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Balgo: Art exhibition goes to Cuba
Balgo’s travelling art exhibition is now on show in the home of the big cigars, Cuba.
The exhibition has already travelled to 25 countries.
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Kununurra: Airport extensions to open
Kununurra airport’s extensions will be officially opened this afternoon.
You can read a statement from federal minister Gary Gray here:
Broome, Wyndham: Port authorities to combine
A new Kimberley Port Authority would manage all Kimberley ports under a new government plan.
The new agency would manage the ports of Wyndham, Derby, Cockatoo and Koolan Islands, Broome, and the planned port at James Price Point.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
Wyndham: New fishing jetty opens tomorrow
Wyndham’s new fishing jetty will be officially open tomorrow.
You can read a statement from Special Minister of State Gary Gray here:
Fitzroy Crossing: Foetal alcohol project gives evidence
Fitzroy Crossing’s Liliwan Project has given evidence to a parliamentary enquiry into foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Liliwan project leader Professor Elizabeth Elliot said FASD is more common in Aboriginal and remote areas, and advocates higher alcohol taxes.
She also wants women abusing alcohol to use contraceptives.
WAToday [read this story]
Push for petrol-sniffing laws
A Northern Territory drug abuse group has been to see WA’s mental health minister asking for new laws.
The group CAYLUS told the minister better laws to tackle petrol sniffers are needed in WA.
The visit comes after last year’s coronial inquiry into the deaths of several young people from Balgo.
Opinion: Barry Haase on the government and the deficit
Local member Barry Haase takes a gloomy view of this year’s political outlook.
“I cant see an end to the current turbulence in Australian politics without an election being called and the Government changed,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Alan Eggleston on North-West defence
Alan Eggleston
Senator Alan Eggleston questioned Labor’s commitment to defence in Australia’s North West.
He said oil and gas rigs are potential targets for terrorist attacks, and need protection.
His comments came after reports of a defence department review recommending greater military presence.
You can read his statement here:
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