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Free Skin Cancer Screening - 9th and 10th September
Posted 06 September 2023 Free Skin Cancer Screening - 9th and 10th September

The Lions Cancer Institute Inc. will conduct free Skin Cancer Screening

Reconciling the date for the next community Ball
Posted 22 April 2023 Reconciling the date for the next community Ball

The Shire of East Pilbara is proud to announce the new date of the Ball celebrating our First Nations’ history will coincide with NAIDOC Week, starting this year.

Community Alert - Cyclone Ilsa RED status
Posted 13 April 2023 Community Alert - Cyclone Ilsa RED status

RED ALERT: Telfer, Punmu, Parnngurr and Kunawarritji YELLOW ALERT: Inland areas east of Kunawarritji ALL CLEAR: Marble Bar and Nullagine

2023 Newman Triathlon – fun and fitness for the community
Posted 21 February 2023 2023 Newman Triathlon – fun and fitness for the community

The highly-anticipated 2023 Newman Triathlon presented by Act-Belong-Commit is fast approaching and the community is being invited to participate in multiple ways.

Shire of East Pilbara takes part in a Week of Action for referendum
Posted 18 February 2023 Shire of East Pilbara takes part in a Week of Action for referendum awareness

The Shire of East Pilbara resolved to support the Uluru Statement from the Heart (the Statement) at its December 2022 Ordinary Council meeting and to promote the community’s opportunities to self-educate on Reconciliation and the upcoming referendum about First Nations Voice to Parliament.

$370,000 project to brighten up Emu Oval
Posted 16 January 2023 $370,000 project to brighten up Emu Oval

The Shire of East Pilbara is excited to announce a $370,000 project to provide lighting for small-ball sports at Newman’s Emu Oval.

Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Posted 09 September 2022 Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marks the end of an era.

Honouring the community-minded passion of Cr Anita Grace
Posted 16 August 2022 Honouring the community-minded passion of Cr Anita Grace

The passing of Councillor Anita Grace has been met with sadness by everyone within the Shire of East Pilbara organisation.

Posted 13 August 2022 "Cool" things are happening at Outback Fusion Festival 2022

Ice-skating will be coming to the East Pilbara for the first time as part of Outback Fusion Festival 2022 in the first weekend of September.

$60k State Government grant boosts $120k Shire program for young people
Posted 22 June 2022 $60k State Government grant boosts $120k Shire program for young people

The Shire of East Pilbara welcomes a $60,000 State Government grant, which will be put towards a $120,000 Shire program to support at-risk young people in the region.

Road/Footpath Closures - Iron Ore Parade, Newman
Posted 20 April 2022 Road/Footpath Closures - Iron Ore Parade, Newman

Five new traineeships on offer at Shire of East Pilbara
Posted 18 March 2022 Five new traineeships on offer at Shire of East Pilbara

The Shire of East Pilbara is offering five new traineeship opportunities.

Martumili Artists involved in landmark exhibition at Art Gallery of WA
Posted 16 March 2022 Martumili Artists involved in landmark exhibition at Art Gallery of WA

The Shire of East Pilbara is honoured to announce that Martumili Artists is involved in a landmark exhibition at The Art Gallery of Western Australia, which opened in Perth last week.

Outback Fusion Festival postponed until September 2022
Posted 18 February 2022 Outback Fusion Festival postponed until September 2022

The Shire of East Pilbara has come to the hard decision to postpone the 2022 Outback Fusion Festival amidst COVID-19 concerns.

Shire of East Pilbara honours its dedicated and newest Australians
Posted 02 February 2022 Shire of East Pilbara honours its dedicated and newest Australians

Citizenship was in the spotlight across the Shire of East Pilbara on Australia Day, with 20 residents becoming Australian Citizens and 21 people and organisations being recognised for their dedication to the community.

Start training and save the date for two 2022 triathlon events
Posted 16 December 2021 Start training and save the date for two 2022 triathlon events

The Shire of East Pilbara is excited to announce the dates for the 2022 Newman Triathlon and the return of the Marble Bar Reverse Triathlon.

Shire of East Pilbara supports police activities to reduce crime in Newman
Posted 08 December 2021 Shire of East Pilbara supports police activities to reduce crime in Newman

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to acknowledge the ongoing and outstanding efforts of East Pilbara police in reducing crime and urges the community to support policing activities.

Greater reach for waste education with translated videos
Posted 22 November 2021 Greater reach for waste education with translated videos

The Shire of East Pilbara is proud the announce the release of three waste and recycling videos with English and Martu Wangka translations, made possible as a result of a grant.

Community safety focus with upcoming install of Newman CCTV cameras
Posted 19 November 2021 Community safety focus with upcoming install of Newman CCTV cameras

The Shire of East Pilbara is putting community safety in sharp focus with the announcement of CCTV cameras’ installation beginning next month.

Newman a finalist for two Tidy Towns awards
Posted 04 November 2021 Newman a finalist for two Tidy Towns awards

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to thank the local community for taking waste sustainability education to heart, which has resulted in Newman being nominated in two Tidy Towns awards.

Newman A Finalist For Two Tidy Towns Awards
Posted 04 November 2021 Newman A Finalist For Two Tidy Towns Awards

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to thank the local community for taking waste sustainability education to heart, which has resulted in Newman being nominated in two Tidy Towns awards.

Call For Residents To Share Their Vision For The Future Of The Shire
Posted 02 November 2021 Call For Residents To Share Their Vision For The Future Of The Shire

The Shire of East Pilbara is encouraging all residents to share their vision for the region’s future as part of the Strategic Community Plan 2022-2031 development.

Call for residents to share their vision for the future of the Shire
Posted 02 November 2021 Call for residents to share their vision for the future of the Shire

The Shire of East Pilbara is encouraging all residents to share their vision for the region’s future as part of the Strategic Community Plan 2022-2031 development.

Councillor Anthony Middleton Re-Elected As Shire President
Posted 22 October 2021 Councillor Anthony Middleton Re-Elected As Shire President

Anthony Middleton has been re-elected as the President of the Shire of East Pilbara, with Councillor Wendy McWhirter-Brooks elected Deputy President at the first Council meeting since the Local Government Elections on October 16.

AFL Premiership West Coast Legend To Join Volunteer And Sport Award Night
Posted 15 October 2021 AFL Premiership West Coast Legend To Join Volunteer And Sport Award Night

The Shire of East Pilbara is proud to announce the AFL’s West Coast Eagles Premiership player legend Glen Jakovich will be attending this year’s Community and Sports Star Awards next month.

Not Too Late To Vote In Shire's Local Government Elections
Posted 08 October 2021 Not Too Late To Vote In Shire's Local Government Elections

With just over a week left before the end of the Local Government election, the Shire of East Pilbara is urging eligible residents to vote for their preferred South Ward Councillors.

Over 1.8 Million Containers Refunded In First Year Of Containers For Change
Posted 04 October 2021 Over 1.8 Million Containers Refunded In First Year Of Containers For Change

The Shire of East Pilbara would like to thank the community for their whole-hearted adoption of the Containers for Change program, which has resulted in more than $183,000 back to the community.

Community Citizen Of The Year Nominations Open
Posted 24 September 2021 Community Citizen Of The Year Nominations Open

Do you know an amazing person? Do you want to recognise a member of the community? Nominations for Citizen of the Year are now open!

Shire Of East Pilbara Welcomes Its Newest Australian Citizens
Posted 22 September 2021 Shire Of East Pilbara Welcomes Its Newest Australian Citizens

The Shire of East Pilbara celebrated Australian Citizenship Day on Friday September 17, with a citizenship ceremony for 28 of our community’s newest citizens in Newman and Nullagine.

Capricorn Complex - Gate Opening/Closing Times
Posted 21 September 2021 Capricorn Complex - Gate Opening/Closing Times

The Shire of East Pilbara has installed pedestrian access gates to Capricorn Complex on Welsh Drive, and between South Newman Primary School and Newman High School.

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