WA election result
Western Australia voted last weekend and the result is still unknown. I’ve avoided commenting until now, even though I have much to say.
I voted for Tony Crook (Nationals) in Kalgoorlie. He lost on preferences, but the state Nationals are almost certain to hold the balance of power and decide the next government.
I have no inside knowledge about what Brendon Grylls and his colleagues are thinking, but I have an inkling. (more…)
Cost of living
It’s very expensive to live in remote towns such as Kalgoorlie. It’s worse in the Pilbara, from what I can tell, but Kalgoorlie certainly isn’t cheap.
We had subsidised housing there, which made it reasonably affordable.
When considering a move to Mount Gambier we calculated the impact of losing the housing assistance against lower costs for education, food and services. We figured it would be a balanced equation. (more…)
Crossing the Nullarbor
We successfully crossed the Nullarbor in two cars with four kids and arrived safely today in Moonta Bay on Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.
We’re resting here a couple of days while waiting for our furniture to catch up. We’ll head to Mount Gambier on Thursday and unpack on Friday.
We bought a house in Moonta Bay last year and will inspect it on Wednesday.
The trip across the Nullarbor was my second. Here are some observations and impressions: (more…)
Don’t wee in the bush
Just browsing the Kalgoorlie Miner web site and gained a reminder about this story.
An 11-year-old boy on a camping trip discovered a skeleton when he went for a pee.
I received a message from the boy’s mother following a similar story we reported a week earlier. That involved a tradesman finding bones while having a wee break in the bush.
Don’t know about you, but I’m not game to seek relief in the bush any more.
Subiaco team of the century
It was good to see both Haydyn Buntons honored in Subiaco Football Club’s team of the century.
The senior Bunton (pictured) was an automatic selection, winning three Brownlow medals and three Sandovers. He is arguably the greatest player ever.
His son was a good player too. He coached with success and was selected as coach of the Subiaco Lions century team.
Haydyn Bunton Snr is also a member of the Fitzroy, New South Wales and AFL teams of the century.
He hailed from North Albury before moving to Fitzroy.
Local government reform
I don’t understand why the West Australian Government doesn’t just get on with the job of local government reform.
It’s another example of indecision and lack of leadership. Add it to the list with daylight saving and retail trading hours.
There are too many councils in WA, no argument. (more…)
WAFL game in Boulder
I watched part of the WAFL game at Boulder yesterday between Subiaco and Peel. It’s probably the only WAFL game I will ever see.
For those who don’t know, WAFL is the West Australian Football League; it’s the premier Aussie rules competition in the state and arguably the fourth best in the country after the AFL, SANFL and VFL.
That said, I reckon there are a few clubs in country Victoria that could knock over Peel Thunder based on yesterday’s performance and Subiaco would roll a few VFL teams.
The Mandurah team lost 7.8.50 to Subiaco 29.33.207. Subiaco are a class act, very skilled.
There was a big crowd at the game and Digger Daws Oval was in good condition.
