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24.01.2022 The Shire of Ashburton have released a Request for Tender for the Passion of the Pilbara Festival - Event Management Services, Onslow WA The Shire of Ashburton seeks to engage a suitably qualified and experienced event management Contractor to plan, coordinate and deliver the 2021 Passion of the Pilbara Festival on behalf of the Shire of Ashburton in the community of Onslow, WA Tender Close: 2:00pm (WST) Tuesday 12th January 2021. ... The Tender document can be obtained by registering with the Shire's e-tendering portal: www.tenderlink.com/ashburton. Further information in regards to this request can be obtained from Sarah Barlow, Acting Senior Procurement Officer via the e-tendering portal. Tenders may only be lodged electronically via www.tenderlink.com/ashburton, prior to its closing. Hard copy, facsimile or emailed tenders will not be accepted. Canvassing of Councillors or Staff will disqualify Tenderers. Kenn Donohoe Chief Executive Officer

23.01.2022 Join us for the annual Onslow Community Christmas Party on Saturday 12 December at Onslow Sports Club. Enjoy a Christmas dinner and live music while the kids entertain themselves with games and a visit from Santa. The evening starts at 5:00pm. The Shire of Ashburton in conjunction with community partners Chevron are pleased to host this as a free event. Join the event on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/3nY5T05

21.01.2022 Tom Price community, join us for our Christmas Movie Night! There has been so much interest in the event that we have added 20 more tickets to each film. Get in quick to avoid disappointment: tpchristmasmovie.eventbrite.com.au Head to Clem Thompson Sports Pavilion on Wednesday 2 December for two family-friendly flicks: ... The Grinch: 4:00pm - 5:45pm The Elf: 6:15pm - 8:00pm Free entry, hotdog, slushie and popcorn! Join the event on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/33loATv Thanks to our community partner Rio Tinto for helping us host this event.

20.01.2022 WA's controlled interstate border will be adjusted, with travel from Victoria and New South Wales to be permitted into WA, from Tuesday 8 December. All travellers from very low risk category states (all except South Australia) are required to: - undergo a health screening and temperature test on arrival at Perth Airport... - be prepared to take a COVID-19 test at the airport COVID clinic, if deemed necessary by a health clinician (voluntary asymptomatic testing available for all airport arrivals) - complete a G2G Pass declaration, stipulating they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms and which jurisdictions the traveller has been in over the previous 14 days - all land arrivals to be met at the border checkpoint, for a health screening and to have their G2G Pass declaration checked. Travel from South Australia remains prohibited unless travellers meet strict exemption criteria. Exempt travellers must also self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Western Australia. Please note that those conditions apply to anyone who has been in South Australia in the previous 14 days. This also includes transit through South Australia, via road or air.

18.01.2022 Opening hours for all public swimming pools across the Shire of Ashburton over the holiday season are as follows: Christmas Day: closed Boxing Day: 10am - 5pm 28 December: 10am - 5pm... New Year's Day: 10am - 5pm Opening hours on all other days are as normal.

16.01.2022 Setting up your personal account on SafeWA 1. Download SafeWA from Apple's App Store or Google Play. 2. Create an account 3. Check in by opening the SafeWA app, scan the venue or business's QR code to check in. You can also add other people who are with you and do not have the app.... For support, call 13COVID (13 26843)

15.01.2022 Community members are advised that the Paraburdoo Mall restrooms will be closed on Monday 30 November from 10:00am to 4:00pm due to mosquito spraying. This will reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in our community.

14.01.2022 Paraburdoo kids, join in our next Story Time session with a very special guest narrator, Shire of Ashburton CEO Kenn Donohoe! Meet us at the Paraburdoo Public Library at 9am on Thursday 3 December for spellbinding tale 'It's Christmas' by Tina Burke. Places are limited so please call the library to register.

12.01.2022 Tom Price youngsters, join us on Wednesday 2 December between 9:00am and 11:00am for a morning of fun activities at the pool! They'll be craft, pool games and nutritious fruit platters to share. For more information contact [email protected]

12.01.2022 Tom Price community, join us for our Christmas Movie Night! Head to Clem Thompson Sports Pavilion on Wednesday 2 December for two family-friendly flicks: The Grinch: 4:00pm - 5:45pm... The Elf: 6:15pm - 8:00pm Free entry, hotdog, slushie and popcorn! Bookings open Friday 27 November at tpchristmasmovie.eventbrite.com.au Join the event on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/33loATv Thanks to our community partner Rio Tinto for helping us host this event.

11.01.2022 Karratha Central Healthcare is excited to be delivering the 2 day Standard Mental Health First Aid Course in Onslow on the 18 and 19 of November. Training will take place at Onslow Sports Club. Course fee is $20 per person with catering provided. For enrolment please go to https://bit.ly/2I8Q8E0. For more information contact (08) 9144 6900 or [email protected]

11.01.2022 Regional Arts WA is excited to deliver the dynamic Creative Leadership Program in Tom Price in early December. The Creative Leadership Program is created in response to feedback from the regional arts sector showing consistent demand for leadership development in regional communities. Regional Arts WA has collaborated with registered psychologist Dr Shona Erskine to design a program which promotes self-led, collaborative leadership and community-led contribution. Two one-day intensive sessions will be held in Tom Price, one on Thursday 3 December and the other on Friday 4 December. Registrations essential. Book here: https://bit.ly/3lyvuMc

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of our Reef to Range photo competition, who will share a total of $3,600 prize money and whose brilliant pieces will form a 2021 calendar: Janice Gubbins with 'Sunrise Mulla Mullas', taken at Mt Bruce Diana Abeleda with 'Colours of Karijini', taken at Spa Pool, Karijini National Park Bradley Roberts with 'Different Perspective', taken at Tiger Eye... Shawn Heiderich with 'Old Growth', taken at Old Town Jetty, Onslow John Mantei with 'Passing Stormfront', taken at 178 km Rail Access Line Ally Wilson with 'Oasis in the Outback', taken at Fern Pool, Karijini National Park Eleanor Lukale with 'Mulla Mulla Drive', taken on the journey between Paraburdoo and Nanutarra Jevgenia Kolk with 'Colours of Karijini Red & Turquoise', taken at Fern Pool, Karijini National Park Belinda Heiderich with 'Behind the Falls', taken at Fern Pool, Karijini National Park Teneka Clark with 'Back Beach', taken at Salt Jetty, Onslow and Ta Ta Lizard, taken at Old Onslow John Barnett with 'Me, Myself & Joffre', taken at Joffre Gorge Brendon Brown with 'Dust Driving', taken at Cheela Plains All photographers have done a tremendous job of showcasing our spectacular natural environment. How lucky are we to call the Pilbara home? Pictured is the overall winner, Janice Gubbins' entry. We look forward to sharing all the stunning pieces in the coming days.

09.01.2022 The Neil and Judy Baker Shell Collection is one of Australia’s largest private collections of shells and other natural sea creatures and which visitors, tourists and community members will soon be able to experience in its entirety displayed in Onslow early next year. courtesy of Onslow Visitors Centre!

05.01.2022 Onslow residents, please note that due to inclement weather the dive-in movie scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. The pool party is set to go ahead. We also hope to see you at the Cultural Experience event on Saturday 14 November and community footy match and closing ceremony on Sunday 15 November.

03.01.2022 Our environment is beautiful but it can also be harsh. Don't get caught in the elements. Always carry water on you and keep hydrated. Cover up with long, loose clothing and a hat. Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day.

02.01.2022 The Shire of Ashburton currently has a vacancies for the positions of: Director Community Services Manager Community Services - East Strategic Partnership Manager ... Customer Service Officer - Records For more details and to apply go to www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/the-s/careers/current-opportunities

02.01.2022 Paraburdoo, Tom Price and Pannawonica residents, our annual Christmas Lights Competition is approaching! There are three cash prizes to be won: the Judge's Award of $300, the People's Choice Award of $300 and the Best First Time Entry of $150. Registrations close Monday 23 November. Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Christmaslightscomp

01.01.2022 Oh, where oh, where has our Pingu gone? Our beloved Pingu has disappeared on his first night in Para. We know he didn’t waddle off on his own, as his feet are still where we left him!... Our amazing Grounds crew and Community Services team worked so hard to bring Christmas cheer to Paraburdoo. Please return our pal.