Waterhole along the Little Fitzroy River
on Tablelands Station
in the Central Kimberley.
Photo: T. Treacy.

He leads me
beside
quiet waters.
Ps 23:2

Issue 4, June 2007,
Highlights:

Editorial - 'Put up or pipe down'

Viewpoint - Call to identify as Catholic

JEP - Resources of the Kimberley

Sisters - Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions depart after 30 years

Balgo - Local Justice Forum established

Wonders of the Kimberley - Caterpillars to moths

KCP Magazine

Alternatives to prison explored

In the absence of a representative forum in Balgo to speak for the whole village, the establishment of the Local Justice Forum has been welcomed. The State Government has encouraged these forums to assist in the real problem of the operation of legal justice in remote communities. This is obvious in Balgo, where over thirty adults are in prison at any one time out of a population of 480.

Interest in the forum is high, as people see the great need to find ways of building a solid and supportive community. Many positive strategies were discussed at the first forum, which was organised by Alan Stewart from the Attorney General's Department. It is hoped that Government agencies will be able to support the intitiative in the future.

George Lee takes notes as Fabian Poly talks at the Forum. Photo: M.Digges

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