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The objective of Red Desert Events is
to involve the community in projects or
events that promote community cohesion,
development and identity. Red Desert
also encourages a community based
coordinated approach to improve the
economic, social & physical environment.
To get involved call: 9177 8290
International Womens
Day 2017
For the thirteenth year, Newman celebrated
its International Womens Day (IWD) event
in March. This year, the inside of the East
Pilbara Art Centre Void was transformed
into a whimsical garden party theme.
Guest speaker, Rabia Siddique, enthralled
160 attendees with her commitment to
equality, justice and determination. This
lady had taken on the British Army and
won. Throughout her life, Rabia has battled
abuse, discrimination, chronic health
problems and trauma, one could assume
these tests might weaken her, but Rabia
took these as a challenge and leads by
example on how to turn them into lessons.
The room fell silent for the entire 45 minute
talk and walked away with the ripple effect
embedded in their minds. Rabia is a strong
and inspirational woman who empowers
anyone she meets.
The event was emceed by the wonderful
Paula Constant, who also empowered the
room with her story of defiance at walking
solo through eight countries, including
across the Sahara desert, over a three year
period on her 12,000km journey of self
discovery.
While the event is as much a part of inspiring
BHP representative, Sue Michoff with the 2017 nominees; Michelle Sharpe, Tara Rangi, Nicole
Willis, Gabriel Franklin, Meresiana Lee, Lisa Rickert, Rosana Stojic and Yvonne Ogier, along with
Emcee, Paula Constant
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The room enthrawled by Rabias talk L-R: Melinda Riebe, Tara Rangi, Jacinta Reutens,
Stacey Slattery, Nicola Morrisey Pearce
and empowering women attending, it
is also about recognising the hard work,
dedication and tireless commitment to
the community of our own local women,
with an overall Woman of the Year being
crowned.
This year saw eight exceptional women
nominated; Tara Rangi, Rosana Stojic,
Gabriel Franklyn, Meresiana Lee, Lisa
Rickert, Yvonne Ogier and Nicole Willis.
L-R front: Sha-ha Bin Sulaiman, Steph Kozak,
All these ladies inspire others within the Reanna Jacobs, Kristina Bukillic, Sheryle Waters,
Newman community. L-R back: Colette Carkeek, Kate Zoroje, Liesel
Pensio and Kyna Richardson
This years winner, Nicole Willis, had
previously been nominated four times. Following the presentations, DJ Amber
She was acknowledged for her ongoing entertained and the majority of the room
dedication to Red Desert Events, as danced the night away.
Chairperson and the main organiser of
There are many people to thank for making
the IWD event annually in addition to her
the evening a success and they cannot be
other commitments within the community
thanked enough for their dedication, as
including junior and senior sports,
it takes approximately four to five days of
Newman Primary Schools P&C and other
preparation leading up to and following the
volunteering where and when needed.
event to make those six hours possible.
The high calibre of guest speakers attending
this event each year would not be possible
without the ongoing support of BHP Billiton
for which Red Desert Events team express
their sincere thanks. Thank you also to
Adamas Jewellers for again supplying the
winners prize.
All photographs by Serene Bedlam Photography
& Photo Booth
2017 Community Grants.
Applications open all year round.

We aim to provide assistance to local organisations for Projects that produce

positive outcomes in the
positive community and economic development activities
following areas will be
that will help to achieve long-term sustainability.
considered:

We are calling on community groups who require support to expand 1. Sports & Recreation
their services, upgrade their facilities or purchase new equipment to
apply. 2. Community Events

3. Community Services
Groups can apply for amounts up to $20,000.

For more information please email newmancommunity@bhpbilliton.com or phone 9175 3502.

 Newman turns 50 returning the social hub to the shopping
centre.
2017 is the 50th anniversary of Newman
or more importantly Mt Whaleback. The Ngala coming to town
ore deposit found at Mt Whaleback was
discovered by Stan Hilditch 10 years prior Ngala will be holding three parenting
to the mining operations commencement. sessions at the Newman Neighbourhood
Newman News, your independent However, at the time Iron Ore had an Centre in April, at 2 Mackay Street. For
embargo on exportation of the mineral, the session held during normal operating
local community newspaper, would
which was finally lifted in 1961. A hours, the creche will be available for the
be delighted to hear from you. Please consortium of four companies formed the children (fees apply) while parents attend.
send us your stories, photos, events, original company Mt Newman Iron Ore in The sessions are;
birth notices and the like. Published 1967, with BHP as the operator of the mine.
monthly. You can submit your article Sleep for Children 0-4yrs on Monday
to Red Desert Events email: With the township of Newman established 3 April, 09:30 - 11:30
newmannews@westnet.com.au in 1968 and the first shipment of iron ore Adjusting to Parenting Tuesday 4
loaded on the 1 April 1969, there is lot April, 19:00 - 21:00
to celebrate in the coming years for the Disciplining and Guiding Childrens
Newman Community. Behaviours 2-5yrs Wednesday 5 April,
09:30 - 11:30
Dome in Newman
Proudly Supported by These Ngala visits are a great asset to
St Barts said it was the worse kept secret Families of the Pilbara and would not
in Newman and it must be true, because be made possible without the ongoing
finally the rumour has been laid to rest, support of BHP Billiton.
Dome is coming to Newman and opening
soon! With the loss of the Whole Food Martumili open Saturdays
Cafe there has been a void in town for a
common meeting place amongst people The Martumili art centre is now open from
to relax and enjoy a great cuppa and 10am to 2pm Saturdays, so pop on down
conversation with friends. and view some of the amazing artwork
from local Martu artists. You may even
More so there has been a HUGE void in the get the opportunity to watch the magic be
centre of town for such a meeting place created.
and now the reality is only months away,
Advertise with Newman News Currently the gallery has the Yarrkapinti
Newmans independent community newspaper Warrarnpa | Hunting Grounds exhibition
Our advertising rates include G.S.T. running from March to April.
You can submit your advertisements to the editor in the following ways:
Phone / Fax: (08) 9177 8290 The Martu artists work with also be
included in the Revealed - WA Aboriginal
In Person: Red Desert office, Newman Community Hall (Mindarra Drive)
Artists in Conversation exhibition being
Email to: newmannews@westnet.com.au held at the Fremantle Arts Centre, from 7
April.
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Full page B&W 150.00 175.00 100.00 120.00 Adamas Jewellers are one of Australias
Full page colour 350.00 400.00 350.00 400.00 largest wholesale diamond suppliers
and provides permanent BHP Billiton
Half page B&W 100.00 120.00 70.00 90.00 employees and their immediate family
Half page 200.00 240.00 200.00 240.00 members the opportunity to purchase
colour loose polished diamonds from their
Quarter page 70.50 80.50 50.00 60.00 extensive collection, as part of the BHP
B&W Billiton Employee Diamond Benefit.
Quarter page 140.00 160.00 140.00 160.00
colour In order to showcase some of their quality
jewels to the Newman Community,
Classifieds n/a n/a n/a 15.00
Adamas is working in conjunction with Red
Inserts * 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Desert Events and Newman Visitor Centre
to bring their wares to Newman in April, so
Please contact us for our full rates chart and sizes. stay tuned!
Mens Leadership
Program participants
visit Roebourne
Regional Prison
by Zan King
A small group of the Martu Leadership
Program participants visited Roebourne
Regional Prison in late February. This
was the first visit to the prison and the
leadership participants gave an inspiring
presentation to 16 inmates. For some of
the group, entering Roebourne Regional
Prison in the past had been through a
different door and on a different pathway.
All of the team were more than a little
nervous of what to expect.
However from the moment the
presentation started with the gathered
inmates, everything changed. The guys
launched into a series of inspiring stories,
photos and diagrams that talked about
their involvement in the KJ ranger and
leadership programs.
They spoke of the opportunity the
inmates may have when they got out of
prison. They spoke of ideas for making
Community Service Limited and KJ. We
would like to thank staff at Roebourne
Regional Prison and Pilbara Community
Service Limited for helping the Martu
Leadership Program access into Roebourne
Regional Prison. The leadership participants
are excited about this being the start of a
productive ongoing partnership between
the three organisations.
In the lead up to the Roeburne Prison visit,
seventeen men and women from the Martu
Leadership Program completed a section of
the Cape to Cape walk covering 35km over
The men from the leadership program; Slim
threedays. The walk is an annual start of
Williams, Ralph Samson and Clifton Girgirba
year team bonding leadership activity.
Photograph by KJ Rangers
of the importance of strengthening Martu
communities and gave examples of things
they felt everyone could do to be a part of
creating strong communities together.
The majority of the presentation was in
Martu language and clearly drew on their
personal experiences. It was a deeply
compelling exchange. The inmates were
left with plenty to think about and are
already asking when the group are due to
return. This is a powerful story emerging
from the Martu Leadership Program. The Leadership Program participants on their
Capre to Cape walk.
Photograph by KJ Rangers
This visit was made possible through
the recently signed MOU with Pilbara

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change on a personal level. They spoke

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Will be visiting NEWMAN
With the BHP Billiton Employee
diamond benefit

Monday 10 Thursday 13 April 2017

Since 2006, Adamas Diamonds have been operating the
BHP Billiton Employee Diamond Benefit, offering diamonds and
jewellery at wholesale prices.

For the first time, we will be heading to Newman with a selection of

loose diamonds and diamond set jewellery for employees to purchase.
Our collection includes Australian mined Argyle pink, champagne,
white and blue diamonds as well as internationally certified gems.
Appointments are limited, to secure your viewing time, contact:

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Martu ranger teams are
of the activities include:
gearing up for another
field season
by Zan King
The Martu ranger teams are gearing up to
start a busy field season following a break
over summer. Despite a lot of rain across
Martu country the ranger coordinators are
back in their communities and working
with the rangers in planning for the field
season.
The Jigalong team have hit the ground
running with opening the ranger station and
unpacking all of the gear. The rangers have
been busy brush-cutting a jungle of grass
and other vegetation that had overtaken
the Jigalong ranger station following a very
wet summer. Preparation for trips of the
year are well under way with the first major
trip being a trip to Well 15 on the Canning
Stock Route where they will meet up with
the Birriliburu rangers.
work plans for the next few months. Some
First-aid training
Threatened species monitoring with
Department of Parks and Wildlife staff
Water monitoring with scientists from
The Nature Conservancy
Targeted Great Desert Skink surveys
Aerial incendiary machine operation
and working safely around aircraft
Checking remote-sensor cameras
installed in 2016 and downloading
image data collected over summer
Commencement of the High School
Ranger Program in Punmu and
Kunawarritji
After a lot of planning and talking to the
right people, the Well 40 headstone trip
will go ahead this year. The plan is to install
a headstone at the well that remembers
an old Manyjilyjarra man, Mungkututu,
who was shot by a white-fella in 1907. The
white-fella was killed at the same time by
one of Mungkututus spears. A number of
KJ rangers and family members will visit the
site later this year. The plan will be to meet
up and camp with some of the Ngurrara
rangers when the headstone is installed.

The Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji

teams have had a slightly delayed start to
the year due to rain keeping roads closed
until late February. Once the roads dried Rangers from four communities complete Edwina Booth, Parnngurr ranger
out vehicles and gear were delivered to all Medivac training Photograph by KJ Rangers
of the ranger teams and planning for the Photograph by KJ Rangers
year began. Each team has jam-packed
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 2017
1 April Pole Artistry Newman, Pole Show, purchase tickets from The Newman Club or contact
Loren, 0456 861 146.

2 April Welcome to Newman free event starting with a free mine site tour (for new residents)
at 14:00 for 90 minutes departing from the Newman Visitor Centre, followed by a BBQ
at Boomerang Oval from 17:00 and the outdoor screening of the movie Trolls (bring
blankets and/or chairs), the BBQ and movie are open to all. Smoke and alcohol free
event. For enquiries 9175 8000.

5 April East Pilbara Skills and Trade Expo, 11:00-16:00 at the Newman Recreation Centre,
newman@empoweringpeople.org.au or 9175 0015

5 April Thinking About University? Meet representatives from ECU and Uni. of Notre Dame, 18:30-19:30 at the Newman Senior High School
library

5 April Sports Medicine Workshop, 18:30 at Boomerang Sports Pavillion.

7 April End of Term 1.

8 April Mainstreet Easter markets by Red Desert Events, nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

8 April Newman Rodeo from 12 noon through the evening, live entertainment and licensed bar, for all enquiries newman.rodeo@gmail.com

8 April Meet some of your Shire of East Pilbara Councillors and discuss issues you wish to raise, questions and comments, 10:00-12:00 at the
Boulevard Shopping Centre

11-15 April Karijini Experience

14 April Good Friday

16 April Easter

17 April Easter Monday public holiday

21 April Shire of East Pilbara Council Meeting, 10:00 in Newman

25 April ANZAC dawn service, march commencing at 05:45 at BHP housing offices, with service at 06:00 at cenotaph, Shire Offices off Newman
Drive. Followed by Gun Fire breakfast 07:30 at Newman Club.

26 April Commencement of Term 2.

28 April Unite Nations International Day of Safety and Health at Work

30 April Newman Triathlon with full, short and junior courses, entrants to pay before 7 April for early bird discount, all enquiries 9175 8062

Coming Soon
1 May Marks 71 years since the Pilbara Aboriginal Stockmens Strike, Australias longest strike, 800 Aboriginal pastoral workers from 27
stations in WA walked off the job for better pay and conditions

13 May Mothers Day Mainstreet markets by Red Desert Events nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

BMX North West round, East Pilbara BMX Club Inc, Kurra Street.

21 June Anthony Grzelka - Newman Mediumship Demonstration, 19:00 at The Beach Indoor Play Centre, purchase tickets by calling 9791 8529
or eventbrite.com.au

8 July Newman Gymkhana and polocrosse 40th NEWMAN GYMKHANA, 08:30am, Newman Gymkhana & Polocross off North West Highway

22 July Chrissy in July Mainstreet markets by Red Desert Events, nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

18-21 August Fortescue Festival Weekend.

8-10 September Shire of East Pilbara, Outback Fusion Festive.

Disclaimer of Liability: Newman Mainstreet Project T/A Red Desert Events undertakes to ensure that accurate information is disseminated 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, Red Desert Events makes
no warranty, guarantee or promise expressed or implied concerning the content or accuracy of the information provided by this service. Red Desert Events accepts no
liability for any loss or damage a person or organisation may suffer because that person or organisation 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 Red Desert Events Coordinator or Committee.
 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 5-7 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
19:00 Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
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
17:30 Newman Girl Guides 7-18 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
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 Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
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, Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991

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 Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
18:30 Newman Running/Walking Club, Fitness Station on Fortescue Ave, opposite Ethel Creek Street turnoff.
19:00 Corporate bowls new players welcome, Newman Club, Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
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
18:30 Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
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 Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541

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, 0419 192 691 or 0418 860 36
Bike Week
by Danielle Airton
On Sunday 19 March 2017 80 keen
bike riders descended on the Visitors
Centre carpark bright and early ready to
participate in the Newman Community
Bike Ride & Breakfast.This fantastic event
was organized by the Shire of East Pilbara
to support Bike Week, which is Western
Australias annual celebration of people
riding bikes.
From families to groups of friends,
professionals to novices the event catered
for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing
way to celebrate cycling and bike culture
in Newman. The East Pilbara BMX club
provided their valuable time and expertise
prior to the big event by offering free bike
and safety checks for everyone.
With the safety checks complete, helmets
on and a quick briefing everyone was ready
to start peddling. The 7km course kicked
off by winding its way around Radio Hill,
then down around Capricorn Oval and onto
the final leg along Fortescue Avenue. The
course was designed for all skills types and
ages and made use of all the purpose built
bike paths along the way, making it safe
and fun for everyone.
McGowan-Malins Family; Jo, Allie and Beni
with Friend
East Pilbara BMX Club Volunteers assisting with
the bike safety.
hopefully inspired to live a more active and
connected lifestyle for health and wellbeing
as well as finding other opportunities to ride
their bikes around our great community.
The event was sponsored by Bike Week
2017, West Cycle, Department of Transport
and BHP Billiton. A huge thank-you to
the East Pilbara BMX Club, as well as all
volunteers on the day and riders. Numbers
increased by 60 from previous years,
making this community event a success.

As the finish line came into site, the

Shire employee and main event organiser,
Marie Matthews with daughter, Sarah
All photographs courtesy of Shire of East
Pilbara Facebook page
sensational scents of healthy breakky
wraps prepared by the BMX club came
wafting down the road giving the hungry
riders the last boost they needed to get to
the finish line.
With full bellies and a goodie bag packed
with freebies the bikers headed home
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Life Changing
Experience
by Nathan Kemp
In 2010 I was watching a small 5-minute
program on T.V with my wife, Rose. Those
5-minutes changed the our lives and for
the last seven years the we have supported
the Project Vietnam (PVI) Charity.
The biggest factor for us in supporting
this cause, was not only because of
who beneficiaries were and where the
money was going, but because 100% of
the donations received go directly into
the Projects Renovation of Orphanages,
Schools, Kindergarten and Health Care
facilities, plus much more.
Three years ago, we decided to go and
see first hand how the donations were
dispersed, when in 2014 Rose headed to
Vietnam for 2 weeks to help the Medical
team with attending hospital and day time
clinics.
February this year was my turn to head
over to Vietnam and help. Spending over
two week with a team working on a School
in a small Cambodia village called Smuch
Dang, along side the team from Allkids
who are based in the area. For the next
two weeks I worked along side a builder,
electrician, plumber and six labourers, and
with another 20 supervisors looking over
our shoulders to say hello or what is your
name?
Prior to making the journey to Smuch, I had
a two day wait in PHNOM PENH awaiting
the arrival of the rest of our team. This gave
us a chance to deliver 15 wheelchairs to a
local hospital. This is where the trip began
us.
The teams project was to renovate three
old and worn out classrooms in a small
building. The concrete floors had holes the
size of a small car tyre and concrete pillars
that were falling apart and on top of this
the local villagers were drinking water out
of the murky dam nearby. The dedicated
team completed the task in the allotted
time frame and ensured the school would
stand for another 50 years, also giving the
front of the school a bit of a facelift. A solar
power system was installed to help drive
the pump and filtration system to ensure
the children and community has fresh
drinking water.
The hardest part throughout the trip
was speaking to my wife Rose and our
two daughters at home. However, it was
the moments that brought a happy tear
to my eye, such as seeing the children
drinking fresh water from the fountains
for the first time and meeting the children
from the AllKids School and learning their
stories, that made it all worthwhile. This
experience has truly been life changing and
I look forward to joining the team again in
three years.
All volunteers pay for their own flights,
accommodation, and living costs. For more
Information on this charity or how you
could help Project Vietnam Charity, visit:
allkids.org.au
Nathans selfie with some of the Children who
benefited by the project.
Photograph by Nathan Kemp
Worlds Greatest Shave
The Worlds Greatest Shave is a national
event to raise much needed funds for the
Leukaemia Foundation. To date the cause
has raised $11,865,000.00 for research into
Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma blood
cancers, which can develop in anyone, of
any age, at any time.
There are more than 60,000 Australians
living with blood cancer or related
disorders, and every day another 35
people will be diagnosed. It is the third
most common cause of cancer death in
Australia, claiming more lives than breast
cancer or melanoma.
Newman Senior High School student Nic
Malins raised $1,800.00 and together with
fellow students Evan Watson, Wyatt Teakle
and Kunyanee McColl collectively raised
Newman Senior High School Year 9 student,
Nic Malins post shave
Photograph by Jo McGowans
$3,300.00 for this great cause. While the
three boys shaved their heads, Kunyanee
chopped off majority of her gorgeous long
locks.
When asked why he participated in
this cause, Nic said he just wanted to
be involved and raise money for the
Leukaemia Foundation. Wise beyond his
years, Nic spent a lot of time out and about
at community events collecting donations,
as well as posting his fundraising page on
social media.
Banners Fly in Newman
by Shire of East Pilbara
With the deadline approaching for the
submission of designs for the Banners in
the Terrace Competition 2017; the Shire of
East Pilbara decided to acknowledge past
winners in an appropriate way.
Around the town of Newman, banners
from 2013-2016 onwards can now be
seen displayed on banner poles drawing
attention, not only to the victors, but to the
competition itself.
On 14 April, all designs from individuals,
community groups and local schools
will be submitted to the Shire Council for
judging.
The winning design will be transferred to
a supplied banner and sent to Perth with
banners from other regional areas. The
banners will be displayed along St Georges
and Adelaide Terraces in August.
Anyone interested in entering the
design competition should contact the
Shires Coordinator Arts and Cultural
Development: cacd@eastpilbara.wa.gov.
au for a registration number and entry
form.
Georgie McInerneys Banner from 2016 proudly
flying on Newman Drive
Photograph by Shire of East Pilbara
 Newman
Triathlon

Presented by Act-Belong-Commit

Join in a fun community day

Sunday 30 april 2017

Full CoursE shorT CoursE JunIor CoursE
(ages 16+) (ages 11+ ) (recommended ages 7 - 10 years)

swim 600 m swim 200 m swim 100 m

Cycle 21.6 km Cycle 8.1 km Cycle 3.2 km
run 4.8 km run 1.6 km run 1.1 km
Briefing 8:00am Briefing 8:45am Briefing 10:00am
start 8:15am start 9:15am start 10:15am

Entry Earlybird registrations (pay by 7 April) late registrations

Fees Individuals $20, Teams $45 (8-28 April)
Individuals $30
PrIzEs In EACh dIvIsIon: Teams $60
Male Long Course, Female Long Course, Team Long Course
First $300 second $210 Third $120 Register and pay at
Male short Course, Female short Course, Team short Course Newman Aquatic Centre.
First $150 second $90 Third $60 Payment in full must
Male Junior Course, Female Junior Course, Team Junior Course accompany registration.
First $90 second $60 Third $45 All queries: 9175 8062
BMX Come Try Day of equipment needed to race and this day
allows people to try out the track without
by Allie Monks
the need to comply with all of the required
regulations. As they saying goes you can
Saturday 18 March the East Pilbara BMX
Try before you buy.
club held their annual Come and Try day.
It was a huge event, with participants not
Riders can start as young as 2 years old on
being distracted by the 40 degree heat.
a balance bike and continue to ride until
The club currently has 125 registered riders
they can not ride no more, age is no limit
and 40 registered volunteers, with the
as the sport is all inclusive. All riders are Aerial shot of the BMX Track
gates only reopening 18 months ago, the
awarded participation trophies up until the Photograph by Jack Grosse
club is rapidly growing.
year they turn 8 when the start to race for build on their abilities, boosting excellent
points. camaraderie amongst the club.
On the open day more than 30 new riders
came down to have a bit of fun and try out
The track caters for all ability levels and The regular season runs from March until
the sport. This was on top of the regular
includes state level riders. The club also September and includes four north west
riders who also attended. As previously
has an excellent mentoring culture within rounds held at various clubs around the
mentioned in the Newman News, there are
the older group of riders, who are always Pilbara. The club runs six coaching clinics
rules and regulations regarding the type
willing to help others within the club to per season, where specialist coaches are
flown up from around Australia to work
with all registered riders on developing
their skills. Racing is held on Saturday
nights during throughout the school term,
with the track opening at 6pm. Entry is
free and there is a full canteen on site,
which provides funds towards the clubs
overheads.

First race meet for the 2017 season is

Saturday 25 March, so feel free to head
down and check out what your local club
The participants of the Come and Try day is all about.
Photograph by Capture This Photography

Banner
Design
Competition