CRIMESITE: WED AUG 8

Had a chat to various people round town today, well the town that actually has shops. It appears that LPK is a huge presence here - almost a cult figure. They admire her because she pulled Candy Downs Station out of bankruptcy 20 years ago when her husband died and she has been a big employer and big spender in town ever since.. I also got the drop on Surrey’s dad, Mick. Same story. Hugely respected for what he’s put into his community, his local knowledge, his work on native title and on student literacy. So here’s the weird thing. Twenty years ago they were the best of mates. Then suddenly they fell out and no one, absolutely no -one knows why. They even managed to negotiate a really good native title claim without ever being in the same room together. So I thought I’d ask her that question tomorrow. She’s dropping by 0900.

Spotted a Northern Rosella today.

DANNO