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Monthly Edition May 2014 Issue 153
overall fundraiser, raising $14,000. Raewyn also commented with a laugh that she was the oldest participant in the Quest and was very proud to win the Title. In next month's issue of Newman News we will have information on how you can be part of the Mrs Australia Quest and also let you know more about what Raewyn did to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and what her obligations are as the current title holder.

Newman Officially has a Mrs Australia Winner

Raewyn Armstrong entered the Mrs Australia Quest which is different to all other "beauty pageants" as it is about the beauty inside the person that really counts. The Quest is about raising awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Raewyn survived Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has been in remission eleven years. Her Grandmother died of ovarian cancer so it is close to her heart to raise awareness. The Mrs Australia Quest has four opportunities to be crowned which include Mrs World, Mrs Universe, Mrs International and Mrs Earth. Raewyn won the Mrs Universe section of the Mrs Australia Quest and now will compete for the International Title in Kuala Lumpur in a few months' time. Raewyn's fundraising efforts were also acknowledged as she was the highest

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NEWMANS FINEST ACCOMMODATION VENUE.

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Newmans only 5 star dining facility. Boutique wines & tapas. A piece of the big city brought to Newman. Conference and private function facilities. Smart casual dress code applies - No exceptions. Open 5pm til late weekdays and 11am till late weekends.

PALMS RESTAURANT
Newmans finest dining facility. Buffet style breakfast and dinner. Cribs available for day and night shift workers. Corporate accounts available to feed your workforce (no requirement to stay at hotel. Open for breakfast from 4.30am - pick up your crib for work daily. Takeaway menu available. Open to the public for lunch 11.30 - 2pm daily. See our website for the menu and catering details.

PURPLE PUB & BOTTLE SHOP

The iconic Purple Pub Bar. Recently upgraded. Newmans only fully manned TAB facility (not self serve). ATM facilities. Brand new beer system 15 beers on tap and the coldest in town! Bar meals available for lunch and dinner. The best burgers in town! Purple Pub open from 11am to 12pm daily. Bottle shop open from 12pm to 8pm daily. Live entertainment every Thursday and Saturday. Weekly promotions.

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BHPB Encourages Volunteerism

Newman News, your independent local community newspaper, would be delighted to hear from you. Please send us your stories, photos, events, birth notices and the like. Published monthly. You can submit your articles via Newman Mainstreet Projects email: newmanmainst@westnet.com.au

To encourage community involvement and donations to charities by its staff, BHP Billiton is offering to match donations 2:1 rather than 1:1. For example, if an employee wishes to donate $1,000 to Red Cross, BHPB will match that with a $2,000 donation. Additionally, volunteer hours undertaken by an employee BHPB will donate $20 per hour to that organisation as opposed to the previous $10. The essential need for volunteers has recently been highlighted with many organisations struggling to form an adequate committee that may threaten closure and discontinuation of many service organisations. The accumulation of these amounts can greatly benefit organisations. Employees are strongly encouraged to submit their claims.

This time, researchers are reminding us to be vigilant of mosquito carrying viruses especially dengue fever which is on the rise. Other Pathogens include Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. To avoid being bitten, use repellent, wear loose covered clothing and avoid stagnant water sources. Snake catcher contact details: Klete Pretty - 0419 047 539 Derek McArtney - 0499 778 116 Davida Russell - 0437 178 706 Leigh Willis - 0408 221 583

NAIDOC Week Plans

Centrals Winner

Centrals Football Club would like to announce the winner of their Last Man Standing competition drawn on 5 April 2014 at Centrals Football Club was Joel Yates. Congratulations to Joel!

National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week will be held between 6-13 July this year. The emergence of Aboriginal groups which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians in the 1920s saw the origin of NAIDOC. Newman Mainstreet Project will be coordinating this years activities. If you or your organisation wish to become involved, please email Nic Willis on newmanmainst@westnet.com.au or call 9177 8290.

All Creatures Great and Small

A dog agility park developer and landscaper has been appointed. Hopefully, construction will be completed by the end of this year. In recent editions of Newman News, we have written about the dangers of snakes, March flies, virus carrying mosquitoes and all sorts of other nasties.

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Pilbara Joblink is a not-for-profit organisation offering free services aimed at improving employment outcomes. This incudes one-on-one counselling and vocational guidance. They have introduced the Mentor Me program for Apprentices and Trainees and works with businesses to help encourage employees to stay on track. Local mentors can help businesses develop stronger relationship within their workplace and encourage staff retention through a mentoring culture. For further information, contact their Newman office on admin2@pilbarajoblink.com.au or phone 9175 0015.

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The Newman Aquatic Centre has had several incidents of children being unattended at the pool. All year around, pool safety is essential. While there are life guides at the pool, they can not be everywhere and parents are ultimately responsible. Stay within arms reach of your children and remain alert. If you know of families who let their children go to the pool unattended consider approaching them with some advice or offer to take their children with you.

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Staying Safe with the Saint

By Wendy Hagan Newman St. John Ambulance wants to ensure that we all stay safe these holidays. Unfortunately most times we think about accidents and emergencies only when we are actually faced with one. Do not leave the wellbeing of those you know and love to chance. Be prepared. Newman has some of the most amazing locations to discover but they are often in remote areas away from immediate access. If you are going rock climbing, four wheel driving or exploring; ensure that you tell someone when you are leaving, where you are going and when you should be back. Have you packed adequately? We never want to forget the egg flip or oil for the BBQ but how often is a first aid kit on the items to be packed list? Newman St. John Ambulance has an amazing array of kits, each specialised to meet your work, leisure and home needs. Due to our location, the Motoring OffRoad kit is always popular with 4WD driving enthusiasts and those who travel long distances. These kits will allow you to deal with minor incidents and road trauma before ambulance assistance. If two wheels are more your speed, a great addition to your kits is the Sam Splint which is a light weight, waterproof, versatile, latex free splint which may be used on a range of areas where immobilisation is required. The Sam Splint easily fits in your first aid kit or back pack. If you are unsure what first aid resources you should take when travelling these holidays, come on down to the Newman St. John Ambulance Sub Centre and they offer advice and assistance. Wendy Hagan, Jeff Doggett, Wendy Bell

Sam Splint forearm fracture

The Day the Rodeo Came to Town

With gates opening at 2 pm on Saturday 12 April the Junior Rodeo kicked off. The future of tomorrows rodeo really put up some great competition. The spectators rolled in directly and the grounds were busting by the time the main commenced at 6 pm. The Onsite Equipment Hire ABCRA Junior Grand Entry team hit the arena followed by the ABCRA Grand Entry Team, WA Rodeo Queen, All Round Cowboys / Cowgirls and the anthem was ridden by our freshly crowned Rodeo Princess Jessinta Oldham and the WA ABCRA Queen Penny Malone. The competition was close in some of the rough stock events and the ladies barrels came down to split seconds between Melissa Maxwell and (Junior) Janine Mongoo who is now able to compete in Open ladies events as she has reached the age of 16. The arena pretty much ran from 2 pm to 9 pm and then Renegade entertained the night away. It was great to see a lot of visitors come into town from surrounding stations, Panna, Karratha, Hedland, Tom Price, Parra, Onslow etc. They were a great crowd.

By Jacinta Ronchi, Newman Camp Draft and Rodeo Association (NCDARA) WINNERS All Round Cowboy: Laurence Oversby: Bindoon All Round Cowgirl: Melissa Maxwell: Darling Downs All Round Junior Cowboy: Trey Gallagher: Muchea All Round Junior Cowgirl: Janine Mongoo: Meekatharra U8 Junior Barrels; Brianna Maxwell: Darling Downs U14 Junior Barrels: Trey Gallagher: Muchea U18 Junior Barrels: Janine Mongoo: Meekatharra U18 Junior Breakaway: Trey Gallagher: Muchea U11 Steer Ride: No Time U14 Steer Ride: Jack Collins: Muchea U18 Steer Ride: Everett Coumbe: Meekatharra Novice Bull Ride: Brendan Van Zyl: Perth Saddle Bronc: Rhys Morrissey: Benger Steer Wrestle: Laurence Oversby: Bindoon Rope & Tie: Mick Collins: Muchea Bareback: Wade McCarth: Gingin Open Bull Ride: Damon Metcalf: Perth Ladies Barrels: Melissa Maxwell: Darling Downs Steer Undecorating: Bronwyn Hill: Herne Hill Ladies Breakaway Roping: Melissa Maxwell Team Roping: Don Rogers (Header) Zack Kealy (Heeler) Jurien Bay

Photographs by Kevin Mitchell

BUSINESS PROFILE Nikki Seeds Shop

"Dolly met Frank"

Women's Clothing and Accessories Opening Hours Wed - Thu: 10:30 - 14:30 Friday: 10:30 - 15:30 Saturday: 10:30 - 14:30 Shop 7, 26 Hilditch Ave (behind Zizx) Newman, Western Australia 6753 Phone Email 0408 900 239 nikalseed@bigpond.com

A very apt word to use during the wet season here in Newman. Petrichor is defined as the distinct scent of rain on dry earth after a long warm dry spell. The terms was coined in 1964 by two Australian researchers and used in the journal Nature. Wikipedia (always a very reliable source) claim that the authors describe the smells derivation being from an oil exuded by certain plants during dry periods, whereupon it is absorbed by clay-

A Suitable Word: Petrichor

based soils and rocks. During rain, the oil is released into the air along with another compound ... which is emitted by wet soil, producing the distinctive scent; ozone may also be present if there is lightning. In a follow-up paper, Bear and Thomas (1965) showed that the oil retards seed germination and early plant growth. This would indicate that the plants exude the oil in order to safeguard the seeds from germination under duress.

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The lovely, Nikki Seed in her new shop Dolly met Frank with women's clothing and accessories offering a shopping delight for the ladies of Newman. Photographs by Danielle Cochrane

The winning table at the Lions Club Quiz Night who generously donated their winnings to The Royal Flying Doctor Service Photograph by Danielle Cochrane

A corner designed to keep the children entertained while you shop.

Lions Quiz Night

By Danielle Cochrane The annual Newman Lions Club Quiz Night was held on Saturday 22 March at The Newman Club. After settling in to tables, the seven competitive teams on the night were ready for the onslaught of questions. There were 10 rounds of 10 questions competently read out by the quiz mistress for the night, Danielle Cochrane. The rounds covered topics like New Zealand, history, music, Australia and of course the obligatory local Newman round of questions. Between some of the rounds we had Who am I? questions which stumped the patrons and some were only solved after the final clue was read out. A few games were also played including heads and tails and coin toss. Around $2,000 raised on the evening went to support The Royal Flying Doctor Service. The winning table for the night even donated back their winnings for the cause.

Thanks to the sponsors for the fantastic prizes. Newman Club Seasons Hotel Middos Wheelie Tub Newman Hotel Motel Workpac Industrial Visitors Centre Nic Willis Party Lite Renae Smith - Arbonne Boulevard Pharmacy Tredways Woolworths Bank West Retravision Cellarbrations Newman Home Hardware Newman Post Office Fortescue Pool Services

Kye Awarded for Lions Courage

Kye Symonds was awarded a Lions Children of Courage Award in Perth on 13 April. The Newman Lions Club sponsored three airfares and two nights accommodation so he could attend the ceremony with his parents. As with all children, Kye has faced many challenges with the transition from primary to secondary school: for the past seven years of his schooling he has had one class, one teacher and same students in his class, to a whole new environment, different class for each subject, different teachers and students. What makes Kyes challenge more impressive is that he has Down Syndrome. He has learned about different boundaries with different people, social skills - hand shakes instead of personal contact (hugging other students), meeting and greeting teachers, communicating his needs in different ways through sign and verbal skills, having electives different subjects like home economics, wood work, drama, music and computer skills. He can now type his name and password; surf the net, he can cut and paste and make his own books. He can now read simple carrier phrase sentences. He practices his life skills within the school: money skills, operation of every day appliances, cooking skills, social skills, self-esteem and problem solving skills. Kye has received awards at Newman Senior High School for his community work within the school and for his 100% attendance throughout the year. He is a great role model to the other students.

The Garden Martu Farm Open Day

On May 17 2014 between 10 am and 2 pm The Garden Martu Farm, located on Cowra Avenue, will be hosting its first Open Day. With plenty of activities, food, drinks and performances, it is hoped that the introduction to the entire community of The Garden will be one that initiates the beginning of great things to come. 'The Garden' is a community driven project bringing together people from every walk of life to grow and nurture a garden from the ground up. It offers the chance to plant, maintain and sustain a number of fruit, vegetable and other plant varieties, together as a unified community. The Garden hopes to not only build relationships with one another, but to also share the joy of watching our combined efforts grow into something beautiful: a community garden! With no limitations on what can be achieved and no boundaries on who can be involved, The Garden Martu Farm will be the perfect space not just for watching things grow, but sharing stories, relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors in the most organic and wholesome way. If you would like to be involved or would like more information on what The Garden Martu Farm is all about, please follow them on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/ TheGarden.MartuFarm or send an email to our_communitygarden@outlook.com and remember, from little things, BIG things grow!

Ladies Night at The Beach

By Nicole Willis The Beach was transformed on Saturday 29 March by a wide array of Party Plan stalls. The purpose of the night was to showcase what is available in town as far as home Party Plan businesses, as there are always people asking on Facebook for information about who sells this and that. The night was targeted at the women, to give them an opportunity to browse or shop without the distraction of partners or children whinging about wanting to go home and by all accounts it was a success with approximately 75 women attending. With such a great turnout Newman Mainstreet Projects market committee are considering making this a biannual event. With over twelve stalls set up, there was a range of businesses from Thermomix to clothing, jewellery, scrapbooking, Tupperware, make-up and something to set the ambience. The Party Planners not only made sales on the night but said that demonstrations were also booked that may not have been if they had not attended the night. Events like this would not be made possible without the dedication from Mainstreets market committee headed by Renae Smith. Thank-you Renae and all the other volunteers who contributed on the night and, of course, to the wonderful ladies who help inform people of such events by undertaking letterbox distribution.

Newman Aquatic Centre

MAY 2014 OPEN HOURS Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 pm 7 pm 1 pm 7 pm 1 pm 7 pm 10 am 4:30 pm 10 am 4:30 pm Closed Closed

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 2014

Early May 1 2 5 6 8 Thursday Newman Sunday Concert Series for ten weeks, the Shire of East Pilbara, 9175 8000, mrs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com Welcome Cuppa, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, Are you new to Newman? Looking for community information? This morning tea is an opportunity to meet new people. 8:30-11:30 am, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Shire Councillors at the shopping centre available for discussing issues with them, 10:00 am 12 noon Mothers Day Markets, 9:00 am 12 noon, Newman Recreation Centre, cnr Fortescue and Gregory Ave, with Strawberry Shortcake making an appearance between 10:00-10:30 am, newmanmainst@ westnet.com.au Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com Tigers Football Club will be turning pink for their Pink Sports Day 2014 for Breast Cancer Network Australia, every day, 42 women will be told you have breast cancer and seven women will sadly lose their lives, make a secure online donation, big or small just click on the Donate button on the side. You will automatically receive a tax-deductible receipt via email. To find out more about BCNA, visit www.bcna.org.au North West Motorcycle Association championship series, www.northwestma.com.au, or NWMA President Kim Meagher on 0407 745 039 Mothers Day - show your thanks Vets versus Swans celebrity football Match, Nicole Graves at Swan Districts Football Club, ngraves@ swandistrictsfc.com or 0417 338 300 The Garden: Martu Farm Open, 10:00 am 2:00 pm, Cowra Avenue, will be hosting its first Open Day Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com Shire of East Pilbara Council Meeting, Newman Administration Building, 10:00 am Newman Neighbourhood Centres Busy Bee, 8:00-11:00 am, 2 Mackay Street, neighbourhood@ benet.net.au, All hands greatly appreciated. Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com

10 Saturday 10 Saturday

10 Sat-11 Sun 10 Sat11 Sun

10 Sat11 Sun 11 Sunday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 21 22 23 Friday 24 Sat-25 Sun 26 27

COMING SOON
1 June 2-3 June 25 June 27 June 15 August 17 August Trash and Treasure, 8:00 am 1:00 pm, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, book your table $10, ajhj-wood@bigpond.com Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com Anthony Grzelka: Ghost Whisperer, Newman Recreation Centre, (please refer to advertisement on the back cover of this edition) Tickets available 9791 8529, www.whispersfrombeyond.com.au Shire of East Pilbara Council Meeting, Nullagine, 10:00 am Annual Newman Lions Club Fortescue Ball, newmanlions@yahoo.com.auor Anthony Middleton 0405 666 482 Annual Newman Lions Club Fortescue FestivalCapricorn Oval, newmanlions@yahoo.com.auor Anthony Middleton 0405 666 482 Newman Cup, East Pilbara Race Club,9140 1198 or 0418 938 941
Please contact Newman Mainstreet Project to have your community event added to this calendar. Phone/Fax 9177 8290 or via newmanmainst@westnet.com.au

23 August

WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Monday Tuesday 08:30 09:30 19:30 Time Out session with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow St, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com Bible study, house at the rear of Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station Time Out session with crche, as well as New Mums Group, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Newman Capricorn Girl Guides, The Beach Mindarra Drive, Suzy Oldham on 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com Newman Joey Scouts for boys and girls aged 6 and 7, Scout Hall opposite the Post Office, Andrew 0428 146 975 General Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, all levels welcome, Junior Soccer Pavillion, $17, Rowena Purdy rowenapurdy@yahoo.com.au Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, Lions Park on Corwa Drive, Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991 Congregation Bible study, Theocratic Ministry school, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive, www.jw.org, 9177 8187 or 0412 991 551, everyone welcome The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station Time Out session with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow St, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station Aquarobics, Newman Aquatic Centre, for all fitness levels, $12 includes pool entry, 9175 2145 Whaleback Womens Darts Club, Newman Club The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station Time Out session with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Young mums bible study, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350 Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time at the Library for 1 3 year olds, Newman Library Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station Family fun craft until 11:00, cost $5 for the family, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow St, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com Story time and craft for 3-5 year olds, Newman Library Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Eucharist Liturgy/ Community Liturgy at St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue, 9175 2344 Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au Eucharist Liturgy/ Community Liturgy at St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue, 9175 2344 Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350 Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school Bible Discourse and Watchtower study-talk, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive, www.jw.org, 9177 8187 or 0412 991 551, everyone welcome AquaZumba, Newman Aquatic Centre, $12 per class includes entry The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station Freestyle craft, art, sewing, quilting etc. session until 16:30, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

08:30 08:30 16:30 18:00 19:00 19:30 19:30 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 08:30 08:30 09:30 14:30 17:30 19:15 08:30 08:30 09:00 09:30 19:30 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 19:30 18:30 19:30

Sunday 08:30 09:00 10:00 11:00 13:00 13:30

Disclaimer of Liability: Newman Mainstreet Project undertakes to ensure that accurate information is disseminated to its clients through its community newspaper, Newman News. Every care is taken to ensure accuracy and we will publish any corrections that are brought to our notice. However, Newman Mainstreet Project makes no warranty, guarantee or promise expressed or implied concerning the content or accuracy of the information provided by this service. Newman Mainstreet Project accepts no liability for any loss or damage a person may suffer because that person has directly or indirectly relied on any information presented in this publication. The views expressed in the Newman News are not necessarily those of the editor or the Newman Mainstreet Project Coordinator or Committee.

Recovery Orders - How can I get my child back?

By J. Leonie Bailey, Principal Solicitor, DeLancey Legal If a child has been wrongfully retained or removed by a person, it is possible to make an application to the Court for a Recovery Order directing that the child be returned. When making an application it is necessary to file an Affidavit telling the Court exactly what has happened. If you are concerned for the welfare of the child, or you think they may be removed from Australia, it is important to explain to the Court that the application should be heard urgently. If the Court believes the matter is very urgent, you may be given a hearing on the day you file your application and without the other person being present or knowing about your application. This is often done if the Court believes the other person may leave the country or go into hiding with the child should they become aware of the application. If appropriate, the Court may make an order directing the Police to arrange for the return of the child. Situations where a recovery order can be applied for include: When the child normally lives with you and spends time with another person and that person refuses to return the child at the end of a visit If the child has been taken to live in a remote location or interstate without your consent, even if you are the parent the child does not live with fulltime If the child does not normally spend time with the other person and that person has taken the child and is refusing to return them You can apply for a recovery order if you are one of the following categories of people: A person who has parenting orders from the Family Court in place about the child A person who is concerned with the care, welfare or development of the child. This would include a parent who does not have Family Court orders in place. A grandparent of the child. The Court can make an order directing the child be returned to a: Parent or grandparent of a child; Person who has a parenting order that states the child lives with, spends time with or communicates with that person; or a Person who has parental responsibility for the child. You should seek legal advice if you need to file an Application for a Recovery Order.

The Beach Indoor Play Centre

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Closed 8.30 am to 12.30 pm 8.30 am to 12.30 pm 2.30 pm to 5:00 pm 8.30 am to 12.30 pm 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Available for parties 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

For all party bookings please call 9177 8290 newmanmainst@westnet.com.au

By Sonya Matheson Easter is part of the Christian calendar celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is symbolised through birth and renewal, hence, the Easter egg. The Easter bunny was thought to have originated through the German Lutherans with the rabbit judging childrens behaviour; similar to Santas naughty or nice.

Easter in Newman this year kicked off early with Woolworths Telethon fundraiser including crafts and entertainment for the children with appearances by Peppa Pig, Strawberry Shortcake and the lion from Madagascar, and the lovely fairy Sandra. The Shire of East Pilbara hosted an Easter egg hunt and much other fun at the Newman Aquatic Centre enjoyed by many!

Craft and entertainment at the shopping centre Photographs by Sonya Matheson

Road Toll

Chocolate indulgence Photograph by Anita Goodwin a per capita basis, we are still significantly above the national average. Some of this States reduction has been attributed to the Liberal-National Governments decision to utilise 100% of speed and red light camera revenue to the Road Trauma Trust Account, which has enabled enforcement of road safety, regional road improvements and mobilisation to improve. While a recent Perth Now article claimed that the Great Northern Highway near Newman as WAs worst road for crashes resulting in death, the 2013 statistics released by the Office of Road Safety show the Pilbara as having the lowest fatalities out of the regional areas of Western Australia, in fact and per capita, being five in that year. Still five too many! While driver inattention, speed, fatigue and alcohol are common causes of accidents the obvious precautions are not being adhered to. In regional WA in 2013, 29% of the motor vehicle occupants who died were recorded as not wearing a seat belt or appropriate child restraint. Around 12% of the States motorcyclist fatalities and one third of bicycle riders were recorded as not wearing helmets at the time of the accident. Stay safe all year around.

By Sonya Matheson Over Easter, as during all holiday seasons, we are reminded to undertake safe driving to prevent the horrible tragedies that happen all too frequently. While over the last 15 years, people dying on our States roads has been decreasing on

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Community Day of Action 1 April 2014

Joining thousands across the State, teachers, support staff and families undertook a Community Day of Action to campaign against the Barnett Government funding cuts to public schools. A number of cuts to staff and programs in the 201314 budget were announced and there is more to come. State wide, the cuts to education equal $180 million, 600 full time equivalent (FTE) reduction in teaching staff and 500 education assistant and support staff will be lost. In May, the State Government is set to release the 2014-15 State Budget and Colin Barnett has flagged further cuts to public schools. Marie Klein, a teacher at Newman Senior High School and SSTUWA Union Rep at NSHS,advises that They will impact on our ability to deliver what your kids and grandkids deserve; equitable access to a high quality, well-funded public education. The recently announced $500 million increase in GST revenue provides Colin Barnett with an opportunity to re-establish his commitment to education and return the $180 million he has cut from public schools. Further, schools that receive reduced SSPRA (School Support Program Resources Allocation) funding in 2014, will see that funding completely removed in 2015. Schools who have managed to cover the cuts through budgetary management this year will be doing so under duress and cannot be expected to continue this in the future. The State Government argues that the cutbacks are in preparation for the introduction of a new student-centred funding model to be introduced in 2015. The State Schools Teachers Union of Western Australia (SSTUWA) does not oppose a student-centred funding model similar to that outlined in the Gonski Report, but to introduce this model on top of these will permanently short change school budgets. Impacts from education cuts can be clearly seen in the form of larger class sizes, a reduction in subject options, less individual support for students, resource reductions as well as reductions in other programs and support workers. Marie Klein said, We are protesting this decision the decision to cut the education budget. We are standing up for our public schools and letting the government we will not accept these cuts in our schools. The Community Day of Action helped raise the education funding issue on peoples agenda and hopefully some awareness in the State Parliament.

Teachers, parents and students unite to campaign against education funding cuts.

IMPACT ON NEWMAN AND JIGALONG SCHOOLS

* Figures provided by Marie Klein

School JIGALONG RCS NEWMAN PS NEWMAN SHS NEWMAN PS

Est. Barnett Govt Cut -$54,837 -$125,153 -$122,814 -$155,674

Est. average annual Gonski increase $228,265 $323,063 $1,033,401 $502,507

What your school is missing out -$283,101 -$448,216 -$1,156,215 -$658,182

Newman emergency services extinguishing a fire at the motocross track on 14 March 2014 Photograph by Danielle Cochrane

Chalets Officially Named

The official opening of the Newman Visitor Centres six short stay accommodation chalets was on the 25 March 2014. They were opened by President of the East Pilbara Shire, Lynne Craigie, and BHP Billitons General Manager, Patrick Bourke. An open competition was held to nominate the names of the new chalets and the winner was Georgie McInerney who chose surrounding natural leisure spots. Their new names are: Kalgans Pool Three Pools Eagle Rock Falls Silent Gorge Weeli Wolli Wonmunna People who are wanting to go out to some of the local water holes, may go to the Newman Visitor Centre and they can provide you with maps and any extra information you may need and permits, if are required. Patrick Bourke and Lynne Craigie at one of the new short term stay visitor chalets Photograph by BHP Billiton

Patrick Bourke Photograph by Sonya Matheson

Photograph by Sonya Matheson

The photos included here of the triathlon, and fabulous photos frequently shown in Newman News are by Kevin Mitchell. Should you wish to replicate any of these photos, please contact Kevin directly for permission or, indeed, to book him for your events. kevinandlisam@bigpond.com Below is another photography. example of his

Triathletes Impress
By Sonya Matheson Photographs by Kevin Mitchell Early morning on a warm day saw about 143 competitors ranging from 6 to 61 years of age racing in the triathlon over three course lengths. Teams and individuals undertook swim, cycle and run distances in the Newman Triathlon on Sunday 6 April. Andrew Price, Coordinator Aquatic Services for the Shire of East Pilbara, would like to extend a huge thank you to all volunteers especially Denise Boreham. The timing equipment contractors (Blue Chip Timing) would not have happened without her [as well as the] Newman Police, BHP and Filipino Community members, plus sponsors: Shire of East Pilbara, Retravision, Woolworths, Stingers surf shop, St John Ambulance, Shire Rangers, BHP for water, bags and eskys, Newman Primary School for running the BBQ and the Newman Community for supporting the event especially the huge field of junior competitors this year. The Blue Chip Timing straps were used to record swim, cycle and run times and are activated by crossing timing mats at the finish of each stage to assist with accurate time keeping.

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