Kununurra Sun - August 2023

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If you’re anything like us, July has easily been the most

the chilly fresh water on a Lake Argyle sunset cruise to

chaotic month in the 2023 calendar. We have been flat

feel a little hope.

out at work, had friends and family visiting from all parts of the country and trying to fit in some semblance of

I had to catch myself with recent visitors, after their

a social life, July came and went before we could even

repeated exclamations of ‘this place is amazing, you are

exhale.

so lucky to live here!’ started to become a little tedious. I found myself replying ‘Yes, but there’s also this issue’ or ‘Yes, but.. blah blah blah’.

While it’s a busy month, it's also a great way to reassure ourselves that life in Kununurra is pretty bloody wonderful. For those of us who have lived here a while

It wasn’t until we visited a place I hadn’t been to before

now, the beauty of Upper Ord and the Bungles is often

that it occurred to me that they were right - ‘This place

forgotten and we become complacent about the clear,

IS amazing, I am so lucky to live here!’

blue skies and gentle breeze. Instead we focus on meeting work deadlines, what bill needs paying next

So if you’ve been feeling a little socially exhausted,

and whether we should wake up early and take that

and the golden glow of the Kununurra sun has been

gym class.

blocked by your day-to-day dramas, we suggest taking a step back and giving yourself a moment to catch your breath.

It only takes showing the wonders of Kununurra and surrounds to our nearest and dearest to really hammer home the fact that we truly live in the best of the west.

And if you’re thinking ‘what’s a couple of breaths

While we might be strapped to a desk for 7-8 hours a

going to do to fix my lack of sleep and/or ridiculous

day, we also have a spectacular backyard to explore

workload?’

in our free time. What might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience like cruising down the Lower Ord spotting

Just remember, we’ve only got a short amount of time

salties or hooking a barra, is just a regular Saturday

before the build up begins and our grievances can really

afternoon for us.

be justified!

Today’s world events can make even the most optimistic

Have a fab August!

of people feel cynical and deflated about our Earth’s future, however, it only takes watching your Mum look up in awe at the towering walls of El Questro Gorge or the squeal of laughter from your best friend leaping into

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A Permanent Home for Piriwa

Tapas and Togetherness with Catering Queen, Temali

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Kimberley Creative Sophie's Scrubbers

A Vote for a Voice: we break it down for you

Local & fresh

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Headspace Heroes: Healing Places with a Paintbrush

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Catching Flights and Feelings for Nexus

We’re Here

We’re proud that our ingredients are locally sourced and freshly made. For all your sandwiches, wraps, salads or catering needs - visit Subway Kununurra.

(opposite Aus Post Office)

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Whats On GREAT NORTHERN CLEAN UP EVENT

THE JOURNEY DOWN ART AND MUSIC SHOW

Friday 11 August 2023

Thursday 24 August 2023

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is hosting our

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm, Free

towns biggest clean up event for the year and everyone is

Venue: Kununurra Picture Gardens

invited to help! We will meet at Celebrity Tree Park at 7:45

Type: General

for a debrief before splitting into teams and heading out

Audience: All ages

to several locations around town to pick up all the litter.

Following the clean up we will have a big BBQ breakfast as a

LADIES DAY - KUNUNURRA RACES

thank you to everyone who helped out.

Saturday 26 August 2023

Join us in making our town beautiful again! to register your

The race club is nestled at the foot of the ancient Kimberley

attendance please email events@swek.wa.gov.au or

rock formation called Carlton Ridge/Sleeping Buddha and is

call 08 9168 4100.

the only race course in Western Australia north of Geraldton

Time: 8am - 10am

that is turfed.

Type: General

Time: 11am - 11pm

Audience: All ages

Venue: Kununurra Race Club

Venue: Celebrity Tree Park

Type: General Audience: All ages

SUNSET MARKETS

Website: http://www.lakeargyleadventurerace.com.au/

Sunday 20 August 2023 Join the Kununurra Water Ski Club for sunset markets on

LAKE ARGYLE ADVENTURE RACE

the river.

Saturday 26 August 2023

Time: 3pm - 8pm

Swim, Run, Mountain Bike & Paddle in the Remote East

Venue: Kununurra Ski Club

Kimberley. Solo or Relay Teams of two, three, or four.

Cost: Gold coin donation

Venue: Lake Argyle Website: http://www.lakeargyleadventurerace.com.au/

Boornbe goowindayin.

It will be warming up

Derrererrebe yarrinda dawanga gamamelem We will be camping out everywhere 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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A Permanent Home for Piriwa WORDS BY RACHELLE EISENTRAGER

Launched in 2020, Piriwa Enterprise Hub and Op

TOGETHER WAS SUCCESSFUL?

Shop has gained success and a reputation for female

Piriwa is an enterprise hub which also houses the Piriwa

entrepreneurship in Balgo. Since its inception, Piriwa has

Op Shop. Profits from Piriwa are used for on country bush

raised the community’s awareness of self-employment,

trips for women to support wellbeing and to keep culture

developed individual and collective readiness for

strong. There were multiple partners that came together

entrepreneurship and capacity building to sustain a

to renovate the sea containers that have become Piriwa’s

business.

permanent home. It has been a significant effort from many collaborators to launch Piriwa.

Piriwa has a new, permanent home — a keystone collaboration between 14 project partners. Nestled within

Central to making this project possible was the actual sea

two renovated sea containers, Piriwa Op Shop is housed

containers, which were generously donated by Wirrimanu

in one container, with a meeting and making place in the

Aboriginal Corporation. Costs to renovate the containers

adjacent container. A proud feature spanning the containers

and make them fit-for-purpose were supported by Mary

is the art mural, a collaborative project that has been

Ward Foundation, Foundation for Rural Regional and Granite

photographed and designed into postcard sets available for

Mines Affected Areas Aboriginal Corporation (GMAAAC).

sale at the Piriwa Hub.

Westpac Foundation, East Kimberley Job Pathways (EKJP) and Lotterywest supported capacity building and leadership

Off the back of an exciting launch event and positive

workshops in order for the leadership team to sustainably

response from the East Kimberley community, Kununurra

operate Piriwa as a business.

Sun was keen to unpack what it’s been like in the lead up to and since the opening of Piriwa's permanent home. We

THE ART MURAL WAS A BIG COMPONENT OF THIS

sat down with Clare Wood from Enterprise Partnerships WA

PROJECT. WHO WAS INVOLVED AND WHAT DOES IT

(EPWA) and Kathryn Njamme from the Piriwa Leadership

REPRESENT?

Team to find out more.

The Art Mural was a collaborative project between Warlayirti artists, Piriwa, EPWA and Camera Story. In total, there were

THIS HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT COLLABORATION

22 women involved in the photography and painting of

BETWEEN MULTIPLE ORGANISATIONS AND THE BALGO

the artwork! The process was taking images on country,

COMMUNITY. CAN YOU SHARE A SHORT OVERVIEW

pasting these onto mural boards and finally, painting them.

ABOUT PIRIWA, WHO WAS INVOLVED IN CREATING

The Art Mural costs were supported by Regional Arts and

PIRIWA’S PERMANENT HOME AND HOW WORKING

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural

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Industries (DLGSC). This project had many challenges

THE EAST KIMBERLEY COMMUNITY IS TIGHT-KNIT

during Covid and delays as a result of January 2023 floods,

AND ALWAYS KEEN TO LEND A HAND. IS THERE ANY

so it was very exciting to see the mural installed in May.

SUPPORT THE BROADER COMMUNITY CAN PROVIDE? Pirwa are seeking infrastructure support in the form of an

WHAT WERE THE KEY SKILLS LEARNT AND

additional sea container and are actively seeking donations

IMPLEMENTED FROM THE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS?

to support this expansion. The Piriwa Op Shop was overrun

The leadership workshops have enabled the women to

with donations thanks to the remote Op Shop project and

manage an enterprise and small business skills. During the

as a result has closed donations. Over 400kg of clothes

workshops, they learnt leadership skills, the ability to work

were donated in one day via the mail plane! The women are

together as a team, how to overcome challenges, as well

keen to learn new skills to up-cycle clothing and diversify

as problem solving techniques. Through their leadership at

their revenue. A new storage space is needed, so any leads

Piriwa, the team of Kathryn Njamme, Monica Njmamme and

on sea containers available in the region would be welcome!

Alison Gill act as changemakers in their community. These workshops were led by Bianca Long from Jaru Girl and

FINALLY, CAN YOU SEE THIS BEING SUCCESSFUL IN

supported by EKJP.

OTHER COMMUNITIES? This project was successful due to the perseverance of the

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR EPWA

leadership team, paired with the desire for women to have

TO OVERCOME SINCE OPENING?

access and control of their learning, as well as provide a

The biggest challenge of operating a business in Balgo

place for the community to access affordable clothing.

is the lack of access to reliable internet and the ability

With the right support, access to long term partnerships

to access banking services. This has a big impact on

and resources, enterprise hubs can contribute to remote

Piriwa who would like to sell donated goods and other

communities having access to education and activating

products electronically, so is therefore a significant barrier

places. We look forward to seeing more!

to enterprise development. We have high hopes for an improved internet service to come to Balgo later this year to support growth of the business.

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' go chasing cotton fields,, Don't please stick to the gorges and ' used to. the lakes that you;re We love an Insta photo just as much as the next person;

Farm biosecurity is a set of measures set to protect property

the perfect lighting, a beautiful subject and let’s be honest

from the entry and spread of pests and diseases. It’s the

anything taken up in the Kimberley gives you an extra bit of

responsibility of every person working or visiting a property

clout from your friends in the big smoke.

to ensure we are keeping out these nasty guys. So, if you’re tramping through a field of cotton you may be unwillingly

But, one thing we’re urging our beautiful community of

spreading unwanted disease into that paddock that could have

Kununurra (and all those visiting) to do, is to steer away

a devastating effect on the industry.

from this season are shots wondering through the cotton fields.

If you see a 'Farm Biosecurity' sign out the front of a property, there is a high chance of an incursion or attack of pest and

Armed with less than half a green thumb between all

disease being caused by people and vehicle traffic in that area.

of us, Kununurra Sun thought we’d go to the experts

This could potentially cost the Ord Valley millions of dollars in

at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional

production.

Development (DPIRD) to get the facts.

So, please ensure you abide by the measures that are put in The main reason is due to Farm Biosecurity, and before you

place to protect our farmers and our region and remember ‘if it

ask ‘What’s That?' Please continue reading.

can move, it can carry diseases, pests and weeds’.

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Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

Council Connect Connecting Communities, Building Together

July Ordinary Council Meeting Recap

Shire secures funding for an All-Abilities Playground at Celebrity Tree Park The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley has successfully obtained funding from Lotterywest for the development of an All-Abilities Playground at Celebrity Tree Park. This exciting project aims to create an inclusive and accessible play space that caters to people of all ages and abilities.

The Shire will be inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for the design and construction of the proposed facility from suitably qualified contractors and builders.

2023-2027 Corporate Business Plan (CBP)

Rates Assistance Grant Applications

Council has adopted the CBP - a business plan that outlines all the services and projects to support the Strategic Community Plan (SCP). The plan is available on the Shire’s website.

Council has approved the provision of rates assistance to several community groups for the benefit of the community. This assistance covers rates, not service and waste charges or emergency service levy.

New Work Health & Safety (WHS) Act

Clarrie Cassidy Oval Change Rooms

WA’s new WHS Act was passed through parliament to replace the previous OSH Act 1980.

Several changes were implemented including holding organisations more accountable for workplace safety.

Council has accepted a tender by a local company, KGC Enterprises Ltd, to upgrade the Clarrie Cassidy Oval change Rooms and Infrastructure, including headworks, drainage, car parking, pathway access, lighting, landscaping and fencing.

The project’s conceptual design, presented in the above flythrough video by Nature Play Solutions, played a pivotal role in securing the necessary funding. This visualisation not only aided in cost estimation but also demonstrated the potential of the All-Abilities Playground.

“We are delighted to receive funding from Lotterywest for this transformative project,” said Shire President David Menzel.

“The All-Abilities Playground is part of the Shire’s scope of work that aligns with the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. The design concept encompasses the diverse needs of all individuals, making certain that everyone can enjoy the playground equally” The Shire’s primary objective is to develop a play space that becomes a must-visit destination for both local residents and travellers. By doing so, the playground will enrich the entire community, offering numerous benefits beyond a traditional recreational area.

Next Ordinary Council Meeting

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08 9168 4100

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mail@swek.wa.gov.au

Tuesday 22 August 2023, 5pm Wyndham Council Chambers

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KNX Cleana Yards During his days whipping up delicious meals in the Country Club kitchen, Marco often marvelled at the magnificent, lush tropical gardens of the property. Little did he know he was manifesting his dream job, which he has now seen come to life with KNX Cleana Yards.

Marco and Kununurra’s love story is one you have most

“With all the nice gardens and greenery around I started to

likely heard before. He and his partner Mona moved to the

develop an interest for plants and gardens,” Marco said.

Kimberley in 2012 on a travel and work visa and like most, had “Although I did not plan to make it my profession back then

not planned to stay.

I was interested in gardening and could see myself doing He said they simply picked Kununurra as the next natural

it for work. I then got the opportunity to find employment

progression from a Cattle station on the Duncan Road. They

as a gardener with one of the local businesses in town and

had moved to the station with one goal in mind - complete

started developing my love and passion for gardening.

88 days of remote farm work and get their visa extended but it seemed the pull of the Kimberley was too strong. After

I also enjoy working physically outdoors, that's my happy

coming back and forth multiple times they finally moved to

place, and I cannot imagine working indoors ever again.”

Kununurra for good in 2014, with plans for gaining permanent

And so, from that passion Marco started a business based

Australian residency.

around being in ‘his happy place’ full time and KNX Cleana Yards was born.

Thanks to his background as a chef, Marco saw the opportunity for sponsorship in Australia and he managed the

A full-service landscape and gardening business that

kitchen at the Kununurra Country Club between 2015 and

covers Kununurra and Wyndham. They offer general yard

2017.

clean ups, landscaping, regular garden maintenance, mowing & lawn care, green waste management, trimming & pruning, reticulation maintenance, repairs and installation.

It was during this time working in the emerald oasis of the Kununurra Country that Marco's passion for horticulture began.

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“We love the easy way of life and laid-back lifestyle.

who was a strong believer in his abilities from the beginning.

Everything is close, you don't seem to need much. We love the community spirit, the nature and adventure and the

“We would have not been able to do it without her guidance

opportunities you get in a little remote outback town.” Marco

and support.” Marco said.

said.

Vernon Lawrence was also a great supporter who saw the

When asked what plants he loves working with the most, it’s

potential in Marco.

clear to see the joy in Marco when he talks about his work.

“I don't have a specific plant,” Marco said. “I most love the

“He actually put the bug in my head to go out by myself and

overgrown yards where I can see huge transformations. It is

also kindly lent his trailer to get me started.”

very satisfying to look at what we have achieved in a day's work and see the smile on my clients faces.”

Marco is supported by his partner Mona in the business and he is grateful for everything she does for KNX Cleana Yards.

Being avid lovers of the beauty of gardens (but maybe not so much equipped to be able maintain them) we asked Marco

“She has been the biggest support from day one, without her

for advice for those without a green thumb. His response was

I would not be where I am today,” Marco said.

sensible… “Please call us,’ Marco said.

“She has taken over the administration side of the business in

And we’d have to agree, lets leave the gardening to the

addition to her own full time job.”

experts, so they can create the lush green garden we are all dreaming about.

"And of course, all of our regular clients which have supported us from the very beginning and still are, we are

To find out more about KNX Cleana Yards head to their

very grateful for your ongoing support plus all of our local

Facebook page, call Marco on 0476 544 593 or email

suppliers." Marco and Mona have now well and truly fallen in

knxcleanayards@gmail.com

love with Kununurra and don’t see themselves moving.

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Temali Howard WORDS BY ELIZA PARRY-OKEDEN

Sitting in the shade amongst the frangipanis in the recently repurposed Phoenix Plaza courtyard, Temali Howard’s pride in this little oasis is palpable.

The lunch time rush has just died down - they’ve closed the

she says were disengaged in the classroom. This sparked

doors for the day on The Tasting Plate’s new poké bowls - but

an interest in youth justice, and so began a career spanning

the buzz in the air hasn’t. It’s evident in the surroundings,

almost 20 years in the field.

from the eclectic scatter of mismatched tables and chairs, the potted and planted greenery bursting forth and the strings of

Though based in Broome, her work inevitably drew her

bulbs dangling overhead, that this space is a labour of love.

back to over this way and she rediscovered her East

Working in partnership with the owner of the building, Lisa

Kimberley connections.“I was doing some work from

Spackman, the two women have created a space that feels

Kununurra for little stints at a time, and I really just had

warm, welcoming and calm.

more of a connection over here,” she says. “I knew that this side is my grandmother’s country (Jaru country), and it just

Temali begins by telling me that she is a descendant of the

sort of felt better for me and I wanted to move for good –

Jaru and Kija people in the East Kimberley. Though born in

that was about 16 years ago!”

Broome, she spent much of her younger years growing up south of Perth before moving back to the West Kimberley as

Since then, Temali’s passion for strengthening community

an adult with her first son.

and empowering young people has shifted from the justice system into something not even she may have expected. “I

“I moved back to reconnect with my father's side, which

don't even think cooking was a huge part of my life,” she

is all my Aboriginal side of the family,” she says. “I was

says, when asked about her foray into food, and whether

reconnecting with my culture and bringing my son into that

she’d consider it a lifelong passion. “If anything, as a

at the same time.” While living in Broome, Temali started

single mum, it was probably more of a pain at times than

working with young people, through her role at a school, who

anything,” she says. “You kind of get into a routine where

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you know a couple of solid recipes that your kids will eat and

the Business Initiative Group, Temali credits their dedication to

you stick to them.”

help bring her business dream to life

Combine this with a full time job in a role that requires you

Through hard work and good food, Blak Tapas was born. In

to travel a lot, and you can understand why Temali says

addition to having a funky ring to it, the name was inspired

she wasn’t very creative with food back in those days.

by travels through Europe and an appreciation for the iconic

Nevertheless, she recognised the power of food in a social

Spanish appetisers. “It's always been the way that I like to eat;

setting early on. “I've always liked cooking for other people,”

sharing food, talking about the food that you're eating, and

she says, “if I have a dinner party, or if I have lots of kids

trying everyone else's so that you don't have that food envy.”

around, I like looking after people and feeding their bellies –

Temali says, “I really like the togetherness of the way that a

that's kind of my love language.” So years later, after some

tapas meal is shared.”

personal highs, including the birth of another son, and some twists and turns that often accompany life, Temali says she

“‘Blak’ was just sort of a play on being Aboriginal,” she

began using food as an outlet for self expression and to

continues, though it was initially ‘Black Tapas’, before the

rediscover herself, as well.

business had an identity shift, and secured the focus on creating the All Bush Foods menu and theme.

“I found it [food] really healing,” she says. “I started doing grazing tables, mainly at Artopia Gallery with the

“‘Blak’ with a ‘k’ is being used more and more around Australia

encouragement from gallery owner Cally Bugg for little events,

in recognition of being a Blackfulla, reclaiming and reshaping

and grazing tables are so colourful and creative.”

the narrative, highlighting the history and struggles of our people and asserting identity and self determination for the

“The way that you place food is so important and I had a

future. So when you see the name now, there’s no confusion,

knack for it, so then it was like, ‘I could do this as a business.’”

we are a proud Indigenous business.”

From there, with no prior business knowledge, except for a passing comment that she’d need an ABN to get paid, Temali

From that point, Blak Tapas has delved further into the

set out to start one from the ground up.

celebration of native flavours and local produce. The team takes pride in experimenting with bush foods and native meats

“I don't come from a background of business people or

and creating unique menus which lead to healthy and healing

anything, so I've learned everything from scratch and it's

conversations in the kitchen. A current favourite is a pumpkin

probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do.”

risotto with bush spices, myrtle and bush tomato which is served stuffed in zucchini flowers, while the kangaroo samosas

With help from Kimberley Small Business Support and

and crocodile spring rolls are also a hit.

unwavering support from business mentor Wendy Casey, from

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“I love the fact that our food comes in a package that people

And the aforementioned lunch time poké bowls have been a

already understand,” she says in reference to the, admittedly

blazing success.

daunting, samosa and spring roll combos. “If they're too scared and say, ‘I'm not going to eat that,’ we present it in a way that

But the true ethos of Blak Tapas never strays far from its

they will go,‘oh, actually, yeah, I'll try that!’”

community-centric values and Temali’s years of experience in that space.

While she likes to make a point of using local produce as much as possible, Temali says it can be tricky as bush food

“I really want it to be a place where I can mentor young people

and native ingredients in the East Kimberley are seasonal, and

in a different way to my previous role – a lot of our mob in

can’t always be sourced in large commercial quantities. So,

town have struggled to get jobs, or they might feel shame to

when people ask whether the food is grown here, Temali has

knock on people's doors, or they're just not getting those jobs.

made sure that she is proud of the response. “Because of the

And then based on some of the home life issues, might not be

above, I try to get all of my native ingredients from Aboriginal

able to hold down work for an extended timeframe.”

people around Australia who are already in that space of wild harvesting and selling their product. I have Aboriginal growers

“I want to create a safe place for people who've been through

in Broome, Darwin, Alice Springs and South Australia”

a tough time, and be able to use food to develop skills and create a bit more empowerment in their own life, like it did for

From grassroot beginnings, Blak Tapas and now the

me and hopefully use it as a stepping stone to go out and into

commercial kitchen space branded The Tasting Plate, has

the workforce elsewhere”

evolved into a thriving list-topper of local places to eat, drink and be merry. “I didn't expect it to grow the way that it has,

I kind of see it more as not a business where I'm in it just to

but I love the way that it's blossomed really organically.”

make money. Obviously I have to, I've got bills and things like everybody but I really see it as a social enterprise opportunity.”

“I already have about seven young local kids on my books and

‘Fri-Yays’ are held every Friday from 5:00pm at the Phoenix

Plaza, which she calls a little wind-down at the end of the week have plans to partner with East Kimberley Job Pathways to with a chill atmosphere, and a really nice vibe. “I love that it's

give jobseekers some opportunities in hospitality at our bigger

BYO, I love that kids can come, I love that it's outdoors but

corporate events.”

indoors and obviously the tapas style,” she says. “We focus on corporate catering a lot throughout the week, so it's nice to

And of course, as a place for community for fostering human

open the doors to bring in people that might not know us and

connection. “I like seeing this place alive with people – happy

might not have tasted our food before.”

people creating food and sharing culture to happy people who are eating good food.”

“We're getting a lot more tourists stopping in now as well, which is exciting because then I get to have a yarn with them

Follow Blak Tapas and The Tasting Plate on Facebook to stay

and share culture through the food that they're eating, and

up to date with all their news and events.

where it comes from.”

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Images supplied

Happy Space at Headspace Headspace Kununurra recently collaborated with local artist

someone about it they can say, “this is my work, this is my

Molly Hunt (who we have been fan-girling over for a while

space, this is ours we did this.”

now) and Dion Brownfield, to engage the young people of Kununurra to work on a mural for the internal wall of their

With a focus on early intervention, headspace works with

offices.

young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their

The end result is A-mazing and a credit to these two talented

ability to manage their mental health in the future.

artists and the emerging young artists of KNX!

In everything they do, they aim to meet the evolving and unique needs of young people and those who support them.

Deon Cox, who is the Community Engagement Officer for headspace said they were fortunate enough to engage with

Headspace Kununurra is also just about to celebrate a special

14 young people over a fortnight to draw up concepts, paint

milestone; it is their first birthday after opening its doors in

and work together to make the space theirs.

September 2022 to help fill the Mental Health space for all Young People, aged between 12 – 25 years in the Kununurra

“Headspace Kununurra is a space for young people and we

Community.

want them to feel that they have ownership and autonomy over a space that is for them,” Deon said.

The service also offers Employment support, Alcohol and Drugs Support, School Support and access to a GP.

“What better way to do that then work with them to make their ideas come to life, and have their work on our walls

Headspace is a walk-in service, but can also take on referrals

permanently, so every time they access the service or tell

For more info, call headspace on – 08 91 665 796 or email headspacereferral@wunanhealth.org.au

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It’s been a hot minute and a lot of hustling behind the

The East Kimberley is the most remote WA Containers for

scenes, but the Revive crew have worked their magic and are

Change region, so like organising many things here, a Plan B

accepting Containers for Change glass refunds once again.

was made! In this instance, it took clearing a backlog of glass

Woohoo!

containers from the Containers for Change collection yard and transporting these to Perth. What does that look like? In

I hate to bring up the ‘F-word’ once again (no, not that one —

numbers, you’re looking at a total of almost 300,000 glass

the other one) but glass recycling is another facet where the

bottles, 198 IBC containers full or 9 truckloads.

Fitzroy Bridge collapse threw a spanner in the works. Suffice to say, there’s been a lot of problem-solving in the months

Thankfully, patience has paid off for our community and

since to get the glass recycling process back in action. ‘The

in the first week of accepting glass, our East Kimberley

process?’ you ask. Here’s a fun diagram to show what it looks

collection points received a whopping 46,000 glass bottles.

like.

There’s no doubt 6-months (or more) worth of collecting glass bottles has been taking up space in many garages

The challenge faced hasn’t been the collection part of the

and sheds in and around town. But never fear, there is no

recycling process, but the logistics of getting glass from

judgement here!

collection points here in Kununurra to our nearest glass processing plant in Fitzroy Crossing. Glass recycling can

While it has taken some time to get back up and running

also be processed in Perth, but that obviously comes with

again, the team would like to say a massive thank you to all

additional time and cost. This is the stalemate where the

recyclers for your continued support — first-timers, event

Containers for Change teams, both in Kununurra and Head

organisers and avid collectors alike.

Office in Perth, found themselves in January 2023. Ultimately, the Fitzroy Crossing processing plant has still not reopened.

Cheers to you and happy recycling!

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East Kimberley Career Expo WORDS BY RACHELLE EISENTRAGER

On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 July, local employers came

each one. Winners received a prize including gift vouchers

together to showcase opportunities available within their

from Subway and Red Sun Sports, or solar-charged Bush

business at the Kununurra Leisure Centre. School kids,

Lantern. The Passport was great as it helped break down

job seekers, locals and visitors were able to discover job

barriers and create points for discussion between students

prospects, explore different industries and network with

and employers. It prompted students to ask genuine

experts eager to meet prospective talent. It was exciting to

questions, which made them think about their careers and

see everyone get the chance to showcase their skills, talents,

what their futures could be.

aspirations and find the career of their dreams!

From the stallholder point of view, it’s common to see Service There were over 25 businesses and stalls, with everyone

Provider meetings and the like, where many come together,

going above and beyond to engage school kids with

facilitate and put forward what they do. The East Kimberley

interactive and sensory experiences. A few of the engaging

Careers Expo, however, went above and beyond, challenging

highlights included KGT’s Driving Simulator, which allows

each organisation to think outside the box and appeal

users to experience what it’s like inside sedan cars, trucks

to the youth and wider community. There were genuine

and farm equipment.

opportunities on offer which made the whole Expo more authentic, and we all love a bit of networking, don’t we?!

East Kimberley College got the immersive memo as well, with

Thank you to the Careers Expo Committee for bringing

a Virtual Reality headset in use. Gelganyem featured seeds

this event together, led by Richard Beeck at the Wunan

and products that could be touched and experienced, EKJP

Foundation.

had a dress-up ‘Choose Your Career’ photo booth and EK Services set-up security batons and first-aid dolls for first-

Keen to have your say? The committee would love to hear

hand demonstrations. Too many work-ready activities and

how 2024 could be better. Scan here to head to the survey.

fun experiences to list here — so if you missed it, you’ll have to visit next year!

Guiding students around the stalls was a Passport Activity, which provided a map of organisations and a question about

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Sophie Black KIMBERLEY CREATIVE Growing up learning to sew with her mum, Kununurra nurse Sophie Black now brightens the wards of the Kununurra hospital with her colourful creations ‘Scrubbers’. KNX Sun caught up with Sophie to find out a little more about the inspiration behind her funky and colourful scrub shirts.

CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF?

WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO SEW?

I am a local nurse motivated by keeping busy, and always

My lovely mum taught me. Growing up we spent a lot of time

having a good time. I love sharing the good times, and I

together in front of the sewing machine, making small pieces or

think my scrubs shirts help the wearer feel good and help to

patchwork quilts. She is also a mean cook, and lucky for me she

brighten the patient’s hospital journey, even if it is just a little

passed on her skills in the kitchen too.

bit.

WHERE DO YOU FIND THE MATERIAL? WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START GRUB & SCRUB?

I source it all online, I try to find good quality cotton fabrics

I had been nursing for quite a few years and decided to take

that are easy to wear in the heat and humidity, as well as wash

some time off last year and work as a station cook. It was

well in the harsh Kununurra water. That means I need to be very

something I had always wanted to do, and everything seemed

organised and think well ahead to always have plenty of fabric

to fall into place easily to make it finally happen. In my spare

in stock, which sometimes I am not very good at!

time I made scrub shirts, so posted on Insta all the fun I had while cooking, sewing, and living the station life… hence the

ANY FAVOURITE DESIGNS?

name Grub & Scrub. I named my scrubs brand Scrubbers

I absolutely love Holly Sanders, she is a contemporary

because a scrubber is a trashy bogan/hick type person which

Aboriginal artist and has the most fabulous art that is very well-

for anyone who knows me well would probably say it is quite

loved by my customers. I’m a bit of a bowerbird when it comes

fitting!

to designs, so anything colourful and fun catches my eye.

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HOW DOES IT FEEL SEEING THE NURSING AND MEDICAL

ANY CREATIVES THAT INSPIRE YOU?

STAFF WEARING YOUR SCRUBS?

A Victorian teacher called Juanita who makes Jakatozo scrubs

It makes me feel pretty chuffed! Seeing splashes of colour

has the grooviest mix and match tops on the market. I find her

around the hospital is lovely and I think that the patients

inspiring because she is a very busy woman but still finds time to

appreciate it too. Often, I will hear patients asking about the fun

make the most amazing tops which are bound to make anyone

shirt the nurse or doctor is wearing which is pretty cool.

smile.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN KNX?

IF SOMEONE IS LOOKING FOR NEW SCRUBS, HOW DO

I have been around for two amazing years now, and plan to

THEY GET ONE OF YOUR DESIGNS?

spend plenty more time here!

Head over to my Insta @grubandscrub and follow the link there.

I currently sell on Etsy, but by the time I launch my Christmas

WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT KNX?

scrubs I hope to have my own website to sell on so keep an eye

There are so many things that I love about KNX but narrowing

out for that!

it down I would have to say the people and the country. The country goes without saying, but the people, everyone is so warm and welcoming, are always up for having a good time and many have incredible life stories.

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The Vote for a Voice An introduction to Constitutional Recognition through the Voice

Later this year, the nation will go to a referendum to

reforms to “empower our people and take a rightful place in our

recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the

own country”. The Uluru Statement calls for:

First Peoples of Australia, by establishing an Aboriginal and

1.

Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Voice: the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution;

2.

A Voice to Parliament is the means of recognition: it will be

Treaty: a Makarrata Commission to supervise agreementmaking between governments and First Nations and;

a permanent body to make representations to the Australian

3.

Parliament and the Executive Government on legislation

Truth: the Makarrata Commission will also supervise truth telling about our history

and policies of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It will further the self-determination of

It is important to note the Uluru Statement was an invitation to

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, by giving them

the Australian people, to walk together “in a movement of the

a greater say on matters that affect them. To help you get

Australian people for a better future.” Though countless previous

your head around it all, we’ve tried to answer some common

petitions to the government have not worked, The Uluru

questions as best we can:

Statement was different; it was an invitation to the Australian people, not a request to the government.

IN THE BROADEST TERMS, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?

“In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we seek to be heard.”

Basically, after more than 100 years of colonial settlement, Aboriginal people are asking for acknowledgement of their

This year’s referendum is about responding to Part 1 of the Uluru

rightful place as First Peoples of Australia, to respect 65,000

Statement: VOICE.

years of connection to Country and for a simple, lasting way to make their voices heard by enshrining it in the Australian

AH YES THE CONSTITUTION… REFRESH MY MEMORY

Constitution.

PLEASE… The Australian Constitution took effect when Australia was

This hasn’t come out of thin air though – in 2017, a statement

federated on 1 January 1901 and is the founding document

by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from around the

that sets out how Australia is governed. It is our nation’s birth

country was made to the Australian people, asking for structural

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the Constitution has a special status as it overrides any other laws and can’t be changed by the Parliament of the day. While

The first sentence of the amendment is the ‘recognition’ of

the Constitution enables Parliament to create or change laws,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples

which we call legislation, the Constitution itself can only be

of Australia, the second bit is the ‘guarantee’ that the Voice

changed through a vote by the people – a referendum.

will remain, the third describes the purpose of the Voice as a mechanism for ‘recognition’ and finally, the ‘detail’ is how it will operate going forward.

SO WHAT ARE THE ACTUAL CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION THAT ARE BEING PROPOSED? The official question being asked at the referendum is:

SO THE ‘DETAIL’ BIT – DOES THAT MEAN THE DESIGN OF

"A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the

THE VOICE SET IN STONE?

First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and

No, the third section of the proposed amendment gives

Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed

Parliament the power to make changes to the design of the

alteration?" Voters will be asked to write YES or NO on the

Voice. The only thing that Parliament can’t do is get rid of

ballot paper.

the Voice entirely. If the referendum gets up, the Voice will be designed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait

The proposed law that Australians are being asked to approve

Islander communities. That’s not to say there haven’t been

at the referendum would insert this new section into the

consultations already, and lots of hard work put into thinking

Constitution:

about how the Voice might work: see the Langton and Calma report at https://voice.gov.au/resources/indigenous-voiceco-design-process-final-report for more information.

"Chapter IX Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

AND WHAT’S A REFERENDUM GOT TO DO WITH IT?

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

As mentioned above, a referendum is a vote that asks the

as the First Peoples of Australia:

people of Australia to respond ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a question.

1.

There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and

A referendum is the only way to make changes to the

Torres Strait Islander Voice;

constitution.

2.

3.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive

To vote in a referendum, you have to be enrolled to vote with

Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to

the AEC. In Australia, It is compulsory by law for all eligible

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

citizens to enrol and then vote in federal elections, by-elections

The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have

and referendums. Once you’re enrolled, it’s then compulsory to

power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the

keep voting to avoid being fined.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF ‘YES’ IS THE MAJORITY?

composition, functions, powers and procedures.”

If the majority of people vote ‘yes’, the referendum passes.

RIGHT. CAN YOU BREAK THAT DOWN FOR ME?

According to the Australian Government “Voice” resources, the

Sure, this is being circulated by the Cape York Institute

next step is to begin consultations with Aboriginal and Torres

demonstrates the four parts of the proposed amendment quite

Strait Islander communities, the Parliament and the broader

nicely.

public to design the Voice. This is why it’s been hard to pinpoint what exactly the ‘Voice to Parliament’ will look like in practice.

Recognition: In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia;

Once an agreement has been reached as to the design, a Voice

Guarantee: There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal

establishment bill will be introduced into the Parliament. This

and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

is where we move from the ‘Constitution’ to the ‘Legislation’

Purpose: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice may

phase, and it’s out of the people’s hands and back into

make representations to Parliament and Executive Government

Parliament… Legislation to establish the Voice will go through

of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and

standard parliamentary processes to make sure it’s been

Torres Strait Islander peoples;

adequately scrutinised by elected representatives in both

Detail: The parliament shall, subject to this Constitution,

houses of Parliament to ensure that the sky won’t fall in.

have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its

Once Parliament approves the legislation to establish the Voice,

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Voice will begin. The Voice is a simple, practical proposal. It is

was amended in 1967 to include the power to make laws that

not promising any revolutionary change, and it definitely won’t

affect people “of the aboriginal race in any State”. Since then,

be closing the gap overnight. It is a modest ask from Aboriginal

as intended, the power has been exercised for the benefit of

and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice on matters

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. However, the same

that affect them, and in a lasting way that cannot be dismantled

power has the potential to be used to pass laws that operate

by whim of government.

to their disadvantage. Its existence in the Constitution, and the wide scope of the power that it provides, underscores the need

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF ‘NO’ IS THE MAJORITY?

for a mechanism – the Voice – to listen to the people that are

Technically, nothing will happen; it’s definitely the safer option

directly affected by those laws.

which is likely the reason that uncertain or conservative voters may choose to vote this way. Things will continue as they are.

This Constitutional Amendment is asking for all Australians to

There is also a lot to be said for inaction. It’s likely that a lot of

recognise the First Peoples of this great nation.

the reservations and frustrations that are driving a ‘No’ vote, would be better addressed in the long run with some sort of

THE VOICE REFERENDUM FEELS LIKE IT’S COME OUT OF

forward momentum rather than none at all. You can’t help but

THE BLUE… WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS NOW?

wonder if we’ll spend a lifetime wondering what could’ve been, if

It’s quite the opposite, in fact. Rather, the journey to

nothing changes at all.

‘recognition’, and the subsequent Voice Referendum phase that we’ve entered now, has involved decades of planning,

HM I’VE SEEN A LOT OF BACK AND FORTH AND IT SEEMS

petitioning and fine tuning from all corners of the country. We’ve

LIKE SOME ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER

finally reached a point where the proposal has passed all the

PEOPLE DON'T EVEN WANT THE VOICE TO GO AHEAD…

necessary hurdles and has garnered enough support to be put

We have to recognise that First Nations people are not a

to the people as the final step. A timeline of the events leading

homogenous group who all think the same. Just like with any

up to this moment in history can be found here: ulurustatement.

community, there will be disagreement. Debate and difference

org/the-statement/history/

of opinion are what makes a healthy democracy. What is important to note, however, is that the The Voice proposal

SO HOW WILL THIS AFFECT ME?

comes from the Uluru Statement, after the most proportionately

As Australians, this will affect all of us by beginning to right the

significant consultation process of first nations people took

wrongs of the past. Around 120-odd years ago, the Constitution

place. More than 1200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

was written to the exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

people participated in 12 regional dialogues – from all parts of

Islander people, in a time where the continent was considered

the southern sky.

uninhabited before British settlement. We’ve come a long way as a nation since then, and this is a chance to formally recognise

More than 97 percent of the delegates agreed with the Voice,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people of

and poll after poll shows more than 80% of First Nations folks

this country, in a manner that has been proposed by Aboriginal

support the Voice.

and Torres Strait Islander people.

BUT IF THE CONSTITUTION IS FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS,

On a more practical level though, for non-Indigenous Australians,

WHY SHOULD RACE BE INVOLVED?

this is unlikely to have an impact on your lives. The proposal will

Let’s not forget that the Constitution has been in play since 1901,

only impact “matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait

and was designed to support the nation as it was, at that time.

Islander people”.

The concept of race actually comes up a few times already; for

For Indigenous Australians, this could have an impact on your

example, there’s a section that gives parliament the power to

lives, as it will change the ways that laws and policies are made

legislate or make laws for “people of any race for whom it is

for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

deemed to be necessary to make special laws”. That section was originally included to give effect to the White Australia Policy,

For more information about the referendum, go to:

and Aboriginal people were excluded from it.

https://voice.gov.au/community-toolkit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCnv3G0rDLo&ab_

Following a nationwide campaign for change, the section

channel=ABCNewsIn-depth

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Design Principles of the Voice to Parliament

as agreed by the First Nations Referendum Working Group

The Voice will give independent advice to the Parliament and Government

The Voice will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the wishes of local communities

The Voice will be empowering, community-led, inclusive, respectful and culturally informed

The Voice will be accountable and transparent

The Voice will be representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, gender balanced and include youth

The Voice will work alongside existing organisations and traditional structures

The Voice will not have a program delivery function

The Voice will not have a veto power

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Catching Flights and Feelings for Nexus Airlines WORDS BY SEBASTIAN TASI Not often do you get the chance to witness the launch of

eventually boarded the plane for Nexus' first official flight

a new airline or be among the first to fly with it. On Friday

from WA to NT.

28 July, I had the incredible privilege of embarking on a round trip from Kununurra to Darwin, as I hopped on Nexus

The cabin crew, including two coincidentally named Michael

Airline's inaugural commercial flight for their Northern

(I have a feeling McConachy might have been in charge of

Routes. Yes- I did a round trip in a day - albeit a tad

hiring the cabin crew), greeted me warmly as I settled into my

jetlagged due to the time difference ;).

allocated seat. Being a rather big guy (45% muscle, 55% fat thanks to Rosie's chicken at the Roadhouse), I was concerned

As I checked in with the friendly Nexus staff, carrying

about the seat size, but to my surprise, it was spacious

my trusty Canon camera bag and dressed in the most

enough to accommodate even this islander boy.

quintessential Kununurra outfit (shirt, shorts, and thongs), I joined my fellow passengers in the café area. There, we were

Once we were airborne, we were served delectable scones,

treated to delightful Nexus coffee cups and scrumptious

which I am a sucker for (my best mate would tell you all

toasties while eagerly awaiting the arrival of the flight from

about it, because I always steal his scones at work…and every

Broome.

other food item he comes in with), complemented by jam and cream—I was in heaven. The return trip treated us to a

Fortunate enough to access the Airport apron, I captured

custard tart, all locally sourced from Oasis Bakery in Broome,

some great shots of Nexus landing its first commercial

exemplifying Nexus' dedication to supporting regional small

flight in town. The excitement in the air was palpable, and

businesses.

applause erupted in the terminal as the Managing Director, Michael McConachy, and the first batch of passengers

To wash it all back, we had a choice of any drink – including

disembarked—though a moment of hilarity ensued when

the new Spinifex Brewing Co non-alcoholic ginger beer. I’m

they encountered a locked automatic door (ahh..classic

not going to lie, I don’t understand the whole non-alcohol

Kununurra). With laughter and warm welcomes, we

vibe that is surging the country (isn’t it just a soft drink?).

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bringing the outside world closer to our doorstep.

and took a swig of this new non-alcoholic ginger beer - and boy was I an immediate fan. Shit was so good my life flashed

The airline beautifully represents the Kimberley in every detail,

before my eyes and reset my thoughts on non-alcoholic

from its logo designed in partnership with Waringarri Art

beverages. 11/10 would reccommend.

Centre to the locally-inspired food and beverages onboard.

Nexus Airline's commitment to the region was evident, leaving

As we prepared for landing in Darwin, the cabin filled with

no doubt that this journey marked the beginning of many

applause once more (claps all day round). Exiting the plane, I

more to come.

was surprised to see a large crowd with cameras and reporters eagerly capturing the moment. At this point, I am thinking

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Nexus Airlines team for

– dammit, why did I go for the Kununurra classic outfit. An

an incredible day. Witnessing the birth of something local that

unexpected welcome from Darwin and a fashion blunder on

will have a profound impact on our region has been awe-

my behalf. I am glad that none of my mates watch the news

inspiring. Congratulations to everyone involved, as this airline

because I would’ve 100% been roasted in the group chat.

has successfully soared to new heights, embodying the spirit of the Kimberley and its communities.

After a heartfelt welcome to country by local Larrakia man, Liam and a media frenzy at the Darwin Airport, we made our

For those interested in booking a flight or learning more about

way to check-in for our flight back home.

Nexus Airlines, visit nexusairlines.com.au. Let's rally behind this local gem and embrace the endless possibilities it brings

The return journey to Kununurra was filled with camaraderie

to our community.

among the twenty of us round-trippers. It was evident that Nexus Airline’s had fulfilled a much-needed void in our region,

P.S. We spotted a fellow KNX Sun fan on the plane reading the

providing an affordable means to fly to Broome and Darwin,

latest edition—KNX Sun takes on NT? ;)

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The Art of Giving This painting is from Lake Argyle looking away from the dam wall. It

This is my attempt to capture that beauty that followed me all the

was actually the first place I went to checkout after I had arrived in

way to Kununurra.

Kununurra in late March.

I have always painted for the love of getting to appreciate and I had just driven the length of Australia over 5 days from Barwon

interpret landscapes, and have always given them away to people

Heads, a costal town an hour-and-a-half south of Melbourne. The

for who that land holds meaning.

colours of the desert and the sky towards the end of the wet season were like nothing I had seen before; the lush greens against

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KUNUNURRA SUN KITCHEN

Super Lemony Olive Oil Cake BY @OUTBACKOTTOLENGHI

It truly felt like peak cake season last month from birthdays, morning teas, and of course the Kununurra Ag Show! I made this cake a few times in a row (using a Bon Appetit recipe), after a very specific birthday request for a lemon olive oil cake.

It’s been a hit with friends and colleagues and even came second place at the Ag Show! It’s quick and easy to make and truly is super lemony, fluffy and tasty at all at once. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS •

1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil

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3 large eggs

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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

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1 1/4 cups whole milk (I used soy!)

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2 tsp vanilla extract

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Zest and juice of 2 lemons

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2 cups all purpose flour

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1/2 tsp baking powder

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1/2 tsp bicarb soda

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Icing sugar and extra lemon zest (for serving)

METHOD 1.

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Lightly oil a 25cm round cake pan with a pastry brush. Line bottom with baking paper and brush with oil. Whisk eggs, 1½ cups oil, and 1¼ cups sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add milk, vanilla, and zest and

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XOjOeD5_Dw4M8LltRkaew5CAZ5PPAcvd/view?ts=64d03cd4 juice of 2 lemons and whisk to combine.

2.

1/1

Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl to combine. Make a well in the centre and gradually pour egg mixture into well. Whisk, using circular motions to slowly incorporate egg mixture, until batter is mostly smooth (some lumps are okay). Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth surface. Sprinkle remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar over.

3.

Bake cake until top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool before taking it out of the pan.

4.

Just before serving, dust cake with powdered sugar and top with more lemon zest if you have it.

5.

Enjoy!

This method is from Mina Stone’s recipe on the Bon Appetit website: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/super-lemony-olive-oil-cake

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In the wide of Dry Season In the wide blue of dry season

you see them.

Black Kites circle

Your breathing slows,

glide

and your heart and mind stop racing.

plunge then rise and rise high again

You see Black Kites right above you,

on warm breezes and gusts.

circling gliding

Seeking ground level prey

plunging

and searching the weathered, rounded

and they are rising

ranges,

and rising again.

their elegant flight

The wonder of this sight

is perfection -

is like a meditation.

in the wide blue of dry season.

You are in the wide blue of dry season.

Their whistling and whinnying call says,

Poem by Katherine Healy

“Pause and look up.”

And in that split second of listening,

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LUNAR ENERGY DOMINATE THIS MONTH, WITH TWO SUPER MOONS IN AUGUST BRINGING BIG TIDES AND UPWELLING OF INNER SPIRITUAL DRIVERS.

LEO – 23 JULY-22 AUGUST

AQUARIUS – 20 JANUARY-18 FEBRUARY

you. Find solace and energy from your inner self and past that

Communication is the key to making an impact in the world.

you are capable of coming out on top in the end.

Feeling like a lone wolf howling at a silent moon. A lack of echo heightens your inner senses. You’re usually adept at seeing the bright side, however this month might challenge

You are acutely aware that you can change someone’s life, good or bad, with just a single thought or gift of wisdom. Tread

VIRGO 23 AUGUST-22 SEPTEMBER

carefully, communication is as much about listening as it is

Your logical consciousness has been clouding your intuition.

about speaking.

Enlightenment will come to you from an inner connection to the struggles of others and manifest in the form of a

PISCES – 19 FEBUARY-20 MARCH

commonsense approach toward the greater good of the

Get a grip, time for a reality check this month, Pisces. You have

commons not the self.

been a bit self-absorbed of late. You should slow down and stop speaking aloud the chatter inside your head. You’ve been darn

LIBRA - 23 SEPTEMBER-22 OCTOBER

fortunate of late, time to give back.

Usually balanced and careful in your approach, you can let your guard down. Be strengthened by the lunar power,

ARIES - 21 MARCH-19 APRIL

without fear of reprisal, unleash your inner spiritual form into

You are prone to feeling frustrated by the inadequacy of others.

the present world.

As a result you put pressure on yourself to make every moment and interaction meaningful. Lowering your expectations is the

SCORPIO - 23 OCTOBER-21 NOVEMBER

key to happiness.

A recent honey-pot has come your way. With the craziness around you, you find yourself being the responsible one for

TAURUS – 20 APRIL- 20 MAY

a change. Tightening the belt buckles now means freedom

Things have been moving a bit too quickly for you recently.

at a greater magnitude in the future. Besides, the buildup is

Some people around you may have let you down, look safely

knocking and there’s not much to do except recharge for the

on your road ahead. Have faith in yourself and journey by not

wet season!

getting suffocated by whatever the crowd is doing.

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

Your goal is in sight but fleeting. There will be forces at play

Unexpected energies enter your sphere. Don’t let other

that seek to unsteady you. Be wary and read between the

peoples’ insecurities become yours. Let the charge of the full

lines as your enemies may not immediately make themselves

moon fuel your soul. A fun-loving attitude will emanate from

obvious. Steady yourself and keep one eye on the prize.

within. Gift this energy to the world with confidence and bravery.

CAPRICORN - 22 DECEMBER-19 JANUARY You’ve been dancing on the push and pull of someone else’s

CANCER – 21 JUNE-22 JULY

tide for some time. The big swell of the month may be getting

You enter a phase where new encounters present you a mental

too turbulent for you to be a passive passenger any longer.

challenge of having to try to make good impressions. You can’t

Time to pull your socks up, put your big person pants on and

lean on history to get you by. Alas, no fear, the stars are showing

steer the ship.

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