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Latest news

Temporary changes to BRAC opening times

Published on 14 March 2023

Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre weekday opening hours will temporarily change from 5.45am to 7.45am from Thursday, March 16, 2023 due to staff shortages.

Cr Harold Tracey steps down as Shire President

Published on 24 February 2023

Broome Shire President Harold Tracey has announced he is stepping down from the top role due to family reasons. Cr Tracey intends to remain on Council until at least October 2025, when his current term ends.

Have your say: Shire’s new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Published on 17 February 2023

The Shire of Broome is in the process of developing a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2023-2028 and are seeking your input.

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Upcoming Events

Old Broome/Chinatown & Cable Beach Precinct Plan Workshops

25 March 2023

The Shire is preparing new plans for Cable Beach (neighbourhood) and Chinatown/Old Broome and we want the community to be a part of the process,

Ordinary Meeting of Council

30 March 2023

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

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Public Notices

EOI - Local Emergency Management & Bush Fire Advisory Committees

On display until 31 July 2023

The Shire of Broome is seeking expressions of interest from community members to be appointed to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and Bush Fire Advisory Committee (BFAC).

Request for Tender: RFT 23/02 Shire Admin Building Air Con Renewal

On display until 30 April 2023

he Principal is seeking Tenders from suitable Contractors for the following works: Supply and install a 9.0m x 5.0m above-roof platform, and carry out upgrade/renewal of the Shire of Broome Admin Building air con system.

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.

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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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