Broome on a Budget

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 [...]

Bergman turns tail

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 [...]

Two Protesters locked in to a 44 gallon drum

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 [...]

Horizontal Waterfall Photo Gallery

Horizontal Waterfall Gallery The Horizontal Waterfalls are described by David Attenborough as "One of the Natural Wonders of the World". Nicknamed the "Horries", the Horizontal Waterfalls are one of the premiere tourist attractions of the Kimberley, attracting tens of thousand of visitors per year. The scenery on the way and when you arrive is [...]

Environment Minister visits Broome photos

Tony Burke, Environment Minister visited Broome Community at Bedford Park, to speak to them about the $30 billion LNG Gas Processing Hub that the State Government and Woodside hope to build at James Price Point, 40km north of Broome. Anti gas hub community members are hoping Minister Burke will make the Kimberley a world heritage [...]

Broome Art – Lovers of Art

Lovers of Art Broome has an astounding wellspring of talented artists, many of whom have been inspired by the people and surroundings of Broome and the Kimberley. For those of you who like to spend some time being enchanted by local contemporary artists, you will love the diversity and outstanding calibre of "Broome Artists" and [...]

Horizontal Waterfalls

Horizontal Waterfalls Well I seem to be on a roll lately, last month the Berkley and Drysdale Rivers up near Wyndham and  yesterday I was lucky enough to fly up to Talbot Bay and view some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and then shoot through the horizontal falls in [...]

Broome Photos

Broome Photos This collection of Broome Photos shows points of interest in Broome, featuring an original Pearl Shell Sorting Shed, Boab Trees, Cable Beach, Bush Sunsets, Gantheaume Point, Broome Sunsets, an old Pearl Diver's hard hat, Dampier Creek, Willie Creek, Chinatown, Johnny Chi Lane and more ..  Please remember that all images are subject [...]

Broome History & Culture

Broome, A town in which lanes lined with noodle stalls and opium dens, and the slum dwellings of hawkers and prostitutes were more reminiscent of Asia than Australia; and where pearl shell mattered more than human life.  Tales of murder, rape, theft, brutality and treachery are found side by side with [...]

In and around Broome

In and Around Broome Broome, the southern gateway to the Kimberley is more than just a tropical seaside town.  Situated on a 15 km long peninsula, surrounded by turquoise waters, white sand and pindan cliffs, Broome has a rich cultural diversity and charm.  Time has a different meaning here than anywhere else and [...]