Friday, 26 July 2013
Rock musician, philanthropist and poverty activist Sir Bob Geldof had a lightning tour of the Pilbara recently with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson.
After a speaking engagement at UWA a few weeks ago, one of Ireland's most famous contemporary sons said he wanted to learn more about WA's mining industry and how it affected local communities.
UWA and BHP Billiton took Sir Bob to Newman and Karratha for a day. The group visited the Mount Whaleback iron ore mine and toured the Martumilli Aboriginal Art Centre, saw the rock art on the Burrup Peninsular in Dampier and met local business and industry leaders.
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