News
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A blend of the old and the new
Wyndham – East Kimberley has two main townships. Established in 1864, Wyndham is the oldest town in the Kimberley while Kununurra is the youngest, established…
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Providing facilities and services in remote communities
With its two main towns, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing located 260 kilometres apart, the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has its work cut out in providing…
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Tjurabalin – a real whole of government approach
In 2003, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) identified 11 sites to introduce a whole of government approach in providing improved local services for remote…
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Growth industries moving from strength to strength
Wyndham-East Kimberley’s three major industries are agriculture, mining and tourism. All are set to experience rapid growth over the next few years. Established in the…
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Broome celebrates 100 years of Local Government
On 22 November 1904 Broome held its first Local Government election. To mark the Centenary of this, last November a large crowd joined Council staff…
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Tourism boost with more air services for Derby
Home of the Curtin RAAF base, Derby has the longest airstrip anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. Alongside the RAAF strip is the Shire of Derby/West…
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Upgrade for Derby Wharf
A major project for the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is the $2.35 million upgrade of the Derby Wharf. “With work expected to be completed by…
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New visitors centre for Broome
During peak season in a single day, the Broome Visitors Centre can have as many as 900 people through its doors. As user numbers steadily…
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Services for a young and growing community
As a thriving community with many young families, the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley is investing in a range of improved and new facilities. A new…
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CDEP non negotiable
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed a Federal Government assurance that the Community Development Employment Program – which is of vital importance for…
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Intergovernmental agreement vital to addressing cost shifting
The Federal Local Government, Territories and Roads Minister, Jim Lloyd, and the President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor Paul Bell, have pledged…
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Editorial
Local Governments are leading the charge to reduce greenhouse emissions despite the Federal Government refusing to ratify the Kyoto Agreement. From July 1999 to June…
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