May 27 2020
ANIMATIONS HELP ROEBUCK BAY’S MARINE LIFE
A year 5 Kimberley PEAC class has made a series of nifty animations about Roebuck Bay’s marine life. Guest speakers from Roebuck Bay Working Group, Broome Bird Observatory and Broome Seagrass Monitoring shared knowledge and gave students hands on experience with the marine animals for the Science on Broome Coast series »
Migratory Shorebirds Stop motion animation by Taela and Lessie for the
Marine Watch presents Save Dugongs and Seagrass is a claymation by Olivia and Callum.
How to be Croc Wise a claymation about being crocodile wise, by Olivia and Callum.
Save the Snubfins a lego animation about Australian snubfin dolphins by Bryn, Cody and Zac.
Nov 8 2019
Shorebird Quest
Shorebird Quest follows Curtis the Curlew on his perilous breeding migration from Siberia to Roebuck Bay through a fusion of Yawuru Country knowledge, musical theatre, puppetry and original music written by Jaime Jackett. Writer and puppeteer Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman said the show celebrates the biodiversity of Roebuck Bay, bringing life to the creatures that exist in its water and mudflats. Shorebird Quest is a co-creation between Theatre Kimberley, Broome Bird Observatory, Parks and Wildlife Service Yawuru Rangers, Nyamba Buru Yawuru Country Managers, five Broome schools and the community.
Made by Paul Bell (Feral Films) and funded by Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program.
Oct 8 2019
State & Territory Coastcare Award
Roebuck Bay Working Group has won the 2019 State & Territory Virgin Coastcare Award
The award focused on the collaborative Keep Our Bay Clean campaign (2005-19) to reduce anthropogenic nutrient sources contributing to Lyngbya majuscula blooms which threaten Roebucks Bay’s biodiversity, indigenous heritage and economic values. The entry is now a contender for a 2020 National Coastcare Award.
Some of the awesome members of the Roebuck Bay Working Group, with Kandy Curran and Dr Alexander Watson (Chairperson) in the foreground.
Thanks to the RBWG Management Committee members who supported the Keep Our Bay Clean projects and grants and Yawuru Rangers who have been involved in all Keep Our Bay Clean projects, along with staff at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Moreover, the Shire of Broome for their collaboration on the McMahon Reserve project to plant the riparian zone of an upper catchment drain with a bush tucker trail.
Special thanks to Grant Pearson who coordinated the first Lyngbya Forum and got Dr Sora Estrella on board to undertake post doctorate studies on the effects of nutrient enrichment on toxic blooms of Lyngbya and benthic invertebrates and migratory shorebirds of the Roebuck Bay Ramsar site. Hydrogeologist Dr Ryan Vogwill, who helped run the Lyngbya forums and supervise four post graduate studies on groundwater and surface water nutrient inputs to Roebuck Bay.
School children planted hundreds of native plants along the McMahon walkway and stormwater drain with help from Yawuru Ranger Curtis Robinson. Kandy Curran
These independent peer reviewed studies were critical drawing attention to RBWG concerns regarding; nutrient seepage into groundwater from the unlined ponds at Broome South Waste Water Treatment Plant, adjacent golf course irrigated with treated wastewater; and the aging network of stormwater drains discharging into Roebuck Bay.
Thank you to our Sponsors: the Shire of Broome who sponsored travel for Kandy Curran to attend the awards, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Inspiring Australia and State NRM.
Sep 26 2019
Wet Season activities in Broome
October 3, 2019
Wet Season activities in Broome
David Murray has worked with Bureau of Meteorology as a Technical Observer in the Kimberley for the last 12 years, during which time he learned how to take lightning photos. A great way to learn all about how to observe and understand Broome’s wet season.
David will speak about weather, answer questions on how to take photos of lightning, what types of lightning there are to take photos of, where storms mainly happen around Broome and the Kimberley, the best direction to travel to the storm, why storms die down when they get to the coast and the settings for your camera!
All participants have a chance to win an amazing photo (30 x 75cm) donated by Richard Young Photography, beautifully framed by Kimberley Kolors.
The Science on the Broome Coast event is an initiative of the Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea unit and sponsored by Inspiring Australia, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, University of Notre Dame, Broome Community Resource Centre and National Science Week.
When October 3, 2019 6-7.30pm
Where The Hall, Notre Dame University, 88 Guy St, Broome
Free Gold coin donations welcome 🙂
Sep 3 2019
Mud & Saltwater Film Fest Premiere
Book tickets now and feel the excitement of the 2019 Mud and Saltwater ‘Premiere Night’ Friday September 13, 2019 (always books out), with the short films on the big screen for the first time. Filmmakers will have a chance to win the ‘Muddy Award’ for the Best in Fest, but… there are so many fantastic films this year!
Sun Pictures is perfect to screen the short films about Roebuck Bay, Broome and the Kimberley region, with the Kimberley rugged scenic and rich in natural heritage and cultural values, there are fascinating, and at times hilarious and perilous stories to be relived through films. What is especially unique about the short films, is that they almost all made by filmmakers who live in the Kimberley region, so its a unique insight into our way of life and values. You may also meet some of the film crew and actors from Mystery Road!!
Thank you to our major Sponsors: Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Sobrane Gallery, Cygnet Bay Pearls, Inspiring Australia and State NRM.
Thank you to donors Broome Betta Electrical, Big Broome-Haa, Broome Bird Observatory, Broome Whale Watching, Camera Electronic, Fitzgerald Photo, Good Cartel, Murranji Photography, Press Play, Shinju Matsuri, Unbound Sound.
Organiser: Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest
Book tickets www.shinjumatsuri.com.au/program/
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All the 2019 entries will be screened with the exception of Saving Seagrass at historic Sun Pictures, and the award winning short film ‘The Secrets of the Kimberley’ shown for the first time in Broome. Audiences will be inspired by the cinematography and photography, and opportunity to see the Kimberley region through the eyes of the people who live in this incredibly beautiful, and at times, tough part of the world. On that note, what is especially unique about the short films, is that they almost all made by local filmmakers who live in the Kimberley region, so its a unique insight into our way of life and values.
Organiser: Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest
Book tickets www.shinjumatsuri.com.au/program/
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Aug 21 2019
Seagrass: Invisible thread that weaves Roebuck Bay together
The Broome Seagrass Monitoring Program is Broome’s most successful citizen scientist program gathering vital information on seagrass health in Roebuck Bay.
Program coordinator, Fiona West and her team will share information and experiences. An informative and entertaining evening guaranteed. Join the team for muffins, tea and coffee at the end of the presentation BYO keep cup.
The Science on the Broome Coast event is an initiative of the Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea unit and sponsored by Inspiring Australia, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, University of Notre Dame, Broome Community Resource Centre and National Science Week.
Where: The Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy St Broome
When: Thursday 22, 6 – 7:30pm
Free: Gold coin donations welcome
Aug 1 2019
The cane toads are coming…now what
September 2, 2019
The Cane toads are coming… now what?
Presenter Dr Georgia Ward-Fear
How has a toad from the Amazon rainforest successfully invaded Australia? Why does it matter? In the length of one human life time, cane toads in Australia have evolved to become bigger, stronger and faster and their invasion is now halfway across the Kimberley and heading our way.
What is happening with populations of our native animals such as goannas, quolls, snakes and crocodiles who eat cane toads and are killed by their poison? Do they recover in the long term? What is being done to decrease the impact of cane toads in the environment?
This talk will cover current research, what you can do to help and the Cane Toad Coalition – a group of organisations and indigenous cultural groups, working together to roll out the biggest Cane toad mitigation strategy to date.
The Science on the Broome Coast event is an initiative of the Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea unit and sponsored by Inspiring Australia, Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, University of Notre Dame, Broome Community Resource Centre and National Science Week.
Where Lotteries House, Lot 642 Cable Beach Rd East, Broome
When 2nd September, 6-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
Jun 17 2019
Flock Oz in July Holiday Program
It’s the best time of year in Broome and Eighty Mile Beach for kids to create a flock of colourful migratory shorebirds and do sand sculpting, as well as other great school holiday activities being run by Parks and Wildlife Service with support from Roebuck Bay Working Group. Thanks to Rangelands NRM and the Federal Government National Landcare Program for their support of the Flock Oz project.
May 2 2019
Giant shorebird puppetry event
As well as puppets, there will be original live music from musical director Jaime Jackett and Hayden Kutze. WoW
On Saturday May 4 at 5.45pm, Roebuck Bay will light up with giant illuminated puppets, storytelling, dance and original music in one of Theatre Kimberley’s biggest collaborative works. Bring friends and family, a picnic, something to sit on and enjoy the event of the year!
The Shorebird Quest is a co-creation between Theatre Kimberley, the Broome Bird Observatory, Parks and Wildlife Services’ Yawuru rangers, Nyamba Buru Yawuru Country managers and local schools.
The puppets are only half of the Shorebird Quest – the other is incredible original live music from magical musical director Jaime Jackett, a bird nerd and musician originally from Canada, co-written with Hayden Kutze. WoW!!
Follow Curtis the Curlew on his migration from Siberia to Broome through a fusion of Yawuru Country knowledge, musical theatre and puppetry.
This project is made possible with support from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund; the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program, supported by Royalties for Regions; Healthway, promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message, and the Broome Community.
Mar 13 2019
Seasonal Climate Forecasting
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