The Shire has three vacancies in the Broome Ward and one in the Dampier Ward in this year’s election, which will be held on Saturday, October 16. For more information on becoming a Shire Councillor, click below:
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Published on 15 September 2021
Local Government Ordinary In-person Election Notice - Shire of Broome The Shire of Broome is holding an election by an in-person vote on Saturday, 16 October 2021, to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillor's as listed in document below. Voting locations can also be found in the document below;Shire-of-Broome-Election-Notice-Notice-Board-A4-ORDINARY.pdf
Published on 09 September 2021
An opinion piece from Shire of Broome president Harold Tracey about the Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment project.
Detailed plans for the redevelopment of the Cable Beach Foreshore are set to commence after the Shire of Broome Council appointed a preferred consultant to undertake the work.
28 September 2021
School Holiday Activities across BRAC, Broome Library, Broome Civic Centre and Broome Lotteries House - 27 September 2021 to 9 October 2021
15 October 2021
Paul McDermott has been fighting tyranny, injustice and ennui for 40 years, armed only with comedy and a pretty voice. Plus One is the latest brainchild of legend of Australian Comedy, Paul McDermott (Doug Anthony All Stars/Good News Week). It is a suite of "beautiful damnation mixed with the usual standard of malarkey" (Paul's words). Onstage The Maestro is joined by Glenn Moorhouse, the "plus on
22 October 2021
Dash & Splash is a duathlon run swim event. Competitors can choose to take part in a short course or long course event. The short course is a 2km run with a 200m swim, while the long course is a 4km run with 400m swim. Take part in the series and see if you can beat everyone or do one event just to give it a go!
On display until 04 November 2021
Proposed amendments to Broome North District Structure Plan, Broome North Local Structure Plan No.2 and Broome North Local Structure Plan No.3. The Shire of Broome is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to Broome North District Structure Plan, Broome North Local Structure Plan No.2 and Broome North Local Structure Plan No.3.Broome North is a masterplanned 700ha development that when
COVID-19
While 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.
The page here will be updated regularly with the latest information relevant to Broome and the wider West Kimberley region.
BRAC features an extensive range of facilities and beautifully landscaped settings.
The Shire of Broome rangers play a vital role in community education, compliance and animal control.
Open to the community, the library is well stocked with over 22,000 books and offers free Wi-Fi.
Find out more about the waste and recycling services available at our Waste Management Facility.
Conferences, meetings, parties and performances, Broome Civic Centre has a space to suit all.
The multi-million dollar Chinatown Revitalisation Project is rejuvenating Broome's commercial hub.