Outstanding locals recognised on Australia Day

Gwen Knox, Rhianon Hutcheson and the Beagle Bay Women's Group have been recognised with Premier's Active Citizenship Awards during Australia Day celebrations at Town Beach in Broome.

Broome Shire President Graeme Campbell presented the prestigious accolades and said the State-wide awards acknowledged and rewarded local residents and groups for their contributions to community life.

"I congratulate Gwen, Rhianon and the Beagle Bay Women's Group for exemplifying community spirit and thank everyone who attended the event on Australia Day," Cr Campbell said.

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Broome to welcome new citizens on Australia Day

Broome will join towns and regions across the nation in welcoming its newest citizens as part of Australia Day 2012 celebrations.

Amir Hammad from Egypt and Jerome Herveux from France will become Australian citizens in a special ceremony conducted by Shire of Broome President Graeme Campbell at Town Beach's Pioneer Park on January 26.

"Australia Day is a special day for all Australians to acknowledge what we love about this nation and a chance for us to celebrate our Australian citizenship as the bond which unites us all, whether we are Australian by birth or by choice," Cr Campbell said.

In Broome the citizenship ceremony will take place as part of the Combined Community Service Clubs Breakfast, along with the presentation of the Premier's Active Citizenship Awards.

The ceremony will start at 8.15am and be followed by live music, the thong throwing competition and free train rides and balloons for the kids.

2010/2011 Annual Report now available

The Shire of Broome's Annual Report for 2010/2011 is now available by clicking here.

Round 2 Community Sponsorship closing soon!

The Shire’s second round of the Community Sponsorship Program is now open for community organisations to apply for much-needed funds.

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Round Two of 2011/12 Annual Sponsorship Program is open for applications from 6 October 2011 to 10 February, for projects dated between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013.

Round Two applications will close at 4pm on Friday 10 February 2012.

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