Regional air travel to some of WA's key destinations has fallen dramatically since January last year.
The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics reported flights between Perth and Broome had experienced a 29.2 per cent drop, with only 15,400 passengers making the flight in January 2017.
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Official talks have started on the possibility of expanding the cashless debit card trial into Broome.
A Federal Department of Social Services officer was in town earlier this month for discussions with community leaders, liquor outlets and various organisations.
Most generally supported the measure but some questions were raised over... |
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A Broome business has been announced as the official hotel partner to a major sporting event on Cable Beach that is expected to attract thousands of people and bolster the local economy.
The Mangrove Hotel has teamed up with the 2017 Airnorth Cable Beach Polo as hub and hotel partner and will also sponsor its own team for the big weekend ... |
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New West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has urged the prime minister to "show some backbone" and change the GST carve-up, saying agreement with all other state and territories is not necessary.
Malcolm Turnbull can make the decision himself and stop WA being dudded under the current distribution formula, Mr McGowan says.
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Mark McGowan: "I am proud to present to you WA Labor's Plan for the Kimberley. It's a plan that focuses on the things that really matter to local families jobs, health and education.
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In Josie Farrer, the people of the Kimberley have an outstanding local candidate who is working hard to get a better deal for her commun... |
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