Broome Weather Broome has a tropical climate and Broome's weather has often been described as having only two seasons, the Wet and the Dry but this is far from true. Read More about the Six Seasons Six Seasons The indigenous people of this area perceive 6 distinct seasons characterised by [...]
Broome Protestor, George Bishop locks Woodside out 2nd October 2012 - Broome and the Kimberley interviewed Tegan Mossop regarding the latest lock-on by George Bishop who is attached to a 10 metre pole outside the Woodside Building in Broome. "We are dealing with a company, Woodside, who is corrupt. Some members of [...]
Gantheaume Point The colourful rock formations and lighthouse offer the chance for memorable photographs. The main attraction at low tide is the dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock that archaeologists believe originated approximately 130 million years ago. [divider] Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park Initially, a research centre established on Cable Beach, the crocodile park provides [...]
Broome Community welcomes Sea Shepherd 5th August, 2012 A great turnout to welcome Bob Brown and the Sea Shepherd to Broome. Conservationists are concerned that the whale migration will be disturbed by a proposed 8km-long sea wall stretching 6km out to sea at James Price point.
Community blockade stops Woodside 2nd August,2012We have a lock-on. At 9:30 am this morning, a convoy of vehicles including 3 semi trailers, a 90 tonne crane, 1 fuel truck and 5 security vehicles has been held up by a community blockade south of James Price Point.The convoy was headed for the site of [...]
Project will damage the biggest humpback whale nursery in the world Over 500 people joined hands to make a human whale and spell out "Broome Loves Whales" on Broome's Cable Beach to celebrate the arrival of our Kimberley Humpback whales.19th July, 2012Bob Brown, retired Greens leader and anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd say [...]
Illegal vote by Environmental Protection Agency 18th July, 2012 Environmental Protection Authority gives the nod for the $30 billion gas hub at James Price Point! Despite the fact that under Section 11 of the Environmental Protection Act, the Independent Board is required to have a quorum of at least three in [...]
Australian Greens pledge to fight to save The Kimberley Wednesday 6th June, 2012 A huge crowd gathered tonight in Broome to hear Leader of The Australian Greens, Bob Brown, pledge to fight to save The Kimberley from the proposed Gas Hub by Woodside at James Price Point. One of Australia's most influential [...]
Broome on a Budget If you're keen to keen to keep your spending to a minimum, then you'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of ways to enjoy Broome on a budget! Here are just a few tips on how to keep costs down, whilst still getting the most out of [...]
The "No Gas" Campaigners The following are interviews I conducted with ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the No Gas Campaign. Many of these people have been vilified by the press, the Police and other community members as tree hugging "hippies". In my eyes they are "hereos" and I think that history will find [...]
Girlz Lock On !! 🏋️♀️ 18th May, 2012 Two ladies in their 60's have locked themselves to a vehicle parked across the Manari Road access to James Price Point to stop Woodside's illegal destruction of country. Word was given that Woodside's bulldozer was on its way and these 2 ladies have given [...]
Police Overkill 14th May, 20212 Today on Premier Colin Barnett's orders approximately 80 police lined the Manari Road turnoff to James Price Point to escort Woodside's convoy of equipment which included, a fuel tank, a crane, a transportable medical centre, a generator and a bobcat to ensure safe passage from a handful [...]
Community members give Police flowers for their Mothers on Mothers Day 13th May, 2012 This morning at the Broome Courthouse Markets approximately 350 community members gathered to walk across the road and present to the Broome Police, flowers to give to their mothers on this Mothers Day where police presence has [...]
Broome Caravan Parks all offer beautiful shady accommodation with most offering park homes, swimming pools, powered and unpowered sites and plenty of room for campers. During the dry season, especially June and July, they are pretty full. If you find them full, it might be a good opportunity to explore Dampier Peninsula or the beautiful [...]
2nd April 2012An independent survey study, to that undertaken by the State Government's, State Development Commission reveals that false/misleading information was submitted regarding endangered turtle populations at the proposed LNG Precinct at James Price Point.The recent environmental impact study revealed just one old turtle nest whilst the independent study, led by Melbourne [...]
Compulsory Acquisition challenged! 6th December, 2011 - Compulsory Acquisition of James Price Point by the WA Government Challenged and Won! Today a landmark ruling for Traditional Owners, Phillip Roe, (Goolarabooloo) and Jabbir Jabbir man, Neil McKenzie was handed down in the WA Supreme Court by Chief Justice, Wayne Martin.James Price Point, site of the [...]
Public interest in the proposed gas project at James Price Point is "unprecedented" 17th November, 2011EPA Chairman collects Broome views on James Price Point - Flip Prior from Broome News Reports. Environmental Protection Authority chairman Paul Vogel has described the level of public interest in the proposed $30 billion gas project at [...]
Backpacker Places Broome has loads to offer to travelers on a budget. Backpacker Accommodation offers great facilities with most catering for the 18 to 30 year olds and the young at heart but some offering upmarket resort type of accommodation with gorgeous pools,friendly staff and well stocked bars. All accommodation provides a clean, safe [...]
Wet T Shirt competition 1st November, 2011 - The Wet T Shirt competition is BACK! For 22 years the Roebuck Bay Hotel has held the infamous Wet T Shirt Competition attracting 100's through its door every Thursday night. Last January, the Liquor Licensing Department revoked their license after a 16 year old teenager, visiting [...]
New EPA member found to be the former Executive Director for Browse LNG at James Price Point 25th October, 2011 - Coming under the category of unbelievable is the newest addition to the Environmental Protection Agency, Elizabeth Carr who was hand-picked by Environment Minister, Bill Marmion. Ms Carr held the position of Executive [...]
Gas Hub Protestor, Scott Daines perched 30 m up a coms tower 21st October, 2011 - A big day for defenders of country. Scott Daines, a NSW man has scaled a 30 metre communications tower near James Price Point early this morning in protest over the proposed gas hub [...]
21st October, 2011 - Broome residents gather outside Woodside Offices to present their Third Quarterly Report for 2011 to coincide with the release of Woodside's third quarterly report. The Broome No Gas Campaigns report will detail the successes and outcomes of the campaign so far... AND .. Phillip Roe and Neil McKenzie's, challenge against the [...]
Save Our Water - No Gas Hub 21st September, 2011 - At 6.00 am this morning a protector of country, has perched themselves atop an 8 metre bamboo pole, effectively blocking access to the drill pad's road at the Woodside compound and has stopped woodside's work today. A banner from the pole reads, "Save [...]
No Gas Campaign celebrates day 100 of the Manari Road Blockade 14th September, 2011 - Yawning, smiling faces were present this morning at the Manari Road Blockade to celebrate the 100th day of the blockade! It seems the people of Broome will not give up without a fight to protect James Price Point and [...]
Former director of Kimberley Land Council turns tails 7th September - Ironically, last week the former Director of KLC (Kimberley Land Council), Wayne Bergmann who was the aboriginal champion of the gas hub, has changed his position and has called on Tony Burke, the Federal Environment Minister, to not approve the project. He states [...]
Heritage Listing for the Kimberley 1st September - Tony Burke, Minister for the Environment has announced the Heritage Listing for the Kimberley yesterday. Almost 20 million hectares of the West Kimberley will be heritage listed, but the area around the James Price Point gas processing hub has been excluded. The area to [...]
Marion Lester locks on to Woodside flatbed trailer for 37 hours 30th August, 2011 - A 58 year old Broome woman, Marion Lester, pleaded guilty yesterday to breaching a move on order, but Magistrate Colin Roberts said she had suffered enough by spending the weekend in custody and no conviction was recorded. The [...]
Two Protesters locked in to a 44 gallon drum 26th August, 2011 - At 2:00am this morning, a community roadblock stopped the progress of a large convoy of Woodside’s vehicles, including land-clearing and drilling machinery as they tried to return to James Price Point. Woodside are at present unable to move forwards [...]
Why are so many bushfires raging at James Price Point? 19th August, 2011 - There has been much speculation regarding bushfires in the James Price Point area. It has been proposed that Woodside is worried about the existence of Bilby habitats in the James Price Point area? Bilbies are [...]
8th August - BILBY'S FOUND AT JAMES PRICE POINT! - Today in a media release by Environs Kimberley, information regarding a Bilby population found in an area slated for bulldozing by Woodside Petroleum. Conservationists are calling on the Federal Environment Minister to intervene to stop the bulldozing of the site and undertake investigations into the [...]