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NEWMANS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

November 2016, Issue 170

Bloody Slow Cup

In brief and with respect, below is the
motivation for the Bloody Slow Cup, as the
tragic event has been written in previous
editions of Newman News and many other
media.
The tragic loss of four Police Officers
occurred in 2001, when they were returning
from their regions furthest indigenous
community near the Northern Territory
border. When due back in Newman at
around 10 pm, their e.t.a. having been
radioed ahead, the Cessna did not appear.
A search commenced immediately by
police and the local volunteer emergency
services. At 4:30 am the following morning
the crash site was located around 2.6 kms
S.E. of the airport. All four officers had lost
their life.
Senior Constable Donald Richard Everett
4600 - Police Air Wing
Senior Constable Philip Gavin Ruland 7877
- Newman Police Station
First Class Constable David Adrian Dewar
9178 - Newman Police Station
Constable Gavin Ashley Capes 10305 Newman Police station

incident was just the way it was.

The memorial, held annually in Newman, is
based on the Bledisloe Cup.
This year the memorial service was
conducted at the site where the Police
Officers were found. WA Police, scouts,
ambulance and other emergency services

Memorial Service
Photograph by James Curry, Country Captures

Story continued on page 10

Rememberance bench at 4th Tee of the Golf

Course
Photograph by Amber Leigh

Ladies Touch Teams

Photograph by Tina Ewen

Bloody Slow Golf Day, record numbers in attendance.

Photograph provided by Newman Police

Junior New Zealand Netball Squad

Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars

We will remember them.

Paul Foster commented on Facebook in
October this year with reference to the
Police tragedy that, Having done a lot of
emergency exercises as an ambo over the
years, you tend to think that you come in
lights and sirens and get directed to the
injured patients which is, in fact, a fallacy.
My one other real emergency as an ambo
at an airfield was where we could not find
the Police plane until just before dawn. We
searched with all the other folk all night. It
was very distressing for all concerned. That

THANK A

VOLUNTEER

DAY 2016

Monday 5 December 12 midday to 2PM

Boomerang Oval Sports Pavilion
We would like to invite all volunteers, sporting clubs,
community groups and members of the Newman community
to attend our Thank a Volunteer Day 2016 celebrations to be
held at the Boomerang Oval Sports Pavilion.
There will be a short award ceremony, certificate
presentations and a light lunch with refreshments.

Please RSVP with

names and numbers
by Monday 14
November

To RSVP or for more information

contact Grant Watson at
reao@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au
or call on 9175 8000.

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The Shire of East Pilbaras Welcome to

Newman event saw the mine site tour
quickly booked out. Scouts undertaking the
barbeque at the outdoor movie screening
in the evening with the Australian movie
Oddball provided a BBQ for attendees.
A lovely event to welcome those new to
town and for those who have been here
longer to enjoy the activities.

The NW Telegraph reports that the

Newman National Football League has
been granted $4,000 from the Shire after
being carried forward with the Council
from the previous round.

Dialysis Unit for Newman

According to the Australia and New
Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry
(ANZDATA), it appears that Port Hedland
had in 2014 numerous patients requiring
dialysis with one being treated at home.
Travelling to Port Hedland from Newman
and remote communities for ongoing
treatment creates numerous problems not
limited to accommodation, social isolation
and distance from emotional support, care
and education for children in the care of
the patient, travel and other expenses. It
has been announced that with Newmans
new hospital set to open in 2019 we will
now have a four-chair unit for renal dialysis
providing patients and their families with
much needed medical service. This unit
was not in the original hospital plans, so
is much welcomed. According to ANZDATA
primary renal diseases include diabetes
(Type II insulin requiring being the highest
type) and glomerulonephritis.

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Annual Verge Side Collection

All household bulk rubbish, white goods, and
green waste collection will be conducted by
the Council the week commencing Monday
7 November. Rubbish is to be sorted into
piles on the verge according to type and
is not to obstruct the view of motorists,
footpaths, sprinklers, power poles and
the like. There are restrictions as to what
can be collected and to what size it should
be so that it is capable of being picked
up. Late items and car bodies will not be
collected. The rubbish tip will be operating
as usual and these things can be disposed
of appropriately. There are full instructions
available at the Shire office.

Scouts
The Newman Cub Pack did their bit for the
Bloody Slow Cup weekend by cleaning up
the memorial site in preparation for the
service. The site is passed the airport.

RV Honour
The Campervan and Motorhome Club of
Australia (CMCA) awarded Newman the
RV Friendly Town Status, the first town in
the NW to do so. This is attributed to the
Shire of East Pilbaras low cost overnight
parking for self-contained vehicles and
access to potable water and a dump point
for RVs (recreation vehicles). Allen Cooper,
CEO of the Shire, said The Shire has always
strived to ensure that we keep RV fees low
which keeps our visitors coming back time
and again to Newman. We are very pleased
that a national organisation like the CMCA
has recognised our commitment to low RV
fees and honoured us with this status.

Buy Local
With Christmas and the holiday season
coming up there will, no doubt, be plenty
of shopping for gifts, table settings, home,
decorations and the like, including those
purchasing to compete in the various
categories of Christmas Lights competition.
Before jumping online, consider shopping
local even if it means buying something
slightly different than your first thoughts.

Turtles in SoEP

Snakes Biting Your Pets

Quoted from a Facebook post by the Shire of

East Pilbara

By Dr Lucy van der Weide, BScBVMS Newman

Veterinary Hospital

It is that time of year again and,

unfortunately, snakes are on the move. It
is estimated that more than 6000 animals
are bitten by snakes in Australia each year.
A snake bite can be deadly for our pets
and usually requires urgent veterinary
treatment with anti-venom. All venomous
snakes have neurotoxins which result in
ascending paresis and paralysis which
ultimately, if left untreated, will stop your
pet from breathing.

that the vets and nurses can start setting up

to deal with your pets emergency. In the
cities, not all practices stock anti-venom
and phoning first can prevent delays in
seeking the appropriate treatment.

There are many different clinical signs

associated with snake bites. Common signs
of a snake bite include collapse, weakness,
shaking or muscle twitching, salivating,
vomiting, dilated pupils, difficulties
breathing, discoloured urine and paralysis.
If you find your pet playing with a snake,
often some simple blood tests can help
us determine whether your pet has been
bitten.

In Newman we most commonly see Whip

Snakes, King Browns (Black snakes or
Mulgas) and Gwadars (brown snakes).
Whip snakes do not require anti-venom
but the patient may require supportive
treatment, for example, intravenous fluids
to help with mild shock and or injections to
treat a bite to the reaction. Anti-venom can
be very expensive. Pet insurance will cover
up-to 80% of the costs of treatment and
is definitely recommended in rural areas
where snakes are known to be a problem.

If you suspect your pet may have been

bitten by a snake, keep your pet calm and
quiet and contact your vet hospital as soon
as possible. Even if the vet hospital is open,
it can still be a great idea to contact them
to let them know you are coming down so

If the snake is dead or caught already bring

it in for identification. This allows us to
select the correct anti-venom. However, do
not attempt to catch or kill the snake. Your
safety is paramount.

Turtles have been sighted by our Rangers

nesting at Cape Keraudren. This is an
amazing step forward in conservation and
we would ask that any public witnessing
this wonderful event observe a number of
protocols:
Marine turtles are special animals however
their population is under constant pressure
due to human activities. Nesting turtles
and their hatchlings are vulnerable
to disturbance on nesting beaches. In
particular, bright lights on the beach can
disturb female nesting and disorientate
hatchlings, preventing them from finding
their way to water. Please help minimise
disturbance and maximise survival by giving
them the space they need, not using bright
lighting when observing this spectacle and
keeping our waterways free of pollutants in
each and every instance.
If you observe any person interfering
with the natural process of nesting turtles
please contact our Cape Keraudren Ranger
on 0419 968 123.

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First Quoll Captured

in Karlamilyi National
Park in 50 years
By Zan King, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ)

Martu rangers and scientists from the

WA Department of Parks and Wildlife
are excited to have discovered a wiminyji
(northern quoll, Dasyurus hallucatus) in
Karlamilyi National Park in September.

The park was once home to wiminyji

however they have not been since in the
area for over 50 years. Gareth Catt, KJs fire
management officer said, The elders recall
seeing wiminyji throughout the Karlamilyi
region when they were living a traditional
life in the area which was as recent as the
early 1960s

habitation, surrounded by desert. Theres

no continuous rocky habitat between this
population and any other, Dunlop said.
Martu rangers and Parks and Wildlife
staff will continue working in the area
and will re-survey some of the sites to
see if there are more quolls in the area.
Together they will begin to work on a
management plan to protect these animals.

Parks and Wildlife research scientist, Dr

Judy Dunlop assisted in the quoll survey
and believes the presence of the quoll is an
unusual one.
Quoll distribution prior to 2012 went as
far east as Nullagine in the Pilbara, but this
capture extends their known range by 200
kilometres. The area it was discovered in is
essentially a rocky area suitable for quoll

Punmu rangers are working together with Parks and Wildlife to look after the quoll in Karlamilyi
National Park
Photograph provided by Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 2016

1 November

Carers Morning Tea, a free and inclusive event for carers of people with a
disability, mental health issues, chronic conditions, terminal illnesses, drug
and alcohol issues, or those who are caring for the frail aged, 10:00-11:00
at Newman Playgroup Moondorrow Street, for more information please
contact Maria on 9175 0015

3 November

Social Media Workshop hosted by Newman Chamber of Commerce

and Industry (NCCI), Level 1 from 12:00 noon ($31.50 members, $42
non-members) with Level 1 & 2 from 18:15 ($52.50 members, $63
non-members), Newman House on Iron Ore Parade, tickets from
newmansocialmediamarketingworkshop.eventbrite.com

7 November

Commencement of verge side collection have your rubbish out for collection before this date.

8 November
Newman Mainstreet Projects AGM, 19:00 at The Beach Indoor Play Centre, enquiries welcome
newmanmainst@westnet.com.au
10 November

Protective Behaviours Workshop to help protect children, 08:30-11:00 at the Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2
Mackay Street, no children to please attend these sessions, crche is available but please book your children in by
contacting 9175 1516 of neighbourhood@benet.net.au

10 November

Club Development Night an invitation from the Shire of East Pilbara to volunteers of sporting and community groups
to learn more about community assistance grants, Club Spot, and Kidsport (funding to help eligible children join in
your club). Meet Brendan Cullinan who is the Department of Sport and Recreations Pilbara Regional Manager. 18:3020:00 at Boomerang Oval, drinks and nibbles provided, to register for your free place please call 9177 8075 or
mrs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

11 November

Remembrance Day at 11:00 commemorative service and laying of wreath at the RSL Memorial (Shire gardens, corner
of Newman and Kalgan Drive)

12 November

Hillview Speedway, thanks to sponsors CSS, Holcim and T&K Crawshaw Earthmoving for making the burnout pad
bigger for better skids and to Dirty Grotts Cleaning for first place winners prize, gates open at 18:00 pm with racing
starting at 19:00 pm, for further information please contact Brooke Peacock, Secretary, brooke@captainjack.com.au

14 November

RSVP closure date for attendance at the International Volunteer Days celebration by the Shire of East Pilbara,
12:00-14:00 at the Boomerang Oval Sports Pavilion, Grant Watson on 9175 8000 or reao@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

25-27 November Pilbara Swimming Championships, a prelude to the State Swimming Championships, Newman Aquatic Centre
27 November

Newman Turf Clubs AGM, 13:00, venue to be confirmed, for more information please contact Nigel Weston
0418 938 941

COMING SOON
3 December

Mainstreet Christmas Markets 4-7pm @ East Pilbara Art Centre. To book a stall email:
nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

3 December

Movie at the pool Family swim session with free pool entry and play with inflatables from 17:30, free BBQ from
18:30, Finding Dory movie from 19:00 at the Newman Aquatic Centre

4 December

Combined Church Carols and the Lighting of the Christmas Tree

5 December

International Volunteer Day. The Shire of East Pilbara will be holding a free community lunch to thank local volunteers,
12:00-14:00 at Boomerang Oval Sports Pavilion. Please RSVP with names and numbers by 14 November. Grant Watson
on 9175 8000 or reao@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

12 December

Registrations close for the Shires Christmas Lights competition, registration forms are on the Shires website or
available from their offices.

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Monday

WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES

08:30
08:30
09:00
09:30
17:30
19:00
19:30

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out session with crche until 11:30am, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516
Newman Playgroup until 11:00 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
Newman Girl Guides 5-7 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
Anglican Church bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116

Tuesday
08:30

08:30

09:30

10:00

17:30

19:00

19:30


19:30

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
Newman Playgroup until 12 noon for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
Newman Girl Guides 7-18 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, newmangirlguides@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541
Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive off Kurra Street, jw.org
Christian Minister John Wolak on 0412 991 551
Newman Lions Club, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Lions Park on Corwa Drive, Jessica Mclean-Middleton on 0415 699 991

Wednesday

08:30
08:30
09:00
09:30
14:30
17:00
18:30
18:30
19:00
19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Playgroup until 11:00 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teens Adopt a Nation until 18:00, Welsh Drive Youth Centre
Newman Scouts 10-14 y.o., Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Corporate bowls new players welcome, Newman Club, Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364
Womens Darts, Newman Club

Thursday

08:20
08:30
08:30
09:30
09:30
15:30
16:30
18:00
19:00
19:30

Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, Boogie Roos also available from 9:30 am
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Newman Library open until 19:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
Gumnuts story and nursery rhyme time 0-2 y.o., parent facilitated, free, Newman Library
Kids basketball drills and skills, 8-16 y.o., must pre-register, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Newman Joey Scouts until 17:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Newman Cub Scouts until 19:30, Newman Youth Centre, 0417 178 624, gl.newman@scoutswa.com.au
Mens Darts, Newman Club
Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday

08:30
09:30
09:30
10:00
18:30
19:00

19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Newman Library open until 17:00, Kalgan Drive,9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
Newman Playgroup until 11:30 for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
Story time and craft for 2-5 y.o. during school terms, parents to supervise, free, Newman Library
Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Jiu Jitsu, Newman Club, for other times and age groups contact Adam 0408 097 792, Dionne 0409 116 541

09:00
10:00
18:30

19:00

Newman Library open until 12:00, Kalgan Drive, 9177 9600, newman.library@pilbara.wa.edu.au
Newman Playgroup until 12 noon for 0-4 y.o., Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com or 0407 450 491
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
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

08:30


09:00


09:30

09:30

10:00


13:00

13:30


16:00

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
Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school
Newman Community Baptist Church Worship, Praise and Kids Church, Welsh Drive
Newman Community Baptist Churchs Teen Church, Welsh Drive
Study the Bible with Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Les Tutt Drive off Kurra Street, jw.org,
Christian Minister John Wolak on 0412 991 551
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 4pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Freestyle craft, art, sewing, quilting etc. session until 16:30, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au
Sunday Scroungers bowls new players welcome, $5 per player, bowls provided, Newman Club,
Nick 0419 192 691, Adelle 0418 860 364

Saturday



Sunday

More Than Just Books

As the State government struggled to
reduce costs, 232 public libraries were on
the chopping block. Luckily, the Shire of
East Pilbara stepped in back in June 2016
to maintain a valuable resource for the
community.
The Shire spent almost $107,000 on IT
hardware, software and communications
to bring the library to a modern and more
user friendly resource centre. Free WiFi
is available along with document copying
available at minimal cost.
The Shire says that, There are numerous
computer nooks and quiet reading
spaces in comfortable surroundings.
An adjacent kids space is colourful and
bright with plenty of bean bag seating to
lounge about while reading. Structured
programs for infants and toddlers are now
a regular weekly event. Coderdojo is being
conducted weekly. Coderdojo is a FREE
and INCLUSIVE session and those youth
who participate will have the opportunity
to develop essential coding and digital
literacy skills which will develop their
creative technology skills for their future
pathways. Childrens Week celebrations
were conducted at the Library and a Lego
Club has been launched.

School Holidays
By Maria Cournane

State had previously been cutting down.

Open hours have more than doubled
to enable use after school and on the
weekend.
The library will soon provide an adjacent
craft room through the Shires Arts and
Culture program.
Expressions of interest for its use may
be emailed to Pip Parsonson, Manager
Community Wellbeing at
mcw@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au or call the
Shire on 9175 8000.
You are invited to visit the library with its
new look. They promise more than just
books. The library team can be contacted
on 9177 9600.

The EPIC October Newman school holiday

program was another great success.
The sessions attracted 120 participants
across six activities. With the help of local
community groups, EPIC offered a range of
sessions with the aim to engage the whole
community in fun and inclusive activities.
There were awesome volunteers who
assisted with the running of this program
and a lot of parental help on the day. This
says so much about our community it
really was great to see everyone getting
involved to make this another great school
holiday program. It is always enjoyable to
be surrounded by so many happy faces
and the feedback from everyone has been
fantastic.
Thank you to all those involved.

Staff levels have increased to five as the

Mosaic fun at the school holiday program

Photograph provided by EPIC

Senior Library Officer Glenys Price, Jaydon Amphlett, Tania Fitzgerald, Jodie Wood and Paulene
Whakaruru
Photograph provided by Shire of East Pilbara

Learning snakes safety with Registered handler

Leigh Willis and Chase the stimpson python
Photograph provided by EPIC

Newman Junior Rugby

By Jas Jerry and Georgie McInerney

The children of Newman got to tie up

the laces of their rugby boots and defend
the Len Snee Cup at the Bloody Slow Cup
event on the 22 October. Every year for just
five weeks, a faithful group of community
members bring together a team of junior
players which with no junior RFU club here
in Newman, is inspiring in itself and that
they have won the last two years against
the mighty Perth Bayswater team is a
proud achievement.
It was still a bit chilly at the end of
September when they first began to train
and many were a bit unsure with the
school holidays, families leaving town and
many of last years team too old to play,
and just how many players that they were
going to have.
At their first training to the last there was
a surprisingly good turnout around 19
players, ages ranging from 8-12 years,
showing great spirit and determination.
These young Newmanites have continued
to come to training each week, developing
skills and gusto each session.
In the team there were many players who
were playing rugby for the first time. Jas
Jerry, the teams head coach commented
that he must say they have picked the
game up really quick, theres a few rough
diamonds amongst the group but with
positive attitudes and willingness to learn it
has made it a lot easier to coach.
Jas laughed as he said As many of them
have an AFL or soccer background, its been
interesting to coach them to backwards
and not handball it!

to rugby in Newman. A final big thank you

to the Kiwi Senior Rugby team and the
Western Force players who have helped to
develop the junior players rugby skills and
inspired them to love rugby even more.

Great Cycle Challenge

Luke Bourke, a 9 year old Newman resident,
has been busy cycling around town
including mountain biking and BMX raising
funds as part of the Great Cycle Challenge.
This challenge has been running nation
wide in October for three years aiming
to raise funds for the Childrens Medical
Research Institute (CMRI). CMRI aims to
help battle cancer research as cancer is
the largest single killer of children from
disease in Australia. Over 600 children
are diagnosed with cancer every year and
sadly, three die every week.
Luke wanted to undertake the challenge
to help find a cure so that children with
cancer can lead a normal life.
His mother, Denise Boreham, was touched
by the response of community members
who have sponsored Luke. On one day of
October, donations were doubled and he
received quite a few sponsors. Denise said,
The look on his face when I showed him
was priceless. It has been so rewarding
to see Luke learn so much from this
experience.
This year, over 10,000 cyclists were
registered including long term resident of
Newman, Danielle Cochrane, whose ride
has been undertaken in various towns as
her family travels around Australia.

Cyclists set themselves a target between 10

km and 1,000 km for the month. An app. is
available for them to log their kilometres to
track progress.
Kate Dallow undertook a daunting 200 km
ride in two days from Perth to Mandurah as
part of the MACA Ride to Conquer Cancer
that benefits the Harry Perkins Institute of
Medical Research.
Between 15-16 October, Kate cycled
with the motivation that her fundraising
supported the institutes mission to
improve the health of Western Australians
through cutting edge research that
translates into new ways to prevent and
treat disease. They link their research to
teaching hospitals in order to fast track
the development of new treatments and
new ways to diagnose cancer and other
diseases, including tests that enable
doctors to select the best approach for
each patient.
According to the Australian Bureau of
Statistics just under one third of deaths
in 2015 were attributed to cancer (forms
of cancer counted collectively). Prostate,
colon and breast cancer have the highest
incidence rates, while lung, blood and
lymph cancers have the highest mortality
rates. Cancer is closely followed by heart
disease and dementia as the leading causes
of death.
Prolonging a healthy life for members of
our families and community with cancer
is a most admirable cause supported by
Luke Bourke, Danielle Cochrane and Kate
Dallow.

While our Newman team acquitted

themselves with aplomb this year,
congratulations go to Bayswater who won
this year.
As well as having a fantastic coach in Jas, the
team has had great sponsors this year; they
have had their full playing gear supplied by
the Newman Police, which all players get to
keep after the game. They also had a meet
and greet with Perth Bayswater at the
pools the night before the match. The BBQ
food was kindly donated by Woolworths
Newman. They really appreciated how
much the community has supported their
junior rugby team.
Jas also continued to say Thank you also to
all the parents who have also committed to
bringing the children down to training and
for their support over the past five weeks

Danielle Cochrane and Family preparing for her cycling challenge

Photograph by Danielle Cochrane

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volunteers, along with many others
attended. The scouts had previously
undertaken a clean-up of the area in
advance of the service.
To celebrate the things that help make
Newman a great community, many sporting
events were held including, of course,
rugby, along with golf, lawn bowls, netball,
cricket and touch. Funds were raised to
help support WA Police Legacy.
Support of the WA Police Legacy, a joint
initiative of the Western Australian Police
Union of Workers and the WA Police, was
was established in 1992, aims to assist
with the welfare of Police Officers families
to ensure they are not in want of assistance
and support when they lose a loved one.
The penultimate event of the weekend,
rugby between the Aussies and the Kiwis
resulted in a win to the Aussies.
The Ladies Touch Football game resulted
in a 7 all draw.
Celebrities and the Police piped band
visited the three schools in Newman.

Bradley Hogg returned to Newman this

year and promoted his book with an
appearance in the shopping centre.
Long term supporters and participants
of the Bloody Slow Cup weekend include
Derek and Tara Rangi who have dedicated
a decade as of this year. Derek has been
playing rugby and was Captain this year.
Tara has been playing both netball and
touch football. They believe that sports
help bring this town together. Derek said
that it is the best time of the year and that
he loves his rugby and it is the only time
he gets to play. It brings his friends and
brothers in for a great cause.
Brett Penno commented on the I Support
the Newman Bloody Slow Cup & WA Police
Legacy Facebook group that he would
like to publicly thank WA Police Legacy,
Newman Police Station staff, Bloody
Slow Cup Committee, Volunteers, event
organisers and Sponsors for created yet
another brilliant weekend for the families,
friends, colleagues and community of our
fallen heroes.

Newman Volunteer Fire Brigade

Photograph by James Curry, Country Captures

Alan and Tina Ewen with Derek and Tara Rangi.

Photograph by Tina Ewen

This year was amazing and a memorable

weekend.

Miss Legacy
By Nicole Willis

Police Legacy raise funds to assist the

widows and children of police officers lost
in the line of service, these funds are raised
from events such as our annual Bloody Slow
cup. However, another platform for raising
money is that of Miss Legacy, whereby
entrants are nominated by their place of
work or local Police with the task of raising
funds and awareness of the cause.
This year saw three nominees; Kelly
Boardman of Cellarbrations, Jodi Andreas
of Newman Hotel and Sarah Belguenani
of Capricorn Bar & Grill. Combined these
ladies raised $14,000 for Police Legacy
through running car washes, cooking
barbecues, selling protein balls, numerous
raffles and Party sessions at the local
pubs and clubs to raise the much needed
funds. Even the Fremantle Dockers got
in on this great cause by donating money
raised by auctioning a foosball table on
eBay. There is so much support for our
local Bloody Slow weekend!
Although the three ladies were in the race
for the title of Miss Police Legacy, it was
obvious from the start that a strong bond
formed between them all, as they pushed
each other through to the finish line and

with the current economic climate it was a

mammoth effort to raise the $14,000 and
for that they are all true winners in the eyes
of the community. There can be only one
winner and this year that honour went to
Miss Kelly Boardman! A formal celebration
will be held in December, where Kelly will
be officially crowned.
Well done ladies you have done Newman
and Police Legacy very proud.

Photograph by Kelly Boardman

Miss Legacy Entrants; Jodi, Kelly and Sarah

Photograph by Kelly Boardman

Miss Legacy 2016; Kelly Boardman

Photograph by Kelly Boardman