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Container deposit scheme to start in WA early 2019

Western Australia is set to follow South Australia's lead by introducing a container deposit scheme (CDS) which will allow consumers to get a refund on eligible plastic and aluminium containers. The proposed introduction date is early 2019. Up to 1950, private companies arranged their own refunds for glass bottles. In 1977, South Austral...

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McGowan Government commits $7m to Broome Port

Carnival Australia's cruise ships will return to Western Australia following a commitment by the McGowan Government to fix issues at Broome Port. Dredging at Broome Port will be carried out next year, enabling cruise ships all-tide access. Last year, Carnival Australia told the previous Liberal National Government that it would no longe...

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Willie Creek Pearls makes Elizabeth Quay the Pearl of Perth's tourist destinations

Award-winning tour operators Willie Creek Pearls, have brought their Broome Pearl Farm experience to Perth by introducing Live Pearl Harvest tours at their brand-new Elizabeth Quay premises. "Our new premises at Elizabeth Quay not only embodies who and what we are, but also brings a slice of Broome to Perth to show our...

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Why does Broome pay higher premiums?

This is a question that I have been asked many times since moving to Broome. There are a few reasons why the North West is paying more, the main being the inclement weather and lack of Insurers willing to compete in this space. Currently we have three main Insurers that will look at a property risk above the 26th parallel and those Insure...

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Chamber seeking small businesses to promote for Small Business Day campaign

Saturday 28 October is WA Small Business Day. 97% of all privately owned businesses in WA are small businesses. Small businesses account for one half of private sector industry employment. Nearly half of all jobs in WA are created by the small business sector. The aim of Small Business Day is to celebrate and recognise the con...

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Resounding support for WA's plastic bag ban

Community supports ban on lightweight plastic bags Government recognises the need for a transition period for retailers Western Australians have come out in support of the State's plastic bag ban which will start on July 1, 2018. Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has reported that at the close of consultation, more...

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