inside ashburton - july 2011

INSIDE

Inside this issue

Shire President Report 2

Gumula Report 2

Pet Profile 3

Tom Price Community News 4

Onslow Community News 5

Paraburdoo Community News 6

Pannawonica Community News 6

Rio Tinto Community Information 7

Out & About 8

The Shire of Ashburton remains optimistic about Onslow’s water situation following Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) approval of the $25 billion Wheatstone gas project in mid-June.

The announcement coincided with Environment Minister Bill Marmion’s promise of a $9 million upgrade of Onslow’s cane river borefield during an official meeting in Onslow recently.

EPA chairman Paul Vogel said the EPA had recommended that the $25 billion proposal could be implemented with stringent conditions to limit environmental impacts.

“The assessment of this proposal was complex

as it involves impacts and risks to thousands of hectares of marine and terrestrial habitat and significant greenhouse gas emissions,” Vogel said.

“It includes one of Australia’s largest marine dredging campaigns, with dredging of 48 million cubic metres over 3-4 years with impacts and risks to tropical marine habitat including coral reefs. Greenhouse emissions equivalent to 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year are also proposed.

“The dredging program alone is equivalent to filling Subiaco Oval to the top of the goal posts more than 120 times.”

Vogel said a comprehensive set of environmental conditions had been recommended, including an agreed offsets package, to give a high level of confidence that the EPA’s environmental objectives could be met.

However Shire of Ashburton president Greg Musgrave said although the upgrade was a positive step forward it would not address Onslow’s future water needs.

“The EPA’s approval of Wheatstone brings the project closer to fruition, making water vitally important for the town of Onslow and investors in the project,” Musgrave said.

“We need to accommodate a projected population increase of 2700. As it stands, building contractors cannot obtain a license without more water connections so this hugely profitable project could be stalled.”

The cane river borefield upgrade will create an additional 160 water connections and is only estimated to sustain Onslow’s growing population for two years.

Musgrave said he was deeply concerned about the future availability of water in Onslow and hoped that the EPA’s decision would provide impetus for investment in a solution.

“The approval of Wheatstone is fantastic news for the Shire of Ashburton and the town of Onslow,” Musgrave said.

“This decision should provide the government and investors across the globe with encouragement that this project is real and will happen.”

Art wows crowd - Page 8Ashburton in Canberra - Page 4No fuel in town - Page 4

JULY 2011

Onslow’s future water availability deepens as EPA gives go-ahead to Wheatstone

Onslow’s water issue could have adverse effects if it’s not addressed before development at Wheatstone begins.

A study has been announced to determine the potential of developing a marine-based Common User Facility (CUF) in the Pilbara.

Upcoming projects such as Gorgon, Wheatstone, Browse and Ichthys will require this infrastructure for subsea installation and ongoing inspection, maintenance and repair work for more than 30 years and by investing in this common-use infrastructure, the State will encouraging the development of local industries to service these projects.

The study will focus on identifying potential locations and the type of facilities and infrastructure needed to support the growth and development of the oil and gas, resources, defence, housing, building and

construction industries. Although it is not clear where the CUF

would be located, Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien had identified either Anketell Port or Port Hedland’s Lumsden Point as the most appropriate sites to house common use infrastructure in the Pilbara.

“The Pilbara is one of Australia’s most important economic zones, and resource projects under way or planned in the region represent significant opportunities for expansion,” he said.

“The study was promoted by the Western Australian Government’s recognition of the need to further develop the economic base in the Pilbara.

Story continued on Page 3.

Marine-based CUF facility

I had a chat to some of the tourists stranded at the Tom Price service station when it ran out of fuel last week. It was an insight into what will happen if Shell doesn’t lift its game. Tourists love Tom Price but they will bypass it if they get word from other travellers that the service station is unreliable. Shell have really slacked off and we will be on their backs until they take action on the recurrent fuel shortages and upgrade the service station. Enough is enough. When tourists start setting up chairs outside the servo because they can’t go any further you know things can’t get much worse.

On a more positive note, we were pleased with the EPA’s timing in announcing their conditional approval of the Wheatstone gas

project. Prior to the announcement we enjoyed a visit from the Minister for Environment and Water, Bill Marmion, in Onslow. He committed to upgrading the cane river borefield – a good start but by no means the answer to Onslow’s water issue. We are hoping that, as the project forges ahead, the State Government will start to take Onslow’s water shortage seriously and invest in a sustainable solution that goes beyond two years. All in all, it was good to have an MP up here as they don’t often take the trouble to visit the Pilbara.

We are coming up to a busy time of the year in the Shire of Ashburton and want to ensure the community is informed of what’s going on. Earlier this month we held a communications workshop with Rio Tinto to discuss how we

can improve our communications on joint projects like the Tom Price town revitalisation. It was great to sit down with the Rio Tinto communities team and talk about ways we can get the word out about all the great stuff that is happening around the Shire. It’s fantastic to know that Rio Tinto and the Shire are on the same page when it comes to communications.

Greg Musgrave

Shire President Report

A “Voice” for our Remote Communities

For many years now Gumala Aboriginal Corporation has run a community radio station from its Tom Price headquarters broadcasting to many remote communities throughout the Pilbara region. Listeners, many of whom are our Traditional Owners, have been able to tune into

Gumala Radio to receive news, commentary, and of course a fine selection of music. Under the stewardship of local broadcaster John “Tadam” Lockyer, Gumala Radio has grown and become a popular local radio broadcaster providing a useful service. Listeners will soon be able to access Gumala Radio via the internet. This highlights the importance of radio serving remote communities and connecting people.

Radio can become an effective communication tool to build better services and improving people’s lives. The Pilbara is rapidly growing and has become the power-engine to Australia’s economy. What must not be forgotten are the tens of thousands of people who live in this area we call “home” and the need to build a sense of community. Gumala Radio tries to play a small part in achieving this social objective. Gumala Radio has tried to fill a ‘gap’ and inform listeners of what’s happening in their local area. While this may be taken for granted in the cities, country areas recognise the importance of a local broadcaster discussing everyday issues that impact on people’s lives on subjects like community civic events, social activities and road and weather

conditions. All this connects people and brings them together. Feedback from Gumala Radio’s listeners certainly demonstrates this and their appreciation for our service brings a great sense of satisfaction to all of us, knowing that people in remote communities have a “voice”.

For example, Gumala Radio can be accessed on different channels including: Bellary 101.7 FM, Roebourne 102.9 FM, Onslow 101.7 FM, Wakuthuni 104.9 FM, Youngaleena 102.1 FM, Tom Price 106.5 FM and Paraburdoo 102.9 FM.

Gumala remains committed to continuing to provide broadcasting services to our local communities and will be investing over $1 million over the next five years to expand its services and provide its listeners with useful information and music entertainment.

Steve MavChief Executive

Pet Profile

I am a very well-mannered young lady, if you tell me to sit, i will, and if you tell me to not jump up, i will stop. I do have a unique looking coat and i think this turns some people off, but don’t judge a book by its cover, i am very loving and get on well with children and adults. I also don’t mind living outside but you must come out

and say hello to me so i dont feel left out. I enjoy going for a walk on a lead, i can walk well and i won’t pull you. I have also been desexed and vaccinated so am all ready for my new home. If you go to my profile page at www.safe.asn.au “pets available”, “pets in Tom Price”, you can see my video or just call Mercede to view me locally 0428763620.

Name: LilleeLooking for: Active new family that provides me with daily walks and plenty of attentionAge: Two yearsLikes: Chasing the ball Dislikes: Being ignoredAppearance: I am a one of a kind type of girl, with a medium sized, slender body, with a white coat of dalmation spots and larger spot patches, i also have a greyhound face and floppy earsOther Pets: Prefer to be by myself, but will likely get along with another dog once i know they are my friendRelationship status: Looking for anyone, i like to play with children, and i also like myadults

A record $75 million has been made available to regional communities through a special State Government’s Royalties for Regions program funding round announced last month.

Regional development minister Brendon Grylls said the funding was being made available through the Regional Development Council for local, regional and State-wide strategic projects.

“This funding round will allow any organisation, including not-for-profit, to apply directly for grants for projects to address community and infrastructure plans,” he said.

“The first round of the new scheme has opened and regional communities are encouraged to work together to develop funding proposals.

“This funding round will focus on creating long-term sustainable change at a regional and/or State-wide level, addressing projects with a total value in excess of $500,000.”

Grylls said eligible

proposals could focus on education, health, culture and the arts, improving service delivery or improving infrastructure, to name a few.

“Anyone wishing to apply for this funding must first complete the enquiry form on the RDL website at www.rdl.wa.gov.au to ensure they are eligible,” he said.

“I encourage applicants who wish to apply, to work closely with their Regional Development Commission, which will play a significant role in the application and assessment process.”

The scheme is designed to encourage more State-wide strategic projects that will underpin development for the future of the regional Western Australia.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for local decision making to help develop better facilities, infrastructure and services that will transform regional communities,” Mr Grylls said.

Applications must be received in the RDL office or be in the RDL post box by 5pm on Friday, July 22.

Marine-based CUF facility (cont.)“There is already significant demand for CUF infrastructure in the region, and as more resource projects in the State become a reality this demand will grow even further.

A CUF in the north could potentially consist of wharves, lifting lay down areas, repair and maintenance and load-out facilities for these important industries to work closer to their developments.

Regional development minister Brendon Grylls said a potential facility would diversify the economic base in the North-West and provide more opportunities for the State’s regional communities to flourish.

“The facility could also assist in reducing the cost of building and construction in the Pilbara by providing appropriate infrastructure to assist companies to deliver housing and buildings in a more cost effective and productive manner.

“I see this potential development as an opportunity to encourage more people to live in the North-West and create sustainable communities that will further enhance this area.”

O’Brien said an initiative of this kind was not new to the State Government as the State had experience in establishing common use infrastructure to assist industry development and

investment attraction. “The project would be modelled on the very

successful CUF at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC), 30 minutes south of Perth,” he said.

“The AMC CUF provides relevant infrastructure for the oil and gas, defence, marine and resources sectors. The facility has been used by more than 100 different companies to undertake in excess of 350 multi-million dollar contracts since it first opened in 2003.

“The next step will be to form a steering committee which will continue the excellent work that has already taken place through the initial study.”

Funding injection boost

With the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) quadrupling following the allocation of $20 million from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program over the next

four years, the door has again opened for recreational boating enthusiasts to apply for the grant.

Regional development minister Brendon Grylls said an additional $5 million would also be made available each year over the four RBFS funding rounds to help meet increased demand for boating facilities in regional Western Australia.

“Boating is an incredibly popular activity in this State and the RBFS assists by helping authorities provide infrastructure to meet the growing demand,” Grylls said.

The RBFS is managed by the Department

of Transport and provides up to 75 percent of funding for new or improved facilities which benefit recreational boat users.

Eligible authorities may also apply for planning grants which result in detailed plans, cost estimates, approvals or similar for recreational boating facilities.

Since its introduction the RBFS has seen $20.2 million allocated to 282 projects throughout WA (rounds one to sixteen).

Further information about the RBFS is available at www.transport.wa.gov.au/rbfs or by contacting the RBFS project officer on 9216 8917.

Unprecedented Government funding allocated to boating enthusiasts

Tom Price Community NewsMining on show in capital

Tom Price is the only town in the Pilbara which is featuring in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra called Landmarks: People and Places across Australia. The exhibition explores a broad history of Australia through stories of places and their people. Landmarks considers 10 themes in Australian life, exploring how each has unfolded, in particular places across the country, and brings together more than 1,500 objects from 34 locations across the country. It looks at how people have engaged with landscapes, flora, fauna and technologies to

develop distinctive Australian communities. According to an interview with the curator of the museum Daniel Oakman by ABC, one of the most important aspects of the gallery was the history of iron ore mining in the Pilbara "We thought that mining needed to be represented in a national story and Tom Price is obviously hugely important because it was really the first iron ore mine that led to the end of the embargo after the Second World War," he said. Some of the items included in the Tom Price exhibition are a 15 tonne Rio Tinto rock shovel bucket and Lang Hancock's prospecting jacket.

Residents up in arms over lack of fuel in town

Local businesses were left furious and tourists stranded after the Shell service station in Tom Price ran out of fuel in mid-June marking the fourth time this has happened since May.

Shire of Ashburton president Greg Musgrave called for Shell to rectify the problem.

“This has been going on for four years and happens every tourist season,” Musgrave said.

“There are tourists stranded out in the caravan park without fuel. When they finally do move on, they will tell other tourists to avoid Tom Price because of the shortage. The word-of-mouth repercussions of this could be very damaging.”

Business owners and workers have also been affected by the shortage, with many having to drive up to five hours out of their way to fuel up in the past.

“Contractors have had enough of driving elsewhere to get fuel,” Musgrave said. It’s outrageous.”

Tourist Jim Jacobsen said he loved Tom Price but felt disheartened by the fuel issue.

“We enjoy visiting Tom Price but this has put a dampener on our trip because we’ve had to change our plans,” Jacobsen said.

“We can get by, but there are a lot of angry people out at the caravan park.”

Musgrave also expressed concern over the dilapidated state of the Tom Price service station.

“The amount of money the service station generates is quite significant so you’d think Shell would be keen to reinvest in it by removing potholes and upgrading bowsers,” he said.

“The situation is affecting our credibility as a shire and our ability to provide for the many tourists who visit the area.”

On the same page – Collaborative workshops

The Shire of Ashburton joined with Rio Tinto in a move to strengthen communications during a workshop held in Tom Price recently. Outcomes of the workshop included a commitment to collaborative community engagement and a review of current communication models. Shire of Ashburton president Greg Musgrave said the workshop was a vital step in uniting the messages of both parties for the good of the community.

“The workshop was about what we as a community – not just individual organisations - can do about strengthening communication,” he said. “We have so much happening in the Shire right now and we are committed to maximising the opportunities that are available to this region.

“This workshop cemented the fact that the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto are on the same page when it comes to getting the word out about these opportunities.”

Rio Tinto’s Sandra Chester facilitates joint communications workshop.

The Shire of Ashburton showed support for its indigenous community by attending the Pilbara Indigenous Women’s Aboriginal Corporation’s (PIWAC) community workshop on June 14.

Held at the Wakathuni community, the workshop was one of a series of meetings called to discuss issues facing indigenous women in the Pilbara.

The Shire of Ashburton was represented by administration manager Lisa Hannagan, who said the workshop was an opportunity to involve indigenous women in the Shire’s strategic planning process.

“We are moving into a period of consultation for a ten year strategic plan and we want to consult with all our community groups during this time,”

Hannagan said.“The workshop was fantastic. It was wonderful

to be welcomed into the Wakathuni community, to share a meal with the locals and listen to their ideas.”

The PIWAC is based in Port Hedland and provides support and advocacy to Indigenous women in the Pilbara area.

Pilbara Indigenous Women’s workshop a success

The National Museum moves the rock shovel bucket, donated by Rio Tinto into the Landmarks gallery, ahead of the opening.

The Shire president wants answers to why Shell has yet again run out of fuel.

June saw in excess of 260 people come together at the community hall in Tom Price to watch and enjoy the internationally acclaimed Raw Dance Company (a Brisbane based group) perform Project X. Country Arts WA toured this show as part of their “Shows on the Go”.

It was hot, explosive and included funk tap, hip hop, acrobatics, live music, percussion and beatboxing all rolled into one.

The athleticism, ingenuity and charisma of the incredible dancers had communities jumping in their seats.

This was put on as a partnership between Rio Tinto, Tom Price Youth Centre and of course the Shire of Ashburton.

Project X was created in 2006 and is currently travelling throughout Australia, Europe and Asia and the US finishing with a 4-week season at the New Victory Theatre, New York City.

Project X - A success

Onslow Community NewsOnslow Ranger ReportThe following are on-going dog issues and need to be raised on a regular basis as the simple message has not hit home to some members of the community. If you own a dog it should be secured at your residence at all times. While it is understood that accidents do happen, having a blatant disregard for the law and other community residents by allowing your dog to roam the community, even outside the front fence on the road will not be tolerated and will attract a penalty. If your dog is found by the Shire ranger in on-leash areas without you the owner holding it by a lead and we cannot determine who its owner is, the dog will be impounded and there will be costs associated with the release of the dog. There can also be fines imposed on the offending dog owners as it is an offence to allow

any dog to wander under Section 31 of the Dog Act 1976. Littering is an ongoing concern in our town, and this is not just outside the local shops. Anything you throw on the ground is classed as littering and is a breach of the Litter Act 1979, even throwing a cigarette but down is littering. Please don’t throw rubbish on the ground it takes only a few seconds to discard of all used items properly. If you are caught doing this you could receive an on the spot fine. I have put a request in writing to some residents to please slash down all grass on their blocks to below 75mm so that their property complies with the Bush Fires Act 1954. Larger lots require a firebreak to be installed and maintained. With the rainfall we have had in recent times re-growth

has become an issue and is required to be maintained. Please also remember that you must first obtain a fire permit from the Shire Ranger if you would like to light a fire for whatever the reason during the year. Heavy fines apply if you fail to request a permit before lighting a fire as stated in the Bush Fires Act 1954. Just a reminder, the Shire’s ranger department is trapping for feral cats on the fringes of the Onslow town site, to include the rubbish tip area and on an ongoing basis. Trapping commenced from Thursday April 28, 2011 and will occur on Tuesday and Thursday nights until further notice. In addition a public notice advising of the feral cat trapping and commencement date was delivered to households via Australia Post recently. Please make sure that your domestic

cats are locked away especially on trapping nights to avoid being caught in a trap. Your cat should always be wearing an identification tag regardless, so that it can be identified in accordance with the Shire’s local laws. Finally, those who continue to ride motorbikes or drive a 4WD on the local sections of the beach that are non-permitted for off-road use will eventually be caught and fined. I myself have seen offenders coming toward me while I am walking along the beach and then turn around and ride the other way. After many investigations I am one step closer to fining you. So please, do the right thing and keep off the non-permitted areas of the beach, paying the fine will not be fun. If you have any questions in relation to the above please call the ranger at the Shire.

July 2011

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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3 4 JNR YOUTH CLUB

3pm – 5pm Shire Hall 9-‐11yrs

5 BOYS ONLY!

3pm Shire Hall 12yrs +

6 GIRLS ONLY! 3pm-‐Shire Hall

10yrs +

7 AUSSIE HOOPS PROGRAM 6-‐11yrs 3pm

8 Art & Craft Day

P & C Wine & Cheese Night

9 PASSION OF THE PILBARA FAMILY

FESTIVAL

10 PASSION OF THE PILBARA FAMILY

FESTIVAL

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12 SHIRE

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

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14 V SWANS

NETBALL CLINICS

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NETBALL CLINICS

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Back to school

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28 AUSSIE HOOPS PROGRAM 6-‐11yrs 3pm

29 OPEN YOUTH CLUB

6pm – 9pm 11yrs +

Dinner Provided

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ONSLOW NETBALL VISIT

Thursday 14 July

TIME SESSION FOCUS AM Tracey to arrive in Onslow 1.00 – 2.00pm Net Set GO! Session 5 -‐ 10 Year Olds 2.00 – 3.00pm Sub-‐Junior Session 10 -‐ 13 Year Olds 3.30 – 4.30pm Youth Session 17 & Unders Break 5.00 – 7.00pm Coaches in the Field – Ball Handling Skills Coaches (youth/Senior

ages Welcome 7.00 – 8.00pm Senior Session Open age athletes

Friday 15 July

TIME SESSION FOCUS 10.00 – 12 noon Umpiring & Rules Session Umpires Lunch 1.00 – 2.00pm Matchplay 5 – 10 Year Olds 2.00 – 3.00pm Matchplay 11 – 17 Year Olds Break 4.00 – 6.00pm Coaches in the Field – Footwork Skills Coaches

Saturday 16 July

TIME SESSION FOCUS 8.30am Healthy Breakfast Everyone 9.30 – 11.00am All Ages Matchplay (so everyone mixing in

for a bit of fun – could even open up to brothers and dads, get the guys involved??)

All Ages

11.00 – 1.00pm Umpiring Session and or Coaching TBC Umpires/Coaches 1.00pm Lunch 2.00 – 4.00pm Youth Development Squad Session 12 to 17 year olds/ New

senior players welcome Note: Age groups may vary to suit numbers and we encourage adults to attend any skill development session for their own development.

Parents/family members please feel free to support and attend Net Set Go programs and learn some

techniques to support their children’s development outside of the program.

Everyone is invited to attend a weekend of fun and fine food at the 2011 ‘Passion of the Pilbara’ Festival.

The festival will be held in Onslow on July 9-10 and will include an array of activities for the whole family.

Perth chef Peter Manifis, who grew up in Onslow, will cook up a storm using a variety of local and exotic produce. Local ‘bush food’ will be gathered and cooked in a traditional fire pit in the centre of the community garden.

There will be Akwaaba African

drumming workshops, henna art, mask making, pop painting, magicians, clowns and loads of rides for the kids.

Saturday night’s festivities will include fireworks at the war memorial followed by a Lady Gaga and Rihanna concert at the town oval.

Come along and enjoy Onslow’s big event.

Onslow gears up for 'Passion of the Pilbara'

Pannawonica Community News

Paraburdoo Community News

A charity run was held in early July to raise much needed funds for Neuroscience Australia and heighten awareness of all neurological body conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, depression and autism

The event was named after Paraburdoo ultra runner Bridget Bell’s mother, Wendy Leonard, who is suffering from a neurological disorder and sadly sometimes can’t even remember her family.

The run challenged participants both physically and mentally and took the audacious on an 80km journey which started in Tom Price and culminated in Paraburdoo. Daughter Bell and Barbara Wood ran the 80kms from Tom Price to Paraburdoo and Toni Radcliffe completed her first ultra-marathon of 50km in support of Bridget and her mother.

First time distance runners Desiree Plested, Vicki Sherwell, Tiffany Tyler also participated in

their first major teams event lead by Taku Taylor. “We want this run to be something that gives

everyone who supports us a great understanding that we are prepared to punish our bodies, punish our minds and push through the hard parts to show we are serious in bringing help to those who absolutely cannot help themselves,” a posting read on the Wendy Leonard’s angels fundraising page.

Angels on foot for charity run

New residents of Pannawonica were formally welcomed to town in early June at the first welcome morning tea of 2011. Held at the Pannawonica sports slub, the event was well received by the community, with almost 70 people attending.

Hosted by Rio Tinto mine operation’s manager Ben Wessely, attendees mingled and chatted, with a delicious morning tea provided by the Pannawonica sports club.The next welcome morning tea will be held in August.

Pannawonica welcomes newcomers to town

Flights were grounded to a halt last month as passengers all over the country faced mounting flight delays, following a volcanic eruption in Chile which shot plumes of ash into the air that made its way across the Atlantic and Indian oceans before reaching Australia’s airspace.

Qanta, QantasLink, Jetstar and Jetconnect were cancelled along with numerous other carriers as a safety precaution, which in turn caused major disruptions across the network.

Paraburdoo residents were among many who suffered the flow-on effect of the volcano with Qantas deferring flights in and out of the Perth airport. Perth Airport and the Bureau of Meteorology’s volcanic ash advisory centre continued to monitor the movement of the volcanic ash cloud across Western Australia and the next day flights into and out of Paraburdoo had resumed as normal as the volcanic ash cloud cleared and moved off to the south.

Frustrated Paraburdoo residents among thousands across the country

Laura Patrick, Stephanne Dann, Corinne Bateman, Michaela Williams.

Natalie Jordan, Kirsten Hawkins, Michaela Williams, Sonya Starr.

Paraburdoo residents were among thousands left stranded at airports recently.

SAFE Paraburdoo and Tom Price raised over $1000 in both towns recently when they held fundraisers to assist animals in need.

The sale of cupcakes, stubby coolers, wristbands and toys for cats and dogs were a particular hit with the punters.

SAFE’s Mercede Fox thanked Taku Taylor-Fitness and Paraburdoo Run Club for their involvement in the Paraburdoo fundraiser.

“The event went particularly well and raised over $1000 with money still coming in,” she said.

“There were lots of people there with dogs, rats and even a pony, it was so much fun. The swim club did a morning tea and everyone had a great time.”

Fox said money raised from both events had gone to the main SAFE branch in Karratha.

“It is great to see such fantastic support for our local animal rescue group which is run mostly through volunteers who work hard to ensure no pets are euthanised,” Fox said.

For further details on pets available for adoption in your local area visit www.safe.asn.au

Owners and their pets flock to fundraiser

The next shire council meeting will be held:

Date: Wednesday, 20 July 2011 Time: 3pmPlace: Ashburton Hall Ashburton Avenue, Paraburdoo

For an application form for a stall or for more information about the festival events please contact Linda McCarthy on 0408 606 349 or at [email protected]

For further information

Opening of festival week Ball - celebrating 40 years

Friday 29 July

Judging of people’s exhibit Photography workshop

Tuesday 2 August

Photography workshop Acrylic painting mediums workshop Indigenous painting

Wednesday 3 August Wine & cheese evening to present awards for the exhibit

Acrylic painting mediums workshop Indigenous painting

Thursday 4 August

Festival opens at the Clem Thompson Oval Family Night, 5pm - 10.30pm

Fireworks display Stone Circle Band Tom Price’s Got Talent contest Sideshows Stalls People’s exhibit open to public at the Community Centre, 10am - 7pm

Baby contest open to the public - voting at the Community Centre - gold coin donation per vote

Friday 5 August

Festival opens at the Clem Thompson Oval, 9am - 11.30pm

Street parade Fashion parade Tom Price’s Got Talent contest Motor X show Local performers Lulu show Face painting Arty’s Brellas Jewellery workshop Circus Challenge Stone Circle Diesel People’s exhibit open to public at the Community Centre, 10am - 3pm

Saturday 6 August

Festival Family Day opens at the Clem Thompson Oval, 9.30am - 3pm

Lucky dips Face painting Wall climbing and trampoline bungy Tug of war Bouncy castle Arty’s Brellas Jewellery workshop Lots of fun races Stalls Sideshows

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INSIDE

What’s Happening in August

4 – 7 August – Peoples Exhibit/Art Exhibition

5 – 7 August – Jarndunmunha Nameless Festival

8 August – Agenda close for council meeting

9 August – 2011 Census

15 August – Woman’s netball 1st Semi final

17 August – Council meeting in Tom Price

20 August – Onslow Rodeo

21 – 27 August – Mackerel Islands Annual

Leisurecat/Fishing Comp.

21 August - Junior soccer grand final - Area W Oval

22 August – Woman’s netball 2nd Semi final

26 – 28 August – Onslow basketball carnival

29 August – Woman’s netball grand final - TBC

29 August - Junior netball grand final - Area W netball courts

Tom Price art lovers were treated to a night of colour and culture at the PACT art exhibition opening night on Friday June 17.

The PACT (Pilbara Artists Coming Together) exhibition was hosted by the Tom Price Hotel Motel and featured a diverse array of local artists.

Co-ordinator Linda Babao said the opening night was the most successful yet.

“Around 250 people attended over the whole night, which is pretty impressive,” Babao said.

“This is our fifth exhibition and we have exceeded sales from previous years. One quarter of the art has already been sold.”

Babao said the group was delighted with the feedback the exhibition had received so far.

“We have had wonderful comments – particularly from tourists writing in the visitors book,” she said.

“I met an artist from Newcastle who said he would have to recheck the fact that his city has the greatest percentage of artists per capita in Australia. Tom Price has got to be up there!”

The PACT art group began with 18 people five years ago and now boasts 30 members – a number that continues to grow.

Babao said the group had fulfilled its purpose in uniting and encouraging local artists.

“The quality of work improves each year because artists come along to these exhibitions and are inspired by the work of others. It’s a fantastic group to be part of.”

Artist Kate Cunliffe won the opening night People's choice award.Greg Musgrave and Tom Price Central Primary School principal Lisa Ledger.

Natalie Briney with her painting Angel.

Helen Gordon with her painting.

inside ashburton - july 2011

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