Shire of Derby / West Kimberley

The Council has received an application to use and develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

The application seeks approval to establish an 80 Person – Self Contained Workers Camp on the above property. The property is zoned Rural Residential and the proposed use “Workers Camp” is an unlisted use which therefore requires the Council to advertise the proposal for public comment before considering the application.

ENQUIRIES: Any enquires should be directed to the Shire Planner, Noel Myers, on 9191 0999.

SUBMISSIONS: Any written comments you wish to make should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Derby/West Kimberley, PO Box 94, Derby WA 6728, by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday, 6th August 2009.

Fitzroy Crossing community pull together in wake of fire.

A fire early this morning at Tarunda Shopping Centre in Fitzroy Crossing has caused more than $3 million damage.

The fire has affected the supermarket and attached businesses including a video store, takeaway shop, post office and government offices.

Shire of Derby West Kimberley Chief Executive Officer Shane Burge reassured the community that there are sufficient supplies in town.

“There is enough food in town, with three outlets providing grocery items, and further stocks will be arriving on Monday,” Mr Burge said.

“We just ask that people are conservative when making purchases and only buy what they need.

“Any tourists that plan to travel through Fitzroy Crossing in the coming days should stock up before they arrive and make sure they have enough food for their time in town.

“Community members are invited to come along to the town meeting at Fitzroy Crossing Recreation Centre at 10am tomorrow morning.”

Fifteen Volunteer Emergency Service firefighters from Fitzroy Crossing and many community members helped put out the fire.

“The local volunteer firefighters did a great job and worked hard to get the fire under control,” he said.

“The community spirit of the town has really shone through and everyone has been helping each other out.”

The fire started at 7am this morning and was under control at 11am. The cause of the fire is being investigated by FESA and the Police Arson Squad.

July 2009 School Holidays Program

There's no excuse to be bored these holidays! Join in the great activities provided by the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley.

Kimberley Art Prize Winners

Oils and Acrylics sponsored by Art House Broome. 'Watergrove' by Claire Beausein Highly Commended – 'Poverty' by Annette McCumstie	Watercolours and Pastels sponsored by Mount Gibson Iron. 'Kimberley Verge' by Clive Moffat	Indigenous sponsored by Gecko Gallery Broome. 'Lalinbah – Us' by Edwin Lee Mulligan Highly Commended 'Two Snakes at Kiji' by Lawerence Lulu
FitzCAM Catchment Country Image sponsored by FitzCAM Catchment Project. 'River Gum on Sunset' by Julie Fletcher	Photography sponsored by Inpex Browse Ltd. 'Dreaming' by Nigel Gaunt Highly Commended – 'Fire Tree' by Jason Bradley	Drawing sponsored by Buru Energy Limited. 'Old Dog Resting' by Janet Stuckey
Mixed Media sponsored by Desert Rose Gift Shop and Shire of Derby/West Kimberley. 'Nocturne I' by Claire Beausein	Young People’s (artists 12 to 17 years) sponsored by Inpex Browse Ltd. 'Wandjina & Gullaroonguddi' by Curtis Barunga Highly Commended – 'Thomas' by Kaitlin from Halls Creek	Boab Nut Carving sponsored by Old Broome Lock-up Gallery. 'Dreaming' by Gordon Barunga High Commended – 'Wandjina & Unguds' by Lisa Toby