Mar 13 2019
Love a natter about the weather? Well BOM is coming to Broome to present a free Q & A forum on Seasonal Climate Forecasting and Key Climate Drivers for northern Australia.
The presenters, Dr Matt Wheeler from the Bureau of Meteorology, Dr Chelsea Jarvis & David Cobon from the University of Southern Queensland and Jardine Macdonald from Local Climate Mate, are at the forefront of climate forecasting and research so the forum will be fascinating.
When April 1, 2019 6-7.30pm
Where The Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy St, Broome
Free Put on by Rangelands NRM & Science on Broome Coast
Nov 27 2018
December 15, 2018
‘LEARN TO MAKE SHORT FILMS WITH AN IPHONE’
This is the second workshop to help you make a short film with in iPhone or iPad. Filmmaker Brad Turton makes and edits his films on his iPhone, so he’s the man to teach you, with considerable experience in the film industry, including acting, directing and filmmaking. The Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest wants to help you make and improve your films, so are offering workshops prepare you for the 2019 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest. The short films needs to have links to the natural, cultural and heritage values of Roebuck Bay and Kimberley WA. Check out the films from 2015, 2017 and 2018 to get an idea of just how far you can go! A good motto, is keep them family friendly 🙂
Where Broome Community Resource Centre, 40 Dampier Terrace, Chinatown
When December 15, 2018
Free 🙂
Register info@mudandsaltwater.org.au
Nov 27 2018
Due to popular demand, we are running this workshop again. Working with minimal gear and preparation for absolute beginners to experienced video shooters. With practical demonstrations using a smartphone. Led by Matthew Adams, winner of ‘Best Documentary’ and ‘Best in Fest in the 2018 Mud and SAltwater Short Film Fest.
Where Community Resource Centre, 40 Dampier Terrace, Chinatown
When December 8, 2018 from 1-3pm
Free 🙂
Register info@mudandsaltwater.org.au
Nov 21 2018
Thinking making a documentary for the 2019 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest? Matthew Adams will lead a FREE filmmaking workshop Saturday November 24th, 1-3pm, Lotteries House, Broome. Matthew won ‘Best Documentary’ & ‘Best in Fest’ in the 2018 Mud & Saltwater Short Film Fest so he’s the man to help you
‘STORYTELLING IN THE COMMUNITY – TIPS AND TRICKS TO A SUCCESSFUL DOCUMENTARY SHORT WORKING WITH MINIMAL GEAR AND PREPARATION – FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED VIDEO SHOOTERS – WITH PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS USING A SMARTPHONE.’
Where Lotteries House, 620 Cable Beach Road, Broome
When Saturday November 24, 2018
Free 🙂
Register info@mudandsaltwater.org.au
Nov 20 2018
In 2015, a committed group of Indigenous saltwater managers from communities along the Kimberley coastline came together, with support from the WA Marine Science Institution, to deliver the ground breaking Kimberley Indigenous Saltwater Science Project.
With a charter of supporting best practice marine monitoring, research and management across the Kimberley, ISWAG plays an important role in Indigenous management of saltwater Country in our region.
Where The Hall, University of Notre
Dame, 88 Guy St Broome
When Wed Nov 28, 6 – 7:00pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
Oct 31 2018
Inspired to make a short film with an iPhone or iPad? Well here’s your opportunity… Brad Turton will lead a FREE iPhone filmmaking workshop Saturday afternoon 1-3pm (Nov 3, 2018) at Lotteries House (room out back). Georgie Barnes will help too. Four films entered in the 2018 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest were shot on iPhones .
Register here info@mudandsaltwater.org.au and if coming, please download the free iMovie App (you should already have it on your phone), be sure your IOS is up to current with updates, and bring your iPhone and or iPad.
Oct 30 2018
October 9, 2018
SAWFISH STORIES FROM ‘TEAM SAWFISH’
Scientists and Nyikina Mungala Rangers will provide a fascinating presentation and Q & A on sawfish in the Fitzroy River, Kimberley WA.
Where The Mangrove Hotel
47 Carnarvon Street, Broome
When Friday, November 9, 6 – 7:30pm
Free
More www.likenowhereelse.org.au/sawfish_stories
Oct 16 2018
Eciting news… The 2018 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest will be rescreened Sat Oct 20 at Sun Pictures and include all entries – woohoo!! There were a lot of great short films entered in 2018 that didn’t get shown, so it’s going to lots of fun seeing them all on the big screen. The Decision, by Brad and Georgie Barnes will be in the mix 🙂
Tickets on sale at Twin Cinemas/Sun Pictures for $10. Thanks Paul and Louisa from Sun Pictures.
SATURDAY, OCT 20, 8.15PM ALL TICKETS $10
Sep 20 2018
September 26, 2018
MICROBLITZ: CITIZEN SCIENCE TO DIG!
With the help of MicroBlitz citizen scientists, Professor Andy Whitely is mapping the biodiversity, abundance and distribution of microbes in WA’s ancient and unique soils.
Professor Whiteley will discuss the purpose and potential of the MicroBlitz project, then show a chapter of Deborah Koons Garcia’s film, ‘Symphony of the Soil’. Drawing on ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, ‘Symphony of the Soil’ gently unfurls the miracles and mysteries of the ground beneath our feet.
Where The Hall, University of Notre
Dame, 88 Guy St Broome
When Wed Sept 26, 6 – 7:30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More Info www.roebuckbay.org.au/science-on-the-broome-coast-series/list-of-presentations-from-the-2018-series/
Aug 16 2018
September 8-9, 2018
BIRDLIFE AUSTRALIA CONGRESS & CAMPOUT
As part of the Broome Bird Observatory’s 30thanniversary celebrations, there is a wonderful event coming up that will be unashamedly, all about the southwest Kimberley coastal environment, but not solely about shorebirds.
The majority of speakers will be local but there will also be some excellent visiting presenters as well.
Please come and support the Broome Bird Observatory in their 30th year.
Birdlife Australia Congress
Where The Mangrove Hotel
47 Carnarvon Street, Broome
When September 8, 2018
Register broome@birdlife.org.au
(08) 9193 5600
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