Kununurra Sun - June 2023

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Well, wasn’t May an absolute banger? We’re still trying to catch our breath.

From finally being able to get out and about without FOGB (fear of getting bogged), to netball and footy back in full swing, and then all the fun and festivities of the Ord Valley Muster, the month has flown by.

Oh, and did you hear? Kununurra is the home of a brand-new airline too?! What a way to put the town on the map.

The Ord Valley Muster was a great success for the town, so hats off to the hardworking team who pulled it off this season. We are probably slightly biased, but we have to say our favourite part was rocking out to King Stingray at the Kimberley Moon. We were lucky enough to meet the guys from King Stingray and they are legends. The sounds of the didgeridoo radiating through your chest as they walked out on stage - ooft, goosebumps material!

The fashion parade from Waringarri Art Centre at Art in the Park was sublime, we can’t wait to get our hands on some of the designs when they go on sale in July. And the rodeo, ahhh the rodeo - a fun night as always! I’ll be washing dust out of my hair for the next month!

While May was packed full of action and excitement, June is also looking like it's going to be chockers!

From the Ord River Magpies Ladies Day to KNQ Pride Weekend and the Kununurra Picture Gardens 60th Anniversary, it looks like our weekends are going to continue to be jam-packed.

In between all the fun, we hope to squeeze in camping trips with friends, home-cooked dinners out in our backyards and time to stop and enjoy this beautiful weather we’re having at this most magnificent time of the year!

Have a cracking June!

P.S - We would also like to include a correction on last month’s feature on the Dam to Dam. The correct major sponsors of the event were Kununurra Home Hardware and SWEK.

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No Ord-inary Town: a Newbie's POV

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Arte & Sol -Helping Find The Art in Your Heart

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Mischievous Magpie Geese A Meditation on Cats and & Kangaroo Cuddles the Lovely People of KANE

Kununurra Pride Gather, Dream, Amplify

Kununurra Picture Garden 60th Anniversary

Cover image by Charlotte and James Maddock. Follow their adventures through WA on Instagram @cjmaddock

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

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Whats On MAGPIES FOOTBALL CLUB LADIES DAY - FOOTY & FIZZ

a marathon paddle from the Lake Argyle Dam wall to the

Saturday 10 June 2023

Celebrity Tree Boat ramp. The event includes three stops

Experience the epitome of luxury and excitement at the Ord

for food and ablutions at Coeing Coolamon Creek Camp,

Magpie Football Club’s Ladies Day - ‘Footy & Fizz’. 🥂

Spillway Camp and at Crossing Falls Boat ramp.

Indulge in a private marquee from 3pm - 6pm, enjoying

Time: 7am - 5pm

free flowing champagne, wine and beer, accompanied by

Venue: Lake Kununurra

delectable canapés by Dinner @ 7 that will tantalise your taste buds.

KUNUNURRA PICTURE GARDENS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Time: 3pm - 6pm, $50pp

Saturday 17 June 2023

Venue: Town Agricultural Oval

A free film festival over a week at the Kununurra Picture Gardens with free movie showings every day and a carnival

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

style fun event on the last night.

Sunday 11 June 2023

Venue: Kununurra Picture Gardens

Free community event including a teddy bear fashion show

Cost: Free

and medical clinic, craft activities, emergency services and

Type: General

face painting.

Audience: All ages

Time: 9am - 11am Venue: Celebrity Tree Park

KUNUNURRA HALF MARATHON

Cost: Free

Sunday 18 June 2023

Contact: Neighbourhood House

Register for the 2023 Sandalwood Half Marathon. Solo (21.1km) or Team of two (10.5km), or teams of four (5.25km)

ORD RIVER PADDLERS DRAGON BOAT MARATHON

Venue: Kununurra BMX Precint

Sunday 11 June 2023

Type: General

This is an annual event that began in 2003. The event

Audience: All ages

engages paddlers from across Australia to participate in

Jangngeng gerdewoon-ni biligirrimawoo goowindayin The edible part of the boab turns white.

Waniya jalyngen-tha It is tasty like that.

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.

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No Ord-inary town: a Newbie' s POV WORDS BY RACHELLE EISENTRAGER

As a newbie to town, I’m here to share (or remind) you of the •

Eating leftovers on the couch.

things that make Kununurra/Kunnaz/K-town special. As a

•

Slicing up fresh tomato and not having a soggy wrap.

transient, small town, many people (like me) have made the

•

Whacking fish and chips straight in the airfryer. Actually,

move from the big smoke to slow down, or discover what

anything in the airfryer! (Yes, I’ve recently purchased an

community spirit is all about. Maybe you’ve forgotten, or

airfryer and I am THAT person.)

never thought twice about why being here is like a breath of fresh air, but this is what I’ve noticed in my two short months. And, if time permits after constructing your culinary delights — you get to sneak in that kip. Also fondly known as a siesta You get to go home for lunch breaks.

by the italians, which sounds more fancy and acceptable, so

Going home for lunch is deservingly placed at the top of

let’s roll with that.

this list. During my first few days working in Kununurra, I diligently prepared lunches before heading to work. A couple There’s no traffic, or traffic lights. of soggy wraps later, it dawned on me that I was the only

“How much do you miss traffic lights?” Said no one ever. My

person turning on the office sandwich press and eating at

life (and road rage) has infinitely improved since living in this

my desk. So, I started to wonder — where is everyone going?

beautiful place with the absence of green, yellow and red

Does everyone eat out everyday? Are they hanging out

signals ruling my life. We all seem to navigate Messmate Way

together at their fave cafe (because if so, #FOMO)?

roundabout just fine without them! I am thankful to live with certainty of how long it takes to get from A to B, compared

…No. Everyone is going home for a freshly prepared, delicious to traffic which easily turns a 5-minute dash into a 15-minute barrel of frustration. However, if you’ve come from the big

lunch (and potentially a short kip.)

smoke and were a serial user of “sorry I’m late, I got stuck in This has been a game changer and I am here for it. This is

traffic”, it’s probably not going to fly. In short, no traffic = no

why it’s awesome:

traffic lights = no worries.

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Everything is pretty.

it’s good! Newbie or not, I think we can all agree it’s exciting

This is the part that makes me smile everyday. Lily Lagoon,

when there’s fresh spinach up for grabs in our remote little

right in the middle of town, catches the light of day in all

town.

the right places. If you drive out of town to the West, seeing water flowing through the Diversion Dam Wall is a pretty cool There’s a Facebook group for everything and everyone you sight. Another goodie is driving up Weaber Plains Road to

need to know.

the North, where you can catch glimpses of Mirima National

No one is working harder than the Kununurra Community

Park.

Noticeboard on Facebook. Seriously, it has the answer for everything! Classes, hobbies, events, store opening hours,

Of course, this is just scratching the surface and are daily

missing dogs, transport — you name it. Before arriving, it led

sights only if you’re living and working in town, but there’s so me to the Accommodation page to find a place to live (good much more every step of the way out... All it takes is a hop,

luck, pals!) and the Trading Place page to find all the house

skip, jump to meander through the Kimberley, take a dip in a

things.

waterfall, set up camp or go on an epic hike.

The best part is everyone has each others’ backs and helps You will see someone you know at Coles.

one another out. Individuals, families and organisations alike

Even as someone who knows about 4 people, I picked up on

seem to be doing their best to make Kununurra a better

this real quick. Admittedly, as a newbie to town, I am still in

place. We’re in a pretty remote place, so a small helping

the excited phase about having a chat in the grocery store.

hand makes a big difference. I’ve seen threads about people

It is super cute that you can go about your day-to-day life,

sharing a ride to Darwin, picking up a parcel in Broome, or

minding your own business, then bump into a familiar face

simply getting an epic word-of-mouth recommendation. You

and proceed to have a casual chat. I have no doubt at some

hear the word ‘community’ thrown around a lot, but here it

point my view on this will change (excuse me, I’m just here to feels legit and I’m stoked to be a part of it. buy cheese), but that’s what I’m here for — reminders of why

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Mischievous Magpie Geese and Kangaroo Cuddles WORDS BY OWEN KIRTON IMAGES BY LAUREN SMITH

IF YOU’RE STUCK FOR WEEKEND PLANS, THERE’S FEW BETTER WAYS TO SPEND AN HOUR THAN A KANGAROO HAVEN TOUR. MANDY’S BLOCK OUT ON EGRET CLOSE OFFERS A UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO KUNUNURRA’S EXTENSIVE WILDLIFE (AND OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR A CUDDLE OR TWO!) Normally you’re swearing at roos as you try not to send

Monday-Thursday and 6-8:30am Friday-Sunday.

them flying over the bullbar, but the tranquility of their life here at Kangaroo Haven is unrivalled. Being this close to

If you have a couple of spare hours and feel like making some

such beautiful creatures is a rare opportunity and food for

new friends (furry or not), why not give it a crack and learn

the soul.

something new. It’s not all glamourous work but if you’re happy to get your hands dirty you’ll be rewarded with ample

“You’d never see them do that in the wild” says Mandy

affection.

as Dennis the Big Red stretches back giving an excellent impersonation of Homer Simpson laying on the couch,

Where else can you dance with a Brolga? A couple of head

meanwhile the rest of the gang move in for a hug (and

bops, flaps of the arms and the elegant mating ritual is

some milk). Bottle feeding ensues and the stresses of your

underway. Gruz spreads her wings, bows, bobs, and even

day-to-day life are a distant memory.

takes flight during the exchange. This routine earned me a swift peck to the nether regions, so also be cautious when

Tours kick off at 1:00pm on weekends and 3:30pm

courting this bird.

weekdays so if you feel like a pick-me-up, it’s worth the short drive out of town.

Some new residents of the Haven are also making quite a name for themselves. If they’ve slipped under your radar

The Haven is always on the hunt for more volunteers, if

follow ‘Mandy’s Mischievous Magpie Geese’ on Facebook.

you’re keen, you can rock up any time between 5am-7pm

Daily appearances at the pub and an impromptu gatecrashing

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of the Anzac dawn service earlier this year, these pesky

geese, but they had other ideas.

poultry are no stranger to publicity. However, life hasn’t always been this cruisey for them.

“I loaded them in the car and took them to John File Park on Crossing Falls Road with Kevric (Hutchings). I took two

Around a year ago their eggs were collected from nests

cans of cider, she took two cans of coke, we got there and

in Wyndham with the intention of dining, only for the first

reversed up and opened the doors.

cracked egg to reveal a half-formed goose. Once rescued, the eggs were incubated, hatched, and with a quick phone

We got out and said ‘off ya go!’ and they just followed us

call to Mandy they were in the back of her faithful Troopy.

for two hours, chewing my feet and my fingers. After all that time and no more cider or coke I thought bugger this! I’m

Making a habit of escaping the duck yard and trashing

going home and they just jumped straight back in the car.”

garden beds, the geese quickly became unpopular with Mandy’s husband and his expensive range of homegrown

The Kangaroo Haven is always looking for new volunteers

chillies. To avoid any further ‘fowl’ play, they were relocated

to help with the busy feeding and caring schedule. Contact

into their own unit.

Mandy via the Kangaroo Haven Facebook page or email kangaroohaven.inc@gmail.com

These days Meeko, Ryan, Iris and Henrietta enjoy a spacious enclosure to roam around, accompanied only by their two emu housemates Export and Six-Pack.

Mandy once tried a peaceful release of these adventurous

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A Meditation on Cats and the Lovely People of KANE WORDS BY ELIZA PARRY-OKEDEN I WON'T LIE TO YOU, IM NOT A FAN OF CATS. I find them to be a bit up themselves and definitely plotting

bone. Moving on from that, it turns out that KANE is in

cliched world-domination, or, at the very least, likely to

fact the perfect place to shelter animals. KANE is a charity

nibble on your corpse if you're left for a few days. Don’t

program that operates alongside, literally and figuratively,

even get my Dad started on the birds. To be honest, I’ve

the Kimberley Vet Centre (KVC) to support and advocate

never liked them and can quite confidently say that I’ll never

for the welfare of domestic pets, animal adoption & wildlife

truly love them, and I'm more than fine with the thought

rehabilitation in the East Kimberley. The KVC provides the

that it’s mutual. There’s no real reason for this, either: could

initial primary assessment of all rescued and abandoned

be too many cartoons as a kid, could be a latent aversion

domestic animals and wildlife that ends up at KANE’s

to my future prospects as a spinster with cats, could be

doorstep. The KANE team then assembles, as superheroes do,

my not-medically-diagnosed cat allergy; it’s most definitely

and they care for, rehabilitate and rehome all creatures great

completely unwarranted now that I really think about it.

and small.

Nonetheless, I am firmly in the ‘dog-person’ camp.

Back to my day at the Cafe, I strolled in and was immediately In saying all of this, on a sunny Saturday morning a few

bombarded with smiling faces, excited chatter and of course,

weeks back, armed with two spring rolls from a quick

cats. There was a noticeable warmth that, as it turns out, was

stopover at the markets, I schlepped over to Kimberley

not the split-system but elation that punters had arrived.

Animals, Nature & Education Inc., or KANE as they’re known

Success! I was given a quick run-down of the morning, a map

on the street and Facebook, for the maiden voyage of their

of the building outlining which cats could be found where,

inaugural Cat Cafe.

and instructions to beware of the Ringworm Zone! I was advised to look and not touch, and I said say no more.

While rarely ever right, I’m loath to admit when I'm wrong… though on this occasion I will tell you that I was pleasantly

The first cat I meet is Craig; I notice that he’s not on the map,

surprised.

and that’s because he’s a legacy cat and has been brought in for the morning to socialise, more than anything. Socialising

For some reason, in my head, KANE is the perfect name

is obviously not an issue, as he’s draped across the front

for an animal shelter, but I can't put my finger on why… I

desk and is very happy to greet visitors at the door like he’s

keep thinking it’s somewhere that animals live, but I believe

running the show. Amy, his adoptive mother, confirms this

that’s a kennel, and I think I'm confusing a cane with a

– when she first fostered Craig, no one was interested in

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adopting him for about five months. During this time, Craig

who are playing with cats Marco and Apollo. They’ve dragged

was super social and bonded well with her two rescue dogs

their husband and father Tom along, a well-renowned dog-

at home. When she got the call to say that someone was

lover, to ease him into cat ownership. They tell me they have

interested in adopting Craig, she cried, and the rest is history.

just returned to Kununurra after living in Perth for a bit, and

Amy has fostered about 10 more cats in the twelve months

are looking for a rental in town while living in a hotel in the

since. By the time I leave, Craig has managed to get himself

meantime. They are also looking for a friend for their cat,

stuck in rafters, and is being gently coaxed down before

Merlin, who’s been staying with a friend during the dreaded rental hunt. They spotted the Cat Cafe sign at the markets

Next, I'm introduced to tiny Stormy, who I’m told is about five

and couldn’t resist. It’s hard to say whether Tom has been

and a half weeks old. He’s new here, and was flown in about a

converted.

week ago from Balgo after being rescued in a storm. He was bottled fed up until last week, and has just been weaned onto

Lastly, I come across a cat in the kitchen who is affectionately

solid foods. He is verrrrry cute, and ready to foster and I’ll

named ‘Gremlin’. It does seem like a strange place for a cat,

admit, I’m tempted. Another human visitor, Naomi, is also quite

and this is confirmed when a kid walks in and exclaims, “he’s

taken with the tiny ball of grey fluff, although she is hesitant as

escaped!” It turns out it’s a big day for Gremlin, who I’m told

she already has two adopted cats at home.

is very sociable and always hanging out. Not only is he on the loose, his foster father mentioned that morning that he was

I then bump into Saara, who has recently moved over from

interested in taking the next steps and adopting. Apparently

New Zealand to join her husband in Kununurra. She had been

mature cats like Gremlin are notoriously hard to adopt out;

following KANE on Facebook while living abroad, and had

he’s a classic Kimberley cat with stripes and they generally

been keeping an eye out for a cat to call her own upon her

don’t get much traction on the Facebook page. I find that I’m

arrival. When Moon Pie was posted on the Facebook page

quite invested in a happy outcome for Gremlin, despite the

looking for a home, Saara told her husband, “That’s the one -

fact he’s had his paws in the biscuits.

let’s foster!” Although a sweetheart initially, Saara says that Moon Pie has since become quite comfortable in her role as

I’ve come to the conclusion that KANE people are cat people,

ruler of her new home, and they’ve just celebrated her first

and dog people, and people people. They’re also bat people,

birthday with a party. Saara is an old hand with cats, and they

snake people, and name-your-wildlife people. Passionate

had seven stray cats at one point in her home in Sri Lanka. She

people; which is truly lovely and warms my heart and demands

tells me that it's really nice having someone waiting for you at

my utmost respect, so thank-you.

the end of each day when you get home.

You can be a KANE person too, by volunteering your time or Next I meet Penny and her mum Leanne, both real humans,

your fostership.

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Arte& Sol GROWING UP IN THE INCREDIBLE OASIS OF KUNUNURRA, KATRINA PARDO SAYS SHE HAD THE ‘COOLEST’ CHILDHOOD. DAYS SPENT BISCUITING ON THE LAKE, HIKING OUT TO WATERFALLS AND TARP SLIDES FOR EVERY BIRTHDAY PARTY. KATRINA LIVED THE QUINTESSENTIAL KUNUNURRA CHILDHOOD. After an adventure filled childhood in the Kimberley, Katrina

Australia, Katrina grew up with an exceptional role model, her

went to boarding school in Perth before studying Visual Arts

mum Frauke Bolten-Boshammer. Frauke started Kimberley

and Primary Teaching. She also travelled and lived overseas

Fine Diamonds when Katrina was a baby and has gone on to

for some time, but the pull of home, her friends and family

be a highly-recognised and accomplished businesswomen.

was always there.

‘She’s shown me that my happiness doesn’t need to be Having moved back to Kununurra with her husband Frankc,

limited to one thing. I can be an incredible mother, wife and

Katrina has started her own family with a beautiful camp dog

friend, and also have a successful and exciting business,”

Nera and her 9-month-old baby Ines.

Katrina said.

And it seems as though they have no plans on leaving town

Frauke was a big inspiration behind Katrina starting her

anytime soon with Katrina now starting her own business

‘dream’ business.

Arte & Sol. “Hosting my own art workshops has always been a dream,” “Frankc and I want Ines to have the same incredible

Katrina says.

upbringing that we both had in a small, vibrant town full of exploring,” Katrina says.

“There is a huge need for creative experiences and services for socio-emotional wellbeing for kids and adults, especially

As well as growing up in a beautiful part of regional Western

in our remote and often isolating part of the world.

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“Art has always held a very healing space for me - an

hold space for self-direction, whichever your preference.

opportunity to connect my mind with my body and soul, and

“I honestly haven’t met anyone who can’t be an artist in my

of course get that dopamine fix.

many years of teaching, but Arte & Sol can help you uncover your arty farty side.”

“I'm finishing my studies in Creative Therapy later this year and after presenting online therapeutic art sessions with The

And, while Katrina isn’t busy teaching art classes you’ll find

Sage Society for 2 years, I finally had the confidence to bring

her sitting outside on her deck under the palm trees and old

this dream to fruition”

gums, with Ines and Nera watching the kite hawks and the world go by.

A strong wellbeing advocate, Katrina believes a lot of people are turning inwards for healing or are just curious to know

Arte & Sol Classes on offer

more, this was the catalyst for her to start Arte & Sol. A

Art Workshops Art lessons in small numbers with projects

studio where she gets to share her expertise and zeal for

varying from 1-3hours for a variety of ages. We are usually

creativity.

inspired by an artist to recreate their work (with their blessing) using a variety of media including watercolours,

So, what can you expect from one of Katrina’s classes?

acrylic paint, collage or paint pens.

“To slow down, be a bit arty and leave with a happy heart,”

Brush and Bliss Art Wellness Workshops - target holistic

Katrina says.

health where we might begin with somatic exercises or other evidence based techniques to slow down and allow you

“Plus you can take home an Instagram-worthy artwork, and I

to attune to your body. We then spend some time making

get to take care of all the mess, stress and pack up while you

process-based art and finally reflect on our art making.

just have fun!”

Arty Party Can be personalised and perfect for any ‘kids' And if you’re worried you’re creative skills aren’t up to

birthday (turning 9 or 90!). We provide the entertainment

scratch, Katrina has you covered.

and pack-up while you provide the guests and cake!

“For any of the shy-er artists out there, I can guide you as

School Holiday art classes

much or as little as you need,” Katrina says.

Scribble Squad After-school art club during the term “I make many opportunities for teaching available to you or

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LOCAL LINE

SHIRE OF WYNDHAM EAST KIMBERLEY @ShireofWyndhamEastKimberley

The Shire & ‘Get Skilled Access’ seeking an Inclusion Coach

KUNUNURRA LEISURE CENTRE CORNER

Get Skilled Access and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley are looking for an enthusiastic person who has disability (or knows about disability) to bring their wealth of community knowledge and experience to the Inclusion Coach role.

The Inclusion Coach role includes: Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Community Development team: • • •

Volleyback, Group fitness classes & Gym challenges

You will work with the Shire to set up a list of sporting clubs and schools to be invited into the S4A program.

You will create a plan for contacting and keeping connections with sporting clubs and schools.

You will use your real-life disability experience to support the Shire employees to learn about disability and inclusion.

Dry season is here and KLC is turning up the heat on things to do. Social Volleyball season kicks off again on Tuesday nights. Come and have a crack and upskill those serves and lollipop hits.

In the Get Skilled Access Sport4All team:

Weekly group fitness classes are also still running with Merlee Stoldt on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning between 5:30am - 7:30am, plus pilates 6:30am - 7:30am on Wednesday.

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You will be involved in Sport4All program meetings with both the Sport4All Manager at Get Skilled Access and the Shire to make sure the goals are being met.

You will understand the S4A program goals and work towards achieving these through working with local sporting clubs and schools.

For more information, scan the QR code.

If you’re more into the gym only, we have resumed our monthly fitness challenge. This month, we have handstand competition.

Heaps to do, so get involved!

Splash Park new hours Open

Closed

Mon & Fri

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

Tue,Wed, Thu

8:30 AM

5:00 PM

Sat, Sun, P/H

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

Slide Hours

Morning

Afternoon

Mon & Fri

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2:30 - 5

Tue, Wed, Thu

10 - 12

2:30 - 5

Sat, Sun, P/H

10 - 12

2:30 - 5

Australian Citizenship Ceremony The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley would like to congratulate the 5 new citizens that took part in the Australian Citizenship Ceremony on Tuesday 16 May 2023.

Conferees from Canada, Taiwan, Scotland, and Estonia took their pledge and were welcomed as Australian Citizens at the Kununurra Council Chambers by Shire President David Menzel.

Congratulations all!

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Boab Candle Co .

Running your own business might not be on every 11 year olds

customers at the markets which we hope to take onboard

radar, but for Jacob Cripps it’s been a fun project creating a

soon.

product that doesn’t harm the environment and makes him WHAT WAS IT LIKE SELLING THE CANDLES AT THE

some pocket money along the way!

MARKETS? Boab Candle Co. is an East Kimberley business, owned and

It was exciting selling my candles and I enjoyed it. I sold a lot

operated by 11 year old Jacob - a Kimberley kid through and

more than I expected, which was great.

through! We had a chat with Jacob about his new venture WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR OTHER HOBBIES?

into the world of candle-making.

I like soccer, mountain biking, wakeboarding/skiing and HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTO MAKING CANDLES?

fishing.

I first got into making candles because I was looking for a hobby and a way to make money. I have always been interested in

WHICH CANDLE SCENT IS YOUR FAVOURITE?

doing things that are good for the environment so that is why I

Pink Diamond which is champagne and strawberries.

looked into making soy candles because it’s made from natural DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR WHAT YOU MIGHT LIKE

plant based wax.

TO MAKE NEXT? WHO HAS HELPED YOU MAKE THE CANDLES?

With Mum's help I’d like to see how far we can take the

My mum has been a large part of making the candles and

candle making business, because it seems to be a popular

setting up the business

product…. Look out Dusk!! I would like to look into making candles with beeswax as well.

HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW TO MAKE CANDLES? Boab Candle Co. currently offers four different aromas to

I searched the internet and watched YouTube videos

choose from: lemongrass, vanilla, jasmine and lime and HOW DID YOU GET INSPIRED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT

coconut.

SCENTS? When I first came up with the idea, we surveyed a few of our

You can find Jacob and his candles at the Whitegum

friends and family to find out what their favourite scents were

Markets or follow Boab Candle Co. on Facebook for

and started from there. We’ve also had a few suggestions from

updates!

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Gather, Dream, Amplify THROW ON YOUR GLITTER AND GET READY TO SPREAD THE LOVE - IT’S KNQ PRIDE TIME! Arguably one of our favourite times of the year, KNQ Pride

Starting on Friday 30th June is KN-Quiz Night with returning

weekend is a joyous, sparkly mark on the Kununurra social

queens Vogue Mega Queen, Sunting Wong Hancock Porteus

calendar. We get to start the fun a little earlier this year, with

leading the charge and new queen Crystal Love joining us all

the celebration kicking off between the 30th June - 1st July

the way from the Tiwi Islands!

2023. We had a chat with the KNQ committee who tell us there’s new queens, returning queens and a whoooole lot of

Saturday 1st July begins with Drag Storytime with Vogue

fun instore!

Mega Queen and Crystal Love at the Kununurra Library and then the party really begins that evening at Sporties with the

Before we boogie our way into the events, let's take a

KNQ Pride Party. Grab the glitter and your dancing shoes and

moment to discuss what KNQ is all about. KNQ promotes

get ready to set the dancefloor on fire! DJ Timbee is on the

kindness, inclusivity, acceptance and safe places for people

decks, making sure we all get a little groovy!

to express themselves in ways that are meaningful for them.

KNQ isn’t a sub-cultural group; it is integrated within the East

Local queens Ordy Spice, Lady XXXX and Nanalicious (Tidy

Kimberley.

Box) will also be returning to the stage and assisting behind the scenes at our events this year.

KNQ pride events are 100% organised and funded within Kununurra and surrounds demonstrating the acceptance

Want to get involved? KNQ is always looking for volunteers

and support of the community. KNQ aims to create events

from the local community and sponsorship and donations are

and spaces where people feel free, comfortable and safe

always welcomed and greatly appreciated.

to express themselves, support each other and add to the strength of our community.

Follow KNQ - Kununurra Pride on Facebook for more information.

2023 marks the 5th year of KNQ and boy, do they have some “WE ALL CAME INTO THIS WORLD NAKED. THE REST IS

fun in-store for you!

ALL DRAG.” - RUPAUL

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Landi Bradshaw KIMBERLEY CREATIVE It would be hard to have spent any time in Kununurra without seeing one of the majestic shots of local photographer Landi Bradshaw. Creating the ‘Driveway Project’ books that showcase the connection of our beautiful region and people who call Kununrura home is just one of Landi’s legacies to our community.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF LANDI, HOW LONG

photos and propose the idea that they would like to have

HAVE YOU LIVED IN KUNUNURRA?

them as a print for their home, or friends asking me to capture

I’ve lived in Kununurra for 10 years (does that count as local

weddings etc.

status yet?). Before this I was in Karratha in the Pilbara for 3 years and prior to life in the north west, I grew up in Perth, north If we’re looking at business dates, I created an ABN in of the river. I truly love living here, the country that surrounds us December 2015, so have officially been a business for 7 years. and the lifestyle that this provides – hiking, camping, exploring,

The skills I learnt have been self-taught along the way, including

being so close to nature at all times. I’m here with my 13 year old lots of winging it until I could get the desired result I had in my English Mastiff, Shelby Dog. This community is like a family and

mind.

I’ve always felt so welcomed and supported by everyone around me.

There’s always been a passion and a drive to take photos, which is not something I decided – was just always within me! This has

HOW DID YOU GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY?

been the reason I continue doing what I do, it’s part of me.

I always enjoyed taking photos as a kid and would be the one on every family holiday with the camera in my hands. When I

YOU'RE WELL KNOWN FOR YOUR STUNNING

was 18 years old I treated myself to my first DSLR to give it a

LANDSCAPE AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT IS

go. From there I would take photos for friends and family and

THERE A STYLE YOU LIKE BEST?

it grew from this point onwards! People would see landscape

This is a common and very difficult question to answer. At the

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moment I find myself drawn to capturing moments with close

strict on what you’re doing, and let the creative energy flow!

friends and their kids at home or when we’re casually hanging

After time you will eventually find what ‘lights your fire’ and

out, or when out on a camping trip in the bush with Shelb,

continue to capture the things you love, in your own way. Oh

walking down the KNX streets, or small moments that might

and also, avoid shooting in the middle of the day with harsh

not necessarily be captured on a camera. I love the nostalgic

sunlight, early morning and late arvo soft light is your best

feeling the images create when looking back, and really enjoy

friend.

capturing the slower moments in time.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW/MOVIE/ WHAT PHOTO/PROJECT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

PODCAST YOU'VE ENJOYED LATELY

I would have to say The Driveway Project 1 and 2. I still have

I don’t really watch TV or movies, so does bush telly count?

people coming up to me today to let me know how much

Let’s say watching the campfire at night time. For podcasts,

they loved following along with the project and the joy it

probably The Inspired Unemployed as it provides the lols on

brought to their lives. Which is crazy and amazing! To know

long drives.

that something I created had such a big impact others. For this reason, it makes me immensely proud to have created this for

WHEN YOU'RE NOT BEHIND THE LENS, WHERE CAN WE

our community to keep forever, a special piece of history.

FIND YOU? Hugging Shelby, camping, eating choccy (or trying not to),

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A BUDDING

spending time with my beautiful friends, or on a hike in the bush

PHOTOGRAPHER?

somewhere!

Just get out there with no plan in mind! (Some part of me still feels like I am a ‘budding photographer’, with imposter

Check out more of Landi’s photos at Artopia Framing &

syndrome thoughts that sneak in). I am still constantly learning

Photography 116 Coolibah Drive Kununurra

and finding out new ways of doing things along the way. The

(to the left of the ice cream shop)

best tip would be to take your camera with you, don’t be too

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Kununurra Picture Garden' s 60th Anniversary WORDS BY ELIZA PARRY-OKEDEN

Open-air cinemas are one of those magical mementos of

contractors. They built a camp to accommodate their

yesteryear that evoke bucketloads of whimsy and a dash

workers as did the Public Works Department who were here

of nostalgia, regardless of whether you’ve ever actually

to oversee the construction work. While construction of the

experienced one yourself. You can just imagine vintage

diversion dam was underway, CNC built an outdoor picture

vehicles lining up to fill the vacant lot, eskies packed with

theatre to provide entertainment for the workforce as well as

soft drink and sambos, radio dials getting tuned in, and not a

the community living in the area.

seatbelt in sight. Fortunately for us, we have one of the few remaining drive-in cinemas tucked away amongst the leaves

The equipment consisted of 2 reel to reel projectors which

like a treasure right smack bang in the centre of town.

were shipped from Mt Lawley to Fremantle and then shipped to Wyndham. They were then transported from Wyndham to

Keeping it operational, however, relies on a lot of elbow grease

Kununurra by road. The operator of these machines advised

to keep the magic alive. There’s more to it than pressing play

that they were two of the first types in Australia and were

on a projector; it takes a small band of dedicated volunteers

originally from the Piccadilly Theatre in Perth. Seating was

and committee members to ensure that the films are shared

arranged in the form of Canvas sling chairs which hung

with the community each week without a hitch. From the

between galvanised pipe frames.

specially trained film controllers who order the film, convert it to a file that can be read by the projector and add the

The screen consisted of painted sheets of metal and a

bits and pieces which are unique to a screening at the KPG,

wooden building was placed at the correct distance from the

to the Kiosk Manager who stocks the kiosk with goodies to

screen for the projectors. As the theatre was working well, a

sustain the crowds, there are certainly no shortage of shoes

transportable building was brought in to house a kiosk, which

to be filled. And one can’t forget the Volunteer Coordinator,

sold the necessary items fit for a theatre, such as cool drinks

who’s role it is to round-up a bunch of willing hands for each

and lollies. Being so far away from film distributors provided

screening.

its own problems; films had to be ordered far in advance due to the reels having to come by ship from Perth to Wyndham,

In celebration of 60 years, the KPG have taken a wander

as did the stock for the kiosk.

down memory lane, and provided a history of the creation and operation of one of the country's last remaining outdoor

At the completion of the contract of the Diversion Dam in

theatres.

1963, the CNC group decided to put the Outdoor Picture Theatre on the market via tender process. Considerable

A history of the Kununurra Picture Gardens, written by

private interest was shown, but Mr Lyell Fairly and Mr Dennis

President of the Kununurra Picture Gardens, Janine Fulcher,

O’Brien were passionate about keeping this theatre as a

based on the comments of Dennis O’Brien, who was involved

benefit for the community. They approached the Ord Sports

with the Kununurra Picture Gardens for many years.

Club Inc. and requested that they provide the capital to purchase the business. Lyell and Dennis were successful, and

The Kununurra Picture Gardens is celebrating its 60th year of

now the new owners. This was short lived; apparently under

providing entertainment to the Community.

the WA Liquor Licensing Court at the time, the club was in breach of the Licensing Act if new owners were to take over.

At the time of the construction of the Ord Diversion

It was back to the drawing board, and the community

Dam, Christiani Neilson and Clough (CNC) were the main

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In celebration of this amazing continuing community space,

Association (KPA) to see if they would assume ownership.

we will be holding a celebration for the community and its

As part of the agreement, the KPA would repay the Ord

visitors. The Kununurra Picture Gardens has not just been

Sports Club out of profits. This allowed the KPA to take over,

a valuable space for the movies over the years; the stage

without having to raise the capital to purchase it. The KPA

has also been used for travelling musicians when other

took over the running of the open-air theatre in 1963 and has

venues were not suitable. Other events that have been held

been responsible for it ever since.

over the years have been the Barramundi Concert, NAIDOC Events, Achievement Awards ceremonies, private functions,

The KPA became an organisation that was generating profits

community functions and travelling dance troupes, among

from the community, while at the same time providing an

other things.

invaluable source of entertainment. They used these profits to benefit the community by providing a free ambulance

The KPG is extremely proud to be community owned and

service, saving to build a town pool and subsidising other

100% volunteer run, and would not have survived without the

services as needed.

community and the people who volunteer each year to help out. In light of the continuing success, the KPG will be holding

Of course, the weather was a factor during the movies, as

a free film festival from the 11th of June to the 17th of June

it is today, though we don’t seem to mind. Even now, there

2023.

is nothing better than sitting under the stars watching a film with friends and family. Though it's necessary to rug up

The expected line up is:

during the dry season when it gets quite cold in the evening,

(Gates open 5:30pm and movie stars at 6pm)

the flip side is the wet season; movies would still screen,

Date

Sunday 11 June

Movie

but if a storm was brewing the film controller would decide whether to shut the film down depending on the quality

Monday 12 June

Jaws

of the movie visuals projected on the screen. Most people

Tuesday 13 June

The Gods Must Be Crazy

did not care if it rained, as it was refreshing at that time of

Wednesday 14 June

Titanic

Thursday 15 June

Pirates of the Caribbean

Friday 16 June

The Lion King

Saturday 17 June

Carnival Day

year. The KPA provided basic additions to the site, such as enclosed fencing, a stage with concrete in front of it, and, of course, a projection building. These are still here onsite today 60 years later.

Jedda 1955

Carnival Day - This will include a community choice movie The KPA was responsible for the running of various services

which has been voted via the KPG Facebook page, kids

in the town. Finally the only entity left was the Kununurra

activities with PCYC from 3pm, food stalls, and quizzes on the

Picture Gardens who eventually became incorporated as a

big screen. The KPG have also invited the community to come

stand alone club.

dressed as your favourite movie character. The gates will open at 3pm and the movie starts at 6pm.

The Kununurra Picture Gardens has been a volunteer organisation for all these years, and we, the committee, value

If you would like to become a volunteer for the KPG, you can

the input of the community to ensure that we continue to

register your interest via the KPG website at kpg.org.au. You

provide a great community space for everyone.

can keep up to date with all the actions through the website or the KPG Facebook page.

Celebrating 60 years of the Kununurra Picture Gardens

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Coralee McCarthy Now that we’re well and truly into the swing of the dry

TELL US ABOUT YOUR TIME AT HOME ON THE EAST

season, we’re sure many of you have ventured out to one

COAST, HOW DO YOU FILL YOUR DAYS?

of our favourite spots in the Kimberley – El Questro.

I finish up at ELQ every year in early October and drive back to Toowoomba with the caravan in tow. I live on five

This year’s wet season has made the place more magical

acres with my family also residing in a separate house.

than ever, in particular Amalia Gorge which was pumping

Our latest family adventures have been the purchase of

when we hiked out there in late April, it was an incredible

a ski boat and we often hit the freshwater lakes on the

sight to see.

weekend. It is great to see how quickly everyone has improved in such a short time. It’s the perfect environment

Along with the pumping waterfalls and majestic sunsets,

for all the kids and grandkids. Exercise, family time and

another East Kimberly icon is back at home at ELQ for

out in the sun! I love spending time in our garden and also

the season, a great friend of Kununurra Sun, artist Coralee

creating a summer vegetable crop.

McCarthy.

WHAT’S BEEN YOUR LATEST INSPIRATION BEHIND Coralee spends her dry season as the Artist in Residence

YOUR ARTWORK?

at El Questro before returning to her other home on the

My latest inspiration has been my focus on the traditional

east coast for the wet season.

owners at ELQ. The Wilinggin mob, specifically the ladies who I have known for over 10 years. This inspiration has

So, while our friends were out getting reacquainted with

come from the now completed Indigenous Land Use

the waterfalls and hikes, we thought we’d catch up with

Agreement (ILUA) and Discovery Parks. I have painted

Coralee and Andrew to see what they have been up to

three specific artworks which are on display at my Gallery.

and her latest inspiration behind her new artworks.

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TELL US ABOUT THE PIECE CALLED ‘JANET’

2022 with Jeffery Morgan, an indigenous man from Redfern

The role that the indigenous women have played over

Sydney that took the wrong path in life and has turned his life

time has been very important for culture. This art piece

around and I found him truly inspiring. I encourage everyone

features a friend, and she is representing the women of

to have a listen!

Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation. These women have a unique cultural identity and a long history of resilience. The WE’VE HAD LOWER NUMBERS ACROSS THE EAST women continue to play a vital role in their communities

KIMBERLEY TOURISM SEASON THIS YEAR, WHAT’S IT

as caregivers, knowledge keepers, and leaders. They have

BEEN LIKE OUT AT ELQ?

been at the forefront of social and political movements,

It was a very slow start in April as ELQ had to open and

advocating for their rights and the rights of their

close twice due to the late rain and high river crossings. I

communities.

had to visit my granddaughter in Darwin in early April and was not able to drive in, however I was fortunate enough

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST DESIGNS?

to fly back to ELQ. It has certainly picked up now and we

We have branched out with our clothing range, adding two

are seeing lots of caravans and campers driving into the

shorter length board shorts, bucket hats, kids Boab dress and

Station. A lot more international travellers this year.

a new men’s linen Boab shirt in a darker print. Our men's and ladies white Boab shirts are now available at the Station Store, TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE DAYS SO FAR OUT AT ELQ THIS SEASON.

Emma Gorge and Ellenbrae Station.

We don’t get out very often as we are open seven days a HAVE YOU BEEN READING ANY BOOKS OR LISTENING

week. We were lucky enough to chopper out to the Durack

TO PODCASTS? WHAT HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT

river and catch & release nine Barra with close encounters of

THEM?

my favourite bird, the Jabiru.

I have a fascination with True Crime podcasts. I am currently listening to a former homicide detective, named Gary Jubelin - “I Catch Killers” An interesting interview was recorded on the 4th of October

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KUNUNURRA SUN KITCHEN

Tzatziki RECIPE BY GRACE FROM @OUTBACKOTTOLENGHI It’s the season for picnics, adventures and gatherings outside in lovely temperatures (!!!). I love whipping up a quick dip or two for a social event – much tastier than a store-bought dip, and also really low effort but impressive nonetheless! No need to re-invent the wheel with this dish, so I got this tzatziki recipe from ‘Cookie and Kate’s’ website online. Use the lovely Oria Orchards’ cucumber and dill from the markets if you can!

INGREDIENTS •

2 cups grated cucumber (about 2 small cucumbers or one larger one! No need to peel or seed the cucumber first, grate on the large holes of your box grater)

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1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

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1 tablespoon lemon juice

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1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced

•

teaspoon fine sea salt

METHOD 1.

Working with one big handful at a time, lightly squeeze the grated cucumber between your palms over the sink to remove excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber to a serving bowl, and repeat with the remaining cucumber.

2.

Add the yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl, and stir to blend. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld. Taste and add additional chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and/or salt, if necessary.

3.

Serve tzatziki immediately or chill for later. Leftover tzatziki keeps well, chilled, for about 4 days.

I served my tzatziki with pita breads, delicious!

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Between the Lines From Charlie's Angels, the word ‘like’, The Devil Wears Prada and noughties fashion, each week O’Donoghue invites a guest to the mic for a deep dive into a hot cup of nostalgia. As someone in their early 30’s, listening to this podcast is a weekly reminder that while some things are better left in our past, it sure is a delight to revisit them from time to time.

What really hooked me in was as we groped with the dull and overly woke thoroughfare that was ‘And Just Like That’, O’Donoghue paired up with journalistic extraordinaire Dolly Alderton to bring a shining light back to the glory days of ‘Sex and the City’.

Aptly named ‘Sentimental in the City, O’Donoghue and Alderton sit down over a bottle of wine (or two) and dissect the inner-

PODCAST: SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE BY CAROLINE O'DONONGHUE REVIEWED BY JESS BUCHAN

workings of one of the most successful TV shows of all time.

Each podcast episode, they discuss an entire season, and whilst

I first discovered the podcast Sentimental Garbage in mid

the chat is filled with giggles, screams of delight, swooning over

2021. COVID was still holding on tight and the world still felt a

male cameos and fierce one-liners, O’Donoghue and Alderton

little bit upside down. The people behind the iconic TV show

intertwine girl talk and critical thinking so well that you’ll find

Sex and the City had just launched their sequel series ‘And

yourself watching the episodes in a whole new light.

Just Like That’ which left many SATC lovers (me included) wishing they’d just left the show to rest peacefully in 2004

They don’t critique how the show has aged, instead they

after six glorious seasons.

celebrate how ahead of its time it was. Like they say in their manifest at the beginning of each episode ‘We don’t know the

Enter Sentimental Garbage with Caroline O’Donoghue. A

most, we feel the most’.

podcast initially dedicated to exploring the culture so many of us love that society can often make us feel ashamed. Think

If you’re looking for an excuse to take a step back in time and

‘chick-lit’, ‘rom-coms’ and ‘girl-bands’ - all the fluffy, pink-

let the warm rays of nostalgia wash over you, Sentimental

washed themes that are often lamented as just silly female

Garbage is the listen for you.

nonsense.

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We all know how epic our neighborhood is. We’ve got amazing waterfalls, great fishing, some of the most awesome 4WD tracks and/or hikes. But our community is also rather great if I may say so. That’s what this is all about. The amazing people of Kununurra! That's what this little segment is all about - getting to know the community over a hot cup of coffee (or a cold one, but hey that’s a minor detail)! So, let me introduce you to…

HANNEKE SCHOE When I sat down with Hanneke, she said: ‘I have until 2pm,

used to being an environment like we have here in the East

then I have to run to the school’.

Kimberley.’

A situation that is quite an accurate description of Hanneke.

Hanneke left Kununurra after spending 3 years working here

She is always on the move. When Hanneke picks up her iced

and she moved to the Middle East for a couple of years. After

coffee blended towards the thicker side, she is already ready

coming back to Australia and trying to live her life in Perth,

to go to the next task of the day. But as I am writing this

she realized that she missed the Kununurra lifestyle.

down, she takes her time to talk to you and to see you as a person.

When discussing this she gets a big smile on her face and says: ‘Like the saying goes: ONCE YOU DRINK FROM THE

It was November 1995 when Hanneke came to Kununurra for

ORD, YOU’LL ALWAYS COME BACK.’

the first time. She had completed her midwifery and wanted to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. As part of

In 2005 she came back up North and has left never since.

her training, she worked in Derby and fell in love with the Kimberley.

Loving the lifestyle here is one of the many reasons Hanneke still lives here in Kununurra. Some other reasons are

‘As kids we always lived in rural areas. I was born in the

professional, again with a big smile she says,

Netherlands and my parents moved us to Africa when I was very little. After that, we lived in Papua New Guinea. So, I was

‘In my profession I helped many women give birth. I helped a

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‘It Is a great honor to be asked for this’ she says.

handwriting on the pages about her birth. I was there when

Both of her kids are Miriwoong Gajerrong people.

this lady was born and now, I am helping her give birth.

Always a special feeling.’

‘I would never take away the kids from their country, they need to stay in touch with the culture, the family, and the

Nowadays Hanneke oversees the entire East Kimberley as

lifestyle.’

the antenatal coordinator.

Because of her job and her motherhood, she is fully Pregnant women all over the region get referred to her

accepted in the Miriwoong Gajerrong community, she

to come up with a plan that makes it safe for everyone

proudly talks about the fact that she has been given a skin

involved. Most remote kids are being born here in the

name, Nagada.

State District Hospital but some of them still “get born on country” Hanneke says.

Also, she has learned a lot about the country we live in.

The hospitality industry sees the arrival of tourists as the

Does that happen a lot? I asked.

start of the dry season, Hanneke sees dragonflies and realizes that the dry has started. The phenomenon ‘Knock

‘Not as much anymore, very remote areas that will still

‘em down rains’ and the fact of certain birds in the area tell

happen. Babies being born under a boab tree. More likely in

her the transitions between the seasons.

the Northern Territory but yes, it still happens.’

Hanneke finishes our conversation with ‘It is a special The other reason Hanneke is still in Kununurra has

part of the world. Yes, the buildup is challenging and hard

everything to do with her role as mother.

at times. But the fact that we have the most beautiful backyard of Australia, makes up for everything.’

Hanneke fosters two remarkable children. She always felt like she had the capacity to help families out that are in

And a final warning for all tourists that come to visit our

a more difficult situation. Starting out as a respite foster

lovely home… Once you drink from the Ord, you always

carer for a family that she met through church, she got

want to come back!

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Kununurra Picture Gardens UPCOMING JUNE MOVIES Ticket Prices: Adult $15, Child $10, Family $40 (1A+3C) (2A+2C) Gate Opens - 5:30pm | Movie starts: 6:00pm

Friday 02 June 2023

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THE LITTLE MERMAID

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KUNUNURRA PICTURE GARDEN FILM FESTIVAL

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Balls 'n' All NETBALL

EKFL

The 2023 season has started well with A and B grade

The northern conference of the EKFL has seen the first

competitions with the courts alive with action each Thursday

rounds of the Women's competitions get underway in a

night. The netball club boasts one of the most active

welcome addition to the match days. We look forward to

Facebook pages in the East Kimberley so be sure to have a

bringing some more information on how the competition

look for all other information.

is shaping up in the next edition. The Men’s comp has seen mixed results for the Kununurra based teams but we can

INDOOR CRICKET

gladly say that everyone has notched up a victory. The Ord

The indoor cricket season has started with each team having

River Magpies have continued their unbeaten streak and

played five games so far, Freeballers are sitting on top of the

have played their only game out of Kununurra for the year,

ladder with an undefeated run. This year each of the eight

escaping unscathed against the second-placed Wyndham

teams will clash twice before being graded into the A and B

Crocs.

competitions. The A Grade grand final re-match from 2022 saw results flipped on their heads with Prowlers comfortably

KNX SQUASH CLUB

accounting for the Shooters.

The squash season is about to begin with games on Monday and Wednesday nights, with a whopping ten grades this season. The fixtures have been announced so head to their Facebook page for more info.

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AQUARIUS – 20 JANUARY-18 FEBRUARY

LEO – 23 JULY-22 AUGUST

You are craving new experiences. June is a time to explore your

Always the brave and generous, your inherent sense of right

curiosity and play. Balance this with time for reflection and self-

and wrong will be needed. Recognising the right place and

appreciation of what your body and mind are capable of. You’ll

time might not be so clear, action without welcome could

realise new self-realisations have always been grounded by

be taken badly, step up when the time is right and you’ll be

strong foundations.

remembered highly.

PISCES – 19 FEBUARY-20 MARCH

VIRGO 23 AUGUST-22 SEPTEMBER

Change is upon you. The cool dry winds from the south have

Coming of the cool dry winds will trigger your nuturing side

arrived and so brings some big decisions. It may seem major

leading you to touch base with your beating heart. Expect to

and life altering now, however you’ll look back on this time in a

connect with people on a deeper emotional level. Get your

different light in due course. Let your Karmic energy lead the

heart racing with movement this month.

way.

LIBRA - 23 SEPTEMBER-22 OCTOBER ARIES - 21 MARCH-19 APRIL

Pay attention to people’s actions not their words. Narcissistic

All is unusally quiet in the world of Aries. The reality is, the best

traits have an ability to tip the balance ever so slightly without

news is sometimes no news and you’re just here to appreciate

you even detecting it. Take a bird’s eye view to interactions in

the things in your life right now, at this moment to be grateful

your life. It may reveal your judement may not have been as

for. This month let all 5 senses guide you to manifest the things

just as your Libra self is accustomed to.

you find beauty in.

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

Rearing at the gates ready to join the race, nearing the winter

The setting in of the dry season means there is a lot of static

equinox the days pass, everyone seems to be making strides

energy in the air. This might make the very air you breathe feel

but time stands still. Stop trying to join the crowd, look on

turbulent and chaotic. Take your time to calm your heart by

selflessly, embrace an inner smile, celebrate life.

concentrating on breathing deeply and express yourself freely SAGITTARIUS – 22 NOVEMBER-21 DECEMBER

with those around you.

Hiding from big decisions have never done you good, best GEMINI – 21 MAY-20 JUNE

efforts to run and hide are futile as you wear them mentally

Time to clean out the closet of all those spider webs, dust

and psyically. Those close to you will notice the cracks.

fairies and old demons. Literally, you got a lot of clutter

Lighten the load and share them with others, this will allow

going on in there. Clear old energy from your life by giving

you to be decisive and sure in the best path forward.

the gift of your time or possessions that could be better CAPRICORN - 22 DECEMBER-19 JANUARY

utilised helping others.

You’ve been living by the mantra ‘fake it ‘till you make it’ to CANCER – 21 JUNE-22 JULY

cope with an aspect of your life. However, eventually you’ll be

Trust the detours and redirections life throws at you. You’re

stumbling on shoes too big. Make a list of all the tasks and

entering a period in your life where future obstacles may still

learnings you have been avoiding and prioritise action over

be hidden from view. Don’t despair, if you do look back you’ll

talk.

realise your capabilities have outgrown your shoes and yet-tobe fulfilled potential awaits.

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