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BCCI Welcomes New Board Members

Record numbers attended that Annual General Meeting of the Chamber on Thursday, 24th November.  Hosted at the Mangrove Hotel, the meeting highlighted the success of the Chamber over the past year. New Board Members were welcomed:
Susan Bergesen from Nyamba Buru Yawru
Craig Kelmar from the Mercure Hotel
Gerard Petrov from Kimberley Ou...

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Market Report with Paul Wareing - December 1, 2016

There seems to have been a waning of interest in trading the Trump effect in the US as three weeks have now passed since that momentous day. The US Dollar edged higher and the stock market attained record highs.  A faint hope that OPEC come to an agreement to restrict production and boost the oil price seemed to fade over the weekend...

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Bullying, controversy dog Broome Aboriginal heritage case

It's hard to know if the WA Department of Aboriginal Affairs could get into any more strife, with staff reporting high levels of workplace bullying and intense controversy this week over DAA's handling of Aboriginal heritage in the tourist town of Broome. The government agency responsible for delivering services to indigenous people ...

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Barnett criticises bureaucracy in Broome

WA's Premier Colin Barnett has criticised his own government's Aboriginal Affairs department for considering Broome for a heritage listing without properly informing locals. There have been warnings from Broome Shire president Ron Johnston that locals are angry it will block development in the coastal tourist town and damage the econ...

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Prof. Ray Wills to give technology workshop in Broome - Dec 5

One of the nation's leading figures in future technology is coming to Broome in a must-attend workshop to help business understand how to use digital platforms to their best advantage. Titled Kimberley-Go, Prof. Wills will demonstrate how social media and augmented reality can build a business. Ray was recognised as one of the Top...

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How will changes to the 457 visa affect Broome business?

As the government explains its new skilled worker visa program, the Broome Chamber considers what impact this might have on businesses in Broome and the Kimberley. The current 457 visa's will be abolished in replacement of the new temporary skills shortage visa in 12 months, March 2018, and all employees already operating under the 45...

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