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October 2011

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From the Deputy Shire President Cr Linton Rumble ............................. 2

Onslow Community News ................ 5

Pannawonica Community News ..... 6

Paraburdoo Community News ......... 6

Tom Price Community News ...........10

Onslow will benefit significantly

from the recent announcement

of the Wheatstone LNG Project.

The community has been

planning and bracing itself for

this eventuality over the last

ten years.

Many locals are ready to embrace the benefits that the project will bring to Onslow but are concerned that the history and lifestyle that they have enjoyed will be lost.

The Shire and Chevron have been working together to ensure that the important “must haves”, which the residents and visitors to Onslow hold dear, have been identified.

Onslow – The Star of the North – $29 Billion LNG Project approved for Onslow

These “must haves” can then be used to influence the future development of Onslow. More cars, fluoro shirts, groceries running off the shelves and lots of new faces are, and will be, one of the short term realities of the development of the Wheatstone LNG Project.

Resources development means that Onslow’s future is assured. The Challenge for our town is to ensure that it’s positioned to thrive well beyond the 30 year timeframe envisaged for the offshore gas projects. We need to be proactive in shaping the future we want.

Jeff BReen CeO

Community Collaboration

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From the Deputy Shire President Cr Linton RumbleTimes are changing with two of our long serving Councillors saying

farewell and now planning to spend more time with their families,

friends and pursuing other interests.

Linton Rumble

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cr Leanne Corker and Cr Tony Bloem for their the long service, their commitment to serving the whole Shire’s interest as well as serving their elected members.

I would also like to mention that the Shire has recently acknowledged a long serving member of staff in Onslow who has worked for the Shire of Ashburton for 33 years. Alan Crawford, thanks for a great effort. We’re glad you are still on the team after all this time!

I have been busy in last few weeks attending a variety of meetings and taking part in some very special occasions.

• TidyTownRegionalPresentationheldat Paraburdoo – Paraburdoo now goes into the State competition for tidy towns.

• MeetingwithRioTintoandtheShireof Ashburton – This meeting was to share information for future of Tom Price and Paraburdoo and discussion around growth in both towns and how they can move forward.

• MeetingwithFortescueMetalsTomPrice Community Liaison, Scott Hansen, to discuss their operation at Solomon Mine, which is 70 km NE of Tom Price.

• AttendingcourthearingforJusticedepartment Tom Price.

• VisittoMinderooStation,hostedbyAndrew Forrest. Shire Councillors and staff in Onslow for the September Council meeting were invited to dinner at Minderoo and we learnt much about history of the historic Homestead, of Andrew “Twiggy” Forest and his family.

• IwasabletotraveltoPerthfortheannouncement of the Chevron Wheatstone Project. The setting was Fraser’s Restaurant in Kings Park and it was fantastic to hear that a project that has been 5 years in planning was moving toward realisation. State Premier Colin Barnett announced that the Wheatstone Project would commence. Planning with key stake holders, various state government departments, the Shire of Ashburton and our communities has been long and, at times, hard. The benefits of the Wheatstone project will flow into the Shire of Ashburton, particularly Onslow, for decades.

• LocalGovernmentElectionswillbeheld on Saturday 15 October 2011. I would like to wish all candidates the very best as they campaign in their various towns.

I would also like to thank Council staff and Councillors for their support to me during this period.

I have enjoyed the moment.

However, improved employment opportunities, services and amenities for the whole community will flow from the project.

The State Government, Chevron and the Shire have negotiated the flowing social and critical infrastructure package:• Constructionofanewgasfired

power station with a 9MW capacity and expandable to meet future growth requirements.

• Providea2megalitreperdayseawater desalination plant and associated infrastructure.

• OnslowRd–initialworksand maintenance & post construction upgrade.

• WasteWaterManagement–upgradeto existing waste water treatment plant and associated infrastructure.

• HealthServicesUpgrade–including dental health clinic.

• Expansionofschoolandchildcare facilities.

• Emergencyservicesexpansion.• 4MileCreekPicnicAreaand

Playground.• OnslowAquaticandRecreational

Centre (Squash Courts and Youth Centre).

• OldOnslowconservationandtourism development.

• TownMasterPlanandimprovements.• OnslowRingRoad(NewRoad

into Town).• AirportUpgrade.• CommunityDevelopmentFund.

The level of investment is considerable and puts Onslow in one of the most enviable positions nationally. The Shire has been working closely with Chevron, Landcorp and other State Government Agencies to ensure that Onslow is an attractive, liveable community that can support the ongoing developments of the Pilbara and the State now and into the future!

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Cr Tony Bloem Cr Leanne Corker

Deputy Shire President Linton Rumble and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Breen farewell Cr Tony Bleom

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Name: MahliLooking for: A home with another dog as energetic as me or someone home most of the time to keep me company.Age: 16mnthsLikes: RunningDislikes: Small yardsAppearance: I’m a black labrador with staffy featuresOther Pets: I love playing with other dogsRelationship status: I’m a young girl wanting someone to love me for who I am.Mahli is a lovely young female dog, she is very happy to go out for a run, and will go and play with any dogs that want to play with her. She doesn’t like to be left alone in a backyard for too long during the day and does require a secure yard. She loves playing in water and also with children, and would love to have a human exercise buddy to run with or another dog to play with. She has plenty of affection to give and also loves to receive your attention. Mahli is desexed and she’s being fostered in Tom Price and is available to view.For more info on Mahli go to www.safe.asn.au pets available, pets in Tom Price, or email [email protected]

Mercede Fox, SAFE Tom Price & Paraburdoo, 9189 3733

Pet ProfileAlan Crawford, longest serving current employee at the ShireAlan Crawford has worked for the Shire since 1977 in a wide variety of

roles – including his first job resurfacing the Wittenoom race track –

followed by 20 years working on the road crew.

Back then they camped under the stars and lived in swags using plywood caravans from Main Roads at Nullarbor plains. Alan described this as one of his most memorable moments working for the Shire.

Alan grew up on Redhill station and has stayed in the area since then, moving to the Onslow town site in 1977, which was originally under the West Pilbara Shire. He currently works as a Town Maintenance Officer and is responsible for the organisation and upkeep of the Onslow waste site where he has been for 2 years.

Although Alan has “seen a lot of changes in his time” he is looking forward to seeing all the future holds for Onslow as it begins to develop.

Alan shared a story with us while celebrating his 34yearswiththeShirewhich was one of the scary moments back in early ’90s. There was a fire in Karijini National Park and Alan was in charge of doing the Firebreaks. He was being followed by a water truck only to realise that the truck had turned around and he was surrounded by flames. He had to drive back through the flames to get out! Lucky for us, he did.

Inhis34yearsattheShireAlan still claims to have wornout4loaderswiththe longest one lasting 11 years.

Congratulations and thank you for your service Alan!

Alan Crawford celebrating 34 years with the Shire!

OCTOBeR1 October – Tom Price & Paraburdoo Swimming Pools Open

2 October – Drive in Open

1-3 October – North West Woman’s Softball

10 October – Agenda Close for council meeting

11 October – Rates installment due

15 October – Council Election

18 October –Term4starts

19 October – Council Meeting in Paraburdoo

29 October – Onslow Multicultural Fair

31 October – Dog Registrations due

Oct-Dec – Touch season round 1

NOVeMBeR1 November –TomPriceVisitorsCentrechange open hours to 9.30am – 3.30pm

7 November – Agenda Close for Council meeting

12 November – Drive In Open

16 November – Council meeting in Tom Price

26 November – Drive In Open

DeCeMBeR5 December – Agenda Close for council meeting

13 December – Rates installment due

14 December – Council meeting in Onslow

14 December –Term4finishes

22 December – Office closes for Christmas break (reopens 3/1/12)

TBC –JuniorCricketseasonstarts

important Dates!

http://www.safe.asn.au/

mailto:[email protected]


Over the past four years Gumala Aboriginal Corporation has been growing rapidly and, like any organisation

experiencing significant “change”, it involves making tough decisions which can sometimes be controversial.

family, disagreements can arise. We call this “Aboriginal politics”. In western culture such differences or discussions are often held behind closed doors whereas with Traditional Owners they tend to be open and transparent. There is no such thing as hiding the “dirty linen” at Gumala. Positive and negative observations are welcome as we believe it makes us stronger and more accountable to our members.

Rather than see “Aboriginal politics” as a negative, Gumala embraces an organisational culture that values diversity of opinion and tolerance in achieving good governance. We welcome the different views of the members including constructive criticism of the CEO!

Gumala’s “Aboriginal Politics”

This includes changing staff and getting rid of bad habits that are neither conducive to a strong workplace or act as barriers to achieving our mission statement. We are proud that today Gumala is one of Australia’s best governed large Aboriginal corporations – taking into account the challenges of engaging with all sections of our ever-expanding and diverse membership base of Traditional Owners.

From an outsiders perspective it might sometimes appear that Aboriginal corporations like Gumala are constantly engaged with “infighting” but such views are misleading and perhaps a little more dramatic than is actually the case. Aboriginal corporations tend to be family-clan orientated and like any

Of course there are limits. No organisation – indigenous or otherwise – can ever condone bad behaviour or poor operational practices.

In moving towards an ambitious growth plan Gumala is working closely with reputable advisors like Price Waterhouse Coopers and Mercer – experts in good governance – to provide us with strong and modern practises that can enable Gumala to reach its ultimate goal of becoming Australia’s leading Indigenous corporation based in the Pilbara heartland.

Steve Mav

Chief Executive Officer

Aboriginal business AShOiL set to increase biodiesel production in Tom PriceRio Tinto and ASHOIL are continuing to consolidate their partnership for the production and use of

biodiesel in Tom Price mining operations with the recent addition of Rio Tinto signage on the ASHOIL

used cooking oil (UCO) collection truck.

The new signage follows a successful first year supply agreement between Rio Tinto and ASHOIL (who is a subsidiary company of the Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation) that enables ASHOIL to obtain Rio Tinto’s waste oil from mining camps to produce biodiesel.

The Rio Tinto Tom Price mine drill and blast team have been using the biodiesel on all their blasts as a 50% blend since 30 November 2010, and look forward to moving towards using 100% for drill and blasting activities as ASHOIL’s capacity expands (projected to 20,000 litres/week in 2012).

Mick Green acting general manager for Tom Price Mine said Rio Tinto was purchasing most of ASHOIL’s biodiesel, currently at 10,000 litres/week, and that the partnership was working well.

“This has been a great opportunity for Rio Tinto operations to use sustainable and natural energy and at the same time support local Aboriginal business initiatives,” Mr Green said.

ASHOILCEOJanetBrownsaidthatin order to increase production the company was engaged in a three year trial called the Nameless Sustainable Energy Project based at the Moringa plantation in Tom Price.

If the Moringa plantation trial is successful, then the harvest will significantly increase ASHOIL’s ability to produce larger quantities of biodiesel.

“Our trial started in September 2010 where we planted the Moringa tree to see if the biodiesel producing plant would be suitable for the Pilbara climate

and conditions. The Moringa plant grows up to 2 metres tall and grows pods, from which we harvest the seeds and use the oil from them to make biodiesel,” Ms Brown said.

ThefirstharvestisexpectedinJuly2013, and other components of the trees can be used for a variety including nutrition and medicinal purposes.

ASHOIL Pty Ltd was created in 2010 as a subsidiary of the Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (ACC), after ACC identified the potential production of biodiesel fromusedcookingoil(UCO)beingdisposed from mining camps.

ASHOIL are a Category 3 contractor for Rio Tinto, and were the first Aboriginal business to successfully work through the HSE Couch Program, receiving assistance from Rio Tinto’s Aboriginal Business Development team and Health and Safety team.


From the Library…September has seen things slow down in the library compared to the previous few months as most of our

tourists have left town and headed back home before the summer heat hits.

We have some great new books just arrived from the State Library. Fans of JamesPatersonwillenjoyTick Tock. “NYC’S number one detective, Michael Bennett, has a huge problem – someone is recreating the crimes of infamous killers form New York’s history. The city has never been more terrified”. It has been described as “the most volatile and most explosive Michael Bennet ever”.

We also have a new book for our Tami Hoag fans. Secrets of the Grave has been described by The Boston Globe as having “cliff-hanger scene endings and jump cuts leaving the reader panting and turning the pages as fast as possible”.

NewDVD’srecentlypurchasedbytheLibrary include everyone’s favorite big dog “Marmaduke”.

A great one for the kids and from dogs to aliens – “Paul”, a hilarious comedy about a couple of sci-fi geeks who get caught up on an insane road trip with an alien! Liam Neeson stars as a Doctor who awakens from a car accident in Berlin to discover suddenly that his wife doesn’t recognise him and another man has assumed his identity in “Unknown”. Available now for loan.

ITeM Of The MONTh – Reviewed by Tanya

hell island by Matthew Reilly (Talking Book – 2 hours 15 minutes)

Hell Island does not appear on any maps. It is a secret place where classified experiments have been carried out that has gone terribly wrong.

When all contact with the Island is inexplicably lost four crack Special Forces units are dropped in. Their mission is to land on Hell Island and discover what has happened. Nothing can prepare them for what they find there. You could say they’ve just entered Hell. Only that would be wrong. This is much, much worse.

Tanya’s commentsThoroughly enjoyable but not for the faint hearted. Action packed. Perfect for the drive to Karratha

My Rating = ★★★★(4outof5)

Onslow Public Library, Shire Building, SecondAve,OnslowPh91846001

There are many benefits to desexing your male or female pet. Having animals desexed not only helps with the

problem of animal overpopulation, but has many medical and behavioural advantages for your animal as well1.

Benefits of Desexing Your Animal

health• Reducedriskofgettingcancerorotherdiseasesofthe

reproductive organs, such as testicular cancer, prostate cancer/disorders in males, and cystic ovaries, ovarian tumors, uterine infections and breast cancer in females.

• Femalescansufferfromphysicalandnutritionalexhaustionif continually breeding.

• Petsgenerallylivelongerandhealthierlives.

Behavioural• Lesspronetowander,fight,andarelesslikelytogetlost

or injured.

• Reducesterritorialbehavioursuchassprayingindoors.

• Lesslikelytosufferfromanti-socialbehaviors,sotheybecome more affectionate and become better companions.

• Eliminates"heat"cyclesinfemalecatsandtheireffortstoget outside in search for a mate.

• Eliminatesinappropriatemounting.

• Withoutdesexing,animalscanbeleftinaveryfrustratedstate that is both physically and mentally uncomfortable for them.

• Won’taffectfriendliness,playfulnessorpersonality2.

Cost• Reducesthecosttothecommunityofhavingtocarefor

unwanted puppies and kittens in pounds and shelters.

• Noadditionalfoodorvetbillsfortheoffspring.

• Noneedtofindhomesforunwantedorunexpectedlittersof puppies or kittens.

• Savemoneyfromexpensivesurgeriesfromcaraccidentsor fights, which are less likely to occur if your pet doesn’t roam around.

• Dumpingpuppiesandkittensisanethicalcost,aswellasbeing illegal and inhumane.

1 Taken from National Desexing Network at http://www.ndn.org.au/resources.html2 TakenfromtheASPCAhttp://www.aspcabehavior.org/articles/45/How-Will-Neutering-Change-My-Dog.aspx

Many animals, both male and female, are prone to escaping and roaming to seek a mate.

Desexing can help curb this unwanted behaviour.

The potential drawbacks of desexing your animal are minimal relative to the benefits!

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Snug as a hugJunior Kindy Board Book

This is a gorgeous bedtime book for younger children.

JoinAustraliananimalssuchaspossumsandturtlesastheysnuggle in for the night and enjoy the heartwarming message of sleeping safely through the night with your little one.

WrittenbyMarciaVaughanandillustratedbyPamelaLoftsthis book is already a favorite with our juniors.

The Best Pet Name Book everNon-Fiction

Have you ever had trouble naming the newest four legged addition to the family, or ran out of names for the goldfish that seem to always go belly up?

Well this book is the answer! Whether you’re naming a cat, dog, guinea pig, fish or even a pet snake, Wayne Bryant Eldridge has a range of suggestions for you from the famous to the unusual and even the funny.

So before you decide between Spot or Rufus check out The Best Pet Name Book Ever!

IDs will be checked, no BYO. Rio Tinto supports responsible drinking.

Clem Thompson Oval Tom PriceFriday 28 October 2011 4pm - 9pm

Peter Sutherland Oval ParaburdooSaturday 29 October 2011 4pm - 9pm

Picnic DayGet ready for the new interactive

2011

What’s New to Panna Library

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The Great Northern Clean Up in the Shire of Ashburton was a huge success with the townships of Tom

Price and Paraburdoo collecting 502 bags of rubbish in total. Tom Price collected 462 bags of rubbish with

Paraburdoo collecting 40 bags. Rubbish collected included a fridge, numerous tyres, a $5.00 note, a narrow

trench shovel, car seats and more.

Great Northern Clean up a Success

The event was proudly supported by the Shire of Ashburton, Rio Tinto, Lestok Tours and the Tom Price Tidy Town Committee. A free BBQ was held at the end of the clean up. Groups were transported to different clean up areas in Tom Price by the Lestok bus. A donation from Rio Tinto of $8.00/bag was provided to community groups to participate in the clean up. For 2.5 hours work community groups raised a totalof$4016.00togotowardstheirclubs.

Groups that reaped the rewards from the clean up were the Paraburdoo Tidy Towns Committee, Tom Price Cadets, Tom Price BMX Club and the North Tom Price Primary School Year 7 Students. We hope to see them all again for next’s years great NorthernCleanUp.

Tom Price Cadets

A healthy spread for the tired volunteers.

Ray Martin dressed to clean up. Volunteer for Tom Price BMX

Tidy Towns Committee Volunteer Bella Gordon with her kids.

Tom Price Cadets & Lestok Bus Owner Bob Stump

1 collection spot out of 11!

Back: Chris Price, Karen Monfries, Jacquie Price, Jason Perry, Nick Monfries. Front: Angus Monfries, Max Monfries

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CPR CourseLesser Hall, Ashburton Avenue Paraburdoo Monday 24 October 9.30am to 1.30pm

Course content: performing CPR, DRABCD, legislation

Enclosed footwear essential. Course material, lunch and refreshments provided

To register or for more information please contact Rheannan Bloem at [email protected] or by telephoning 0467 728 981.


CPR CourseLesser Hall, Ashburton Avenue Paraburdoo Monday 24 October 9.30am to 1.30pm




Paraburdoo announced Pilbara Regions Tidy TownThe town of Paraburdoo was announced the Pilbara Regional Tidy Town Winner for 2011. The Tidy Towns

Sustainable Regional Awards Ceremony was held in Paraburdoo on Saturday night 10th September, 2011.

The Paraburdoo Tidy Town Committee worked hard to participate and involve the community in many engaging events. Overall over $100 000.00 in the past year in Paraburdoo has been raised for charity.

MsJoBarron-Perry,Chairpersonofthe Paraburdoo Tidy Towns Committee said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have won this year. Paraburdoo is a very committed and hardworking town that loves to get behind a cause and have immense community spirit. This year being our 20th Anniversary of our state win makes it more exciting.”

The awards evening was well attended with Tidy Town entrants travelling from Karratha, Port Hedland, Tom Price and Parnpajinya.

The Paraburdoo Tidy Towns Committee won the Community Action Category which was enough to place them as the overall winner. They had some tough competition with their neighbouring town Tom Price taking out the General Appearance Award. Karratha and Port Hedland were also strong contenders.

Paraburdoo LibraryA big thank you to all the wonderful Kindy and Pre Primary kids that came to visit us for a special storytime

session in September. It was wonderful to see all your happy smiling faces.

Thanks to Rio Tinto and State Library, the kids all got to take home a better beginnings book pack to keep.

From L to R: Jacquie Price, Adrian Drew, Michelle Burgermeister, Jo Barron-Perry (Chairperson of Paraburdoo Tidy Towns Committee) and Linton Rumble (Acting Shire President – Shire of Ashburton)

NeW DVDsThe Green hornet: The latest crime fighting super hero movie starring: Seth Rogen,JayChouandCameronDiaz.

Limitless: A writer discovers a topsecret drug which bestows him with the ability to access 100% of his brain’s power: starring Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro.

The Book of eli: A post-apocalyptic action in which, a lone man willing to fight and die for his cause, fights his way across America, in order to protect a sacredbookstarring:DenzelWashington,Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis.

New Junior FictionThrow your Tooth on the Roof: Ever wonder if the Tooth Fairy visits every country? She actually only visits America, England and Australia!

What happens in the rest of the world?… Find out by discovering different customs, from around the world, for the all important, first tooth.

Story-timeSessions are free and run every Thursday Morning at 10:00am.

Joinusforsinging,storytellingandcraft.

Congratulation goes to other Pilbara category winners:

• CommunityAction:Paraburdoo.

• GeneralAppearance:TomPrice.

• RecyclingandWasteManagement:Karratha.

• NaturalHeritageConservation:Hedland.

• EnhancingCulturalIdentity:Karratha.

• WaterConservation:Hedland.

The State final awards will be held on Friday 18th November, 2011 in Perth. Paraburdoo will now compete against other regional winners for the overall state title.

Book of the MonthSing me home, by Jodie Picoult.

Rating: ★★★★

What would you do, if after 10 years of failed IVF and a failed marriage, your ex wife informs you that not only is she now in a gay marriage, but she also wants to use the eggs you both froze during IVF to have a baby? Sue, of course!

This is not just a court room drama. Told from 3 different perspectives, this book delves into the lives of all the main characters, to weave the story of how they ended up where they are.

Throw in an Evangelistic Church and the legal rights of gay couples, then sit back and enjoy this controversial book.

Opening hoursMon, Tues and fri: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Thurs: 10am-1pm and 3:30-6:30pm. Saturday; 9am-12 noon.

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Tom Price Land Release Subdivision UpdateThe Shire of Ashburton is pleased to advise that the installation of services has commenced at the

Boonderoo Road subdivision in Tom Price. Services including water, power, telecommunications and

streetlights are being installed to Eucalyptus Court and the new cul-de-sac is under construction.

These works are expected to take 8 – 12 weeks to complete; application for titles will then be submitted to Landgate with settlement of the new lots taking place about a month after this.

Service installation to the Warara Street residential subdivision will follow on from the completion of Boonderoo Road, followed by Pilkena/Yaruga Streets. All electrical, water & sewer materials for these subdivisions have been ordered with the exception of the two electrical transformers that will be required. The Shire has been working closely with Rio Tinto to develop the specifications for the transformers and is hoping to have these finalised within the next week or two. The transformers can then be ordered and, although a delivery time cannot be confirmed until specifications are known, it is expected that this will be fall in line with the rest of the service installation.

The subdivisions represent the first major land release in Tom Price for some 28 years, and a number of unexpected hurdles have been encountered at each stage of the process. This has been a major learning curve for all parties but has

enabled processes and systems to be developed that will streamline future land projects. The Shire appreciates the patience of purchasers who are understandably anxious to know when their new housing and industrial blocks will be available. They can be assured that all subdivisions will be completed as soon as possible, and of course have the peace of mind that their contracts allow them to terminate the sale after six months if titles have not been issued.

A Tom Price resident has been fined $2,500.00 and ordered to pay $9,270.70 costs by the local Magistrates court for failing to make his swimming pool safe. The owner of a residential property in Tom Price refused several directions from the Shire of Ashburton to remove a vine on his pool fence that the Shire considered a safety risk.

TheChiefExecutiveOfficer,Mr.JeffBreen said, the Shire had sought

to have the matter resolved out of court but the owner simply would not comply. “Pool safety is the primary goal for the Shire and this prosecution demonstrates the willingness of the Shire to ensure a safe living environment for the community” said Mr. Breen.

Mr Breen said that the Shire inspected pools every four years to ensure all fences, gates, skimmer boxes, water

quality etc comply with swimming pool regulations.

“A swimming pool is defined as any structure which contains water deeper than 300mm and is used for human aquatic activity. A fence must be erected, be at least 1200mm high, with no climbable objects within a 1200mm span from the top of the fence. The gate must also open away from the swimming pool,” he said.

A further update will be provided once the specifications for the residential subdivision transformers have been finalised and delivery is known. In the meantime, any purchasers or stakeholders that have concerns about any aspect of the developments are welcome to contact Anika Serer, Land Development & Marketing Coordinator, at the Shire of Ashburton on0891884444oremail [email protected]

Boonderoo Road Subdivision works

Hefty fine for Tom Price resident failing to make swimming pool safe

For more information please contact your local council or you can also obtain information from www.buildingcommission.wa.gov.au/bc/BrochuresBuildingfactsSheets.

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PrOjECT OFFICE VISITIng HOurS:

For queries visit the Town Centre Project Office, via the gates off Stadium road, between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays or phone the Project Administrator, Sharon Morley on 0408 086 789.

We are all pleased to see the steel fabrication completed and ready for final painting.

Soffits will be fitted within the next few weeks which will add some colour to the walkways.

The beginning works for the play area will soon commence with play equipment being installed in the northern end of the walkway (the bakery end).

Canopies outside the Westpac Bank will be completed and the beginning of the water feature that sits in front of the bank will soon be installed. The feature is a large metal bowl that will sit on a rock as water trickles from it.

Town Centre revitalisationA great result is the relocation of established trees that have been maintained in the centre of the project site for some months now. They have survived the transplants and we are pleased to have them remain as a part of the environment of our town centre.

SAFE Tom Price Fundraiser stall at August Market DaySAFE Tom Price & Paraburdoo branch had a fundraiser Sat 27th Aug as part of the Shire Market Day.

We sold cupcakes, stubby coolers, pens, wristbands, raffle tickets and had our local pets available for adoption attend during the morning. We were able to raise $250 which will go towards our foster pets now and in the future, as well as assist with the general running costs. We were also able to show off our fantastic new sign, donated by Iron Fox Signs & Graphics. We would also like to thank thebusinessesthatprovidedprizesforourraffle,BodylineGym,Pilbara Food Services, Taku Taylor-Fitness and Westpac.

Mercede fox

SAFE Tom Price & Paraburdoo Coordinator

0437511692

Stage One updateOctober 2011

Over the coming two weeks we will see:• Thecompletionofallsteel

fabrication works.• Playequipmentinstalledatthe

Northern end of works.• Thepaintingofcanopies.• Soffitinstallation.

The following weeks we should have:• Basicshapingofthesurfaceareas.• Thestartofnewpavementsat

the west and east ends and the visitors centre.

There will be a multitude of trades working day and night over the next few weeks with dramatic advances within the development.

Soffits will soon be fitted on the steel structures

Mine Tours, BBQ lunch, giveaways for the kids.Saturday 12 November 20119am to 3pmDiamond Club at Tijuna Oval

For more please information contact Rheannan Bloem at [email protected] or 9143 3579.

Tom Price family open day


indigenous opportunity at Fortescue’s Solomon hubThe Martu Idja Banyjima people (MIB) of the central Pilbara region have entered into a joint venture with

Morris Corporation (Morris), to provide industrial catering and facilities management services at Fortescue

Metals Group’s Solomon iron ore project, 70 kms north of Tom Price.

“The $20 million plus contract awarded to a joint venture between MIB and Morris Corporation for the delivery of catering services at the 1,300 person Dally and Castle Camps at the Solomon Hub mine is an excellent result for all parties.

“Fortescue is committed to supporting the business aspirations of Native Title Groups and such a contract will deliver commercial returns and employment opportunities for MIB,” he said.

The arrangement will see MIB and Morris managing two camps known as Castle and Dally, both located close to the Solomon mine site. Morris already operates Fortescue’s Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek villages.

Morris’s Executive General Manager Peter Howard is optimistic about the possibilities of the agreement.

“This is the first operating joint venture we’ve been involved in. It’s a good initiative; Morris will provide the technical expertise and business development advice,” he said.

MIB will be encouraging local Aboriginal people to take up employment in the camps in a variety of different jobs. AWC Carey Training has been engaged by MIB CateringPtyLtd(theMIBJVparty)todeliver the necessary training programs to ensure participants are ready for work.

It is expected that the indigenous component of the workforce will reach approximately 20% over the next 12 months.

Carmen Murdock, MIB Catering Director said the opportunity was a great win for the MIB people and its neighbouring communities. “Awarding of the Castle and Dally camps is a significant stepping stone for the MIB community and provides real job opportunities for indigenous people of the Pilbara. I’m especially excited about the opportunities for women that this agreement will create,” she said.

Fortescue’s Principal Aboriginal Advisor Heath Nelson is also pleased with the deal.

(L – R) Fortescue’s Aboriginal Liaison Heath Nelson, Morris Business Development Manager WA Ken Rule, Morris Executive General Manager WA Peter Howard, MIB Enterprises Business Lending & Support Officer Carmen Murdock

fortescue is committed to supporting the business aspirations of native Title Groups and such a contract will deliver commercial returns and employment opportunities for miB…

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CPR CourseSports Pavilion Clem Thompson Oval, Tom Price Wednesday 26 October 9am to 1pm






CPR CourseSports Pavilion Clem Thompson Oval, Tom Price Wednesday 26 October 9am to 1pm




Murdoch university Chiropractic students visit the PilbaraThe annual visit to the Pilbara region by eight final year chiropractic students from Murdoch University

was again a resounding success.

This event has been made possible for the last five years by the generous sponsorship provided by Rio Tinto and NRW and supported logistically by the Shire of Ashburton and various Indigenous communities and corporations.

MurdochUniversity’sSchoolofChiropractic and Sports Science encourages students to undertake a broad range of clinical experiences prior to graduation.

The visits aim to build long-term relationships with local Aboriginal people in the hope of delivering ongoing care to them, our employees and the community.

The free clinics were situated in Tom Price at the Doug Talbot Park (‘Bird Park’) next to the visitor centre and in Paraburdoo Hospital.

VisitswerealsomadetoJigalongand Wakathuni communities with the support of Gumala, IBN and PuntuKurnu Medical Service (PAMS).

XO Laptops for Tom Price Primary SchoolNot-for-profit organisation, One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Australia, has deployed a total of 50 purpose-built

educational XO laptops for learning to year three students attending Tom Price Primary School in remote

Western Australia.

The XOs were donated to the school by Sodexo Australia – one of three such provisions of XOs that Sodexo has made for remote Western Australian children.

Deployed as part of a sustainable maintenance and support program, the XOs are designed to increase student engagement in the classroom and improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for the young users.

Principal of Tom Price Primary School, Lisa Ledger, is an advocate of the program and has extended her gratitude to Sodexo and OLPC Australia for providing the unique technology to her students.

“The excitement and interest on the children’s faces when they use their XOs says it all,” Lisa said. “OLPC Australia

understands the remote teaching context and has been a great support to our school – I would like to see every child at Tom Price Primary, and in the region, receive an XO laptop to improve their learning experience.”

Sodexo Australia spokesperson, Wendy Dawson, said that Sodexo is committed to supporting sustainable programs that provide tangible benefits to local communities.

“Sodexo is proud to play an integral role in initiating the OLPC Australia program in Tom Price,” Wendy said. “Sodexo shares OLPC Australia’s philosophy that we need to invest in the next generation of Indigenous leaders, and one of the best investments we can make is in education and social enterprise.”

Tom Price Primary School Students Jacharia Parker, Nathaniel Black, Tyren Henare and Abbey Shepherd are introduced to their XO laptops

The high demand for the service is demonstrated by the popularity of the free chiropractic clinics and the enthusiasm shown by people accessing the service; 829 free consultations were provided to local residents, mine workers and members of Indigenous communities over two weeks.

The ongoing value of the educational experience is illustrated by the observation that three previous participants of the trips now practice in Tom Price and Newman.

OLPC Australia is calling on other remote Primary schools to register for its program. To find out more, visit: edu.laptop.org.au

Tailored training workshop for community or sporting groups and organisations

Our Community

Tuesday 8 November 2011 Community Centre, Tamarind Street, Tom Price

6.00-6.30pm dinner 6.30-9.30pm workshop session

Dinner and refreshments provided. No registration fee.To register or for more information contact Rheannan Bloem, Community advisor: [email protected] or 9143 3579

A hands-on workshop

that provides the tools to

significantly strengthen

an organisations ability

to survive and thrive in

the community.

Strategic Planning

workshop



Tailored training workshop for community or sporting groups and organisations

Our Community

Tuesday 8 November 2011 Community Centre, Tamarind Street, Tom Price

6.00-6.30pm dinner 6.30-9.30pm workshop session

Dinner and refreshments provided. No registration fee.To register or for more information contact Rheannan Bloem, Community advisor: [email protected] or 9143 3579

A hands-on workshop

that provides the tools to

significantly strengthen

an organisations ability

to survive and thrive in

the community.

Strategic Planning

workshop

For a Good ReadParanormal Romance:

Shift – The Shifters

Author:RachelVincent

An enchanting escapist fairy tale:

Water for elephants

Author: Sara Gruen

Book ClubMeets every month for lots of discussion about recommended books. This time we read: A Tiny Bit Marvellous by Dawn French and The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do.

Ratings were mixed but everybody loved Anh Do’s autobiography.

Latest Kids BooksBear and Chook by the sea: tale about courage and friendly comfort Author: Lisa Shanahan & Emma Quay

Waggit forever: based on real life adventures of a plucky little puppy Author: Peter Howe

New Non-FictionA touching read about a migrant’s miscarriage of justice:

Oranges and Sunshine

Author: Margaret Humphreys

MichaelJackson’sjourneytofame:

M. Jackson – Ultimate Music Legend

Author: Katherine Krohn

Tom Price Library also had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Mrs. Bouwer’s Year 1 class from North Tom Price Primary School. They enjoyed listening to “The Frog and the Princess” book and made some colorful crowns to wear around for the rest of the day. They were wonderfully behaved and we would love to see them all again soon.

Story TimeCome along to Rhyme Time, every Monday at 11.00am. This session is suitable for young children.

Story Time with a craft activity is every Friday 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend this popular session.

Story Time is free and you don’t need to be a member to participate, just come along and enjoy. Parents/Carers and children are welcome to attend either/both sessions.

Tom Price Library News

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Deborah’s resume is peppered with variety. She studied Social Science (Youth Work) at Edith Cowan University before embarking on a career in youth services. After university she took on a six month contract implementing a family/teen mediation service, which led to a role assisting in the development of youth programs for the City of Joondalup.Deborah showed an aptitude for counselling, becoming senior counsellor for the North Metropolitan Community Drug Service Team.

She went on to become State Coordinator for School Drug Education in Western Australia.A stint overseas working as Manager for Youth Services on the Disney Cruise Lines in Florida was an adventure that added to her experience. She spent several months organising the delivery of fun programs to over 1000 children each cruise and managing a staff of over 55.

Deborah returned home to Perth to take up the position of State Co-ordinator for the Asthma Friendly Schools Program, eventually becoming the Community Education Manager for the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia.Deborah has often used her spare time to volunteer – creating costumes and makeup at her local calisthenics club and working as a telephone counsellor for pregnancy issues. She also holds a heavy duty drivers license.

Catching pirranah on the Amazon while on holiday in South America earlier this year.

Community Consultation for the 10 Year Strategic Community PlanThe Shire of Ashburton is currently preparing their Strategic Community Plan. This plan will look forward towards the next 10 Years

across the Shire.A major focus in the planning stages is the community consultation process

which will be conducted through the various Shire locations during the month of

September 2011.The aim of this Strategic Community Plan is to facilitate and implement sustainable

economic growth, improved services and infrastructure and to reflect the community’s needs within the Shire. The Shire of Ashburton will be known not only

as a wonderful tourist destination and major mining centre, but a great place to work

and live.

The Shire of Ashburton welcomes new Executive Manager of Community Services, Deborah Wilkes. Deborah brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role – with experience managing youth and community projects from Perth to Florida.

Profile: Deborah Wilkes, Executive Manager Community Services

Deborah’s most recent post as Manager of Community Services for the City of Subiaco topped off her extensive community management experience. Her skills and experience will be put to good use in her role in community services – bringing a new approach and innovative ideas that are welcomed by the Shire.

Deborah has often used the little spare time she had to volunteer…

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Tom Price Operations Family Day

Tom Price OperationsI am pleased to confirm we are organising a family day for the community of Tom Price to join us on a free guided mine tour of our operations. A barbeque lunch will also be provided to all participants following each mine tour.

Three sessions are currently scheduled to run from 9.00am – 3.00pm on Saturday 12 November 2011. Buses will depart from the Diamond Club on Willow road at 9am, 11am and 1pm.

As numbers are limited you will need to nominate to attend this event. If you and your family are interested in attending, please complete the attached expressions of interest form and return to Rheannan Bloem, Community advisor, PO Box 22 Tom Price, or email to [email protected] no later than Friday14October2011.

Please note: If the interest received exceeds our transport capacity, we will consider arranging a second Family day in 2012.

Proposed details are outlined following;

Draft itinerary9.00am Buses leave Tom Price Diamond Club for Mine Tour 1

10.30am Buses return to Diamond Club, guests from Tour 1 welcome to stay for BBQ provided

11.00am Buses leave Tom Price Diamond Club for Mine Tour 2

12.30pm Buses return to Diamond Club, guests from Tour 2 welcome to stay for BBQ provided

1.00pm Buses leave Tom Price Diamond Club for Mine Tour 3

2.30pm Buses return to Diamond Club, guests from Tour 3 welcome to stay for BBQ provided

information/guidelines• No children under five years permitted due to pit

tour requirements.• FamilydaysareopentoallTomPricecommunitymembers.• Closedinshoes,longsleevedcollaredshirtandlong

trousers are mandatory.• Nojewellery.• Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)willbeprovidedto

all participants.

Regards Mick Green Acting general manager, Tom Price and Marandoo operations

eXPReSSiON OF iNTeReST

Tom Price Operations Family DayPErSOnAL DETAILS

full Name Date of Birth

Please circle your preferred session: Tour 1 – 9.00am Tour 2 – 11.00am Tour 3 – 1.00pm

Please return form to:Att: Rheannan BloemRio Tinto Iron Ore, PO Box 22 Tom Price WA 6751

Your contact email:

To be received no later than friday 14 October 2011


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