In 1990 Chris Nisbet towed his boat from Melbourne to Broome to compete in the Broome's Billfish Classic which this year (2018) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Would you travel 5,200kms to go fishing? Chris Nisbet did and here's his story.
It was 1977, I was just back from a year overseas and ....
All of the elements of the show seem to weave together to create a tapestry which is quintessentially 'Broome'.
Jack & Vicki Burton came to the Kimberley in the mid 80s.
I thought it was about time I went back to being a vet. I caught up with Dave Morrell, the local veterinarian to see if he had some work and though he had nothing at the time he asked where I was staying.
Last year I went to the Mud and Saltwater Film Festival held in Broome. I was fascinated by the images I saw of our Wet Season storms. Most people visit during the Dry and miss out on the electrifying storms of the Wet Season. Richard Young was the photographer and I was curious to find out more about his unusual passion.
Find out about the Bardi Jawi Rangers and their work up the Dampier Peninsula.
I know nothing about football (yes I am an Aussie) so I thought my education was lacking as I know the footy season in Broome is very popular.
The race course is in an excellent location, surrounded by the Indian Ocean
I'm almost half way through a two week tour of Beijing, China as part of a massage study...
The Broome Ukulele Band started in January 2012 and swelled to over 20 players
Julie & Geoff Weguelin moved to Broome in 2003.
Gwen Jones is a FIFO midwife in the Kimberley and beyond. She has retired but keeps getting pulled back to work.
In 1992 a handful of people with a passion for Opera thought it would be wonderful to bring Opera to Broome.
In 2008 the Sailmaker's Shed - an old, decrepit shack - received a demolition order .....
This group of Indigenous women are crazy about textiles and textile design.
The Big Issue magazine is a fortnightly, independent magazine that is sold on the streets by homeless, marginalised and disadvantage people.
Adam Morrow is a modern day pearl diver in Broome. Find out about his working day.
Milliner Felicity Brown is an unassuming fashion queen.
The most beautiful lady of the Australian seas has to be mother Dugong. She has a large buxom figure, tipping the scales at 450kg of pure curvy softness. Add to this exquisite feminine form a pair of large juicy lips and sultry eyes and we have a lady irresistible to men and male Dugong alike.
In 2012 Broome artist Claire Beausein decided to branch out and further develop her skills
Imagine the huge sense of relief you would feel, if in trouble at sea, as a rescue boat approaches to give you a hand. Broome Sea Rescue receives over 60 calls for help each year from people who are in trouble on the water. Problems range from a small fuel issue to fatal accidents, and everything in between. It is all run by volunteers.
To me, there is nothing more iconically Australian than a Surf Life Saver.
Incredible Edible is a community initiative that aims to increase access to locally grown food, share knowledge and skills and bring people together.
Having lived in Broome for over 20 years you begin to gain a growing appreciation....
If you visit the Courthouse Markets on a Saturday you will see the stall of Kimberley Wildlife. Usually there are a few joeys in their bags and they sell merchandise to fundraise so these joeys can be rehabilitated back to the wild
Just south of Broome is an area that is open for to the tourist for exploration. Check it out.
Jen Hall went on the walk in 2016 and tells us of her experience on this journey along the Lurajarri Trail.
Female curiosity got the better of me so I dropped into the Broome Men's Shed to see what they actually get up
Jason Fowler writes about the mating habits of a mud crab. They apparently are very romantic.
Robyn Siedel is a bus driver with the Town Bus Service in Broome. She has worked with them for over 14 years.
Rusty Dredge grows Jack-o-lanten pumpkins for the Halloween Festival for the Australian market.
Buying local produce ensures you're getting the freshest possible. Much of what we eat in Broome has travelled thousands of kilometres to reach our table. David Appleby is passionate, enthusiastic and he learned a new skill later in life. He invited me to visit his hives on Roebuck Station and learn more about bees and honey.
The RFDS have opened up a facility in Broome. The first regional one in 50 years to be built!
SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) Broome rehomes dogs, cats, puppies and kittens
The Gibb Challenge is a socially competitive 700-kilometre team relay event raising community awareness and money for charity. In 2016 their Principal Beneficiary is Sirens of Silence - supporting our triple zero heroes.
Last year I went to the Leading Edge Computers Cable Beach Triathlon as an observer only! I am always interested when something new is happening in Broome.
Four girls got together and created the Team Allure and fished the Broome Billfish Competition in July 2015.
If one fish is the heart and soul of Broome it has to be the Bluebone. They are so charismatic and abundant, the Pigram brothers even sing about Bluebone coming on the bite!
No road too long, No mud too thick, No dust too dense, No bum too numb!!!!
With the introduction of indentured Asian Labour to Broome in the early 20th century, so too came the foods and recipes
I recently visited Chelonia Broome which is a voluntary backyard facility that cares for sick turltes,
Trish Pepper is the type of person who makes you feel you should stop procrastinating and just do it! Her enthusiasm is contagious and she might just inspire you to have a go.
This is a very brief story of a woman that has created all forms of art and ended up welding amazing sculptures.
I first met Dave Dureau in 2002 when I had flown into Freshwater Cove in the seaplane....
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