continued on page 2
in this issue Pannawonica parties on town’s 40th birthday.......................... 3 Musicians bond over Sounds of Tom Price......................... 6 NAIDOC Week.................................. 8 V-Swans program expands through the Pilbara...........................10
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“It was interesting to hear that both Councillor Dias’s children were born at the local hospital and that after moving here in 1985 to work for Hamersley Iron, Councillor Rumble took advantage of the home ownership scheme, increasing his connection to the town,” she said. Rio Tinto Greater Paraburdoo Mine Operations General Manager Scott Wilkinson also gave a brief update on the progression of the mine and Kody Blum and Taj Smallacombe, who represented the youth of the town, participated in a flag raising ceremony. To conclude the event, the town’s 36 yearlong residents Sharon and Owen Elliott cut a commemorative ribbon. Morning tea, including a birthday cake, was then held in the hall where residents could also sign the commemorative book.
Joe’s thoughts
If all you have was made of gold, it would not stop you from getting old, or feeling sad in your heart when with that gold you have to part. But if you fill your heart with love and give it freely to those you love, it costs you nothing to give it away, it comes back double every day, It can do for others what it can do for you A smile is like the rays of sun Meant to be shared by everyone. By Joe Escott, Paraburdoo
Government Gazette, 30th June 1972
His Excellency the Government, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, under the power conferred by section 686 of the Local Government Act, 1960-1971, doth hereby declare that all those pieces of land described in the schedule hereto, situate within the district of the Shire of West Pilbara shall be townsites, having the names of Pannawonica, Paraburdoo and Tom Price respectively.
W.S. LONNIE Clerk of the Council
Schedule Paraburdoo Townsite: All that portion of land comprising Windell Location 30, as shown bordered in green on Lands and Surveys Miscellaneous Plan 548 Sheet 1 and being the subject of Special Lease 3116/4586
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Pannawonica parties on town’s 40th birthday It’s clear the town of Pannawonica knows how to throw a party. An estimated 2,000 people enjoyed the beautiful weather on Saturday 14 July as old and new friends came together to celebrate the town’s 40th birthday.
Hoodoo Gurus
The Family Fun Day was opened by community elder Neil Findlay and Rio Tinto General Manager Bob Hirte, who said it was clear the community’s spirit was more alive and invigorated than ever. “Even though it’s early in the day, I can see that the place is alive with strong bonds of friendship and memories. It’s this spirit that has put us in good stead throughout the years and leaves us well positioned in the future,” Bob said in his opening speech. The town oval was turned into a fair ground with a sideshow alley, a petting zoo, giant slides and food and market stalls. Magic, fire and acrobatic shows entertained the crowds and the sound of children’s laughter could be heard across the town. Of course no birthday party is complete without cake, and a chocolate one was cut and shared amongst the crowd. Wet revenge was sought on some of the town’s notable characters. Managers, principals and police officers were sitting ducks for the dunk tank. Local Phil Dee may work in emergency management but getting dunked was one sticky situation that he could not get himself out of.
Chocolate an Meg Knight and Reilly Donoghoe enjoying Simmos Icecream
“I was tricked. I was told that I had won a competition! But that’s OK, it’s all for a good cause,” he said. School and mine tours ran throughout the day and the history of the town was interactively displayed in the school’s art building. It was here, among old newspaper clippings and photographs that many witnessed the squeals of past residents being reunited with an old friend or recognising themselves in a school photo. Karen and Garry Skipsey have lived in Pannawonica for seven years and said that they loved living in the rugged Pilbara town. “The lifestyle, the rosters, the people, there are good rivers to go camping… we love everything about this place, we really do.”
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The sun went down but the fun did not end. The end of the working day saw the attendance almost double as local act Maera Paki put on a wonderful show before iconic Australian band the Hoodoo Gurus kicked the crowd into a dancing frenzy with hits such as “What’s my scene?” and “Bittersweet”. The event was sponsored by a number of local businesses and organisations. Major sponsors included Rio Tinto, Shire of Ashburton, Coca-Cola, Mondadelphous, DT Workforce, WesTrac, Georgiou and Delta Print. Thank you to the Pannawonica 40th Anniversary Committee for all their hard work in coordinating such a memorable day. See you all for the 50th! The Shire of Ashburton would like to thank Tess Ingram and Heidi Virgin for their contribution to this story.
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Up 4 It brings healthy lifestyle messages to Pilbara schools Fortescue Metals Group’s Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) team and Role Models and Leaders Australia have partnered for the fifth consecutive year to bring Up 4 It, an Indigenous school based program delivering healthy messages and school attendance incentives to remote schools in the Pilbara. During the first week of June, the program visited schools and communities in Yandeyarra, Jigalong, Tom Price and Wakathuni with former Fremantle Docker Des Headland and former Perth Wildcat and Melbourne Tigers basketball player Marcus Timmons, who ran football and basketball clinics with students. Michelle Harding, a professional makeup artist, also conducted grooming and deportment classes with students to help boost self-esteem and promote self care and confidence. “I’ve seen Up 4 It’s good work across Western Australia for a few years and was very pleased that Fortescue was able to bring the program to Tom Price,” said Tom Price Senior High School Deputy Principal Travis Hooper. “A highlight was to see Des Headland muck in during games of kick-to-kick with our students.” Damien Ardagh, VTEC Development Manager said: “Up 4 It is designed specifically to improve the attendance rates of Indigenous students in remote Western Australian schools.”
“The focus of the program is on self – esteem, goal setting and achievement delivered by Indigenous and nonIndigenous role models who visit the communities and schools.” Ricky Grace, CEO of Role Models and Leaders Australia and also a former Perth Wildcats basketball player said: “the program has added incentives with the reward of a Perth Leadership Camp in November for students with attendance levels over 80 per cent.” “This strategy helps the message to continue in the community even when the program is over,” Ricky said. Before the end of November, Up 4 It will revisit the same schools and communities as well as Marble Bar, Wakathuni, Youngaleena, Cotton Creek, Roebourne and Onslow before the final reward camp in Perth. Over the past five years, the Up 4 It program has reached out to over 50 primary and secondary schools and over 5,700 Indigenous students in the Pilbara with its messages of empowerment, healthy lifestyles, school achievement and confidence.
Tom Price Senior High School Year 8 students Skye Cook (standing) and Maia Ahmat during the grooming and deportment sessions.
(L – R) Ex Fremantle Docker Des Headland with Tom Price Senior High School Year 8 students Curtis Hicks, Hayden Millsom and Lachy McInerney
Shire of Ashburton receives waterwise endorsement The Shire of Ashburton is pleased to announce that it is the first North West Council to receive a Waterwise endorsement. The endorsement is part of the Water Corporation and the Department of Water’s Waterwise Council Program which was developed to build a cooperative working relationship with local governments to improve water efficiency in their operations and in their communities.
Some initiatives the Shire is undertaking through the endorsement include: • Regular Shire water meter reads to profile consumption at various Shire facilities. This will not only show consumption but it will reveal water savings achieved as a result of reduction initiatives. • Better water management through tighter irrigation scheduling and equipment upgrades. Page 4 | Inside Ashburton | August 2012
• Incorporating Waterwise design principles and practices at the Onslow Community Gardens. • Water Corporation and Shire staff working together to explore treated waste water reuse and water efficiency opportunities. Since the Waterwise Council Program’s inception in 2009, 18 councils have received a Waterwise endorsement.
Project aims to sustain mining communities Curtin University’s Professor Fiona McKenzie met with community members and business representatives in Tom Price last month to discuss and gather information for the research project, Enduring Community Value from Mining. Fiona McKenzie
The project also will generate strategies that remote communities can use to deal with sudden shocks and global changes. Fiona said she was keen to hear from anyone else in the community and region who may wish to have an input into the research, particularly the residents of Onslow.
“It was a terrific opportunity to hear of both the challenges and also the opportunities of living in small communities with big horizons,” Fiona said.
“I would love to hear from you and have your input to both the challenges and also the opportunities of living in a place that is undergoing massive change.
Partners include the Commonwealth of Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia governments, Rio Tinto, Newmont Asia Pacific and four universities. For more information on the project visit www.crc-rep.com If you would like to participate in the research please contact Fiona McKenzie on 0417 098 880 or email f.mckenzie@curtin.edu.au
“There is a great opportunity to make this community something for other communities going through transition to aspire to,” she said.
“And it was a good opportunity to think about how we can learn from the past to make the future a better place to be, especially in remote communities.”
Fiona said she hoped to meet with the Ashburton community again in the near future to discuss their feedback on the project.
The project will analyse the benefits from mining and how they can be translated into enduring value to the communities in which mines operate, both during and beyond the mine’s life.
Enduring Community Value from Mining is sponsored by the Co-operative Research Centre – Remote Economic Participation.
Artist takes up residency in local schools It’s an exciting time for budding young local artists as WA artist Matthew McVeigh is calling Tom Price home from 23 July to 4 September. Matthew’s visit is thanks to an Artists in Residency (AIR) Grant provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Education, ArtsEdge and the Australia Council. The aim of the grant is to bring local culture into the classroom and during Term 3 Matthew will be working with Tom Price and Paraburdoo school teachers and their students on a number of creative and engaging projects. Kindergarten to Year 4 students will be making ceramic tiles, Year 5 to 7 students will be making puppets and performing a play, Year 8 to 10 students will be creating interactive wall sculptures and Matthew will provide course of study mentoring to year 11 and 12 visual art and photography students. For more information contact Robyn Wade at Tom Price SHS on 9143 8100.
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Local musicians launch CD at Nameless Festival Tom Price musicians who were given the opportunity to record their original songs for the Western Australian Music Industry Association’s (WAM) ‘sound of’ series will see their talent and dedication to the project come to fruition this month. The artists will launch the ‘Sounds of Tom Price’ CD at the annual Nameless Festival, performing a mix of Australian, classic and heavy styles of rock, reggae and pop, revealing the depth and variety of our local musicians. The CD will be released for free at the festival and the tracks can also be heard on the WAM website www.wam.asn.au/regional The ‘sound of series’ is a part of WAM’s regional projects where professional musicians and engineers work with musicians living in remote areas, teaching them recording and production skills while providing a mentoring service. WAM Regional Officer Nigel Bird said when the three week project started in April, he did not realise it would unearth such a large number of talented singers and songwriters for such a small town centre. “I can’t wait to tell the world the story of Tom Price music through this CD,” Nigel said. “It excites me to think the ‘Sounds of Tom Price’ has brought together a number of musicians and songwriters in Tom Price who maybe didn’t know each other so well before the project.
“Since the project, more people who are musically inclined have come out of the woodwork and they are looking to get together and get involved in other musical activities in town. It’s a great outcome from WAM’s point of view,” he said. For singer, songwriter and stay at home mum Elissa Nash it was a dream come true to have her song ‘Empirical Method’ recorded. “To watch the process of how a song is produced was a real eye opener. They made my song sound so professional and the direction it was taken in was amazing,” she said. “There is not a lot of connection for musicians in Tom Price and the project gave us the opportunity to meet each other. It has brought us together as a community.” Elissa said after their performance at the Nameless Festival she and the other artists hoped to start a local music association which will meet on Sunday afternoons for jam sessions. “I would also like to see the ‘sounds of’ project brought back to Tom Price because we have so many more musicians.
It excites me to think the ‘Sounds of Tom Price’ has brought together a number of musicians and songwriters in Tom Price … I would also like to see children and teenagers get the chance to write and record their own songs and be mentored by the musicians in town.” If you are interested in joining a Tom Price music club email Elissa at phatparrot@gmail.com
ThinkUKnow keeps children safe online What would you do if your child was contacted by a stranger or bullied online? ThinkUKnow Australia is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police and Microsoft Australia and aims to raise awareness among parents, carers and teachers of how young people use technology and how to keep them safe online.
ThinkUKnow is free and can be presented through face-to-face, video conferencing or online seminars and covers three topics: • how children have fun online, • how to help children stay in control, and • how to report if things go wrong.
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The initiative is also supported by ninemsn, further strengthening the program’s alliance between law enforcement and industry to help make the online environment safer for young Australians. For more information on ThinkUKnow or to book a presentation visit www.thinkuknow.org.au
Exhibition showcases talents of local artists The Pilbara Artists Coming Together (PACT) group held their fifth annual art exhibition at Tom Price from 22 June to 4 July. More than 100 pieces of artwork including oil and acrylic paintings, photographs and a bug sculpture were displayed, highlighting the diverse and unique skills of the 28 PACT members. Exhibition organiser Lynette Melis said the event grew bigger and better every year. “PACT initially formed in 2007 and continues to grow every year,” said Lynette.
“We welcome new members to PACT and strive to encourage and support local artistic talent in the Pilbara.” With nearly 50% of artwork sold in this year’s art exhibition, Lynette said the high quality of artwork produced for the exhibition by PACT members ensured a larger crowd and saw customers from previous years returning to purchase from their favourite artists. Art classes are offered to members and benefit from special visiting artists throughout the year. PACT members meet at the Tom Price Arts and Cultural Centre on Thursdays at 6.30pm. For more information or to get involved in PACT, contact Lynette on 0408 174 025.
Cross Roads, Mixed medium by Peter Blasgund
Nameless Sky Show, Acrylic by Katie Foster
Community groups to benefit from Easternwell grants Community groups, clubs, and associations within the Shire of Ashburton could be eligible to share in $40,000 worth of funding thanks to the Easternwell Community Grants program, which opens on 20 August.
Georgia Condon (left) and Kassim Allen (right) enjoying the Onslow Community Gardens, a previous recipient of an Easternwell Community Grant.
The program seeks to provide financial and social assistance to the regions in which Easternwell has its key operations. It aims to strengthen community groups in a number of different areas including education, health, indigenous, safety, training and youth.
important to our company ethos and Easternwell is committed to helping organisations in the regions where we conduct business. This program was designed to reach out to smaller organisations which are essential in the building of diverse and connected communities.”
Groups within the community looking for support to purchase equipment, to improve, commence building or to develop training programs are all examples of projects which will be looked upon favourably during assessment by the selection panel.
The grants will be spread across two rounds assessed bi-annually with the next round opening on 20 August 2012. Eligible groups may apply for funding of up to $2,000. Application forms must be received by 21 September 2012.
Easternwell CEO Troy Campbell said: “Our community grants program is very
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For more information visit www.easternwell.com.au/ ourcommunity.
NAIDOC Week Ashburton region was abuzz with NAIDOC Week events last month. Communities across the region came together to recognise the heritage, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians and to celebrate the local theme ‘Sharing of Country’. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee and the week was officially held from 1-8 July. The national theme for 2012 was the Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on.
Feedback from the community was extremely positive …
Tom Price A community event sponsored by FMG and Rio Tinto was held at Lions Park in Tom Price on 1 July. Keeping with the spirit of the local theme, the Welcome to Country was shared by two Aboriginal representatives, Wayne Stevens and Dawn Hicks and students from the local schools participated in the flag raising ceremony. Private Carrum Walley from the Pilbara Regiment gave the official NAIDOC address and Tom Price primary school students sang for the crowd. Shire of Ashburton Community Services Manager Leith Mete said the community were treated to a number of activities and stalls coordinated by local organisations including a traditional language display, a burn pit open fire with traditional cooking and bush tucker tasting, traditional art and crafts and a live broadcast from Gumala Radio. She said Gumala Aboriginal Corporation and Nintirri Centre coordinated community art activities.
A quilt featuring dot paintings of native animals will be displayed at the 2012 Nameless Festival’s People’s Art Exhibition and a canvas featuring 123 community members’ handprints will be displayed in Tom Price. “Feedback from the community was extremely positive and people particularly enjoyed the community art activities as they will ‘live past’ the event,” Leith said. The event was a huge success and would not have been possible without the commitment from the NAIDOC committee and the support of the local volunteers.
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Onslow The NAIDOC celebrations kicked off in Onslow with the annual V Swans football match on 6 July. Shire of Ashburton Community Services Manager Peta Hayto said more than 50 kids participated in the Auskick games early in the evening before the seniors took to the field. “Although some of the senior players were rusty, there was a good display of talent with some ‘specky’ marks and kicks,” she said. “The night was a community combined event. The P & C put on a sausage sizzle and the Shire’s youth program sold soft drinks and painted faces.
“Locals Meachum Kelly Snr and Cibbi Allen cooked a delicious stew and kangaroo kebabs and the sports club opened to provide the vocal spectators with refreshments. It was a fun night for everyone who attended.” Peta said the Shire’s community services team also hosted a family lunch at the Onslow community gardens on 11 July. “The turnout was fantastic, it was a real treat to see everyone together sharing yarns and soaking up the beautiful day.” The Shire would like to thank the V Swans and the Department of Child Protection’s Karratha team who lent a hand on the day.
Paraburdoo Paraburdoo residents celebrated NAIDOC Week by embracing the national theme the Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on. A Welcome to Country and a flag raising ceremony was performed and lunch was put on by
Rio Tinto. A fire was also on display to assimilate the Canberra Tent Embassy, recognising their mark of peace.
Pannawonica Local school children displayed their knowledge of local Aboriginal culture during Pannawonica’s NAIDOC celebrations. Shire of Ashburton Activities Officer Kirrily Donoghoe said: “students read out the Aboriginal dreamtime story behind Pannawonica hill. They told of how it moved from the coast to its current place, and as it moved across the land it created a scar in the earth that became Robe River.” The two day event also consisted of Welcome to Country and flag raising ceremonies, art displays, information booths and Indigenous themed arts and crafts, a fishing competition and the Kuruma Marthudunera people supplied a lunch for the whole community.
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NAIDOC celebrated at Marandoo More than 200 people attended the NAIDOC week celebrations at Rio Tinto’s Punurunha Camp at Marandoo. Bush tucker tasting and a mine site BBQ were enjoyed but the highlight of the event was an evening corroboree. The celebrations culminated with a Welcome to Country and a flag raising ceremony led by the Traditional Owners. Locals Wayne Stevens and Marlin Cook also organised and participated in a performance led by a local Aboriginal dance group and Uncle Alex Tucker sang. Rio Tinto Marandoo General Manager, Mick Green said the celebrations were a great success and increased the knowledge and respect of Indigenous culture. Corroboree at Punurunha Camp, Marandoo. Images by Rodel Parocha
V-Swans program expands through the Pilbara V-Swans Pilbara Talent Academy visited Tom Price in July as part of the pilot program to connect Pilbara kids to development football and promote community engagement. The V-Swans Academy started in the Pilbara in March 2012 with the aim to provide football education, create opportunities for talented players and encourage community participation. “Development football in the Pilbara means young players get access to programs that are available in the metro area, but are not obtainable for those residing in isolated regions because of geography and distances to travel,” said Clint Degebrodt, V-Swans Regional Development Manager from Roebourne. “We’ve formed an academy which is essentially a life education program where the focus or connector is football,” said Clint. “The program has a range of outcomes including football education and building life skills through social development and community engagement.” The program is multifaceted, including a mentoring initiative, and is designed to encourage all participants to be the best they possibly can. It also provides talented players with a chance to take their game to the next level which begins with local and Pilbara representation and continues through to the Swans WAFL colts.
“Our success is measured by the kids who contribute to the community through umpiring, playing and coaching,” said Clint. While in Tom Price, V-Swan academy participants aged 14 – 17 ran a football holiday clinic for the local children at the Tom Price High School. Thirty-seven boys and girls between the ages of 5-14 enjoyed a variety of drills, games and footy fun. The V-Swans Talent program currently includes 98 young men across the Pilbara including Tom Price, Port and South Hedland, Newman, Onlsow, Karratha, Roebourne, Dampier, Wickham and Karratha. “Of the 98 kids in the academy, all play football locally, 25 coach in their local areas, 32 umpire junior, 12 have played colts for the Swan districts and 7 kids have represented their state in the WA North West team at the National 16s AFL championships in Sydney July 2012,” said Clint. V-Swan development staff will select the best players from all three teams (Shire of Ashburton and Newman combined, Roebourne and Hedland) to represent the Pilbara region in the North West Championships, to be held in Broome later this year.
The five values included in the V-Swan mentoring program: – – – – –
work hard follow the rules always give your best contribute to the community never give up
“This program provides great value for participants to connect to their community through football, have some fun, make some friends and learn as much as they can about footy, and for those who have higher aspirations, we assist those too.” Clint added. “The pathway is like an induction cycle so next year we intend to connect new kids within the towns and region and work towards representation for Shires, the Pilbara and Northwest in 2013”. Daniel Munday is the Regional Development Manager in Onslow and the V-Swans Talent Academy are now looking for development coaches in Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica to run talent hubs. This will enable kids in these areas to have equal access to the V-Swans development program. Participants get involved in the program through being selected by a V-Swan representative, or nominated by the local league or association. For further information contact Clint Degebrodt, V-Swans Regional Development Manager, Roebourne on 0408 426412 or cDegebrodt@swandistrictsfc.com
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Pet Profile
Name: Henry Looking for: home with another dog to play with or children for company Age: 16 weeks old Likes: Playing and getting attention Dislikes: Being left in a backyard and ignored Appearance: Blue Heeler (white and blue/grey) with a soft coat Other Pets: He is used to other dogs and cats.
Recruitment The Shire of Ashburton is currently experiencing a period of rapid growth and development and has various positions vacant with more becoming available shortly. Current positions include: • Executive Manager – Technical Services, Tom Price • Swimming Pool Manager, Tom Price An information package on each of these positions can be obtained by visiting our website www.ashburton.wa.gov.au or by contacting our Recruitment Coordinator, Annwen Pettit on (08) 9188 4468.
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Relationship status: Henry is admired by all that meet him. He has a lovely, gentle nature and is great with other dogs, children and adults. Henry is a smart dog. Already he can sit on command, wait for his food and walk on a lead. Being a young puppy he will play for a while then sit back, relax and snooze. He enjoys his daily walk and will be desexed very soon, as well as microchipped, all included in his adoption fee. To view Henry contact SAFE Tom Price on 0437 511 692 or email tomprice@safe.asn.au There is also more profile info and photos on the main www.safe.asn.au pets in Tom Price/Paraburdoo. Follow us on Facebook by joining SAFE Tom Price/Paraburdoo
Community unites to build Bellary Springs centre A special milestone was celebrated in Bellary Springs, located between Tom Price and Paraburdoo, on 29Â June with the official opening of the Bellary Springs Community Centre.
The event was celebrated by all who attended as well as the radio audience who tuned into the Gumala radio live broadcast of the event.
Construction of centre
The community centre project came about as the Bellary Springs community had no shared space to gather for community functions and get-togethers. The unique partnership between Gumala Aboriginal Corporation, the Bellary Springs community, the University of Melbourne, Lotterywest and Rio Tinto saw the design and construction of the centre which will allow the community to host functions. The centre also provides office space for learning facilities and support programs to take place including dental health, paediatric support and cultural and educational programs.
In the lead up to the official opening, 16 architecture students and two staff members from the University of Melbourne volunteered their skills and time over ten days to assist in the construction of the centre while Bellary Springs community members, Gumala staff and local contractors provided the necessary input, guidance and sweat. As the CEO of Gumala, I am only too aware of the cultural and spiritual significance of having a shared space where our members (the Traditional Owners) can meet and participate in cultural, health and educational practices that bring them closer together as a small community.
Tracey Ingie, baby Terrance Malana and Stuart Ingie Jnr. Images courtesy of Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
New centre
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It also provides an appropriate space to enable education and health programs to take place that benefit our members and our members’ children. The centre was officially opened by Gumala Deputy Chairman, Innawonga Elder and Bellary Springs resident Stuart Ingie Snr with many honorary guests attending, including Shire of Ashburton Councillors Cecelia Fernandez and Lisa Shields. The event was celebrated by all who attended as well as the radio audience who tuned into the Gumala radio live broadcast of the event. Steve Mav, Chief Executive Officer, Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
Pannawonica Community News Panna children present mosaic to town A mosaic masterpiece created by the children of Pannawonica has been gifted to the town to commemorate its 40th anniversary celebrations. The idea to create a keepsake to gift to the town was born during a recent school holiday program. The children brainstormed their ideas with illustrations of what they thought represented Pannawonica. With a thick pile of inspirational pictures, resident artist Sarah James was asked to compile as many of the kids’ ideas as possible into a workable collage that could be mosaicked. The aim was to have as many, if not every child, lay at least one tile on the mosaic as each tile is representative of the children in Pannawonica past and the present. The children are a very significant part of Pannawonica’s history and future. The coming together of all the tiny pieces to create something wonderful also reflects the important contribution that we all make in creating such a great little community. We hope this mosaic provokes great memories of our little mining town. We had people of all ages contribute from babies with the help of their parents to a helper aged 70. For all who participated we hope that in years to come you will be able to see and touch the mosaic and remember where you laid your tiles and how old you were. For those who have left and come back to visit, we hope all these symbols bring back some lasting memories of your time in Panna.
The beautiful mosaic Pannawonica children presented to the town
A special mention to Sarah James, Stacy Rutherford, Michaela Williams, Lara Dawson, Jayne Unsworth, Linda Kirkwood, Ali West, the Craft Club, Spotless and the Pannawonica Activities Team. So, it is with much excitement and great delight that the kids of Panna, with the help from the Shire of Ashburton, present this mosaic to the town for its 40 year celebrations and for all to enjoy for many years to come.
A project like this does not come together without the help of many adult volunteers to help the kids put it all together.
Peta Hayto Community Services Manager
What’s New to the Pannawonica Library One Funky Monkey Stacey McCleary This is a riotous counting book that will engage your youngster over and over. Children and their parents will love reading about these Funky animals and their different dancing styles, from boot scooting lions to jungle-jiving giraffes and hip-hopping hippos.
Storytime sessions Tuesdays at 10am and 10.30am DURING SCHOOL TERMS Bring the children down to read a story and practice their craft skills
What else is new on our shelves… New items arriving each month! Come in and check them out.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday 10 am – 4 pm & 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
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Paraburdoo Community News Charity benefits from Paraburdoo adventure Counting rubber ducks at Kelly’s Pool and collecting items of rubbish were just some of the unusual challenges the participants of ‘Adventure Para’ faced on Sunday 22 July. The event was organised by Paraburdoo’s 40th anniversary committee and Rio Tinto’s Accommodation and Towns Management Paraburdoo team as part of the town’s commemorative celebrations and also raised over $5,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of WA. ‘Adventure Para’ was held within a 30km radius of town and one motorcycle and 12 four-wheel drives travelled from Kelly’s Pool to Nanutarra Road to Considerable Creek and everywhere in between, each team competing against the other to locate clues and correctly solve the challenges to win the first prize of $300.
Nicole and Jesse Kikiros counting rubber ducks at Kellys Pool
The teams started to return to Ashburton Hall within two hours, and enjoyed a BBQ lunch and bid at the silent auction. All items in the auction were kindly donated by local businesses.
off and they won with the most points. ‘Waka Haere’ came second and ‘Elle on Wheels’ came third. Councillor Linton Rumble’s team ‘The Simpson’s’ put in a commendable effort but came last, scoring the least amount of points.
The last team to return were the ‘Llanwops’ but taking their time paid
Committee member Lynne Spice said the feedback from the participants
was that it was a great day out, particularly as it offered a chance to see Paraburdoo’s sights and scenery. The organisers would like to thank all who participated, particularly FIFO workers Mick Gilmore, David Lees and Joel Garcia for their enthusiasm and efforts in assisting with the event.
Trivia buffs party in Paraburdoo More than 170 people attended a quiz night in Paraburdoo in June, held as part of the town’s 40th anniversary celebrations. Shire of Ashburton Community Liaison Coordinator Fran Bentley said the night was a huge success and quiz goers put in a lot of effort to dress up and decorate their tables.
The money raised from Craig’s rendition of ‘Summer of 69’, the fines and a raffle totalled $1252.85 and will be donated to the Nunn family to go towards a new lifting chair for their son.
“Visiting media representatives from the Pilbara News and ABC Radio were asked to judge best dressed table and after much thought the title was shared between ‘Para Party People’ and ‘Sporty Doo’,” she said.
“It was a close call for the overall winners of the night. ‘Fe Fi Fo’ came first on 57 points, followed by ‘Cracked Eggs’ on 56 points and ‘Possibly the Best Team Name Ever Invented’ placing third with 55 points,” said Fran.
“Sergeant Craig Walton worked hard during the night enforcing the law and issuing humorous fines before the crowd challenged him to sing.
Fran said money raised from the ticket sales will be administered by the 40 year committee to go towards town initiatives.
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Tower building challenge. Image by Pilbara News
The event was sponsored by Rio Tinto and organised by the committee and Rio Tinto. A big thank you to all those who attended and of course to those who assisted by making the event so successful.
Paraburdoo Community News Youth speak up on entry statement design Paraburdoo and Tom Price youth had their say on the design for their town’s new entry statement. Last month Joan and Charlie Smith from Smith Sculptors visited each town and encouraged the youth to think about what their town meant to them and what is important to their town. “We want to show your town is more than mining. What do you want people to think about when they come to town?” Charlie asked. Charlie and Joan showed their concept designs for each town. Their idea for Paraburdoo featured the white corellas to reflect the Indigenous word ‘Pirupardu,’ meaning ‘meat feathers’, from which the town takes its name. Their idea had the full backing of local Arnold Ingie, 18, who said: “My family are the Traditional Owners and they would love it. My grandmother owned a corella. It’s something that is close to my heart and is everything to do with my life.” Shire of Ashburton Community Development Executive Manager Deb Wilkes said it was important the youth of each town were consulted as they were the future of the community. “Their opinions and ideas are important in forming how our towns develop,” she said.
Joan and Charlie Smith of Smith Sculptors and young people at Paraburdoo Youth Centre looking at concept designs
Smith Sculptors consulted the communities of Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Onslow on the entry statement designs from 17-20 July. The Shire will inform the community of the outcomes in the near future.
What’s New to the Paraburdoo Library The World’s Greatest Underachiever – and the Crazy Classroom Cascade Henry Winkler Hank Zizper would rather ski down Mount Everest….backwards….blindfolded and butt naked than do homework. Luckily he has a plan to change homework forever. School will never be the same again.
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Tom Price Community News Art exhibition tells story of Aboriginal culture The talent of emerging artists from Tom Price and the surrounding communities were showcased at IBN Corporation’s second annual Aboriginal art exhibition at Tom Price from 9-13 July. Extending on from NAIDOC Week, the exhibition hosted more than 50 pieces of artwork including dot paintings, photographs, videos, prints on spinifex paper and traditional artifacts. The event culminated with an awards ceremony recognising artists in the categories of highly commended, honorary, innovation, photography, excellence and best emerging artist. IBN Corporation Field Coordinator and exhibition organiser David Fernandez said the response from the public to the exhibition was extremely positive with many pieces of artwork sold, including the works of the exhibition’s younger artists who are aged 12 and 13. “That is an encouragement for the younger ones to keep their culture alive through painting,” David said.
He said the aim of the exhibition was to encourage the area’s new and emerging artists to continue with their work as many could make a living out of it. “Many people don’t believe they have talent so it was an enjoyable experience to discover their hidden talents. It was very inspiring actually. “The idea after this is to get the artists together and plan to see if they can take ownership of the event. It’s a way for them to teach the rest of the population the importance of their culture.” David will be hosting a workshop to show the artists how to professionally finish their work and how to start building a portfolio. IBN Corporation will also continue to exhibit some of the artists’ paintings at their Tom Price office.
New skate park for all to enjoy The Tom Price Skate Park is being reconstructed to increase the park’s size and ensure its facilities can be used by skaters of all ages and levels of ability. The Shire of Ashburton in partnership with Rio Tinto and Lotterywest will fund the $700,000 project which also forms a part of the Tom Price town revitalisation. In the lead up to the project’s commencement the Shire held community consultations with the local skaters, and a large number of young people and their parents attended and provided useful feedback. Not only will the park’s size increase to an area of 730m2, it will also include a parents’ retreat making supervision at the park easier and more enjoyable. The park was designed by Convic who will also rebuild the facility. Convic are renowned for their projects which include designing the world’s largest skate park in Shanghai, China. Construction of the park commenced in late July, officially announced by Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, the Hon Ken Baston along with Rio Tinto General Manager Sinead Kaufman and Councillor Lisa Shields. The new skate park is scheduled to reopen in October 2012.
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Tom Price Community News Dad Only Zone at Nintirri Tom Price dads are taking advantage of monthly, organised Dads Only Zone playgroup sessions at Nintirri Neighbourhood Centre. The playgroup is offered by local dads for local dads and offers blokes the opportunity to hang out with their kids and other dads in a child friendly space and enjoy a bacon and egg burger and a coffee.
“We wanted to provide a place where dads could get together and do their own thing with their kids as well as connect with other dads for mental wellness. Women talk about their lives very easily whereas men don’t.”
Tom Price dad Scott Hansen said that so far the response has been good and the sessions run to a very loose, relaxed schedule.
Justine said it was also an opportunity to provide an environment for kids to be exposed to different types of play such as physical activities instead of arts and crafts.
“We crank up the BBQ and the excellent Nintirri coffee machine, drag out all the play gear for the kids and spend a few hours swapping stories about all sorts of things: work, football, camping, being a dad, what our wives are up to while we are looking after the kids, that sort of thing,” said Scott. “We do a morning tea of fruit and popcorn for the kids, clean up, pack up and head off. It’s very relaxed, and a good one to come to, particularly if you are new to town.” Scott’s wife, Justine who is also Nintirri’s Health Promotion Officer, said it was a chance for dads to talk to each other about being a parent.
This mum thinks it’s fantastic! I get a couple of hours on a Saturday morning to do whatever I want!
“Dads take a little more risks whereas mums tend to be more cautious, so this provides great developmental opportunities for children,” she said. “In the first month we had 13 dads turn up so obviously in this community there are a lot of fathers who are keen to meet other fathers in a playgroup environment, not a work environment. We have hit on something at the right time.” Justine, who has two young boys said: “This mum thinks it’s fantastic! I get a couple of hours on a Saturday morning to do whatever I want!” The next Dads Only Zone is Saturday 25 August at Nintirri, with a $2 entry fee. 9.30-11am
Tom Price dads get together with their kids for the monthly Dads Only Zone playgroup at Nintirri Neighbourhood Centre.
Fire brigades prepare for hot summer months In the lead up to summer, the Tom Price Private Fire and Rescue Brigade and the Tom Price Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade will commence prescribed burns in and around the town site. Chief Bush Fire Patrol Officer Morgwn Jones said the prescribed burns would help prevent the spread of bush fires in the hotter months. “In the coming weeks the brigades will burn out areas of bushland. Burning times will vary according to the weather on the day, but usually they will commence around 9am on Sundays and 7pm on Mondays,” he said. “These burns will last for around 1 – 2 hours depending on the fuel load of the area being burnt.
“While it would be ideal to notify every resident that these burns will take place near their homes, where we conduct this activity is purely dependent on the weather conditions that day and how many volunteers are available. “If you notice the brigades near your house on these days, please do not panic as we will be preparing to do a prescribed burn. Please close your windows and take any washing off the line.
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“We apologise for any inconvenience the prescribed burns may cause to residents however this is a necessary fire precaution,” Morgwn said. For more information on the prescribed burns please contact Morgwn on 0417 754 846. If you are interested in joining a volunteer fire brigade, contact Tom Price Bush Brigade Captain Darryl Hannah on 0409 114 369.
Tom Price Community News School holiday program busts a move School children in Tom Price and Paraburdoo are showing off their new moves after a visit from Brisbane-based RAW Dance Company over the July school holidays. Shire of Ashburton Senior Activities Officer Melissa May said RAW dance teachers Jess Chambers and Anna Johnston taught 68 children aged 5 to 12 a dance routine using the styles of hip hop, body percussion, tribal dance and break dancing over two day workshops held in each town. “The first part of the workshop focused on teaching the group the dance routine in sections. Anna instructed the lesson while Jess stood with the group so they could follow her moves,” Melissa said. “Every single child concentrated and worked extremely hard and soon learnt the moves. The group was then moved into four lines and were taught extra steps according to their position.”
She said during the second half of the workshop, the children were grouped according to their age and were taught more challenging steps and styles which were also incorporated into the dance routine. “The younger dancers focused on gross and fine motor skills while the older dancers learnt to break dance. This was one of the best things about the workshop for many of the older participants.” At the end of the workshop the children performed the dance for their parents. “It was such a success that the workshops ran over time so the groups could perform again and again for their audience,” Melissa said.
It was such a success that the workshops ran over time so the groups could perform again and again for their audience, … Workshop organisers received great feedback from parents including that five-year-old dancers Keely, Bailon and Sienna all went home and tried to teach their families the dance routine. The workshops were a part of the Shire’s school holiday program that is sponsored by Rio Tinto. It is hoped the program can bring RAW Dance Company back next year for a longer and more intensive series of workshops.
What’s New to the Tom Price Library Nomad By Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Ali caused a worldwide sensation with her gutsy memoir Infidel. Now, in Nomad, she tells of coming to America to build a new life. An ocean away from death threats made against her by European Islamists, the stifle she witnessed and the inner conflict she suffered…
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Pilbara Water Services Projects Onslow water supply scheme The Water Corporation has planned for future growth in Onslow, putting in place short and long-term solutions to ensure the security of Onslow’s water and wastewater services. We will continue to keep the community informed about planned works in the area through updates in the Shire of Ashburton newsletter and the Pilbara News. We will also present at community events, such as the recent Shire of Ashburton Onslow Industry Forum. We will work closely with the Shire of Ashburton, State Government agencies and other key stakeholders to ensure our water and wastewater services meet the increased demands of Onslow’s growing population.
up to 200 million litres of drinking water each year to the Onslow water supply scheme. These additional bores will provide enough water to increase the number of water services in Onslow by 50 per cent. The construction of a 3.5 kilometre collector main between the bores is expected to go to tender in late 2012. To cater for the additional water supply, we will duplicate 10.3 kilometres of the transfer main, from the Cane River borefield to Onslow. The construction of the transfer main will also go to tender in late 2012. These works should provide additional water supply to Onslow by mid 2013.
We are working with Chevron and the Department of State Development to finalise details of the proposed desalination plant and its integration into the Onslow water supply scheme. Construction of infrastructure to transfer water from the plant to the supply scheme will be delivered in 2014/15, with the plant scheduled for completion in 2015/16.
Water storage and distribution upgrade To meet increasing demand for water in Onslow, we will construct a 5 million litre ground level tank, 1.5 kilometres of distribution main and an additional pump station. We expect these projects to be complete by late 2014. This work will result in improved water pressure within Onslow.
Onslow wastewater scheme We will double the treatment capacity of Onslow’s wastewater scheme, with upgrades planned for the wastewater treatment plant and related infrastructure. These works will cater for future growth in Onslow.
Christien Ehrhardt, North West Region Asset Manager, presenting at the Onslow Industry Forum.
Cane River borefield projects Onslow’s drinking water is supplied by the Cane River borefield, located 30 kilometres east of town. The Cane River has supplied drinking water to Onslow since the early 1960s. Four additional bores have been drilled following investigations in March 2011, which could provide
Test drilling for bores at the Cane River borefield.
Long-term water supply solution When the Chevron Wheatstone LNG Project was announced in September 2011 it was followed by news that the proposed new water source for Onslow would be desalination built by Chevron. This will increase the capacity of the drinking water supply in Onslow by 2 gigalitres (billion litres) per year.
Onslow’s wastewater treatment plant will be upgraded to cater for increased flows.
Water Efficiency More than $14.2 million has been invested in water efficiency and recycling projects in the Pilbara. In Onslow, these included the H2ome Smart and H2O Smart projects, which encouraged water efficient behaviour and allowed residents and businesses to replace inefficient water appliances and fixtures. Onslow Primary School and the town’s sports ground have received an irrigation audit and upgrade, to increase the efficiency of water use on public open space in the town. Five remote data
loggers were installed in June to assist high water use business customers with leak detection and increased efficiency. Data loggers monitor water use continuously and have previously saved customers up to 50% of their water use by identifying leaks and anomalies in water usage which can be rectified. These water efficiency projects were jointly funded through the Water Corporation and the Australian Government’s Water for the Future initiative.
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First Waterwise Council in the North West The Shire of Ashburton recently became the first Waterwise Council in the North West. This achievement demonstrates the commitment the Shire has to water efficiency in Onslow and surrounding areas. By increasing water efficiency and planning ahead we will be able to ensure the water security of Onslow well into the future.
Onslow Community News Camp inspires young Onslow role models Since 2010, the Shire of Ashburton has run the successful Youth Leadership Camp in Onslow to inspire local youths to become role models within their community. Over the June long weekend, 16 young people participated in the camp’s jam packed program facilitated by Shire staff and Travis Hayto from the Perry Lakes Hawks State Basketball League and Daniel Munday from V Swans. Shire Community Services Manager Peta Hayto said while activities such as a three on three competition and an
awards dinner were fun, the program was also hard work as participants faced some very challenging team building and leadership activities. “A component of the program was to encourage participants to lead and mentor their younger siblings and peers by delivering the Aussie Hoops basketball program,” Peta said. “Aussie Hoops teaches young children age 6 to 10 basic basketball rules and skills in a series of fun and easy games. Although it could be quite challenging, the participants didn’t give up. They really enjoyed it and learnt a lot from it.”
A balloon tower was one of the team building challenges
Peta said if participants were committed to the leadership program and had a good attendance at school they would also have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of rewards and incentives throughout the year.
Travis Hayto on the courts with the camp participants
The ongoing partnership between the Shire, V Swans and Onslow School has allowed the Youth Leadership Camp to be extended through other sports and activities. It is hoped the program will also be provided to the Pannawonica community in the future.
New gates offer peace and consolation at Onslow cemetery New gates have been installed at Onslow cemetery representing the ‘Tree of Life’. The design is highly fitting for the final resting place of the people of Onslow as it is an uplifting symbol of peace and consolation. The gates are situated between the old and new cemeteries and were designed and built by Smith Sculptors, who are well-known for their work which also includes the Anzac Memorial in Onslow. “The focal point of the ‘Tree of Life’ design is the Axis Mundi tree. It represents the centre of the world rooted deep in the earth and in contact with the waters,” said Joan and Charlie of Smith Sculptors. “The tree is said to grow into the ‘World of Time’, with its branches reaching the heavens and eternity. It represents life itself and the joining of heaven, earth and water.” The pillars also are representative of the ‘Tree of Life’ and the symbolic vertical
axis, which both holds apart and joins heaven and earth. Symbolically the pillars are the support of heaven and ‘Heaven’s Gate’. It is said that passing through two pillars represents entry into a new life and a new world. “The surrounding railings bear the emblem of the Ashburton Pea in silhouette to link the artwork to the town. All these symbols combine to form a portal. This is the significant point of entrance to a sacred place of respect and peace,” said Charlie and Joan.
The new ‘Tree of Life’ gates at Onslow cemetery
The gates are surrounded by a niche wall, and in future months an upgrade to landscaping in both the old and new
areas will commence transforming the Onslow Cemetery into a comfortable place to sit and reflect.
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Onslow Community News Talented musical comedian visits the Pilbara Adults and children alike were wowed in Onslow and Paraburdoo by the drumming, tap dancing and comedic phenomenon of the Gene Peterson Live show. Drummer, composer, pianist and producer Gene Peterson together with master percussionist Saia Hanlon and internationally renowned hip hop and tap dancing duo, Two Man Crew visited the Pilbara as part of a regional program thanks to the Country Arts WA Shows on the Go. Throughout the performance the audience was taken on a rhythmic journey exploring ‘found sound’ with the music crafted from kids toys, office equipment, junk, kitchen utensils and other household items. “The show was a huge success in Onslow with the audience young and old thoroughly enjoying the performance,” said Peta Hayto, Community Services Manager, Shire of Ashburton. Gene, Saia and Two Man Crew also stayed behind after the show to chat with the children and sign posters, hats and shirts.
Gene Peterson Live touring the Pilbara as part of the Country Arts WA Shows on the Go. Image by Onyx Productions.
Gumala Radio’s ‘voice’ visits Onslow Gumala Radio’s Tadam (John) Lockyer gave an outdoor live broadcast from the Onslow Community Gardens on 26 June. Shire of Ashburton Community Services Manager Peta Hayto said the local children swarmed Tadam during the two and a half hour long broadcast. “It was the first time Gumala Radio had broadcast from the community gardens and the kids chatted and sang along with Tadam,”she said. Tadam also spoke to some of the locals about the progress of the gardens including committee members and volunteers Pearse and Geoff Herbert. Tadam said he enjoyed broadcasting from the gardens. “We are planning to do a lot more outdoor broadcasts out there and in several Pilbara communities in the future as they are a great platform for bringing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities together,” he said. Tadam and the residents also enjoyed a BBQ lunch provided by the Shire’s community service team. Onslow children help Tadam with his radio program
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Onslow Community News Annual Onslow Rodeo Onslow Rodeo Grounds, Eagles Nest Road, Onslow Saturday 18 August, 2012, 10am until late Day events include: • • • • •
Bull rides Bronc riding Ladies Barrel Race Motorcycle Barrel Race Time events
5.30pm – 7pm ‘Two Up’ with proceeds going to Variety WA 7pm – close ‘Hit n Run’ performing mix of country/rock n roll music Licensed bar, No BYO and camping will be available at the rodeo grounds For more information email Onslowrodeo@hotmail.com
What’s New to the Onslow Library The Land of Painted Caves Jean M. Auel THE LAND OF PAINTED CAVES concludes the story of Ayla, her mate Jondalar, and their little daughter, Jonayla, taking readers on a journey of discovery and adventure as Ayla struggles to find a balance between her duties as a new mother and her training to become a Zelandoni - one of the Ninth Cave community’s spiritual leaders and healers. Once again, Jean Auel combines her brilliant narrative skills and appealing characters with a remarkable re-creation of the way life was lived thousands of years ago, rendering the terrain, dwelling places, longings, beliefs, creativity and daily lives of Ice Age Europeans as real to the reader as today’s news. More NEW DVDs are IN The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – starring Daniel Craig & Rooney Mara We Bought a Zoo – starring Matt Damon & Scarlett Johansson Dolphin Tale – starring Harry Connick Jr Jack & Jill – starring Adam Sandler & Katie Holmes Teen Wolf – starring Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed & Dylan O’Brein War Horse – starring Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson & Peter Mullan Hugo – starring Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz & Christopher Lee
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Shire takes over Onslow’s Ocean View Caravan Park The Shire of Ashburton will manage Ocean View Caravan Park into the future. It was decided at the July 2012 Council meeting that the Shire reclaim the leasehold for the Ocean View Caravan Park following a request for early termination by current lessee, Peter Adams. The changeover will take effect on 3 September 2012. “The shire will do everything possible to provide upgrades and maximise the park’s potential while continuing to support the tourism industry,” said Shire President Kerry White. “Local Government has successfully managed caravan parks all over the country, and the shire intends to develop and build on this valuable asset,” she said. “Business for the park will continue as usual while plans for redevelopment and upgrade are in progress, which effectively will provide opportunity to local business in future.”
Some tourists have been visiting Onslow regularly for over 20 years, adding value to the community, supporting local business and engaging in local activities. “The annual tourists are extremely important to the fabric and diversity of this town, and we will continue to encourage and support this,” said Cr White. “It’s what has sustained this town for many years and we are committed to ensuring that opportunity for the tourist industry continues.” “We want to ensure that both construction and tourism can happen at the same time. Onslow has much to offer, and we’re determined to see that tourism continues to be a sustainable, thriving industry in the future.”
Census data uncovers the region The release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2011 Census of Population and Housing data on 21 June has provided an up-to-date snapshot of the Ashburton region. According to the census data more people call the region home with the population increasing from more than 6,000 in 2006 to just over 10,000 in 2011. Other interesting facts include: The median age of residents is 33, on average there are two children per family and the median weekly household income is around $2,700.
Shire CEO Jeff Breen said the census data was vital for understanding the community. “Census data is referred to every day by a range of businesses, organisations and individuals and is a useful way to learn about the community in which we live,” Mr Breen said.
“The census data will underpin future Government planning in the Ashburton area and will help show where amenities such as hospitals, roads and public transport are needed most.” For more information visit the ABS website www.abs.gov.au/census
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