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The aggro rocker Anderson who never faded to black
Gary Anderson may have been an "angry" boy but leaves this world as one of Australia's greatest rockers, a youth advocate, media star and also an unsuccessful politician. Angry Anderson died on Monday at the age of 79 surrounded by loved ones, and his loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him in Australia and overseas, according to a statement released by his family and Rose Tattoo Band.
The aggro rocker Anderson who never faded to black
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The life and times of disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris
* A champion state swimmer and talented artist whose self-portrait, at 16, was accepted to be hung in the Art Gallery of NSW for the Archibald Prize * Broke into TV by drawing cartoons with a puppet called Fuzz and was soon regularly performing on the BBC and ITV * Headhunted by Australian TV executives and returned to Perth in 1960, when TV was launched there, to run his own daily variety show * His British children's TV show Cartoon Time was cancelled in 1989, but he returned to the small...
Kimberley shires call Banned Drinkers Register 'ineffective' two years into trial
A group of northern West Australian councils say a trial of the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has been ineffective in cracking down on problem drinking since its implementation nearly two years ago.
Australia's longest native title claim decided for world heritage-listed Kimberley national park
The country's longest running native title claim over one of Western Australia's premier tourist destinations has finally been decided in the state's north.
Broome's famous Cable Beach can be hazardous for turtles, but these students are helping out
Primary school students have taken to one of Australia’s most famous beaches to help protect nesting turtles vulnerable to climate change and roving four-wheel-drives. Cable Beach is home to the understudied flatback turtle, which often nest near where they were born. After turtle nests were run over and hatchlings caught in tyre ruts, a section of the beach was closed to vehicles from December to January.
Fracking company New Standard Energy goes into liquidation leaving large Kimberley rehabilitation bill
An embattled energy company in WA's Kimberley region has gone into liquidation, ending a 10-year decline and leaving significant questions over who will pay their rehabilitation and decommissioning costs.
The barricade business is booming in this Kimberley town and youth crime is driving the surge
Demand for steel fortifications in Halls Creek is so high the outback Kimberley town's main supplier is rushed off his feet. Key points: Halls Creek, like many Kimberley towns, seems plagued with youth crime Proposal to allow stolen cars to hoon on a dirt block in Halls Creek criticised Police Operation Regional Shield will cost $35m by 2025 Halls Creek is in the grip of a youth crime wave, described as "relentless" and with brazen acts now being carried out in daylight.
Stolen cars to be allowed on dirt block outside Halls Creek - ABC Kimberley
The Shire of Halls Creek - which recently approved an electric fence to be built around a local hotel - has taken another step to mitigate crime. It plans to clear an area of land near the town to give the drivers of stolen cars somewhere to hoon. The unusual move is an effort to get recklessly-driven cars off the small town's streets. The high rate of cars stolen, and often burnt, in Kimberley towns has frustrated residents and authorities.
Early-season flooding in the Kimberley takes locals by surprise, prompting road closures and sweeping a car away
Unseasonal flooding caused by dual weather phenomena and already water-logged ground has stunned Kimberley locals and closed roads, with one driver rescued after his car was washed away.
Dolphin found stranded on West Australian beach euthanased despite rescue efforts
A dolphin found stranded on Broome's Cable Beach last week was euthanased, despite volunteers and authorities battling over multiple hours to keep the animal alive.
Council votes to close Fitzroy Crossing Visitor Centre after assault on staff
A West Australian shire has taken the unprecedented step of closing its local tourism bureau over repeated vandalism, burglaries and violence against its staff.
WA government says design of 'alternative' to Banksia Hill will begin within weeks
The design process for a proposed on-country rehabilitation facility for at-risk youth in Western Australia's Kimberley will begin in weeks, but the state government's original deadline for delivery has blown out by six months.
'Trauma for the rest of their lives': Indigenous leaders call for end to 'horrific treatment of children' in detention
A prominent Kimberley Indigenous leader has revealed that a young relative, who was put in isolation at Banksia Hill Detention Centre after a self-harm attempt, spoke of witnessing assaults at the facility and was not offered support after their release.
Kimberley community ramps up calls for on-country alternative to Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Calls for an Indigenous-led juvenile justice facility in the Kimberley region are intensifying as the Banksia Hill Detention Centre comes under fire for its treatment of teenagers in custody.
Elon Musk's Starlink rolls out in the Kimberley in what could be a game-changer for remote communities
Starlink has rolled out in Western Australia's Kimberley, giving hope to remote communities suffering from poor internet access, but an expert says access may be too expensive for some. Key points: Starlink has been made available in north-west WA.
New Kimberley Conservation Hub under construction to protect threatened species
Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article abc.net.au/news/kimberley-conservation-hub-australian-wildlife-conservancy-plans/101626866 Plans for a new remote Kimberley conservation hub bringing together traditional owners, researchers and the public to help threatened species, have been unveiled by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC).
Violence against staff and break-ins prompt potential closure of Kimberley visitor centre
A visitor centre in Western Australia's north may need to be temporarily closed following "regular break-ins" and "physical violence" against staff, the local council says.
Crocodile involved in Kimberley attack destroyed as authorities warn tourists to be croc-wise
Authorities say they have destroyed the saltwater crocodile involved in an attack off the Kimberley coast earlier this month.
Yungngora Association handed suspended $250,000 fine for animal cruelty after Noonkanbah cattle deaths
A Kimberley Aboriginal organisation has been handed a suspended $250,000 fine, after pleading guilty to multiple charges of animal cruelty on a well-known Kimberley cattle station.
Broome Shire restricts driving on famous WA Cable Beach in bid to save baby turtles
A section of Broome's Cable Beach will be closed for two months during the wet season in a bid to save turtle hatchlings after a report finds nests run over and baby turtles caught in tyre ruts.
Local governments say more clarity needed on COVID-19 aboard cruise ship to dock in Geraldton, Busselton
Regional local governments say they have been left in the dark about how the outbreak of COVID-19 on board a cruise ship will affect its arrival in their communities.
COVID-19 cases confirmed aboard first cruise liner to dock in WA after two years
Passengers and staff aboard the first major cruise liner to visit Western Australia in over two years have tested positive for COVID-19, according to health authorities.
Two men airlifted to hospital after crocodile attack in the remote Kimberley region
A tour operator says two people have suffered minor injuries after an incident with a saltwater crocodile off a remote part of the Kimberley coastline in Western Australia. A Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures spokesperson said two crew members were on a fishing vessel on Monday evening when the incident occurred. "Both men were undertaking personal activities outside of work hours on a non-guest fishing vessel when the incident occurred," the spokesperson said.
From nutrition to education, a fuel price hike will hit well beyond the hip pocket
An anticipated 25 cent-a-litre rise in the cost of petrol is set to have a devastating impact on regional and remote communities across northern Australia.
Chemical-laced cane toad corpses fed to freshwater crocs in bid to bolster reptile population
As cane toads continue their march across the Kimberley, an innovative study using their chemical-laced corpses as bait could help protect the freshwater crocodiles in their path.
Owners of dogs allegedly shot during livestock attack on Broome property call for law change
A West Australian couple is calling for state laws allowing dogs to be killed if they attack livestock to be changed, after alleging their "fur-kids" were found shot dead on a nearby property with chicken feathers in their mouths.
High school in lockdown, cafe patrons 'leap to safety' before police pursuit ends with 17yo boy's arrest
/ By Tallulah Bieundurry, Hannah Barry, and Taylor Thompson-Fuller Posted 6m ago6 minutes agoMon 5 Sep 2022 at 10:59am, updated 4m ago4 minutes agoMon 5 Sep 2022 at 11:01am Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume.
Starlink could be 'game changer' for remote scientists, businesses in Kimberley Original
A conservation organisation is set to trial Elon Musk's new satellite internet service, which could provide connectivity for scientists in typically cut-off areas of the Kimberley.
WA's Cable Beach turtle nests being 'driven over', prompting calls to reduce opening hours
The Shire of Broome is contemplating extending the closure of its tourist drawcard Cable Beach to cars to protect turtle hatchlings.
Shell, unions reach agreement in Prelude gas facility industrial dispute
Industrial action aboard Shell's floating LNG facility Prelude is set to come to an end after unions and the company reached an in-principle enterprise agreement for workers.
Tree-like bones of flatback turtle offer clues on age of understudied ocean species
Researchers have for the first time determined when Australia's elusive flatback turtle hits puberty, using the circles found in the skeletons of deceased turtles.
Yungngora Association pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after Noonkanbah livestock deaths
An Aboriginal organisation has pleaded guilty to a string of animal cruelty charges after hundreds of cattle died at a station in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Key points: Yungngora Association has pleaded guilty to 11 charges of animal cruelty The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development brought the charges The organisation's former chief executive has pleaded not guilty Almost 500 cattle are believed to have perished at Noonkanbah Station in 2018.
Kimberley project helping the troubles of youth 'slip away in the bush' turns 21, calls for more funding
More than 20 years ago, an initiative to help two kids struggling with substance abuse in the Kimberley region started with a camping trip and a camel.
Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin apologise as Broome records highest airport delay percentage in Australia
Flights leaving Broome have had the highest percentage of delays in the country amid the worst national figures recorded since delay-related data began being collected.
Koolendong military exercise set to wrap up in the Kimberley, with experts divided on its significance Original
Military exercises involving US and Australian forces across the Top End are wrapping up, but experts are divided on the significance of their move into Western Australia.
Shell drops plans to lock out Prelude workers from offshore gas facility amid industrial dispute Original
Shell has scrapped plans to lock workers out of its multi-billion dollar offshore gas facility, Prelude, citing safety concerns.
Prelude floating gas facility dispute reaches new heights with worker lock out set for Monday Original
Shell has set a date to lock out workers from its Prelude floating LNG facility in an escalation of the tit-for-tat dispute between the company and unions.
Environmental groups step up push for WA fracking ban as Thiea Energy pulls pin on Kimberley project check Original
The future of one of the Kimberley’s largest proposed oil and gas projects remains unclear after its backers withdrew their request for an environmental assessment.
Shell halts production floating gas platform Prelude amid worsening industrial dispute Original
Shell has suspended production and is moving most of its workforce off its floating gas platform, Prelude, amid ongoing industrial action.
Remote communities invite big banks to 'come see what it is like' as residents travel 200km to access basic banking
Residents of remote communities are driving 400-kilometre round trips just to access keycards as solutions are sought to financial and banking issues faced in the bush.
Qantas to land a full-time engineer at Broome International Airport to overcome cancellations
Qantas is set to base a full-time aircraft engineer in Broome to alleviate flight cancellations that are forcing locals to house stranded passengers who cannot find accommodation.
Son's confronting discovery as footage reveals WWII bomber's final resting place
Former army pilot Jim Miles has discovered a number of underwater plane and shipwrecks in his time but finding the final resting place of WWII bomber A72-80 was different. The plane is submerged in silty waters off one of the most remote sections of the Kimberley coastline where crocodiles are king and strong tides rip through. But the challenges didn't deter Mr Miles, who said he'd been waiting 10 years to make it back to the wreck site after his first expedition there in 2009.
Extension of conservation program at Yampi Sound Defence training area to help endangered species
A critical conservation program has been extended at Defence training area Yampi Sound in a bid to increase monitoring of endangered species, which are now being threatened by cane toads for the first time.
Kimberley 'meteor shower' is debris from a Chinese rocket falling out of orbit
A "meteor shower" which lit up the skies over northern Western Australia earlier this week was actually the wreckage of a Chinese rocket falling out of orbit.
Torched cars are commonplace in this tourist town and the community wants a solution
Stolen and burnt out cars in Broome have become part of the landscape for locals, with the community left to shoulder the cost of wrecks often left to decay for weeks in the town.
Qantas, Virgin Australia flight disruptions prompt Broome locals to find stranded tourists a bed
Locals are coordinating efforts to help stranded tourists after evening flight cancellations and disruptions at Broome International Airport left some without accommodation.
Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots
SYDNEY: An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past two months, engulfing homes and sweeping cars from the roads.
Australian flood disinformation sparks threats to pilots
An Australian aviation company says it has received more than 100 threats following an online conspiracy theory that its pilots unleashed a flooding disaster by cloud seeding. Conspiracy theorists spread the false claims after weeks of torrential rains led to deadly east coast floods over the past two months, engulfing homes and sweeping cars from the roads.
Aussies skirt vaccine rules with black market certificates
MELBOURNE: A ban on unvaccinated Australians entering bars and restaurants nudged thousands to get jabbed – but it has also seen the rise of a thriving black market in fake Covid-19 vaccine certificates online. Twenty-four-year-old Molly – who asked to conceal her real name – is hitting the town. When Melbourne last month clambered out of 260-plus days of sporadic lockdowns, the allure of the city’s vibrant social scene was too much to resist, even though she is unvaccinated.
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