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As I sit here writing this, the skies are covered in a dreary grey cloud and remaining drizzles of last night’s downpour are making their final leap off the roof into the garden bed. I’m currently snuggled up in a jumper and tracksuit and not long ago, my partner walked out of the house wearing a beanie.

This would all make sense in any other part of Australia at this time of year but for us, here in Kununurra - it’s truly out

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week

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of season.

Whether you blame global warming, the Earth being flat or it’s simply the universe doing its thing, we have to admit that this cold snap has been rather nice. Us Kununurra locals usually only get one chance to pull out the winter woollies and boy, do we make the most of it.

Bomber jackets get dusted off, scarves are thrown around necks, plans are cancelled and God forbid anyone remembers how to drive correctly. It’s like the overcast skies are cue to forget how to indicate. It’s every man for themselves out of Messmate Way! Meanwhile, all of us who have been planning our KNQ Pride outfits are trying to decide how we can make our sparkly outfits not only look cute, but keep us warm! If there’s one thing that’s not conducive with Pride, it’s a lot of clothes.

If you’ve had the pleasure of friends and family visiting during this time, we feel for you. It’s one thing to entertain our loved ones when the weather is beautiful, let alone when you’re housebound by the rain. ‘What dry season?’ We hear you say.

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The skies are predicted to turn blue soon and our regular dry season programming will go back to normal. But we encourage you to sit in this cold weather (figuratively, not literally) and take a moment to appreciate that while we might get a week or two of rain and temperatures in the single digits, this kind of weather plagues our East and Southern friends for months at a time. When we’re back to camping under the stars, boating up the lake and leaving the house in just a shirt and shorts, they’ll still be pulling on that second doona and running the heater on high.

If that’s not enough to bring some sunshine and warmth within you, then we don’t know what is!

Happy July folks!

Local & fresh

We’re Here

Come in and try the wide range of great tasting food choices including sandwiches, wraps and salads.

Also, did you know Subway Kununurra sell subway pizzas? Subway, Eat Fresh!

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Captured in KNX

Whats On

We want to see how you enjoy all the East Kimberley has to offer!

Share your adventures with us by using #knxsun across Instagram to be featured.

NAIDOC WEEK

KUNUNURRA AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Sunday 2nd - 9th July 2023

Saturday 15th July 2023

Join the NAIDOC Week celebrations between Sunday 2nd

Free community event including a teddy bear fashion show

July - 9th July. This year's theme is 'For Our Elders' as we

and medical clinic, craft activities, emergency services and

honour the wisdom, resilience and guidance they have

face painting.

bestowed upon us.

Time: 8am - 12am Venue: Kununurra Agricultural Show Grounds

@TRAVELLING_HEREANDTHERE

@TRAVELLING_HEREANDTHERE

@MAGNAY

There is a whole week of events in Kununurra so come along

Cost: Free

and get involved.

Website: http://www.knxshowtime.org.au/

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUR

SUNSET MARKETS

Sunday 9th July 2023

Sunday 16th July 2023

The FIFA Women's World Cup trophy tour is heading to

(Multiple dates between 16th July to 17th Sep)

Kununurra! They will host a community event at Celebrity

Join the Kununurra Water Ski Club for sunset markets on the

Tree Park on Sunday 9 July from 3-5pm. Come join the

river.

celebration!

Time: 3pm - 8pm

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Venue: Kununurra Ski Club

Venue: Celebrity Tree Park

Cost: Gold coin donation

Type: General Audience: All ages Cost: Free

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Wanyarring thawala-ban-tha.

Team KNX Sun CREATIVE DIRECTORS: EDITORIAL: ROSIE DUFFY & JESS BUCHAN PHOTOGRAPHY:

ROSIE DUFFY, JESS BUCHAN, ELIZA PARRY-OKEDEN, OWEN KIRTON, RACHELLE EISENTRAGER

GRAPHIC DESIGN:

JESS BUCHAN (unless stated otherwise)

The bauhinia trees have flowers.

Joong-joong yirremendayin ngarenga-ni.

We slurp the honey out of them

SEBASTIAN TASI & JESS BUCHAN MIRIWOONG TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION

The paper we choose to print Kununurra Sun on has a positive impact on forests people and wildlife. FSC certified forests have to meet our rigorous standards. This means FSC certified forests are healthy, and benefit local communities as well as providing jobs for workers. FSC certification tracks the wood from the forest to the shelf. So when you see the FSC label on our magazine, you

Kununurra Sun acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout the Kimberley and in particular the Miriwoong and Gajirrawoong people of Kununurra and surrounding areas where we live, work and welcome visitors from afar.

can be sure this paper came from responsible sources.

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Kununurra Sun entertainment and sites for many years now and would love

Do you have any interesting stories or does anything stand

someone new to step up and do that! Over the years we

out to you from your time at the Ag Shows over the years?

gradually built up the Pet Pavilion from a tiny little shed to

Oh! I have SO many Ag show stories of different sorts. One

the beautiful purpose-built pavilion we now have.

of my favourites though is the year that we had my pet pig Priscilla on display in the Pet Pavilion, and as she had grown

Why did you sign up to be on the committee?

so much, she was going to a new family after the show.

Initially I joined the show committee because there was no

Priscilla was the cutest pink pig, who had a little black mask

pet section in the show, so since I suggested we needed one

like Zorro and she had the perfect little black markings like

I had to do it! I have been a part of the show ever since and

a skirt.

have stayed because it is a great committee to be involved with and I do love the challenges that come with running

When her new people came to collect her she managed to

the Show.

escape and run around the grounds at a 100 miles an hour!

Luckily, it was the very first year when the Ag show grounds

What is your favourite competition at the Ag Show?

had a huge boundary fence, so she couldn’t escape the

My favourite part of the show is the Dog Show…of course!

grounds, but there was a lot of country for her to cover on

I love how much people love their dogs here and it is a

the grounds.

great crowd pleaser. We all have such fun watching all the doggies waggy tails and the joy they bring to their families.

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KNX Agricultural Show IT'S SHOWTIME! The Kununurra Agricultural Show is not far away, so mark

Kununurra Sun caught up with Sarah Brett the Vice

your calendars and prepare yourself for a weekend of fun

President of the Ag Society and site coordinator

and games with plenty of fairy floss.

extraordinaire to hear a little more about what being a member of the Ag Society is all about!

The Ag Show is only possible thanks to the hard work of the Kununurra Agricultural Society. The Ag Society exists to

How long have you been in Kununurra and why did you

promote and support excellence in agricultural, horticultural

move here?

and pastoral endeavours. In line with this objective, the East

I have been in Kununurra for 33 years, I don’t know how that

Kimberley comes alive with an event that showcases the

happened! I came here to do a three month LOCUM for the

heart and soul of the community every year.

very rudimentary vet clinic here, which in 1991 was out at the airport. Mostly they did TB testing and station work at that

The Kununurra Agricultural Show, held annually at the

time, and the small animal work was very a poor second to

picturesque showgrounds, is a testament to the region's

the large animal work. I loved Kununurra from the moment I

growing agricultural importance, local talent, and the

got here and haven’t left since!

resilience of its people. This exceptional event brings together producers, artisans, and families from near and

Tell us how long you have served on the committee for?

far to celebrate the bountiful produce, showcase skills, and

I have been involved with the Ag show since 1992, I have

foster a sense of unity.

been a committee member, I was Secretary for many years and am now Vice President. I have coordinated the

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Kununurra Sun Anyone who has ever tried to catch a pig, large or small,

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rely entirely on volunteers.

will know how hard it is to catch a running pig! In the end there were half a dozen people chasing her and it took quite

Many of our committee members have been on board for

some time. It was truly one of the most hysterical ‘events’

many years, and many of us are getting somewhat worn out.

I have ever witnessed. They did finally catch her and there

We desperately need new people to come on board so that

was a huge amount of squealing and swearing involved as

we can keep our show going into the future. This year is our

they loaded her up into a ute.

51st Annual Show, so it’s been a huge effort for a small town.

What have you noticed has changed over the years you

What are you most looking forward to about this year’s

have been involved?

show?

Over the years the committee has worked very hard to do

I look forward to the show every year, even though I am

some fantastic improvement to the facilities on the grounds.

always utterly shattered by the end of it! I do love the

There has been much effort involved to get grants for

process of laying out the plans for the grounds and bringing

these works, as well as to coordinate the management and

it all together for the two days. This year there will be a few

the actual doing of the developments. The grounds have

changes as we had to source more entertainers and our

fantastic facilities now, a credit to all involved.

side show from the NT and East Coast as the road was out

The Ord River Marathon A Bucket List Item For Dragon Boaters

at Fitzroy Crossing when we started booking people. It is What I have really noticed though, is that people in the

always a fun and interesting weekend and I do love how it

community are far less keen to volunteer to help these days.

brings together locals, businesses, agricultural folks, station

It makes running a community event very difficult, when we

people and tourists.

Piicture credit: Danny Carter YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN THEM ARRIVING WITH PADDLES STRAPPED TO THEIR LUGGAGE OR WEARING THEIR BRIGHTLY COLOURED TEAM SHIRTS AS MORE THAN 100 DRAGON BOATING ENTHUSIASTS ARRIVED INTO KUNUNURRA FOR THE ANNUAL ORD RIVER MARATHON ON SUNDAY 11TH JUNE. If you missed them before the event, you might have

Darwin as well as individual paddlers making up combined

seen them on Monday morning walking a little stiffly,

teams from Perth, Melbourne, Bendigo and Victor Harbour.

trying to ease the lactic acid from their muscles after the challenging 55km paddle the day before.

The event was launched in 2003 and each year there is growing interest in our spectacular Kimberley scenery and the

Each year in mid-June, dragon boat enthusiasts from

fitness challenge this event offers.

across Australia descend on Kununurra to take part in what has become an iconic bucket list event amongst Australia's

For the not-so-fit, the event provides for paddler companions

dragon boating community.

to follow the marathon course from the comfort of the Triple J spectator boat and join the morning tea and lunch stops

The annual Ord River Marathon is an endurance challenge

along the trip before a final celebration dinner to congratulate

amongst the spectacular scenery of the Ord. Alleged to be

paddlers on an Ordsome Adventure!

the longest annual dragon boat paddle in the world, each year a crew of 15 navigate their 12-metre boats from the

"We are really proud of how the event has grown and

Lake Argyle Dam Wall, through the rapid water sections of

incredibly grateful to the Kununurra community who support

the upper Ord and continue paddling an approximate 6-7

the event each year," adds Kelvin Pine, the club coach who

hours before reaching the finish line at Lily Lagoon.

trains the local team every Saturday 6am-8am throughout the year to reach the fitness required.

'”People love this event as much as we love it,” says Josie Dean, Ord River Paddlers Club President.

Registration queries are already filling the clubs email inbox for the 2024 event so if you are a local and up for a unique

“We’re a small club, and this event is the highlight of

challenge, visit the Ord River Paddlers Facebook page.

our year. We train for it and then welcome the influx of camaraderie and sporting spirit as paddlers of all ages

FINAL FUN FACT: Suitable for all ages 18-80 years - It is

across Australia take up the challenge".

estimated that one hour of dragon boating can burn between 500 and 800 calories. The sport offers a great upper-body

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This year saw teams from the Sunshine Coast, Victoria's

workout, and the paddling motion engages leg and core

Mornington Peninsula, Dubbo, Hervey Bay, Parkes and

muscles.

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NAIDOC Week WORDS BY ELIZA PARRY-OKEDEN

NAIDOC WEEK IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS TO LEARN ABOUT FIRST NATIONS CULTURES AND HISTORIES AND PARTICIPATE IN CELEBRATIONS OF THE OLDEST, CONTINUOUS LIVING CULTURES ON EARTH. IF YOU’RE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE ORIGINS, HERE’S A BRIEF HISTORY OF NAIDOC WEEK AS TOLD BY THE NATIONAL NAIDOC WEEK COMMITTEE. On 26th January 1938, while many Australians celebrated the

The following year, it was decided that NADOC be

150th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet, a group

expanded to become a week of celebrations, from the first

of over 1000 Aboriginal people gathered at Australia Hall in

to the second Sunday in July. In 1984, NADOC asked that

Sydney to call for full citizenship status and laws to improve

National Aborigines Day be made a national public holiday

the lives of First Nations people. As one of the first major civil

to help celebrate and recognise the rich cultural history

rights gatherings in the world, this day became known as the

that makes Australia unique.

Day of Mourning.

While this has not happened (yet!), other groups have

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@naidocweek

facebook.com/NAIDOC

From 1940 until 1955, the Day of Mourning was held annually

echoed the Committee’s call. As awareness of the distinct

on the Sunday before Australia Day and was known as

cultural histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

‘Aborigines Day’. In 1955 ‘Aborigines Day’ was shifted to the

peoples grew, NADOC was expanded to recognise Torres

first Sunday in July when it was decided that the day should

Strait Islander people and culture. The committee then

also become a celebration of Aboriginal culture as well as

became known as the National Aborigines and Islanders

a day of protest. Major Aboriginal organisations, as well as

Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC). The National

For Our Elders, Bobbi Lockyer

state and federal governments, all supported the formation

NAIDOC Committee makes key decisions regarding

Where there is knowledge there are our Elders. Our Elders paved the pathways for us, taught us our knowledge, our history, they passed down their art, stories and wisdom. Our Elders are the foundation of our communities and role models for our children. With this poster I wanted to showcase how important our Elders are in passing down traditions and culture to our children and future.

of the National Aborigines Day Observance Committee

national celebrations each year as stewards of National

(NADOC). In 1974, for the first time, the NADOC committee

NAIDOC Week events on behalf of all First Nations people.

Aboriginal Flag designed by Mr Harold Thomas. Torres Strait Islander Flag reproduced by kind permission of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, designed by the late Mr Bernard Namok.

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naidoc.org.au

was composed entirely of Aboriginal representatives.

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Since then, National NAIDOC Week has grown to become

Find out the Country you’re on at AIATSIS Map of

both a commemoration of the first Day of Mourning, as well

Indigenous Australia.

as a celebration of the history, culture and excellence of First

According to the map’s creator, David R. Horton, “This

Nations people. National NAIDOC Week is observed annually

map attempts to represent the language, social or nation

from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday.

groups of Aboriginal Australia. It shows only the general

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locations of larger groupings of people which may include WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT NATIONAL NAIDOC WEEK

clans, dialects or individual languages in a group. It used

The National NAIDOC Week Committee have outlined a

published resources from the eighteenth century-1994 and is

number of ways that you can support and be involved during

not intended to be exact, nor the boundaries fixed.” Still an

NAIDOC week, and every week:

essential resource, and you can even order a physical copy.

Read a book by a First Nations author.

Display the National NAIDOC Week Poster in your

“You live several lives while reading,” quipped American

workplace or classroom and get your hands on some

novelist William Styron, and what better place to find your

National NAIDOC Week merchandise!

next life-changer than Magabala Books. Based in Broome,

From all (my own, unreliable) reports, you can find a stall

they’ve been publishing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

selling NAIDOC and other merchandise at the Kununurra

authors, artists and illustrators from all over Australia since

Markets on Saturday mornings. I also saw this on the

the ‘80s. You’ll also find some recommendations in the

Community Noticeboard Facebook page; so gospel, naturally.

Between the Lines section of this magazine.

I’m sure I’ve seen them once or twice at the Phoenix Plaza

Picture credit: Blak Tapas

markets as well, but also unconfirmed, so I’ll suss it out next Engage with local Traditional Owners and your local

Fri-Yay and report back.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Familiarise yourself with the Aboriginal corporations, and

Make a purchase from a Blak business – make sure profits

Aboriginal-led organisations, in the area, and watch out for

go to First Nations makers.

any events happening down the track or projects to keep an

Speaking of Fri-Yays, Blak Tapas are a local business that you

eye on. For example, the Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre

should definitely get around, if you haven’t already. Shimmy

hold Miriwoong Dawang Community Nights, while Binarri-

on down to Phoenix Plaza on a Friday afternoon for tapas,

binyja yarrawoo are currently convening organisations across

a tipple and live music. If you’re looking to buy art from the

the Kimberley to implement an Empowered Communities

region, shop around to ensure that as much of your money is

model.

going back to the maker as possible. If you’ve still got coins to spare, Ngarrimili, an organisation that offers mentorship and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Picture credit: Blak Tapas

Picture credit: Sarah Duguid

businesses and entrepreneurs have an online ‘Black Business Directory’ for your perusal.

Attend an NAIDOC Week Event!

Check out the Kununurra NAIDOC Week 2023 calendar for

Listen to podcasts or music by First Nations artists and

the full run down, including favourites such as the Community

creatives.

Day, KWAC Bush Tucker Day and the Community Movie Night,

Tune into our very own Waringarri Radio! Their weekly

among other things.

programs cover a whole host of topics, and are available to stream via Soundcloud and Spotify. And while I’ve got you

Educate yourself on the upcoming Voice to Parliament

here, Spotify have a whole host of curated playlists featuring

referendum.

solely First Nations artists for any taste or tone; think “Big

Unless you’ve spent a few months out bush sans Starlink, you’ll

Ancestor Energy” for the OG anthems or “Blak and Deadly” to

be aware that there’s a referendum happening sometime this

get familiar with the up-and-comers.

year. There’s already some very loud, polarising opinions and a fair whack of confusion in the midst. Although there’s no date

Watch a television show or movie made by a First Nations

set yet (at the time of writing), in the meantime, you can do

filmmaker.

your very best to make an informed and educated decision for

We’re spoiled for choice really. Locally, Nyul Nyul and Yawuru

positive change. And once you know your stuff, you can share it

filmmaker Jub Clerc’s debut film “Sweet As” played at the

with your community so we’re all on the same page.

Kununurra Picture Gardens on Friday 30th of June. Likewise, the eponymous short-doco chronicling the reunion of

Follow First Nations social media accounts and share their

Helicopter Tjungurrayi and the daughter of the chopper pilot

content!

who saved his life is circulating Australian film festivals, and

Speaks for itself, I think – the internet is (sometimes) your

hopefully available for viewing in some form near you soon.

friend!

Fascinating, and likely a must watch.

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Full day and half day hire are available for both boating

Rock and suddenly felt ridiculous that I would have passed

options and all safety equipment is provided in the hire costs.

this up for a few hours on the couch. We stopped to anchor

We had the pleasure of taking to the water recently on one

up, the afternoon sun beaming down on us and a view of the

of their BBQ pontoon boats. It was a Sunday afternoon and

magnificent landscape surrounding us. I thought to myself

admittedly, I was feeling a little tired. It had been a long, busy

“It doesn’t really get much better than this” and as I looked

week at work and the social events of the weekend were

around at my friends, equally content smiles on their faces, I

catching up to me. My couch looked mighty inviting and the

could tell the feeling was mutual.

idea of socialising for another few hours seemed impossible.

If you haven’t already experienced life on the water with Lake However, we were committed to round out the weekend on

Kununurra Boat Hire, what are you waiting for! Or, if you’re

the water so I dragged my weary self down and boarded the

wanting to treat your loved ones, gift vouchers are also

boat.

available for purchase.

Within moments of the engine purring to life, a feeling of ease

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washed over me. I sat back as we cruised up towards Elephant

AS LAKE KUNUNURRA BOAT HIRE CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY, WE CATCH UP WITH SHARYN AND GRAHAM VICKTO HEAR ABOUT HOW THEIR FIRST YEAR ON THE WATER HAS BEEN. There’s no better feeling than cruising up Lake Kununurra,

2023 has been a turbulent year for us all however Graham

breeze blowing in your hair, cold drink in your hands and

and Sharyn continue to improve their operations to make

good friends by your side. Thanks to Lake Kununurra Boat

Lake Kununurra better than ever. Their relocation to Millington

Hire, that feeling has been all the more possible with their

Drive not only makes life easier for them, but for their

BBQ pontoon boat and dinghy hire.

customers too with secure parking available while they enjoy a day on the water.

It’s been a big 12 months for Sharyn and Graham Vick. Since the inception of Lake Kununurra Boat Hire, they’ve sent

If you’re new to town (or been living under a rock!) Lake

hundreds of happy customers cruising up the lake in either

Kununurra Boat Hire offers two different types of boat hire for

their pristinely kept BBQ pontoon boats or dinghies.

you to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Lake Kununurra.

Their success and hard work has not gone unrecognised

Their BBQ Pontoon boats comfortably carry up to 10

either, with the business being awarded ‘New Business of

passengers and are fully equipped with gas BBQ, table, chairs

the Year’ in the 2022 East Kimberley Business Excellence

and full-size toilet onboard. They’re also pet friendly and

Awards late last year.

require no skippers ticket to hire them.

Sharyn says the support from the community has been

The Dinghies are for those looking to explore further up the

fantastic, with many familiar faces returning again and again.

river. Each dinghy can carry up to four passengers and have cushioned seating and bimini for shade. Skippers tickets are

“It’s what small regional towns are all about” she says.

required to hire the dinghies.

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Kununurra Sun and provide opportunities that benefit economic and social

experience the fun of the fair and celebrate the primary

outcomes for the region and the people who live here.”

industry’s amazing contribution to the Kimberley region.

Boab has supported this very magazine since our first edition

The Kununurra Picture Gardens to host their very

helping us to get off the ground and share positive stories

successful week long film festival in June that celebrated

about the people, place and opportunities that the East

60 years of providing an outdoor cinema and other

Kimberley provides.

entertainment events to the Kununurra community.

But it doesn’t stop there! Boab also supports other groups in

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BOAB METALS,

our community including:

CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE WWW.BOABMETALS.COM

Teach Learn Grow to deliver their Rural Program at East Kimberley College and Wyndham District High School which provides mentoring and tutoring by university student to assist students’ literacy outcomes and classroom engagement.

Kununurra Agricultural Society to host the Kununurra Agricultural Show on the 14th and 15th of July, which offers the opportunity for all of the community to

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Boab Metals Limited IF YOU WERE AROUND TOWN RECENTLY FOR THE ORD VALLEY MUSTER, YOU WOULD HAVE NOTICED BOAB METALS NAME AS THE PRINCIPAL PARTNER OF THE EVENT. THE COMPANY’S CONTRIBUTION IS A MAJOR REASON FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE FESTIVAL COMING BACK BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER THIS YEAR AFTER THE UNFORTUNATE CANCELLATIONS DUE TO COVID-19.

So, let’s find out some more about Boab Metals.

proceed with mining, initial early works could begin in late 2023/early 2024. Construction of the mine will then

Boab Metals is an ASX listed company (BML) and is

commence and take approximately 12 months and be

developing the Sorby Hills mining project, which is situated

followed by the commencement of mining operations.

on the traditional lands of the Miriuwung and Gajerrong people and located approximately 50km north-east of

Approximately 160-180 jobs in total will be created through

Kununurra. That’s just three kilometres from the Western

construction and then operations, with employment

Australian and Northern Territory border.

opportunities being available for the local community. Boab is further committed to contributing to the regional economy

The area where the mine is located has one of Australia’s

through procurement and contracting of services and

largest undeveloped, near-surface base metals (silver-lead-

supplies by local businesses for the mine.

zinc) deposits. Ore will be extracted and processed into a concentrate on-site and transported 150 kilometres by road

Whilst mining has not yet commenced, Boab has been on the

for shipping from the port of Wyndham.

front foot when it comes to supporting the community. We asked Boab Metals CEO Simon Noon about his thoughts on

The project is estimated to operate for approximately

the Sorby Hill’s project.

10 years. Boab Metals recently completed its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and continues with ongoing

He shared that “Boab Metals wants to make a positive

exploration programs. Subject to making the decision to

contribution to the Kununurra and Wyndham communities

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Kununurra Sun “It’s been a 6-to-7-year process, since the KCC formed in

create our own Kununurra brand of ‘green’ cotton which is

2020 many people have made large contributions to getting

environmentally sustainable.”

the cotton gin project running, everyone has stood up and done their bit at different times.” He said.

Farmland area in Kununurra is expected to double with the introduction of the new gin, creating an abundance of

KNX Cottoned On to Future Success WORDS BY OWEN KIRTON

“The impact of the gin will be much broader than just

new employment positions and growth for all surrounding

our town, the economic impact, cropping impact and the

industries in the Kimberley. New beginnings don’t come

development of the cattle industry through cotton seed

without challenges, but the prosperity of our little town

will spread right through regional Australia. We will keep

continues to grow with our ability to self-sustain, harness new

expanding production and industry as the future unfolds.”

opportunities, and excel in the agricultural market.

CEO of ORDCO Dan Raymond is also in good spirits now that

Following one of the most prolific wet season’s Kununurra

construction is underway.

has faced in over a decade, times have been turbulent with freight uncertainty. The challenges the community has

“There’s been a lot of critical moments, lots of steps, all

overcome have been nothing short of miraculous, with the

of which have been exciting. Expansion talks are already

collapse of the Fitzroy bridge and the flooding of the Victoria

underway, by 2030 we could be looking at a much bigger

Highway, businesses were stretched to their finest sinews and

project than it is at this stage.”

the already difficult import and export of goods was a near impossible feat.

“We have an opportunity to create a real niche for our product, the cotton grown here is generally of a very high

With transport access now restored and the introduction of

quality. We will be able to gin that using hydro-electric power,

new industry and infrastructure, this is a much-needed boost

whilst utilising our gravity fed water systems enabling us to

for our economy and paves the way for an exciting new future for Kununurra.

Exciting times are in store for Kununurra as the 6/7-year

A pivotal part of the success of this project has been

endeavour to build a new cotton gin is finally coming to

the formation of the Kimberley Cotton company (KCC),

fruition. As well as establishing a new cotton growing

comprised of Kimberley Agricultural Investment (KAI),

industry in town, the gin is expected to create around 30 job

Ord River District Co-operative (ORDCO) the Miriuwung

opportunities during construction and a further 31 ongoing

Gajerrong Corporation (MGC) and local growers. Now that

jobs once operational. Significant public benefits of the

financial backing is fully implemented, the KCC board is

project are forecasted with revenue of up to $386 million

proceeding with their construction decision. The ordering

expected over the next 20 years.

of materials and arrangements with contractors is actively happening and concrete works are expected to begin

Cotton farmed in the Ord has historically been processed

within the next month, with hopes the project will be fully

in Queensland. The 3500km journey and lack of available

operational by the 2025 ginning season.

transport has constrained the ability to mass-export cotton from the valley. Having the facility to handle the

Central to progression of the gin is a key group of people

finished product locally presents a unique opportunity to

including Jim Engelke, who has been leading KAI as General

amplify production, eliminate the need to export cotton for

Manager since it first took up the Goomig land area under

processing and gives access to international export markets

stage 2.

in places like Indonesia from Wyndham port.

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Bianca Long KIMBERLEY CREATIVE A truly Kimberley Creative, Bianca Long grew up in Halls Creek and now calls Wyndham home. Her Jaru Girl work ranges from textiles to jewellery and also painting. KNX Sun caught up with Bianca to hear about her childhood in Halls Creek, her journey with Jaru Girl and where she hopes to see her work in the future.

TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU GOT INTO MAKING

YOU GREW UP IN HALLS CREEK ON A PROPERTY, CAN

JEWELLERY?

YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD THERE? WE'RE

I got into making jewellery because it was something that I

GUESSING IT WAS FILLED WITH MANY ADVENTURES?

found is easy to do and it was cheap and small. I started with

I lived on a small property with my mum, dad, younger brother

beads then I went into a gallery in Kununurra and was shown

and sister in Halls Creek where we have a lot of bush, a dam

resin jewellery and really liked what I saw. I then asked the Art

and plenty of horses. Growing up on the small property was

Centre Manager who makes the resin jewellery, she gave me

great as we learnt a lot of skills from our father, for example he

the contact details of Mo Resin who is a Melbourne-based

had myself and my brother and sister help him build a culvert.

designer that collaborates with Aboriginal Artist. Artists send them designs and they then use the design and create beautiful

Also, our dad taught us all to ride horses from which we would

jewellery pieces. They give a commission to the artist for every

compete in rodeos, My mum and a very good family friend of

piece that is purchased from the artist.

the family used to run the local Gymkhana in Halls Creek where my brother and sister and I all would compete. My childhood

I have recently just started using natural wattle seed of which I

was spent camping around the Halls Creek area, this was great.

hand paint my design on.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT JARU GIRL? YOU MENTION YOU WHEN DID YOU START JARU GIRL?

DESIGN FASHION, JEWELLERY AND YOU'RE ALSO AN

I started Jaru Girl in 2020. I only started with painting and then

ARTIST?

in 2021, I launched my clothing line, The Connection to Country

Jaru Girl comes from the word Djaru which is my Language

Collection.

and the area I'm from is my fathers, grandfather and great grandmother on my father's side.

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My dad is a Djaru man and his country is Sturt Creek, around

months, of which I have been employed as a Trainer to deliver

210km south of Halls Creek. Djaru is both an Aboriginal nation

a Certificate 1 and 2 in Leadership to the local community

and a language spoken by the Djaru people.

members, ranging from youth and older adults.

YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY VERY PROUD OF YOUR CULTURE

IS THERE ANYONE WHO HELPED YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY

IF IT'S PART OF YOUR BRAND NAME, WHAT DOES BEING

WITH JARU GIRL?

JARU MEAN TO YOU?

Yes, I have had a number of people help on my Jaru Girl journey.

I combine the two. I like the way it worked on the canvas but,

My family, Sarah Duguid - Sarah Duguid Photography, and

most importantly, I wanted my painting to reflect my whole

recently Lois McGruer- Fraser, a fashion designer at Social

identity. The ochre represents my Aboriginal identity, whereas

Studios and Jen Layton from Earth Foundation. I have exhibited

acrylic is a white person’s medium and I have whitefella in my

my artworks in the Cossack Artworks, Woodside Art Exhibition,

heritage too so I want to recognise that. Keeping my culture

and the 2022 and 2023 Revealed Art Exhibition in Perth.

strong through my art is very important to me as I'm very proud of being an Aboriginal Djaru Women from Halls Creek.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR VISION FOR JARU GIRL? My vision for the Jaru Girl Clothing and Accessory brand is

I had a fashion show in Wyndham in 2022 where I launched the

to see my clothes in large department stores in Australia and

Jaru Girl brand and then in 2022 when I launched this brand,

internationally. My vision for my artworks is to have them

I wanted to make sure that I had models from my local area.

featured in large exhibitions.

I also wanted to showcase my home and opted for a photo around Halls Creek and Wyndham where I now live. I had some

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE

of my family feature as models - my sister, nieces and aunty.

SKUTTA FASHION SHOW IN BROOME?

This was important to me as the Jaru Girl brand is not only

In 2022, I showcased my Connection to Country at Country

my connection to the country by my strong connection to my

to Couture in Darwin, and in 2022 and 2023 I showcased my

family.

collection at the Skutta Fashion Show in Broome.

CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR

At the Skutta Fashion Show, I showcased my full clothing range.

FAVOURITE PIECES?

As part of this I had a few young women from Broome model

My favourite piece of artwork is the 'My Country' painting

my clothing out which is something I'm very proud of.

which is what you see on the ruffle top and ruffle dress, as this represents the county of where I’m from and where my father,

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGNS?

grandfather and great grandmother is from.

My inspiration for my work comes from the country that I live in and where I'm from. I reflect on the land, my country and

My other favourite piece is the Rugged Country painting of

the places I’ve been. If you look at my art, it is like looking at an

which I have made shirt and pants.

aerial photo. Each painting shows different areas and features, everything from rivers and creeks to the grasses and flowers

YOU MENTIONED YOU WORK IN KNX DURING THE WEEK,

that decorate my country.

WHAT'S YOUR 'DAY JOB'?

I have been working for Vocational Training Services for 12

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ABC in the Kimberley

DID YOU WORK WITH THE SAME ILLUSTRATOR FOR

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOOKS BY CHRISTEN?

THIS BOOK?

More books for sure, hopefully a story book is on the cards

This book has a new illustrator. Olga was chosen for her

while a larger book project is happening in the background.

watercolour style with stunning colours and realistic take

I feel I’ve limited myself with the name ‘Books by Christen’

on a piece. There was a delay to the start of this book, I

as I love making books, yet I want to venture into products

trialled nine different illustrators before deciding on Olga.

that will support my books. Anything that Kimberley kids can learn from I’d love to make. So if you see some

It’s a common belief that Kimberley kids have the

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR NEW BOOK ABC IN THE

The one that won me over was her illustration of the

dream childhood. Wide open spaces, incredible

KIMBERLEY

Jabiru, the iridescent feathers really stood out! Such simple products released don’t be confused by my business name

locations right at your doorstep and the school of

There are plenty of ABC books out there, although

illustrations but the more you look the more detail you see!

haha!

nature educating them from the dirt up. So when

usually it goes something like A for alligator and B for

Christen Mijovic found a gap in the market in children's

ball. I wanted to have one that kids who live here or who

HOW HAS THE NEW BOOK BEEN RECEIVED BY THE

WHERE CAN WE BUY ABC IN THE KIMBERLEY?

books - books targeted towards kids of the Kimberley,

have visited are drawn to from what they have seen out

COMMUNITY?

My website www.booksbychristen.com.au or through my

she knew what she had to do. We caught up with

and about exploring. Each page has a quirky fact about

Very similar to the last book, with excitement & support! I

social pages Books by Christen. Local stockists are Artlandish,

Christen about her latest book, ABC in the Kimberley.

each letter that I hope will stick with the kids, like don’t

don’t think I would have tried something like this if I didn’t

Walkabout Souvenirs, Curlew Home & Living, Ellenbrae Station, and Purnululu Visitor Centre.

grab onto a pandanus leaf when bushwalking.. ouch! The

live in such a supportive community who backs you, gives

YOUR FIRST BOOK, COUNTING IN THE KIMBERLEY

book released now was the third version, as after printing

feedback and values the books. A massive thank you to all

WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO

and reading the manuscript to Kian at bedtime I realised

who have supported, including the Kununurra Sun!

CREATE ANOTHER CHILDREN’S BOOK?

some sentences weren’t enticing him, or didn’t roll off

The original idea was ABC in the Kimberley, although with

the tongue. It was hard to use my patience, but with

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN PUBLISHING A

is shark obsessed

26 illustrations to organise and pages to write I knew that

encouragement from my partner Jaygan, I continued

BOOK?

Caitlin, 2yrs old - T for Turtles as it’s her favourite animal

would be a mammoth project for my first book. That's why

editing until it was just about perfect!

The biggest challenge in self publishing is that from ‘woah

Ivy, 1 yr old - S for Storm she enjoys looking at the colours

to go’ it’s all up to you. Meaning, if I’m lacking time, if I don’t

Kian, 3yrs old - U for Ute, because it’s the same as Poppy’s work car

I started with Counting in the Kimberley, then here we are

FAVOURITE PAGES FROM LITTLE READERS Meila, 2yrs old - H for Hammerhead Shark, at the moment she

today! I enjoy the creative process, seeing it go from the

An addition that pairs with the ABC in the Kimberley book

have information and images to provide the illustrator with, if

computer screen to something I can hold in my hands and

is matching Kimberley Kid Flash Cards. Using the animals

technical/printing issues arise during it all STOPS. Thankfully

share with my son, Kian. There will be more to come, so

from the book we created a set of card with multiple uses

after I created my first book, I faced many hiccups and learnt

many ideas yet little snippets of spare time.

- cards for tummy time, flashcards to learn the names of

from them so this book felt smoother!

animals, and the games Snap & Memory.

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Success at 2023 North West Regional Netball Championships On the 16th of June, Kununurra Netball Association

North West at the State Cup in 2022.

travelled to Broome for the 2023 North West Regional

One of our success stories was Nyokah (Okie) James

Netball Championships. Twenty players, ten officials

being awarded her C Badge Umpiring Accreditation.

(one baby) and countless supporters made the trip

Okie is a former representative player at both

to compete in the three-day competition against rival

Kununurra and State Cup level.

associations from the Pilbara and the Kimberley.

Also travelling were some of our Committee Members.

The 12 & Under Representative Team was coached

Treasurer Charmaine Dawe, was the Manager for the 14

by Development Accredited Coach, Vanessa Jenkins,

& Under team, while Secretary Teagan Lister, managed

assisted by Jessica Willdigg. The team consisted of ten

the 12 & Under team. President Natasha Storey,

players and captains were voted by the team; Captain to

attended various meetings offered by Netball WA at the

Quintarnah, and Vice Captain to Marizelle. Although the

event. Most importantly, Registrar Bella Davis attended

team did not win a game throughout the competition,

(along with Nyokah) as our umpire.

Clontarf Kids Come From Far and Wide to Play Footy THE CLONTARF FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE

After the enormous day of footy, the carnival concluded

THE EDUCATION, DISCIPLINE, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-

with a big BBQ dinner at the Kununurra Leisure Centre,

ESTEEM AND EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OF YOUNG

giving all the boys a chance to fill up and cool off. A

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN.

big thankyou goes out to The Shire of Wyndham – East Kimberley for opening up the pools and putting on

Recently, the Clontarf Foundation held their annual

extra staff so all the boys could use the facility.

Northern Football Carnival in Kununurra, which saw over 350 Clontarf boys from across 16 different academies

As always the carnival wasn’t just about the final result

travel to Kununurra to play.

on the scoreboard, but more importantly about bringing

they persevered and showed incredible improvement,

the boys together and playing football with the Clontarf

sportsmanship and drive.

Kununurra Netball Association was awarded ‘Best Dressed’ for the competition. There was also the

The 14 & Under Representative Team, coached by Erin

‘Players’ Player’. The 12 & Under was awarded to

Whiticker (Intermediate Accredited Coach) and assisted

Qunitarnah and 14 & Under to Zahra.

by Georgia McGee. The team also had Carly Durrans organising things for them off court. Captain was Mary

We would also like to thank our sponsors for assisting

W and Vice Captain, Elsie. Overall the 14 & Under team

us in getting to Broome. Department of Local

finished in fourth place out of seven. They went into each

Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, APEX

game with passion and enthusiasm.

Australia, Wunan, Point Farms Ag Co, Ord River Electrics, Quest Conveyancing, Kimberley Leather,

In the 16 & Under Division, Lescheyah (Bayah) James

BRD Construction, Maintenance & Glazing, Kimberley

joined Tom Price for the weekend. Bayah is a player who

Marketing and Kicky’s.

has been selected for TID in the past and represented

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The massive day of footy was held across both the Town

Spirit - playing hard and playing fair.

and Ag Ovals, and teams travelled from as far south as Broome and Derby to as far north as Darwin and

The carnival also provides a great opportunity for the

Nhulunbuy. It was an action-packed day with each team

Clontarf academies travelling to the event to get out

playing five games to compete for an overall aggregate

and about around the East Kimberley, with academies

champion. Each academy also got the chance to sit in

creating a week-long camp based around the carnival.

on a presentation from Kununurra’s local Headspace

Many academies used the occasion to camp along the

team, which ran sessions on youth mental health and the

Gibb River Road, fish the Ord River, visit Lake Argyle

different support and programs available to both young

and much more.

men and women.

The 2023 Clontarf Northern Carnival was a huge The day finished with a WA vs. NT All Star game, with the

success and all the boys played with amazing spirit and

WA boys coming out on top.

determination. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

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KUNUNURRA SUN KITCHEN

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Veggie Brekkie Burger

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The recipe wasn’t always intended to be vegetarian; however on a recent camping trip to Lake Argyle, it was discovered early Sunday morning that a key ingredient had decided to remain in the safe confines of the fridge at home. While we were disappointed that crispy bacon wouldn’t be topping our burgers, we were pleasantly surprised at how tasty we could make the humble brekky burger without it.

INGREDIENTS •

Bread rolls (we recommend Kimbercrust for their fluffy pillows of white bread)

•

Eggs

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Avocado

•

Marinated feta

•

Lemon/lime (whatever might be on hand)

•

Vegetables (we used tomato, capsicum and

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ELEMENTAL

YOU HURT MY FEELINGS

Friday 21 July 2023

SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE

red onion) •

Kewpie mayo

METHOD 1.

Chop tomato, capsicum and red onion into strips.

2.

Heat fry pan on fire/BBQ and drizzle with a little oil. Throw in vegetables and toss until softened. Put aside.

3.

While veggies are frying, mash avocado, feta and a squeeze of lemon/lime into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

4.

Crack eggs into pan and cook as desired.

5.

Cut bread rolls in half and either serve fresh or toasted (we went with toasted).

6.

Squeeze kewpie mayo on one side of the bread roll and a scoop of smashed avocado on the other side.

7.

Top the avocado with egg and veggies.

8.

Wrap in paper towel to avoid any runny egg disasters.

9.

Enjoy!

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Kununurra Sun 5.

Colonial Frontier Massacres, Australia, 1780 to 1930, v3

dispossession. It investigates the embodiment of Christianity

(newcastle.edu.au), an interactive map of Australia

by Aboriginal people through their appropriation of Christ's

To quote the recommender, “this website is a bit grim, but

body-his blood, bones and spirit-in order to replenish and

probably important. It showcases all massacres that occurred

heal their own colonised bodies. Sounds heavy, but I’m sure

around Australia during colonisation. There is so much

enlightening nonetheless.

information to all of them as well, it's quite sickening but it's 8.

super interesting.” I’m sure someone’s said that the first step

Demographics, via the Kimberley Development Committee

towards the future is acknowledging the past, so with this in

Not an exciting read, per se, but an interesting one

mind, go forth with caution as it’s not for the faint hearted.

nonetheless. The Kimberley Development Commission presents key demographic statistics for the region through

6.

Culture is Life, a not-for-profit organisation

a series of interactive graphs. The data includes estimated

Culture is Life is an Aboriginal-led organisation determined to

resident population, natural population increase, migration

see young people flourish. Their vision, in their own words, is

(interstate and overseas) and population projections. It’s a

to ensure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young

good one for a birdseye glance at the fabric of where we live,

people are proud custodians of the oldest living culture on

and the people who make up the weave.

Earth and have opportunities to connect, contribute and 9.

thrive in Australia and the world. Jump on their website to

Black Cockatoo, by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler

explore their range of projects, from the development of

Written by Jaru man, Carl Merrison, and former Halls Creek

educational resources for schools to community campaigns

District High School teacher Hakea Hustler, Black Cockatoo

that engage with young and old people around Australia to

is, according to the blurb, a vignette that follows Mia, a young

share stories and experiences.

Aboriginal girl as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote

7.

FOR OVER 60,000 YEARS ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES HAVE BEEN PIONEERS OF ANCIENT AND INNOVATIVE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES, WHICH HAVE MOST OFTEN BEEN SHARED THROUGH STORYTELLING. IN CELEBRATION OF NAIDOC WEEK, HERE ARE A COUPLE OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SOME FRIENDS OF OURS FOR YOU TO DIVE INTO, HEADFIRST. 1.

2.

This Book Thinks ya Deadly: A Celebration of Blak

presents a radio show and podcast called ‘Country Matters’

Excellence, by Corey Tutt and Molly Hunt (illustrator)

that delves into all things conservation, land and water

Not only is this compendium of fabulous First Nations

management, and development across the Kimberley. You

people hot off the press, it’s bloody nice to look at and the

can tune in to the show on Waringarri Radio, or you can

vibrant illustrations feel worthy of a frame or two. Each page

listen at your leisure via your usual streaming services, such

showcases inspirational people across a range of industries,

as Spotify and Soundcloud. Donny has graced these pages

and is accompanied by visuals from local legend, Molly Hunt.

before as a Kimberley Creative to discuss his passion for

Molly is a Balanggarra and Yolngu woman from Wyndham

nature and the wonders of the region, which he channels

who has illustrated, in her own words, an awesome book

deftly through photography. It’s fitting then that his recent

targeted to everyone! Well, you simply can’t argue with that.

endeavours are further explorations of country and culture.

Growing up Aboriginal in Australia, edited by Anita Heiss

4.

Skin Names: Ngalim-Ngalimbooroo Ngagenybe, Shirley

Perhaps the most acclaimed of the ‘Growing up (insert

Purdie, via the National Portrait Gallery

demographic) in Australia” anthologies, this one attempts

Shirley Purdie, a prominent Gija woman and renowned artist,

to showcase as many diverse voices, experiences and

presents the concepts of kinship, dreaming and self-identity

stories as possible. Each account reveals, to some degree,

through a collection of artworks exhibited as a singular piece

the impacts of invasion and colonisation – on language, on

at the National Portrait Gallery. It’s a self-portrait, as much

country, on ways of life, and on how people are treated daily

as an autobiography, of which she says, "It’s good to learn

in the community, the education system, the workplace

from old people. They keep saying when you paint you can

and friendship groups. All of them speak to the heart –

remember that Country, just like to take a photo, but there’s

sometimes calling for empathy, oftentimes challenging

the Ngarranggarni (Dreaming) and everything. Good to put it

stereotypes, always demanding respect.

in painting, your Country, so kids can know and understand.

Blood, Bones and Spirit: Aboriginal Christianity in an East

community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of

Kimberley Town, by Heather McDonald

her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels

For fans of non-fiction, Blood Bones and Spirit may be of

powerless to change the things she sees around her, until one

interest to those fascinated by religion and anthropology in

day she rescues her totem animal, the dirran black cockatoo,

the region. The book says that it analyses how Aboriginal

and soon discovers her own inner strength. A wonderful small

people have appropriated Biblical stories of land inheritance,

tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture and

expansion and loss in order to make sense of their own

ever-present family ties.

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When the old people die, young people can read the stories 3.

Country Matters, a podcast produced at Waringarri Media

from the paintings. They can learn from the paintings and

Aboriginal Corporation, presented by Donny Imberlong

maybe they want to start painting too.”

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AQUARIUS – 20 JANUARY-18 FEBRUARY

LEO – 23 JULY-22 AUGUST

It’s time to realise that it's time you took your relationships

Dedication to your dreams start to pay off, be patient

beyond the superficial. Recognise the origins of your jealous

and thoughtful in the pursuit and don't downplay the

thoughts and resolve to let them go. The material pursuits in life

achievements made so far. Your thoughtful planning and

are about as useless as socks on a dog.

manifestations are beginning to flower.

PISCES – 19 FEBUARY-20 MARCH

VIRGO 23 AUGUST-22 SEPTEMBER

Working on your mental game is essential. What will be is up to

Something is baking in the world of Virgo. Don't let the

you. You might feel forced to be energetic and productive but

opportunity to fill the breadbasket go. However, don't open

would much rather be curled up on the couch. Maybe it's time

the oven too soon, else things might deflate. When life gives

to do just that. Doing not much else for the purpose of relaxing

you mould, make pancakes.

can be a productive pursuit too.

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There's no shame in walking away, in fact all power to you. It's

All good things come to an end, thus is the circle of life. This lull

not selfish to follow the path of your spiritual and personal

you are feeling is time to reflect and grow. Before you know it,

growth. Walking away is going forward towards new horizons,

you'll be on the up and good things begin again. You are exactly

opportunity and connection to self.

where you are meant to be.

SCORPIO - 23 OCTOBER-21 NOVEMBER TAURUS – 20 APRIL- 20 MAY

Finances align as do the stars. Keep the potential of your

Who are you? Do you even know anymore? Teetering on the

hand close. Do what you want but be careful not to hurt

edge of a precipice, lean in too far and you'll find yourself lost

anyone else in the process. Whatever it is, an active hand is

amongst a rocky scree of non-descript fragmented morals. Look

needed to nurture its growth.

up, step back and see the land beyond the horizon.

SAGITTARIUS – 22 NOVEMBER-21 DECEMBER GEMINI – 21 MAY-20 JUNE

Solitude without a purpose is aimless wandering. Dedicate

Leaving the safety of the nest is the hardest part, but really,

this month to set a purpose that aligns with your values.

it's just one step out the door and only good things from

Distance yourself from those who don't respect or support

here. You've missed out on too much already, so time to

you.

get out there, if not for you, but those people and moments you've missed out on experiencing and witnessing that make

CAPRICORN - 22 DECEMBER-19 JANUARY

you scream, 'I'm the luckiest person alive!'

You're a graduate of the school of hard knocks however this month you'll find that building strength in your shadow self

CANCER – 21 JUNE-22 JULY

is the foundation of your resilience. Accept your desires and

The Cancerian birth month of July. Your sun sign breathes new

fears with loving grace. July will provide resources to improve

life. Plant some seeds to provide future gifts from the Earth

your emotional well-being.

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