OT-Tell me about Newman

Well I have visited Newman in two years.

Typical mining town run and controlled by BHP Billiton.

Supposedly the biggest opencut mine in Australia. Lots of red dust. Vehicles and trains moving all the time. Some reasonable houses in secluded streets laid out in compacted fashion. Two caravan parks both uninspiring but pretty laid back. One fuel outlet with everything. Lots of sporting fields. Shopping Centre with cramped carparking space. Lots of touristy things. Great Visitors Centre. Swimmingpool, school........lots of Locals about. Woolworths, Video shop, fast food outlets, restaurant, grog shop(cannot buy fortified wine in the Pilbara), 2 pubs, bakery, clothes shops, Post Office, Hardware store, Carparts place, industrial area.

4x4's everywhere.

Lots to see and do around Newman 4x4 style. Permits needed to go anywhere on BHP property.

Cheers

tyres cost $55 to repair punctures and the entire town shuts at 8.20pm - even the locals reckon its a wierd place. houses are around $400k pluss for 3x1

Ahhhhh.....exactly what Willem said.

Are you working for BHP? If so, there's some fantastic house purchase deals on offer.

Neat little Mining town , reminds me of Glenden or Moranbah . but this link will tell you ....nearly all you need except for the .....suburb on the East side ????

walkabout.com.au/locations/WANewman.shtml

Doug

Not to sound to negative but the best part of newman is when you fly over it, take a FIFO position out of Perth.
The best mining town in the Pilbara is Tom Price by far.

Kev

SWMBO is probably interested in the social side of things , and socially the Pilbara towns are pretty good . Sure you will be short on up market shopping and organized entertainment , but on the upside , people tend to be more outgoing and friendly than in most rural towns . It is likely that you will find people easy to meet and there is an easy going barbeque and dinner party round where you will make good friends for life . It is a safer environment for young people than the city .

Company housing or a generous housing allowance is a must . Company airfares for the whole family is also necessary . Doctors and dentists are in short supply , but emergency medical treatment is OK . There is very limited coaching for academically or athletically gifted children . High schooling is generally poor .

The main features are good lifestyle and a chance to rapidly advance your financial position .

Thanks all for the comments, some excellent feedback.
As said above the position is with BHP, house and 4by supplies with airfares to Perth as needed. Not sure yet, SWMBO is obviously a little hesitant. All I am worried about is earning big bucks to spent on my toytruck:-)

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