The government has announced an extension of JobKeeper, along with changes to the current employee eligibility rules. You can find full details of the announcement here. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES – IMPORTANT CHANGE TAKING EFFECT IMMEDIATELY The government has made a change to the rules around…
Now the travel restrictions have eased, we are seeing increased visitors to the Kimberley region. We have experienced the demand to visit the Kimberley region, and now it is time to see how businesses and tourism operators are fairing. The Broome Tourism Recovery…
The McGowan Government has unveiled a $110.9 million package for the Kimberley region as part of the WA Recovery Plan, to drive economic and social recovery, and create a pipeline of local jobs. The Kimberley Recovery Plan is focused on getting locals…
Chinatown Ladies Night is happening FRIDAY August 7! Fun Fun Fun! Ladies, it’s time to frock up and head into Chinatown for a huge night of instore promotions and activities, entertainment, food and bubbles! Ladies’ Night is back for the…
The West Australian Government has unveiled $2.7 billion in new stimulus spending designed to boost the state’s economy, with a focus on renewable energy and building maintenance among other areas. A total of 21 sectors have been pegged for stimulus, including health…
When Craig Faulkner arrived in Broome late last year to take up his role as CEO Kimberley Ports, he stated that one of his goals is to work closely with the local community. There are many ways Craig and his team are…
Unless a vaccine is found very soon, the 2020 Year of COVID-19 could well turn out to be the first of several years where COVID-19 continues to impact our lives and our businesses. If so, we will have to learn to adapt…
Three Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry groups are set to benefit from a new initiative launched by Horizon Power, which will support the post COVID-19 economic recovery of small businesses throughout regional Western Australia. Broome and Derby Chamber of Commerce and…
The Kimberley Ports Authority (KPA) is seeking to appoint of preferred suppliers and update pricing for the trade groups listed below. These trade groups provide a range of services across KPA property and facilities and are services that are not part of…
Results from the fifth survey in our continuing series on the impact of COVID 19 on businesses in regional WA indicate that as we see more easing of restrictions and move towards a new way of doing business in regional WA, confidence in…
