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NEWSNEWMANS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Monthly Edition May 2014 Issue 153
NEWMANPO Box 618, Newman WA 6753 | [email protected] |
Ph/Fax (08) 9177 8290
ABN 16 009 425 564 | www.newmanmainst.com.au
The objective of the Newman Mainstreet Project is to involve the
community in projects or events that promote community cohesion,
development and identity. The Newman Mainstreet Project also
encourages a community based coordinated approach to improve the
economic, social and physical environment. To get involved call:
9177 8290
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Crawford Realty supports the Newman News
Newman Officially has a Mrs Australia WinnerRaewyn 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
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.
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BOOKINGS:Newman Hotel, Newman Dve (Cnr Giles Ave)For all
enquiries - Contact 9175 9300Or Email:[email protected]
visit us at:www.newmanhotel.com.au
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.
NEWMANS FINEST ACCOMMODATION VENUE.
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.
Over 200 rooms to choose from. Single, double, family and
executive
rooms available. Foxtel standard in all rooms. In house laundry
facilities. Recently refurbished. Short and long term stays
available. Specialist night shift zones.
Newmansfinestdiningfacility. 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
PALMS RESTAURANT
NEWMAN BAR & BISTRO
ACCOMMODATION
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BHPB Encourages VolunteerismTo 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.
Centrals WinnerCentrals 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!
All Creatures Great and SmallA 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.
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 539Derek
McArtney - 0499 778 116Davida Russell - 0437 178 706Leigh Willis -
0408 221 583
NAIDOC Week PlansNational 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 [email protected] or call 9177
8290.
Mentor MePilbara 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 [email protected] or phone 9175 0015.
Unattended ChildrenThe 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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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 Off-Road 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.
Staying Safe with the SaintBy Wendy Hagan
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.
Sam Splint forearm fracture
Wendy Hagan, Jeff Doggett, Wendy Bell
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The Day the Rodeo Came to TownBy Jacinta Ronchi, Newman Camp
Draft and Rodeo Association (NCDARA)
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.
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
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BUSINESS PROFILE
Nikki Seeds Shop
"Dolly met Frank"
Women's Clothing and Accessories
Opening HoursWed - Thu: 10:30 - 14:30Friday: 10:30 -
15:30Saturday: 10:30 - 14:30
Shop 7, 26 Hilditch Ave (behind Zizx)Newman, Western Australia
6753
Phone 0408 900 239Email [email protected]
Newman Mainstreet Project Inc.supporting Local Businesses
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
A corner designed to keep the children entertained while you
shop.
The winning table at the Lions Club Quiz Night who generously
donated their winnings to The Royal Flying Doctor ServicePhotograph
by Danielle Cochrane
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: Petrichorbased 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 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.
Ladies Night at The BeachBy Nicole Willis
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.
Lions Quiz NightBy Danielle Cochrane
Thanks to the sponsors for the fantastic prizes.Newman
ClubSeasons HotelMiddos Wheelie TubNewman Hotel MotelWorkpac
IndustrialVisitors CentreNic Willis Party LiteRenae Smith -
ArbonneBoulevard PharmacyTredwaysWoolworthsBank
WestRetravisionCellarbrationsNewman Home HardwareNewman Post
OfficeFortescue Pool Services
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 [email protected] and remember, from little
things, BIG things grow!
The Garden Martu Farm Open Day
Newman Aquatic CentreMAY 2014 OPEN HOURS
Wednesday 1 pm 7 pmThursday 1 pm 7 pmFriday 1 pm 7 pmSaturday 10
am 4:30 pmSunday 10 am 4:30 pmMonday ClosedTuesday Closed
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.
Kye Awarded for LionsCourage
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Early May Newman Sunday Concert Series for ten weeks, the Shire
of East Pilbara, 9175 8000, [email protected]
1 2 Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105,
[email protected]
5 6 Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105,
[email protected]
8 Thursday 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, [email protected]
10 Saturday Shire Councillors at the shopping centre available
for discussing issues with them, 10:00 am 12 noon
10 Saturday 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,
[email protected]
10 Sat-11 Sun Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175
1105, [email protected]
10 Sat11 Sun 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
10 Sat11 Sun North West Motorcycle Association championship
series, www.northwestma.com.au, or NWMA President Kim Meagher on
0407 745 039
11 Sunday Mothers Day - show your thanks
16 Friday Vets versus Swans celebrity football Match, Nicole
Graves at Swan Districts Football Club, [email protected]
or 0417 338 300
17 Saturday The Garden: Martu Farm Open, 10:00 am 2:00 pm, Cowra
Avenue, will be hosting its first Open Day
21 22 Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105,
[email protected]
23 Friday Shire of East Pilbara Council Meeting, Newman
Administration Building, 10:00 am
24 Sat-25 Sun Newman Neighbourhood Centres Busy Bee, 8:00-11:00
am, 2 Mackay Street, [email protected], All hands greatly
appreciated.
26 27 Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105,
[email protected]
COMING SOON
1 June Trash and Treasure, 8:00 am 1:00 pm, Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2 Mackay Street, book your table $10,
[email protected]
2-3 June Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105,
[email protected]
25 June 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
27 June Shire of East Pilbara Council Meeting, Nullagine, 10:00
am
15 August Annual Newman Lions Club Fortescue Ball,
[email protected] or Anthony Middleton 0405 666 482
17 August Annual Newman Lions Club Fortescue Festival Capricorn
Oval, [email protected] or Anthony Middleton 0405 666
482
23 August Newman Cup, East Pilbara Race Club, 9140 1198 or 0418
938 941
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 2014
Please contact Newman Mainstreet Project to have your community
event added to this calendar.Phone/Fax 9177 8290 or via
[email protected]
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WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIESMonday 08:30 Time Out session with
crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516,
[email protected] 09:30 Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow
St, [email protected] 19:30 Bible study, house at the
rear of Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
Tuesday 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, as well as New Mums Group, Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2
Mackay Street, 9175 1516, [email protected] 16:30
Newman Capricorn Girl Guides, The Beach Mindarra Drive, Suzy Oldham
on 0417 178 624,
[email protected] 18:00 Newman Joey Scouts for boys and
girls aged 6 and 7, Scout Hall opposite the Post Office,
Andrew 0428 146 975 19:00 General Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, all levels
welcome, Junior Soccer Pavillion, $17, Rowena Purdy
[email protected] 19:30 Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of every month, Lions Park on Corwa Drive,
Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991 19:30 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
Wednesday 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, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street,
9175 1516,
[email protected] 09:30 Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow
St, [email protected] 14:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre
open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
17:30 Aquarobics, Newman Aquatic Centre, for all fitness levels,
$12 includes pool entry, 9175 2145 19:15 Whaleback Womens Darts
Club, Newman Club
Thursday 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, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street,
9175 1516,
[email protected] 09:00 Young mums bible study,
Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350 09:30 Gumnuts story and
nursery rhyme time at the Library for 1 3 year olds, Newman Library
19:30 Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175
1350
Friday 08:30 The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177
8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station 09:00 Family fun
craft until 11:00, cost $5 for the family, Newman Neighbourhood
Centre, 2 Mackay Street,
9175 1516, [email protected] 09:30 Newman Playgroup,
Moondoorow St, [email protected] 10:00 Story time and
craft for 3-5 year olds, Newman Library 19:30 Twilight session,
bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman
Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, [email protected]
Saturday 18:30 Eucharist Liturgy/ Community Liturgy at St
Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue, 9175 2344 19:30 Twilight
session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman
Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, [email protected]
Sunday 08:30 Eucharist Liturgy/ Community Liturgy at St Josephs
Catholic Church, Warman Avenue, 9175 2344 09:00 Worship, Vibrant
evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11
Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350 Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday
school 10:00 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 11:00 AquaZumba, Newman Aquatic
Centre, $12 per class includes entry 13:00 The Beach Indoor Play
Centre open to 5:00pm, 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, [email protected]
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.
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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
Recovery Orders - How can I get my child back?By J. Leonie
Bailey, Principal Solicitor, DeLancey Legal
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: Closed
Tuesday: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Wednesday: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
2.30 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Friday: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Saturday: Available for parties
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
For all party bookings pleasecall 9177 8290
[email protected]
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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!
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
Road TollBy Sonya Matheson
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.
Chocolate indulgencePhotograph by Anita Goodwin
Craft and entertainmentat the shopping centre
Photographs by Sonya Matheson
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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 2013-14 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
Community Day of Action 1 April 2014
IMPACT ON NEWMAN AND JIGALONG SCHOOLS* Figures provided by Marie
KleinSchool Est. Barnett Est. average annual What your school is
missing out Govt Cut Gonski increaseJIGALONG RCS -$54,837 $228,265
-$283,101 NEWMAN PS -$125,153 $323,063 -$448,216 NEWMAN SHS
-$122,814 $1,033,401 -$1,156,215 NEWMAN PS -$155,674 $502,507
-$658,182
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.
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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.
[email protected]
Below is another example of his photography.
Newman emergency services extinguishing a fireat the motocross
track on 14 March 2014
Photograph by Danielle Cochrane
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.
Chalets Officially Named
Patrick Bourke and Lynne Craigie at one of the new short
term
stay visitor chaletsPhotograph by BHP Billiton
Photograph by Sonya Matheson
Patrick BourkePhotograph by Sonya Matheson
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Triathletes ImpressBy Sonya MathesonPhotographs 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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