The man known as the “Father of Reconciliation”, Pat Dodson, says a proposed gas precinct north of Broome that has split the local community, looks less and less likely to go ahead.
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Broome Families say NO
March 6, 2012 – 1:33 am
Created by Broome filmmakers, this short film gets to the heart of local concerns about the proposed gas plant near Broome. Locals beg decision makers to consider the social, environmental and cultural effects the precinct would have on the richly historical and multi-ethnic town of Broome.
Browse land grab ‘unlawful’
March 6, 2012 – 1:20 am
Western Australia’s largest proposed resource development, the $30 billion Browse liquefied natural gas development off north-western Australia, has been dealt a blow after the WA Supreme Court determined that state government actions to secure land for a proposed gas hub at James Price Point were unlawful.
Woodside gas plant doubts
March 6, 2012 – 1:09 am
HOPES that Woodside Petroleum will abandon plans to build a massive gas plant near Broome have been boosted by news that a final investment decision on the controversial $30 billion Browse LNG project will be delayed until 2013.
Media Stories and links for December 2011
December 5, 2011 – 7:37 pm
From a landmark Supreme Court case outcome to financial and economic woes slowing down investment decisions, December was a newsworthy month for those interested in the proposed Browse gas hub. Woodside gas plant doubts Peter Ker, Rania Spooner, December 20, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald HOPES that Woodside Petroleum will abandon plans to build […]
Dynamic Melbourne Team Joins STK
November 11, 2011 – 4:37 pm
2011 saw a number of milestones within the Kimberley campaign, from the controversial Kimberley Land Council vote to the formation of the Manari Rd blockade and the quite contentious West Kimberley Heritage Listing. These events sparked a nation-wide reaction amongst the community, politicians and environmental and human rights groups. Save The Kimberley has always been […]
Kimberley national heritage listing announcement
August 31, 2011 – 3:42 am
Today at One Arm Point at the top of the Dampier peninsula in the Kimberley West Australia Tony Burke announced national heritage listing for parts of the West Kimberley. This announcement has been welcomed by most as long overdue recognition of the outstanding and world class natural and cultural values of the Kimberley, including […]
Protest Camp Continues Whilst Locals Celebrate Broome at Cable Beach
July 15, 2011 – 2:50 am
Week 6 of the Blockade: Wed 13 July – Wed 20 July The protest continues – while pre-emptive clearing is occurring a James Price Point community opposition continues and is growing. The video at the bottom of this entry tells the story. Meanwhile, the Broome community is moving to an unprecedented level of action. […]
Competition winner – catalyst for change – letter writing
July 10, 2011 – 10:18 am
A huge thanks to all of you who participated in our Catalyst for Change promotion. Our first winner is ‘MW’ for her timely letter to Minister Burke, reprinted below. We have also reprinted a couple of other excellent entries (also with names changed to initials). We hope this will inspire more people to keep […]
Candlelight Vigil Follows Riot Police Aggression at Blockade
July 9, 2011 – 12:13 pm
Week 5 – Wed 6th to 13th June 2011 What a week. The events of Tuesday the 5th of July will not be forgotten. The way in which over 80 police took a long and disturbing day to literally push the protest blockade out of the way has left a strong impression on […]
