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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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Monthly Edition May 2014 Issue 153
overall fundraiser, raising $14,000. Raewyn also commented with a laugh that she was the oldest participant in the Quest and was very proud to win the Title. In next month's issue of Newman News we will have information on how you can be part of the Mrs Australia Quest and also let you know more about what Raewyn did to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and what her obligations are as the current title holder.
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Newman News, your independent local community newspaper, would be delighted to hear from you. Please send us your stories, photos, events, birth notices and the like. Published monthly. You can submit your articles via Newman Mainstreet Projects email: newmanmainst@westnet.com.au
To encourage community involvement and donations to charities by its staff, BHP Billiton is offering to match donations 2:1 rather than 1:1. For example, if an employee wishes to donate $1,000 to Red Cross, BHPB will match that with a $2,000 donation. Additionally, volunteer hours undertaken by an employee BHPB will donate $20 per hour to that organisation as opposed to the previous $10. The essential need for volunteers has recently been highlighted with many organisations struggling to form an adequate committee that may threaten closure and discontinuation of many service organisations. The accumulation of these amounts can greatly benefit organisations. Employees are strongly encouraged to submit their claims.
This time, researchers are reminding us to be vigilant of mosquito carrying viruses especially dengue fever which is on the rise. Other Pathogens include Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. To avoid being bitten, use repellent, wear loose covered clothing and avoid stagnant water sources. Snake catcher contact details: Klete Pretty - 0419 047 539 Derek McArtney - 0499 778 116 Davida Russell - 0437 178 706 Leigh Willis - 0408 221 583
Centrals Winner
Centrals Football Club would like to announce the winner of their Last Man Standing competition drawn on 5 April 2014 at Centrals Football Club was Joel Yates. Congratulations to Joel!
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week will be held between 6-13 July this year. The emergence of Aboriginal groups which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians in the 1920s saw the origin of NAIDOC. Newman Mainstreet Project will be coordinating this years activities. If you or your organisation wish to become involved, please email Nic Willis on newmanmainst@westnet.com.au or call 9177 8290.
A dog agility park developer and landscaper has been appointed. Hopefully, construction will be completed by the end of this year. In recent editions of Newman News, we have written about the dangers of snakes, March flies, virus carrying mosquitoes and all sorts of other nasties.
Mentor Me
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Pilbara Joblink is a not-for-profit organisation offering free services aimed at improving employment outcomes. This incudes one-on-one counselling and vocational guidance. They have introduced the Mentor Me program for Apprentices and Trainees and works with businesses to help encourage employees to stay on track. Local mentors can help businesses develop stronger relationship within their workplace and encourage staff retention through a mentoring culture. For further information, contact their Newman office on admin2@pilbarajoblink.com.au or phone 9175 0015.
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The Newman Aquatic Centre has had several incidents of children being unattended at the pool. All year around, pool safety is essential. While there are life guides at the pool, they can not be everywhere and parents are ultimately responsible. Stay within arms reach of your children and remain alert. If you know of families who let their children go to the pool unattended consider approaching them with some advice or offer to take their children with you.
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By Jacinta Ronchi, Newman Camp Draft and Rodeo Association (NCDARA) WINNERS All Round Cowboy: Laurence Oversby: Bindoon All Round Cowgirl: Melissa Maxwell: Darling Downs All Round Junior Cowboy: Trey Gallagher: Muchea All Round Junior Cowgirl: Janine Mongoo: Meekatharra U8 Junior Barrels; Brianna Maxwell: Darling Downs U14 Junior Barrels: Trey Gallagher: Muchea U18 Junior Barrels: Janine Mongoo: Meekatharra U18 Junior Breakaway: Trey Gallagher: Muchea U11 Steer Ride: No Time U14 Steer Ride: Jack Collins: Muchea U18 Steer Ride: Everett Coumbe: Meekatharra Novice Bull Ride: Brendan Van Zyl: Perth Saddle Bronc: Rhys Morrissey: Benger Steer Wrestle: Laurence Oversby: Bindoon Rope & Tie: Mick Collins: Muchea Bareback: Wade McCarth: Gingin Open Bull Ride: Damon Metcalf: Perth Ladies Barrels: Melissa Maxwell: Darling Downs Steer Undecorating: Bronwyn Hill: Herne Hill Ladies Breakaway Roping: Melissa Maxwell Team Roping: Don Rogers (Header) Zack Kealy (Heeler) Jurien Bay
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-
based soils and rocks. During rain, the oil is released into the air along with another compound ... which is emitted by wet soil, producing the distinctive scent; ozone may also be present if there is lightning. In a follow-up paper, Bear and Thomas (1965) showed that the oil retards seed germination and early plant growth. This would indicate that the plants exude the oil in order to safeguard the seeds from germination under duress.
The lovely, Nikki Seed in her new shop Dolly met Frank with women's clothing and accessories offering a shopping delight for the ladies of Newman. Photographs by Danielle Cochrane
The winning table at the Lions Club Quiz Night who generously donated their winnings to The Royal Flying Doctor Service Photograph by Danielle Cochrane
By Danielle Cochrane The annual Newman Lions Club Quiz Night was held on Saturday 22 March at The Newman Club. After settling in to tables, the seven competitive teams on the night were ready for the onslaught of questions. There were 10 rounds of 10 questions competently read out by the quiz mistress for the night, Danielle Cochrane. The rounds covered topics like New Zealand, history, music, Australia and of course the obligatory local Newman round of questions. Between some of the rounds we had Who am I? questions which stumped the patrons and some were only solved after the final clue was read out. A few games were also played including heads and tails and coin toss. Around $2,000 raised on the evening went to support The Royal Flying Doctor Service. The winning table for the night even donated back their winnings for the cause.
Thanks to the sponsors for the fantastic prizes. Newman Club Seasons Hotel Middos Wheelie Tub Newman Hotel Motel Workpac Industrial Visitors Centre Nic Willis Party Lite Renae Smith - Arbonne Boulevard Pharmacy Tredways Woolworths Bank West Retravision Cellarbrations Newman Home Hardware Newman Post Office Fortescue Pool Services
By Nicole Willis The Beach was transformed on Saturday 29 March by a wide array of Party Plan stalls. The purpose of the night was to showcase what is available in town as far as home Party Plan businesses, as there are always people asking on Facebook for information about who sells this and that. The night was targeted at the women, to give them an opportunity to browse or shop without the distraction of partners or children whinging about wanting to go home and by all accounts it was a success with approximately 75 women attending. With such a great turnout Newman Mainstreet Projects market committee are considering making this a biannual event. With over twelve stalls set up, there was a range of businesses from Thermomix to clothing, jewellery, scrapbooking, Tupperware, make-up and something to set the ambience. The Party Planners not only made sales on the night but said that demonstrations were also booked that may not have been if they had not attended the night. Events like this would not be made possible without the dedication from Mainstreets market committee headed by Renae Smith. Thank-you Renae and all the other volunteers who contributed on the night and, of course, to the wonderful ladies who help inform people of such events by undertaking letterbox distribution.
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COMING SOON
1 June 2-3 June 25 June 27 June 15 August 17 August Trash and Treasure, 8:00 am 1:00 pm, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, book your table $10, ajhj-wood@bigpond.com Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, 9175 1105, newmansja@westnet.com Anthony Grzelka: Ghost Whisperer, Newman Recreation Centre, (please refer to advertisement on the back cover of this edition) Tickets available 9791 8529, www.whispersfrombeyond.com.au Shire of East Pilbara Council Meeting, Nullagine, 10:00 am Annual Newman Lions Club Fortescue Ball, newmanlions@yahoo.com.auor Anthony Middleton 0405 666 482 Annual Newman Lions Club Fortescue FestivalCapricorn Oval, newmanlions@yahoo.com.auor Anthony Middleton 0405 666 482 Newman Cup, East Pilbara Race Club,9140 1198 or 0418 938 941
Please contact Newman Mainstreet Project to have your community event added to this calendar. Phone/Fax 9177 8290 or via newmanmainst@westnet.com.au
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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!
Road Toll
Chocolate indulgence Photograph by Anita Goodwin a per capita basis, we are still significantly above the national average. Some of this States reduction has been attributed to the Liberal-National Governments decision to utilise 100% of speed and red light camera revenue to the Road Trauma Trust Account, which has enabled enforcement of road safety, regional road improvements and mobilisation to improve. While a recent Perth Now article claimed that the Great Northern Highway near Newman as WAs worst road for crashes resulting in death, the 2013 statistics released by the Office of Road Safety show the Pilbara as having the lowest fatalities out of the regional areas of Western Australia, in fact and per capita, being five in that year. Still five too many! While driver inattention, speed, fatigue and alcohol are common causes of accidents the obvious precautions are not being adhered to. In regional WA in 2013, 29% of the motor vehicle occupants who died were recorded as not wearing a seat belt or appropriate child restraint. Around 12% of the States motorcyclist fatalities and one third of bicycle riders were recorded as not wearing helmets at the time of the accident. Stay safe all year around.
By Sonya Matheson Over Easter, as during all holiday seasons, we are reminded to undertake safe driving to prevent the horrible tragedies that happen all too frequently. While over the last 15 years, people dying on our States roads has been decreasing on
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Newman emergency services extinguishing a fire at the motocross track on 14 March 2014 Photograph by Danielle Cochrane
The photos included here of the triathlon, and fabulous photos frequently shown in Newman News are by Kevin Mitchell. Should you wish to replicate any of these photos, please contact Kevin directly for permission or, indeed, to book him for your events. kevinandlisam@bigpond.com Below is another photography. example of his
Triathletes Impress
By Sonya Matheson Photographs by Kevin Mitchell Early morning on a warm day saw about 143 competitors ranging from 6 to 61 years of age racing in the triathlon over three course lengths. Teams and individuals undertook swim, cycle and run distances in the Newman Triathlon on Sunday 6 April. Andrew Price, Coordinator Aquatic Services for the Shire of East Pilbara, would like to extend a huge thank you to all volunteers especially Denise Boreham. The timing equipment contractors (Blue Chip Timing) would not have happened without her [as well as the] Newman Police, BHP and Filipino Community members, plus sponsors: Shire of East Pilbara, Retravision, Woolworths, Stingers surf shop, St John Ambulance, Shire Rangers, BHP for water, bags and eskys, Newman Primary School for running the BBQ and the Newman Community for supporting the event especially the huge field of junior competitors this year. The Blue Chip Timing straps were used to record swim, cycle and run times and are activated by crossing timing mats at the finish of each stage to assist with accurate time keeping.
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