Archive for June, 2010
Chopper crash investigation results
An investigation into a tourist helicopter crash at Talbot Bay in 2008 is now complete.
It found the helicopter’s outer engine combustion case burst due to fatique, causing the machine, pilot, and six passengers to crash into the water.
The West Australian [read this story]
The cruise manager responsible praised his staff for rescuing all passengers.
He said the crew of the cruise ship on which the helicopter was based are all well trained in emergency procedures.
The engine casing had passed and inspection for cracks just six days before the incident.
The engine’s manufacture is now said to be redesigning the casing to prevent cracks.
WAToday [read this story]
Kununurra: New bypass planned for trucking route
The government is planning a new route that would take road trains away from the diversion dam.
The new heavy haulage route would include a bridge over the Ord River.
You can read Transport Minister Simon O’Brien’s statement here:
Halls Creek: More on Koongie Park copper
A finance writer says share prices rose when explorers first found zinc at Koongie Park in 1996.
His comments come after Anglo Australian Resources shares rose 45% last Wednesday after the company released drilling results showing deposits of copper, zinc, silver and gold.
The Australian [read this story]
Opinion: Better deal for ex-service personel says Haase
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase says a Liberal government would give veterans and ex-service personell a better deal.
Mr Haase is the endorsed Liberal party candidate for Durack.
You can read his statement here:
Broome: Bushfire at Crab Creek
A bushfire burned about 1000ha of scrub at Crab Creek on the weekend.
Six homes and the bird observatory were threatened but not harmed.
The West Australian [read this story]
Broome: Fitzroy man accused of stabbing partner
A Fitzroy Crossing man is accused of stabbing his partner in Dampier Terrace, Broome on Saturday night.
The woman’s injuries are not life-threatening.
The West Australian [read this story]
Wyndham and Kununurra: Call for grog bans
A new report calls for takeaway alcohol restrictions in Wyndham and Kununurra.
The study was commissioned by WA Police and the Health Department.
The West Australian [read this story]
Kilto Station: New abattoir planned
Jack Burton
Jack and Vicki Burton intend to build a new abattoir at Kilto Station, between Derby and Broome.
Burton interests already include stations in the East and West Kimberley, and Willare Bridge Roadhouse.
Farm Weekly [read this story]
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