Category Archives: Broome

What Compulsory Acquisition Really Means

An open letter explains that despite Premier Barnett’s latest rhetoric, his compulsory acquisition leaves very little chance for development at James Price Point.


Woodside Decision a Great Outcome

The abandonment of plans for a gas hub at James Price Point (Walmadan) is an enormous win for the heritage and environment of the area, the community of Broome, and all of the Kimberley.


Greens’ Show Points to Gas Hub Rejection

Save The Kimberley Media Release describes the significance of the way the Kimberley voted in the recent WA election.


The Tipping Point for the Broome Community…

The WA State government’s recent approval to damage sacred burial sites incenses Broome and the wider community, as the destruction would precede final approvals and a final investment decision.


Woodside granted the right to disturb sacred Aboriginal sites near Broome

  TIM CLARKE From: AAP January 15, 2013 5:54PM   WA Premier Colin Barnett at James Price Point, north of Broome, where Woodside has been given permission to disturb Aboriginal sacred sites.    Source: The Australian   THE West Australian government has sparked immediate protests after granting resources giant Woodside the right to disturb Aboriginal […]


Gas saviour now a pipe dream for Premier Colin Barnett

  Premier Colin Barnett yesterday warned the multinational consortium behind the $40 billion gas hub at James Price Point that they ”don’t own” the gas riches off WA.   by: John FlintFrom: The Sunday TimesJanuary 12, 2013 7:15PM   Source: News Limited   COLIN Barnett is desperately clinging to his dream of a $40 billion […]


“Law Below the Top Soil” – Just Released

Dr. Peter Botsman’s concise history of the flawed proposal to develop Browse Gas at James Price Point is now available publicly for the first time. Download it here.


The Kimberley: The Right Thing or Ka-Ching?

Esteemed businessman Geoffrey Cousins challenges the doyens of industry and government on their proposed gas plant at James Price Point. —— Meanwhile, Woodside chairman, Michael Chaney lashes back.