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People: Musicians head shave this Friday
Damian Watkiss
Kimberley musicians will be shaving off dreadlocks, a mullett, and possibly more to help cancer sufferers this Friday.
Music venues in Kununurra and Broome are hosting The World’s Greatest Shave. › Continue reading
People: Fiona Kuiper and Leonie Bailey
Kununurra women are organising a 100km walk for charity in June.
They intend to take the walk somewhere remote, camping at the end of each 25-30km stage.
The aim is to get 100 women to raise $100,000 to fund a hospital chapel.
Kimberley Echo [read this story]
Broome: Mining chamber makes a visit
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy says it is keen to help local mining and gas interests advance their projects.
The CEO had a series of meetings with business people in Broome last week and has joined the local Chamber of Commerce.
Kununurra: New youth workers for street kids
Kununurra has two new youth workers to engage kids roaming the streets.
They are funded by Mirriwung Gajerrong Ord Enhancement Scheme and employed by Save the Children.
Kimberley Echo [read this story]
Kununurra: Barramundi concert might be axed
The annual Barramundi concert organising committee says it will cancel the concert if it does not find more members.
The popular family concert, featuring Aboriginal artists, is part of the Ord Valley Muster festival.
The Kimberley Echo [read this story]
Broome: Strong support for Shinju Matsuri
A public meeting at Broome last night showed strong support for the Shinju Matsuri festival.
The festival had been scaled down last year after community members with Asian heritage withdrew their support in protest at Broome Shire’s treatment of the Taiji dolphin controversy.
Broome: Chamber of commerce welcomes gas decision
Broome Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision to process Browse Basin gas at James Price Point.
Chamber of Commerce president Tony Proctor said he was “absolutely delighted”.
Opinion: Kimberley environment ‘must be protected’
The Kimberley environment has “important cultural values” that “must be protected” say three green groups.
The Wilderness Society, Environs Kimberley and the Conservation Council all welcomed yesterday’s report by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.
You can read their joint media statement here: › Continue reading
Kununurra: Radio station man retiring
The Aboriginal radio station manager is retiring.
Colin Cameron, who has managed Waringarri radio for eight years, is returning to his home in Queensland.
The Australian [read this story]
People: John Bedford
John Bedford
John Bedford is acting CEO at the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia.
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