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People: John Powell
John Powell
John Powell, who was the Silver Spurs drummer, is chasing a copy of a video.
The band played at a Wyndham music festival in the early 80s, which he believes was organised by well-known Wyndham identity Roy “Sundown Slim” Woolrich. more »
Barry Haase on goodwill packages for the troops
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase invites you to send an ANZAC day gift to defence service personel serving overseas.
For details of how to surprise a service man, woman or dog serving read on.
Opinion: Senator Eggleston on North-West defence
Senator Eggleston at Broome's war memorial today
Senator Alan Eggleston attended a ceremony commemorating a WWII air raid on Broome today.
He said the ceremony, attended by more than 1,000 people in Bedford Park, should focus our attention on the need for adequate capability to defend our region.
You can read his statement here:
Broome: WWII air raid commemoration tomorrow
The 70th anniversary of the World War II air raid on Broome will be celbrated tomorrow.
RAAF Hawk jet fighters are to fly over the town tomorrow at 7.45am.
You can read a defence department statement here:
Broome: Premiers’ Active Citizenship awards winners
Kathleen Cox
Broome’s shire president announced three Premiers’ Active Citizenship awards at Town Beach this morning.
They went to Gwen Knox, Rhiannon Hutcheson and Beagle Bay Women’s Group.
You can read a shire media release here:
Derby: Free swimming pool entry
Derby swimming pool will be open for free tomorrow afternoon.
You can read a shire notice here:
People: DJ Helena heads to Broome this NYE
DJ Helena is heading to Broome for a special event this New Year’s Eve – the White Party.
The organisers plan to fill the Broome Convention Centre will people dressed all in white, to highlight a raft of special effects.
KIMBERLEYPAGE caught up with Helena earlier this month as she put the final touches on her new single. She gave us a few thoughts about her music, her image, and working in Australia. more »
Kununurra: Vandals trash Christmas display
Vandals trashed a Christmas lights display outside a Lakeside private home.
Kimberley Echo [read this story]
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