Mothers Day Festival - Fantastic Lineup

Alan Pigram Productions 

presents...

MOTHER'S DAY MUSIC 

FESTIVAL FEATURING 

THE PIGRAM BROTHERS, 

JIMMY BARNES, 

PAUL KELLY, 

SHANE HOWARD, 

THE DINGOES, 

ALEX LLOYD, 

THE BACKSLIDERS

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Broome PCYC Oval, WA

Sun 08 May, 2011

04:00 PM - 10:30 PM

This very special Mothers Day event in Broome will pay tribute to the late Josie Pigram, bringing together a selection of Australia's finest musicians for you and your family to enjoy.

Gates open at 4pm

Featuring:

Pigram Brothers

Jimmy Barnes

Paul Kelly

Shane Howard

The Dingoes

Alex Lloyd

The Backsliders  

 All ages, drug and alcohol free event.

Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the festival and will support the local Broome Schools. Please no BYO. Part proceeds will be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation, Kyle Andrews Foundation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

 ADULTS $80+BF

KIDS (12-18 yrs) $40+BF

KIDS UNDER 12 ARE FREE

Mad!

Monday 18th April the Premiere of Mad Bastards will be showing at Sun Pictures, followed by live music by Alex Lloyd and the Pigrams! Tix $25.http://lnk.ms/LsD4c

Further road updates

Further to the road update this morning, there has been a closure between FITZROY CROSSING and HALLS CREEK  to small vehicles (Open to high clearance 4 WD’s and Trucks only) 
• The section of road between Fitzroy Crossing and the Bayulu Community has suffered flood damage to the shoulders and traffic management has been implemented. Please obey speed restriction signs.

Road Update for the Kimberley

The Great Northern Highway is currently open all the way from Broome through to Kununurra/Wyndham, however caution should be exercised at all floodways. Access restrictions are in place at Bow and Big McPhee bridges - can only cross these 8am-4pm. Check in at the local visitor centre or shire for updated info when travelling. More info http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Pages/Welcome.aspx 


Extract from Main Roads website

Traffic and Road Conditions - Kimberley Region

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Entered: 6/04/2011 7:55:07 AM 4WD Vehicles are recommended on all unsealed roads All motorists are to drive through mentioned areas with caution and obey road signs & traffic management. Note that during the wet season conditions change rapidly, Caution must be exercised at all times. Drive with caution as shoulders are soft due to rainfall Isolated heavy rain has been reported in parts of the Kimberley Region. Driving conditions on the Victoria Highway, Wyndham Spur and Great Northern Highway may become hazardous. Approach all floodways with caution and note that shoulders may be soft. Further information will be provided as information comes to hand. GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY BROOME TO DERBY – OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC - localised flooding - CAUTION due to water over road DERBY TO FITZROY CROSSING – OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC - localised flooding - CAUTION - due to water over road FITZROY CROSSING – HALLS CREEK – OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC • The section of road between Fitzroy Crossing and the Bayulu Community has suffered flood damage to the shoulders and traffic management has been implemented. Please obey speed restriction signs. HALLS CREEK TO WARMUN - OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC HALLS CREEK TO VICTORIA HWY TURNOFF - OPEN WITH ACCESS RESTRICTIONS AT BOW AND BIG McPHEE BRIDGES - DAYTIME ONLY 8.00 AM - 4.00 PM TO ALL TRAFFIC (Refer to Traffic Notice regarding opening of Great Northern Highway Wednesday 6th April 2011) VICTORIA HWY TO WYNDHAM – OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC - localised flooding - CAUTION due to water over road GENERAL • Numerous floodways throughout the Kimberley may have water crossing the road. • Please drive with caution – SLOW DOWN when approaching and proceeding through floodways - Do not cross if depth is not known – Safety comes first. • Roebuck Plains area – expect water over road, sections of road have been damaged and hazard signs are in place, drive with caution. GIBB RIVER ROAD. • Derby – Lennard River - CLOSED TO VEHICLES OVER 3T • Lennard River – Mt Barnett - CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES • Mt Barnett – Kalumburu turnoff - CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES • Kalumburu turnoff to Pentecost River - CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES • Pentecost River – Wyndham turnoff - CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES CAUTION: 130-160kms along western end of the Gibb River Road there has been minor damage to floodways and road. VICTORIA HIGHWAY • Great Northern Highway turn off to WA/NT Border OPEN – Caution advised at all floodways • Roadwork Advice – Kununurra Diversion Dam • Vehicles crossing the bridge should expect delays during daylight hours as one lane will be closed to traffic for extended periods. Traffic lights will be used during the day to allow regular flow of traffic in each direction. Both lanes will be temporarily closed to traffic on occasion throughout the dry season; however traffic management will seek to minimise disruption. • Vehicles intending to carry loads wider than 3.3 metres or taller than 4.5 metres across the bridge during daylight hours need to contact the following AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE ARRIVAL AT THE BRIDGE. Steve Dessent – 0407 029 342 Mark Gough 0429 576 438 or Water Corp. call centre on 13 13 75 LOCAL SHIRE ROADS For information regarding all other roads not mentioned in this report please contact the relevant Shire office: Shire of Broome (08) 9191 3456 Shire of Derby/West Kimberley (08) 9191 0999 Shire of Halls Creek (08) 9168 6007 Shire of Wyndham/East Kimberley (08) 9168 4100 ROADS BEYOND THE WA/NT BORDER For information please refer to the Northern Territory Department of Construction and Infrastructure Road Reporting Service. For recorded information, telephone 1800 246 199 or visit the website: http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/

Hot Deals Accommodation and Tours Broome Accommodation Book Online, Broome Visitor Centre, Broome Tours, Events Activities Car Hire

Hot Deals Accommodation and Tours Broome Accommodation Book Online, Broome Visitor Centre, Broome Tours, Events Activities Car Hire

Weather Update

Due to the rain brought through the Kimberley by the current tropical low, the road between Turkey Creek and Kununurra/Wyndam is currently not accessible. For up to date info, call the Broome Visitor Centre on 08 9195 2200

Beau Bibby's handy 4WD tips - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Beau Bibby's handy 4WD tips - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Extended Wet Season Predicted?

We think the dragonflies may be confused... they're ready for the dry season to start, not sure any one told them that an extended wet season is predicted...


http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201103/s3170187.htm?site=kimberley

King tide inundates Broome - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Here's some photos from that awesome tide we saw on Tuesday! Wow!

King tide inundates Broome - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Go Broome

Go Broome

Flooding in Western Australia : Natural Hazards

Flooding in Western Australia : Natural Hazards

Broome - Climate

Broome - Climate

Art and resilience; Warmun's saving grace - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Art and resilience; Warmun's saving grace - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Kimberley Road Closures

For those looking at travelling through the Kimberley region this weekend, we are expecting more road closures over the next few days. For up to date info call the BVC on 08 9195 2200 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/03/17/3166605.htm?site=kimberley

Jandamarra

Jandamarra is a legend of the Bunuba people. He was only in his mid twenties when he was gunned down in 1897, but in his short life he created a legacy that will never be forgotten. He led one of the longest and most successful campaigns to defend Aboriginal country in Australian history.

In 2008, at the Perth International Arts Festival, Bunuba Films partnered the Black Swan State Theatre Company in co-producing the premiere, sellout season of the Jandamarra stage play, presented in Bunuba, English and Kriol.

In 2011 Bunuba Films are going to “bring Jandamarra home,” by presenting the play at four Kimberley venues in 2011, including a highlight show at the spectacular Windjana Gorge, in the heart of traditional Bunuba country.

Call us on 08 9195 2200 to book your tickets now! 

Cruise Ship Visits to Broome

We are very excited to welcome the Rhapsody of the Sea to Broome today. They dock at 10am and should be around town until late evening.


Broome is lucky enough to have another 27 cruise ships visit this year (not to mention all those lucky people on board who get to visit Broome!)


For a full cruise ship visit schedule for Broome for the next two years, click here:


http://broomevisitorcentre.com.au/pages/cruise-vessels-2010-2011/ 

Broome Happenings

The Broome Happenings is full of lots of goodies today! For those new parents there’s some handy tips on the Paid Parental Leave and avoiding the jealousy factor when you’re having your second child. 

There’s healthy recipes for the kids, detox spa packages for the parents, meal and drink specials for the party animals out there, Broome movie times, restaurant/TV/gig guide and the social pages.

Come in to the Broome Visitor Centre now to pick up your copy! 

Fun Fact of the Day

How Kununurra got its name - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Valentines Day

With Valentines Day just around the corner, we recommend checking out our Hot Deals page for luxury getaways at affordable prices. 

Spoil your loved one and book now;

http://broomevisitorcentre.com.au/campaign.asp

Very Cheeky!

Naked pioneers push boundaries at Cable Beach - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What's On?

What's On in Feb? This is What's On! 


Take an adult art class, learn how to be water wise, buy some fresh produce at the Broome Markets, worship at one of the Sunday Church Services or go dancing on the weekend... More info here! 


http://www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au/events_monthly.asp  

BVC Bingo Numbers

Please see below for the list of Bingo Numbers that have been drawn so far: 

• Tickle Me - 63!
• Three Score and Ten - 70!
• Between the Sticks - 86!
• Often Been Kissed - 17!
• One More Time - 79!
• All but one - 89!
• Now you can vote - 18!
• Three Score - 60!
• Unlucky For Some - 13!
• Christmas Cake - 38!
• Shut the Gate - Number 8!
• Crutch with a flea - 73!
• I love my Mum - 51!
• Chopsticks - 6!
• Never Been Kissed - sweet 16! 
• Make them wait - 58!
• Time for tea - 83!
• Stuck in a Tree - 53! 
• Halfway There - 45!
• Brighton Line - 59!
• You're Doing Fine - 29!
• Seven Dozen - 84!
• Bang on the drum - 71!
• One Little Snake - 5!
• Weeks in a Year - 52!
• Dinner Time - Number 9!
• Bakers Bun - 61!

We hope you're doing well! Remember, first one to get Bingo gets a voucher to use at the Broome Visitor Centre*

*conditions apply

Broome - Employment

Live in Broome? Love the Kimberley? Want to share your passion for the North West? Then why haven't we heard from you? Positions available now!http://lnk.ms/K5xvl

Nearly there, all but one, todays number is 89!

BVC Bingo

Our number for today is 79!


Do you want a BVC Bingo card? Email us marketing@broomevisitorcentre.com.au

Broome - Download our Brochure

The new Broome February guide is up - check it out here; http://broomevisitorcentre.com.au/pages/download-our-brochure/

Broome - Employment

Broome - Employment

Love Broome? Have a passion for tourism? Want to share your love of the Kimberley? Then we want to hear from you! Great job opportunities here; http://broomevisitorcentre.com.au/pages/employment-in-broome/

Todays BVC Bingo Number is Often Been Kissed 17!!!

Order your 2011 Colours of Broome NOW

Our 2011 Colours of Broome arrived today! This document covers what to see and do in Broome, where to stay, and heaps of info about our local businesses. Order your copy by entering your details here:http://lnk.ms/K1tT3

Between the Sticks - 86! That is our second number for today - 86. Hope you're doing well!

Tough, tasteless, fatty meat bringing in the tourists. 24 Jan 2011. Rural Online. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Tough, tasteless, fatty meat bringing in the tourists. 24 Jan 2011. Rural Online. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

And one of todays numbers is - Three Score and Ten 70! The number is 70

And the first number for BVC Bingo is Tickle Me 63!

BVC Bingo Terms and Conditions

Players may join in the game at any time by emailing marketing@broomevisitorcentre.com.au. A bingo card will then be issued via email. Only one ‘BVC Bingo’ card is allowed per person. Bingo numbers will be announced each day on “Go Broome” facebook, twitter, myspace and blogspot. To win, the player must cross out each number as it is announced online. Once the player has crossed out a whole line (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) the player must email marketing@broomevisitorcentre.com.au to advise that they have “Bingo”. The Broome Visitor Centre will check the validity of the players bingo card against the numbers which have been drawn out. Once the bingo card has been validated by the Broome Visitor Centre, the game is finished. The winner receives a $20 for bookable product at the Broome Visitor Centre, which is redeemable when spending $200 or more at the Broome Visitor Centre. Voucher can be used on any accommodation, tour, car hire or event that is bookable through the Broome Visitor Centre. Voucher is valid for 12 months from date of issue.  People employed by the Broome Visitor Centre and relatives of employees at the Broome Visitor Centre are excluded from playing BVC Bingo. 

BVC Bingo Coming Soon

An exciting new game will be starting on Monday at the Broome Visitor Centre:


BVC Bingo!


This will give locals, intra- and interstate visitors and international visitors the chance to have some fun and win great prizes. 


For more info - watch this space!

Oprah Show

Wasn’t the Oprah show last night an amazing showcase of some of the sites of Australia? We know that if Oprah had come to the Kimberley, we would be able to show her beaches that would blow her mind, wildlife that would amaze her, gorges to dazzle her, and a true show of Aussie spirit. \

We are very proud to be part of the Great Land of Oz, and loved seeing our Eastern neighbours  on TV last night. 

A Must Do This Summer!

A must do during summer is to see the amazing waterfalls and spectacular greenery of the Kimberley. Travel the region during your exclusive light plane, and visit areas that are currently inaccessible by road. 

Marvel at the waterfalls cascading into gorges and inland rivers, experience the red pindan of the desert, the green of the tropical summer vegetation, the blue of the Indian Ocean and the pristine white sands of the Kimberley coastline all at once.

Be the envy of your friends once they see the places you have traveled, the sites you have seen and the areas you have experienced, once you have traveled the Kimberley by air!

Check out our scenic flights here

Top Ten Things to Do in Broome

Nominate your top Broome/Kimberley experience... then we'll reveal our top 10 things to do as booked by visitors in 2010... see if your experience is in our top 10!


This could include camping, fishing, flying, swimming, whatever! Let us know!

For more info on Things to See and Do in Broome, check out: 


http://broomevisitorcentre.com.au/pages/things-to-see-do/

What to do in Broome

Don't know what to do in Broome when it's raining? Check out some ideas on our "Other Things to See and Do in Broome" Page. Or pop in and see us! 


www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au/pages/other-attractions/

Help Spot a Feral

Help keep Australia's Feral population down - check out ABC's website on reporting a feral 


http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/01/04/3093947.htm?site=kimberley&ref=fb-top3-kimb
erley-regional-landing

Wet New Year

After a wet and exciting weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology is showing not much rain for Broome this morning, so get yourself outside and enjoy it. 


Some ideas on how to spend your time enjoying the weather:

• Check out the tidal pools on Cable Beach
• Search for the Dinosaur Footprints (tide dependant)
• Go on a photographic expedition around Riddell Beach
• Trek the Broome Heritage Trail
• Explore one of Broome's Museums
• Wander through Chinatown
• Throw a line off the Broome Jetty

For weather updates, check out;
www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR173.loop.shtml#skip