Transport
Man dies on Melbourne – Broome flight
A 77-year-old man died this morning on a Qantas flight from Melbourne, bound for Broome.
Authorities diverted the plane to Adelaide and passengers are to be placed on another plane this afternoon.
Adelaide Now [read this story]
Broome: Frederick Street to close
Part of Frederick Street will close tomorrow morning for line marking.
You can read a shire statement here:
Fitzroy Valley: ‘Human error’ killed pilot
The transport safety bureau says human error killed station owner Jillian Jenyns in her helicopter last year.
The official report, released yesterday, says neither Ms Jenyns nor her aircraft should have flown at night.
Broome: Tourism down 20%
Graeme Campbell
The Herald Sun says Broome has had a 20 percent drop in tourist numbers.
Herald Sun [read this story]
Shire president Graeme Campbell has asked Qantas to reconsider its decision to reduce the number of direct return flights from Sydney and Melbourne.
You can read a shire media release here:
Broome: First live cattle shipment
The first ship has left Broome, laden with live cattle for Indonesia, for the year.
It contains 1100 Christmas Creek cattle.
The West Australian [read this story]
The ABC’s Matt Brann says prices are improving, but still low compared to this time last year.
Perth to Broome airfare cheaper than driving
The Perth to Broome airfare for two people is slightly cheaper than driving, says a new report.
The Murdoch press estimates the petrol it would cost at $352, and two Skywest adult economy airfares as $338.
PerthNow [read this story]
History: The Koombana mystery
On her maiden voyage, a luxury ship pulled out of Port Hedland and never made it to Broome.
In the 100 years since the Koombana went missing with all 157 passengers and crew, nobody has found the wreck.
Brisbane Times [read this story]
People: Korinna Leach
Artist, poet and truckie Korinna Leach caught up with old friends recently at a Tasmanian truck stop.
Korinna used to be based in Fitzroy Crossing.
Big Rigs [read this story]
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