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Latest news

Erosion forces continued Cable Beach vehicle-access-ramp closure

Published on 31 January 2023

The vehicle-access ramp will remain closed due to storm-related beach erosion that presents a significant risk to vehicles attempting to cross the rocks.

Request for Quotation; Shire of Broome's Art Collection

Published on 23 January 2023

The Shire of Broome is seeking a suitably qualified consultant/s to catalogue, value and conserve the Shire of Broome’s art collection.

Potentially lethal Box Jellyfish prompt Cable Beach warning

Published on 18 January 2023

The Shire of Broome has issued warnings along Cable Beach and Gantheaume Beach after potentially lethal Box Jellyfish were found washed up just days after a surfer was stung by an Irukandji Jellyfish.
Less dangerous but painful Blue bottles (or Portuguese Manowar) have also washed up in recent times.

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Upcoming Events

Ordinary Meeting of Council

23 February 2023

An Ordinary Meeting of Council is held on the fourth Thursday of each month starting at 5pm.

81st Commemoration of the Broome Air Raid

03 March 2023

The Shire of Broome will host this significant event marking one of the deadliest wartime attacks on Australian soil.

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Public Notices

Request for Tender: Architectural Services, BRAC redevelopment

On display until 31 March 2023

The Shire of Broome is seeking Tenders from suitable Consultants to provide Architectural Services for the design of the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre redevelopment.

Seeking consultant to catalogue art collection

On display until 17 February 2023

The Shire of Broome is seeking a suitably qualified consultant/s to catalogue, value and conserve the Shire of Broome’s art collection.

Expressions Of Interest: Short-term lease Of Town Beach Café

On display until 14 February 2023

The Shire of Broome is seeking Expressions of Interest for the short-term lease of the Town Beach Café, Town Beach Reserve.

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COVID-19

COVID-19

The WA State Government's Department of Health is the lead agency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Shire of Broome is acutely aware that residents will look to us to provide information and updates and will provide updates that are considered in the public interest, however, due to the complexity of the current State Government orders and the rapidly changing situation, Shire of Broome residents and visitors should refer to the State Government’s Department of Health.

The Department of Health website provides many resources including latest updates, current health advice, current restrictions, vaccination information and more: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

The Department of Health can also be contacted by telephone:

13COVID (13 26843)
Interstate Callers: 1800 595 206
International Callers: +61 8 9118 3100

Further resources including vaccination and testing resources are also available at the Federal Government’s Department of Health COVID19 web site: https://www.health.gov.au/

The page here will be updated regularly with the latest information relevant to Broome and the wider West Kimberley region.

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