Dog herds up sharks
19th July - it seems that the world is very interested in a dog that was herding up some sharks in the shallow waters up the coast from Broome, at One Arm Point. Here is the link for those of you who missed it.
Broome’s Dinosaur Footprints under threat!
12th July - There's nothing like it in the world! Dr Steve Salisbury, from the University of Queensland, has recently been on country surveying the dinosaur footprints, along the very coast where Woodside and the State Government want to build the biggest LNG Processing Hub in the world. Using modern technology to map and photograph [...]
Broome Community Joins Hands to spell “No Gas”
10th July - Today over 200 locals gathered to send a message to the world via a webcam set up on Zanders Restaurant over looking the famous Cable Beach. The first sequence of letters read "NO GAS" and as pictured left, the second message read "AT JPP" (at James Price Point) the proposed site for [...]
76 year old protector has faced pushed into the dirt while being arrested by Police!
9th July - Watch this footage! Dave Dureau a 76 year old respected bushman and environmentalist has his face pushed in the dirt, his arms handcuffed behind his back, and is dragged off while trying to protect country. More than 100 protesters clashed with uniformed police and officers from the regional operations group about 3pm, [...]
WOODSIDE’S DAY OF SHAME – BLACK TUESDAY
5th July - Black Tuesday Woodside’s day of shame in the Kimberley - A sad day today! Summed up nicely by our Community Email Extraordinaire! "I never thought I would see a day like today in my life in this country. Since when did we become a police state working at the behest of big [...]
Police amassing to smash blockade!
Monday 4th July - Day 26! People are gathering at the Blockade, preparing themselves for a showdown! Environs Kimberley have summed it up nicely, "Channel 9, Channel 7, ABC Perth are all in town. Police were photographed this morning practicing moving protestors in the police station. Everyone was standing nearby after Shane Hughes’ court case [...]
James Price Point – Protestors or Protectors?
Sunday 26th June - Off to the blockade on this beautiful sunny morning to stand strong in country. It seems some people are under the misapprehension that the blockade is just a bunch of tree hugging hippies and a few disgruntled aboriginals but nothing could be further from the truth. The blockade is being run [...]
Gas Hub thirsty for Broome Water
Saturday 25th June - DAY 19!! - The blockade continues to stand strong with some great support from people all over the country and even some parts of the world. An interesting and informative article by spokesperson for the "Greens", Scott Ludlam. The proposed Gas Hub requires a whopping 8-16 gigalitres (1 Gigalitre = 1 billion [...]
Broome Art – Lovers of Art
Lovers of Art Broome has an astounding wellspring of talented artists, many of whom have been inspired by the people and surroundings of Broome and the Kimberley. For those of you who like to spend some time being enchanted by local contemporary artists, you will love the diversity and outstanding calibre of "Broome Artists" and [...]
Blockade to save James Price Point stands strong
Thursday 16th June - Day 10 .. an incredible achievement of holding up some of the biggest oil and gas multinationals in the world for so long. To read more visit Save The Kimberley's website. Friday 17th June - John Butler joined the blockade on Thursday night, sleeping in a swag and singing for other [...]
Ancient middens desecrated
Saturday 11th June Today about 100 women stood strong for country, effectively blocking off and turning back Woodside workers intent on clearing land. Jubilation mixed with sadness and anger at Woodside and State Governments push to have land cleared in the midst of pristine monsoonal vine thickets that are under consideration for heritage listing with [...]
Broome News
Apologies to my readers Unfortunately I do not have the time to maintain, everyday news for Broome and the Kimberley. From time to time I will post something of particular importance, thanks for understanding! PS I run this blog for LOVE! I do however run a Facebook Page which has lots of interesting news. [...]
3 day blockade on the road to James Price Point
Friday 10th June, 2011 Media attention has been drawn to a 3 day blockade of the road to James Price Point, the proposed location of a $30 billion LNG gas processing hub. The proposed site is just 60 km north of Broome in the heart of some of the most spectacular country along the coast. [...]
Broome families petition against Gas Hub
Wednesday 8th June, 2011 More than 500 members of prominent Broome families have voiced their disapproval of the State Government’s proposed $30 billion gas hub at James Price Point. As part of Broome's peaceful NO GAS campaign, family members, young and old were lined up to sign a petition against the development and a letter [...]
Broome Locals sign petition against gas hub
Broome locals say NO GAS! Wednesday 8th June, 2011 More than 500 members of prominent Broome families have voiced their disapproval of the State Government’s proposed $30 billion gas hub at James Price Point. Family members, young and old were lined up to sign a petition against the development and a letter to Federal Environment [...]
Horizontal Waterfalls
Horizontal Waterfalls Well I seem to be on a roll lately, last month the Berkley and Drysdale Rivers up near Wyndham and yesterday I was lucky enough to fly up to Talbot Bay and view some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and then shoot through the horizontal falls in [...]
Broome and Kimberley Tours
Welcome to our Broome and the Kimberley Tours Page. We envisage this page to offer a quick reference for visitors travelling to Broome to showcase what's on offer. No matter which tour you select, we are sure that your stay in Broome will be "one to remember". The Ocean is yours [...]
Kimberley Wildflowers
A photo gallery of unique and stunning Kimberley wildflowers .. capparis umbonata, cleome, gorgeous wild hibiscus and beautiful grevilleas. Some images kindly supplied by Helen Hamlett. I think many people do not realise the unique and diverse range of wildflowers that bloom in the Kimberley all year round. More wildflower images can be found on [...]
South from Broome
There are many great places to visit on your way down south from Broome. Whether its for some exceptional fishing, or just to laze on the beach, dont drive past some of these beautiful out of the way places. Port Smith 160 kilometres south of Broome, lies Port Smith. The [...]
Buccaneer Archipelago Photos
I was priveleged to visit the Berkeley, Drysdale and King George River and Vansittart Bay, aboard the beautiful yacht, the Karma IV. The scenery through this area is breathtaking and the sense of ancient timelessness has to be experienced! I have included some stunning waterfalls, rockpools and a huge barramundi. All the photos in my [...]
Broome Photos
Broome Photos This collection of Broome Photos shows points of interest in Broome, featuring an original Pearl Shell Sorting Shed, Boab Trees, Cable Beach, Bush Sunsets, Gantheaume Point, Broome Sunsets, an old Pearl Diver's hard hat, Dampier Creek, Willie Creek, Chinatown, Johnny Chi Lane and more .. Please remember that all images are subject [...]
Buccaneer Archipelago
Buccaneer Archipelago One of the most amazing trips of my life was to see this country up close and personal via a yacht. I was given the opportunity to sail on the magnificent Karma IV, from Wyndham down to the King George River. The Buccaneer Archipelago is a collection of about [...]
Broome Events
This post is no longer supported .. soon to be event history :( Broome Regular Events There is always something to do or see in Broome. For uptodate events in Broome, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609309582645849/ Staircase to the Moon & the Town Beach Staircase Markets The Staircase to the [...]
Broome History & Culture
Broome, A town in which lanes lined with noodle stalls and opium dens, and the slum dwellings of hawkers and prostitutes were more reminiscent of Asia than Australia; and where pearl shell mattered more than human life. Tales of murder, rape, theft, brutality and treachery are found side by side with [...]
Dampier Peninsula
Dampier Peninsula .. Broome's best kept secret 4WDriving up the once treacherous Cape Leveque Road has been transformed into a fully sealed road. That being said, there are alot of tracks that should not be accessed by tourists — for privacy, landowner and cultural heritage concerns. High clearance, 4x4 vehicles are still needed [...]
In and around Broome
In and Around Broome Broome, the southern gateway to the Kimberley is more than just a tropical seaside town. Situated on a 15 km long peninsula, surrounded by turquoise waters, white sand and pindan cliffs, Broome has a rich cultural diversity and charm. Time has a different meaning here than anywhere else and [...]
Gibb River Road and Gorges
Gibb River Road The Gibb River Road is a former cattle route that stretches almost 660 kilometres through the heart of the Kimberley and winds its way through a breathtaking landscape, filled with beautiful gorges, crystal clear rock pools, magnificent rivers, spectacular ranges, and age-old rock formations. The gorges with their beautiful timelessness and [...]