Inside Ashburton September 2014

SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2014

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New childcare centre planned for Paraburdoo ...................................... 3

Who are the Yinhawangka people? .. 5

Tom Price Gratuity Dinner ................ 6

Brigade members recognised .......... 7

Pannawonica celebrates Purple Bra Day ................................. 8

IN THIS ISSUE

Nameless Jarndunmunha Festival wows againThere was plenty of ‘wow’ in Tom Price on the weekend 8 – 9 August for the 2014 Nameless Jarndunmunha Festival.

The 2014 Festival program kicked off with ‘Airing of the Quilts’ in Doug Talbot Park on Wednesday 6 August with about a dozen quilts hung in the trees. Live music was performed on the night by Sophie Jane Thompson. Over 200 residents sat on picnic rugs and chairs and enjoyed the cool evening under lights.

On Friday night the Festival continued from 5pm. The Tom Price town centre, and Doug Talbot Park, was alive with stalls, food and rides. The Polka Dot Company entertained the children in the park under their blow-up circus tent.

Local businesses stayed open late to capitalise on Festival trade. Illusionists Adam & Selena, and Shannon Noll kept families entertained into the night.

On Saturday morning the annual Street Parade kicked off from the Tom Price Catholic Church, making its way into Tom Price, and finishing on the Town Green. There were 15 entrants in the Street Parade competition with over 450 participants and over 1000 residents watching from the sidelines. Tom Price SAFE won best Community Group float, Tom Price Primary won best School float, and Tom Price Emergency Service CADETS won the overall prize.

Saturday also featured local performances by Tom Price Gymnastics, North Tom Price School Choir and Nintirri Centre’s “Gold Group” Op Shop Fashion Parade. The Mik Maks and the Polka Dot Company entertained the children on the main stage with a variety of children’s songs and a disco.

On Saturday night the Festival continued with the many stalls, food and rides. Bubble blowers entertained the children in Doug Talbot Park. The Saturday night concert was for the adults with The Wolfe Brothers and The Potbelleez entertaining a large crowd of almost 900. The town green turned into mosh pit as festival-goers jumped and cheered to the music.

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Clowning around at the Festival


Recycling no longer accepted at Tom Price and Paraburdoo ‘pods’ – temporarily we hope!Unfortunately the Shire is no longer able to accept recycling at the ‘pods’ in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.

Shire President Kerry White explained that the Shire does not currently have the resources or equipment to effectively process recycling in either town although some products, which are separated at the tip, will continue to be recycled such as steel, batteries and green-waste.

“Another factor is the high cost of transporting recycling materials to markets from remote locations in the Pilbara,” Cr White added.

“Recycling and being environmentally conscious is a great habit for all of us to practice so we do sincerely apologise to our well-meaning residents trying to do their best for the environment by recycling.

“The Shire will soon commission a Waste Management Strategy, expected to be completed toward the end of the year, for Tom Price and Paraburdoo.

“This strategy will consider the best options for recycling, rubbish collection, fees and charges and economic feasibility.

“I am hopeful we can find, as part of this study, a viable solution to enable the prompt reintroduction of recycling.”

Committee President, Linda McCarthy, was pleased with the weekend. Linda praised the efforts of the volunteer committee who put the event together – sacrificing time with family at the Festival to ensure the weekend was a success.

A community survey was sent out to gather feedback in preparation for next year’s Festival.

Nameless wows again (continued) Nameless photography courtesy Elly Lukale

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New childcare centre planned for ParaburdooThe Shire of Ashburton, in partnership with Rio Tinto, is excited to announce that the construction

of a modern, purpose-built childcare centre to meet the needs of the Paraburdoo community will be

commencing soon.

“This new facility is also a positive feature in attracting more families into the Paraburdoo community.”

Scott Wilkinson, Rio Tinto’s General Manager Greater Paraburdoo operations said, “We are very pleased to be providing funding for the Paraburdoo Childcare Centre and we are looking forward to seeing construction start in early 2015. Rio Tinto is partnering with the Shire of Ashburton to deliver projects that support community needs and I am confident that the new service will be well utilised by members of the community including our own employees.”

Pilbara Development Commission Chief Executive Officer Dr Ken King said the new facility would meet the growing needs of the Paraburdoo community.

“The Commission has been working in partnership with the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto to secure the delivery of this much-needed community facility,” Dr King said.

“This project is part of the Pilbara Cities vision to enhance the quality of life for residents, making the Pilbara and towns like Paraburdoo places people choose to call home.”

The project incorporates a 73-place childcare centre with provision for long-term and after-school care places. The centre will provide children and families with a modern and safe facility, including landscaped playground and shaded areas.

The new childcare centre is one of the numerous community projects being delivered as part of a long term partnership between the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto. The partnership aims to improve the liveability of Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica through the delivery of new and upgraded community facilities and services.

Funding for the $4.66 million project has been achieved through the following partnership contributions;• Rio Tinto – $2.86 million• Royalties for Regions

program – $1.5 million• Shire of Ashburton –

$300,000

The $4.66 million childcare centre is being funded by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Pilbara Cities program, Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton. The new centre will be located in the Paraburdoo town centre and will provide day care and after school care for families living in the region.

Preliminary works and planning have already begun and the building tender will be awarded later this year. It is expected that building construction for the new centre will commence early 2015.

Shire of Ashburton President Kerry White believes the new centre represents a major milestone in providing greater support to families living in Paraburdoo. “The new childcare centre will greatly assist parents who are looking to re-enter the workforce, which at present is made difficult with the lack of child minding resources,” Cr White said.


Building community: Shire of Ashburton 2014/15 budget highlightsAged care upgrades, safer roads and improved recreational facilities are just some of the highlights of the

Shire of Ashburton’s 2014/15 budget.

A capital works program totalling $68.2 million will see the Shire tackle key projects including:

• starting on the new Paraburdoo Community Hub, to replace well used but aged facilities

• upgrading the Carinya Aged Care units

• commencing upgrade works at Onslow Caravan Park

• rebuilding the Onslow Administration Centre / Hall (a two year project to replace the facility destroyed by fire).

The Onslow and Paraburdoo skate parks are marked for building, while work will also continue on the Onslow swimming pool project and the Tom Price residential land development study.

With roadworks also forming a significant component of the 2014/15 budget, Shire of Ashburton President Kerry White singled out the Shire’s long term goal of sealing the road from Tom Price to Karratha.

“This year will see us commence engineering planning and documentation, as we make a start on what will be the largest single project ever progressed by the Shire,” explained Cr White.

“The first road works will start in 2015/16. It will take us many years to complete the project, but taking the important first step this year highlights the strong confidence the Shire of Ashburton has in this district’s future.”

Cr White believes that the range of major projects detailed in the budget demonstrates the Shire’s commitment to relentlessly improving the Ashburton district. “This budget continues to reflect the progression of the Corporate Business Plan that the Ashburton community contributed to last year,” said Cr White.

Partners such as the Australian Federal Government, WA State Government, Chevron Australia, Pilbara Development Commission, Rio Tinto Iron Ore and the WA Lotteries Commission will provide approximately $58 million in funding, enabling the Shire to deliver a comprehensive capital works program while only increasing rates by 3%.

Onslow Shire complex project on targetOnslow’s exciting new Shire hall, office and library are even closer to fruition, with Shire of Ashburton staff

members currently working alongside HQ Management in a bid to deliver a landmark building.

Council has accepted the Onslow Shire Complex Concept Design Plans (developed in partnership with elected members, Shire officers and the Onslow community) and will have a $9.5 million budget to work with.

“The fantastic concept designs provided an artistic impression of what we want and need in our new building, including its general layout and proportions,” said Shire President Kerry White.

The project has now reached a point where a ‘detailed design scope’ must be undertaken. This process will see officers from corporate, strategic, infrastructure, development & regulatory and community development work together to set the project up for the final stage.

“The detailed design scope is critical to ensuring the best results for this project,” said Cr White. “Its purpose is to help the Shire provide the most comprehensive information possible to prospective builders when we move to the final design and construction stage.

“It will be led by an architect, with input from technical experts in a variety of fields from structural to mechanical, electrical and environmental. Prior to tender, the detailed design scope will undergo a review by a specialist construction integrity auditor, before being sent for a Quantity Survey to confirm the estimated costs of the project. We expect this will make for a smooth and efficient tender process, and ensure, to the best of our ability, that there are no surprises later on in relation to costs.”

Cr White also believed the detailed design scope will help the Shire incorporate strong sustainability design features that minimise future operation costs.

“Sustainability is increasingly becoming a critical factor for all new construction projects in local government,” noted Cr White. “The recently introduced Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework means that we must understand the ongoing costs of our assets, such as lighting, power, water and gas, to ensure our sustainability into the future.”

Onslow’s Shire Complex project remains on schedule to commence construction during the 2014/15 financial year, with completion predicted to take place in the following financial year.


Who are the Yinhawangka people?The Yinhawangka people are the native title claimants and traditional custodians of approximately one

million hectares of land and waters across the Pilbara, including the town of Paraburdoo and Rio Tinto mine

sites of Greater Paraburdoo Operations and West Angelas Operations.

By entering into the Claim Wide Participation Agreement provisions are made by Rio Tinto to the Yinhawangka people that includes a range of economic and non-economic benefits. Rio Tinto provides support and opportunities for Yinhawangka people in relation to Employment and Training, Business Development and Contracting, Land Access, Cultural Heritage, Environmental Management, Life of Mine Planning and Cultural Awareness Training.

Following the execution of the Claim Wide Participation Agreement, the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation was established in early 2013. The role of the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation is to:• Act as an agent for the

Yinhawangka People in respect of their rights and obligations under various land use agreements

• Undertake community activities on behalf of Yinhawangka People

• Provide support to all beneficiaries of the Yinhawangka Trust

With 12 Directors, four from each apical ancestor group, the Board of the Corporation has worked diligently to establish strong corporate governance arrangements and plan activities to improve the social and economic well-being of Yinhawangka people.

The Corporation recently resolved to establish a fully owned business entity – Yinhawangka Enterprises Ltd – to be responsible for undertaking the Corporation’s future business activities.

The Corporation’s activities will be managed through a permanent office to be established in Paraburdoo.

John Hughes has recently been appointed as CEO of the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation. Standing L to R: Brendon Cook; Roy Tommy; Rodney (Ali) Parker; Stuart Ingie Snr; Mary Mills; Doreen James; Nancy TommySitting L to R: Rhonda Parker; John Hughes; Roma Butcher

The Yinhawangka people traditionally lived around an area in the Pilbara to the south-east of Onslow. The Yinhawangka people have also been known as Innawonga. Yinhawangka country includes areas of the Angelo, Ashburton and Hardey River catchments, the Kunderong Range and the Mount Vernon, Rocklea and Turee Creek stations.

Yinhawangka people trace descent from three apical sets: Minatangunha; Jarndunha; and the couple Thurantajinha and Wilga.

MinatangunhaMinatangunha was born on what became Rocklea Station and passed away at a claypan near the Ashburton River. It is said Minatangunha, with two wives, one of whom is recalled as having been Yinhawangka, had five children: Mungunirri (male), Turtja (Cutacross George) (male), Murthi (female), a daughter whose name is not recalled, and Kutjilyirri (male).

JarndunhaJarndunha was born, and later buried, at Tjandunguna (Mount Nameless), to the west of Tom Price. She and her Gurruma husband Windawari had two children: Thandainha (Minnie) (female) and Tjimpu (male).

Thurantajinha and WilgaThurantajinha and Wilga had four children: Jimuni (male), Kurtakurta (female), Kawathingu and Yagi, with nothing more known about the latter two except that it is claimed that Yagi was sent to Rottnest.

Front Kaefer Linden: Rear L to R: Shaka Cook, Eugene Linden, Roderick Hughes


Tom Price Gratuity Dinner recognises a brigade of champions

The dinner is held by the brigade every year to pay tribute to its volunteers, Rio Tinto and other stakeholders within the Tom Price community.

The awards presentation was once again the evening’s highlight, with several outstanding brigade members recognised for significant achievements and service milestones. The night was just rewards for brigade volunteers after another year providing a first-class emergency response service to the communities of Tom Price and surrounding areas.

The brigade continues to evolve, with three Juvenile and Family Fire Awareness officers now part of the team.

In exciting news for Tom Price, Brigade Captain Christopher O’Connell was recently elected to represent the North West Zone for the Executive Committee – the first time a private brigade member has ever been nominated and elected.

The Tom Price Fire & Rescue Service would also like to make a special mention of Brigade Secretary, Maxine O’Connell, who works tirelessly for the Tom Price Fire & Rescue Service and is the only DFES Peer Support Officer in the Pilbara. Congratulations Maxine and all brigade members.

60 members and guests attended the Tom Price Fire & Rescue Service

Annual Gratuity Dinner on 5 July at the Clem Thompson Sports Pavilion.

Brigade member awards• Firefighter of the Year:

Darryl Hannah

• Officers’ Choice: Craig Munday

• Community Service Award: Tom Price Emergency Cadet Corp

Department of Fire &

Emergency Services (DFES)

Service Medals• 20 Year Service Medal (all

with Tom Price Fire & Rescue Service): Geoff Harrison

• 15 Year Service Medal (all with Tom Price Fire & Rescue Service): Greg Lincoln

• 15 Year Service Medal: Aaron McRae

• 10 Year Medal: Glyn Potter

• 5 Year Service Medal: Grant Street, Robyn Street, Craig Mackrell, Dave Wherritt, Nicole Kelly and Louisa Potter

Tom Price Fire & Rescue

Service Medals• 2 Year Service Medal: Dave

Mutton, Craig Munday, Aaron McRae, Randall Finlay, Cindy Ireland and Ian Ireland

The night was just rewards for brigade volunteers after another year providing a first-class emergency response service …‘‘

Photography courtesy Kym Brown

Capt. Chris O’Connell and Darryl Hannah

Darryl Hannah’s 40th BirthdayGlynn Potter, Greg Lincoln, Paul Madden, Darryl Hannah and

Capt. Chris O’Connell


Brigade members recognised at 2014 Paraburdoo Gratuity DinnerA 55-strong group attended the 2014 Paraburdoo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Gratuity Dinner on

Saturday 28 July at the Paraburdoo Rio Tinto Function Centre.

The dinner – an annual celebration of volunteer firefighter achievements – honours members with awards and service medals from both the brigade itself and the Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES). It is also an opportunity for Rio Tinto to thank volunteers and award gratuity cheques to those who have attended regularly throughout the year.

Brigade members are recognised in five achievement categories, with the corresponding awards named after brigade life members.

Brigade Captain, Doughlas ‘Ivan’ Dias, dubbed the Gratuity Dinner a complete success, largely thanks to the cooperation of Tom Price Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service. “It’s the one night of the year when all the brigade members can really let their hair down together as a group and be off-call,” Mr Dias reflected.

“Of course, none of this would be possible without the great relationship we have with the Tom Price brigade, which sends a crew over to cover our town should there be an incident. We reciprocate the help by offering our services for their event.”

Mr Dias noted this year in particular highlighted the relationship’s worth. “Coincidentally, we had a town rubbish tip fire during this year’s ceremony, so their services were invaluable,” he said.

“Luckily, some of our non-drinkers were able to assist with the fire too, meaning the night carried on without a hitch.”

Mr Dias commented that the dinner was just rewards for the brigade’s tightknit team of hardworking volunteers, and welcomed newcomers who were interested in providing their community with this vital service.

L to R: Wayne Penellum, David du Plessis, Lisa Thomas, James Rose, Michael BroadbentImage: Paragon Photography

2014 Award Winners• Wayne Penellum – winner of the Leigh Harvey Plaque (Best Attendance) for

100% attendance

• Michael Broadbent – winner of the Tony Braat Shield (Captains Choice)

• David du Plessis – winner of the Owen Elliott Breathing Apparatus Trophy (Breathing Apparatus Challenge) for completion in 86 seconds, a new Paraburdoo brigade record

• Lisa Thomas – winner of the Ivan Dias Firefighter Silver Axe Award (Firefighter of the Year)

• Apparatus Officer James Rose – winner of the Bob Pomeroy Golden Helmet Award (Fire Officer of the Year)

“Anyone who would like to join the Paraburdoo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service can come to our McRae Avenue station on training nights, which take place Monday and Thursday evenings at 7pm,” he said. “Even if you don’t want to be an active member, you can join in a support capacity. If you’re unsure, you can come have a look, go home and think about it, then come back and join if you’re keen.”

If you’d like more information about joining the Paraburdoo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service, call Doughlas Ivan Dias on 0438 982 910 anytime.

The Paraburdoo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service would like to send a special thank you to Paragon Photography for supplying photography on the night at no cost.

Image: Paragon Photography

Glynn Potter, Greg Lincoln, Paul Madden, Darryl Hannah and

Capt. Chris O’Connell


The Pannawonica community

came together on Friday 20 June

to celebrate Purple Bra Day with

the promotion of breast cancer

awareness and to raise valuable

funds for Breast Care WA.

The Shire of Ashburton, Sonic

Health and the closely knit

community rallied together

to host a variety of fun and

informative activities.

The day began with a morning tea kindly hosted by the Pannawonica Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service where an assortment of delicious baked goodies was on offer, all generously donated by the Mad Hatters Group.

A key part of Purple Bra Day was the ‘Bling Your Bra’ competition and all entrants proudly displayed their artful creations in the Community Hall. Marcus Bredenhann from Rio Tinto bravely judged the competition and deemed Kath Collins, Kirsten Hawkins and Mel Gallanagh as the Bra Bling winners.

Pannawonica celebrates Purple Bra Day

A key part of Purple Bra Day was the ‘Bling Your Bra’ competition and all entrants proudly displayed their artful creations in the Community Hall.

‘‘Keeping in the spirit of things, ISS supermarket staff wore purple bras all day helping to raise awareness and funds for this great cause.

Simone Gorry, Manager of Sonic Health Medical Centre, led a number of breast check demonstrations throughout the day, emphasising the importance for both men & women to be breast cancer aware. Sonic Health also coordinated an evening BBQ and Touch Rugby competition which wrapped up a hugely successful and enjoyable day.

Together the Pannawonica community raised a total of $1236.00 for Breast Care WA and had lots of fun and plenty of laughs in the process.

Luke Christensen Mariska Southey

The whole town got into the ‘bling’ of things


Pannawonica Story in the Park delights budding readersThe popular Pannawonica Library Story in the Park, held in the gardens in June, was attended by 15 children

and their parents.

Despite the cold, blustery weather the children enjoyed the story of Squish Rabbit, written by Katherine Battersby, and then tried their hand at making kaleidoscopes, windmills and decorating their own library bag… although the temptation of visiting the nearby chickens proved too much for some of the little people and the craft was temporarily abandoned.

Afterwards children and parents alike took shelter from the wind at the side of the building for a delightful morning tea, with plates of food provided by the parents. Coffee (for the Mums) and juice boxes were supplied by the Shire along with a thank you gift for all the young budding readers in the form of a lovely book.

Thanks for DVDs donationThe Shire of Ashburton libraries would like to send special thanks to Julie Davidson and Rangi Lim from Costless Entertainment in Pannawonica who kindly donated 600 DVDs and DVD storage equipment.

These will be distributed across Pannawonica, Onslow, Tom Price and Paraburdoo libraries. This large donation will be well received in all communities.

No need to hold on in OnslowThree new public toilets have recently been installed in Onslow.

The facilities are conveniently located at the Old Onslow Rest stop, the Onslow Cemetery and another at the Town-site Truck Bay on Onslow Road.

Shire President Kerry White inspects the recently built toilet at Onslow Cemetery. Image: Mike Edmondson

Henry Duff Daisy Unsworth


Lots of fun to keep the kids busy these school holidaysEducation Group is bringing its repertoire of unique activities to the Pilbara, facilitating a fun program of

school holiday workshops in each town. Activities on offer during these school holidays include African

mask making and dinosaur excavation as well as a variety of themed dance classes where children can

learn more about African, Chinese Dragon, Bollywood or Street dance.

In addition to having fun, children have the opportunity to learn more about different cultures and the significance of traditional ceremony. During the mask making activity children get to decorate their own wooden African mask while learning about African art and how masks are believed to portray the faces of spirits and gods.

The dance workshops encourage children to understand the cultural interpretations of dance and to create their own unique performance of creative expression. The popular Chinese Dragon class incorporates the fun of traditional dragon heads and is suitable for children of all ages.

Those fascinated by dinosaurs can discover their own fossils from some of the most iconic ancient reptiles as well as learning more about prehistoric life. Using large sandboxes children can locate and identify fossils from the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops, with a few other surprises also thrown in.

In addition to these, the Shire of Ashburton will also have locally facilitated workshops to ensure there are plenty of activities to keep the children entertained during the school holidays.

The school holiday program runs in each town from 29 September to 10 October. Bookings are required and can be made via your local Shire office from 15 September.

Tom PriceLot 246, Poinciana Street, Tom Price

ParaburdooAshburton Avenue, Paraburdoo

Onslow307 First Avenue, Onslow

PannawonicaLot 198 Pannawonica Drive, Pannawonica

The popular Chinese Dragon class incorporates the fun of traditional dragon heads and is suitable for children of all ages.

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Being bushfire ready takes a community effort

Cr White noted that while the Shire encourages action, there is a correct way of doing it.

“It’s important residents are aware that flammable material does not include green growing trees or plants in gardens,” said Cr White. “Also, if you wish to ‘burn-off’ to meet the requirements, it must comply with the relevant provisions of the Bush Fires Act.”

Failing to meet the bushfire prevention requirements for your property can result in a fine of $5000. You may also be liable for the cost of the work to be outsourced.

The Shire of Ashburton also has a number of fire restrictions in place that apply to both residents and visitors. For example, fires are prohibited all year without a permit (other than for the purpose of camping and cooking). On days of very high fire danger or above, there is a blanket ban on fires of any kind.

Shire President Kerry White says all residents and visitors in the Shire of Ashburton have a duty to be bushfire aware. “Preparing for bushfire season really is a weight of numbers effort,” said Cr White. “We need everyone on board if we want to make our communities safer.”

In accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954, residents will have until October 1 to clear firebreaks, reduce fuel loads and remove flammable material from their properties. According to Cr White, these measures must be carried out to set specifications.

“We need all property owners in the Shire to be aware of the unique requirements,” said Cr White. “For instance, properties located within town-sites need to be prepared differently to those outside town-sites. The size of the property is another influential factor.”

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If your property is located within a town-siteLand area 2000sqm or less:

• Reduce all flammable material over the entire land

• Cut grasses <75mm in height

Land area that exceeds 2000sqm:

• Clear firebreaks >3m wide of all flammable material immediately inside and along the boundaries of the land

• Clear additional >3m firebreaks immediately surrounding any buildings.

If your property is located outside a townsite• Clear two firebreaks >3m wide of all flammable material surrounding all buildings

– Inner firebreak <20m from the perimeter of the building/s

– Outer firebreak >100m from the inner firebreak

• Reduce fuel load on all land between firebreaks (contact the Shire before September 25 if this is not possible).

How to prepare your property for bushfire season

We ask everyone living in or visiting the Shire of Ashburton to take responsibility this bushfire season, …

“We ask everyone living in or visiting the Shire of Ashburton to take responsibility this bushfire season,” said Cr White. “If everyone rolls up their sleeves, we can avoid any fines being handed out and make our community a safer place.”

Detailed information concerning your bushfire season requirements can be found at www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/services/emergencies/bush-fires

For all fire permits, please contact your local Shire office. For fire weather information, please listen to ABC local radio or visit www.bom.gov.au

With bushfire season upon us, now is the time to start taking measures to minimise risk.

http://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/services/emergencies/bush-fires

http://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/services/emergencies/bush-fires

http://www.bom.gov.au


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Upcoming EventsDate Event Location

SEPTEMBER

29 – 30 September School Holiday Activity Program All towns

OCTOBER

1 October Onslow Keepers Morning Tea Onslow

1 – 9 October School Holiday Activity Program All towns

15 October, 1pm Council Meeting Clem Thompson Sports Pavilion, Tom Price

16 October Welcome to Onslow BBQ Onslow

17 October Welcome Event The Rocks, Pannawonica

18 October Red Dirt Rocks Quiz Night Paraburdoo

18 October Tom Price Community Markets Tom Price

25 October CWA Bingo Night Tom Price

25 October Steps for Stessy Tom Price

NOVEMBER

5 November Onslow Keepers Morning Tea Onslow

19 November, 1pm Council Meeting Ashburton Hall, Paraburdoo

28 November Seniors Christmas Lunch Onslow

DECEMBER

1 December Christmas Lights Installation All towns

6 December Carols by Candlelight Onslow

10 December, 1pm Council Meeting Multi-Purpose Centre, Onslow

13 December Christmas Lights Competition All towns

TBA Carols by Candlelight Tom Price, Pannawonica, Paraburdoo

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