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Ord Valley Muster starts tomorrow
The Ord Valley Muster kicks off in Kununurra tomorrow.
Kim Hames
It will culminate in the Kimberley Moon concert, headlined this year by Guy Sebastian, on Saturday 25 May.
You can read a media release from ministers Brendon Gryls and Kim Hames here:
Kununurra: Royal tour jubilee today
Today is the 50th anniversary of the 1963 Royal visit to Kununurra.
Kununurra Historial Society is holding an open day to commemmorate.
You can also view videos of the Royal visit if you click here.
Barry Haase on ANZAC centenary grants
Local member Barry Haase is keen to see applications for Centenary of ANZAC celebrations grants.
Barry Haase MHR
He said $100,000 is available to individuals and groups within our federal electorate of Durack.
The Centenary of ANZAC celebrations will be in 2015.
You can read his statement here:
Guy Sebastian to headline Ord Valley Muster
Former Australian Idol Guy Sebastian will be the main attraction at this year’s Ord Valley Muster.
The event will be held in Kununurra over three days from May 17-26, 2013.
You can read a media release fro ministers Hames and Grylls here:
Ord Valley Muster gets Royalties for Regions
Nationals candidate Michele Pucci says the Ord Valley Muster will be funded for two more years.
Michele Pucci
The funding comes from Royalties for Regions.
You can read her statement here:
Broome: Eight new citizens today
Australia Day celebrations will begin with citizenship ceremonies at Town Beach this morning.
Eight people from four countries will be come Australian citizens.
You can read a Broome shire media release here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on Australia Day
Local MP says Australia Day is just as relevant to Australian people as it has always been.
“Australia Day is many things to many people although I believe rather than collective loyalty to the day we are
Barry Haase MHR
witnessing a generational consideration of Australia Day,” he says.
“The changing shape of Australia is easily identifiable by the way we celebrate Australia Day and no generation is right or wrong in the way they view or enjoy the day.”
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Michele Pucci on arts funding
Nationals candidate Michele Pucci says her party is planning a $16million regional arts funding boost.
Michele Pucci
“As well as offering a cultural and entertainment outlet, a vibrant arts scene provides social opportunities, enhanced tourism, and creates opportunities to learn and develop skills,” she said
You can read her statement here:
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