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HELLO Well, well, well, it took its time but the dry season finally feels as though it has settled in. The cool mornings and evenings are a welcome relief and my washing machine is getting some peace and quiet after months of cycling through piles of sweaty wet season clothes. My legs are feeling slightly claustrophobic after I wore jeans for the first time since last year but I have to say, I’m thoroughly enjoying the novelty of pulling out my beanies and jumpers to rug up for ‘winter’.

The brisk (and dark!) mornings might make getting out of bed that little bit harder at the moment but every morning, I’m glad I do. Too often, we get caught up in the hamster wheel of life, just running and running with no end in sight. Missing the sunset every now and then turns into a daily occurrence and weekends that were once spent exploring, are now spaces of time to recuperate from the week that was. I guess in other parts of Australia, they call it the ‘winter blues’?

Writing the content for our July edition has reminded me of how lucky we are to call Kununurra home. Chatting to Sharyn and Graham Vick about their budding business on Lake Kununurra, being inspired by the whimsical artwork of Coralee McCarthy, and seeing the excitement in Lisa Woodhead’s eyes when she talks about her new business, the Kununurra Ice-Creamery has reignited that desire to explore and learn more about this incredible place. It’s also another reason why we started KNX Sun. To hear the stories, the new opportunities, and to meet the movers and shakers in this vibrant community.

For many of us, July is a busy month with lots of family and friends visiting. While it's delightful to be reminded of home and to be able hug your family - and not have that awkward ‘can we hug?’ COVID era anymore - it’s even better to watch them fall in love with the region like we have. To hear the tidal waves of comments about how lucky we are to live in a place like this. Life in the Kimberley. What. an. Experience! But let’s be honest, we’re all a little smug as we play tour guide, showing off the pristine Lake Kununurra, the spectacular sunsets from BBQ Hill and the breath-taking vistas of the not-so-Secret Springs. Sure Mum, you’ve got fully stocked shelves at your Coles, but do you have Elephant Rock at sunrise?

And while the visits from family and friends can often have you wishing they’d just go again (I’m kidding Mum, please stay!) It's also a great reminder of why we chose to live here. Not everyone can swim alongside freshwater crocodiles everyday or have the magnificent El Questro just down the road. Stop snoozing that alarm, take a leap off the hamster wheel and make sure you give yourself the chance to sit back and watch the sunset.

It’s worth it, trust us.

Have a brilly, chilly July!

HEAD TO PA GE 23 FOR OUR EXCI TING ANNO UNCE MENT !

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The Suprising Side to Savannah Nickel Mine

Coming Home with Coralee McCarthy

An Afternoon with Lake Kununurra Boat Hire

KNX Gets Glam!

Black Tie Fundraiser

Kimberley Creative PaperAmy

The Sweetest Thing Kununurra Ice-Creamery

Come and see the best range of Argyle and coloured diamonds in Australia.

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Captured in KNX We want to see how you enjoy all the East Kimberley has to offer.

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Waniyijeng looloo ginayin ngenayim warnkang ‘The cold weather is still around now’ MIRIWOONG TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION 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.

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 can be sure this paper came from responsible sources.

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What's On in July NAIDOC WEEK

TOP END MUSTERING RODEO

Sunday 3rd July - Sunday 10th July

Saturday 30th July - Kununurra Rodeo Grounds

This year's theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

Kununurra Rodeo and Campdraft Association's 'Top End

Whether it’s seeking proper environmental, cultural and

Mustering' Rodeo is a serious competition with big cash

heritage protections, constitutional change, a comprehensive

prizes. It’s a great day for adults and families and in addition

process of truth-telling, working towards treaties, or calling

to the bull rides, there are numerous events including saddle

out racism—we must do it together. It’s also time to celebrate

bronc, barrel racing and more. For the kids, there is a barrel

the many who have driven and led change in our communities

race event and also a poddy ride.

over generations. NAIDOC Week events in Kununurra include Welcome to Country, Family Movie Night, Bush Tucker Day,

There is a fully licensed bar, live entertainment and various

Language & Cultural day, the Junior and Senior NAIDOC Balls.

food outlets – no BYO alcohol is allowed. Gates open 3.00pm

For more information, head to Kimberley Land Council's

and the night ends at midnight.

Facebook page.

Get your tickets on Moshtix now!

KUNUNURRA AGRICULTURAL SHOW

KUNUNURRA VISIT CENTRE TURNS 50!

8-9th July - Kununurra Showgrounds

Kununurra Visitor Centre celebrates 50 years of operations in

This vibrant and unique community event has been running

July. Stay tuned to their social media for more details!

since 1972 and is a great addition to the East Kimberley experience bucket list.

For more info, visit www.kas.org.au

Woorlab Yarrenkoo Miriwoong!

LET'S ALL TALK MIRIWOONG! For NAIDOC Week, we asked the Mirima Dawang Woorlab Gerring Language and Cultural Centre if they would teach us some words from the Miriwoong dialect.

WELCOME EVERYONE, THIS IS MIRIWOONG COUNTRY.

Barriyanygoo yawoorroong, ngenjaying Miriwoong Dawang.

*Miriwoong has no one word for welcome HOW ARE YOU GOING? Garni woora-ngoong? *Miriwoong doesn’t have one word that means “hello” –use this as a greeting WHERE ARE YOU GOING? Gabi nindan?

I AM GOING FISHING.

Ngenadayin wajamab-gerring.

WE WILL WALK UP KELLY’S KNOB. Gerliwany yarraya Thegoowiyem HE IS GOING TO IVANHOE CROSSING TO SEE THE

Marram girayin Jankerrm-melig derdbany-gerring joowinyin.

SALTWATER CROCODILES. BANDICOOT BAR IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE.

Darram ngoondenginga dawang

Some notes on pronunciation: - In Miriwoong most words are pronounced the way you read them, but there are some exceptions: - 'A' is pronounced ‘U’ as in up or cut.

- 'ng' is always pronounced as the 'ng' sound in sing.

- Where an 'N' sound is followed by a 'G' sound, you will see an 'n' or an 'ng' followed by a 'K' to represent the 'G' sound.

- 'E' is more relaxed than in English. It is pronounced like you hear in the end of butter or sofa - 'rr' is a trill like the 'R' in arriba in Spanish.

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An Insight Into Savannah Nickel Mine Located just off the Great Northern Highway in between Warmun and Halls Creek is the Savannah Nickel Mine. Savannah has been running since 2004 and currently exports out of Wyndham. While Savannah’s mining operations are world class, the people and the work they are doing in the community is what is setting them apart.

Now, don’t get me wrong. If you had asked us when we

any further, I want to make it clear, this is not a political article. I

first envisioned Kununurra Sun if writing mining stories

am in no way equipped with the knowledge to argue the rights

was top of our list, you would have got a hard ‘no’ as the

and wrongs of the mining world, however here to simply highlight

answer. Neither of us had ever set foot in a mine site, let

some of the positive work Savannah is doing - above their

alone understood any of the operations associated with

government requirements.

mining. Admittedly very ignorantly, other than knowing what FIFO means and the ongoing debate about Clive Palmer

During the tour, Gordon tells us about his journey to Savannah

v Mark McGowan, our knowledge on mining is extremely

Nickel Mine, joking along the way about ‘selling his soul as an

limited. Luckily for us, our initiation into the mining world

environmental consultant to work in mining’. You can tell from

was welcoming and inclusive, and actually a whole lot more

the way he engages and describes the native plants and animals

fulfilling than either of us thought it would be.

that inhabit the area, that he is passionate in ensuring the land is looked after and the local Aboriginal communities and the

On arrival at the Savannah Nickel Mine, we were met by

Traditional Owners of the area are respected.

Gordon Low, Savannah’s Environment and Community Superintendent. A tall and imposing man, Gordon looks

Gordon is a keen twitcher and rattles off at least 15 different bird

every bit of the rugged miner however despite the tough

species he sees on a regular basis. He tells us about the Gouldian

exterior, he was kind, softly spoken and extremely patient

Finches onsite, and the pride he has in seeing the numbers

in answering the long list of (probably totally irrelevant)

increase during the past five years after a number of practices he

questions we rattled off to him while having a tour of the

has introduced.

mine site.

After a tour of the mine where Gordon points out where he In my mind I had always pictured mine sites as dusty, dry, hot

usually sees a freshwater crocodile, where the family of wallabies

workplaces. I had never given much thought to the natural

usually come out to say hello, and of the pack of dingoes that

fauna and flora that calls the area home – and before I go

frequent the area, he joins us at dinner to chat about the work 6

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The mine has also recently used their resources to grade roads, remove old cars and revive the school oval in the local Frog Hollow Community. As well as rebuilding an abandoned house to rehome a family of eight after their previous house had been destroyed by fire.

After dinner, it's off for an early night – not before I somehow unknowingly set off my fire alarm and get a knock on the door from my neighbour to let me know it is in fact my alarm going off and would I mind switching it off? Note to self: don’t mess with miners, especially the ones that get up at 4am! Apologies again to all the residents I woke up…

The next morning we’re up and out on the road by 5am.

before, which had not been picked up in any previous surveys and

Our trip has coincided perfectly with a visit from one of the

are keen to discover more.

mine’s Environmental Consultants. They visit the mine every two years to do a health check of the creeks, both up and

As the consultants take samples from the area, Gordon sits on

downstream, to keep track of the aquatic elements that could the banks of the creek, looking completely at home. He closes his possibly be affected by the mining operations.

eyes and can tell us about the species of birds in the trees, from just the sounds they are making. I can barely tell a kookaburra

While enjoying a coffee as we wait for the consultants to

from a crow, so to say I was impressed was an understatement.

arrive, Gordon points and whispers to some Crimson Finches

We sat and listened to Gordon and the consultants chat about

basking in the morning sun. His face lights up as he tells us all

what they were finding and the excitement that shone through

about these rare beauties and the new chicks the family has

as they collected their samples. It was quite the interesting

just welcomed.

juxtaposition of the stereotypical miner and these men that stood before us, clearly very passionate about the environment.

Once the consultants arrive, we drive out to the creek where they are testing that day. They’re brimming with excitement.

Soon enough, the samples were taken and we were making our

They had found a series of freshwater mussel shells the day

way back to the mine site. It was a successful trip, with a few more freshwater mussel shells spotted and the area looking healthy and productive.

Our trip to Savannah Nickel Mine was a whirlwind with a lot of information to process and retain. Despite our initial perceptions about the mining world, it was fascinating and also reassuring to learn from Gordon about all the positive impacts Savannah is having on the area and the local communities. As we drove away, we felt energised by the bright future Savannah was creating.

Nickel may be what Savannah mines, but I’d say one of their best discoveries is Gordon Low, the twitcher with a difference.

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Lake Kununurra Boat Hire A day floating down Lake Kununurra, soaking up the magic of this astonishing waterway that snakes its way from Kununurra to Lake Argyle is a reality for some Kununurra locals , however for those without boats it has been more of a pipedream... Until now.

Say hello to Lake Kununurra Boat Hire.

How exactly do you describe the essence of the East

And yet, the pull of Lake Kununurra is stronger than

Kimberley?

any urge to return to the salty goodness of the Indian Ocean.

There’s a distinct feeling people describe when landing in Kununurra, an instant sense of ease. Yes,

It’s the sense of feeling a part of something so much

‘Kimberley time’ is a way of life up here, but it runs

bigger than you could have ever imagined. It’s the

deeper than that.

butterflies you feel cruising down the lake in the wet wondering where you’ll see the first waterfall flowing,

A connection to the natural elements, igniting all

the heart-warming happiness that fills you while you

your senses. The warmth of the sun on your skin, the

watch your friends smiling with the beauty of nature

kaleidoscope of colours that make up a sunset, the

framing them. Your skin hitting the water and feeling

stillness of the bush that brings an overwhelming

as though a dip in the lake has just cured you of all

sense of peace, it fills you up, it relaxes and recharges

your sins.

you at the same time.

It’s the pinch me moments that just keep coming.

Growing up in Fremantle, the ocean has always played an important role in my life. Weekends spent

You can’t put it into words, you just have to

with Dad learning how to swim, school holidays with

experience it yourself.

cousins making sandcastles, tears after a breakup cured by the saltwater, wines and cheese watching

And, the best way to experience Lake Kununurra is by

the sunset to celebrate milestones with close friends…

boat, well, a Lake Kununurra Boat Hire pontoon to be

South Beach and I have been through a lot together.

specific.

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Sharyn and Graham Vick’s brand-new business, Lake

sunset from Kelly's Knob, it’s a must -do to tick off the

Kununurra Boat Hire provides tourists and locals

bucket list for a Kununurra holiday.

with the opportunity to experience all the beauty of the waterway, and even better, to do it with ease.

And that was the inspiration behind Sharyn and Graham starting the business.

With enough room to fit 10 people comfortably, the Lake Kununurra Boat Hire pontoons come equipped

As well as being long term locals, Sharyn’s experience

with a BBQ, plates, cutlery, chairs and there’s even a

as a tourism consultant mixed with Graham’s business

toilet on board – did someone say luxury?

brain, Lake Kununurra Boat Hire was always destined to become a hit.

You don’t need a Skippers Ticket to drive the boat, but the skipper will need a driver’s licence, and after

“We’ve taken friends and family out on Lake Kununurra

a quick run down from Graham and Sharyn you’ll

in our boat over the years, and everyone has always

be filled with enough confidence to oversee the

said how they enjoy being out on the water and how

pontoon for the day.

relaxing it is,” Sharyn said,

Like most locals without a boat, hiring a pontoon

“We knew there was a gap in the market and thought

through Sharyn and Graham is my go-to suggestion

it would be great if we could give more people the

to family and friends visiting, who are looking for an

opportunity to get out onto Lake Kununurra to explore

iconic and unforgettable East Kimberley experience.

at their own pace.

Just like a trip out to Emma Gorge or watching

“So, Lake Kununurra Boat Hire came to life.”

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But, with more than fifty percent of bookings coming

Sharyn and Graham’s vision for their guests is pretty

from locals, it's not just tourists who are enjoying the

clear.

pontoons.

“We love that out guests can enjoy a relaxing day out Some friends and I recently hired one of the pontoons on Lake Kununurra at their own pace,” Sharyn said, for an afternoon, and although some of us have boats, it was so relaxing being able to just rock up

“They can take in the beautiful scenery, swim and

to Swim Beach, be welcomed by Sharyn and Graham

have a BBQ on the pontoon boats, even try their hand

then cruise off down the lake.

at fishing. Guest can venture a bit further upstream in the dinghys too.

No need to worry about fuel, or boat trailers, or BBQs or any of the annoying logistics that can make a day

“It’s great to see all the smiling faces coming back in

out on the lake cumbersome.

from one of our hires, with everyone telling us how fabulous it is out on the water.”

A couple of dips in the lake, a few wines, a cheese platter, a delicious bbq and a Kununurra sunset is a

So, going back to my original question, it’s hard to

pretty perfect afternoon, only to be topped by being

sum up the emotion the East Kimberley evokes, you

able to hand the pontoon back to Graham and Sharyn really do have to experience it yourself. at the end of the day, without a worry about getting the boat out of the water and back to your house.

And I suppose that’s the beauty of it all, isn’t it?

For those who are looking for more of an active

Find Lake Kununurra Boat Hire on Facebook &

adventure or to wet a line, there are dinghys available

Instagram or visit their website: lkboathire.com.au

for hire too.

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COUNCIL CONNECT

SHIRE OF WYNDHAM EAST KIMBERLEY @ShireofWyndhamEastKimberley

GET GET TO TO KNOW KNOW US...

US...

“Our role in the community is to ensure community safety, not to make money. We don’t actively seek to pick up your pets - animal management is a reactive part of our position.” Scott noted.

He further explains the importance of microchipping and registering a pet. Not only is it law, it also helps the Rangers return pets back to their rightful owner. In the last six months, 93 of the dogs picked up were either unregistered, not microchipped and/or both.

SCOTT, SHIRE RANGER

“If you register and microchip your pet, we return it to you quickly and if it is the first time it’s found wandering and has been registered, we waiver the fee.”

When asked what is the hardest part of this role, Scott mentions not being able to save some of them.

Before the sun comes up - Scott, 28-year-old father of two, is up already feeding his newborn in his Ranger uniform before heading off to work. A balance he often finds challenging, yet rewarding.

“Seeing the condition some pets are in when we pick them up is heartbreaking. As a pet owner myself, it is the last thing we want to do.” sighed Scott as he pats his dogs - who are a big part of his family.

“We’ve recently welcomed our second child” beamed Scott “a few sleepless nights, early morning starts and lots of coffee - but it’s worth it”.

“However, seeing more and more animals in poor condition being rehabilitated and re-homed to a loving family outweighs the heartbreak of not being able to save all of them.”

Scott has been working as a Ranger for the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley for the last three years and has created a home here in Kununurra for himself and his family.

“I love the lifestyle of the Kimberley, it not only provides exceptional landscapes and activities for the family, but it has a very welcoming community - when in need of help you can guarantee someone will reach out” Scott revealed, “The Kimberley is also where I married the love of my life and welcomed our two beautiful children.”

When asked about his role as a Shire Ranger, Scott speaks about the misconception most people have about his position.

“I think a lot of people hear the word ‘Ranger’ and assume we just deal with dogs – but it’s such a diverse role. As a Ranger, we are responsible for emergency management, fire management, litter awareness, parking and camping management. It’s so much more – no two days are the same.”

Despite the varied role, Scott comments that this perception often leads to assumptions that it is a ‘money making’ exercise. In the last year, only 11 infringements were handed out– totalling $2,100.

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Feels Like Coming Home In 2011 Coralee McCarthy headed west from the regional city of Toowoomba to visit her daughter, who was working at El Questro Station at the time.

Little did she know, this trip would ignite a passion for painting the Kimberley and lead to her spending the next decade as the Artist in Residence at one of Australia's most iconic destinations.

Driving into El Questro for the first time felt ‘like

QLD, Coralee grew up on a peanut farm but calls the

coming home’ for Coralee McCarthy.

Garden City Toowoomba in Southern Queensland home. It sounds like the apple doesn’t fall far from

It was the first time she had ventured to the East

the tree, with her whole family talented in art and

Kimberley, and if it wasn’t for her daughter working

craft. She says “We were always making or creating

at the station, it’s a trip she may have never taken. In

things”

a twist of fate, the year Coralee decided to visit her daughter was the same year the Artist in Residence

Her time is now spent between Toowoomba and her

position became vacant at El Questro.

home away from home, El Questro Station where she spends the majority of the dry season as the Artist in Residence.

After falling in love with the place, and some encouragement from her four children, the artist returned to El Questro the following year and has

Her pieces depict the beauty of the Kimberley, in

been going back ever since.

particular the Boab Tree, that Coralee admits she is ‘unashamedly obsessed with’. Coralee uses bright

“I remember I had a strong feeling that I was coming

and bold colours to depict the region and says her

home, the connection was unexplainable,” Coralee

art pieces intend to entice humour and fun.

says, reminiscing on her first visit to El Questro.

“There is no place like the Kimberley, no place has

“The whimsical style of my art goes perfectly with

ever had that effect on me. Talk about being in the

these crazy, human-like ancient plants,” Coralee said.

right place at the right time” She says the Kimberley and its surroundings ‘feeds Having always worked in creative spaces, Coralee

her soul’ and the sacred, vast and ancient land

started out as a hairdresser, then dabbled in

creates a very strong vibe that is shared by many

dressmaking, but always knew she eventually

artists who, like her, fall in love with the region.

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“My art style tries to evoke a feeling rather than

with lots of work, but every now and then the couple

capture a realistic image,” Coralee said.

manage to escape the station and head out to explore the beauty of the wilderness park.

“It is important for me to create paintings that speak both to me and others. When people connect with

“Our season at El Questro allows us little time off,”

my art it is very special. A part of myself stays with

Corlaee says.

every piece.”

“We have a few secret spots around where we To celebrate 10 years as the Artist in Residence

chopper in to for a night, do some fishing and drink

at El Questro, Coralee created a piece called ‘My

red wine then get ripped back to work the next day.”

Kimberley Story’ which is her favourite artwork at the moment.

When the season wraps up each year Coralee and Andrew head back to Toowoomba to catch up with

“I wanted to create a piece of art that honoured

family, have a rest and ‘pat the dogs’.

this journey,” Coralee said. “A compilation of some of my art styles, with a few favourite places in the

And after celebrating her 10-year milestone, it doesn’t

Kimberley is what was produced. This expression of

sound as though Coralee plans to end her love affair

connectivity is representing my bond to this sacred

with the East Kimberley any time soon.

place.”

“It’s hard to know how long I will do this for. All I Coralee spends her time at El Questro with her

know is, I enjoy it more each year and can’t imagine

partner Andrew, who joined the business in 2017

not doing it,” Coralee says. “My desire is for everyone

when the decision was made to diversify into

to find their Kimberley and to feel how I do when I

clothing. They are the perfect team with Coralee

spend time in this stunning environment.”

noting that Andrew looks after all the ‘stuff she is ‘hopeless at’, allowing her to focus on the creative

See Coralee's whimsical work, visit her studio at El

side of the business.

Questro station or visit her website: coraleemccarthy.com.au

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Packsaddle Springs HIKE GUIDE If you’re looking for an adventure that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, yet only less than half an hour from town, Packsaddle Springs is the perfect option. Just a short drive from Kununurra, you’ll be treated to rocky gorges, refreshing waterholes and (usually) the whole place to yourself!

HOW TO GET THERE

It does get quite shady in spots over the course of

Head out of town towards Wyndham and turn off

the day so we recommend packing enough for a

onto the Packsaddle Road. Follow this road, keeping

picnic lunch and making a day of it.

he majestic Elephant Rock to your left and chase the many paddocks of crops until you reach the turn-off.

WHAT TO TAKE

Follow the dirt track and let the cotton fields lead

Common sense (obviously), hat, plenty of water,

you to the bottom of BBQ Hill. From there, keep

snacks, hiking boots, swimmers, camera

right until you reach a clearing. Leave your car here, WHAT TYPE OF CAR TO TAKE

grab your hat and water and get ready to hike.

This is one of the easiest waterholes to get to by car.

The hiking trail itself is pretty precarious. It is not

The dirt road to the start of the hike is in pretty good

distinctly marked, however walk up the hill until

condition (in the dry season) and could be managed

you reach the top of the gorge. You’ll see the clear

by most cars. In the wet season, 4WD only and go in

water flowing below (and maybe even a freshwater

convoy with others to avoid getting stuck in the mud!

croc or two) bush-bash your way down towards the walk and follow the stream to the left. From there,

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

it’s up to you how far you want to walk. There are

A good amount of fitness and mobility is required as

cascading waterfalls that flow generally year round

this trail is not defined and you will have to clamber

and they range in size as you keep going upstream.

over rocks and up and down hills. Avoid going in the middle of the day when the sun is at its most lethal.

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Why not finish the day watching the sun go down from one of Kununurra’s best views, BBQ Hill. You’ll need a 4WD or at least AWD to get to the top of the hill as it’s quite a rocky and steep track but once you’re at the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views overlooking the Kununurra area.

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Glammin' Up For A Great Cause!

As the sun set over Lake Kununurra, people from far and wide arrived at Ski Beach dressed to the nines for the Kununurra Black Tie Fundraiser, ready for a night of glamour and glitz to support the extremely important Lung Foundation Australia and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

This sell-out event was a highly anticipated evening on many locals calendars. Organised by (first timers) Denise Lindsell and Brooke Smeekens-Coleman, whose lives have both been deeply impacted by the tragic effects of cancer, it was a beautiful evening where Kununurra locals and visitors alike rallied around Denise and Brooke to raise money for these important causes.

The evening began with local jazz band Jazzinga welcoming arrivals with their smooth sounds before Denise and Brooke both gave heartfelt speeches that didn’t leave a dry eye in the house. Both the silent and live auction were a roaring success, thanks to the incredible items donated by local businesses and the generosity of bidders on the night. As the auction closed out, the night kicked on with Elemental & the Part Time Pirates setting the dance floor on fire with their epic performance.

Thank you to Denise and Brooke for putting on a fabulous night to remember and like Brooke stated so eloquently on the night, ‘F**K CANCER!’ HERE’S WHAT DENISE AND BROOKE SHARED WITH US: Denise: Tragedy hit my family three years in a row - 2014 mum (breast cancer), 2015 Grandad (Dad’s father) (bowel cancer) and then 2016, Dad’s diagnosis (small cell lung cancer). Dad's diagnosis was the hardest hit as the likelihood of beating the disease was hindered by the extensiveness and the current survival statistics. Dad was so incredibly determined to beat the cancer, he surprised all the treating doctors and specialists in making two Christmases' when we were told he probably wouldn't make one. Never have I experienced such loss and destruction in life, all the while feeling helpless and vulnerable.

This event was to raise awareness for the neglected cancer and help fight and find a cure, all the while honouring my late father, current cancer sufferers and families, cancer survivors and those who lost their lives to the destructive disease we call cancer.

Brooke: In 2019 at the age of just 42, my mum was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. Nine months of chemo and a double mastectomy later she was cancer free. Unfortunately it was only three months later, a pain in her chest had her back down in Perth for more testing, only to be told that the breast cancer had metastasized and was in her bones - an incurable diagnosis. Six months later she is still fighting the horrible disease. This event showed her how much the Kununurra community cares about people affected by cancer, she was overwhelmed with the support everyone showed!

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Did you know that one person dies every hour from lung cancer, making it the number one cancer killer in Australia?

Despite this, lung cancer receives less than 5% of cancer funding, making it the least funded cancer in the world. Lung cancer is rated the 6th worst 5-year survival rate cancer in Australia, whilst 36 people are diagnosed daily.

Breast cancer affects approximately 55 people per day, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Since funding commenced in 1994, the 5-year survival rates have improved from 76% to 91% however much more work and awareness needs to be done in the space if we hope to eradicate breast cancer forever.

You can still make a donation to the Lung Foundation Australia - Help Shine a Light on Lung Cancer campaign or the National Breast Cancer Foundation by visiting Denise and Brooke’s fundraising pages specific for the event: lungfoundation.grassrootz.com/shine-a-light-2022/kununurra-black-tie-fundraiser and fundraise.nbcf.org.au/ fundraisers/brookecoleman-smeekens 17

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PaperAmy KIMBERLEY CREATIVE Hailing from chilly Northern Ireland, Amy Mathers ventured to the sunny East Kimberley to try life working on a station. Amy then fell in love with Kununurra, and Kununurra fell in love with PaperAmy, Amy’s ‘paper personality’. The artist and graphic designer tells us about her ‘fun, complicated, but simple’ style!

TELL US ABOUT PAPERAMY?

and paper tubes would have to go through me before getting

She’s my paper personality. I’m obsessed with everything that

thrown out. In hindsight, I was doing my bit for the planet at a

is paper. Books, magazines, cards, flyers, notebooks and just

young age.

good old sheets of paper. I have always been creating things from paper so it was just a natural progression, I feel, which is

WHERE DO YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?

great!

This is going to be a very generic and boring answer but everything - the places I go, the natural environment, the

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ART STYLE?

people I meet and the new experiences. When I come across

I’ll give you the short version - building a really complicated

something that I find interesting, I find myself pulling it apart

box that’s not origami. It’s fun, it’s complicated, but simple too,

(in my head of course!) and puzzling together how I would

it’s colourful, it makes people smile (I hope!)

make it from paper. The angles, the shapes, the techniques.

Thinking back, architecture is a big inspiration for me because

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?

architects are figuring out the angles and how things will fit

I started making my little sculptures at university while I was

together. I love trying to figure out how a building has been

studying Graphic Design. It opened up a whole new world for

put together. Grand Designs, the best show ever made!

me that I didn’t realise existed in the art and design world. The first sculptures I made were for one of my final year projects.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT BEING CREATIVE THAT YOU LOVE?

The brief was along the lines of describing your life, so I

I’m not sure, the meaning ‘creative’ is to create something

described mine through paper. When I was kid I was always

from your imagination, to create something from nothing

making random objects from cardboard and paper, any boxes

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Kununurra Sun sometimes I wish I could sit in peace and not think about projects or things to do or jot down ideas before I forget them, it’s exhausting. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an ‘on and off’ switch? But I love it, I love using my hands and building things. I’m not always being creative with my paper sculptures, sometimes I put my creativity into other things like making my new home pretty or baking and cooking or creating my new veggie garden. I suppose I enjoy the problem solving side of my creativity, it comes in useful.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE PIECE YOU’VE CREATED? It would have to be the little Bungle Bungle in Purnululu National Park. It was so free and natural, I didn’t have to do any mathematics because it was layers and layers of flat paper stuck on-top of each other rather than measuring and making a 3D shape. I would love to make a bigger piece someday. My pieces involve a lot of measuring and noting down numbers so it was a nice change.

WHAT OTHER CREATIVES DO YOU FIND MOTIVATING/ INSPIRING? I could name so many, I’ve met so many artists and designers in my journey so far and each one is inspirational in their own way. Meeting other artists and designers and talking about their work and their process is so motivating. Personally I

Seeing my own country properly is next on my list. Once I get

get a bit of FOMO from this which gets me motivated. The

my fix of my mum’s home cooking, travelling with my art will be

creatives I find most inspirational are the artists and designers

back on top (which is how I came to Australia), get involved in

that I have grown up with and studied with. I love seeing our

more art in residencies across Australia and the globe would be

journeys – Rachel Taylor (Broome), Megan Burns (Ireland),

amazing! I want to soak up as many cultures as I can.

Heather Browne (Canada), just to name a few.

TELL US WHY YOU DECIDED TO MOVE TO KUNUNURRA?I FAVOURITE BOOK OR PODCAST?

I came up to Kununurra for the first time in 2020 for two

At the moment I’m reading ‘The Last Migration’ by Charlotte

weeks with a station family that I was working for. I loved those

McConaghy but this is the first book I’ve started to read in a

two weeks and in that time I got offered a solo exhibition at

long time. My attention span for books has never been good

Artopia Gallery for the start of the tourist season in 2021. After

but sometimes I take notions to start into a book if someone

the station work, I was living in Broome and wasn’t really in a

has recommended one. I’m more of a magazine person - love

good head space; couldn’t go home for Christmas, didn’t feel

a good magazine! Frankie is one of my favourites and now

like I fitted into Broome so I really needed new surroundings.

Kununurra Sun of course! Podcasts are definitely more suited

Kununurra was ticking all my boxes and I had this exhibition

to me, I love conversational and comedy ones that aren’t

lined up, so after a month or two in Broome, I packed my car up

shoving information down your ear holes. My favourite at the

and made my way to the east Kimberley and never looked back.

moment is Shagged, Married, Annoyed - a husband and wife team, Rosie and Chris Ramsey, it’s hilarious!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE AREA? The scenery, the wildlife, the people, the art, my job. I count my

WHAT IS THE NEXT DESTINATION ON YOUR TRAVEL LIST

lucky stars every day to have encountered so many wonderful

AND WHY?

people up here who have made me feel part of the community.

To be honest, I haven’t really thought about travelling much

I really love my full-time job at Artlandish Aboriginal Gallery too,

since being in Kununurra. My main focus is getting home to

I get to look at art all day! I’m quite a quiet person, I like to keep

Northern Ireland. I haven’t been home in so long, over two

to myself so I love how relaxing it can be up here. The scenery

and a half years and I’m just longing to see my family and,

and lifestyle and the way you can drive 15 mins out of town and

weirdly, feel the cold and rain again. I would love to see more

feel like you’re thousands of miles away from society. It’s lovely.

of Ireland when I go home next. After speaking with so many tourists who have been to Ireland, most have seen way more of

Find Amy's beautiful work on Instagram @paperamy or

the country than what I have and I lived there most of my life!

displayed at Artopia Gallery.

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Kununurra Ice Creamery THE SWEETEST ADDITION TO TOWN! Spotting a need for locals and visitors alike to have somewhere

Simmos ice cream with 48 flavours rotating at a time, Lisa has

to get a coffee and sweet treat after 2pm, Lisa Woodhead and

plans to expand the ice-creamery into a dessert bar - think

her family concocted the delicious idea of Kununurra Ice-

waffles, banana splits and creamy frappes to get your mouth

Creamery.

around! And how can you forget that gorgeous hot pink coffee machine just waiting to serve up your hit of caffeine.

Having been a Kununurra local for over 27 years, Lisa wanted to create a fun and welcoming space for people to come together You’ll find all your favourites such as cookies and cream and in the afternoon, and what better way to bring people together bubblegum, as well as some different options such as Matso’s than ice-cream!

Ginger Beer and licorice. The best part, take-away tubs are available!

The Ice-Creamery is a family affair with Lisa’s husband and daughter pitching in to help. She has also employed several

You can even give the gift of ice-cream, with gift vouchers

local juniors who work part-time after school.

available for purchase - how sweet is that!

Serving up Western Australia’s udderly famous udderlicious

Kununurra Ice-Creamery is open 10am - 8pm, 7 days a week.

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A Day of Play!

KUNUNURRA TOY AND PUZZLE LIBRARY CELEBRATE FORTY YEARS OF FUN! What better way to celebrate a milestone, than with a big

“This little toy library keeps going from strength to strength,

birthday bash with all your friends?

always looking for new ways to improve and provide contemporary and high-quality resources to local families,”

And that’s exactly what The Kununurra Toy and Puzzle Library

Jessica said.

did to celebrate their 40th birthday.

Kununurra Toy and Puzzle Library president, Tobi Mcnamara In conjunction with World Play Day, The Kununurra Toy and

said the day wouldn’t have happened without the support of

Puzzle Library held a free community morning of play in May

the local community.

at the Showground.

"We are very grateful to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley They had everything you need for a successful soirée – Image: Emily McDonald balloons, bubbles, toys, pony rides, baby animals, a fire truck

who have supported our not-for-profit group for many years, and especially for sponsoring this big event" Tobi said.

and of course, cake!

The Kununurra Toy and Puzzle Library would also like to The theme for this year’s World Play Day was ‘Rediscover Play

thank the Apex Club Kununurra, Kununurra Volunteer Fire and

– helping families save money and reduce waste’ which is right

Rescue Service, St Johns Ambulance, Coles and Ceres Farms.

up the library's alley, as that is exactly what they have been doing the past 40 years.

The Kununurra Toy and Puzzle Library is open every Saturday from 8:30am-10am and caters for children 0-5 years old.

Jessica Welch, a proud committee member of the library said the 40th birthday celebration was an impressive achievement

To view their range of toys visit:

for the small volunteer run community group.

kununurratoylibrary.setls.com.au

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Kununurra Sun drought, but here we are. The narrative flip-flops between time, characters and beautifully drawn scenery, from the period of the British Raj in India to modern-day Fife in Ireland, that served as a nice little holiday in my head.

The story is told through a number of recurring voices – the main ones you need to know are Iris and the titular Esme Lennox, who’s been locked in an asylum since she was 14. She is now seventy something and, most chillingly, not mad. Other voices that narrate the story are unidentified – this can be hard to follow initially, but the murkiness seeps into the storyline and it allows a central plot point that pays off. Esme is revealed to be Iris’ long-lost-great-aunt pretty early on, and the two form a clumsy bond as they try to figure out who this woman is, and why she has been deemed insane for over half a century.

The story probes our concept of madness and incarceration, with uneasy results, and I was a bit shocked by feisty teen Esme being left to fade away from the world.

Between the Lines

The central mystery behind Esme’s vanishing act is prodded and nudged throughout, and little crumbs create just enough context to pull the rug out from under you for the big reveal.

Maggie O’Farrell’s dreamy language lulled me into a false sense of smug-reader-syndrome, while setting such a neat little bait-

THE VANISHING ACT OF ESME LENNOX

and-switch that I genuinely thought I had the story pegged

BY MAGGIE O'FARRELL

from halfway. The story is glossy and light in places – Iris’

WORDS BY ELIZA PARRY-OKEDON

vintage clothes shop, the treasures inside, her life in Fife and

Well well well it's good to be back in the reader's corner of this

her own semi-romantic subplot were a delight to read – which

illustrious publication.

inevitably makes the revelations all the more crushing. The good

I’ve been in a bit of a reading rut, but I’ve finally pushed

guys were bad and bad guys were truly awful beneath a veneer

through.

of class and consequence. The ending was so satisfying though, and Esme is a heroine that needs one hundred thousand hugs.

A small section of this community who will be unsurprised to hear this, and who are likely rejoicing my return to the club, are

With regards to my own vanishing act, you can call off the

the extremely patient and long-suffering staff at the Kununurra

search party. You’ll be pleased to know that I’m dropping the

Community Library. If you are reading this, and happen to work

book in the chute this afternoon. Thank you library team for all

there, let me just say that I am deeply sorry that I have largely

that you do, and for making my Kununurra days all the more

ignored your very succinct weekly overdue emails and very firm bright. Your weekly emails are some of the more fun ones that but kind reminders over the phone. You probably won’t believe

end up in my inbox so I'll miss them a bit. As much as they

me when I say that I didn't mean to keep this book hostage for

make me feel a bit naughty (but more of a first class pain in the

the better part of six months, which is fair enough, because I'm

arse I'm sure), I do take them seriously I swear.

bloody glad I did.

Not to worry – I'm sure you’ll have reason to chase me up again The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell has

soon.

been the most enjoyable read I've had in a long time – a bit rich coming from someone who has just claimed a reading

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KUNUNURRA SUN KITCHEN

Smoky Shepherd's Pie

GRACE FROM @OUTBACKOTTOLENGHI IS BACK THIS MONTH TO SHARE ANOTHER ONE OF HER MOUTH-WATERING RECIPES. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM FOR HER DELICIOUS CREATIONS! It’s been as cold as it gets in Kununurra recently, so I have taken the opportunity to make something with a ‘winter’ warming vibe.

The mushrooms and lentils make this dish very filling and hearty, while the addition of lemon and parsley retains an element of freshness we all need. A great dish for leftovers, or if your household is bigger, a good filling meal for all.

INGREDIENTS Filling - ¾ cup whole green lentils cooked (or 2 tins brown lentils) - 30ml extra virgin olive oil - 1 onion chopped very finely - 3 garlic cloves crushed - 50g sundried tomatoes finely chopped - ½ tsp chilli flakes - 2 tsp smoked paprika - ¼ teaspoon cumin powder - 1 tablespoon tomato paste - 8 large brown mushrooms, chopped into cubes - Splash of red wine if you have it - 1 medium zucchini chopped into small cubes

3. On medium heat, add the olive oil to a large pan and add

- 1 tin of cherry or whole tomatoes

the onions. After 2-3 minutes, add the garlic and chilli flakes

- 15g parsley chopped finely

and cook for a further 2-3 minutes (ensuring garlic does not

- ½ teaspoon salt

burn). Then stir in the paprika, cumin, tomato paste and cook

- ½ teaspoon lemon zest

for 1 minute.

4. Add mushrooms and cook down for 5 minutes. Add a

Potato Mash

splash of red wine if you have it on hand. Then add zucchini

- 8 medium potatoes boiled (peeled)

and allow to cook for 5 minutes again. You can cover the pan

- 1 tablespoon butter

with the lid to help the vegetables cook down. Add the tin of

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

tomatoes, cooked (and strained) lentils, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼

- 2 tablespoons milk or soy milk

cup water. Stir well, cover and let cook for 10 minutes. Take the

- 1 tablespoon parsley

lid off and cook for another 10 minutes or until most liquid has

- 1 teaspoon lemon zest

absorbed, stirring occasionally.

- 3 tablespoons parmesan (or more if you wish)

5. Add parsley and lemon and stir through. Turn the heat off

- Salt and pepper to taste

and allow the sauce to sit while you make the potato mash.

6. The potatoes should be cooked by this time. Mash the

METHOD 1. Boil potatoes for about 30 minutes or until all are cooked well.

Meanwhile, put lentils in 2 ½ cups of water and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes.

potatoes until smooth and combine all ingredients under the ‘Potato Mash’ heading.

7. Spoon Filling into a lasagne pan and top with potato mash.

8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the potato mash is slightly

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees on fan force.

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Balls 'n' All KUNUNURRA WARRIORS BOXING CLUB

Crows have a slightly easier run home with their only large

The KNX Warriors Boxing Club is a relatively new club,

challenge being a return trip from the Halls Creek Hawks

building capacity and spreading awareness of the incredible where they will try and reverse the result of round 9, sport of Boxing. The club is registered with KidSport and coaches are qualified with Boxing WA. Club is registered

INDOOR CRICKET

with Boxing WA and fully insured. Fantastic for overall

The season is well underway with action across two time slots

fitness, brain health, coordination, cardiovascular health, and (6pm and 7:30pm) continuing on Tuesday, Wednesday and loads of fun. All levels, ALL abilities welcome. Ages 10yrs+

Thursday nights. With plenty of room around the net and the

Located @The Shed, Picture Gardens 32 Coolibah Drive,

bar just a couple of metres away why not enjoy a beverage

Kununurra. Training Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

and become a part of the action (including mixed levels of

Youth 4.30pm-5.30pm

wit and banter). You can catch all of the games down at the

Adults 5.30pm-6.30pm

Ord River Sports Club

Saturday morning sparring (by Coaches invitation only) Find them on Facebook or Instagram or

call 0458 470 177

or email: knxwarriorsbc@gmail.com

INDOOR CRICKET There is some exciting news on the horizon for all abilities sport in Kununurra with a couple of State Sporting

KUNUNURRA BRUMBIES TOUCH FOOTBALL

Organisations looking to visit town. Whilst we can’t say too

Mixed touch will again enjoy a school holiday break in the

much currently keep an eye out for announcements in the

coming month before things get serious coming into the

space and more details in the next issue.

finals. The committee is beginning to whisper about Men’s and Women’s competitions launching so keep an eye and

SOCIAL TENNIS

ear out for your opportunity to sign up should it come to

We thought this month we should shine a light on some

fruition.

different sports and what better way to share the love than give a shout out to the Kununurra Tennis Clubs Tuesday Night

EKFL

(from 6pm) social tennis. With yearly memberships through

The finals are fast approaching with both the Crows (3rd)

to weekly payments available why not dust off the racquet

and Magpies (5th) currently in contention whilst two of the

and head down to the courts for some social sport? The club

Halls Creek sides are sitting in first and second which could

is fantastic at matching abilities between opponents to make

mean a couple of road trips ahead for our local sides, The

sure everyone enjoys the experience.

Magpies have a mixed run in playing two teams above and two below them on the ladder in the regular season with a

If you’re a local club who would like to be included in our next

cross show-down in the last round against the Demons. The

edition please reach out to us via kununurrasun@gmail.com we want to make sure everyone is represented!

artlandish.com | 10 Papuana St, Kununurra | Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 12pm, Closed Sundays

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Twitching Hour STRIATED PARDALOTE Pardalotus striatus This widespread pardalote lives in diverse habitats covering almost the entire continent, from wet coastal eucalypt forest, rainforest and mangroves to watercourse trees and the mallee or mulga scrubland of arid and semi-arid interior. Six races: all have black caps, conspicuous yellow and white brow line, either a yellow or red wing spot, and a white wing stripe. May be seen in pairs, alone or, except when breeding, small parties to large flocks. Forages in foliage, taking insects, especially lerps, and other tiny creatures in the leaves, bark and flowers. Call is a clear, sharp, musical "witta-witta', the second part slightly lower, repeated regularly at several second intervals for long periods; also gives soft, low trills. Common; some races migratory, others locally nomadic or sedentary. 9.5-11.5 cm Breeding Jun.-Jan. Builds bark and grass nest, domed if space permits, in a tree hollow, or a tunnel in a creek bank, other bank or crevice in a building. In south-west of Western Australia, always in tree hollows. Clutch 3-4 (18 x 15 mm). Both sexes build nest, incubate and feed young.

Are you a keen twitcher? Send us your bird recommendations! Email them to kununurrasun@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

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