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Latest news

Lylanie Smith Awarded Early Career Professional of the Year

Published on 08 May 2025

Shire of Broome Environmental Health Officer Lylanie Smith has won the 2024 Early Career Professional of the Year Award from Environmental Health Australia WA for her work in mosquito control and food safety. The award recognises her strong contribution to public health early in her career.

Youth Week wraps up after a week of fun, creativity and connection

Published on 23 April 2025

The Shire of Broome’s Youth Week 2025 has wrapped up after a fun-filled and successful week, with hundreds of young people and families participating in a range of free, inclusive and creative events held across town from 11 to 17 April.

Changes to dog off-leash areas to enhance safety in public spaces

Published on 23 April 2025

The Shire of Broome will be introducing changes to dog off-leash areas as part of its commitment to creating safer, more accessible public spaces for residents, visitors, and their dogs.
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Upcoming Events

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Broome STEM Festival

21 May 2025

Are you ready for the 2025 STEM Festival? A FREE event, packed to
the nucleus with hands-on activities, cool experiments, free food, music
and fun.

Sydney Writers' Festival: Live and Local Program 2025

22 May 2025

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will be live streamed at Broome Public Library.
Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers.

Ordinary Meeting of Council

22 May 2025

Unless otherwise stated, an Ordinary Meeting of Council is held on the fourth Thursday of each month, starting at 5pm.

Broome Fringe Festival

25 May 2025

The Broome Fringe Festival celebrates
the grassroots community of Broome with gigs, exhibitions, fashion and more.

Wardrobe Swap Event

25 May 2025

Give your wardrobe a fresh start at Broome’s free community Wardrobe Swap, where you can take home quality, pre-loved clothing - whether or not you bring something to swap. Held at Town Beach on Sunday, 25 May from 8.30am, the event is a fun and sustainable way to refresh your style, with a coffee van and kids’ activities on site. No registration needed - just come along and browse.

2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

04 June 2025

Australia’s biggest comedy tour is back for its 27th year, bringing the best acts from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival to Broome. With a mix of comedy legends and rising stars, the Roadshow guarantees big laughs and good times.
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Public Notices / Have Your Say

Notice of Intention to Impose Differential Rates

On display until 22 May 2025

Notice of Intention to Impose Differential Rates 2025\26

RFT25/04 Shire Administration Building HVAC Renewal

On display until 29 May 2025

The principal is seeking to engage a suitable mechanical services contractor to carry out the works associated with the Shire’s Administration Building Air Conditioning Renewal.

RFT25-02 Supply of Concrete and Associated Services

On display until 20 May 2025

The Shire is seeking to establish a Panel of Prequalified Contractors for the supply, construction, and maintenance of concrete infrastructure, including but not limited to footpaths, crossovers, kerbing, and associated drainage works.

Expressions of Interest - Lease of Properties

On display until 16 May 2025

The Shire of Broome is seeking Expressions of Interest for the separate leases of the following premises: Old Broome Lock Up– 22 Carnarvon Street - 85sqm heritage building and surrounding 233 sqm of courtyards located within the ‘Town Centre’.

Restricted Burning Period Notice 2025

On display until 31 December 2025

The Shire of Broome Restricted Burning Period is between 1 April 2025 and 31 December 2025.
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Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre

BRAC features a wide range of aquatic and sporting facilities for competition and social recreation.

Shire of Broome Ranger services

The Shire of Broome rangers play a vital role in community education, compliance and animal control.

Broome Public Library

Open to the community, the library is well stocked with over 22,000 books and offers free Wi-Fi.

Waste Management Facility

Find out more about the waste and recycling services available at our Waste Management Facility.

Broome Civic Centre

Conferences, meetings, parties and performances, Broome Civic Centre has a space to suit all.

Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment

The Cable Beach foreshore is being transformed into a globally recognised waterfront precinct

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