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Latest news

Conti Foreshore Shared Path wins state award

Published on 09 November 2022

Broome’s Conti Foreshore Shared Path, which provides an all-access link between the award-winning Town Beach precinct and the Jetty to Jetty Trail towards Chinatown, was named the regional winner at the 2022 Your Move Awards in the Western Australian Bicycle Network

Cable Beach turtles protected by two-month driving ban

Published on 28 October 2022

The Shire of Broome Council has resolved to prohibit vehicles from driving north of the rocks on Cable
Beach from December 1 to January 31 to protect flatback turtle hatchlings.

Turtle nesting season is from October until March each year, with the Shire already having imposed restrictions to vehicle access to the beach at certain times during these months.

SKATE Photo Competition

Published on 10 October 2022

Did you take photos at our official opening night or day of workshops? If so, we want to see them!

Send them through!

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Draft Local Planning Policy for Public Comment

On display until 03 December 2022

Public comment is sought for the draft Local Planning Policy - Design Review Panel. Submissions can be made up to and including December 2, 2022.

Seeking Next of Kin: Shire of Broome Cemetery Drainage Works

On display until 30 November 2022

The Shire of Broome proposes to raise ground levels slightly to improve drainage and to prevent the ponding of water from affecting grave markings and is reaching out to people whose family members are buried in the vicinity of where the work will be carried out, to consult them about project.

Expressions of Interest: Lease of Town Beach Café

On display until 14 December 2022

The Shire of Broome is seeking Expressions of Interest for the short-term lease of the Town Beach Café. Applications will be received until 4pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

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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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