Road works will commence along a section of Old Broome Road from the beginning of February 2026. Partial and full road closures will occur intermittently between March and July 2026. Old Broome Road to fully close on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
The Shire has developed the Arts and Culture Strategy and Action Plan in recognition of the importance of arts, culture, and heritage to Broome.
The Strategy determines the arts and culture sector’s needs and long-term ambitions, and how they can be supported and enhanced by Shire investment. The Arts and Culture Strategy and Action Plan was devised with consultant, Element Advisory, and stakeholders as part of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Community Reference Group (ACHRG) which included Nyamba Buru Yawuru, Magabala Books, Marrugeku, Kimberley Arts Network, Theatre Kimberley, Shinju Matsuri, Goolarri Media, Nagula Jarndu, and the Broome Historical Society.
The community consultation process focused on gaining feedback from the wider community, particularly remote communities such as Beagle Bay, Lombadina, Djarindjin, Ardyaloon, and Bidyadanga. The engagement process included several targeted workshops, meetings with stakeholders, and an industry night. We believe that this approach has enabled us to capture the needs and aspirations of our diverse community.
The Shire of Broome’s Arts and Culture Community Reference Group is made up of community representatives who are passionate about arts and culture that will help drive forward the development and achievement of the Shire’s Arts and Culture Strategy.
The group meet biennially to:
Arts and Culture Community Reference Group Terms of Reference 2026(PDF, 443KB)