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Shire: Browse decision unfortunate for Broome

Today's decision by the Browse Joint Venture not to progress the project at this time is unfortunate for Australia and WA, and especially for the Kimberley in tough economic times, according to Broome Shire President, Ron Johnston. "While the Shire of Broome is disappointed with the decision, it understands the Joint Venture Part...

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Woodside: We remain committed to the earliest commercial development of Browse resources

On 22 March 2016 following the completion of front-end engineering and design (FEED) work, the BJV participants decided not to progress further with the floating LNG development concept selected at FEED entry in June 2015. The BJV participants are now preparing a new work program for assess and concept select phase activities. It is antic...

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Tidal shift in Kimberley economy but long term outlook is good

ABC Kimberley's Vanessa Mills offers a special hour long look at the Kimberley's economic position, the cycles it's been through and what the future could be. ABC Kimberley's Vanessa Mills spoke to: Commerce Minister Michael Mischin, Chamber Minerals & Energy Chub Witham, 2 young people made redundant and now leaving, UWA ...

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Barton Deakin briefing on federal parliament summons

This week the Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, announced that the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retr'd), has summonsed the Federal Parliament to sit for an additional session beginning Monday, 18 April. The Prime Minister also announced that the 2016/17 Budget would be relea...

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Dawn princess to arrive 11.45; no shuttle to Cable Beach

The first cruise ship to dock in Broome for the 2016 season will be the Dawn Princess tomorrow.   Its arrival has been brought forward with the first bus expected to drop off at the Roey 11.45am.   Due to a change in plans from the cruise ship agents, the Cable Beach drop off will not happen tomorrow howeve...

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Crop research project aims to grow farm profit

An $11.7 million agricultural research project will investigate cropping systems for growing cotton, grain and forage in the Ord Valley. The Northern Australia Crop Research Alliance received $3 million last week towards the initiative after a successful application by the Ord River District Cooperative for the grant. The Federal mone...

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