For the most up-to-date events program check out the Events Calendar. For more information contact the Events Team on (08) 9175 8000 or email events@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au.
Australia Day Celebrations
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January 26, Australia Day provides an opportunity for all Australians to reflect and celebrate their Australian citizenship as part of a special day of national celebration and pride. Australia Day is marked by special events across the East Pilbara including special citizenship and affirmation ceremonies.
The Shire of East Pilbara will be hosting events at Newman, Marble Bar and Nullagine. The events will include Citizenship Ceremonies, Premier's Citizenship Awards, family fun pool parties and fireworks |
ANZAC Day Service
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April
ANZAC Day is commemorated on the 25th April each year. The Shire of East Pilbara encourages all residents to join with their family, friends and community in remembering the sacrifice that our servicemen and women have made throughout history, which helped to make Australia the great nation that it is today. Each ANZAC Day commemorative services are held in Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar. Gunfire breakfasts are hosted, and in Newman A Troop Regiment, Pilbara Barracks usually opens their wet mess and hosts the traditional two up game. Photo and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara. |
NAIDOC Week
July
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself.
Outback Fusion Festival
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The Shire of East Pilbara is proud to present its annual Outback Fusion Festival, a fantastic three day festival that celebrates Newman’s community and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite and enjoy this wonderful place we call home.
Our community is the heart of the Pilbara with many different cultures and people creating this fusion of humanity right in the middle of outback Australia. Entertainment at the 2021 Outback Fusion Festival included:
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Newman Races
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August/September
Event location: Newman Turf Club Event date: The Races is held around the end of August and the start of September each year. It is family friendly and a fantastic day for all. |
Photos and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.