Category Archives: Culture

Advocating a Great Kimberley Marine Park

Recent Guardian article shows the virtues of our impressive Kimberley Coast – and the need for its unified protection.


What Compulsory Acquisition Really Means

An open letter explains that despite Premier Barnett’s latest rhetoric, his compulsory acquisition leaves very little chance for development at James Price Point.


Woodside Decision a Great Outcome

The abandonment of plans for a gas hub at James Price Point (Walmadan) is an enormous win for the heritage and environment of the area, the community of Broome, and all of the Kimberley.


The Tipping Point for the Broome Community…

The WA State government’s recent approval to damage sacred burial sites incenses Broome and the wider community, as the destruction would precede final approvals and a final investment decision.


New Action to Stop $35bn Gas Hub

  | Traditional owners are again trying to block the Woodside Project | by Graham Lloyd The Australian, 19th November, 2012   FRESH legal action has been launched to stop Woodside’s $35 billion gas hub project at James Price Point, near Broome, which has divided Aboriginal and community groups in Western Australia’s far north.   […]


“Law Below the Top Soil” – Just Released

Dr. Peter Botsman’s concise history of the flawed proposal to develop Browse Gas at James Price Point is now available publicly for the first time. Download it here.


Kimberley at the Crossroads – PDF now available!

In 2010, with the help of Murray Wilcox QC, STK published this beautifully illustrated volume, a ‘case against the gas plant’ in order to educate our politicians of the values of Walmadan and surrounds. We’re making it available online now!


The Kimberley: The Right Thing or Ka-Ching?

Esteemed businessman Geoffrey Cousins challenges the doyens of industry and government on their proposed gas plant at James Price Point. —— Meanwhile, Woodside chairman, Michael Chaney lashes back.


Media Stories and links for December 2011

  From a landmark Supreme Court case outcome to financial and economic woes slowing down investment decisions, December was a newsworthy month for those interested in the proposed Browse gas hub.   Woodside gas plant doubts Peter Ker, Rania Spooner, December 20, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald HOPES that Woodside Petroleum will abandon plans to build […]


Protest and blockade, manari road, James Price Point, update day 17

Day 17 23 June 2001 – As day 17 progresses No clearing has taken place. Clearing and drill workers this morning parked up and and a single car approached the protest camp today. The car was refused entry and later the bus also turned around, this has been a familiar pattern for some days now. […]