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Newman Annual Events

Community Markets

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Year Round

Newman hold a number of markets throughout the year. They are usually held in the square or the Arts Centre. 

It is an opportunity to showcase the incredible talent of Newman locals from jewelry, home wares, food, candles, clothing and a lot more.

Photo courtesy of Red Desert Events.​

Movies in the Town Square

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Year Round

​The Shire of East Pilbara put on free movies in the square throughout the year. 

​Beanbags and snacks are available to purchase.

Photo courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.

Australia Day Celebrations

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Photo and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.
January

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.
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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.

Newman Rodeo

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​​Photo courtesy of the James Curry (Country Captures).
April
Newman Campdraft and Rodeo Association, also known to locals as NCDARA, was established in 1996 and held its first rodeo in 1998.
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All rodeo events are catered for all at the Newman rodeo. Open bullride, Open saddle ride, bullock ride, rope and tie, steer wrestling, team roping, novice horse barrel race, ladies barrel race, ladies steer undercoating, ladies breakaway roping, junior barrel race, juvenile barrel race, junior steer ride, juvenile steer race, juvenile bull ride, junior breakaway ropig, junior bareback ride, juvenile bareback ride.

Rodeo weekend brings Newman alive and ensures a great day out for young, old and families. In 2013, 120 competitors from over WA, QLD and NSW made the journey to Newman.

Information courtesy of Newman Campdraft & Rodeo Association.

Newman Triathlon

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May 

Both teams and Individuals welcome.

Long Course
600m Swim, 21.6K Bike and 4.8K Run

Short Course
200m Swim, 8.1K Bike and 1.6K Run

Junior Course
100m Swim, 3.2K Bike and 1.1K Run

Photo and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.​

WA Day Festival

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June

The WA Day holiday always takes place on the first Monday in June and is now the focal point for encouraging state-wide participation in the wide range of activities and events that showcase the Western Australian spirit and our many achievements.

NAIDOC Week

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​Photo and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.
July
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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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Photo and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.
August/September

Come to the heart of the Pilbara to discover music, food, art and culture from around the world.
 
  • Outback Fusion painting and photography exhibition
  • Short film comedy festival
  • Newman World Stage with live performances
  • International Cooking workshops
  • Life drawing workshop
  • Arty Brellas
  • Outback Animals
  • Community Markets  
​Like the Shire Facebook page to keep up to date with event info. 
www.facebook.com/OutbackFusionFestival​

Newman Races

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Photo courtesy of Racing & Wagering Western Australia
August/September
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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. 

Bloody Slow Cup

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October

The Bloody Slow Cup is an annual event held to commemorate the lives of four Western Australian Police Officers tragically killed in a plane crash whilst responding to a call for assistance in January 2001.  The event includes a remembrance ceremony surrounded by a series of local sporting events held to fundraise for Western Australia Police Legacy.  The event culminates in the Bloody Slow Cup (Bledisloe Cup), a fiercely contested rugby match between local members of the Australian and Newman Zealand communities 
​(Shire of East Pilbara, 2018).

Photo courtesy of the James Curry (Country Captures).

Children's Week

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October

​Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia held in the month of October to celebrate children, promoting the Rights of the Child as proclaimed by the United Nations in 1954 and to remind us of our responsibility to advocate for children as citizens and their right to a positive childhood. The 2018 National theme is “Children’s Views and Opinions are respected”.
​Photo and content courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.

Christmas Celebrations

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December

On the first Sunday in December the town gets together for the lighting of the town Christmas Tree out the front of the Shire Office, followed by Carols performed by the local Churches in the Town Square.

Photo courtesy of the Shire of East Pilbara.

Services

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Location

Corner of Fortescue Ave and Newman Drive, Newman WA.

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
​Sunday 9:00 - 5:00

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