Standing at an impressive 12 meters high, this monumental steel cut-out pays homage to the pioneers of Mt Whaleback. Originally perched on a hill along the Great Northern Highway, the statue now graces the northern entrance to town, offering a stunning vista of the ore bodies to the east.

Stan and Ella Hilditch, accidental discoverers of the world’s largest iron ore deposit in 1957, hold a prominent place in Newman’s history. Stan, a seasoned prospector, stumbled upon the massive deposit while seeking manganese. The couple kept their remarkable find under wraps for four years due to an Australian Government embargo on iron ore exports, and the statue stands as a powerful symbol of their historic contribution to the region.