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Well, it was a big day of news for the Burrup Peninsula. First came word of the deferral of a World Heritage bid for rock art on the peninsula, then, barely an hour later, was the news Woodside’s plans to extend the life of its North West Shelf project had been given the green light from the federal environment minister.
So, what does this all mean for this spit of land jutting out from Dampier, in our state’s resources-rich Pilbara region?
The approval ends years of uncertainty over the North West Shelf’s future, and marks one of the biggest political moves so far by the re-elected Albanese government.
Meanwhile, footballers, family and friends gathered at West Coast Eagles’ Lathlain headquarters today to remember Adam Selwood, who died suddenly earlier in May, just months after the death of his brother Troy.
Their deaths prompted an outpouring of grief in the AFL, especially because of their family’s deep connections throughout the league. The twins both had roles at AFL clubs after their playing days ended, while their younger brothers Joel and Scott also played at the highest level.
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