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Onslow – The Star of the North –
$29 Billion LNG Project approved for Onslow
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.
October 2011
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.
in this issue
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
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.
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9
15
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
Continued on page 2
Page 1 | Inside Ashburton | October 2011

Linton Rumble
From the Deputy Shire President
Cr Linton Rumble
Continued from page 1
Times 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.
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.
Cr Tony Bloem
Cr Leanne Corker
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.
• Tidy Town Regional Presentation held
at Paraburdoo – Paraburdoo now
goes into the State competition for
tidy towns.
Deputy Shire President Linton Rumble and
Chief Executive Officer Jeff Breen farewell
Cr Tony Bleom
• Meeting with Rio Tinto and the Shire
of 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.
• Meeting with Fortescue Metals Tom
Price Community Liaison, Scott
Hansen, to discuss their operation at
Solomon Mine, which is 70 km NE of
Tom Price.
• Attending court hearing for Justice
department Tom Price.
• Visit to Minderoo Station, hosted by
Andrew 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.
• I was able to travel to Perth for the
announcement 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.
• Local Government Elections will be
held 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.
Onslow – The Star of the North contd...
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:
• Construction of a new gas fired
power station with a 9MW capacity
and expandable to meet future
growth requirements.
• Provide a 2 mega litre per day
seawater desalination plant
and associated infrastructure.
• Onslow Rd – initial works
and maintenance & post
construction upgrade.
• Waste Water Management – upgrade
to existing waste water treatment
plant and associated infrastructure.
• Health Services Upgrade –
including dental health clinic.
• Expansion of school and
childcare facilities.
• Emergency services expansion.
• 4 Mile Creek Picnic Area and
Playground.
• Onslow Aquatic and Recreational
Centre (Squash Courts and
Youth Centre).
• Old Onslow conservation and
tourism development.
• Town Master Plan and improvements.
• Onslow Ring Road (New Road
into Town).
• Airport Upgrade.
• Community Development Fund.
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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Alan Crawford, longest serving
current employee at the Shire
Pet Profile
Alan 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.
OCTOBER
1 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 – Term 4 starts
19 October – Council Meeting
in Paraburdoo
29 October – Onslow Multicultural Fair
31 October – Dog Registrations due
Oct-Dec – Touch season round 1
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
34 years with the Shire
which 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.
Important Dates!
Alan Crawford celebrating
34 years with the Shire!
In his 34 years at the Shire
Alan still claims to have
worn out 4 loaders with
the longest one lasting
11 years.
Congratulations and
thank you for your
service Alan!
NOVEMBER
1 November – Tom Price Visitors Centre
change 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
DECEMBER
5 December – Agenda Close for
council meeting
13 December – Rates installment due
14 December – Council meeting
in Onslow
14 December – Term 4 finishes
22 December – Office closes for
Christmas break (reopens 3/1/12)
TBC – Junior Cricket season starts
Name: Mahli
Looking for: A home with
another dog as energetic as me
or someone home most of the
time to keep me company.
Age: 16mnths
Likes: Running
Dislikes: Small yards
Appearance: I’m a black labrador
with staffy features
Other Pets: I love playing with
other dogs
Relationship 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
tomprice@safe.asn.au
Mercede Fox, SAFE Tom Price
& Paraburdoo, 9189 3733
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Gumala’s “Aboriginal Politics”
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.
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 everexpanding
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
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!
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 Price
Rio 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.
ASHOIL CEO Janet Brown said that
in 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.
The first harvest is expected in July
2013, 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
from used cooking oil (UCO) being
disposed 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.
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Onslow Community News
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
James Paterson will enjoy Tick 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”.
New DVD’s recently purchased by the
Library 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 comments
Thoroughly enjoyable but not for
the faint hearted. Action packed.
Perfect for the drive to Karratha
My Rating = ★★★★ (4 out of 5)
Onslow Public Library, Shire Building,
Second Ave, Onslow Ph 91846001
Benefits of Desexing Your Animal
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 well 1 .
Health
• Reduced risk of getting cancer or other diseases of the
reproductive organs, such as testicular cancer, prostate
cancer/disorders in males, and cystic ovaries, ovarian
tumors, uterine infections and breast cancer in females.
• Females can suffer from physical and nutritional exhaustion
if continually breeding.
• Pets generally live longer and healthier lives.
Behavioural
• Less prone to wander, fight, and are less likely to get lost
or injured.
• Reduces territorial behaviour such as spraying indoors.
• Less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviors, so they
become more affectionate and become better companions.
• Eliminates "heat" cycles in female cats and their efforts to
get outside in search for a mate.
• Eliminates inappropriate mounting.
• Without desexing, animals can be left in a very frustrated
state that is both physically and mentally uncomfortable
for them.
• Won’t affect friendliness, playfulness or personality 2 .
Cost
• Reduces the cost to the community of having to care for
unwanted puppies and kittens in pounds and shelters.
• No additional food or vet bills for the offspring.
• No need to find homes for unwanted or unexpected litters
of puppies or kittens.
• Save money from expensive surgeries from car accidents
or fights, which are less likely to occur if your pet doesn’t
roam around.
• Dumping puppies and kittens is an ethical cost, as well as
being illegal and inhumane.
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!
1
Taken from National Desexing Network at http://www.ndn.org.au/resources.html
2
Taken from the ASPCA http://www.aspcabehavior.org/articles/45/How-Will-Neutering-Change-My-Dog.aspx
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Pannawonica Community News
What’s New to Panna Library
Snug as a Hug
Junior Kindy Board Book
This is a gorgeous bedtime book for younger children.
Join Australian animals such as possums and turtles as they
snuggle in for the night and enjoy the heartwarming message
of sleeping safely through the night with your little one.
Written by Marcia Vaughan and illustrated by Pamela Lofts
this book is already a favorite with our juniors.
The Best Pet Name Book Ever
Non-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!
Get ready for the new interactive
Picnic Day
2011
Clem Thompson Oval
Tom Price
Friday 28 October 2011
4pm - 9pm
Peter Sutherland Oval
Paraburdoo
Saturday 29 October 2011
4pm - 9pm
IDs will be checked, no BYO. Rio Tinto supports responsible drinking.
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Paraburdoo Community News
Great Northern Clean Up a Success
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.
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
total of $4016.00 to go towards their clubs.
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
Northern Clean Up.
Tom Price Cadets & Lestok Bus Owner Bob Stump
Tom Price Cadets
A healthy spread for the tired volunteers.
1 collection spot out of 11!
Back: Chris Price, Karen Monfries, Jacquie Price,
Jason Perry, Nick Monfries. Front: Angus Monfries,
Max Monfries
Ray Martin dressed to clean up. Volunteer for
Tom Price BMX
Tidy Towns Committee Volunteer Bella Gordon
with her kids.
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CPR Course
Lesser 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 rheannan.bloem@riotinto.com
or by telephoning 0467 728 981.

Paraburdoo Community News
Paraburdoo announced Pilbara Regions Tidy Town
The 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 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.
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)
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.
Ms Jo Barron-Perry, Chairperson of
the 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.
Congratulation goes to other Pilbara
category winners:
• Community Action: Paraburdoo.
• General Appearance: Tom Price.
• Recycling and Waste Management:
Karratha.
• Natural Heritage Conservation:
Hedland.
• Enhancing Cultural Identity: Karratha.
• Water Conservation: 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.
Paraburdoo Library
A 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.
Book of the Month
Sing 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.
NEW DVDs
The Green Hornet: The latest crime
fighting super hero movie starring: Seth
Rogen, Jay Chou and Cameron Diaz.
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
sacred book starring: Denzel Washington,
Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis.
New Junior Fiction
Throw 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.
Opening hours
Mon, Tues and Fri: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.
Thurs: 10am-1pm and 3:30-6:30pm. Saturday; 9am-12 noon.
Story-time
Sessions are free and run every
Thursday Morning at 10:00am.
Join us for singing, story telling and craft.
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Tom Price Community News
Tom Price Land Release Subdivision Update
The 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
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.
The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jeff
Breen said, the Shire had sought
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.
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
Boonderoo Road Subdivision works
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
on 08 9188 4444 or email
anika.serer@ashburton.wa.gov.au
Hefty fine for Tom Price resident failing to make
swimming pool safe
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.
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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Town Centre revitalisation
A 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.
Stage One Update
October 2011
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.
Soffits will soon be fitted on the
steel structures
Project Office Visiting Hours:
Over the coming two weeks we
will see:
• The completion of all steel
fabrication works.
• Play equipment installed at the
Northern end of works.
• The painting of canopies.
• Soffit installation.
The following weeks we should have:
• Basic shaping of the surface areas.
• The start of new pavements at
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.
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.
SAFE Tom Price Fundraiser stall at August Market Day
SAFE 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
the businesses that provided prizes for our raffle, Bodyline Gym,
Pilbara Food Services, Taku Taylor-Fitness and Westpac.
Mercede Fox
SAFE Tom Price & Paraburdoo Coordinator
0437 511 692
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Tom Price
family open day
Mine Tours, BBQ lunch, giveaways for the kids.
Saturday 12 November 2011
9am to 3pm
Diamond Club at Tijuna Oval
For more please information contact Rheannan Bloem
at rheannan.bloem@riotinto.com or 9143 3579.

Tom Price Community News
Indigenous opportunity at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub
The 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 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
Catering Pty Ltd (the MIB JV party) to
deliver 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.
“
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…
(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
“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.
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CPR Course
Sports Pavilion
Clem Thompson Oval, Tom Price
Wednesday 26 October
9am to 1pm
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 rheannan.bloem@riotinto.com
or by telephoning 0467 728 981.

Tom Price Community News
Murdoch University Chiropractic students visit
the Pilbara
The 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.
Murdoch University’s School of
Chiropractic 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.
Visits were also made to Jigalong
and Wakathuni communities with
the support of Gumala, IBN and
PuntuKurnu Medical Service (PAMS).
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.
XO Laptops for Tom Price Primary School
Not-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
OLPC Australia is calling on other remote Primary schools to register for its program. To find out more, visit: edu.laptop.org.au
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Our Community
Tailored training workshop for community
or sporting groups and organisations
Strategic Planning
workshop
A hands-on workshop
that provides the tools to
significantly strengthen
an organisations ability
to survive and thrive in
the 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:
rheannan.bloem@riotinto.com or 9143 3579

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Tom Price Community News
Tom Price Library News
For a Good Read
Paranormal Romance:
Shift – The Shifters
Author: Rachel Vincent
An enchanting escapist fairy tale:
Water For Elephants
Author: Sara Gruen
Book Club
Meets 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 Books
Bear 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-Fiction
A touching read about a migrant’s
miscarriage of justice:
Oranges and Sunshine
Author: Margaret Humphreys
Michael Jackson’s journey to fame:
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.
Opening hours
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Thursday: 10.00am to 1.00pm, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Wed/Sun: CLOSED, Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Story Time
Come 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.
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Ashburton
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
counse ling, becoming senior counse lor
for the North Metropolitan Community
Drug Service Team.
Final Shire President’s Report . ..... 2
10 Year Strategic Community Plan ... 3
Paying Tribute to our
Traditional Elders ........ . 4
Onslow Community News . 5
Tom Price Community News . . 6
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Profile: Deborah Wilkes, Executive Manager
Community Services
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.
IN THIS ISSUE
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,
eventua ly 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 counse lor
for pregnancy issues. She also holds a
heavy duty drivers license.
Catching pi ranah on the Amazon while on holiday
in South America earlier this year.
Deborah’s most recent post as Manager
of Community Services for the City
of Subiaco topped o f her extensive
community management experience.
Her ski ls and experience wi l be put
to good use in he 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…
Community Consultation for the
10 Year Strategic Community Plan
The Shire of Ashburton is currently preparing their Strategic
Community Plan. This plan wil look forward towards the next 10 Years
across the Shire.
A major focus in the planning stages is the community consultation process
which wi l 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 reflec the
community’s needs within the Shire. The Shire of Ashburton wi l be known not only
as a wonderful tourist destination and major mining centre, but a great place to work
and live.
September 2011
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Tom Price Operations Family Day
Tom Price Operations
I 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 Rheannan.Bloem@riotinto.com no later than
Friday 14 October 2011.
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 Itinerary
9.00am 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.
• Family days are open to all Tom Price community members.
• Closed in shoes, long sleeved collared shirt and long
trousers are mandatory.
• No jewellery.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to
all participants.
Regards
Mick Green
Acting general manager, Tom Price and Marandoo operations
Expression of Interest
Tom Price Operations Family Day
Full Name
Personal details
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 Bloem
Rio 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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