I’ve been shamed into restarting my nagging articles as I don’t have any cyclone/COVID excuses left. Summer’s here Summer has arrived with vengeance and with it comes thoughts of the beach, surf, and...
Ranger Ramblings
read more
agentb
Looking for the latest stories? Subscribe and download the latest editions.
AHA Awards for Excellence 2022
Both tourism and hospitality Australia wide have endured many challenges over the last few years. Kalbarri has been no different, especially having copped a devastating weather event during April last year....
Kalbarri Development Association
KDA is continuing to work on the shopping precinct project and hopefully within the next few weeks you should see some furniture in the lawn area and a couple of new trees. This project is ongoing, but more...
Australasian Order of Old Bastards
During World War II some American servicemen stationed in Australia were intrigued to discover that the local greeting “G’day you old Bastard!” was a term of endearment, not an invitation to start a fight. They took the expression home with them and started the International Order Of Old Bastards, several Branches of which are still active across the USA.
World Marathon Kayak Championships
I have recently returned from a trip to Portugal where I represented Australia in the world kayak marathon championships. I was selected for the Under 23 team because I won gold in my category during the...
Why you should Google your Business
When I start working with a new client, the question is usually “Search or Social”? For service based businesses, tradies etc, the answer to that question is usually Search. You are not necessarily glamorous...
Are Skate-Mums the new Dance-Mums?
Photo credit: CONVIC - Jurien Bay Skatepark After spending what seems like more than half of my Mum-Life at the skatepark, I have come to the reluctant conclusion I must be a Skate-Mum. On behalf of the...
Welcome back to SES Land
We have been extremely busy and unfortunately our news letter went AWOL so here on in we should be up to date and on time. So what has been happening? Call outs Search at Leeming for a lost 43 year old...
Containers for Change
Help us so we can help you! The Kalbarri AOOB’s collect cans/bottles and use the funds generated to assist residents and worthwhile local projects and Charities. Last Year we donated $33,900. We need help to...
Mental Health and Wellbeing
You Can’t Have One Without the Other Google the word mental health and you’ll find numerous organisations and groups promoting the importance of mental health, but how it is described and the context in which...
Kalbarri Seniors
Another month of enjoyable Thursday morning get-togethers, and looking forward to our end of month BBQ lunch. New members and visiting Seniors would be very much welcomed! Birthday Celebrated: Wayne Gerard We...
Small Business Matters
By far the vast majority of visitors to Kalbarri these school holidays are here to enjoy their time in our beautiful town and support small businesses. But there is always “that” customer who thinks they’re...
Northampton Show 2022
It gives me great pleasure to both announce and invite you to the 104th Annual Northampton District Agricultural Show, to be held at the Showground on Saturday 17th September 2022. In the spirit of...
KDA Chairmans Report 21-22
With cyclone Seroja repairs ongoing with the town and Covid still doing the rounds, this past year has been interesting for all. The weekend of September 18th/19th was a weekend of celebrating the resilience...
Looking After Ourselves in Busy Times
For farmers seeding and harvest are a couple of extremely busy times of the year. One of the most important things to consider looking after, during these times, is our most valuable resource – us. Having to...
News from Kalbarri Police
G’day Kalbarri It seems 40 + degree days are more common than conversations about Covid during the past month or so - certainly a summer to remember that’s for sure. As you read this it’s likely the Western...
Happy New Year from the Men’s Shed
Firstly we wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Thank you to all the people who have supported us over this VERY TRYING year, it has really been one to happily say FAREWELL to. This...
Coping with Change
As individuals we all have a different capacity to handle life events and stress. This capacity and our own innate level of resilience is tested when challenged by change either on a personal front or in the...
The history of Town Talk
After many years of fun, frustration and chaos at Town Talk and with Tracie, who has been part of the Town Talk team previously, willing to take on getting the news out to the community, I am happy to move...