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Fortescue Festival
by Nicole Willis
The third weekend of August has always
been a prestigious date in the community,
the all exciting Fortescue Festival weekend.
A weekend filled with fun and activties,
where children and children at heart can
just have continuous fun, not to mention it
is good for the local economy.
In the past 15 years the weekend has grown
in popularity with more not-for-profit
groups holding events throughout the
weekend. However, last year and again this
year saw the annual Lions Ball cancelled
just a week out from the event, due to lack
of community support. In addition to this
the Jet Boats also failed to run, with the
main organiser Dwayne Ehrenreich and
wife, Tracy, calling it a day on their time in
Newman and with no one else willing to
keep the club going, it is another event lost.
But it was not all doom and gloom, Hillview
Speedway, who are in to their 45th year as
an association, kicked off the 2017/2018
season with a mammoth Fortescue Festival
meet. Crowds got their backside trackside
to watch the dirt fly as local and visiting
drivers battled it out around the clay track.
Sprinters in action at Hillview Speedway
Photography by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
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2017 Fortescue Festival Firework display
Photography by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
Rounding out the weekend was the all bi-annual craft show up at Saints Football
exciting Fortescue Festival and it did not and Sporting Club, with lots of talented
disappoint with a combination of local and locals entering their creative pieces across
visiting stalls, there were a lot of familiar various mediums.
faces around the oval. Not to mention the
all important side-show alley, which is fun The night rounded out with Side-show
for the whole family. alley in full swing and another fantastic
firework display by local pyrotechnic,
Dwayne. Crowds stopped in their tracks
to enjoy the 20 minute sky spectacular,
before continuing on with the festivities of
the night.
Newman Lions Club president, Anthony
Middleton said to watch this space for the
2018 Festival weekend, so be sure to keep
the weekend free for next years event.
Aliyah Heyworth enjoying the animal farm
Photography by Rebecca Heyworth
Stuffed unicorns seemed to be the flavour
of the day, with lots of little ones carrying
around the gigantic toys.
Newman Dance Company put on a
showcase of performances through all age
ranges from 2pm onwards in the centre
of the oval. In keeping with tradition, Some of the cake decorating entries
Newman Neighbourhood Centre held their Photography by Lisa Rickert
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businesses in the Pilbara.
Congratulating Sportspower
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Newman store.

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Fusion Festival
Shire of East Pilbaras annual Fusion
Festival will be held on the weekend of 8-10
September. The festival is a celebration
of the fusion of culture we have in this
multicultural community.
Events begin on Friday night with a colour
run being held at the Boomerang oval.
The celebrations will continue throughout
Saturday and Sunday with the running
of the Mainstreet Markets, along with
performances by local groups and artists.
Saturday night there will be a fusion of
food, with the local food vendors holding
stalls, whilst being entertained by some
traveling performers such as Ash Grunwald,
Zap Circus and Kevin Kropinyeri.
Snakes
With the weather warming up, the slithery
reptiles are on the move again. If you see
a snake in or around your property, ensure
your own safety, whilst keeping an eye
on the animal and call one of the snake
handlers below to come and safely remove
and relocate it:
Leigh Willis 0408 221 583
Brendon Haywood 0417 180 096
Barry Grosse 0477 812 374
John Wolak 0412 991 551
David Russell 0484 645 097
Josh Hudson 0439 334 314
Ellie Gilpin 0467 453 579
If you are unable to reach any of the above
the Shire of East Pilbara ranger services are
able to assist 7am to 6pm on 9175 8000.

Parnawarri Centre
Slowly the new shopping centre is
beginning to open its doors. First store to
open in the centre was Sportspower, with
IGA proposed to hold their grand opening
on Thursday 31 August. Newman is waiting
with baited breath to get some competition
within the community.
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Candidate Information
Session
Nominations for local government closes
on 1 September and Shire of East Pilbara
will be holding an information session
on 4 September for possible candidates.
This session will provide an overview
of local government, and the role and
responsibilities of the council and elected
members.
Nominations for election open on 7
September and closes at close of business
on 14 September. So if you want to make a
difference in the community, be sure to get
your nomination in.

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Justice Camp on
Country
by Zan King, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
Last month, Martu leaders invited
representatives of the local and Perth-
based criminal justice system on country for
a four day Justice Camp. Over 100 people
were present for this important meeting
that was held deep on Martu country not
far from the Parnngurr community, located
in the Western Desert. The motivations for
this meeting were simple. Martu want to
reduce the number of Martu going to lock-
up. They feel it is time to form a different
sort of relationship with key non-Martu
working in the criminal justice system. They
feel that Martu working closely with police,
lawyers, prison and the Pilbara magistrate
is the way for everyone to change the story.
This was an unprecedented and unique
opportunity for Martu to talk with such
a collection of people. The visitors knew
that it was their chance to listen and Martu
were keen to share their ideas. Everyone
was keen to explore new methods within
the criminal justice system that would give
better outcomes for Martu and the broader
community.
Martu Leadership Program mentor and
traditional owner Billy Landy said he felt it
was a big moment in time for Martu. We
havent been able to talk like this before,
Mr Landy said. I feel really proud for my
people that we are taking this on. The non-
Martu are listening to our story and we see
that as a big respect. Everyone wants the
same thing; to keep the young people out
of trouble.
Officer in Charge Newman Police Mark
Fleskens said the camp was a good start.
We may be at an early part of a big
journey, but what a great start to exploring
new ways of doing things. The possibilities
are considerable and now the real work
begins,
The more than 100 participants attending the event on country
Photograph by Dave Wells, Prevailing Wind Productions
Jigalong Senior Sergeant Bob Scott having a
yarn with leadership participant Clifton Girgirba
Photograph by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
The Justice Camp is an initiative of the
Martu Leadership Program, which is
supported by the Pilbara Development
Commission Regional Grants Scheme, and
delivered in partnership with World Vision
Australia, BHP Billiton and the Australian
Government.
The Martu Leadership Program aims to
empower young Martu men and women
through a series of on and off country
learning experiences. The program aims to
give young Martu people the confidence to
work effectively with government agencies
and to connect with residents of the
Pilbara to share a deeper understanding of
traditional Martu culture.
Martu Leadership participant Annabel Landy
discussing the importance of the leadership
program and the justice system
Photograph by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
Community Events
EDITORIAL
The Newman News usually refrains from
writing controversial topics such as religion
and politics but after a conflict recently
on the local community discussion page,
we are left to ponder if we have lost our
community togetherness?
Newman Mainstreet Project, trading as Red
Desert Events, has for years maintained
a Facebook group Newman Community
Calendar but like many things it has been
just another hard fought process trying
to find upcoming events outside of the
regular annual events. It means spending
hours sorting through Facebook pages,
when it use to mean just attending the
monthly Community Consultation Group
meetings, making a phone call or sending
out an email.
Have we as a community lost our way?As
per the August edition of the Newman
News, the current population of Newman
is over 7,000 and yet we as a community
are unable to support two events within a
fortnight of each other and so now we are
faced with another regular event in our
annual calendar going the way of the Police
Ball or fair-go-games.
So the question is; are we a community
in crisis? All these meetings for various
agencies in town and yet we still have
conflicting events. Various sporting clubs
are responsible to their own associations
for events such as the North West
Championships, the four Football and
Sporting Clubs are represented through
the League, where all yearly events are
planned at the beginning of the year. Might
it be worth all the leagues and associations
joining the Community Consultation or
Inter-agency meetings, so that collectively
we can all be on the same page figuratively
speaking?
The biggest conflict seems to be that of
the Shire setting events with little to no
consideration for the not-for-profit groups
and sporting clubs that are trying to remain
sustainable in a somewhat turbulent
economic climate. Unless we all start
working together, it seems that there is no
easy answer to this ongoing issue.
If you are interested in attending the
Community Consultation Group meetings,
they are held bi-monthly on the last
Wednesday of even months at Newman
House, 09:30-11:00. The meetings
are chaired by BHPs Corporate Affairs
department and open for all community
members.
Newman Solid Families
National Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
Childrens Day 2017
by Save the Children
On Friday 4 August 2017 the Newman Early
Years Network and the Shire of East Pilbara
hosted the National Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander (NATSI) Childrens Day. Save
the Childrens Solid Families program
coordinated the event that saw different
agencies and departments in Newman
provide some great interactive activities for
young children and their families.
Save the Children Solid Families Support
Worker, Daniel Wheat, said the event
was a great opportunity to engage with
young children and parents to celebrate
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture. I was privileged to support this
event which is an important way for the
families of Newman to celebrate Aboriginal
people in our town, Daniel said.
NATSI Childrens Day is Australias largest
national day to celebrate and recognise
NATSI children and is an opportunity for all
Australians to show their support.
Fire and Ice Ball
by Nicole Willis in collaboration with Filipino
Assoc.
On Saturday 5 August the Filipino
Association of Newman held the Fire and
Ice winter ball. Every year the association
varies the theme such as last year
showcasing their cultural costumes.
The red and white themed event was
spectacular and transformed the East
Pilbara Art Centre into a centre stage
of performing arts. From fire twirlers to
silk ribbon acrobats, the attendees were
entertained by local performances from
the Filipino Association members, Thai
community, Newman Dance Companys
polenastics performers and Kel Poi dancers,
Taiko On Drums and Fantasy Aerial Dancers.
Inspired by the opening of the Martumili
Arts Centre and the new town centres
The Square, the association thought that
a performing arts show would be a good
contribution to the towns new shape. The
300 strong crowd of guests, committee
and performers enjoyed the show whilst
feasting on the Filipino inspired food and
desserts prepared by the volunteers of the
association.
The event offered parents and carers an
opportunity to gain information from
Pathways entertainer, Derek Nannup, it
has been noted as the best NATSI Day to
local services while providing a fun and date.
inclusive program for all children. The
event garnered support from ten local
services including the emergency services,
each with their own stall. Families had a
chance to participate in arts and craft, book
reading, face painting, games including
the Newman Fire and Rescue that let the
children use the water canon which was
definitely the most popular activity on the
day.
This event has been running in Newman
for the past four years now and with
Students from Newman Primary School
the addition of a bouncy castle, Funky enjoying a story
Movement equipment and the Creative Photography by Chloe Bartram
Families and students enjoying the NATSI celebrations at Boomerang Oval
Photography by Chloe Bartram
but volunteers from other community
groups inspired the active members of the
association. Looking to next years event,
the expectation of quality has been set for
future Independence Day celebrations.
The profits from the evening were donated
to local community groups; St John
Ambulance Newman Sub-centre, SAFE
Newman, WA Police Legacy, and a feeding
program in the Philippines. The Filipino
Association would like to thank sponsors
and volunteers, local businesses, the Shire
of East Pilbara and BHP for their support to
Fantasy Aerial Dancers make this years event so spectacular.
Photography by Kelly Boardman
Behind the success of the event was many
tireless hours spent contacting sponsors,
rehearsals, cooking, and setting up the
event. The celebration is generally held
early in the year to correspond with the
Philippine Independence Day on the
second week of June. However, due to
additional elements to showcase the
performers, such as obtaining engineering
safety approvals for aerial silk dancers and
performers availabilities, the event was
postponed to August.
Newly elected President, Cristina Gasmin
Napili, said that the magnitude of preparing Pictures from throughout the night
such an event was very overwhelming Photography by Apple Agnes
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2017
2 September Car wash fundraising event for the Newman Northwest TBall
Representative team, 09:00-13:00 at the Newman Visitor Centre, $15
per car, $25 for 4WDs and SUVs

6 September Indigenous Literacy Day

6 September Re-opening of the Newman Aquatic Centre

7 September Carers morning tea, 10:00-11:00 at the Fortescue Golf Club Caf, Are you
looking after someone with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition,
terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug related issue or frail aged? Please go and share in this morning tea. For
further information contact EPIC on 9175 0015 or newman@empoweringpeople.org.au

8 September Fusion Run 17:00-18:00 @ Boomerang Oval, $10 entry fee covers White T-Shirt and Outback Burger at completion.

8 September Centrals Football and Sporting Club presentation night, doors open at 18:30 for 19:00 start. Sit down meal, tickets
available at the door $30 for non-members and fully financial members are free.

8-10 September Outback Fusion Festival @ The Square, various entertainment activities through this time, including Mainstreet
Markets and lots more

9 September Meet some of your Shire of East Pilbara Councillors

9 September Fusion Festival markets, 10:00-13:00 @ The Square town centre. To book a stall email Red Desert Events:
nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

9 September Neon Foam Party at the Newman Club from 18:00, $30 a ticket

14 September Small business planning and cashflow forecasting essentials workshop, 09:30-11:30 at the Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2 Mackay Street, light refreshments provided and crche is available. Facilitated by Many Rivers and RSM
supported by NCCI. RSVP at admin@newmancci.com.au

16 September A Dogs Purpose outdoor movie screening at The Square from 15:00

16 September Hillview Speedway club meet for more information please contact Troy Kelly on 0433 525 538

17 September Bark in the Park 09:00-13:00 @ The Square $2 per entry with proceeds going to SAFE Newman. For more
information email: mrs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au or SAFE on 0448 321 364.

18 September Newman Netball Association, Annual General Meeting 18:30 @ Newman Hotel. All position declared open for the
2018 season. No committee means no Netball.

22 September Shire of East Pilbara Council meeting in Marble Bar

22 September Art at the Heart 2017 exhibition opening, 18:30 at the East Pilbara Art Centre, cacd@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

23 September Beauty and the Beast outdoor movie screening at The Square from 18:00

Coming Soon

6-7 October Hillview Speedway F500s/Ferture event, for more information please contact Troy Kelly on 0433 525 538

21-22 October Bloody Slow Cup weekend and memorial service

3 December Christmas markets by Red Desert Events nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

Lighting of the Shires Christmas tree
Combined Churches Carols in the park
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 WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Monday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out session with crche until 11:30am, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516
09:00 Newman Playgroup until 11:00 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
17:30 Newman Girl Guides 5-9 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 965 902 or Robyn.Hudson@education.wa.edu.au
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact 0467 769 285
19:30 Anglican Church bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116

Tuesday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
10:00 Newman Playgroup until 12 noon for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or
0407 450 491
18:30 Newman Running/Walking Club, Fitness Station on Fortescue Ave, opposite Ethel Creek Street turnoff.
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact 0467 769 285
19:00 Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, The Newman Neighbourhood Centre 2 Mackay St, John Wolak on
0412 991 551
19:30 Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Lions Park on Corwa Drive, Anthony Middleton on 0405 666 482

Wednesday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
09:00 Newman Playgroup until 11:00 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
14:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
14:30 Lego until 16:30 for School aged children, Newman Library, Kalagan Drive.
15:30 Beats, free and inclusive dance session for children and adults, Boomerang Oval sport pavilion by EPIC, 9175 0015
17:00 Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teens Adopt a Nation until 18:00, Welsh Drive Youth Centre
18:30 Newman Scouts 10-14 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
18:30 Newman Running/Walking Club, Fitness Station on Fortescue Ave, opposite Ethel Creek Street turnoff.
19:00 Womens Darts, Newman Club

Thursday 08:20 Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
08:30 Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
09:30 Newman Library open until 19:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
09:30 Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time 0-2 y.o., parent facilitated, free, Newman Library
15:00 CoderDojo until 17:00 for 7-12 y.o., Newman Library, Kalagan Drive.
16:30 Newman Joey Scouts until 17:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
18:00 Newman Cub Scouts until 19:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
19:00 Mens Darts, Newman Club
19:30 Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
09:30 Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
09:30 Newman Playgroup until 11:30 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
10:00 Story time and craft for 2-5 y.o. during school terms, parents to supervise, free, Newman Library
19:00 Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact 0467 769 285

Saturday 09:00 Newman Library open until 12:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
10:00 Newman Playgroup until 12 noon for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or
0407 450 491
18:30 Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend of the month, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend, every 5th by rotation
19:00 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 St Josephs Catholic Church Mass / Eucharist, Holy Communion, Liturgy of the World, Warman Avenue, 9175 2344
09:00 Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
09:30 Newman Community Baptist Church Worship, Praise and Kids Church, Welsh Drive
09:30 Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teen Church, Welsh Drive
10:00 Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, The Newman Neighbourhood Centre 2 Mackay St, 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,
16:30 Sunday Scroungers bowls new players welcome, $5 per player, bowls provided, Newman Club.
New Street Names Pioneers football coach for three
years, then he decided to umpire as
The project was a combined effort of
previous principal, Ms Heberle, and current
well as taking on the role President of principal, Ms Cook, along with NSHS staff,
With the opening of the new town centre
the Newman National Football League. students, local businesses and community
The Square, the new roads are named
Charlie was also a cricket umpire and members in helping to plan and construct
in honour of four worthy Newmanites.
reported on the sports programme for the new building.
Damien McCarthy, Maurice Lee, Charles
Newman on ABC radio every Saturday
Michael Salmon, and Fred Stojic.
morning Guests left inspired, thankful and with
The Pioneers first ever premiership meaningful words regarding the process
McCarthy Way is named in honour of
flag was buried with Charlie as his that both staff and students had to undergo
Damien McCarthy who died at the age of
passion and life revolved around the including drastic changes in scenery and a
23 and yet had accomplished so much for
game he loved. This passion he shared temporary lack of facilities and resources.
Newman. Shire President, Lynne Craigie,
with the people of Newman and will The school thanked all contributors to the
said that the Squares official opening that
be remembered for many years to cause: the funders, volunteers, the many
Damien was known as Esme to his friends
come. helping hands and Newman Primary School
after the tv character in A Country Practice
staff and students, who welcomed the
who wore colourful shirts.
Stojic Road is named in recognition of students into their classrooms and more.
Fred Stojic. Fred is the longest continuing
Lynnes tribute said that:
residents in Newman to date and has been
Damiens vision was to bring the
a continuous resident since Newman was
youth together in an environment
a tent town and was BHPs longest serving
whereby they could socialise and form
employee in Newman. During his time in
friendship groups with indigenous and
Newman he has contributed considerably
non-indigenous teenagers.
to the town and its social life
Damien immersed himself in the
community of Newman. So loyal was
Damien to Newman, he even played
football for both Saints and Pioneers
Football and Sporting Clubs where he
was also on the committees. The Esme
Cup, which is a football match held The west wing in flames back in 2014
annual between Saints and Pioneers, Photograph by Newman Senior High School
was named after him.
History of the re-building began on 29
Damien was a very social person who
October 2014 when Newman Senior
always wanted to help those who were
High School was devastated by a fire that
less fortunate than their peers.
Fred Stojic with daughter Rosana and wife
destroyed the west wing, which contained
Danica the schools math and science facilities.
Lee Lane is named in honour of Maurice
Photograph by Serene Bedlam Photography Immediate assessment of the damage and
Lee who lived in Newman between
cleaning up the school was prioritised, and
1978 and 2000 after moving here from
Tasmania with his wife Mary. He worked We have Come a Long a damage bill of $4million was estimated.
The school was closed for a few weeks
at the Walkabout Hotel (Purple Pub) as a
maintenance supervisor for about nine
Way since 2014 but classes resumed at Newman Primary
by Nia Cura, NSHS Student School three days after the fire.
years.
Newman Senior High school (NSHS) held Construction of the new facilities started
He was the founding member of
a special ceremony on the 24 July to in 2016. The building was opened for staff
the Newman Cycling Club, became
commemorate efforts of the community, and students at the beginning of the 2017
President then Life member. He was the
school and Department of Education school year and has been well utilised ever
driving force behind the construction
after the fire in October 2014. The event since.
of the Newman velodrome and
showcased the fruits of their labour; a new
clubrooms.
state-of-the-art world class science and
President of the RSL
maths facility.
President of Newman Senior Citizens
Active member of HACC
On top of everything else, he was also
Councillor and President of the Shire
of East Pilbara from 1996 to 2000.

Salmon Way named after Charles Michael

Salmon in recognised for his outstanding
commitment to sports in Newman, in
particular, to the Pioneers Football Club. He
and his wife, Christine, moved to Newman
in 1990 to work as a housing officer for
BHP. Sadly he passed away suddenly while
umpiring a game in 2000. The west wing before the fire The new purpose built building
Photograph by Newman Senior High School Photograph by Newman Senior High School
Country Farewell and played football for Saints Football and
Sporting Club, along with volunteering his
by Nicole Willis
strapping skills for the annual Bloody Slow
Cup.
People come and go from our little town
everyday but not many of them leave a
Through his time in the Pilbara, James
void in the community the size of the one
developed a keen eye for the red dirt
that James Curry will when he and his
landscapes and soon turned his talents
lovely partner, Kyna Richardson, depart
into a photographic business venture with
Newman for good.
Country Captures assisting with aerial
photography for events such as the Bloody
James came to town as a Chiropractor to
Slow Cup.
replace the owner/operator of Country
Chiro, Cara Clews. Over time James became
James is not the only one to impact
involved in the community as a volunteer
Newman, Kyna has been a dedicated SJA
Ambulance Officer for St John Ambulance
volunteer and also worked at the hospital
James with his Country Chiro family; Adam,
Vynn and Cara Clews
Courtesty of Country Chiro Facebook Page
as their acting Clinical Nurse Manager. Kyna
has a great skill base and knowledge from
her time nursing in the U.K. and enjoyed
sharing her knowledge with others.
She is highly respected and will be greatly
missed by her colleagues.

Newman News would like to thank this

great team for what they have provided for
this community and wish them all the best
in health and happiness. When you leave
James and Kyna enjoying their favourite past time in the Pilbara Newman it is never goodbye, rather see
Courtesy of Country Captures you later.

Yoga for a Cause

On Saturday the 19th August, Rowena
Purdy felt honoured to teach a very special
yoga class. Cancer today seems to touch
everyone in some way; maybe a relative,
loved one or friend. In this case it was
a friend and their partner. So with the
support of Allysha and the Fortescue Golf
Club Caf, a fundraiser was held to assist
James Curry and Kyna in their fight against
Breast Cancer.
Rowena centre, surrounded by all the lovely ladie who came out for yoga on the green
Breast cancer is the second most Courtesy of Fortescue Golf Cafe Facebook page
commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia,
with a survival rate of 90%, early detection cancer diagnosis are women aged 20 to 39 offers childrens yoga classes and pre- and
being the key. It affects both women years old. So rather than think this will post-natal classes. For any information
and men and does not discriminate on never happen to me, get to know your regarding yoga please contact Rowena
age. It is estimated that 5% of all breast breast and find out what to look for, visit: atrowenapurdy@yahoo.com.au
https://www.bcna.org.au

The morning was a huge success raising

$800 and having over 36 people turn up
on their yoga mats. Rowena said that,
Newman is a special town with a huge
community spirit. We never let anyone
walk their journey alone. It is what I love
most about Newman.

Rowena will be holding more pop-up

yoga classes at the Fortescue Golf Club
The group in the zone In triangle pose
Courtesy of Fortescue Golf Cafe Facebook page Caf, so look out for them. Rowena also Courtesy of Fortescue Golf Cafe Facebook page
Fun Run hat, BHP towel and flyers for upcoming
Shire events, along with a yummy healthy
pieces they had practiced throughout the
last two terms. The show had a mix of
By Nicole Willis
bacon and egg wrap cooked and prepared Disney princesses, Monty Python, poems,
by East Pilbara BMX Club volunteers. pop songs, and a principal trying to skip
On Sunday 6th August the Newman
school.
Recreation Centres annual Family Fun Run
was held in collaboration with Act, Belong,
Sophia Tidy, our youngest performer, said
Commit. Runners left from and returned to
she was feeling nervous on the day. Shake
the new town centre The Square.
It Off was my favourite song to sing, she
said. She would love to sing to an audience
Registrations were lower across all
again. Molly Lake, aged 9, was really excited
distances than last years event, with only
to be on stage. I was a tiny bit nervous
six participants in the 21 km half marathon,
but Id really love to perform again at the
with numbers increasing across the 10 km
Square.
run and it would seemed the 5 km run and
1.8 km family fun run were the two most
popular distances.
5km runners taking off from The Square
Families came in costume and were Photography by Shire of East Pilbara
well coordinated on the day. The best
dressed family were the Van Robbers/
van Heerwaard in their Minion and Tigga
onesies. Thankfully the weather was
delightful and they did not melt on the
walk. The Walker family do require an
honourable mention for their great sense
of humour with their Im trying to run the
crazy out - but it keeps following me.

Molly Lake and Natalia Micallef singing How

Best dressed family
Photography by Shire of East Pilbara
Congratulations to the following winners
along with all participants for getting out
there and being active:
21.1km
Male: Adam Pennington - 1hr
40.33min
Female: tie between Lauren Austin
and Analyce Armstrong - 2hr 4.27min
10km winners: Louise Boshoff and Paul Pitcher
Photography by Shire of East Pilbara
Skits and Bits
by Amy Mckinney
On Saturday 12 August, Newmans young
performers of Theatre Arts Australia (TAA)
overcame their stage fright to perform
songs and short skits at the Newman Club.
The door sales went towards the Newman
Clubs playground proposed rebuild.
These young future superstars, aged 6 to
14 years, dressed up and stood on stage
in front of an audience of peers, parents/
carers and local members, to perform
far will I go from Moana
Photography by Theature Arts Australia
The children from TAA will continue to
get involved in the community wherever
they can. Their last show was six months
ago and they have improved so much
since then, with each performance their
confidence grows.
If you missed out, look for the performers
at the Fusion Festival on the 9 September
where they will be performing once again
to celebrate all the different cultures in the
Pilbara.
Theatre Arts Australia enrolments for term
4 are open. email theatreartsaustralia@
gmail.com

10km
Male: Paul Pitcher - 46.11min
Female: Louise Boshoff - 48.33min

5km
Male: Jayden Walker - 25.02min
Female: Ella Grady - 27.49min

Family Fun run 1.8km

Youth Male: Luke Bourke - 7.02min
Youth Female: Sophie Meier - 8.33min
Sophia Tidy singing Shake it off William Wheat and Holly Woolcock
Participants received a participation medal, Photography by Theature Arts Australia Photography by Theature Arts Australia
wet bag containing a Shire of East Pilbara
Footy Final
By Nicole Willis

Newman National Football League is in it

45th year and the 2017 season has been
one exciting ride, with last years wooden
spooners being premiership contenders.

With the gradual downturn of the

population, teams seemed to be unevenly
matched throughout the season. Saints
football team were consistent for the entire
season, chasing their fourth premiership
after the hat trick in 2016. Meanwhile, it
had been six years since Pioneers last lined
up for the grand final. 2017 premiers; Saints
Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
The afternoon began with the Newman
Vets Football playing the curtain raiser
with Dingoes verse Turkeys. The teams
were well matched during the 10 minute
quarters and with numbers down to seven
per side, the players definitely felt every
minute of the last quarter.

Fighting hard for one last game, after

Turkeys lead throughout the season, the
Dingoes had something to prove. The game
was close right up to the final whistle, with
the results in favour of Dingoes, 54 to 52.
Breaking their two year drought between
premierships. Umpire Paul Pitcher keeping players in line Saint captain Shaun Forsyth with BHP General
Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars Manager Pat Bourke and Saints coach Nobby
As the sun set and the oval was lit by Clarke
overhead game lights, it was time for the Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
main game with the top of the table clash
between Saints and Demons. It was a hard best on ground for his overall effort, even
fought battle in the first half of the game contributing to the goal scoring in the third
with scores close; Saints 39 to Pioneers 32. quarter.
However, the third quarter seemed to be
the turning point of the game, with Saints Well done to all four clubs and Newman
dominating the quarter and doubling National Football League for another stellar
Pioneers score going into the final term. season and keeping footy alive in Newman.

Saints Morgan Tucker dominated the goals

with six for the game. Cade Bakes and
Trent Walsh were the more consistent goal
kickers for Pioneers.
Best on Ground Dillan Jones with Amy Burrows
Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
Final scores 11.9-75 Saints to 7.5-47
Pioneers, with Dillan Jones winning the

Pioneers taking to the ground surrounded by

2017 Pioneers premiership team, coaching and support staff their supporters
Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
Newman Cup Fashions on the Field of course showcased
everyones individual fashion sense,
by Nicole Willis in collaboration with Holly Seers
with categories for best dressed male,
female and child, best fascinator/hat. The
The thunder of hooves, phillies, frocks
fashionistas took to the red carpet to strut
and two up all returned to the East Pilbara
their stuff, while being judged by a panel
Race Club on Saturday 26 August. It has
of peers.
been a big 12 months for the committee
and volunteers of the local Turf Club, in
ensuring the track was up to code and it
all came to fruition with the return of the
annual Newman Cup.

It was a sad day for the Newman community

when the 2016 race meet was cancelled Dedicated SJA volunteers; Lisa Mitchell and
due to a rabbit problem with the turf, Emily Bastian with Peta Brittian and young
which deemed the track unsafe by Racing Hayley Mitchell
Photograph by Kevin Michell Chasing Stars
and Wagering WA. The club struggled
to engage volunteers to help resolve the
vermin problem faced by the club, and the
committee itself was near to non existent
with the then president, Nigel Weston,
trying to keep things going from Adelaide.
Kerry Nickol with daughter Sedley Crawshaw
In November 2016 a new committee of taking to the stage for fashions on the field
six was formed. After shear hard work Photograph by Kevin Michell Chasing Stars
and determination of this new team, they
took another blow after the track was yet
While most enjoyed the atmosphere on
again rejected one month out from racing!
the day, for those that were there for the
It was deemed that the grass straight had
gee-gees their eyes were fixed on the new
to go and with that, the committee went
dirt track in anticipation for a win. Once the
into overdrive to achieve what felt like the
racing was done and dusted for another Jen Branley and Corey Rota looking smashing
impossible! Thankfully they pulled it off
year, the good old Aussie 2 up began and Photograph by Kevin Michell Chasing Stars
andwere told on the day by officials that it
continued into the evening
is one of the best dirt tracks in WA.

The East Pilbara Race Club can take their

hats off for a superb day, all their efforts
paid off with a great day for all, they gave
back this great event to the community,
while also engaging with local clubs and
not-for-profits as food vendors. The club
is extremely grateful to BHP who is there
major sponsor, without them this day can
not be put on for the community

Look out for the 2018 Newman Cup, lock in

the date for your calendar.
Ebony Jones, Steph Kozak and Kristina Bukilic
The home straight on the new dirt track Photograph by Kevin Michell Chasing Stars
Courtesy of ABC North West

Without the dedicated volunteers and

businesses within the community the
committee would have struggled to pull
this off

The community came out in full force on the

day to support the club, place some bets,
enjoy some drinks and more importantly
socialise on a whole. There was a family
area set up, where the children could have
some sugar treats, bounce out all their
energy on the Lions bouncy castle or have a
ride on a pony. L-R: Jackie Hansen, Lee Lockyer, Ella Bonney, Phyllis Lockyer, Michelle Angela, Lou Willock and Trina
Bateman all looking glamorous
Photograph by Kevin Michell Chasing Stars