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Light the Night

By Sonya Matheson

The community got together in November

to support the Leukaemia Foundations
Light the Night where lanterns were used
to support those with Leukaemia (blue
lanterns), to honour a loved one (yellow
lanterns), and to acknowledge those still
fighting their battle (white lanterns).
This was the first time the event was held
in Newman. It is anticipated that next
year will be bigger and better generating
donations for the Leukaemia Foundation.
More than 40,000 people are said to have
joined the event across Australia.
The Leukaemia Foundations website
reports that 34 people are diagnosed daily
in Australia with leukaemia, lymphoma,
myeloma or a related blood disorder.

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December 2015 Edition Issue 160

The foundation provides information,

emotional support, education and support
programmes, accommodation, transport,
practical assistance, blood buddies support
programme, information on legal rights
including superannuation and insurance,
and funding for research.
Thanks go to the Newman Lions Club, the
Shire of East Pilbara, Newman Mainstreet
Project, Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
photography, DJ Viv (Vivek Lohakare) and
guest speakers Lynne Craigie and Erik
Ogenstam.
The Newman Lions Club also provided
entertainment with a bouncy castle and
treats including fairy floss.
So far $2,000 has been donated to the
Leukaemia Foundation: $1,000 from the
Newman Lions Club and donations on the
evening.

Above: Some of the supporters of Light the Night

Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
Right from Top: DJ Viv
Matias and Kate walking in honour of Kates late father, Brett
The Mitchell Ladies
Erik Ogenstam (white lantern), Abbey Nadder (Eriks partner), and Christopher Nadder
Anthony and Jess Middleton; organisers from the Newman Lions Club
All photographs by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars

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BHPs family Christmas party has been

an anticipated event for many years. This
year a spokesperson said that In light of
the tragic incident at Samarco in Brazil,
all end of year functions, have been
cancelled. BHP Billiton Iron Ore appreciates
families, as well as many others, will be
disappointed. However, the decision, which
was not made lightly, is a sign of respect for
Samarco employees and local communities
and the suffering they are enduring. The
unwavering focus is to respond to the
incident as best as we can while ensuring
operations continues to run safely.
Further to our article last month on
Newmans coordinator of aquatic services,
Andrew Price, and his undertaking of
The Great Cycle Challenge; through his
volunteerism, he has now also been
acknowledged by being awarded Life
Member status with the St John Ambulance
Newman for his contributions.

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this year by a group of dedicated volunteers
offering a toy swap service. This great
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toys at any one time for up to two weeks.
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appointment in extenuating circumstances.
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The Pilbara Development Commission has

unsurprisingly reported Pilbara rental
prices continue in a downward trend in
case you had not noticed. Further, that
Pilbara towns are being transformed into
attractive and affordable places. Also that
Newman has an average advertised rental
price of $424 per week, which is the lowest
since record keeping commenced in 2008.
Karrathas average is $626. PDC recently
released a blueprint, which identified some
opportunities to help normalise property
markets. Visit www.pdc.wa.gov.au for their
full report.
Newman households have previously
made warm December evenings a great
time to walk around and view some of the
spectacular festive lights and decorations.
The Shire of East Pilbara is getting in
the spirit too by running a competition
for people to nominate their favourite
decorated houses and businesses with
winners being announced just before
Christmas. To submit your nomination,
email the Shire with your favourite
home or business with a reason for your
nomination. ccs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au.
Alternatively, visit the Shire office to submit
a form or via their FaceBook page.

Park Upgrades

Recently some of our parks have been

getting an upgrade in preparation for all
the families who will soon be on school
holidays. Wilara Streets park underwent a
$90,000 upgrade with new play equipment
and soft fall surfaces. The Shires CEO, Allen
Cooper, said that we encourage outdoor
recreational activity whenever possible
and feel it is important that our young
people are provided with facilities that
promote healthy lifestyle choices. It is just
very unfortunate that a substantial amount
of money allocated to our parks has to be
spent on repairing or replacing vandalised
infrastructure. Park improvements are
also occurring at Jabbarup Crescent,
Nardoo Loop and Miners Promise. Ethel
Creek Street park has had a disabled toilet
facility added to the popular family park
with mixed reactions from surrounding
households.

Martumili Artists

Martumili Artists, currently located behind

the Shires administration building, prior to
moving into the new East Pilbara Art Centre,
will on the 4 December hold the opening
night for their Christmas sale. Artwork,
gifts and books are available year round.
This annual sale provides an opportunity
to showcase their work. Food and
entertainment will be available between
17:30-22:30 pm. Canvas stretching will also
be available onsite. RSVPs are requested.
cma@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

Left: Visitors to The Martu Farm

Below: Neville Passmore from The Garden Gurus
smoking fish over sawdust
Photographs by Sonya Matheson

Left: Bob Richards plans for two hydroponics

beds with a focus on producing native
seedlings
Photograph extracted from Martu Farm
Greening Australia Nursery Facebook page

The Martu Farm

By John and Angela Wilmot

The
Martu
Christian
Fellowship
Incorporated (MCF) has a long history in
this area and is made up of solely Martu
board and Martu membership. But it has
been a road with many challenges. In
the early 2000s the old caravan site, now
Rivergums, was donated to the Martu
Christian Fellowship. However without
their knowledge the property was sold in
mid 2000s.
Around that time MCF acquired a leased
parcel of land located on Cowra Drive.
However again political issues outside of
the Martu control found this land locked
up and them locked out.
In 2010, we were met with a strong and
united body of Martu people expressing
concern for their property and wanting to
be heard. Eventually the Cowra property
keys were returned to their membership.
In 2014, Red Dirt Blue Sky (RDBS) was
launched to support the empowerment of
Martu of the western desert. One of its first
mandates was to be seconded to support
the local dreams of the Martu Christian
Fellowship. In this role, John and Angela
come under the governance of the Martu
board.

Celebrity Guest at
Martu Farm
By Sonya Matheson

The television show The Garden Gurus

presenter, Neville Passmore, visited
Newmans Martu Farm with his partner
Delia at the invitation of Greening Australia.
With the demonstration of smoking fish
over sawdust, Neville went on to discuss
how smoke can be used to assist in seed
germination, and the importance of carbon
in the soil.
Delia and Neville explored the possibility
of travelling while growing fresh fruit and
vegetables in the caravan and the use
of solar power. Discussions extended to
aquaponics and hydroponics. Aquaponics
is the inclusion of animal waste into the
water-based system. This can be anything
from little gambusi, crustaceans through to
barramundi and many more that Delia is
passionate about.
The Martu Farm, located next to the Lions
animal park on Cowra Drive, used to be

MCF had coined an affectionate name

for the Cowra Drive property The Martu
Farm, a metaphor for life and the need
for transformation and growth being
an organic process. Farms are places of
seasons, taking the toxic waste like manure
and spreading it out and to bring health.
Farms adjust, adapt and accept; breakages
do not define success or failure; learning
and technology must be applied; bringing
about transformation and growth.
One of RDBSs roles has been to transform
Martu dreams into forms and structures
that can be clearly understood and heard in
western terms. This included working with
the Martu along side an Architect, Design
Synergy. Property development plans were
drawn up including revamping the long
lapsed old nursery.
The Martu are well aware of stakeholders
who work well in their remote community
homes. Greening Australia is one such
stakeholder that holds a special place to
Martu with their mutual love for the flora
and land. It made sense to invite them to
facilitate the Martu Farm nursery. And
what an amazing job they are doing!
Barefoot Training is another stakeholder
whose heart and willingness to listen was
also very impressive. They were invited to
offer their trainings at the Martu Farm. In so
doing many amazing things have transpired

home of the Mount Newman Nursery

which was apparently so beautiful that
some chose it as the location for their
wedding. Martu Christian Fellowship has
leased the land for over a decade. The
history with the land is discussed in the
preceeding article.
One intention of the Martu Farm is the
running of training programmes and to
supply plants for use in the greening of
remote Aboriginal communities.
This lead to the involvement of Barefoot
Training WA and the Ashburton Aboriginal
Corporation which offer certified courses
in horticulture, construction, and surface
extraction. These courses have lead to
employment opportunities. Newman
Senior High School students also had
the opportunity to learn about fencing
construction.
The nursery grows fresh fruit and
vegetables, undertakes plant rehabilitation,
collection of native seeds along with several
other projects.

as we watch like minded partners working

together.
In 2015 the Shire approved the plans
for building a Youth and Children's all
purpose building along with youths and
men's community shed. Partners have
been donating steadily. $15,000 was
donated by a church in Melbourne for
reticulation instillation for the hydroponics
unit. Another church donated $10,000
for the electrical work to get the obsolete
electrics for this nursery hydroponics and
aquaponics area up and running.
Kids doing community hours invested far
more than just the motions of their hours;
their heart and willingness to give back.
Kennedy Baptist College in Perth donated
a school bus and recently sent a group of
high school students up learn from the
Martu. Partners are wide and varied but all
focus on the same principle: to first listen
and learn from the Martu, to offer support
not domination, to value, respect and
walk with the Martu. At the centre of all,
to build on the foundation of relationship,
for it is only relationship that will smash
down stereotypes and allow a new future
together to be developed.

The Martu Farms nursery, managed by

Bob Richards with Greening Australia, has
received much support from individuals
and also generous support from companies
that provided funds and expensive
equipment and materials. These include
Lotteries West, McMahons, BHP Billiton
Iron Ore, and Newmans Home Hardware.
The Martu Farm welcomes your green
waste for the production of compost,
some of which has recently been used
on Newman Primary Schools vegetable
garden.
Bob Richards from Greening Australia:
brichards@gawa.org.au
For course and potential employer
opportunities:
simon@barefoottrainingwa.com.au

Computer Gaming
By Sonya Matheson

So many of us play online games including

Clash of Clans, World of Warcraft, Minecraft,
Call of Duty, Hay Day and millions of others.
It can be relaxing or challenging, fun or
even social, but there can be negative
aspects. These are not just issues for
children, teenagers and parents but adults
are just as, if not more so, involved.
Gaming is not all bad, limited amounts
have been shown to possibly increase
spatial awareness, improve multi-tasking
and problem solving.
Seemingly minor changes in behaviour
could be from computer gaming rather than
going out just that once, gaming rather
than talking with your family, skipping a
meal, forgetting to do your homework or
other tasks.
This can quickly escalate to truancy, work
absenteeism, anti-social behaviour, hiding
away from visitors and conversations,
changes to sleep patterns to compete with
gamers in a different time zone or complete
absorption, avoidance in addressing real
social and family issues, lack of exercise,
and other physical problems such as
deteriorated health due to limited outdoor
activity and poor posture.

On a much darker side, gamers may

be opening themselves up to online
predators, sexual, psychological, financial
issues, privacy violation, age-inappropriate
content, and bullying behaviours. These
are massive and very serious issues
in themselves that may be dealt with
separately.
Identifying computer gaming addiction may
be identified by answering the following
questions. Do you:
Play online or offline daily?
Feel anxious when you are not gaming
or think about it when not playing?
Play when you should be doing
something else?
Play instead of interacting with family
or friends?
Often hear family or friends complaining
that you are gaming too much?
If you believe you or someone you know
may be addicted and being impacted
by gaming, you may seek counselling.
Alternatively, there are several Australian
online sites that may be of assistance.
If you identify with some of these
behaviours and believe you can tackle
excessive gaming on your own, challenge
yourself by setting a limit to your gaming
and stick to it or try replacing a period of
gaming by calling a friend or, even better,
visit them in person. Enlist support.

Why Do Some People Not Celebrate Christmas?

By John Wolak

Millions worldwide are getting ready

to enjoy the 2015 Christmas season. If
you take a few moments to research this
subject, you will find that Christmas has
no roots in true Christianity. Many Bible
scholars of various religious denominations
acknowledge this.
Around the world, nearly two billion people
celebrate Christmas each 25 December,
while at least 200 million others celebrate
the birthday of Jesus Christ on 7 January.
However, there are also millions who
choose not to celebrate Christmas at all.
Why?
People worldwide celebrate Christmas for
various reasons; enjoying festive times with
friends and family, thinking about God, or
devote time to helping the less fortunate.
By themselves, these are undoubtedly
worthy deeds.
Many celebrants believe that Christmas is
a birthday celebration for Jesus. However,
historians concur that the date of his
birth is unknown. The Christian Book
of Why notes that the early Christians

refused to set aside a date marking Jesus

birth because they wanted to divorce
themselves from all pagan practices.
The Bible gives no indication that Jesus
ever celebrated his own birthday or anyone
elses. In contrast, he did command his
followers to commemorate his death. Luke 22:19
Many scholars agree that most Christmas
traditions have their roots in non-Christian
and pagan customs including Santa Claus,
the Christmas tree, exchanging gifts,
burning candles and Yule logs, hanging
decorative wreaths, and carolling.
The roots of Christmas can be traced back
to pagan Rome with its mixture of festivals
for honouring the agricultural god Saturn.
You are welcome to learn more by
visiting an outstanding free Bible site
jw.org or please feel free to write to me
wolak99@aol.com, John Wolak, Christian
Minister 0412 991 551.

History of Naming
Newmans Roads
By Sonya Matheson

In previous editions of Newman News,

the origin of some of Newmans street
names has been identified as being people
involved in exploration and development
of this area. Others are from Aboriginal
names including Tjilla for snake.
A 1983 article in the Newman newspaper
refers to an article a decade earlier, which
said that the streets running north-south
were originally intended to pay tribute
to the white pioneers of the region.
Those running east-west had Aboriginal
names for surrounding fauna and flora.
The exceptions being Newman Drive and
Fortescue Avenue.
Some of the street names meanings are
thought to be as follows:
Bambra (Loop) Uncertain; however
bambara means forest
Boonara (St)
Bloodwood tree
Boree (Ct)
Shade
Coolah (Cl)
Uncertain; possibly angry
Cowra (Dr)
Rocks
Culldorah (St) Lemon grass
Gandawarra (Ct) Yellow ochre
Kalgan (Dr)
Kalgan means big and
round; Karkla may refer
to a round honey ant
Keedi (Rd)
Wax from spinifex; may
be spelled kirti
Kodala (Pl)
Star; possibly spelled
kurtalya
Koolyoo (St)
Wild potato; possibly
spelled kurlyu
Kurrawan (Way) Uncertain; kurrawa is
thought to mean sea
Mardee (St)
Stone axe; possibly
spelled marti
Marloo (St)
Kangaroo
Mulba (St)
The Newman area
Nanba (St)
Hair belt
Nardoo (Loop) Clover leaf
Nyabalee (Rd) The Aboriginal group
who live in and around
Newman and Marble Bar
Pillara (St)
Double barbed spear
Poonda (St)
Hollow area; possibly
spelled punta
Wilara (St)
Moon
Windamarra (St) Mulga tree
Windilga (St) The pom pom flower
Yalberee (St) Meaning may be South
or Hill gum
Yandorah (St) Roly poly bush
Newman News welcomes any clarifications
or corrections.

Quilting for Tiny Sparks

By Sonya Matheson

Tiny Sparks WA Inc. was founded in 2013 to

fulfil an idea of providing a little support for
families impacted by high-risk pregnancies
and newborns requiring the Neonatal ICU
or SCN (special care nursery). Not being
able to bring your baby home with you
from the hospital is a devastating and
lonely experience. Tiny Sparks hopes to
bring a little understanding.
Tiny Sparks reports that, based on 2011
figures, there were 2,755 babies in WA
alone who were born before 37 weeks.
10.5% of all babies born required special
care nurseries. There were 332 perinatal
deaths that year in this State.
Having heard that Tiny Sparks hoped
to receive 200 special gifts of quilts
this Christmas for neonatal nurseries
throughout metro and regional WA, the
ladies from WASP (Wednesday afternoon
sewing and patchwork), and the Friday and
Saturday night freestyle sessions banded
together. They will be donating a number
of quilts in time to provide some Christmas
cheer for the families of these babies.

This applies to the clothes made for the

communal pool available for parents who
are unlikely to have suitable clothing on
hand. The clothes must also follow specific
patterns and sizes to ensure the safety
and comfort of the baby and the ability of
hospital staff to access monitors and the
like.
Our lovely Newman ladies worked hard
to meet this special call for quilts. Seven
year old, Maddox OReilly, was so inspired
by his Nanna Rua that he wanted to make
one too. With her support, he was able to
creatively work and donate a quilt as well.
The ladies meet at the Newman
Neighbourhood Centre (NNC), 2 Mackay
Street, and welcome new members.
WASP (quilting and sewing only) on
Wednesdays from noon
Friday and Saturday evenings (any crafts)
from 7 pm
For further information please contact NNC
on 9175 1516 or Pam on 0409 876 943.

The designs, materials, and colours used

for these quilts are very specific to ensure
they are suitable for these babies. For
example, it is required that they do not
contain yellow or gold colours as this may
interfere with equipment.

Rua Walters, Pam Thompson, Lisa Maree Mounsey, and Janice Weir with quilts in Christmas colours
Photograph provided by the Shire of East Pilbara

The Beach
Indoor Play
Centre
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:

Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

8.30 am to 12.30 pm
8.30 am to 12.30 pm
8.30 am to 12.30 pm
2.30 pm to 5:00 pm
Closed
8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Available for parties
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For all party bookings please

call 9177 8290
newmanmainst@westnet.com.au

Christmas Shopping
Have you bought and wrapped all your
Christmas gifts yet? Buy Local.
While this message is important yearround, now might be a good reminder that
shopping and eating locally encourages
businesses in Newman to stay here. That,
in turn, allows us more shopping options.
As motivation this year, some businesses
have combined, supported by NCCI, to
offer a draw to win $1,200 to spend. These
include Mia Mia, Cellarbrations, East
Pilbara Tyre Service, Newman Golf Club
Whole Foods Caf, Retravision, Serene
Bedlam Photography and Photobooth,
Caltex Starmart, Comfort Style Furniture
and Bedding, the Newman Visitor Centre,
and the Boulevard Pharmacy Newman.

7 y.o. Maddox OReilly (Grandson of Rua

Walters) with his quilt
Photograph by the Shire of East Pilbara

CALENDAR OF EVENTS DEC 2015

2 December

Newman Touch Association, Capricorn Oval

3 December

Dive in Movie and Family BBQ at the Newman Aquatic Centre, from 18:00,
Inside Out, International Day of People with Disability, 9175 0088

4 December

Martumili Artists opening night for their annual Christmas sale, 17:3022:30, food, entertainment, and great art at great prices, stretching
canvases will also be available onsite, RSVP cma@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

4 December

Hillview Speedway general meeting 19:00, new volunteers and drivers welcome, Brooke Peacock, Treasurer
brooke@captainjack.com.au

5 December

Councillors Meet and Greet, 10:00-12:00, at the Boulevarde shopping centre

5 December

Thank a Volunteer day including announcement of winners Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the
Year, 10:00, morning tea, Shire of East Pilbaras Chambers

5 December

Newman Mainstreet Projects Christmas markets, 17:00-20:00, at the new town centre car park, Newman Primary
School choir, a meet and greet with the St Barts team that will happily answer any questions about the proposed
shopping centre, nmpmarkets@westnet.com.au

6 December

East Pilbara Softball Associations AGM, 16:00 at the Newman Hotel Motel Bistro Garden, all positions vacant, 0438
923 832, eastpilbarasoftball@gmail.com

6 December

Carols by Candlelight, presented by the combined Churches of Newman, sausage sizzle commencing at 18:00,
carols 19:00-20:00 at Boomerang Oval

7 December

Newman Neighbourhood Centres AGM, 9:00, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

7 December

South Newman Primary Schools end of year concert and presentation night

8 December

Newman Touch Association, Grand Final, Capricorn Oval

10 December

Newman Neighbourhood Centres Family Christmas Party, 8:30-11:30, with crche facilities and Santa visiting at
around 10:00, water play (bring a change of clothes), 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

10 December

Newman Primary Schools end of year concert, NPS undercover area

11 December

Shire Council Meeting, 10:00, at the Shire of East Pilbaras administration building, 9175 8000

12 December

Hillview Speedway Christmas night productions, Brooke Peacock, Treasurer brooke@captainjack.com.au

12 December

Pioneers Family Christmas Party, from 14:00 onwards, Pioneers Football Club

13 December

Newman Christmas events and activities hosted by the Shire, Boomerang Pavilion commencing at 13:00 with a
craft and poetry workshop; 18:00 for a Christmas BBQ, party games and giveaways; 19:30 for the annual Lighting
of the Christmas Tree at the Shire administrations grounds; for further details contact the Community Wellbeing
team on 9175 8000 or ccs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

21 December

Winner of the Shires Christmas lights competition announced

COMING IN THE NEW YEAR

1 January
New Years Day public holiday
26 January

Australia Day Ceremony:

Newman Aquatic Centre, approx. 10:00, free pool entry, Newman residents taking the Oath of Citizenship,
our Australia Day Ambassador is Dr John van Bockxmeer, WA Young Australian of the Year 2014. Followed by a
free sausage sizzle, giant inflatables for use.
Evening fireworks by the Shire of East Pilbara at 20:00 at Capricorn Oval.

29 January

Shire Council Meeting, 10:00, at the Shire of East Pilbaras administration building, 9175 8000

WHATS ON? REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Monday

08:30
08:30
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, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
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

10:00

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
Casual ladies netball, enquire regarding charges and crche, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
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
09:30
14:30
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, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 5:00pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
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
09:30
15:30
19:00
19:30

Anglican Church Young mums bible study, location to be advised, 0499 778 116
Time Out with crche, Newman Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.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
Mens Darts, Newman Club
Music practice, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Avenue, 9175 1350

Friday

08:30
08:30
09:30
10:00
10:10
11:05
18:30
18:30
19:00

19:00

The Beach Indoor Play Centre open to 12.30pm, 9177 8290, Mindarra Drive, opposite Police Station
Family fun craft until 10:30am, $5 for the family, no need to RSVP, Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516
Newman Playgroup, Moondoorow Street, newmanplaygroup@hotmail.com
Story time and craft for 3-5 y.o. during school terms, parents to supervise, free, Newman Library
Funky Movement, 18 mnths-3 y.o., enquire at Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Funky Movement, 3-5 y.o., enquire at Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Casual Futsal, enquire regarding charges, Newman Rec Centre, 9177 8075
Casual Volleyball, 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

18:30

19:00

Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, every 5th by rotation, Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend
Twilight session, bring a project of your own to start or complete, Newman Neighbourhood Centre,
2 Mackay Street, 9175 1516, neighbourhood@benet.net.au

Saturday

Sunday

08:30


09:00


10:00


13:00

13:30


16:00

Mass / Eucharist Celebration 1st and 2nd weekend, St Josephs Catholic Church, Warman Avenue,
9175 2344, every 5th by rotation, Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 3rd and 4th weekend
Worship, Vibrant evangelical, holding to biblical teaching, Anglican Church, 11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
Including bubs and tots ministry and Sunday school
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

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Anthony Working
Towards His Goals
Anthony Jenssen has been busily providing
services around town, working hard
towards studying a Diploma of Sports
Development in Sydney that he hopes
will lead him to his future involvement
professionally in athletics.
He moved to Newman with his family in
2002. A South Newman Primary School
student, a NSHS councillor for two years,
head boy for one year, employee at
Woolworths for three and a half years, he
has also volunteered as a coach, umpire,
and a member of the youth council at the
Newman Youth Centre. His associations
include the Junior Soccer Association,
Newman Junior Football Association, and
the Speedway Club.
After his father was made redundant and
needed to relocate, Anthony made the
difficult decision of choosing to complete
high school here. He has now successfully
graduated. While his family struggles
financially, he is endeavouring to fund this
move through his own efforts.
In addition to providing services, Anthony
undertook fundraising through the

gofundme website. He was absolutely

thrilled with the support of the community
reaching more than his original target
of flights for the launch he is required to
attend in Sydney but will now also have
some support for housing.
Anthony said that growing up in this town
sport was a big part of growing and so I
played basketball, tennis socially, futsal,
AFL, soccer, cricket and lawn bowls.
I hope to have a future in soccer, more
hopefully a player, but would love to
become a sports agent, sport development
officer, or soccer coach/manager.
To further help support Anthony with
his expenses in Sydney to enable
him to dedicate time to studying,
please consider donating online at
https://www.gofundme.com/2d8sbxpw

IDPwD
The International Day of Persons with
Disabilities was sanctioned by the UN in
1992 to support those who experience
disability and to increase awareness
of the need for integration of people
with disabilities, and to celebrate the
achievements and contributions of people
with a disability.
The UN reports that over 15% of the
worlds population have a disability, 80% of
who are in developing countries.
The UN states that people with disabilities
are at much higher risk of violence:
Children with disabilities are almost
four times more likely to experience
violence than non-disabled children.
Adults with some form of disability are
1.5 times more likely to be a victim of
violence than those without a disability.
Adults with mental health conditions
are at nearly four times the risk of
experiencing violence.
This year there will be a special Dive In
movie and BBQ at the Newman Aquatic
Centre with the screening of Inside Out
on Thursday 3 December from 6 pm. This is
a free, inclusive, family event.

Top 10 Summer Safety

Tips for Pets
By Dr Lucy van der Weide, BScBVMS
Veterinarian, Newman Veterinary Hospital

1. Sun Protection: Skin cancer is a real risk

for our pets, and every year many nasty
skin cancers are removed from Newman
pets. To minimise the risk in your pet
provide plenty of shady areas, discourage
sunbathing and use sun protection (i.e.
Filtabac or a sunsuit). Also dont forget
about indoor cats that like to sunbathe in
the window.
2. Fly bitten ears: The flies dont just drive
us mad in Summer, dogs and horses can
be particularly prone to fly bitten ears.
Septicide cream is a great product to help
heal fly bitten ears due to its antiseptic
properties and it is specially formulated to
keep flies away.
3. Hot feet: There are two common culprits
for hot feet - the hot ground (artificial
turf, bitumen, hot pavement etc.) and
surprisingly BBQs. Sneaky dogs and cats
can be tempted to jump up onto the hot
plates when owners are looking away or
even after a BBQ, resulting in serious burns
to their feet. For walking on the hot ground
consider the use of a pet booties, there is
a range of sizes stocked at the Newman Vet
Hospital.
4. BBQ: Even though it may be tempting,
giving your pet BBQ left-overs can cause
your pet to become rather unwell.
Fatty foods can cause life-threatening

pancreatitis, cooked or raw bones, as well

as corncobs can cause intestinal blockages
requiring surgery and onions can results in
life-threatening anaemia. And dont even
get me started on summer weight gain in
our pets
5. Snakes: With the warmer weather comes
snakes. Signs your pet may have been
bitten by a snake include sudden weakness,
collapse, wobbling, paralysis, salivating,
difficulty swallowing, breathing troubles,
panting, shaking or muscle twitching,
vomiting, dilated pupils or bloody urine.
If you suspect your pet has been bitten
by a snake, keep them calm and get to a
veterinarian ASAP. If the snake is dead or
caught already bring it in for identification,
but DO NOT attempt to catch or kill snakes,
contact a snake handler.
6. Care in Swimming Pools: Surprisingly
not all dogs are naturally good swimmers.
They can get into trouble if they fall into
the pool. Some dogs, even if they are good
swimmers, may have trouble getting out of
the pool or get stuck in pool covers etc. Be
pool smart with your pets.
7. Car Windows: Just because your pet has
not jumped out of the window of a moving
car, does not mean it wont in the future.
Pets can be unpredictable. In addition, the
windscreen protects flying objects from
hitting our face and eyes. Protect your
pet from causing serious injuries by using
proper car restraint and not allowing their
head to stick out the window.

8. Lawn dangers: It might be tempting

to spruce up your lawn in Summer but
practise caution when using fertilisers.
Ensure you read and follow the instructions
carefully. Some ingredients that can be
toxic to our pets include iron, carbamates
or organophosphates. Although it may
seem more organic, blood and bone meal
is very enticing for many pets and can
result in serious and even life-threatening
toxicities in our pets.
9. Heatstroke: Is your pet at increased risk
of heatstroke? Pets who have higher risk
of developing heat-stroke include; young
and senior pets, overweight and obese
pets, brachycephalic breeds (squashed
nose breeds eg. pugs, bulldogs, shih tzus,
persians), pets with long hair-coats, pets
with respiratory disease and our smaller
pocket pets like rabbits and guinea
pigs. Heatstroke can kill a dog within 15
minutes. Signs of heatstroke include heavy
panting, trouble breathing, excessive thirst,
drooling, vomiting or diarrhoea, bright red
gums which can then turn grey, staggering
or unsteadiness, lethargy and collapse.
10. Cars: Pets die in hot cars. Fact. Oh Ill
just be a few minutes But I cracked a
window. The temperatures escalate so
quickly in a car, resulting in life-threatening
heatstroke. Studies show leaving a window
open makes no difference. Dont leave pets
in hot cars over summer. Just dont.

Christmas Events
There are many Christmas events being held throughout town with different organisations and groups. Here are
just a few public events. More activities are listed in the Calendar of Events section in this edition of Newman
News.

Sunday 6 December

18:00 - BBQ by the combined Churches of Newman, Boomerang Oval

19:00-20:00 - Carols by Candlelight, presented by the combined Churches of Newman, Boomerang Oval. Thanks
to the Shire of East Pilbara for supporting this event. This event supports the RFDS, Newman Womens Shelter,
Prison Fellowships Angel Tree Project.

Sunday 13 December

13:00 - Boomerang Pavilion, craft and poetry, create Christmas treats, make cards and decorations, write a
song or poem. Great for all ages. SoEP 9175 8000 or ccs@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au
18:00 - Boomerang Pavilion, BBQ party with games and giveaways
19:30 - Lighting of the Christmas Tree, out the front of the Shires admin building. Each evening throughout
the festive season this tree will be alight.

BMX Thanks

Kirrily Bennett, Secretary of EPBMX Club

East Pilbara BMX Club had a very exciting

and successful first season in 2015. We
would like to thank the hard relentless
work of the 2015 committee and members
for such a wonderful season. The tireless
work of all those involved in getting the
track and grounds ready are appreciated by
all the riders able to race the track.
We would like to thank our 2015 sponsors
that have allowed this wonderful sport to
be reborn in Newman after 10 years.
Thank you to:
BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Ahrens
East Pilbara Panel Services
Brierty
Newman Home Hardware
Woolworths Newman
Tribute
Shade Sail Man
CFC (Customer First Contracting)
BB Cycles
WATM
Richard and Amy Elam
Stockman Contracting
GCS
Ezi Hose Newman
BNJs Earth Moving
Onsite Newman
Pilbara Logistics WA

NRW Holdings
Newman Moto Cross
Coates Hire
Newman Low Loaders
Greenhalgh Contracting
Panna Riders
North West Waste Alliance
Pilbara Access
Drummond Mini Diggers
Holcim
Pilbara Glazing Services
Blackwoods Newman
Freo Crane Hire
Serene Bedlam Studios
Capture This Photography
East Pilbara BMX Clubs 2016 season is
going to be a fantastic season. We would
like to welcome the 2016 committee and
invite new sponsors to join our great sport
and club. If you would like to sponsor or
become a member of the East Pilbara BMX
Club contact us at epbmxclub@hotmail.
com.
Bring on the 2016 season!

Christmas
Services
St Josephs Catholic Church
Warman Avenue, 9175 2344
Sister Betty Keane
24 Dec - Carols 7:00 pm; Mass 7:30 pm
25 Dec - Carols 8:00 am; Mass 8:30 am
Newman Anglican Church
11 Hilditch Ave, 9175 1350
dna15@bigpond.com
Derek McArtney
Thursday 24 December - 7:00 pm
Friday 25 December - 9:00 am
Sunday 27 December - 9:00 am
Newman Baptist Church
Welsh Drive
9175 2222 or 0412 729 646
Pastor John Harris
Friday 25 December - 9:30-10:30 am
All welcome, Church Sunday Service
time is 9.30 am with Sunday School
and Youth/Teen Church
Martu Christian Fellowship
Martu Farm, Cowra Drive - Visiting
Martu Pastors from Hedland/Punmu
Friday 25 December
Christmas gifts for kids, cook-up,
Pilbara Santa, All welcome incl.
volunteers, town orphans, and anyone
else who wants to come together

WHATS COMING UP IN 2016

PROGRAMS START FEBRUARY 2016 APRIL 2016

CIRCUIT CHALLENGE

FUNKY MOVEMENT

When: Monday & Wednesday

Time: 10am 11am
Register your interest NOW

When: Fridays
Time: 18mths 3yrs 10:10am
3yrs 5yrs 11.05am

CASUAL FUTSAL

JUNIOR FUTSAL

When: Wednesday & Friday

Time: 6:30pm 7:30pm
$7 per person

Expressions of interest currently being taken for

Term One, 2016
Please contact us for more information

MIXED NETBALL
When: Mondays
Time: from 6:30pm
Team nominations open NOW

VOLLEYBALL
Expressions of interest currently being taken for
Term One, 2016
Please contact us for more information

GROUP FITNESS

When: Daily
Check our website to view the latest timetable

http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/our-community/sport,-fun-and-recreation/newman-recreation-centre

Newman Recreation Centre, Corner Fortescue and Gregory Ave, Newman

T. (08) 9177 8075 F. (08) 9177 8461 E. csorec@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au
W. www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au

WA AFL Female
Football

By Chelsea Randall, V Swans Regional Manager

WA AFL Female Football Ambassador, AFL
Melbourne Demons Player

V Swans staff members from Hedland and

Newman recently conducted the inaugural
Pilbara AFL Womens Twilight Carnival.
What started as an idea for a social match
between Newman and Hedland quickly
evolved into over 80 female players
between the ages of 14 and 40 years old.
Four teams across the Pilbara participated
in the exciting event in Port Headland
on Colin Matheson Oval, showcasing
their skills and athleticism to the many
spectators who came to watch the event.

The games were played in good spirit in a

round robin format with two 15 minutes
halves, each team supplying 18 a-side.

Congratulations to Newman players Callie

Walker and Genevieve Agostinelli for
winning the Best Players for Newman.

Hedland, Karratha, Newman and a mixed

team of Tom Price and Paraburdoo played
three games each, where each team was
fighting to make it into the Grand Final.
However, it was Hedland and Newman that
went through to the next stage.

There is some exceptional talent coming

through and it was an amazing opportunity
and experience for females all across the
Pilbara to play Australias favourite game in
a safe and fun environment.

The thrill seeking grand final was a

great spectacle to watch with former All
Australia Ruckman, Jodie White, taking
control through the middle of the ground;
Deanne Coates, former WA state player,
running courageously through the packs;
and Kimberley Winmar reading the ball
well off the half back line, took Headland
to a 6 point victory and taking home the
inaugural V Swans Champion shield.

Over half of these players had never played

football before and were introduced to
the sport for the very first time. We hope
to continue to grow the opportunities to
our passionate female footballers in the
Pilbara.
Below: Newmans AFL Females team
Bottom: All four competing teams
Photographs by Peter de Kruijff

Supporting local
employment opportunities

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program

Since 1974, we have been inviting local residents to apply for
the residentially based Apprentice and Traineeship program.
More than 100 people from Newman have now been involved
in an apprenticeship or traineeship with BHP Billiton in the past
two years alone, gaining invaluable experience in the mining
industry and giving them a kick start to their career.
At the start of 2016, well welcome another 21 apprentices and
trainees to our Mt Whaleback mine. We look forward to the new
ideas and diversity they will bring to our operation.
We are committed to being an active partner in the
communities
in which we operate. We are proud to support
www.bhpbilliton.com
activities which have a positive impact on the quality of life
for Newman residents, including community development
projects, employment and training and
infrastructure development.

www.bhpbilliton.com

Bloody Slow Cup

As mentioned in previous editions of
Newman News and the WA Police Legacys
media, the Bloody Slow Cup (Bledisloe
Cup) is held to honour four local Policemen
who died tragically in a plane crash in
2001 after returning from the furthest
indigenous community, Kiwirrkurra, late at
night.
Senior Constable Donald Richard Everett
Senior Constable Philip Gavin Ruland
First Class Constable David Adrian Dewar
Constable Gavin Ashley Capes
We will remember them.
This year, in addition to the annual
memorial service, sports again included
rugby, golf, netball, cricket, ladies touch
rugby, bowls, including junior teams.
Australia won the rugby over New Zealand
by just one point.

Top Left: Police at the Memorial Service

Photograph by James Curry extracted from FB
Top Right: Police Pipe Band and rugby teams
Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
Centre: Rugby Match
Photograph by Sonya Matheson
Below: The Haka
Photograph by Kevin Mitchell Chasing Stars
Bottom: Selecting raffle winners
Photograph by Sonya Matheson

Newman News wishes you all a wonderful finale to 2015.

We hope you can help us make 2016s editions informative and
representative of our community by contributing your stories,
photos, and past and future activities.
You can submit your articles to the editor via:
newmanmainst@westnet.com.au