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Government issues mackerel fishing licenses
Norman Moore
Fisheries minister Norman Moore said the government has issued 48 commercial mackerel fishing licenses.
You can read a media release here:
Opinion: Rachel Siewert on policing the gas hub
Senator Siewert
Senator Rachel Siewert described the build-up of police numbers at Broome as a “heavy-handed” to protestors.
She said the measure, taken to ensure work at the site would progress without interruption, would created suspicion and tension in the community.
You can read her statement here:
Opinion: Daron Keogh on tackling the cane toad menace
Daron Keogh
Fitzroy Crossing activist Daron Keogh has a new strategy in mind to tackle the encroaching cane toad.
“A bounty of between $0.50 and $1.00 may be the best approach in lieu of a scientifically based cull,” he said.
Mr Keogh is standing for Labor Party pre-selection for the coming state election.
You can read his statement here:
James Price Point: 100 police rostered
Picture by Rod Hartvigsen
Fairfax says more than 100 police will be permanently rostered to police the proposed gas hub site.
Premier Colin Barnett told the Fairfax media a number of “professional protestors” had flown in from around Australia in an attempt to stop further works at the site.
WAToday [read this story]
Dodgy mechanic fined
Luke Eaton
A mechanic paid $2,000 court costs and a $3,000 fine for claiming a customer needed new brake pads.
Consumer protection officer Luke Eaton says to contact him if you suspect over-servicing or recommendation of unnecessary repairs.
You can read his statement here:
Kununurra: Alligator Airways still grounded
Alligator Airways, forbidden to fly by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), is still grounded.
CASA has applied to have the airline grounded for even longer.
The West Australian [read this story]
Looma: More on the new Police Station
Police minister Rob Johnson says the new police facility at Looma will cut police response times.
The West Australian [read this story]
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on Craig Thompson and Peter Slipper
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase shares his thoughts about fellow parliamentarians Craig Thompson and Peter Slipper.
You can read his statement here:
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