Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, who is responsible for keeping government spending under control, billed taxpayers more than $23,000 for weekend trips to the beach resort town of Broome with his wife over five years.
The final trip to the picturesque town was undertaken two months after the Abbott government delivered its politically toxic... |
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The Federal Government is remaining tight-lipped about whether it will expand the use of a cashless welfare card, amid more reports of people dodging the trial scheme and the restrictions it imposes.
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No decision to extend trial, Department of Social Services says
Broome joins Port Hedland in voicing interest about j... |
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PERTH motorists are paying more for diesel at the pump than drivers in any other capital city.
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And this week six of the 10 most expensive towns for diesel in Australia were in WA. The Kimberley town of Derby topped the list, followed by Meekatharra, Norseman, and Broome.
Alan Cadd, of fuel research firm MotorMouth, said a lack... |
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The Shire of Broome will again host a spectacular free fireworks show and family fun day to celebrate Australia Day in 2017.
This year the alcohol-free Shire of Broome Australia Day Fireworks and Family Fun Day on Thursday 26 January will get underway at 4pm in Lions Pioneer Park at Town Beach, with water slides, bouncy castle, kids' ... |
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In a letter to the editor of the West Australian newspaper recently, a reader reported his negative experience of holidaying in Broome suggesting that Broome is closed for business during the wet season.
We want to be a thriving tourism destination and the business community is working hard to deliver the level of service and experience e... |
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