Jarlmadangah: Plant survey training for Indigenous rangers
Nyikina-Managala rangers have taken a short field course in vegetation surveys. They will use the training to help plan the production of a remarkable traditional painkiller. Science Network [read this...
View ArticleDoor-to-door dodgy driveway deals
Consumer Protection says a couple of “bitumen bandits” are offering to lay dodgy driveways, door to door. “Homeowners who are approached by so-called ‘bitumen bandits’ need to know that rather than...
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Browse Basin: Barnett threat to cancel gas leases
Premier Colin Barnett is pushing ahead with his threat to cancel Browse Basin gas retention leases. Picture by Rod Hartvigsen WA controls two of the seven retention leases, the other five being under...
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Kununurra: New industrial land released
Landcorp has released a new 1.98 hectare industrial lot at Kununurra. Brendon Grylls Expressions of interest for the light industrial land close on 15 August. You can read a media release from Lands...
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Broome: Gas hub costs shire plenty
Broome shire is facing an $8 million budget deficit. Graeme Campbell Much of this is blamed on costs incurred preparing for the abandoned gas hub project at James Price Point. Shire President Graeme...
View ArticleMercedes cars limp along the Canning Stock Route
Six out of seven Mercedes four-wheel-drive vehicles broke their rear shock absorbers on a demonstration run. The company had staged a run down the Canning Stock Route to promote it’s G-Wagons. [read...
View ArticlePastoralists cautious about Rudd Indonesia plan
Kimberley cattlemen have received Prime Minister Rudd’s plans for a new cattle partnership with Indonesia with caution. Mr Rudd said the government would spend $60 million on a partnership that would...
View ArticleRangelands at risk says study
A new study of WA rangelands shows stations are suffering from a century of mismanagement. The report details land degradation, environmental collapse and social problems. Science Network [read this...
View ArticleMoney management tips
Are you looking for better ways of managing your personal finances? Financial consultant Angelina Jennifer has some useful tips for you. The ABCs of Financial Literacy If you are living from one pay...
View ArticleBroome: ‘New’ Mantra hotel
The Mantra hotel group has bought Broome’s Frangipani Resort. It will now be called the Mantra Frangipani Broome. Travel Today [read this story]
View ArticlePeople: Kelly Slater
World champion surfer Kelly Slater is going to be “ambassador” for the Chia Company. The athlete was in Kununurra, which is now the world’s largest producer of the seed, earlier this month. The West...
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Daron Keogh on schools funding
Labor candidate Daron Keogh says schools and students are in danger of being left behind. Daron Keogh “The WA Government did not sign up to the National Plan for Better Schools,” Mr Keogh said. “The...
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Minister supports offshore Browse gas
The federal resources minister has come out publicly in support of offshore gas processing. Picture by Rod Hartvigsen Gary Gray told the Australian Financial Review he expects Premier Colin Barnett to...
View ArticleShane Van Styn says tax changes hurt charities
Nationals candidate Shane Van Styn says Labor’s changes to fringe benefits tax law will hurt not-for-profit organisations. He said the changes would remove the ability for employees to salary sacrifice...
View ArticleSunday papers stop delivery to central and east Kimberley
The Sunday Times and Weekend Australian will no longer be available to Kimberley towns east of Derby. The two papers have previously been delivered via Greyhound bus to Wyndham, Kununurra, Halls Creek...
View ArticleOrd Valley: Comment sought on new farmland plans
The government is seeking public comment on plans to release 1000ha of new Ord River farmland. Kimberley Echo [read this story]
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Ellendale: Kimberley Diamonds now debt free
Ellendale diamond mine’s new owner has now paid off all of its debts. Fancy yellow diamonds – photo courtesy Proactive Investors The mine returned a net profit of almost $6million in the last quarter,...
View ArticleIndonesia lifts cattle import ban
Indonesia has put in an order for 25,000 extra cattle over the next three months. The country has also waived its 350 kilogram weight limit and stipulated the cattle must all be suitable for slaughter...
View ArticleBroome: Top models’ swimwear shoot
Broome’s beaches are the backdrop for the advertisements for a new range of swimwear. A camera crew spent four days at Cable Beach Club shooting Nicole Trunfio as she modeled the new swimwear. Designer...
View ArticleDerby: Tidal power station approved
The WA environment minister has approved a tidal power station at Doctors Creek near Derby. “The Tidal Energy Australia (TEA) proposal to build a station at Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, is designed to...
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