An open letter explains that despite Premier Barnett’s latest rhetoric, his compulsory acquisition leaves very little chance for development at James Price Point.
Category Archives: Indigenous
Woodside Decision a Great Outcome
May 4, 2013 – 7:59 pm
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.
Greens’ Show Points to Gas Hub Rejection
March 23, 2013 – 12:13 pm
Save The Kimberley Media Release describes the significance of the way the Kimberley voted in the recent WA election.
The Tipping Point for the Broome Community…
January 24, 2013 – 8:33 am
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.
Woodside granted the right to disturb sacred Aboriginal sites near Broome
January 17, 2013 – 8:56 am
TIM CLARKE From: AAP January 15, 2013 5:54PM WA Premier Colin Barnett at James Price Point, north of Broome, where Woodside has been given permission to disturb Aboriginal sacred sites. Source: The Australian THE West Australian government has sparked immediate protests after granting resources giant Woodside the right to disturb Aboriginal […]
“Law Below the Top Soil” – Just Released
October 11, 2012 – 1:53 pm
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!
September 19, 2012 – 9:23 pm
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?
July 19, 2012 – 1:30 pm
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.
Kimberley national heritage listing announcement
August 31, 2011 – 3:42 am
Today at One Arm Point at the top of the Dampier peninsula in the Kimberley West Australia Tony Burke announced national heritage listing for parts of the West Kimberley. This announcement has been welcomed by most as long overdue recognition of the outstanding and world class natural and cultural values of the Kimberley, including […]
Protest Camp Continues Whilst Locals Celebrate Broome at Cable Beach
July 15, 2011 – 2:50 am
Week 6 of the Blockade: Wed 13 July – Wed 20 July The protest continues – while pre-emptive clearing is occurring a James Price Point community opposition continues and is growing. The video at the bottom of this entry tells the story. Meanwhile, the Broome community is moving to an unprecedented level of action. […]
