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Speaker 1 (00:00):
My Heart Peninsula coming up, A potential game changer could
be on the way for Port Piri. Hi. I'm Jackie
Lynn with iHeart Air Peninsula, your weekly local news wrap
for the Air Peninsula and surrounds. But first, a few
weeks ago, Premier Peter Malanowskis scheduled a cabinet meeting to
be held in the Steel City with discussions to be
held surrounding the future of the steel works. It came
(00:23):
after a few rough months for the aging infrastructure, with
a second shutdown of the blast furnace a few weeks ago,
while GfG Alliance has also been questioned regarding debts and finances.
Our reporter Jordan Curtis spoke to the Premier ahead of
the meeting on Monday morning.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
The still works are still having the struggles with the
blast furness. But I mean, the bigger concern that we've
had is the medium term financial questions that have risen
over GfG, and that's something that naturally the state government
is concerned about and it is having implications on the
community with particularly with the global sort of reduction in
(01:02):
the steel price. But in terms of the long term,
the state government's got a pretty strong and bullish view
about the future of Wiler and the Upper Spencer of
Golf more broadly, particularly on the back of the work
that we're doing around hydrogen and copper and the long
term green Eyron. But today we're on the ground meeting
with a whole range of different people just to see
(01:24):
if there isn't more the state government can do, and
also just to keep it breast of the community's expectations
and sentiments and certainly hopes for the future.
Speaker 3 (01:35):
So I guess yeah that with the trip to Wayala,
what is the goal you mentioned chatting with people, Was
it just going to be predominantly around the still works
and key stakeholders.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
Predominantly, Yes. I mean, the government still has got a
very substantial policy with our straight State Prosperity Project, which
is really about reindustrializing the Upper Spenser Golf in a
way that that's not just the region up for the future,
but the whole state. And we're not deterred from from
that policy. We regardless of what you know, the short
(02:06):
term concerns are around GfG and the steel price. I mean,
the simple factors is the Upper Spence of Golf has
got a lot of what the world wants and needs,
whether it be the magnetite resource, the anomal resource, whether
it be the copper resource for further north, but also
critically renewable energy which we can use to produce green hydrogen.
(02:29):
So these things coming together represent a massive opportunity for
the future of the state. And that's you know what
this government is investing heavily, very heavily. And you know,
I've been a while on Calens occasions over the last
couple of years going through the details of those plans,
and today's another opportunity to do that, but also with
(02:50):
a more immediate term focus on the impact of some
workers and also contractors to experiencing who are engaged with GfG.
Speaker 3 (02:58):
And with WYALA and that hydrogen future. There's a lot
of eggs in this basket from both state government and
federal government. So I guess the whale community can feel
a little bit secure knowing that you will want to
see the prosperity and the future of the still works
into the future. Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Absolutely, the still Works is an important piece of the
puzzle and regardless of who owns the steel works, and
there is a future there. I mean, I don't think
there's any doubt about that and that's what GfG and
son Gief Coupta are very alive too. They're alive to
the opportunity that the combined asset of the magnetite mind
(03:38):
and the still works represents and also the future with hydrogen,
which is why we're building it next doored, starting construction
next year. So you know, that's what GfG know they're
sitting on. What we need is GfG to invest the
very substantial capital that is required to bring that opportunity
to life. And I guess that's what you know. There's
(04:01):
a degree of impatience for amongst the Wiler community and
indeed the state government and I think the people of
Wire and the state governor at one in wanting GfG
to make that investment, to actually put the dollars in
on the ground, not just to pay contractors all time,
but also to set that still works up for the
long term future. And that's telling something there'll be subject
(04:22):
to discussions today.
Speaker 3 (04:24):
And I guess the transition from the hemotite to magnetites
hasn't been seamless. There's been quite a few jobs lost
in that process. That comes back to I guess needing
that financial backing it to really dig into to the
next stage. And is that something the state governments would
be chipping in for or is it purely let GfG
sort of that themselves.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Well, I mean the mind makes money. I mean this
is the critical point, and it's up for the owner
and the operator of the mine, which is GfG, of course,
to make the investment to take the cash that they're
making out of the mine and then use a portion
of that to invest into its future, particularly as we
see the transfer from hematite to magnetize as that mind
(05:07):
gets deeper. I mean, the Middleback Ranges is one of
the world's best resources for economic resources for magnetite, and
we just need the company to invest in. What's required now,
what's happening at the moment is that the train is
arriving at the station for GfG and the operator of
the Mind to actually make the investment to get that
(05:27):
magnetite out. And this is why it's so important that
whoever owns the still works in the mind is reinvesting
in and to make sure that the future is strong.
The quality of the resource is there. We just need
to make sure that there's a serious program to fully
extract its value.
Speaker 3 (05:44):
And you've mentioned hydrogen this morning as well. Obviously the
hydrogen jobs planned is a big part of wireless future
as well, and already the expressions of interest process has
gone through for those initial stages.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Where are we out so far so General Electric as
we speak, are building the generator be one of the
world's first exclusively a generator that can be powered exclusively
from hydrogen. We've always said that natural gas we part
of the equation in the initial operation, but then transferring
to hydrogen as the hydrogen plant is built. And in
(06:15):
terms of that, we've now got that early contractor arranged
with Bocklinda or BOC, which is a company that some
people Whiler were already familiar with, say already Buckling. They
already service Whaler with a number of gases. So that
work is in train with the consortium. We're in final
contract negotiations and then as we speak, with the view
(06:36):
of construction starting next year. So we are all in
on this and we're committed to it because we believe
it's the right thing to do by the region and
the state writ large.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
Regional housing was also a strong focus while the Cabinet
was in town, and expressions of interest process will open
shortly to develop two parcels of land on Clode and
Reserve in Wyala. Minister for Housing and Urban Development Nick
Champion says up to seven tventy houses could be built
in the area, providing secure housing for teachers, tradees and
healthcare professionals. The first site is a one point seven
(07:07):
hectare parcel that is expected to yield up to thirty allotments.
The second site, a two point five hectare corner lot,
could accommodate around forty properties with the possibility for recreational
or community facilities.
Speaker 4 (07:21):
My Hardresula.
Speaker 3 (07:25):
My Hard Heresula.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Say is said to become a key supplier of higher
value green iron to Asian markets thanks to the newly
formed Consortium Green Iron SSA. The group, which includes magnetite
mines Flinders Ports, Horizon and GHD, aims to leverage the
state's magnetite resources and renewable energy. Their phased plan kicks
off with a magnetite mining operation in the Braemar region,
(07:50):
followed by the production of export grade pellets and eventually
the construction of a direct reduced iron plant in Port Pirie.
We spoke to Port Pirie Mayor Leon Steve about what
the project could mean for the town.
Speaker 4 (08:02):
This opportunity with the MoU and the Green Still Revolution
that we're going to be putting in through Green I say,
is actually a game changer for Port Piri. Our first
encounter was talking to Magne Type Mine, just trying to
fathom what level of the Maga type that they had
and how it could be produced and sent via the
(08:25):
nearest port, which is Port Piri. The next meeting I had,
we had friendis ports Arise in DHD. All that in
the room and you know straight away that you're under
something really good.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
The basic idea is mine to rail, to production, to
port to overseas markets, all of which is already in
place in Port Pirie.
Speaker 4 (08:43):
Corporate Regional Council. Over the years we've done flyovers of
what the port might represent two people and the under
capacity at the particular time that we did the flyover presentations.
So right now we've got a workforce here, we've got
space here, we've got we've got rail, we've got the port,
and we've got the willingest.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
As for how long it's going to take to get
up and running, well.
Speaker 4 (09:06):
They're talking twenty thirty and that might sound like, you know,
for everyone ever. Amen sort of thing to most people.
But when you're talking of a project this maple tree,
we're in twenty twenty four now knocking on the door
of twenty five five years. It barely gives them enough
time to get up and run and building. You know,
we're super teen like the people that are heading up.
In a lot of the conversations that we're having, these
(09:28):
guys are just absolutely smack on operators. You know what
we feel that, you know, we've got a great opportunity
with that and rest assured that Corporate Regional Council will
be giving it one hundred and fifty percent.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
Concerns are escalating among recreational anglers about the impact of
commercial netting on yellowtail kingfish. Regfish essay is calling for
either a complete ban on netting or a daily limit
of three fish for commercial fishes, warning that without intervention
the fishery could become unsustainable. Sam Talbot has more thanks.
Speaker 5 (09:59):
Jack Scriven, Minister for Primary Industries, says, amateur fishers catch
the bulk of the species, but there might be room
for commercial fishes to take a bigger catch.
Speaker 6 (10:08):
From my perspective on open to options, if there are
changes that could be made that still enables the commercial
sector to catch some fish as a secondary income source
for some of them next to their main their main species,
but also enables better conditions, I guess for recreational fishes, certainly,
I'm open to that, and we are sort of exploring
(10:30):
some of those potential options as well as the mind.
Speaker 5 (10:32):
Given the popularity of kingfish with amateur fishermen, the flow
on economic impact they provide is quite significant, some reports
saying in the millions during the October to November breeding season.
Reckfish Essay is calling for either a complete band or
netting or a daily limit of three fish for commercial fishes,
warning that without intervention it could become unsustainable.
Speaker 6 (10:53):
There was no indications that this concerns for sustainability, bearing
in mind that there's always going to be competing priorities,
you know, obviously recreational fishes are keen to protect and
expand what they have. Commercial fishes are keen to protect
what they have. So whilst you know, there's no actual
changes envisaged at the moment, we haven't put anything in
place that is going to actually change the management arrangements.
(11:16):
Uncertainly opened having conversations about whether there are different things
that we could do that helps to know support the
aspirations of recreational fishes when it comes to kingfish, as
well as ensuring that you know the alternative income streams
for commercial fishes, particularly when they've had some difficult times
with the huge changes to the sector that's happened over
(11:36):
the last five years, that they can also still be supported.
Speaker 5 (11:40):
Meanwhile, Asha Desre, the executive director of Recfish Essay, says
there hasn't been a stock assessment done on kingfish in Essays,
so no one truly knows what levels the fish are at. Ashes,
says Reckfish, and trying to find a fair middle ground
between recreational and commercial fishing.
Speaker 7 (11:57):
The main thing that refreshen they've suggested to folks is
maintaining that commercial sector into that fair capt category and
within that zero point one two percent allocation, and that's
through a daily catch limit so they can still carry
on their normal activities. But kingfish for the commercial sector
is a tertiary species and it's been turned into a
primary target. So that's where we're going wrong here. So
(12:19):
we're just saying, hey, we need to focus on big
picture stuff and essentially realign that sector within its sort
of harvest plans, which is keeping kingfish as as an
incidental bycatch. We're not targeting them as they're eight hundred
and fifty kilos a day catch and that's what we're saying,
so three a day per fisher, and we think that's
(12:41):
a very fair limit. What we're essentially trying to is
protect the image of South Australia as somewhere that you
can visit, somewhere that you can book a holiday and
do a fishing tourism trip. And that aligns with the
Melmouk's commitment, which was the red fishing Tourism strategy, and
this is immediately relevant to that reckfish and tourism strategy
(13:01):
because kingfish are the recreational tourism fish. They're the poster
boys of that whole sector. So I guess that's why
everybody's a little bit perplexed, going, well, you know, the
clear value here is in tourism and the clear value
is protecting those migrating fish.
Speaker 1 (13:19):
And finally, today it'll be a big weekend in kimber
the local council reaching one hundred years since the proclamation
of the district May Dean Johnson will help usher in
the century on Sunday with a family Funday planned. Our
reporter Bret Prince spoke to him earlier this week.
Speaker 8 (13:35):
Council and Kimber community really excited at the opportunity to
celebrate what is a significant milestone. Look, I think it's
really important to reflect on our beginnings and the many
challenges that our community have faith throughout one hundred years
as a district council. For me, a vision for our
(13:56):
future is always brighter when we consider the lessons of
the past. So I think it's important to stuff and celebrate.
We've got a family Funday at the museum and we
couldn't think of a better spot.
Speaker 9 (14:07):
To have it. Support have Historical Society and the museum
down there and give the community and visitors the chance
to come and see what Kimber's all about. We've got
a free barbecue lunch and free entry to the museum,
so also celebrating and supporting.
Speaker 8 (14:27):
Lots of our local groups, including the Lions and the
Apex rfdes are doing some fundraising there as well, and
local businesses such as the Little Coffee Pots.
Speaker 10 (14:39):
Oh Fantastic can understand You've got all kinds of fun
out there as well. With the pedal cart track and
all sorts. So you've got every base covered, mate.
Speaker 8 (14:46):
Yeah, we really do jumping castles for the kids, and
bar facilities as well for the adults to keep them
a little bit occupied.
Speaker 10 (14:53):
It is all happening this Sunday in Kimber. If you
even if you live here imported Lincoln, you know, make
a bit of a road, get over to Kimber, enjoy
the celebrations and yeah, I'm sure you'll catch up with
it with Dean and many other characters in the Kimber community.
Speaker 8 (15:08):
I promise it'll be well aware of the trip. It'll
be a fantastic day. It always is down there at
the museum, so plenty to look at, plenty to go,
bring the family up and get around it.
Speaker 1 (15:18):
And that's your weekly news wrap across the Air Peninsula
and surrounds. Don't forget. You can hear iHeart Air Peninsula
on the iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm Jackie Loomb. Join us again next week for more local,
trusted and free news.
Speaker 10 (15:33):
iHeart Air Peninsula.
My Heart Peninsula coming up, A potential game changer could
be on the way for Port Piri. Hi. I'm Jackie
Lynn with iHeart Air Peninsula, your weekly local news wrap
for the Air Peninsula and surrounds. But first, a few
weeks ago, Premier Peter Malanowskis scheduled a cabinet meeting to
be held in the Steel City with discussions to be
held surrounding the future of the steel works. It came
(00:23):
after a few rough months for the aging infrastructure, with
a second shutdown of the blast furnace a few weeks ago,
while GfG Alliance has also been questioned regarding debts and finances.
Our reporter Jordan Curtis spoke to the Premier ahead of
the meeting on Monday morning.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
The still works are still having the struggles with the
blast furness. But I mean, the bigger concern that we've
had is the medium term financial questions that have risen
over GfG, and that's something that naturally the state government
is concerned about and it is having implications on the
community with particularly with the global sort of reduction in
(01:02):
the steel price. But in terms of the long term,
the state government's got a pretty strong and bullish view
about the future of Wiler and the Upper Spencer of
Golf more broadly, particularly on the back of the work
that we're doing around hydrogen and copper and the long
term green Eyron. But today we're on the ground meeting
with a whole range of different people just to see
(01:24):
if there isn't more the state government can do, and
also just to keep it breast of the community's expectations
and sentiments and certainly hopes for the future.
Speaker 3 (01:35):
So I guess yeah that with the trip to Wayala,
what is the goal you mentioned chatting with people, Was
it just going to be predominantly around the still works
and key stakeholders.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
Predominantly, Yes. I mean, the government still has got a
very substantial policy with our straight State Prosperity Project, which
is really about reindustrializing the Upper Spenser Golf in a
way that that's not just the region up for the future,
but the whole state. And we're not deterred from from
that policy. We regardless of what you know, the short
(02:06):
term concerns are around GfG and the steel price. I mean,
the simple factors is the Upper Spence of Golf has
got a lot of what the world wants and needs,
whether it be the magnetite resource, the anomal resource, whether
it be the copper resource for further north, but also
critically renewable energy which we can use to produce green hydrogen.
(02:29):
So these things coming together represent a massive opportunity for
the future of the state. And that's you know what
this government is investing heavily, very heavily. And you know,
I've been a while on Calens occasions over the last
couple of years going through the details of those plans,
and today's another opportunity to do that, but also with
(02:50):
a more immediate term focus on the impact of some
workers and also contractors to experiencing who are engaged with GfG.
Speaker 3 (02:58):
And with WYALA and that hydrogen future. There's a lot
of eggs in this basket from both state government and
federal government. So I guess the whale community can feel
a little bit secure knowing that you will want to
see the prosperity and the future of the still works
into the future. Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Absolutely, the still Works is an important piece of the
puzzle and regardless of who owns the steel works, and
there is a future there. I mean, I don't think
there's any doubt about that and that's what GfG and
son Gief Coupta are very alive too. They're alive to
the opportunity that the combined asset of the magnetite mind
(03:38):
and the still works represents and also the future with hydrogen,
which is why we're building it next doored, starting construction
next year. So you know, that's what GfG know they're
sitting on. What we need is GfG to invest the
very substantial capital that is required to bring that opportunity
to life. And I guess that's what you know. There's
(04:01):
a degree of impatience for amongst the Wiler community and
indeed the state government and I think the people of
Wire and the state governor at one in wanting GfG
to make that investment, to actually put the dollars in
on the ground, not just to pay contractors all time,
but also to set that still works up for the
long term future. And that's telling something there'll be subject
(04:22):
to discussions today.
Speaker 3 (04:24):
And I guess the transition from the hemotite to magnetites
hasn't been seamless. There's been quite a few jobs lost
in that process. That comes back to I guess needing
that financial backing it to really dig into to the
next stage. And is that something the state governments would
be chipping in for or is it purely let GfG
sort of that themselves.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Well, I mean the mind makes money. I mean this
is the critical point, and it's up for the owner
and the operator of the mine, which is GfG, of course,
to make the investment to take the cash that they're
making out of the mine and then use a portion
of that to invest into its future, particularly as we
see the transfer from hematite to magnetize as that mind
(05:07):
gets deeper. I mean, the Middleback Ranges is one of
the world's best resources for economic resources for magnetite, and
we just need the company to invest in. What's required now,
what's happening at the moment is that the train is
arriving at the station for GfG and the operator of
the Mind to actually make the investment to get that
(05:27):
magnetite out. And this is why it's so important that
whoever owns the still works in the mind is reinvesting
in and to make sure that the future is strong.
The quality of the resource is there. We just need
to make sure that there's a serious program to fully
extract its value.
Speaker 3 (05:44):
And you've mentioned hydrogen this morning as well. Obviously the
hydrogen jobs planned is a big part of wireless future
as well, and already the expressions of interest process has
gone through for those initial stages.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Where are we out so far so General Electric as
we speak, are building the generator be one of the
world's first exclusively a generator that can be powered exclusively
from hydrogen. We've always said that natural gas we part
of the equation in the initial operation, but then transferring
to hydrogen as the hydrogen plant is built. And in
(06:15):
terms of that, we've now got that early contractor arranged
with Bocklinda or BOC, which is a company that some
people Whiler were already familiar with, say already Buckling. They
already service Whaler with a number of gases. So that
work is in train with the consortium. We're in final
contract negotiations and then as we speak, with the view
(06:36):
of construction starting next year. So we are all in
on this and we're committed to it because we believe
it's the right thing to do by the region and
the state writ large.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
Regional housing was also a strong focus while the Cabinet
was in town, and expressions of interest process will open
shortly to develop two parcels of land on Clode and
Reserve in Wyala. Minister for Housing and Urban Development Nick
Champion says up to seven tventy houses could be built
in the area, providing secure housing for teachers, tradees and
healthcare professionals. The first site is a one point seven
(07:07):
hectare parcel that is expected to yield up to thirty allotments.
The second site, a two point five hectare corner lot,
could accommodate around forty properties with the possibility for recreational
or community facilities.
Speaker 4 (07:21):
My Hardresula.
Speaker 3 (07:25):
My Hard Heresula.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Say is said to become a key supplier of higher
value green iron to Asian markets thanks to the newly
formed Consortium Green Iron SSA. The group, which includes magnetite
mines Flinders Ports, Horizon and GHD, aims to leverage the
state's magnetite resources and renewable energy. Their phased plan kicks
off with a magnetite mining operation in the Braemar region,
(07:50):
followed by the production of export grade pellets and eventually
the construction of a direct reduced iron plant in Port Pirie.
We spoke to Port Pirie Mayor Leon Steve about what
the project could mean for the town.
Speaker 4 (08:02):
This opportunity with the MoU and the Green Still Revolution
that we're going to be putting in through Green I say,
is actually a game changer for Port Piri. Our first
encounter was talking to Magne Type Mine, just trying to
fathom what level of the Maga type that they had
and how it could be produced and sent via the
(08:25):
nearest port, which is Port Piri. The next meeting I had,
we had friendis ports Arise in DHD. All that in
the room and you know straight away that you're under
something really good.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
The basic idea is mine to rail, to production, to
port to overseas markets, all of which is already in
place in Port Pirie.
Speaker 4 (08:43):
Corporate Regional Council. Over the years we've done flyovers of
what the port might represent two people and the under
capacity at the particular time that we did the flyover presentations.
So right now we've got a workforce here, we've got
space here, we've got we've got rail, we've got the port,
and we've got the willingest.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
As for how long it's going to take to get
up and running, well.
Speaker 4 (09:06):
They're talking twenty thirty and that might sound like, you know,
for everyone ever. Amen sort of thing to most people.
But when you're talking of a project this maple tree,
we're in twenty twenty four now knocking on the door
of twenty five five years. It barely gives them enough
time to get up and run and building. You know,
we're super teen like the people that are heading up.
In a lot of the conversations that we're having, these
(09:28):
guys are just absolutely smack on operators. You know what
we feel that, you know, we've got a great opportunity
with that and rest assured that Corporate Regional Council will
be giving it one hundred and fifty percent.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
Concerns are escalating among recreational anglers about the impact of
commercial netting on yellowtail kingfish. Regfish essay is calling for
either a complete ban on netting or a daily limit
of three fish for commercial fishes, warning that without intervention
the fishery could become unsustainable. Sam Talbot has more thanks.
Speaker 5 (09:59):
Jack Scriven, Minister for Primary Industries, says, amateur fishers catch
the bulk of the species, but there might be room
for commercial fishes to take a bigger catch.
Speaker 6 (10:08):
From my perspective on open to options, if there are
changes that could be made that still enables the commercial
sector to catch some fish as a secondary income source
for some of them next to their main their main species,
but also enables better conditions, I guess for recreational fishes, certainly,
I'm open to that, and we are sort of exploring
(10:30):
some of those potential options as well as the mind.
Speaker 5 (10:32):
Given the popularity of kingfish with amateur fishermen, the flow
on economic impact they provide is quite significant, some reports
saying in the millions during the October to November breeding season.
Reckfish Essay is calling for either a complete band or
netting or a daily limit of three fish for commercial fishes,
warning that without intervention it could become unsustainable.
Speaker 6 (10:53):
There was no indications that this concerns for sustainability, bearing
in mind that there's always going to be competing priorities,
you know, obviously recreational fishes are keen to protect and
expand what they have. Commercial fishes are keen to protect
what they have. So whilst you know, there's no actual
changes envisaged at the moment, we haven't put anything in
place that is going to actually change the management arrangements.
(11:16):
Uncertainly opened having conversations about whether there are different things
that we could do that helps to know support the
aspirations of recreational fishes when it comes to kingfish, as
well as ensuring that you know the alternative income streams
for commercial fishes, particularly when they've had some difficult times
with the huge changes to the sector that's happened over
(11:36):
the last five years, that they can also still be supported.
Speaker 5 (11:40):
Meanwhile, Asha Desre, the executive director of Recfish Essay, says
there hasn't been a stock assessment done on kingfish in Essays,
so no one truly knows what levels the fish are at. Ashes,
says Reckfish, and trying to find a fair middle ground
between recreational and commercial fishing.
Speaker 7 (11:57):
The main thing that refreshen they've suggested to folks is
maintaining that commercial sector into that fair capt category and
within that zero point one two percent allocation, and that's
through a daily catch limit so they can still carry
on their normal activities. But kingfish for the commercial sector
is a tertiary species and it's been turned into a
primary target. So that's where we're going wrong here. So
(12:19):
we're just saying, hey, we need to focus on big
picture stuff and essentially realign that sector within its sort
of harvest plans, which is keeping kingfish as as an
incidental bycatch. We're not targeting them as they're eight hundred
and fifty kilos a day catch and that's what we're saying,
so three a day per fisher, and we think that's
(12:41):
a very fair limit. What we're essentially trying to is
protect the image of South Australia as somewhere that you
can visit, somewhere that you can book a holiday and
do a fishing tourism trip. And that aligns with the
Melmouk's commitment, which was the red fishing Tourism strategy, and
this is immediately relevant to that reckfish and tourism strategy
(13:01):
because kingfish are the recreational tourism fish. They're the poster
boys of that whole sector. So I guess that's why
everybody's a little bit perplexed, going, well, you know, the
clear value here is in tourism and the clear value
is protecting those migrating fish.
Speaker 1 (13:19):
And finally, today it'll be a big weekend in kimber
the local council reaching one hundred years since the proclamation
of the district May Dean Johnson will help usher in
the century on Sunday with a family Funday planned. Our
reporter Bret Prince spoke to him earlier this week.
Speaker 8 (13:35):
Council and Kimber community really excited at the opportunity to
celebrate what is a significant milestone. Look, I think it's
really important to reflect on our beginnings and the many
challenges that our community have faith throughout one hundred years
as a district council. For me, a vision for our
(13:56):
future is always brighter when we consider the lessons of
the past. So I think it's important to stuff and celebrate.
We've got a family Funday at the museum and we
couldn't think of a better spot.
Speaker 9 (14:07):
To have it. Support have Historical Society and the museum
down there and give the community and visitors the chance
to come and see what Kimber's all about. We've got
a free barbecue lunch and free entry to the museum,
so also celebrating and supporting.
Speaker 8 (14:27):
Lots of our local groups, including the Lions and the
Apex rfdes are doing some fundraising there as well, and
local businesses such as the Little Coffee Pots.
Speaker 10 (14:39):
Oh Fantastic can understand You've got all kinds of fun
out there as well. With the pedal cart track and
all sorts. So you've got every base covered, mate.
Speaker 8 (14:46):
Yeah, we really do jumping castles for the kids, and
bar facilities as well for the adults to keep them
a little bit occupied.
Speaker 10 (14:53):
It is all happening this Sunday in Kimber. If you
even if you live here imported Lincoln, you know, make
a bit of a road, get over to Kimber, enjoy
the celebrations and yeah, I'm sure you'll catch up with
it with Dean and many other characters in the Kimber community.
Speaker 8 (15:08):
I promise it'll be well aware of the trip. It'll
be a fantastic day. It always is down there at
the museum, so plenty to look at, plenty to go,
bring the family up and get around it.
Speaker 1 (15:18):
And that's your weekly news wrap across the Air Peninsula
and surrounds. Don't forget. You can hear iHeart Air Peninsula
on the iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm Jackie Loomb. Join us again next week for more local,
trusted and free news.
Speaker 10 (15:33):
iHeart Air Peninsula.
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