Management at the luxury El Questro resort in the Kimberley is confident they will be able to rebuild in time for the 2017 tourist season.
A fire burning through the East Kimberley has damaged up to 30 tented cabins, staff accommodation, and maintenance sheds at Emma Gorge Resort, part of the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park.
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Broome and the Kimberley are well known, throughout the world for many things, including the art which emanates from our region.
Here at the Chamber we are very aware of the fact that Broome's artists and artisans are small business owners. The recent "Artist Spark" event, which was a great success, is testimony to the cr... |
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The Lockup Cafe has launched its Christmas catering campaign offering free venue hire with catering orders.
Rather than a set catering menu, Gavin from the Lockup consults individuals about what style of food they like, how it should be served and their budget to ensure they meet expectations each time.
This flexibility has been a suc... |
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According to an ABS study conducted in 2014, 45% of Australians between the ages of 16-85 will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. It is also a fact that 1 in 5 Australians have taken time off work in the last 12 months due to feeling mentally unwell. In the last decade it has become clear to Kimberley Personnel that this ... |
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"PICKY" jobseekers are leaving WA restaurants and bars with a shortage of workers, despite the state having the second highest jobless rate in the country.
Local venues are resorting to hiring kitchen and wait staff from Asia, Europe and the Americas.
The shortage comes despite WA's unemployment rate hitting 6.3 per cent.
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