inside ashburton july 2015

Commemorating community champions in Paraburdoo 3

Apply now for community funding 5

The Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership 6

Public access to new flights between Onslow and Perth 7

Picnic Days wow residents 9

Pannawonica welcomes Blue Dog 9

Nameless Festival 11

An amazing Karijini ExperienceThose lucky enough to have attended the 2015 Karijini Experience have been left with incredible memories of intimate performances from international stars, traditional owners and talented artists, all against the backdrop of Karijini National Park. With attendees hailing from surrounding towns, interstate and overseas, some stayed for the whole weekend and those who didn’t are already planning for next year.

Heavy rain from ex-tropical cyclone Quang altered proceedings slightly, but testament to the character of those in attendance – nothing dampened their spirits. Deborah Cheetham’s performance, which was moved from the Gorge, was completely spellbinding and had everyone glued to their seats. Otherwise, workshops simply moved undercover, with Cathy Finch’s photography sessions benefiting from the dramatic clouds and flowing water, giving even locals a rare glimpse at the national park in flood.

When the perfect Pilbara weather emerged on Sunday everyone was ready to celebrate, and that they did, with a wine matched six course degustation presented by Mark Olive. The celebrations continued well into the night, with an impromptu jam session led by Stephen Pigram and the talented boys from Marble Bar. Dr Alan Duffy then had everyone out under the night sky, celebrating what he believes to be one of the Pilbara’s greatest natural assets.

The Moonrise Lounge on Monday night was a spectacle, with Stephen Pigram performing ‘Mimi’ as the full moon appeared over the horizon. It was a wonderful way to see out the weekend of events, with the location promising more to come in the next few years.

Students from Tom Price’s Graeme Farmer Foundation spent Thursday night and Friday at Karijini, gaining a sense of themselves and their ability to achieve through a series of workshops with the likes of Deborah Cheetham who sang with them in Kalamina Gorge after her sound check.

Pilbara Institute students were also instrumental to the success of the event, as they worked alongside event organisers and Karijini Eco Retreat staff, to gain accreditation in their hospitality and tourism course.

The 2016 Karijini Experience promises to be bigger and better again and will be held from the 15-22 April, in the second week of the term 1 school holidays. Make sure you plan to stay around, as this event has already proved, this is what memories are made of.

Karijini stargazing. Photo courtesy of LE’s Photography.

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NAIDOC is an opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and society.

Across the Shire there will be a range of events and we invite everyone to come and experience the traditional stories, food and dance, and enjoy all that these cultures bring to our community.

Paraburdoo will celebrate NAIDOC on Saturday 4 July with a lunchtime ceremony on the grassed area in front of the library. Following the opening ceremony and flag-raising, the community can enjoy a variety of activities including craft, a damper competition, tasting table as well as live entertainment from a number of local artists. On Saturday 11 July Paraburdoo Drive In will screen a double feature of Bran Nue Dae and The Sapphires.

Festivities in Tom Price will begin on Sunday 5th July with a Welcome to Country, raising of the flags and followed by live music, traditional storytelling, boomerang decorating, dot painting, and basket weaving.

NAIDOC celebrations planned across the Shire

A native tasting table will offer samples of Indigenous gourmet delights including Kangaroo, Crocodile and Emu sausages, unique sauces and jams as well as a variety of freshly baked bush muffins.

Activities will continue into the evening with a community social event featuring live entertainment from the popular Aboriginal band the ‘Bartlett Brothers’, as well as Ulla Shay and Daniel Riches. Free hamburgers, sausage sizzle, vegetarian patties and drinks will be on offer and the kids can be kept busy on the jumping castle. The following weekend, on Sunday 12 July, The Sapphires will screen at the Tom Price Drive In.

In Pannawonica the community is invited to experience, enjoy and celebrate Indigenous culture on Thursday 2 July with a variety of interesting and fun activities. A formal ceremony will open the event and will be followed by a delicious lunch, kid’s crafts, jewellery making and damper cooking. Traditional artefacts will be on display as well as a local arts stall. Later in the afternoon, you can unwind with a movie in the Mayu Mayu centre, where The Sapphires will be screening.

This activity met Community Goal 3 of the Corporate Business Plan, Unique Heritage & Environment.

Everyone is invited to join in the NAIDOC celebrations.

NAIDOC image courtesy of Gumala Aboriginal Corporation.

On Friday the fun continues out at Pannawonica Hill (Parla-Pooni) with a fishing competition, followed with a feast cooked by local Kuruma Marthudunera people.

Festivities in each town will finish with a closing ceremony to be led by traditional land owners.

NAIDOC celebrations are funded in partnership with Rio Tinto, the Shire of Ashburton and Nintirri with support from the Yinhawangka Community, Eastern Guruma, IBN, Gumala, Kuruma Marthudunera and Tom Price Youth Centre.

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Commemorating community champions in Paraburdoo‘Judy Woodvine Oval’, ‘Quentin Broad Swimming Pool’ and ‘Train Park’ have officially become part of the landscape in Paraburdoo, after recent naming ceremonies were held in each location.

Shire President Kerry White explains the extensive research that was undertaken to ensure the proposed names were historically and socially relevant to the Paraburdoo community. “We held community consultation sessions and also consulted with Landgate and the Geographic Names Committee (GNC),” affirmed Cr White.

As a result, it was put forward to the GNC that the ‘Top Oval’ playing fields be renamed as ‘Judy Woodvine Oval’; the Paraburdoo swimming pool to be officially named the ‘Quentin Broad Swimming Pool’ and the playground area of ‘Meeka Park’ to be renamed as ‘Train Park.’

Judy Woodvine lived in Paraburdoo for 39 years. During this time, she tirelessly contributed to the local community. Just some of her commitments included helping out with junior sports, acting as a P&C committee member for nearly 20 years and volunteering at the Drive In movie kiosk for 15 years.

During her speech at the naming ceremony Judy recalled her wonderful memories and how the community always rallied together in support.

“Paraburdoo has been so good to me, and most of my life has been spent in this pretty and isolated hub. I’ve had the pleasure of watching many of my grandchildren live and grow before moving on to other places.

My children have all participated in the wide variety of sports and activities and I’ve been a keen sideline supporter, volunteer and committee member,” said Mrs Woodvine.

“I am humbled by the recognition in having this sports ground named in my honour and appreciate the efforts of so many others who have helped make Paraburdoo a very special place.”

The late Quentin Broad was equally dedicated to the town. Mr Broad lived in Paraburdoo from 1994 to 2005 and touched many lives as he volunteered his time to assist within many community organisations. He was heavily involved in keeping junior sports up and running, from teeball to swimming, softball and touch football.

Quentin’s wife Terrell and family attended the ceremony and paid tribute to the amazing contributions of her late husband.

“Living in Paraburdoo would have to have been without a doubt the best years of our family life,” said Mrs Broad. “We as a family are so proud and honoured, it is a heartwarming gesture for us as a family and a community to know that a part of Quentin will forever be in Paraburdoo.”

During the official opening of Train Park, Cr Ivan Dias gave a historical overview of the origins of the iconic engine.

As the story goes Bill Green lived in Meeka Avenue during the 70s and, without fences, this parkland became the backyard for the local children. Bill was a handy and imaginative person and decided to create a park where kids could play and families could be together. As part of this plan, Bill decided to construct an engine which would form part of the play equipment.

In 1978, with help from a number of locals and work colleagues, construction of the train came to fruition. Using the old pit workshop on the 5th bench, within the Paraburdoo Pit, and scrap metal from the salvage yard, the men rallied together during their down time to build the local children a train to play on.

Once finished, it was transported to its present location and set at the entrance of the park.

The train engine became very popular with the kids and, with the addition of fences and swings, an official park was born. Unfortunately, thirty years later, the train was deemed unsafe and its future hung in the balance. Thankfully an agreement was made and the engine was to take on a new role as a historical monument.

Thanks to the Paraburdoo Men’s Shed, the ‘old girl’ has undergone her second major rebuild and proudly takes her place of honour at the entrance to Train Park.

Despite lengthy efforts the Shire was unable to get in contact with Bill and hope one day that either himself or his family will visit Paraburdoo and see that his legacy lives on.

Cr Linton Rumble, Judy Woodvine, Cr Ivan Dias, Neil Hartley.

This activity met Community Goal 1 of the Corporate Business Plan, Vibrant & Active Communities.


Onslow’s Ocean View Caravan Park to receive facility upgradesThe Shire of Ashburton intends to undertake a two-stage redevelopment of the Ocean View Caravan Park in Onslow.

Ocean View Caravan Park has operated as a tourism and short term/permanent resident facility since 1956. During this time it has been managed by private operators, via lease, until the Shire took over the management in 2012.

The park has attracted regular tourists who return each winter, and in later years has provided an affordable accommodation solution for Onslow residents. However, given the age of the park and its facilities, a number of upgrades are needed to ensure its future as a sustainable tourism, short term accommodation and permanent resident facility.

In response to the requirements identified, MI Engineers were engaged in January 2015 through a public tender process, to undertake the design and staging of a concept Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Caravan Park.

In order to accommodate permanent residents and visitors at the park the project will be undertaken in stages, focusing on half of the park at a time. The Master Plan provides for a 2-stage program, with the bulk of works and new facilities being undertaken to the western

end of the park in the first stage, and upgrades to the eastern end of the park completed in Stage 2.

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held in May, Councillors voted to progress with Stage 1 of the development as per the Master Plan.

The estimated cost of Stage 1 is $4.2 million which includes the bulk of the construction including cabins, playground, manager’s facilities, upgraded power supply and all works to the western end. The budget for Stage 2 is $2.2 million which includes works to the eastern end of the park, a camp kitchen and amenities building.

A business plan outlining the proposed development has been advertised for public comment for six weeks. A Call for Tender for the construction of Stage 1 will be announced following completion of the public comment period. It is anticipated that Stage 1 of the redevelopment will be completed by early 2016.

Stage 1 of the redevelopment.

This activity met Community Goal 4 of the Corporate Business Plan, Distinctive & Well Serviced Places.

Stage 1 of the project will focus on the western end of the park and include:

• Site establishment and installation of temporary fencing

• Demolition of existing amenity block, kerbs, slabs, underground services

• Construction of new internal roads, visitor parking, kerbs and footpaths

• Installation of new drainage

• Supply and installation of boundary fencing

• Slabs/pads to caravan sites

• New electrical transformer, distribution boards, cables and power heads

• Replace water and sewer services

• New manager’s residence, office and equipment shed

• 2 x bbq shelters

• 2 x one bedroom cabins

• 2 x two bedroom cabins

• Camp kitchen

• Amenities building (bathroom and laundry facilities)

• Signage and boom gate

• Playground

• Landscaping.


Apply now for community fundingThe Shire of Ashburton provides a donations program to support community initiatives that strengthen the sense of ‘connectedness’ within each of its towns.

Through the program, financial assistance is given to not-for-profit community, sporting, cultural and service groups, as well as individuals, to deliver high quality programs, community events, facilities and/or services that directly benefit the residents of the Shire of Ashburton. Community funding is available as a cash donation or as an in-kind donation in the form of venue hire etc.

Through the donations program the Shire has assisted in funding a variety of projects over the past 12 months. These include; courtside spectator seating, new training room facilities, maintenance equipment, coaching clinics, sporting uniforms, refurbishment of existing equipment as well as support for a variety of local community and sporting events.

There are two types of funding assistance offered through the Shire; the Small Assistance Donation scheme for groups that are not incorporated, and the Community Support Grant for larger incorporated groups.

The Small Assistance Donation scheme provides up to $500 for smaller project or events. Groups can apply more than once through the year as long as the annual total requested does not exceed $500.

To apply for a Small Assistance Donation no form is required, simply forward a letter of request including your bank account details to the Executive Director Community Development via [email protected] or PO Box 567, Tom Price WA 6751.

The Community Support Grant is open to groups and clubs who are incorporated and applicants can apply for up to $2500. An application form is available on the ‘Publications’ page at www.ashburton.wa.gov.au and must be submitted with details of the proposed project and how it will benefit residents of the Shire.

There are two rounds of funding per year for the Community Support Grant and applications must be made during those periods. Applications for the next round of funding closes on 1 August 2015 and we urge all incorporated groups, clubs and associations to apply.

Please note that funding will not be granted to cover any administrative costs.

For assistance in preparing your application for either the Small Assistance Donation or Community Support Grant, or to discuss which grant you may be eligible for, please don’t hesitate to contact Simmone van Buerle, Club Development Manager, via [email protected] or 9188 5448.


Warm Pilbara welcome for international delegatesThe International Mining for Development Centre presented a Mining and Development Infrastructure Study tour in April, visiting locations across Perth and the Pilbara. Twenty senior government delegates, from resource-rich developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, participated in the study tour and were warmly welcomed during their visit to the Shire of Ashburton.

Cr Linton Rumble and Executive Manager Frank Ludovico met with the delegates during their visit to Tom Price, and as part of the tour, participated in a working lunch to discuss the importance of positive relationships between the local mine and council.

During the luncheon, Cr Rumble spoke about the relationship between Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton and how both parties work together to ensure efficiencies in infrastructure, services and community well-being.

After leaving Tom Price, the group visited other locations throughout the Pilbara before returning to Perth to complete the study tour.


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The Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership continues to deliver facility upgrades and revitalisationThe Shire of Ashburton is working with Rio Tinto to deliver the Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership across Pannawonica, Tom Price and Paraburdoo. A key component of this partnership is to improve the services and facilities in each town, providing an interactive and enjoyable lifestyle for residents.

In recent months a number of upgrades have occurred to further improve the existing facilities.

• A shaded seating area was recently completed at the Tom Price Skate Park

• The garden beds in the Paraburdoo mall have been revitalised with assistance from the Paraburdoo Tidy Town’s group

• Signage has been installed at the Resilience Sculpture in Paraburdoo to help visitors understand the process that was fundamental in the design and construction of the sculpture.

The Paraburdoo Childcare Centre project went to tender in April and closed in June. The centre incorporates a 73-place childcare centre with provision for long term and after school care places. The centre will provide children and families with a modern and safe facility, including landscaped playground and shaded areas. The Paraburdoo Childcare Centre is made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program, Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton.

The Paraburdoo Skate Park facility also went to tender in April and closed in June. The facility is designed to cater for a range of abilities, allowing users to progress in the space by developing their skills from a beginner to an advanced level in a safe and creative manner across a variety of features and elements. The Paraburdoo Skate Park Facility is made possible by Lotterywest, Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton.

Tenders for both the Paraburdoo Childcare Centre and Skate Park are presently going through the evaluation process, with announcements to be made over the coming months.

For more information about the Community Infrastructure Services Partnership contact Sarah Johnston, Strategic Partnership Manager, on 9190 2228 or [email protected]

Resilience Sculpture signage.

This activity met Community Goal 2 of the Corporate Business Plan, Enduring Partnerships with Industry & Government.


Citizenship Ceremonies within the Shire of AshburtonThe final step in the journey to become an Australian citizen is to make the Australian Citizenship Pledge at a citizenship ceremony.

Citizenship ceremonies are special events. They fulfil requirements under Australian citizenship law and provide an important opportunity to officially welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community. They are often an emotional experience for the new citizen, as well as their host and guests.

Due to the Shire of Ashburton’s remote location we have the advantage of holding ceremonies as needed, with any of our local Elected Members having authority to officiate the citizenship pledge. This allows for ceremonies to be conducted for an individual or family at a location, time and date of their choice.

With the Pilbara offering various employment opportunities as well as friendly and welcoming local communities, citizenship ceremonies are conducted

quite regularly within the Shire. Over the last two years Shire Councillors have had the privilege of officiating ceremonies for 54 new citizens, with another 21 having made their pledge so far this year.

The process of applying for Australian citizenship is done through the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and varies depending on your eligibility. There are a number of different application options with different eligibility requirements.

Generally, to apply for Australian citizenship you will need to:

• Determine that you are eligible

• Gather your original documents

• Copy and certify your documents

• Complete and lodge your application.

Details on How to Apply for Citizenship, including the relevant forms, can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website http://www.citizenship.gov.au

Cr Fernandez welcomes new Australian citizen Mr Hyun-Su Cho.

Public access to new flights between Onslow and PerthShire President Kerry White was pleased to hear Virgin Australia’s recent announcement that public seats are now available on flights between Onslow and Perth. As of 6 July the public can purchase tickets on ten services per week using the charter service for the Chevron operated Wheatstone Project.

Terry Cooper, Head of Charter Operations for Virgin Australia, said “they were pleased to be able to assist and local residents will now have the opportunity to purchase seats on existing aircraft to visit family and friends or to do business in Perth. It also means guests can fly with us beyond Perth to the East Coast or internationally through the Virgin Australia network.”

Seats will be available five days per week as follows;

DAY DEPARTURE PERTH

ARRIVAL ONSLOW

DEPARTURE ONSLOW

ARRIVAL PERTH

Monday 6.00am 8.00am 8.30am 10.30am

Wednesday 1.45pm 3.45pm 4.15pm 6.15pm

Friday 2.45pm 4.45pm 5.15pm 7.15pm

Saturday 3.45pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 8.15pm

Sunday 3.45pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 8.15pm

Cr White said she had attended many meetings over the last couple of years, urging access on these direct flights to Perth for Onslow’s community members. “It is great to now see these flights commence and we hope the service will grow further as tourism actively returns to Onslow in the near future.”

For more information and to book tickets visit www.virginaustralia.comPhoto courtesy Virgin Australia.



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Tom Price Senior High School has been successful in acquiring Commonwealth Government funding for their Red Earth Night Sky Astro-Fair, celebrating National Science Week from 15 – 23 August 2015.

The Astro-Fair will incorporate a range of activities to entice and interest people of all ages. Consisting of a myriad of engaging and fun activities, displays and demonstrations over the course of four days, the fair will conclude with the main astronomical session on the final night.

With the clear Pilbara skies, the Astro-Fair will be interesting, exciting and engaging for the whole community.

Red Earth Night Sky Astro-Fair

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. It aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in.

The Red Earth Night Sky Astro-Fair will be an engaging celebration of astronomical science, and will provide an opportunity to get up close and personal with professional astronomers as they share their knowledge.

The entire community of Tom Price and surrounding areas is invited to participate in the Astro-Fair, to experience the wonders of science and to view our awesome Pilbara night sky through powerful telescopes.

The use of optical and radio telescopes observing the skies throughout the day and night will be a sight to behold, and an opportunity not to be missed.

Local hobbyist astronomers, school aged children and students will benefit tremendously from participating in this amazing event, gaining first-hand knowledge from experienced scientists working in the field.

Tom Price Senior High School Principal Trevor Henderson, congratulated science teachers Kathleen Farmer and Grant Lockwood on their initiative and success with being awarded the Commonwealth Grant.

“Through this grant, students at Tom Price Senior High School and the community at large will have the opportunity to engage with scientists and astronomy equipment including telescopes that are not readily available to students in metropolitan and larger regional secondary schools.”

Further details on the Red Earth Night Sky Astro-Fair will be promoted closer to the event however anyone interested in being involved or becoming part of this great event, should contact Kath Farmer [email protected] or Tom Price Senior High School.



Picnic Days wow residentsThe Rio Tinto Picnic Days in Tom Price and Paraburdoo once again wowed residents with an array of activities, games, entertainment, food and refreshments for all the family.

Held on 15-16 May, the event included roving entertainers, monster balls, Old McDonald’s Petting Zoo, kite making, laser tag and face painting. New attractions included a psychic and henna tattooist.

Entertainment included a dazzling display of fireworks, with band Murphy’s Lore delighting crowds well into the night with a great range of music.

Taste buds were treated with a great variety of food including burgers, hot dogs, spaghetti and meat balls, smoked chicken and pork rolls, salads and ice creams.

General Manager Tom Price Operations Anna Wiley attended her first Picnic Day event and was very impressed.

“It was a fantastic evening and I have received many positive comments about how the activities accommodated for people of all ages and how well the events were organised and ran.”

Rio Tinto thanked all community members and companies that generously donated their time, services and equipment as without these contributions, events like the Picnic Days would not happen.

Pannawonica welcomes Blue Dog

Despite an unfortunate downpour of rain the Pannawonica community came out in large numbers to welcome new members to town at their recent Welcome to Pannawonica event.

With the BBQ sizzling in the background and local groups and clubs on display, residents took the chance to showcase their beautiful town, sign up new members and make new friends.

However this was a Welcome Event with an exciting difference.

Along will new community members, Pannawonica welcomed producer Nelson Woss and his canine celebrity Blue Dog. Production has commenced on the movie Blue Dog, which is the prequel to Red Dog, with filming taking place at Karratha Station. Nelson Woss gave the community an overview to his new film as well as introducing some of the other cast members. However, by far the most popular cast member was ‘Bear’, who is one of the Red Cloud Kelpie’s playing Blue Dog. Bear features as the ‘running dog’ in the film and trained for two years to perfect his role.

Photo courtesy Rio Tinto.

Addis Evans, RJ Evans, Cooper Wallace-Walker, Nelson Woss and Declan Taylor.

Nelson Woss said it was a pleasure for his cast and crew to be back in the Pilbara and working on another film, which is expected to be released next year. Bear also seemed to thoroughly enjoy his visit to Pannawonica, basking in all of the attention that was lavished upon him.

As a perfect end to the day, the community enjoyed a screening of the movie Red Dog.

The Shire of Ashburton thanks all who contributed to and supported the event including Rio Tinto, the Sports Club, community groups and clubs, the Blue Dog cast and crew, ISS as well as all those who braved the weather to attend.



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Contributors: Sarah Johnston, Karijini Experience, Tom Price Senior High School, Rio Tinto

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Shire DirectoryHave you sent us your business or community listing?

Delays in production give community groups and businesses another chance to be included in the new Shire of Ashburton Directory.

Shire President Kerry White says that a tighter economy has understandably altered the original plans, with a smaller quantity of advertising sold than originally anticipated.

“We feel this is an important resource for our residents and have made some adjustments to ensure we can still produce the Shire Directory, with it now anticipated to be launched in September.”

If you would like your business, community or sporting group included in the Directory listing please email the Business/Group name, address, phone number, web address and email details to [email protected]. These listings will be printed at no charge, with the deadline for submissions for listings being Wednesday 8 July.

There are still a number of affordable opportunities to advertise your business within the Directory. For further information please contact Market Creations on 9920 8599 or via [email protected].




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Date Event Location

JULY

Wednesday 1 July Onslow Keepers Morning Tea Onslow

Thur 2 – Sun 12 July NAIDOC Week All towns

Mon 6 – Fri 17 July School Holiday Program All towns

Wednesday 15 July Council Meeting Clem Thompson Sports Pavilion, Tom Price

Saturday 18 July Mexican Quiz Night Onslow Rodeo Ground

Friday 24 July Welcome Event Onslow

Saturday 25 July Men’s Shed 4 x 4 Bonanza Paraburdoo

AUGUST

Saturday 1 August Live Broadcast of Black Swan Theatre Company’s “Blithe Spirit”

Multi-Purpose Centre, Onslow

Wednesday 5 August Onslow Keepers Morning Tea Onslow

Fri 7 – Sat 8 August Nameless Festival Tom Price

Saturday 15 August Onslow Rodeo Onslow Rodeo Grounds

Saturday 15 August Paraburdoo Grande Ball Ashburton Hall, Paraburdoo

Wednesday 19 August Council Meeting Onslow Multi-Purpose Centre

Fri 28 – Sun 30 August Onslow Basketball Carnival Onslow

Sunday 30 August City to Surf Pannawonica, Town Oval

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 2 September Onslow Keepers Morning Tea Onslow

Thur 3 – Sat 5 September Robe River Rodeo Pannawonica Rodeo Grounds

Wednesday 16 September Council Meeting Mayu Maya Centre, Pannawonica

Saturday 19 September Have a Go Day Paraburdoo

Saturday 26 September Have a Go Day Tom Price


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