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

Nameless Festival Wrap-Up 7

Out & About 8

Stand for Council – Page 8Women in Mining – Page 6Passion of the Pilbara - Page 5

AUGUST 2011

Tom Price changes its face forever

Gumala Aboriginal Corporation officially opening the Gumala 0-5 studio last month - an early childhood learning centre in Wakuthuni.The project involved the design and construction of an early education centre at Wakuthuni, as well as an early childhood education and care program.The Wakuthuni community was heavily involved in all stages and aspects of the research process and the development of project agreements. Gumala Aboriginal Corporation’s chairman Keith Hall said the project had been delivered on time and on-budget.“We believe it will result in dramatic improvements in the early education of our youngsters living at Wakuthuni and our other remote communities. Continued on Page 4.

0-5 open for business

The mall begins to take shape. From right to left Tom Price town revitalisation’s project manager Evan Burns, Shire president Greg Musgrave, environmental industries site supervisor Rian Lowe and Tom Price town centre revitalisation’s administration assistant Sharon Morley.

The Tom Price town centre revitalisation is now gaining momentum with the installation of steel structures around the facade of the shops.

Locals would be noticing the changes daily as the project gets underway and the transformation begins.

The finished design concepts can be seen on the walkway between the shops and the Blockbuster car park and have been a talking point of many locals as the images come to life.

Shire president Greg Musgrave said he always believed Tom Price would one day be disassociated from its tag as solely “a mine with a town.”

He said the State Government’s royalties for regions program provided a financial footing for the Shire of Ashburton to begin a range of projects including the town centre revitalisation project.

“As everybody can see it’s a different story (in Tom Price) now with major foundation works completed and the erection of the main structure well advanced.”

Musgrave said the mall would have a dramatic impact on the atheistic appeal of the town centre

and it would become a great meeting point for travellers.

However he said although it was all “well and good to build a mall” this was just the beginning.

“Every step must be made now to complete the professional services office, the amphitheatre, the wine bar and more importantly additional retailing outlets,” he said.

“This is really what the revitalisation of the town centre is all about.”

Town centre revitalisation manager Evan Burns said the project had progressed well.

“Tom Price is lucky enough to have a council that is determined and working hard to hatch a vision for the future.

“This town will be a town trying to ensure families are catered for fully. Tom Price won’t just be a one-night stop over for visitors anymore. It will be a tourism destination. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen”.

The first stage of the project is near completion with the canopies and roof sheeting the next job for construction, while stage two and three involve works on the shopping centre facade.

And with the landscape architect, who was

previously based in Perth, now in Tom Price full-time, the beautification process will begin.By Rebecca Parish

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Shire President Report

Budget creates history

The Shire of Ashburton continues to power ahead to improve the viability and liveability of its towns which demonstrates our unwavering commitment to make the Shire a vibrant and prosperous place for work, leisure and living. On July 20 the Shire approved $100 million, which is a record for the Shire and an amazing achievement.

Projects which amount to $62.3 million are proposed in the budget and this will form part of our revitalisation program which commenced in the 2010/2011 year. Aspects of the program range from the Tom Price and Paraburdoo town revitalisation projects, upgrades of refuse sites, staff housing, footpath construction, roadworks, enhanced sporting facilities and a major upgrade to the Onslow airport.

In short, virtually every aspect of life in the Shire of Ashburton will be improved through this budget. The rates income of $9.6 million along with grants and contributions from the Royalties for Regions program, Federal assistance grants, land sales (from

2010/11), private works and contributions from major industries in the Shire partnering with us to improve the amenity of the Shire, will be used to implement these projects.

From a strategic perspective the Shire has been able to place over $2.9 million in reserves to meet future plant replacements and provide funding for future property development.

If you wish to find out more information regarding the 2011/2012 budget please visit our website, but I’ve taken the time to list some of them for you:

• CompletionoflandservicingforTomPrice residential and industrial land subdivisions - $1.9m• Onslowairport-$20.3m• Constructionofandimprovementstostaff housing - $3.6m• TomPriceSportsPavilion-$5.5m• Upgradestosatiationsites–$0.8m• Refurbishmentofurbanstormwater drainage - $0.8m• TomPricetowncentrerevitalisation- $3.6m• TomPriceprofessionaloffices–$3.0m• Paraburdoorevitalisation-$1.0m• SkateparkTomPrice-$0.6m• Onslowsportingprecinct-$0.7m• Sealingon10kmsofBanjimaDr-$2.0m• ReconstructionofJunaDownsRd-$2.7m• ReconstructionofMtStuart/RedHillRd- $3.4m

Paraburdoo/Tom Price airport

Recently I met with the Premier Colin Barnett and Vince Catania to express concern about the number of airports proposed within close proximity of Paraburdoo and Tom Price. I also outlined concerns that I had for families because the level of the existing amenity of the Paraburdoo terminal simply does not cater for children. The number of passengers using it is 145,000 making it the 36th busiest airport in the country. With the advent of rapid expansion of iron ore mining in the greater Paraburdoo and Tom Price

area this number is set to dramatically increase.In response to this, the Shire presented a position

paper to the Premier which expressed an opinion that four privately owned airports in close proximity to Tom Price potentially redirects existing and future regular public transport servicers (RPT) patronage away from any RPT airport servicing the Tom Price/Paraburdoo area to private charters using private strips. The loss of RPT flights to the region has the very real potential to reduce the frequency and level of service to the general public and undermine the commercial viability of the airport itself. There are a number of other issues to be considered as well including aviation safety.

While the Shire does not have a formal policy on owning and operating an airport, it nevertheless has a leadership role to play in preparing a business study to determine the viability of the proponent to develop and operate a modern airport. The Shire will continue to promote dialogue with the resource sector and Government to make certain we determine the outcome which best serves the interest of everyone.

There is no doubt the Government must develop a coherent plan for the development of aviation services in the region.

Shell Service Station Tom Price

Recently I expressed concerned about the service and amenity level of the Shell/Coles service outlet in Tom Price. I have had some encouraging news to report because I recently received a letter from Shells retail managing outlining a number of initiatives to improve the standard of building, pavement on the forecourt and moreover to increase the capacity of diesel fuel for the short and longer term. This is a good news story.

Greg Musgrave

National census time for everyone!

Every five years the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) undertakes a census that seeks to record information on the total population around our nation. Tuesday August 9 is compulsory for all households to fill in all census questions, except those relating to religion and the archiving of personal census details. The census counts all people who spend census

night within Australia. The census has significance to Aboriginal Australians including Gumala’s Traditional Owners. Until the 1967 Referendum not all indigenous people were “counted” as part of the census because of provisions in the Australian Constitution - sections 51 and 127 - which allowed discrimination towards the First Australians. This sad chapter in our history was finally rectified at the 1967 Referendum when a whopping 91% of the voters changed the constitution to count all Aboriginal people. Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is proud that several of its members are actively involved in the census, including being census officials door knocking throughout the remote communities to make sure our members are included as part of the count. But why its importance? The census collects critical information that enables policy makers to better understand the particular needs of population groups throughout Australia including the Pilbara. With massive growth in the resources sector, more infrastructure and community services are required - and by the census recognising the rapid population growth, more government funding should eventuate. It is also important that all population groups in the Pilbara - indigenous and non-indigenous - are

properly counted. This is not easy given the transient nature of many indigenous people. Gumala is encouraging all its members to be counted and to participate in a nation building exercise that brings us all together. On a similar note, many of our 1200 members are not included on the electoral roll - up to 65% according to a study undertaken by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). This denies our members the obligation to vote in Local, State and Federal elections. Gumala is working with the AEC through an educational process to encourage our members to register to vote. Many positive inroads have been made since 1967 but there remain many more challenges. The 2011 census will hopefully build on the good work being done by the government and non-government sectors to empower all Australians, including our Traditional Owners, to fully participate in Australian democracy.

Regards,

Steve MavChief Executive

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Pet Profile

I’m very affectionate, and I’m happy to explore outside during the day but i don’t stray too far from the yard. I also know when you are awake in the morning and must have a cuddle before you start your day. I really am the friendliest kitten you will see, and even when i was found i was happy to

be picked up straight away. I have been happy to make my SAFE foster family my home but it’s only temporary, please give me a home to call my own where i can show you plenty of love.Email tomprice@safe.asn.au or just call SAFE Tom Price to view me 0437511692.

Name: MaxLooking for: Loving new home, not fussy, doesn’t mind dogs, children or other cats.Age: 16wks approx.Likes: Being picked up in the morning and having a cuddle.Dislikes:Maxlikeseverythingandeveryone,veryeasy-goingkitten.Appearance: Black kitten, bright eyes.Other Pets: Currently fostered with small dog and one other cat, happy with both of them.Relationship status: Looking for anyone to love me, be it a family or couple or singleperson.

Last month the Tom Price youth centre held a Youth Mob Yarn as a part of their NAIDOC weekcelebrations. The centre put on a free sausage sizzle dinner around the webber camp fire as well as supplied soft drinks for those who attended.

The night’s activities included open mic and guitar sessions, art and beading activities as well as pool, Wii, Playstation and table soccer.

After dinner the kids faced off in a touch rugby scratch match while others chose to play basketball.

Tom Price youth centre projects officer, Karen Thomson said the night was a great success.

“It was a great night where local young people came together to enjoy the activities and each other’s company in a fully supervised drug and alcohol free environment”.By Rebecca Parish

Youth mob yarn

North Tom Price primary school (NTPPS) has been lucky enough to have a new arts centre built following funding received from the federal government.

The Building the Education Revolution program funded the new art room as well as contributed to the refurbishment of the majority of classrooms at NTPPS, enclosing previously open activity

areas and replacing old concertina doors between classes with more functional operable walls.

WA’s labor senator Louise Pratt attended the opening of the new arts centre last month as it was officially opened to the school children and teachers. The new arts centre will function as both an arts and music centre for the school.

New arts centre opens its doors

Left to right – Bradie Tucker, Byron Black Jessie Tucker and Keely Tucker creating art work

Left to right – Tyrone Kay, Louis Sang and Jaylen Rassip at the Youth Mob Yarn

Lefttoright–TyroneKay,LouisSangandJaylenRassipattheYouthMobYarn.

Lefttoright–BradieTucker,ByronBlackJessieTuckerandKeelyTuckercreatingartwork.

The Aboriginal art exhibition in Tom Price was held during NAIDOC weekcelebrations. An initiative of IBN Corporation, it was set up as a way of encouraging Aboriginal local artists to participate and showcase

their paintings and crafting skills. Many had not picked up a paintbrush for some time and the exhibition provided them with the opportunity to promote their culture with pride and dignity.

IBN art exhbitionThe Shire welcomes a new addition to FMG

Name: Scott Hansen

Position: Superintendent Community for Fortescue Metals Group

Background experience: I come to the Fortescue Metals Group after 12 years of community relations and communications experience with global aluminium producer, Alcoa.

What you hope to bring to the job: What I have already learnt in my short time with Fortescue is that it has an open-door, transparent attitude to the communities in which it operates, and that it actively supports local communities. My focus will be transferring that ethos to Tom Price, where I will be opening a Fortescue community office in the very near future. My ties to the Pilbara go back to 1980, when my family (mum, dad, olderbrotherandsister)movedtoDampier

from central Queensland when I was 12 years old. I completed my high school years in Karratha, and came “home” during all my university breaks. My brother (Jeff Hansen) completed his electrical apprenticeship with Rio Tinto and lived in Tom Price for a couple of years, and my sister (Glenda Jones) still lives in Karratha, 30 years later.

Fortescue’s plans in the Ashburton region : It’s no secret that Fortescue’s future lies in the Ashburton Shire. Some three billion tonnes of high grade iron ore has so far been discovered in an area known as the Solomon Hub, 70 kilometres north of Tom Price. Construction of stage one of the Solomon Hub began very recently, with an annual production rate of 60 million tonnes-per-year. Stage two of the project is currently in feasibility study. It is envisaged both stages will be mined using traditional truck and shovel methods. Fifty kilometres to the west of Solomon is the future planned Western Hub where 625 million tonnes has been declared. This resource base will grow over time as more drilling is conducted and will support Fortescue’s plans to proceed with the rail expansions and the Western Australia Government’s planned new multi-user Pilbara port at Anketell. A significant part of the planned future mines and rail are located within the Shire of Ashburton, and local businesses in the area are already choosing to bid for opportunities that have arisen. Fortescue is currently considering which contractor activity can be operated offsite of Solomon and set up as a presence in Tom Price. Once identified, relevant tenders will be awarded with sufficient time to enable companies to either establish or grow their existing local businesses in Tom Price.

Best painting techniques award winner Nelita Limerick with Nana Tadgee.

Best art composition and techniques winnerPaulDickerson.

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Tom Price Community News0-5 open for business (cont.)“During thefirst five yearsof the livesof our young childrenout in thesecommunities, education and care-giving are paramount, and they will now go hand-in-hand thanks to this fantastic project. This will lay the foundation for good outcomes right through their schooling. “The initiative is going to give our kids a vastly increased chance of obtaining great long-term educational outcomes, and as we all know, a good

education is a vital way of opening up pathways to a prosperous future. Hall said the early childhood centre had been specifically designed for a remote indigenous community, and included a care program in the community. The opening was made possible following a partnership with the University of Melbourne.

Tom Price Early Years and Middle Years group played host to the Australian Institute of TheatreSports last month when they came to town.

Michael and Angela Sanderson-Green, who have travelled not only to Australia, but also as far as China with their programs, stopped in Tom Price to run sessions.

The afterschool sessions, which were supported by the Shire of Ashburton and the Royalties for Regions funding program, engaged local kids in improvised drama games where they were able to use their imaginations in various ways.

Tom Price Early and Middle Years Group member, Louise Kirkby, coordinated the event and said that it was great for the kids.

“The after school drama sessions were offered over three afternoons in two sessionsfor6–9yearolds,and 10 – 12 year olds. Thekids had a great time and there were many who had only booked one session, but came back for additional sessions as they had enjoyed themselves so much.”

Many other groups were also interested in using the TheatreSports services and the Sanderson-Greens also spent time at Paraburdoo, North and Tom Price Primary Schools, Tom Price Senior High School, and also ran sessions for the Tom Price Theatre Group. Rio Tinto kindly facilitated the visit by providing flights, accommodation and a hire car for the couple to use while they were in town. By Rebecca Parish

TheatreSports visit schools in Tom Price

An awards luncheon was held in Tom Price in early July, as part of NAIDOC Week, tocelebrate and recognise achievements made by indigenous Australians from the wider Shire of Ashburton region including Onslow, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.

The luncheon began with welcome speeches from Innawonga representative Marlon Cook and Marie Nona from the Mura Mabai Ghauw Buai Torres Strait Islander Corporation.

Eugene Lyndon was the highlight of the eventtakingoutthereveredNAIDOCPersonof the Year Award as well as the Artist of the Year Award. It was a great way to cap off a successful year for the artist after he travelled to Los Angeles and danced with the Michael Leslie’s dance studio as a part ofthe“BlacksinDance”showcaserecently.

In 2011, a NAIDOC committee wasformed that consisted of local organisations and community groups from Tom Price and surrounding areas. The aim of the committee was to have a coordinated approach to

NAIDOC celebrations. The committeesuccessfully secured $15,000 funding from the Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) together with support from the Shire of Ashburton, Rio Tinto, Gumala Aboriginal Corporation (GAC), IBN Corporation (Innawonga Bunjima and Niapaili Peoples), Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC), Nintirri Centre, Pilbara Kimberley Care, Tom Price Youth Support Association and the YMCA.

Award winners include:• Elderoftheyear–AlecTucker• Apprentice / Trainee of the year -

Kevin Hicks• Artist of the year -Eugene Lyndon• Scholar of the year - Shaka Cook• Sportsperson of the year - Sarah White• Youth of the year - Christopher Pilot• Business of the year - Ashburton

Aboriginal Corporation• NAIDOC Person of the year - Eugene

Lyndon

2011 NAIDOC celebrations culminate with an awards luncheon

Brooke Rogers, Georgia Marlow, Ava Johnson and Ella Olman carry out drama sessions run by the Australian Institute of TheatreSports

Tom Price Primary School principal Lisa Ledger and councillor Lisa Shields. Ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the centre. Gumala chairman KeithHallshakesthehandofDavidO’Brien,seniorlecturerinarchitecturaldesign and technology at the University of Melbourne.

Around 90 dignitaries and guests attended the opening of the centre.

The NAIDOC Week awards luncheon in Tom Price.P ictured left to right: Abel Dickenson,David Smirke,Thomas Cox,KathleenJohnny,Aileen James,Belinda James, Cecilia Fernandez.

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Onslow Community News

The annual Passion of the Pilbara Festival was held in Onslow in early July. It was a cultural awakening with community and tourists senses aroused. The event also amused the children who were delighted with the increase in rides and attractions. Crowds were treated with performancesbytheAkwaaba-AfricanDrummingBand, multi-award winning magician James Sleight, puppet making, Henna body art, pot painting, clowns and street performers. Taste buds were given the gourmet treatment by the likes of Perth’s “dynamic duo”, chefs Don Hancey and Pete Manifis cooking up a storm

in the Onslow community garden kitchen. Aboriginal bush tucker demonstrations were a hit and John and Irene Hayes promise to feature again next year – with many who attended thecooking demonstrations citing the kangaroo tail as particularly scrumptious. Josh Byrne from Gardening Australia conducted garden workshops and educated the community on water wise strategies and pruning. The fireworks were once again spectacular, with many saying the 20 minute show was even better than last year. The Australian Rihanna and Lady Gaga Tribute Show from Melbourne wowed crowds and

delighted the children throughout the evening. Shire of Ashburton chief executive Jeffrey Breen described the success of the event and said he was proud to be part of the Shire, a festival partner.

“The festival couldn’t have happened without the volunteers, sponsors and community support, seeing the delighted children faces makes it all worthwhile,” he said.

Please see below a snapshot from the fantastic event. A big thanks to the key sponsors including Chevron, Onslow Salt, BHP Billiton, Landcorp, Thalanyji and the Shire of Ashburton.

Passion of the Pilbara wraps up on a positive note

Photos were taken by Travis Hayto.

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Pannawonica Community News

Paraburdoo Community News

The Pannawonica ultimate bootcamp challenge was one to remember with 32 hard core participants taking on the assault course on Sunday June 26 at Pannawonica oval. The fun kicked off with 12 super enthusiastic participants in the junior event. The white t-shirts didn’t stay white for long as the first obstacle - the mud tunnel. This was followed by a blast of hurdles, a tyre roll, balance beam, net crawl, rope swing, tyre flips and most importantly the mud pit. All of our junior participants put in a fantastic effort and finished the course in very impressive times. Congratulations to Aaron Slape who tackled the course in a cracking time to take first place closely followed by Tallas Williams and Amie Gallanagh.

Next we moved onto the adult events. The individual title was taken by James Kerr who smashed the course in 5.02 minutes. This served as the perfect warm up for the main event of the night. The team challenge included everything in the individual event with the addition of a stretcher carry, a

log carry and a big tyre flip. We had three teams gunning for first place - The “Rights Side of Town”, “Green Villas”, and the “Panthers”. The course gradually more difficult for our teams, as we left the hardest task until last. Teams had to flip a giant tyre 20 meters followed by a sprint to the finish line. We witnessed some brilliant team performances but it was the Panthers team of Ryan Napier, Jo Toki, James Duff,James Kerr and Kyan Phillips who clenched first place.

The night didn’t end here as we had the team building challenges in store for all our bootcampers. This involved a mix of challenges where groups had to work together as a team to complete the task. Teams battled it out in a tug of war, plank walk, human knot and river crossing challenge. It was very entertaining to watch the teams planning tactics and work out winning strategies but it was the Panthers who yet again claimed victory in the event, closely followed by Greenzilla and KBR. The medal presentations followed and to cap off the night anyone who wasn’t already

covered in mud got tossed into the mud pit.

Events such as this don’t happen by themselves and we want to say a big thank you to all involved in the organisation. We had great support from Rio Tinto in organising the event and prizes, Spotless for building the course and ISS for ensuring we had the muddiest pit possible. Thank you to Elizabeth Philips, Candice and James Duff and Ryan Napierwho worked with us throughout the day in setting the course and running the challenges, we really appreciate your support. A big thank you to the Robe Valley Kinetic Health team, in particular Blathnaid Ward, for all the effort and work put in to organising and running such a great community event!

Finally congratulations to all the participants in the event. We have no doubts your washing machines will get a workout over the next few days trying to tackle that mud. We love your efforts and enthusiasm and look forward to having you all back next year for a bigger and better bootcamp.

Ultimate Boot Camp 2011

Steel caps were swapped for stilettos by over 120 delegates attending the Women in Mining and Resources Western Australia (WIMWA) forum held in the mining town of Paraburdoo in late June.

The conference was hosted by Rio Tinto and included a Greater Paraburdoo mine site and plant facilities site tour and networking dinner with four key note speakers.

Delegates from across Western Australiaheard insights about the mining industry from key note speakers.

Greater Paraburdoo operations general manager Sinead Kaufman said she was very proud to host the event and gave credit to the outstanding effort of the conference organisers who coordinated and planned the forum.

“This forum has provided an excellent opportunity for women working in the mining

industry to get together and share their experiences, and gain an overview as to how Rio Tinto manages their mining operations,” she said.

Sabina Shugg, who founded WIMWA in 2003, said she was delighted at the number of people who attended both the dinner and site tour.

“The main reason for holding this event in Paraburdoo is that while many of us in the industry are members of WIMWA, not everyone can travel to Perth. Hosting WIMWA Paraburdoo 2011 has provided easier access for regional based people and as well as an opportunity to visit an operational site,” she said.

Currently the Greater Paraburdoo Operations employs around 130 female employees which equates to 20.24% of the total workforce. Of the 53 Aboriginal employees, 15% of those are women.

Steel caps and stilettos “in style” at Women in Mining Conference

Steel boots were traded for stilettos at the Women in Mining Conference held in Paraburdoo recently.

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The 40th anniversary Nameless Jarndunmunha festival officially kicked off in Tom Price last month with a black tie ball, as many locals were drawn down to the festival by the smell of fresh donuts.

With stalls covering the local oval, kids and adults alike were enjoying all that the festival had to offer.

At 9am on the Saturday morning the parade began and those who were not in it came out to watch.

SaturdaynightwaspackedbyeagerfanskeentocatchaglimpseofDiesel.HeadliningbandStoneCirclesetthetoneforthenight,beforeDieselemergedand local residents sang along to Right on the Tip of my Tongue and Crying Shame.

Sunday was a great way to round up the festival with freshly squeezed orange juice on offer and the smell of donuts again filling the noses of locals.

Local girl and photographer of the event Rebecca Parish said everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. “The Diesel concert saw many peopleaged 18 and over come down and have a great night and enjoy the show. I know we're all sad to see it end for another year, but this year has been one of the best and i look forward to seeing what the committee does next year".

Thanks to the Nameless Committee for putting together another fantastic event and all the hard work that went into making this event as successful as it was.

Photos taken by Rebecca Parish

Nameless Jarndunmunha Festival hailed a success

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Out & About

Budding young artists from Tom Price were hard at work recently for the AWESOME arts creative challenge “15 minutes of fame” project, supported by Rio Tinto.

The group have been working with AWESOME artists-in-residence Minaxi May and Amy Craig at the performing arts space to explore what makes someone famous and contributes to their identity. The artists and students were then given the opportunity to create fame-inspired artworks that reflect their ideas.

“We’ve been creating quirky portraits full of vibrant colours as a way of encouraging the young

artists to explore fame, portraiture and character formation,” said May.

“The young people are really thriving in this artisticworkshopandhavecreated theirown3Dsculptural portraits from recycled materials like cardboard, paper and paint,” she said.

The final artworks were unveiled at a community celebration in Tom Price at the end of the fortnight, where parents and community members were invited to enjoy the fame-inspired creations.

The artworks created will also be showcased in an exhibition at the 2011 AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things held in the

PerthCBDthisNovember.Creative Challenge is AWESOME’s year-round

regional program that visits ten regional and remote communities in Western Australia, with one metropolitan residency in Kwinana. Two artists-in-residence share their skills over a two-week period and create artworks with the young people that reflect their community. The 15 Minutes of Fame is lead by Lead Artist Michael Wise and a team of twenty artists from all over Australia including filmmakers, visual artists, sound designers, musicians, dancers, photographers and theatre performers.

15 minutes of fame

SHIRE OF ASHBURTON Local Government Elections – 15 October 2011Do you want to make a difference? STAND FOR COUNCIL!

The people who stand for council are as varied as the reasons which first motivated them. In WA there are over 1,300 elected members who come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, age groups, occupations and who have vastly differing qualifications and life experiences. This diversity is important in ensuring that the decisions taken by councils reflect the views of the various sectors of the local community.Of all levels of government, local government is particularly rewarding as council members see first hand the changes occurring within their community; changes in which they have played a role.There are many reasons why people stand for council. Most council members cite the sense of satisfaction gaining from serving the local community as the biggest reward.Benefits gained by the individual member can include increased knowledge about the operation of government at all levels and the chance to meet new people and become involved in activities which would not be possible otherwise.If you would like more details about what’s involved in becoming a councillor, go totheDepartmentofLocalGovernmentwebsite:http://dlg.wa.gov.au/Content/LG/Elections/Stand.aspx

DarbyO’Meara. Bonnie Reiter-Youd. Tom Price group shot. Murphy O’Meara.

ENROL TO VOTE SO YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY!Enrolment will allow you to vote in Federal, State and Local Government Elections. You can enrol online at www.aec.gov.au or pick up a form at any Shire admin office or at your local post office. The electoral roll closes 26 August 2011.