Archive for August, 2010
Broome: Gas hub ‘will damage tourism’ says study
A Curtin University study says the proposed Kimberley gas hub would have a negative impact on Broome’s tourism.
The researchers say the damage to the town’s tourism income would be worse than the economic benefits a gas hub would bring.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
KLC, Kimberley Metals agreement on East Kimberley iron mine
The Kimberley Land Council says it is negotiating a deal with Kimberley Metals Group over a new mine.
The KLC says the new mine will create up to 24 jobs for local Aboriginal workers.
Police to charge man for stabbing
Police expect to charge a man with allegedly stabbing another man on Friday night.
Both men are in Broome hospital recovering from injuries.
Broome: Police seek camel tour arsonist
Police are asking for help to find out who burned valuable camel tour equipment on Thursday night.
The deliberately-lit fire destroyed saddles and other gear belonging to Red Sun Camels, but camels were not harmed.
Employment: Sales manager wanted
KimberleyPage is looking for someone to manage advertising sales and grow the business.
For more details see below.
Music: Naomi Pigram
Naomi Pigram
Naomi Pigram has released her first CD album “Other Side of Town”.
You can see and hear her perform on the music page this week.
Lake Kununurra: Man still missing
Searchers are still looking for a man who went missing after crashing his speedboat on Saturday night.
His boat has been recovered from Lake Kununurra, which is home to crocodiles.
Broome: Shinju turns 40
Greg Quicke with Sammy the Shinju Dragon. Photo: Greg Quicke
Broome’s Shinju Matsuri festival is forty years old this year.
Festivities kicked off with the float parade last Friday, and will continue til Sunday with a range of community and cultural events you can view here.
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