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$4.65 million Lotterywest grant will assist the Shire of East Pilbara to build a youth and community hub in Newman to provide a culturally safe space for the community.

COMMUNITY NOTICE – Emu Oval Maintenance The Shire of East Pilbara advises that contractors will be undertaking maintenance on a light tower at Emu Oval this Saturday, 30 August, from 7:00am. The work will involve the use of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) and will focus on the light tower closest to the playground on the far side of Emu Oval. There will be no disruption to oval users, however we kindly ask the community to keep clear of the immediate area around the light tower while the works are in progress, for safety reasons. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Shire of East Pilbara

Shire of East Pilbara Launches Owner Occupier Incentive Scheme In a first for Western Australia, the Shire of East Pilbara has introduced a new Owner Occupier Incentive Scheme to encourage more people to make the East Pilbara their home, supporting population growth and stronger, more connected communities. From 1 August 2025 to 30 June 2026, eligible property owners who live in their own homes in the Shire can apply to receive a $200 incentive payment.

The Newman Cricket Association has been awarded a grant of $5,000 as one of seven local community groups sharing in almost $50,000 in cash to assist their organisations. Each application is eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 in cash and/or in-kind contributions

Newman Makers Club has been awarded $2000 in community grants to run local community projects.  The Grants and Sponsorship programs aim to strengthen the community and support diverse activities and projects that are responsive and represent community needs

The Returning Officer for this election is Carole Winfield. Candidates should make contact with Carole as soon as possible to make an appointment to lodge their nomination in person

The Shire of East Pilbara has awarded the Newman Day Care Centre $5,000 in grants as part of the Grants and Sponsorship programs, which aims to strengthen the community and support diverse activities.

Newman’s Uniting Church is one of seven local community groups that have been awarded almost $50,000 in cash to assist their organisations. Each application is eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 in cash and/or in-kind contributions. The Grants and Sponsorship programs have awarded $ 9,941.00 to the church’s Marble Bar Youth Program for frontier services aimed at strengthening the community and supporting diverse activities and projects that represent community needs.

WA Health is encouraging overseas travellers and fly-in fly-out workers to get vaccinated against measles, following two new recent measles cases. Last month, a measles alert was issued for three cases of measles detected in the Perth and Pilbara regions. Two additional cases linked to this cluster have recently been identified. Dr Clare Huppatz, acting Director Communicable Disease Control Directorate, urged community members who are travelling, whether for overseas holidays or for work to mine sites within Australia, to check their vaccination status.

The Shire of East Pilbara has welcomed a convoy of vintage tractors to Newman as part of a national fundraising trek in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Children’s Hospitals around Australia.  The 9G Chamberlain Tractor Club – known for its iconic collection of Australian-made tractors from the 1950s and 60s – arrived in town today and will spend two-nights at the Shire’s Yurlu Caravan Park.

The Western Australian Government is inviting feedback from the community, businesses and peak bodies on the potential changes to WA's public holiday schedule. Feedback invited on the potential opportunities and impacts of updating State's public holiday schedule

WA Health has confirmed a locally acquired case of measles with potential exposure sites across Perth and Newman. If you were at any of the locations below and are not fully immune, monitor for symptoms until 25 July.

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to advise the community that light testing will be conducted tonight 9 July 2025

Early Closure – Friday 11 July 2025 Please be advised that our Shire offices, Library, Newman Visitor Centre, Waste Facility, Newman Aquatic Centre and Newman Recreation Centre Reception will be closing early at 12:00 PM on Friday, 11 July 2025 due to a staff event.

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to advise that the 2025 Youth NAIDOC Ball hosted by The Y and the Shire of East Pilbara NAIDOC Ball will be held on 27th and 28th of June 2025, as per the below details:

Newman Waste Facility June to July

Temporary disruption Wednesday 18 June to Friday 20 June, the park will remain open during this time.

Street Blitz is part of the East Newman Community Outreach, designed to bring together young people, families, service providers and stakeholders. It happens twice a year to help clean up the streets and parks of East Newman.

This year’s 2025 NAIDOC Ball promises to be one of the best, ever held. Being entertained by the Indigenous band Struggling Kings, First Nations youth can enjoy the stunning fashions by Kirrikin as they parade for the crowd, MC and comedy offered by the master, Sean Choolburra, and incredible bush tucker and a decadent mocktail bar.

ROAD WORKS NOTICE – NEWMAN  Asphalt works are taking place across multiple locations in Newman from now until 11 June.

For Immediate Release Alvin the sputnik coming to Newman audiences soon  Newman audiences are in for a treat. The Adventures of Alvin the Sputnik is coming to town. Written and performed by Tim Watts the show follows Alvin Sputnik’s deep-sea explorations. Watts is a performer, animator and director from Perth and the recipient of a Sidney Myer Fellowship.

The Shire of East Pilbara invites you to attend each towns Reconciliation Week Breakfasts on, 27 May 2025. The event will run from 8:00am and 10:30am.

We’re excited to announce that the lighting upgrades at Capricorn, Kangaroo, and Boomerang Ovals are now complete! This project was delivered in collaboration with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries through the Club Night Lights Program. Installation finished ahead of schedule, with final preparations wrapped up last week.

Newman Triathlon taking registrations for May 18  Athletes are currently in training for the most exciting sporting event on the outdoor calendar, The Newman Triathlon, this year scheduled for May 18.

Performers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse will be conducting a series of concerts in Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar later this month.  The First Nations performers have just returned from an International Music Expo in Japan where they said audiences loved their music in the traditional Noongar language. 

The Mother’s Day Classic is being held on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Shire President Anthony Middleton said, “The event kicks off at the Newman Recreation Centre at 9am. The community walk to raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, as part of the national Mother’s Day Classic initiative, has been running for nine years in Newman.” Breast cancer survivor Chelsey Heaslip is participating in the Mother’s Day Classic this year.

The Shire of East Pilbara is in the final stages of completion of the refurbishment of Lee Lane in Newman.

The Shire of East Pilbara and the Shire of Ashburton have organised a series of artists workshops for local residents across their two major towns, Newman and Tom Price in a joint arts project.