Fitzroy Crossing
June Oscar gets Order of Australia
June Oscar has been named an Officer of the Order of Australia.
She received the Australian honour in recognition of her work with alcohol-related issues in the Fitzroy Valley.
The Australian [read this story]
Wyndham, Kununurra, Halls Creek: Dirt bike lessons for kids
Dirt bike coaches are heading to Wyndham, Kununurra, Warmun and Halls Creek.
They are giving lessons in the sport to kids.
FullNoise [read this story]
People: Patrick Dreamer and Richard Kaion
Patrick Dreamer, of Halls Creek, and Richard Kaion, of Fitzroy Crossing, are homeless in Perth’s streets.
The Sunday Times interviewed them as part of a piece on Perth’s “invisible” Aboriginal population.
Medical treatment and a funeral have brought them to the city, and they say they do not know how they will get home.
PerthNow [read this story]
Durack’s Labor candidate
The Australian Labor Party has endorsed Fitzroy Crossing identity Daron Keogh as candidate for Durack.
Daron Keogh
Mr Keogh is best known to many people as a member of the band Fitzroy Express.
He will be contesting the federal seat currently held for the Liberals by Barry Haase.
You can read his statement here:
Broome: Hoon driver on bail in Fitzroy
A 23 year old man appeared in court after allegedly ramming a police car head on last Wednesday.
Magistrate Steve Sharratt ordered Waylon Stevens to stay with his mother in Fitzroy Crossing and stay off the grog.
His mother will lose $1000 if he drinks alcohol.
Stevens is due to appear in Fitzroy Crossing Magistrate’s Court on 8 May.
The West Australian [read this story]
West Kimberley fires
This link shows a satellite image of prescribed burns in the West Kimberley.
PhysOrg [read this story]
Fitzroy Crossing: Blackout tonight
Power in Fitzroy Crossing is due to be switched off between 3-4:00 tomorrow morning.
You can read a Horizon Power notice here:
Fitzroy Crossing: Bush tucker cook book
Ningilingarri Cultural Health Service has produced a bush tucker recipe book to promote good health.
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