Kununurra Sun - June 2023

Kununurra Sun

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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Mischievous Magpie Geese & Kangaroo Cuddles

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A Meditation on Cats and the Lovely People of KANE

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Arte & Sol -Helping Find The Art in Your Heart

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Kununurra PrideGather, Dream, Amplify

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Kununurra Picture Garden 60th Anniversary

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

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Whats On

MAGPIES FOOTBALL CLUB LADIES DAY - FOOTY & FIZZ

Saturday 10 June 2023

Experience the epitome of luxury and excitement at the Ord Magpie Football Club’s Ladies Day - ‘Footy & Fizz’. �� Indulge in a private marquee from 3pm - 6pm, enjoying free flowing champagne, wine and beer, accompanied by delectable canapés by Dinner @ 7 that will tantalise your taste buds.

Time : 3pm - 6pm, $50pp

Venue : Town Agricultural Oval

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

Sunday 11 June 2023

Free community event including a teddy bear fashion show and medical clinic, craft activities, emergency services and face painting.

Time : 9am - 11am

Venue : Celebrity Tree Park

Cost : Free

Contact : Neighbourhood House

ORD RIVER PADDLERS DRAGON BOAT MARATHON

Sunday 11 June 2023

This is an annual event that began in 2003. The event engages paddlers from across Australia to participate in

a marathon paddle from the Lake Argyle Dam wall to the Celebrity Tree Boat ramp. The event includes three stops for food and ablutions at Coeing Coolamon Creek Camp, Spillway Camp and at Crossing Falls Boat ramp.

Time: 7am - 5pm

Venue : Lake Kununurra

KUNUNURRA PICTURE GARDENS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Saturday 17 June 2023

A free film festival over a week at the Kununurra Picture Gardens with free movie showings every day and a carnival style fun event on the last night.

Venue : Kununurra Picture Gardens

Cost : Free

Type: General

Audience : All ages

KUNUNURRA HALF MARATHON

Sunday 18 June 2023

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

Venue: Kununurra BMX Precint

Type: General

Audience: All ages

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 things that make Kununurra/Kunnaz/K-town special. As a transient, small town, many people (like me) have made the move from the big smoke to slow down, or discover what community spirit is all about. Maybe you’ve forgotten, or 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.

You get to go home for lunch breaks. Going home for lunch is deservingly placed at the top of this list. During my first few days working in Kununurra, I diligently prepared lunches before heading to work. A couple of soggy wraps later, it dawned on me that I was the only person turning on the office sandwich press and eating at my desk. So, I started to wonder — where is everyone going? Does everyone eat out everyday? Are they hanging out together at their fave cafe (because if so, #FOMO)?

…No. Everyone is going home for a freshly prepared, delicious lunch (and potentially a short kip.)

This has been a game changer and I am here for it. This is why it’s awesome:

• Eating leftovers on the couch.

• Slicing up fresh tomato and not having a soggy wrap.

• Whacking fish and chips straight in the airfryer. Actually, anything in the airfryer! (Yes, I’ve recently purchased an airfryer and I am THAT person.)

And, if time permits after constructing your culinary delights — you get to sneak in that kip. Also fondly known as a siesta by the italians, which sounds more fancy and acceptable, so let’s roll with that.

There’s no traffic, or traffic lights.

“How much do you miss traffic lights?” Said no one ever. My life (and road rage) has infinitely improved since living in this beautiful place with the absence of green, yellow and red signals ruling my life. We all seem to navigate Messmate Way roundabout just fine without them! I am thankful to live with certainty of how long it takes to get from A to B, compared to traffic which easily turns a 5-minute dash into a 15-minute barrel of frustration. However, if you’ve come from the big smoke and were a serial user of “sorry I’m late, I got stuck in traffic”, it’s probably not going to fly. In short, no traffic = no traffic lights = no worries.

Everything is pretty.

This is the part that makes me smile everyday. Lily Lagoon, right in the middle of town, catches the light of day in all the right places. If you drive out of town to the West, seeing water flowing through the Diversion Dam Wall is a pretty cool sight. Another goodie is driving up Weaber Plains Road to the North, where you can catch glimpses of Mirima National Park.

Of course, this is just scratching the surface and are daily sights only if you’re living and working in town, but there’s so much more every step of the way out... All it takes is a hop, skip, jump to meander through the Kimberley, take a dip in a waterfall, set up camp or go on an epic hike.

You will see someone you know at Coles.

Even as someone who knows about 4 people, I picked up on this real quick. Admittedly, as a newbie to town, I am still in the excited phase about having a chat in the grocery store. It is super cute that you can go about your day-to-day life, minding your own business, then bump into a familiar face and proceed to have a casual chat. I have no doubt at some point my view on this will change (excuse me, I’m just here to buy cheese), but that’s what I’m here for — reminders of why

it’s good! Newbie or not, I think we can all agree it’s exciting when there’s fresh spinach up for grabs in our remote little town.

There’s a Facebook group for everything and everyone you need to know.

No one is working harder than the Kununurra Community Noticeboard on Facebook. Seriously, it has the answer for everything! Classes, hobbies, events, store opening hours, missing dogs, transport — you name it. Before arriving, it led me to the Accommodation page to find a place to live (good luck, pals!) and the Trading Place page to find all the house things.

The best part is everyone has each others’ backs and helps one another out. Individuals, families and organisations alike seem to be doing their best to make Kununurra a better place. We’re in a pretty remote place, so a small helping hand makes a big difference. I’ve seen threads about people sharing a ride to Darwin, picking up a parcel in Broome, or simply getting an epic word-of-mouth recommendation. You hear the word ‘community’ thrown around a lot, but here it feels legit and I’m stoked to be a part of it.

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 them flying over the bullbar, but the tranquility of their life here at Kangaroo Haven is unrivalled. Being this close to such beautiful creatures is a rare opportunity and food for the soul.

“You’d never see them do that in the wild” says Mandy as Dennis the Big Red stretches back giving an excellent impersonation of Homer Simpson laying on the couch, meanwhile the rest of the gang move in for a hug (and some milk). Bottle feeding ensues and the stresses of your day-to-day life are a distant memory.

Tours kick off at 1:00pm on weekends and 3:30pm weekdays so if you feel like a pick-me-up, it’s worth the short drive out of town.

The Haven is always on the hunt for more volunteers, if you’re keen, you can rock up any time between 5am-7pm

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

If you have a couple of spare hours and feel like making some new friends (furry or not), why not give it a crack and learn something new. It’s not all glamourous work but if you’re happy to get your hands dirty you’ll be rewarded with ample affection.

Where else can you dance with a Brolga? A couple of head bops, flaps of the arms and the elegant mating ritual is underway. Gruz spreads her wings, bows, bobs, and even takes flight during the exchange. This routine earned me a swift peck to the nether regions, so also be cautious when courting this bird.

Some new residents of the Haven are also making quite a name for themselves. If they’ve slipped under your radar follow ‘Mandy’s Mischievous Magpie Geese’ on Facebook. Daily appearances at the pub and an impromptu gatecrashing

of the Anzac dawn service earlier this year, these pesky poultry are no stranger to publicity. However, life hasn’t always been this cruisey for them.

Around a year ago their eggs were collected from nests in Wyndham with the intention of dining, only for the first cracked egg to reveal a half-formed goose. Once rescued, the eggs were incubated, hatched, and with a quick phone call to Mandy they were in the back of her faithful Troopy.

Making a habit of escaping the duck yard and trashing garden beds, the geese quickly became unpopular with Mandy’s husband and his expensive range of homegrown chillies. To avoid any further ‘fowl’ play, they were relocated into their own unit.

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

geese, but they had other ideas.

“I loaded them in the car and took them to John File Park on Crossing Falls Road with Kevric (Hutchings). I took two cans of cider, she took two cans of coke, we got there and reversed up and opened the doors.

We got out and said ‘off ya go!’ and they just followed us 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 going home and they just jumped straight back in the car.”

The Kangaroo Haven is always looking for new volunteers to help with the busy feeding and caring schedule. Contact Mandy via the Kangaroo Haven Facebook page or email kangaroohaven.inc@gmail.com

A Meditation on Cats and the Lovely People of KANE

WORDS BY ELIZA PARRY-OKEDEN

I find them to be a bit up themselves and definitely plotting cliched world-domination, or, at the very least, likely to nibble on your corpse if you're left for a few days. Don’t even get my Dad started on the birds. To be honest, I’ve never liked them and can quite confidently say that I’ll never truly love them, and I'm more than fine with the thought that it’s mutual. There’s no real reason for this, either: could be too many cartoons as a kid, could be a latent aversion to my future prospects as a spinster with cats, could be my not-medically-diagnosed cat allergy; it’s most definitely completely unwarranted now that I really think about it. Nonetheless, I am firmly in the ‘dog-person’ camp.

In saying all of this, on a sunny Saturday morning a few weeks back, armed with two spring rolls from a quick stopover at the markets, I schlepped over to Kimberley Animals, Nature & Education Inc., or KANE as they’re known on the street and Facebook, for the maiden voyage of their inaugural Cat Cafe.

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 surprised.

For some reason, in my head, KANE is the perfect name for an animal shelter, but I can't put my finger on why… I keep thinking it’s somewhere that animals live, but I believe that’s a kennel, and I think I'm confusing a cane with a

bone. Moving on from that, it turns out that KANE is in fact the perfect place to shelter animals. KANE is a charity program that operates alongside, literally and figuratively, the Kimberley Vet Centre (KVC) to support and advocate for the welfare of domestic pets, animal adoption & wildlife rehabilitation in the East Kimberley. The KVC provides the initial primary assessment of all rescued and abandoned domestic animals and wildlife that ends up at KANE’s doorstep. The KANE team then assembles, as superheroes do, and they care for, rehabilitate and rehome all creatures great and small.

Back to my day at the Cafe, I strolled in and was immediately bombarded with smiling faces, excited chatter and of course, cats. There was a noticeable warmth that, as it turns out, was not the split-system but elation that punters had arrived. Success! I was given a quick run-down of the morning, a map of the building outlining which cats could be found where, and instructions to beware of the Ringworm Zone! I was advised to look and not touch, and I said say no more.

The first cat I meet is Craig; I notice that he’s not on the map, and that’s because he’s a legacy cat and has been brought in for the morning to socialise, more than anything. Socialising is obviously not an issue, as he’s draped across the front desk and is very happy to greet visitors at the door like he’s running the show. Amy, his adoptive mother, confirms this – when she first fostered Craig, no one was interested in

I WON'T LIE TO YOU, IM NOT A FAN OF CATS.

adopting him for about five months. During this time, Craig was super social and bonded well with her two rescue dogs at home. When she got the call to say that someone was interested in adopting Craig, she cried, and the rest is history. Amy has fostered about 10 more cats in the twelve months since. By the time I leave, Craig has managed to get himself stuck in rafters, and is being gently coaxed down before

Next, I'm introduced to tiny Stormy, who I’m told is about five and a half weeks old. He’s new here, and was flown in about a week ago from Balgo after being rescued in a storm. He was bottled fed up until last week, and has just been weaned onto solid foods. He is verrrrry cute, and ready to foster and I’ll admit, I’m tempted. Another human visitor, Naomi, is also quite taken with the tiny ball of grey fluff, although she is hesitant as she already has two adopted cats at home.

I then bump into Saara, who has recently moved over from New Zealand to join her husband in Kununurra. She had been following KANE on Facebook while living abroad, and had been keeping an eye out for a cat to call her own upon her arrival. When Moon Pie was posted on the Facebook page looking for a home, Saara told her husband, “That’s the onelet’s foster!” Although a sweetheart initially, Saara says that Moon Pie has since become quite comfortable in her role as ruler of her new home, and they’ve just celebrated her first birthday with a party. Saara is an old hand with cats, and they had seven stray cats at one point in her home in Sri Lanka. She tells me that it's really nice having someone waiting for you at the end of each day when you get home.

Next I meet Penny and her mum Leanne, both real humans,

who are playing with cats Marco and Apollo. They’ve dragged their husband and father Tom along, a well-renowned doglover, to ease him into cat ownership. They tell me they have just returned to Kununurra after living in Perth for a bit, and are looking for a rental in town while living in a hotel in the meantime. They are also looking for a friend for their cat, Merlin, who’s been staying with a friend during the dreaded rental hunt. They spotted the Cat Cafe sign at the markets and couldn’t resist. It’s hard to say whether Tom has been converted.

Lastly, I come across a cat in the kitchen who is affectionately named ‘Gremlin’. It does seem like a strange place for a cat, and this is confirmed when a kid walks in and exclaims, “he’s escaped!” It turns out it’s a big day for Gremlin, who I’m told is very sociable and always hanging out. Not only is he on the loose, his foster father mentioned that morning that he was interested in taking the next steps and adopting. Apparently mature cats like Gremlin are notoriously hard to adopt out; he’s a classic Kimberley cat with stripes and they generally don’t get much traction on the Facebook page. I find that I’m quite invested in a happy outcome for Gremlin, despite the fact he’s had his paws in the biscuits.

I’ve come to the conclusion that KANE people are cat people, and dog people, and people people. They’re also bat people, snake people, and name-your-wildlife people. Passionate people; which is truly lovely and warms my heart and demands my utmost respect, so thank-you.

You can be a KANE person too, by volunteering your time or your fostership.

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 went to boarding school in Perth before studying Visual Arts and Primary Teaching. She also travelled and lived overseas for some time, but the pull of home, her friends and family was always there.

Having moved back to Kununurra with her husband Frankc, Katrina has started her own family with a beautiful camp dog Nera and her 9-month-old baby Ines.

And it seems as though they have no plans on leaving town anytime soon with Katrina now starting her own business Arte & Sol.

“Frankc and I want Ines to have the same incredible upbringing that we both had in a small, vibrant town full of exploring,” Katrina says.

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

Australia, Katrina grew up with an exceptional role model, her mum Frauke Bolten-Boshammer. Frauke started Kimberley Fine Diamonds when Katrina was a baby and has gone on to be a highly-recognised and accomplished businesswomen.

‘She’s shown me that my happiness doesn’t need to be limited to one thing. I can be an incredible mother, wife and friend, and also have a successful and exciting business,” Katrina said.

Frauke was a big inspiration behind Katrina starting her ‘dream’ business.

“Hosting my own art workshops has always been a dream,” Katrina says.

“There is a huge need for creative experiences and services for socio-emotional wellbeing for kids and adults, especially in our remote and often isolating part of the world.

“Art has always held a very healing space for me - an opportunity to connect my mind with my body and soul, and of course get that dopamine fix.

“I'm finishing my studies in Creative Therapy later this year and after presenting online therapeutic art sessions with The Sage Society for 2 years, I finally had the confidence to bring this dream to fruition”

A strong wellbeing advocate, Katrina believes a lot of people are turning inwards for healing or are just curious to know more, this was the catalyst for her to start Arte & Sol. A studio where she gets to share her expertise and zeal for creativity.

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

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

“Plus you can take home an Instagram-worthy artwork, and I get to take care of all the mess, stress and pack up while you just have fun!”

And if you’re worried you’re creative skills aren’t up to scratch, Katrina has you covered.

“For any of the shy-er artists out there, I can guide you as much or as little as you need,” Katrina says.

“I make many opportunities for teaching available to you or

hold space for self-direction, whichever your preference. “I honestly haven’t met anyone who can’t be an artist in my many years of teaching, but Arte & Sol can help you uncover your arty farty side.”

And, while Katrina isn’t busy teaching art classes you’ll find her sitting outside on her deck under the palm trees and old gums, with Ines and Nera watching the kite hawks and the world go by.

Arte & Sol Classes on offer

Art Workshops Art lessons in small numbers with projects varying from 1-3hours for a variety of ages. We are usually inspired by an artist to recreate their work (with their blessing) using a variety of media including watercolours, acrylic paint, collage or paint pens.

Brush and Bliss Art Wellness Workshops - target holistic health where we might begin with somatic exercises or other evidence based techniques to slow down and allow you to attune to your body. We then spend some time making process-based art and finally reflect on our art making.

Arty Party Can be personalised and perfect for any ‘kids' birthday (turning 9 or 90!). We provide the entertainment and pack-up while you provide the guests and cake!

School Holiday art classes

Scribble Squad After-school art club during the term

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

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:

•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.

Volleyback, Group fitness classes & Gym challenges

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.

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.

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!

Sat, Sun, P/H10:00 AM 5:00 PM

Slide Hours Morning Afternoon Mon & Fri- 2:30 - 5

Tue, Wed, Thu10 - 12 2:30 - 5

Sat, Sun, P/H10 - 122:30 - 5

Tuesday 27 June 2023 Kununurra Council Chambers

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

In the Get Skilled Access Sport4All team:

•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.

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!

KUNUNURRA LEISURE CENTRE CORNER

Boab Candle Co

Running your own business might not be on every 11 year olds radar, but for Jacob Cripps it’s been a fun project creating a product that doesn’t harm the environment and makes him some pocket money along the way!

Boab Candle Co. is an East Kimberley business, owned and operated by 11 year old Jacob - a Kimberley kid through and through! We had a chat with Jacob about his new venture into the world of candle-making.

HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTO MAKING CANDLES?

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 doing things that are good for the environment so that is why I looked into making soy candles because it’s made from natural plant based wax.

WHO HAS HELPED YOU MAKE THE CANDLES?

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

HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW TO MAKE CANDLES?

I searched the internet and watched YouTube videos

HOW DID YOU GET INSPIRED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT SCENTS?

When I first came up with the idea, we surveyed a few of our friends and family to find out what their favourite scents were and started from there. We’ve also had a few suggestions from

customers at the markets which we hope to take onboard soon.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE SELLING THE CANDLES AT THE MARKETS?

It was exciting selling my candles and I enjoyed it. I sold a lot more than I expected, which was great.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR OTHER HOBBIES?

I like soccer, mountain biking, wakeboarding/skiing and fishing.

WHICH CANDLE SCENT IS YOUR FAVOURITE?

Pink Diamond which is champagne and strawberries.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR WHAT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO MAKE NEXT?

With Mum's help I’d like to see how far we can take the candle making business, because it seems to be a popular product…. Look out Dusk!! I would like to look into making candles with beeswax as well.

Boab Candle Co. currently offers four different aromas to choose from: lemongrass, vanilla, jasmine and lime and coconut.

You can find Jacob and his candles at the Whitegum Markets or follow Boab Candle Co. on Facebook for updates!

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 weekend is a joyous, sparkly mark on the Kununurra social calendar. We get to start the fun a little earlier this year, with the celebration kicking off between the 30th June - 1st July 2023. We had a chat with the KNQ committee who tell us there’s new queens, returning queens and a whoooole lot of fun instore!

Before we boogie our way into the events, let's take a moment to discuss what KNQ is all about. KNQ promotes kindness, inclusivity, acceptance and safe places for people to express themselves in ways that are meaningful for them KNQ isn’t a sub-cultural group; it is integrated within the East Kimberley.

KNQ pride events are 100% organised and funded within Kununurra and surrounds demonstrating the acceptance and support of the community. KNQ aims to create events and spaces where people feel free, comfortable and safe to express themselves, support each other and add to the strength of our community.

2023 marks the 5th year of KNQ and boy, do they have some fun in-store for you!

Starting on Friday 30th June is KN-Quiz Night with returning queens Vogue Mega Queen, Sunting Wong Hancock Porteus leading the charge and new queen Crystal Love joining us all the way from the Tiwi Islands!

Saturday 1st July begins with Drag Storytime with Vogue Mega Queen and Crystal Love at the Kununurra Library and then the party really begins that evening at Sporties with the KNQ Pride Party. Grab the glitter and your dancing shoes and get ready to set the dancefloor on fire! DJ Timbee is on the decks, making sure we all get a little groovy!

Local queens Ordy Spice, Lady XXXX and Nanalicious (Tidy Box) will also be returning to the stage and assisting behind the scenes at our events this year.

Want to get involved? KNQ is always looking for volunteers from the local community and sponsorship and donations are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Follow KNQ - Kununurra Pride on Facebook for more information.

“WE ALL CAME INTO THIS WORLD NAKED. THE REST IS ALL DRAG.” - RUPAUL

Landi Bradshaw

KIMBERLEY CREATIVE

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF LANDI, HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN KUNUNURRA?

I’ve lived in Kununurra for 10 years (does that count as local 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 of the river. I truly love living here, the country that surrounds us and the lifestyle that this provides – hiking, camping, exploring, being so close to nature at all times. I’m here with my 13 year old English Mastiff, Shelby Dog. This community is like a family and I’ve always felt so welcomed and supported by everyone around me.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY?

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 was 18 years old I treated myself to my first DSLR to give it a go. From there I would take photos for friends and family and it grew from this point onwards! People would see landscape

photos and propose the idea that they would like to have them as a print for their home, or friends asking me to capture weddings etc.

If we’re looking at business dates, I created an ABN in December 2015, so have officially been a business for 7 years. The skills I learnt have been self-taught along the way, including lots of winging it until I could get the desired result I had in my mind.

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

YOU'RE WELL KNOWN FOR YOUR STUNNING LANDSCAPE AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT IS THERE A STYLE YOU LIKE BEST?

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

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.

moment I find myself drawn to capturing moments with close friends and their kids at home or when we’re casually hanging out, or when out on a camping trip in the bush with Shelb, walking down the KNX streets, or small moments that might not necessarily be captured on a camera. I love the nostalgic feeling the images create when looking back, and really enjoy capturing the slower moments in time.

WHAT PHOTO/PROJECT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

I would have to say The Driveway Project 1 and 2. I still have people coming up to me today to let me know how much they loved following along with the project and the joy it brought to their lives. Which is crazy and amazing! To know that something I created had such a big impact others. For this reason, it makes me immensely proud to have created this for our community to keep forever, a special piece of history.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A BUDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?

Just get out there with no plan in mind! (Some part of me still feels like I am a ‘budding photographer’, with imposter syndrome thoughts that sneak in). I am still constantly learning and finding out new ways of doing things along the way. The best tip would be to take your camera with you, don’t be too

strict on what you’re doing, and let the creative energy flow! After time you will eventually find what ‘lights your fire’ and continue to capture the things you love, in your own way. Oh and also, avoid shooting in the middle of the day with harsh sunlight, early morning and late arvo soft light is your best friend.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW/MOVIE/ PODCAST YOU'VE ENJOYED LATELY

I don’t really watch TV or movies, so does bush telly count? Let’s say watching the campfire at night time. For podcasts, probably The Inspired Unemployed as it provides the lols on long drives.

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

Hugging Shelby, camping, eating choccy (or trying not to), spending time with my beautiful friends, or on a hike in the bush somewhere!

Check out more of Landi’s photos at Artopia Framing & Photography 116 Coolibah Drive Kununurra

(to the left of the ice cream shop)

Kununurra Picture 60 Garden s th Anniversary '

Open-air cinemas are one of those magical mementos of yesteryear that evoke bucketloads of whimsy and a dash of nostalgia, regardless of whether you’ve ever actually experienced one yourself. You can just imagine vintage vehicles lining up to fill the vacant lot, eskies packed with soft drink and sambos, radio dials getting tuned in, and not a seatbelt in sight. Fortunately for us, we have one of the few remaining drive-in cinemas tucked away amongst the leaves like a treasure right smack bang in the centre of town.

Keeping it operational, however, relies on a lot of elbow grease to keep the magic alive. There’s more to it than pressing play on a projector; it takes a small band of dedicated volunteers and committee members to ensure that the films are shared with the community each week without a hitch. From the specially trained film controllers who order the film, convert it to a file that can be read by the projector and add the bits and pieces which are unique to a screening at the KPG, to the Kiosk Manager who stocks the kiosk with goodies to sustain the crowds, there are certainly no shortage of shoes to be filled. And one can’t forget the Volunteer Coordinator, who’s role it is to round-up a bunch of willing hands for each screening.

In celebration of 60 years, the KPG have taken a wander down memory lane, and provided a history of the creation and operation of one of the country's last remaining outdoor theatres.

A history of the Kununurra Picture Gardens, written by President of the Kununurra Picture Gardens, Janine Fulcher, based on the comments of Dennis O’Brien, who was involved with the Kununurra Picture Gardens for many years.

The Kununurra Picture Gardens is celebrating its 60th year of providing entertainment to the Community.

At the time of the construction of the Ord Diversion Dam, Christiani Neilson and Clough (CNC) were the main

contractors. They built a camp to accommodate their workers as did the Public Works Department who were here to oversee the construction work. While construction of the diversion dam was underway, CNC built an outdoor picture theatre to provide entertainment for the workforce as well as the community living in the area.

The equipment consisted of 2 reel to reel projectors which were shipped from Mt Lawley to Fremantle and then shipped to Wyndham. They were then transported from Wyndham to Kununurra by road. The operator of these machines advised that they were two of the first types in Australia and were originally from the Piccadilly Theatre in Perth. Seating was arranged in the form of Canvas sling chairs which hung between galvanised pipe frames.

The screen consisted of painted sheets of metal and a wooden building was placed at the correct distance from the screen for the projectors. As the theatre was working well, a transportable building was brought in to house a kiosk, which sold the necessary items fit for a theatre, such as cool drinks and lollies. Being so far away from film distributors provided its own problems; films had to be ordered far in advance due to the reels having to come by ship from Perth to Wyndham, as did the stock for the kiosk.

At the completion of the contract of the Diversion Dam in 1963, the CNC group decided to put the Outdoor Picture Theatre on the market via tender process. Considerable private interest was shown, but Mr Lyell Fairly and Mr Dennis O’Brien were passionate about keeping this theatre as a benefit for the community. They approached the Ord Sports Club Inc. and requested that they provide the capital to purchase the business. Lyell and Dennis were successful, and now the new owners. This was short lived; apparently under the WA Liquor Licensing Court at the time, the club was in breach of the Licensing Act if new owners were to take over. It was back to the drawing board, and the community needed to find another party with the resources to continue

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the business. They approached the Kununurra Progress Association (KPA) to see if they would assume ownership. As part of the agreement, the KPA would repay the Ord Sports Club out of profits. This allowed the KPA to take over, without having to raise the capital to purchase it. The KPA took over the running of the open-air theatre in 1963 and has been responsible for it ever since.

The KPA became an organisation that was generating profits from the community, while at the same time providing an invaluable source of entertainment. They used these profits to benefit the community by providing a free ambulance service, saving to build a town pool and subsidising other services as needed.

Of course, the weather was a factor during the movies, as it is today, though we don’t seem to mind. Even now, there is nothing better than sitting under the stars watching a film with friends and family. Though it's necessary to rug up during the dry season when it gets quite cold in the evening, the flip side is the wet season; movies would still screen, but if a storm was brewing the film controller would decide whether to shut the film down depending on the quality of the movie visuals projected on the screen. Most people did not care if it rained, as it was refreshing at that time of 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.

The KPA was responsible for the running of various services in the town. Finally the only entity left was the Kununurra Picture Gardens who eventually became incorporated as a stand alone club.

The Kununurra Picture Gardens has been a volunteer organisation for all these years, and we, the committee, value the input of the community to ensure that we continue to provide a great community space for everyone.

Celebrating 60 years of the Kununurra Picture Gardens

In celebration of this amazing continuing community space, we will be holding a celebration for the community and its visitors. The Kununurra Picture Gardens has not just been a valuable space for the movies over the years; the stage has also been used for travelling musicians when other venues were not suitable. Other events that have been held over the years have been the Barramundi Concert, NAIDOC Events, Achievement Awards ceremonies, private functions, community functions and travelling dance troupes, among other things.

The KPG is extremely proud to be community owned and 100% volunteer run, and would not have survived without the community and the people who volunteer each year to help out. In light of the continuing success, the KPG will be holding a free film festival from the 11th of June to the 17th of June 2023.

The expected line up is: (Gates open 5:30pm and movie stars at 6pm)

Date Movie

Sunday 11 June Jedda 1955

Monday 12 June Jaws

Tuesday 13 June The Gods Must Be Crazy

Wednesday 14 June Titanic

Thursday 15 June Pirates of the Caribbean

Friday 16 June The Lion King

Saturday 17 June Carnival Day

Carnival Day - This will include a community choice movie which has been voted via the KPG Facebook page, kids activities with PCYC from 3pm, food stalls, and quizzes on the big screen. The KPG have also invited the community to come dressed as your favourite movie character. The gates will open at 3pm and the movie starts at 6pm.

If you would like to become a volunteer for the KPG, you can register your interest via the KPG website at kpg.org.au. You can keep up to date with all the actions through the website or the KPG Facebook page.

Coralee McCarthy

Now that we’re well and truly into the swing of the dry season, we’re sure many of you have ventured out to one of our favourite spots in the Kimberley – El Questro.

This year’s wet season has made the place more magical than ever, in particular Amalia Gorge which was pumping when we hiked out there in late April, it was an incredible sight to see.

Along with the pumping waterfalls and majestic sunsets, another East Kimberly icon is back at home at ELQ for the season, a great friend of Kununurra Sun, artist Coralee McCarthy.

Coralee spends her dry season as the Artist in Residence at El Questro before returning to her other home on the east coast for the wet season.

So, while our friends were out getting reacquainted with the waterfalls and hikes, we thought we’d catch up with Coralee and Andrew to see what they have been up to and her latest inspiration behind her new artworks.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR TIME AT HOME ON THE EAST COAST, HOW DO YOU FILL YOUR DAYS?

I finish up at ELQ every year in early October and drive back to Toowoomba with the caravan in tow. I live on five acres with my family also residing in a separate house. Our latest family adventures have been the purchase of a ski boat and we often hit the freshwater lakes on the weekend. It is great to see how quickly everyone has improved in such a short time. It’s the perfect environment for all the kids and grandkids. Exercise, family time and out in the sun! I love spending time in our garden and also creating a summer vegetable crop.

WHAT’S BEEN YOUR LATEST INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR ARTWORK?

My latest inspiration has been my focus on the traditional owners at ELQ. The Wilinggin mob, specifically the ladies who I have known for over 10 years. This inspiration has come from the now completed Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) and Discovery Parks. I have painted three specific artworks which are on display at my Gallery.

TELL US ABOUT THE PIECE CALLED ‘JANET’

The role that the indigenous women have played over time has been very important for culture. This art piece features a friend, and she is representing the women of Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation. These women have a unique cultural identity and a long history of resilience. The women continue to play a vital role in their communities as caregivers, knowledge keepers, and leaders. They have been at the forefront of social and political movements, advocating for their rights and the rights of their communities.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST DESIGNS?

We have branched out with our clothing range, adding two shorter length board shorts, bucket hats, kids Boab dress and 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, Emma Gorge and Ellenbrae Station.

HAVE YOU BEEN READING ANY BOOKS OR LISTENING TO PODCASTS? WHAT HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THEM?

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

2022 with Jeffery Morgan, an indigenous man from Redfern Sydney that took the wrong path in life and has turned his life around and I found him truly inspiring. I encourage everyone to have a listen!

WE’VE HAD LOWER NUMBERS ACROSS THE EAST KIMBERLEY TOURISM SEASON THIS YEAR, WHAT’S IT BEEN LIKE OUT AT ELQ?

It was a very slow start in April as ELQ had to open and close twice due to the late rain and high river crossings. I had to visit my granddaughter in Darwin in early April and was not able to drive in, however I was fortunate enough to fly back to ELQ. It has certainly picked up now and we are seeing lots of caravans and campers driving into the Station. A lot more international travellers this year.

TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE DAYS SO FAR OUT AT ELQ THIS SEASON.

We don’t get out very often as we are open seven days a week. We were lucky enough to chopper out to the Durack river and catch & release nine Barra with close encounters of my favourite bird, the Jabiru.

KUNUNURRA SUN KITCHEN Tzatziki

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)

• 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 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 innerworkings of one of the most successful TV shows of all time.

I first discovered the podcast Sentimental Garbage in mid 2021. COVID was still holding on tight and the world still felt a little bit upside down. The people behind the iconic TV show Sex and the City had just launched their sequel series ‘And Just Like That’ which left many SATC lovers (me included) wishing they’d just left the show to rest peacefully in 2004 after six glorious seasons.

Enter Sentimental Garbage with Caroline O’Donoghue. A podcast initially dedicated to exploring the culture so many of us love that society can often make us feel ashamed. Think ‘chick-lit’, ‘rom-coms’ and ‘girl-bands’ - all the fluffy, pinkwashed themes that are often lamented as just silly female nonsense.

Each podcast episode, they discuss an entire season, and whilst the chat is filled with giggles, screams of delight, swooning over male cameos and fierce one-liners, O’Donoghue and Alderton intertwine girl talk and critical thinking so well that you’ll find yourself watching the episodes in a whole new light.

They don’t critique how the show has aged, instead they 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 most, we feel the most’.

If you’re looking for an excuse to take a step back in time and let the warm rays of nostalgia wash over you, Sentimental Garbage is the listen for you.

PODCAST: SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE BY CAROLINE O'DONONGHUE

REVIEWED BY JESS BUCHAN

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, then I have to run to the school’.

A situation that is quite an accurate description of Hanneke. She is always on the move. When Hanneke picks up her iced coffee blended towards the thicker side, she is already ready to go to the next task of the day. But as I am writing this down, she takes her time to talk to you and to see you as a person.

It was November 1995 when Hanneke came to Kununurra for the first time. She had completed her midwifery and wanted to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. As part of her training, she worked in Derby and fell in love with the Kimberley.

‘As kids we always lived in rural areas. I was born in the Netherlands and my parents moved us to Africa when I was very little. After that, we lived in Papua New Guinea. So, I was

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

Hanneke left Kununurra after spending 3 years working here and she moved to the Middle East for a couple of years. After coming back to Australia and trying to live her life in Perth, she realized that she missed the Kununurra lifestyle.

When discussing this she gets a big smile on her face and says: ‘Like the saying goes: ONCE YOU DRINK FROM THE ORD, YOU’LL ALWAYS COME BACK.’

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

Loving the lifestyle here is one of the many reasons Hanneke still lives here in Kununurra. Some other reasons are professional, again with a big smile she says,

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

woman and as I was opening her file, I noticed my very own handwriting on the pages about her birth. I was there when this lady was born and now, I am helping her give birth. Always a special feeling.’

Nowadays Hanneke oversees the entire East Kimberley as the antenatal coordinator.

Pregnant women all over the region get referred to her to come up with a plan that makes it safe for everyone involved. Most remote kids are being born here in the State District Hospital but some of them still “get born on country” Hanneke says.

Does that happen a lot? I asked.

‘Not as much anymore, very remote areas that will still happen. Babies being born under a boab tree. More likely in the Northern Territory but yes, it still happens.’

The other reason Hanneke is still in Kununurra has everything to do with her role as mother.

Hanneke fosters two remarkable children. She always felt like she had the capacity to help families out that are in a more difficult situation. Starting out as a respite foster carer for a family that she met through church, she got approached by a family member to look after her kids in case that was needed.

‘It Is a great honor to be asked for this’ she says. Both of her kids are Miriwoong Gajerrong people.

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

Because of her job and her motherhood, she is fully accepted in the Miriwoong Gajerrong community, she proudly talks about the fact that she has been given a skin name, Nagada.

Also, she has learned a lot about the country we live in. The hospitality industry sees the arrival of tourists as the start of the dry season, Hanneke sees dragonflies and realizes that the dry has started. The phenomenon ‘Knock ‘em down rains’ and the fact of certain birds in the area tell her the transitions between the seasons.

Hanneke finishes our conversation with ‘It is a special part of the world. Yes, the buildup is challenging and hard at times. But the fact that we have the most beautiful backyard of Australia, makes up for everything.’

And a final warning for all tourists that come to visit our lovely home… Once you drink from the Ord, you always 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

JOHN WICKCHAPTER 4

Friday 09 June 2023

DUNEGONS AND DRAGONS

Friday 23 June 2023

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Sunday 11 June 2023 -

Saturday 17 June 2023

KUNUNURRA PICTURE GARDEN FILM FESTIVAL

Balls ' n ' All

NETBALL

The 2023 season has started well with A and B grade competitions with the courts alive with action each Thursday night. The netball club boasts one of the most active Facebook pages in the East Kimberley so be sure to have a look for all other information.

INDOOR CRICKET

The indoor cricket season has started with each team having played five games so far, Freeballers are sitting on top of the ladder with an undefeated run. This year each of the eight teams will clash twice before being graded into the A and B competitions. The A Grade grand final re-match from 2022 saw results flipped on their heads with Prowlers comfortably accounting for the Shooters.

EKFL

The northern conference of the EKFL has seen the first rounds of the Women's competitions get underway in a welcome addition to the match days. We look forward to bringing some more information on how the competition is shaping up in the next edition. The Men’s comp has seen mixed results for the Kununurra based teams but we can gladly say that everyone has notched up a victory. The Ord River Magpies have continued their unbeaten streak and have played their only game out of Kununurra for the year, escaping unscathed against the second-placed Wyndham Crocs.

KNX SQUASH CLUB

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

You are craving new experiences. June is a time to explore your curiosity and play. Balance this with time for reflection and selfappreciation of what your body and mind are capable of. You’ll realise new self-realisations have always been grounded by strong foundations.

PISCES – 19 FEBUARY-20 MARCH

Change is upon you. The cool dry winds from the south have arrived and so brings some big decisions. It may seem major and life altering now, however you’ll look back on this time in a different light in due course. Let your Karmic energy lead the way.

ARIES - 21 MARCH-19 APRIL

All is unusally quiet in the world of Aries. The reality is, the best news is sometimes no news and you’re just here to appreciate the things in your life right now, at this moment to be grateful for. This month let all 5 senses guide you to manifest the things you find beauty in.

TAURUS – 20 APRIL- 20 MAY

The setting in of the dry season means there is a lot of static energy in the air. This might make the very air you breathe feel turbulent and chaotic. Take your time to calm your heart by concentrating on breathing deeply and express yourself freely with those around you.

GEMINI – 21 MAY-20 JUNE

Time to clean out the closet of all those spider webs, dust fairies and old demons. Literally, you got a lot of clutter going on in there. Clear old energy from your life by giving the gift of your time or possessions that could be better utilised helping others.

CANCER – 21 JUNE-22 JULY

Trust the detours and redirections life throws at you. You’re entering a period in your life where future obstacles may still be hidden from view. Don’t despair, if you do look back you’ll realise your capabilities have outgrown your shoes and yet-tobe fulfilled potential awaits.

LEO – 23 JULY-22 AUGUST

Always the brave and generous, your inherent sense of right and wrong will be needed. Recognising the right place and time might not be so clear, action without welcome could be taken badly, step up when the time is right and you’ll be remembered highly.

VIRGO 23 AUGUST-22 SEPTEMBER

Coming of the cool dry winds will trigger your nuturing side leading you to touch base with your beating heart. Expect to connect with people on a deeper emotional level. Get your heart racing with movement this month.

LIBRA - 23 SEPTEMBER-22 OCTOBER

Pay attention to people’s actions not their words. Narcissistic traits have an ability to tip the balance ever so slightly without you even detecting it. Take a bird’s eye view to interactions in your life. It may reveal your judement may not have been as just as your Libra self is accustomed to.

SCORPIO - 23 OCTOBER-21 NOVEMBER

Rearing at the gates ready to join the race, nearing the winter equinox the days pass, everyone seems to be making strides but time stands still. Stop trying to join the crowd, look on selflessly, embrace an inner smile, celebrate life.

SAGITTARIUS – 22 NOVEMBER-21 DECEMBER

Hiding from big decisions have never done you good, best efforts to run and hide are futile as you wear them mentally and psyically. Those close to you will notice the cracks. Lighten the load and share them with others, this will allow you to be decisive and sure in the best path forward.

CAPRICORN - 22 DECEMBER-19 JANUARY

You’ve been living by the mantra ‘fake it ‘till you make it’ to cope with an aspect of your life. However, eventually you’ll be stumbling on shoes too big. Make a list of all the tasks and learnings you have been avoiding and prioritise action over talk.