Archive for December, 2009
Kintore: Stranded family almost perished
A family of six, including a toddler, almost perished after breaking down on a journey between desert communities.
They were travelling from Tjukala to Kintore when their car broke down on Tuesday.
They had been stranded for more than 24 hours, and without water for 12.
The West Australian [read this story]
Halls Creek: Entry statement competition
Halls Creek shire is looking for an entry statment for the town.
The shire is running a competition with a small prize for the best idea.
There appears to be no specific design brief.
If you wish to enter the competition you can download the entry form by clicking here.
If you are not sure what an entry statement is, here are a few examples from other Western Australian towns.
Kununurra: Toad busters can’t use gas
Toad busters have been banned from using carbon dioxide to kill toads – because it is “too cruel”.
This leaved only freezing and “blunt trauma” as options, which Kimberley Toadbusters said will deter family groups from participating.
Danger: Crocodiles breeding
Crocodiles are more aggressive and territorial this time of year, says the Department of Environment and Conservation.
It is the breeding season for salties and freshies.
Temporary funding for Physician, Paediatrician
Health Minister Kim Hames says the government can fund two Kimberley medical specialist positions for the time being.
But it may have to draw on the Royalties for Regions and Closing the Gap funds for future years.
The West Australian [read this story]
Mr Hames said the two positions will be based in Broome and expected to travel the region. [and this one too]
Broome: Holiday swimming teachers still needed
Broome is still short of swimming teachers for January kids’ swimming classes.
Halls Creek: Editor ‘lambasts’ booze bans
Halls Creek Herald’s Editor maintains his firm position against “racists” who imposed alcohol restrictions on Halls Creek.
He said it has cost businesses $25million.
The Australian [read this story]
Broome: Jellyfish stings
Entrance Point beach has been closed after several reported jellyfish stings.
Other people have been stung while swimming at Cable Beach and Town Beach.
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
