Tourism
Broome: Tourist pilot charged with ‘unsafe practices’
A Broome helicopter pilot who takes tourists on scenic flights is charged with “unsafe flying practices”.
These include failure to maintain proper records and failing to make sure his machine is airworthy.
Jetstar to take on Perth-Broome route
Qantas group’s cut price airline Jetstar is considering a Perth-Broome service.
The Australian [read this story]
Tourism: Up-market fishing trip
A review of a 10-day fishing tour of the Kimberley coast, offered by one of several commercial operators.
The Australian [read this story]
Bungle Bungle: New tourist development
The state government is sponsoring the a new “safari camp” at Purnululu National Park.
The facility will be developed by a firm that responded to the government’s call for expressions of interest.
You can read ministers Faragher and Constable’s statement here:
Channel 10 news on tourism and the gas hub
A Channel-10 news item story presenting opinions about the impact a gas hub would have on tourism.
Gas hub ‘good for tourism’ says Premier
Premier Colin Barnett said a study that says a Kimberley gas hub would harm tourism is wrong.
He said it would create more jobs which would mean more people flying, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.
Broome: Gas hub ‘will damage tourism’ says study
A Curtin University study says the proposed Kimberley gas hub would have a negative impact on Broome’s tourism.
The researchers say the damage to the town’s tourism income would be worse than the economic benefits a gas hub would bring.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
Broome: Police seek camel tour arsonist
Police are asking for help to find out who burned valuable camel tour equipment on Thursday night.
The deliberately-lit fire destroyed saddles and other gear belonging to Red Sun Camels, but camels were not harmed.
Broome: Shinju turns 40
Greg Quicke with Sammy the Shinju Dragon. Photo: Greg Quicke
Broome’s Shinju Matsuri festival is forty years old this year.
Festivities kicked off with the float parade last Friday, and will continue til Sunday with a range of community and cultural events you can view here.
Broome: Camel gear destroyed by fire
Camel gear stored in two containers has been destroyed by fire.
Police are treating the loss worth $20,000 as suspicious.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
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