Jo McIntyre's Crunch Time for the Kimberley
Every part of the Kimberley is culturally and environmentally linked
Creative energy slithers like a snake into every part of the Kimberley
Left in their natural state, fragile bush plants thrive
One of the few places left on Earth where it is possible to experience the exhilaration of being in an ancient land untouched by heavy industry
Shapes, patterns and forms respond to seasonal changes
Ancient fossil reefs enrich clean coastal waters
People's spirits are refreshed by peaceful, undamaged nature
To live in the Kimberley is to be grounded in country
Inspiration and delight can be found in small, barely discernible natural things
The six Kimberley seasons produce a stunning variety of bush plants
The Kimberley's clear night skies reveal a cosmos of unbelievable immensity and beauty
Is this wise creature concerned for the future?
Protecting the Kimberley
Government and big business put their sights on James Price Point, 60k north of Broome
As the LNG precinct takes hold, great cracks appear. The once sovereign creative snake harnesses its energy, ready to flee
As the precinct spreads, the creative snake is cruelly impaled and cut into pieces. Continuity, creativity and life itself are destroyed
The ghost of the creative snake haunts the clouds
The perfect egg, with its subtle environmental and cultural links, has been destroyed.
A rich, diverse marine eco system stressed beyond endurance
What will happen to the fragile flora and fauna? When what we've got is gone, it will be gone forever
Tears of loss and longing encrust the faces of the grieving rocks
A unique environmental treasure is reduced to this!
Broome will be the Customer Service Centre for a fly-in, fly-out, non- community-based way of life that will be loud, coarse, and macho
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