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Aug/Sept 2015 Edition Issue 157
Paul Foster and Alice Warwick
Photograph provided by EPIS

EPIS Open Day

By Alice Warwick

East Pilbara Independence Support Inc.

(EPIS) took part in the 2015 ACSA National
Open Day on 19 June. Along with other
aged care providers around Australia, EPIS
opened its doors to the local community
in conjunction with Aged and Community
Services (ACSA).
The Open Day was to celebrate and bring
awareness of the wonderful aged care
services we have in our communities.
Locals were encouraged to visit the centre
on Les Tutt Drive with an outlook to work
together to develop better relationships
and promote the positive experiences of
our older Australians.
EPIS had clients and support workers arrive
at the Newman Day Centre from outlying
centres at Jigalong, Marble Bar, Warralong
and Tom Price. It was a great atmosphere.
EPIS clients not only enjoyed catching
up with old friends and family members
but had the opportunity to participate
in activities such as making damper and
painting. A BBQ lunch was provided and
with the Bush Tea Party for Clients and
Carers the BBQ was not complete without
the bush billy tea over an open fire.
At the end of the day, those in attendance
were fortunate enough to have Paul Foster
(EPIS Board Member) attend the centre in
his ice cream truck and everyone enjoyed
an ice cream of their choice. Live music
was provided by Elle Kerr, EPISs very own
team member, along with the very talented
Darren Field.
A great day was had by one and all.
All Photographs provided by EPIS
TOP LEFT: Phyllis Roger, Djagaru Biljabu, Dolly
Musso, Biddi Bunawarrie, Rachael Kelly, Dolphy
William and Oueni Pomana

Nancy Mushonga, Crystal Samata, Nana

Noelene, Gemma Kaniski, Renika Chipa and
Katrina Dow

Rachael Kelly,
Oueni Pomana
Photograph
provided by EPIS

Walk for a cure at the

2015 Kidney Health Research Walk.
Register today!
Date:
13 September 2015

Time:
10:00am

Location:
Boomerang Oval
Newman WA

Distance:
1.6km

www.kidney.org.au

Cost:
Adults: $10
Teams of 10: $50
Children under 12: Free

Freecall 1800 454 363

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The last few months have been a flurry

of fantastic events for all to enjoy. There
have been outdoor movies, NAIDOC week
activities, SK8 series for youth, jet sprint
boats, opera, horse racing, workshops
with Yasuaki Onishi, a 0-5 year olds day,
an Express Yourself childrens event, plus
several more. There has also been the
awesome Lions Fortescue Festival with
its associated ball, art and craft exhibition,
parade, and 80s concert. There are still
more to come in September and October.
See our Calendar of Events page further
in this edition. With so much going on, we
have included many photos of people and
activities aiming to reflect this season.

No Wama

Newman Police and the Department of

Housing have an agreement that allows a
household to voluntarily make their home
a liquor restricted premise. Those houses
displaying a No Wama sign allows the
Police to enter the premise at any time
and remove and destroy any alcohol found.
This aims to give the 19 houses currently
signed up greater choice in what happens
in their home.

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through the Pilbara Regional Council (PRC).

This is especially supporting those who live
far from the Shires administrative offices
where the forms had to previously be
submitted.

Community Opinions

Feedback has been consolidated from

the Shires community survey. It has been
reported that 9 out of 10 respondents say
that the Shires facilities, services, activities
and events meet their needs. Again, the
majority of respondents (90%) selected
medical and health services as being the
most important issue for the Shire to be
lobbying State and/or Federal Government.
Youth services and retail opportunities
were also flagged.

Congratulations Cr Craigie

Congratulations to our Shire President of

over a decade, Cr Lynne Craigie, for being
elected as the President of the WA Local
Government Association (WALGA) at the
State Councils special meeting. This comes
in addition to her roles as Chairperson of
the Pilbara Regional Council, Newman
Womens Shelter, Newman Visitors Centre,
Newman Senior High School Board, and
EPIS.

A Busy Police Station

Newman Police are available 24 hours 7

days a week. However, the front counter is
not necessarily attended even if doors are
left open on weekdays as the Department
of Transport operates out of the same
building.
If urgent attention is required call 000.
To help reduce pressure on local Police
resources consider reporting:
Minor offences and reports of lost
property - www.police.wa.gov.au
Report scams to the ACCC - www.
scamwatch.gov.au or 1300 795 995
Minor crash reports - www.crashreport.
com.au Please note any crash resulting in
injury must be reported direct to the Police
in all instances.

Community Grants

BHP Billiton Iron Ore is again offering

support through its community grants
programme. Applications will be closing on
1 October 2015 and again on 1 December
2015. Groups can apply for amounts up to
$20,000. Please discuss your needs with
their Community Relations team.
newmancommunity@bhpbilliton.com or
call 9175 3502.

Little People
Big Futures
By Georgie McInerney

Newman Early Years Network (NEYN)

proudly supported by FMG and the Shire
of East Pilbara coordinated a National
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Childrens Day for 0-5 year olds and their
carers at Boomerang Oval on 4 August.
The event was a collaboration of local early
years service providers and community
members delivering a culturally appropriate
celebration that would promote Little
People Big Futures; the days national
theme.
There were a range of activities including
a Deadly Dance Workshop by local Torres
Strait Islander performer Gina Reuben,
stalls with craft and painting activities,
kangaroo spearing, music, and basket
weaving with Sha-ha sharing her skills that
she learned from ladies in the Kimberley.
There was also a reading corner by Best
Beginnings and a photo booth in keeping
with the theme.
Kangaroo spearing with volunteers
Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

About 150 people attended representing

a wide range of the community including
dads, mums, carers and of course an
abundance of 0-5 year olds having a lot of
fun!
FMG representative Mary Ann Kelly, the
manager from FMG Cloudbreak mine, was
also in attendance, coming to see how
EPIC (Empowering People in Communities)
and NEYN had delivered this event to
the community through their generous
support.
As mentioned in previous editions of
Newman News, NEYN is a network of early
years service providers and community
members/parents who plan projects and
events benefitting and servicing the needs
of this age group in our community.
To remain informed on what is happening
in Newman relating to 0-8 year olds and
other useful information for the whole
community, download the free NEYN
Skoolbag app. which is supported by FMG.
*****
Children were offered the opportunity
to select a career for themselves for a
Big Future with props and background
provided by Serene Bedlam Studios.
Batmans a legitimate career right?!

Photography by Serene Bedlam Studios

Tina Ewen (PAMS) with Georgie McInerney

(EPIC - Empowering People in Communities)
Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

Newman Toy Library Youth centre building

on Moondoorow Street
Photograph by the
Shire of East Pilbara

NAIDOC Week
By Nicole Willis

Newman's NAIDOC week celebrations were

held between 5-12 July this year. So many
great activities ran throughout the week
including; Elders Morning Tea, Art in the
Park, a special visit by Mark Black Olive
who held a cooking demo, and culminated
in an awesome closing ceremony which
included traditional bush tucker and the Oz
Island Band from Broome.
Thanks to BHP Billiton Iron Ore for again
supporting this great event and to the key
stakeholders; EPIS, Y-Time, Shire of East
Pilbara, Lifestyle Solutions, BOC, Coates
Hire, Newman Primary School, P.A.M.S,
Karlka, Serene Bedlam Studios, Newman
Visitor Centre, and KJ Rangers, as well as
the NAIDOC week committee.
This was unfortunately my last year
coordinating the event and I would like
to thank everyone who has supported
me for the past three years at the helm.
While I wont be coordinating next year, I
look forward to still being involved where
possible and assisting whomever might
take on the role!

Art Workshops and

Exhibition

Painting the NAIDOC banner

Photograph by Nicole Willis

Gumnuts Story and Nursery

Rhyme Time
0-2 y.o., Newman Library

Photographs provided by Shire of East Pilbara

Adam Foot with his little chefs in training at

Mark's cooking demo
Photograph by Nicole Willis

Little ones and their parents/carers gather

in the library on Thursday mornings at
9:30 am to enjoy Gumnuts Stories and
Nursery Ryhmes sessions. This weekly
parent facilitated session is ideal for
babies 0-2 years old. Come along to meet
other parents and share the experience of
learning through music.

By Sonya Matheson

The 2015 Art-at-the-Heart visiting artist,

Yasuaki Onishi, held workshops in Newman,
Marble Bar and Nullagine inviting people
to explore the use of hot glue guns, one
of his popular media. Attendees used
iron ore rocks as the shape for modelling
the glue around then removing the rock.
Collectively, they created a light surround
that projected interesting shadows on
walls.

Families enjoying the Gumnuts session

Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

As mentioned in the previous edition of

Newman News, this six week residency
project is offered by the Shire of East Pilbara
for the artist to engage with the community
and to explore creative techniques. In
addition to the workshops, open studio
sessions were also held allowing everyone
to see Yasuaki at work.
On Wednesday 2 September, Yasuakis
exhibition at the Newman Club will mark
the end of this years residency.

Yasuaki Onishi hanging the workshop

attendees models
Photograph by Sonya Matheson

Variety Bash
By Sonya Matheson

Since 1989, Variety WA has been running

its Variety Bash with a convoy of vehicles
travelling throughout the State, this year
between Port Denison and Dampier over
a week. Their objective is to raise money
to help improve the lives of many children
through provision of medical and mobility
assistance devices.
Twenty-five vehicles and their teams raised
over half a million dollars this year with exNewmanites, Kirsten Boardman and Tracey
Payne, raising over $20,000 in their Pilbara
Princess bash car.
Each team covered their own expenses
including characters in attendance such as
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr Suess,
Top Gun characters, seven dwarves (or
some of them), Minions, fairies, pirates,
some other indescribable characters and,
of course, our princesses.
Fairy distributing lollies
Photograph from Variety WAs Facebook page

The teams took some time out to visit

Newman Primary School students and
visitors to raise awareness and share their
adventures and brightly decorated vehicles.
Kirsten Boardman posted on FaceBook We
had a ball at the school and handing out
treats to all the school kids and teachers.
Sorry we couldnt stay longer.
Pilbara Princesses bash car number 7
Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

Students assembled to meet the travellers

Photograph from Variety WAs Facebook page

The Magic Flute

By Sonya Matheson

Newman was treated to Opera Australias

version of The Magic Flute on 20 August
brought to us by the Shire of East Pilbara.
This tale was thankful performed in English.
The South Newman Primary Schools choir,
ranging from Year 3 to Year 5, performed
as the Spirits and did a wonderful job to
much applause. Students had rehearsed
weekly for two terms under the tutelage of
Hannah Dodds.
The students had the opportunity to
rehearse three times with the Opera
Australia performers including a full
costume rehearsal just two hours prior to
the performance.

Eric Flaus and Elsie Smith from Yamba, NSW

Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

Richard Temple, Seasons General Manager

Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

The professional singers and those in the

chamber orchestra had been travelling
throughout regional Australia covering long
distances. One team member mentioned
that the morning after this performance,
they were due to fly to Perth and then
drive straight to Geraldton to continue
their tour.
South Newman Primary Schools Principal,
David Thomas, said that Opera Australia
performers and staff were wonderful and
really encouraged the students to enjoy the
experience and the night. We also thank
the Shire of East Pilbara for asking the
school to participate in this performance.

Jackie Bickendorf and John Smallacombe

Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

Warren and Mylene Barker awaiting the

Second Act
Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

Jeff Trewick with Will and Lucy

Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

Isabella, 10, and Jeda, 10, enjoying the evening

Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara
South Newman Primary School Spirits during dress rehearsal
Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPT 2015

2 September

Meet the Author, Dave Goddards Hiding Place and The

Wiluna Solution, 10:00-12:00, Newman Library

2 September

Art at the Heart exhibition by Yasuaki Onishi, 18:30 20:00,

Newman Club, Mindarra Drive, free but RSVP requested
projects@westendprojects.com.au

4 September

Seed collection workshop run by Green Australia, 08:00-12:00, Martu Farm, free to attend and
includes lunch, please RSVP to Pip Short on 0458 307 732 or pshort@greeningaustralia.org

5 September

Newman Mainstreet Projects markets, 09:00- 12:00, Newman Club, contact Renae Craigie,
nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

6 September

Fathers Day Fun Run, Newman Rec. Centre, 9177 8075, csorec@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

11 September

Standing Up part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 18:30-19:00 Boomerang Oval,
free event, all welcome

12 September

Meet and Greet our Shires Councillors, Boulevard Shopping Centre, 10:00-12:00, discuss any
questions or queries

13 September

Kidney Health Research walk over various distances, Boomerang Oval at 10:00 am, Adults $10,
teams of 10 $50, children under 12 y.o. free, 1800 454 363 for information

18 September

Newman Tee Ball Association host the 2015 Northwest Tee Ball Championships.
nikkenmurphy@westnet.com.au

19-20 September

Swim Instruction Training Course, Newman Aquatic Centre, swimschool@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au or

9175 2145

25 September

Rise of the Guardians part of the Newman Movie Series 2015, commencing 18:30-19:00
Boomerang Oval, free event, all welcome

COMING LATER THIS YEAR

23-24 October

Bloody Slow Cup

28 November

Newman Mainstreet Projects markets

WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Monday

08:30

09:30
17:30
19:00
19:30

Time Out session with crche until 11:30am, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516,
neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Newman Girl Guides 5-7 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
Anglican Church bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116

Tuesday
08:30

08:30

10:00

17:30

19:00

19:30


19:30

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Newman Girl Guides 7-18 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive off Kurra Street, jw.org,
Christian Minister John Wolak on 0412 991 551
Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, Lions Park on Corwa Drive,
Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991

Wednesday

08:30
08:30
08:50
09:30
09:40
14:30
18:30
19:00
19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Mainstreet Music for babies, $5 per family, The Beach Indoor Play Centre, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Mainstreet Music for all ages, $5 per family, The Beach Indoor Play Centre, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Newman Scouts 10-14 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Corporate bowls new players welcome, Newman Club, Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
Womens Darts, Newman Club

Thursday

08:20
08:30
08:30
09:30
19:00
19:30

Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time 0-2 y.o., parent facilitated, free, Newman Library
Mens Darts, Newman Club
Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday

08:30
08:30

09:30
10:00
11:00

19:00

19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Family fun craft until 10:30am, cost $5 for the family, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516,
neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Story time and craft for 3-5 y.o. during school terms, parents to supervise, free, Newman Library
Sensory Play session for 0-2 y.o. until 1pm, parent facilitiated, cost $5 for the family, Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541

Saturday

18:30



19:00

Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, every 5th weekend of the month by rotation
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

Sunday

08:30
Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,

9175 2344, every 5th weekend of the month by rotation

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church

09:00
Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350

Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school

10:00
Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive off Kurra Street, jw.org,

Christian Minister John Wolak on 0412 991 551

13:00
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 4pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station

13:30
Freestyle craft, art, sewing, quilting etc. session until 16:30, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,

2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

16:00
Sunday Scroungers bowls new players welcome, $5 per player, bowls provided, Newman Club,

Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
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Pet Myths Debunked Part 1

By Dr Lucy van der Weide, BScBVMS
Veterinarian, Newman Veterinary Hospital

Myth: A little bit of chocolate wont hurt.

Chocolate can be very toxic to dogs and
cats. The weight of your pet, as well as the
amount and type of chocolate ingested will
determine the extent of toxicity that can
occur. The darker the chocolate the more
toxic it is. Chocolate toxicity can results in
vomiting and diarrhoea, heart arrhythmias,
seizures and even death. If your dog has
ingested chocolate, it is best to contact
your veterinarian to work out the dosage
consumed and determine if prompt
treatment is required.
Myth: You cant teach an old dog new
tricks.
This is one of the oldest myths in the
book. Older dogs may have issues with
loss of hearing or vision that may add to
the challenge of training, but age is not
a determining factor when it comes to
training your pet. For best results with
training (young or old) utilise positive
reinforcement training and ensure that you
are not inadvertently reinforcing negative
or unwanted behaviours. Patience and
practise are far more important factors
when it comes to training.
Myth: Dogs see in black and white.
This is an old myth and the simple truth
is that dogs can see in colour, but not the
way most humans do. Dogs have less cones
than humans in the back of the eye. These
cones are special light catching cells that
respond to colour. They have a limited
palette of colours that they can see (mostly
blues, yellows, greens and greys) and the
colours are also less vibrant. In fact, a
colour vision scientist in America found
that dogs perception of colour is similar to
that of red-green colour-blind people.
Myth: Only wash your dog once a month.
In the Pilbara, our four-legged friend
becomes red and dirty really quickly. In
addition more than 1 in 4 dogs will suffer
from allergic skin disease. Bathing only
once a month in many cases is simply
not practical and in addition, for dogs
suffering allergies, bathing may even be
prescribed up to 2-3 times weekly. The
key message here is use a gentle shampoo
especially formulated for pets (ideally
containing oatmeal if your dog suffers from
allergies, we recommend the Epi-Soothe
or Paw Range) and always follow up with a
conditioner to help drying of the coat.

Myth: My dog has eaten something toxic,

quick pass it the salt.
Although salt can be an affective antiemetic it is certainly not the safest or
most reliable option. Administering salt
to your dog can result in life-threatening
salt toxicosis. If your pet has ingested
something toxic (e.g. bait, medications,
grapes, chocolate, anti-freeze) you should
contact your local veterinarian asap. If safe
to do so, a veterinarian can quickly induce
vomiting and start prompt treatment.
There is only a short window to induce
vomiting. Making some dogs vomit in
certain situations can actually cause more
harm. If your dog is showing symptoms of
their toxin then vomiting is dangerous and
other treatments will be necessary.

Wild Dog Baiting

The North West Telegraph printed an
advertisement from the Pilbara Regional
Biosecurity Group stating that an aerial
baiting program for wild dog control is
being implemented by pastoralists on
their leases in September. The poisons stay
around for months until strong rains have
passed.
Wild dogs cause problems for livestock and
the baits are extremely toxic while native
animals are said to have a tolerance for it.
However, this means that pet dogs are at
extreme risk. It is best to leave them safely
at home from September onwards.
These leases are private property but
contain many beautiful spots that Newman
residents and visitors use for leisure. These
may include Wunna Munna, Weeli Wolli
and Kalgans Pool to name just a few.
We are reminded that it is required to
contact pastoralists before going on their
property, which normally is just a phone
call in advance. Contact details can be
obtained from the Newman Visitor Centre.
Be courteous when on other peoples
property with contact, behaviour and
anything you leave behind.
Please note the signage that many inform
at specific spots of baiting is an indication
but take precautions as surrounding areas
including Crown Land may be affected.

Raising Hope
Ministries
Raising Hope is a ministry run under the
Newman Baptist Church banner. The
ministry is a not-for-profit group who
volunteer their time for the community and
are financially supported by contributions
made to the church by family and friends
of the ministry. Raising Hope in Newman
is currently running their winter appeal
and is calling on any donations of shoes or
clothing. Your donations are most welcome
if you would please drop them off at the
Baptist Church on Welsh Drive.
The Baptist Church itself is undergoing
some changes with the arrival of a new
purpose built building to house all the
children and youth activities that the
church undertakes including Mainly music,
Sunday school and the youth programme.
The building arrived in mid July but due
to rain at the time it was unable to be
assembled until the weather subsided.
The building has a large room that can be
divided and another smaller room along
with kitchen and toilet facilities. This is
a great space that can be utilised by the
community as a WHOLE with the church
allowing private hire of the facility.
Pastor John and his wife, Rosemary Harris,
are relatively new to town, only arriving
in February for a short secondment. The
Pastor identified the need for this new
facility as the church is ever-growing and
the current facilities were not enough to
house everyone during church services.
Therefore Pastor John met with Ausco to
plan the concept of the new building.
The building is near completion and the
church has proposed a Grand Opening on
Sunday 30 August. Pastor John would like
to welcome the entire community along
and it will be at this event that the church
launch the official renaming to Newman
Community Baptist Church along with the
new logo, A great place for a fresh start,
which we can all relate to at some point in
our lives. There will also be a multi-cultural
evening on Saturday 29 August, again open
to the community.

Flashback to the 80s

By Sonya Matheson

For those of us old enough to remember,

the 1980s music scene saw pop, dance and
new wave music but it was rock and roll
that still resounded.
To cap off the Lions Fortescue Festival
weekend, the Shire of East Pilbara, along
with generous support by BHP Billiton,
presented the Absolute 80s concert to an
appreciative audience.

It took more than 130 people in our

community to make just a few hours of
solid entertainment happen and I would
like to express sincere thanks to everyone
who contributed to the huge success of
this event Mr Cooper said.
It was amazing to see how
little some of the performers
have changed.

The performers were all the front person of

their bands at the time.
- Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men)
- Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera)
- Scott Carne (Kids in the kitchen)
- Ally Fowler (The Chantoozies)
- David Sterry (Real Life)
CEO of the Shire of East Pilbara, Allen
Cooper said the hits just kept coming
one after the other.
We also used the main stage to showcase
the local talent in our community. Some
of our home grown talent has never had
the opportunity to perform at such a large
venue and this event gave each of them the
opportunity to shine in their own right,
added Mr Cooper.
Photographs by the Shire of East Pilbara

Arts and Crafts Expo

The following description by Barb Sundgren

is of her winning craft presented at the
exhibition at the Fortescue Festival
The farm began as a small vegetable patch
and as time slipped by and more wool
became available it just grew. I worked on it
at the Sunday Craft sessions at the Newman
Neighbourhood Centre for many months,
probably over a period of two years...on
and off. There was a lot of encouragement,
mirth and crazy suggestions from the craft
girls, as well as friends and family.
When people asked me how I was
spending my time in Newman, I was able
to tell them I was knitting a farm. I'm not
sure what they visualised and I seldom
elaborated! I think it came as a bit of a
shock when they saw the finished piece!
When not working on the farm, I was
knitting and crocheting poppies to create
a Poppy Mural as a tribute to all fallen
soldiers and, in particular, the Australian
and New Zealand ANZAC servicemen; one
of whom was my father. I would like to
donate this mural to the local Barracks.
The Newman Neighbourhood Centre would
like to thank Jodie Wood, Barb Sungdren,
Nancy Lumsden, Susan Clarke, Paulene
Whakaruru, Jenyce Lynn and Michelle
Baines for all their help with setting up,
manning and disassembling the Arts and
Crafts Expo.

Housing for Health

Services
Attracting and retaining health service
staff in Newman has been an ongoing
concern for residents, other workers, and
visitors alike. Thanks to the Shire of East
Pilbara, with the support of BHP Billiton
Iron Ore, great leaps have been made with
the provision of three homes on Braeside
Drive.
BHP provided over two million dollars
towards the houses that are suitable for
medical professionals and their families
too. The houses have three bedrooms, two
bathrooms, plenty of storage and come
fully furnished.
Having listened to residents through
surveys and other communications, the
Shire noted that health services were
highlighted for major focus. One barrier to
attracting medical professionals until now
has been housing.
With the completion of these homes it is
hoped we can formalise an agreement with
health care providers and have the homes
occupied at the earliest time, said the
Shire of East Pilbaras CEO, Allen Cooper.

Lions Fortescue
Festival Weekend

By Emma Whakaruru and Jessica Middleton

The Lions Fortescue Festival weekend held

in August proved to be a major highlight
of Newmans social calendar once again.
The festival celebrations kicked off with
the Fortescue Festival Ball on the Friday
evening finishing with the Fortescue
Festival on the Sunday. The float parade
opened the day-long festival ending with
an amazing display of fireworks and the
Absolutely 80s concert.
Thanks go to the Shire of East Pilbara, BHP
Billiton Iron Ore, BOC Gases, Boulevard
Pharmacy, Celebrations Newman, Coates
Hire, Freo Cranes, GCS, Heli West, Newman
Fuel Services, Newman Mainstreet Project,
Newman Retravision, Pilbara Access, PT
Environmental Services, Serene Bedlam
Studios, Steven Smoor, Transpacific,
RGR and SPG, community groups and
all volunteers for their support over the
Fortescue Festival weekend.
Newman Lions Club President, Anthony
Middleton said It was great this year to
see extra events like the Absolutely 80s
concert and performances by our own
talented locals. It was great to see back
at the festival the Show and Shine and
the Arts and Craft Expo. The weekend
would not have been possible without the
ongoing commitment of volunteers.
For more information:
President: Anthony Middleton

0405 666 482
Secretary: Jessica Middleton

0415 699 991
newmanlions@yahoo.com.au

ABOVE: Barb Sundgren with her winning farm

Photograph by Jodie Wood
RIGHT: Janice Weir with her colourful winning
entry in the Quilting category
Photograph by Jodie Wood
FAR RIGHT: Anthony Middleton, Lions Club
President & Alex the Lions
Photograph by Emma Whakaruru

Newman GP housing supporting

community health services
The GP Housing Project in Newman is a housing development in
partnership with the Shire of East Pilbara. BHP Billiton is proud to have
invested A$2.2 million into this project for the community.
The local community have highlighted that health care services are a high priority to
the residents of Newman. Three new homes are now complete to accommodate general
practitioners, aiming to attract and retain residential medical professionals to service Newman
and the surrounding population.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore Manager of Pilbara Communities Chris Cottier said one of the primary
issues within a regional community is attracting medical professionals and retaining them
long-term.
We are pleased to have been able to work with our partners in providing high quality housing
to accommodate general practitioners and we are committed to supporting the health and
wellbeing of the Newman community, Mr Cottier said.
Health and wellbeing is a key focus area for BHP Billitons community investment and this
initiative is a great outcome for the Newman community.

www.bhpbilliton.com

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will be holding video workshops

facilitated by Curious Works during the
September holidays in Newman.
Young people will have the
opportunity to learn:
CAMERA OPERATING
SOUND RECORDING EDITING
ACTING LIGHTING

Amazing opportunity offered in Newman

28th September 2nd October

Newman Youth Centre
Register before 5pm the 1st September, 2015

To register for this opportunity

call 9175 1963 or email
cys@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

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Lions Fortescue Festival Ball

The Lions Festival Ball was a Casino Royale
theme showcased with a photo booth by
Serene Bedlam Studios providing props
and a fun backdrop. Thanks, again, go to
the dedicated volunteers of the Newman
Lions Club for their ongoing efforts.

All photographs of the Lions

Fortescue Festival Ball, shown
here, are taken by Serene
Bedlam Studios.

The Perth-based and internationally

renowned trio, Ragdolls, provided
entertainment for the evening.

Newman Lions Club Volunteers; making these events possible

Belle-of-the-Ball, Daz Bilston, and the

Beau-of-the-Ball, John Riebe