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Curtin Detention Centre: Female guard bashed, unconscious
Police are investigating the bashing of a female guard at Curtin Detention Centre yesterday.
The West Australian [read this story]
The woman was found unconscious early yesterday morning.
Tanami Track: Section closed
The NT government has closed the Tanami Road between the WA-NT border and Tilmouth Roadhouse.
A spokesman said boggy conditions due to early rains forced the closure.
Oombulgurri: Commissioner considers young offenders centre
The Police Commissioner says he would consider a plan to use Oombulgurri as a centre for young offenders.
Karl O’Callaghan said a Fitzroy Crossing group had suggested the idea of using the former Aboriginal community, which is now officially closed.
Broome Advertiser [read this story]
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We expect to be back in business on Thursday 29 September.
Ord River Valley: Strong demand for seed
Ord River farmers producing seeds are finding strong demand for their product.
Growers in south-eastern Australia are keen to buy plenty of seeds as soon as possible to take advantage of a promising growing season.
Broome: Protestors ‘put community at risk’
Picture by Rod Hartvigsen
Broome Police say anti-gas hub protestors put the community at risk on Saturday by flooding police phones.
Senior Sergent Van Der Ende said the station took more than 30 calls over a two-hour period, some from as far away as Victoria, about alleged blasting at James Price Point.
He said this tied up police resources, and could have prevented police from responding to other serious incidents.
Eco Beach: Sea Eagle
Photo courtesy of Dave & Fiona Harvey, Eco Beach
Dave and Fiona Harvey sent in these photos of a white-bellied sea eagle feeding on a snake. More pics below. more »
Cattle bans: Indonesia plans to cut imports
Indonesia plans to dramatically cut its live cattle and boxed beef imports from Australia next year.
A government spokesman said the country, which has been importing about 25% of its live cattle from Australia, is moving towards self-sufficiency in beef production.
The West Australian [read this story]
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