Pilbara identities are paying respect to local businesswoman and councillor Anita Grace, who passed away.

Throughout her 26-year tenure on council, Anita served as deputy president for seven years, and also on many committees, and was instrumental in the formation of the Newman women’s shelter and support for local organisations.

The town’s former mayor Allan Cooper paid tribute to Anita, telling the Weekends with Simon Beaumont program on Saturday she was a real “pocket rocket with a bundle of energy”.

“She had a big impact on lots of peoples’ lives and trying to improve peoples’ lives,” he said.

Listen to the impact Anita had on the community

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