Roebuck Bay Working Group in Broome, Western Australia | Environmental conservation organisation

Roebuck Bay Working Group

Locality: Broome, Western Australia

Phone: +61 400 003 864

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25.01.2022 An awesome ethical business - have a well deserved break

24.01.2022 Another great school Holiday program about to start. Once again we are teaming up with Parks and Wildlife Service for another Shorebird activity! Join us and help us celebrate Broome's beautiful shorebirds and be part of a Wall of Wings Display! Thursday 1st October 2:30 to 4pm Broome Youth and Families Hub 22 Louis St.... Hope to see you there! See more

23.01.2022 Sand Bubbler Crab’s (Scopimera inflata) tiny sand balls (they extract food particles from the sand) are centred around a small burrow, into which the owner swiftly retreats if it detects potential danger. These two must be feeling a bit of silly season stress

23.01.2022 Birdwatching legend Adrian Boyle Is also a frog watching legend photographer. Ady has generously shared photos of the 13 frogs in the Broome region. This will have us on frog watch from here on, come on the rain Thanks Ady

22.01.2022 Let’s see if FB can be used for good? Do you hate seeing plastic in the ocean or at the beach? If yes, please consider throwing some spare change at this very cool project?... James Brown, third generation pearl farmer, marine biologist has been nominated to participate in the Take 3 for the Sea CEO annual cleanup event this year!! We all know that millions of tonnes of plastic are going into the sea each year and how great is it to finally see some initiatives to slow that down and possibly even turn it around. As with everything the best way to make transformational change is through education and that’s what I really like about this project. Imagine engaging 1 Million kids about the issues of plastic in the ocean, there are so many brilliant things being created by young crew these days that I just know they will come up with new solutions to these problems. So I will lead by example, and on the 20th November, I will go to the muddy smelly places where most people avoid, along with other Central Coast business owners, to help clean the Tuggerah Lakes foreshore. Last year in 45 minutes, they collected over 200kgs of waste! If you want to help out too, you can participate by following Take 3’s simple method taking 3 pieces of rubbish away with you every time you visit the ocean. You can also donate to the cause and help me reach the top of the leader board! Click link below and select my name from the dropdown menu. https://www.ceocleanup.com/fundraise/ All money raised helps Take 3 from the Sea deliver education programs in schools, surf clubs and communities around Australia. Their goal is to educate 1 million school children by 2023! You all know that I am (Janes) is a little competitive..... I would love to win and raise the most money so don’t be tight?

21.01.2022 Great photos by Adrian Boyle on board BroomeWhaleWatching this morning. Australian Snubfin Dolphin and Dugong WoW, Roebuck Bay is such a jewel for Broome, look after it and keep your boat speed below 5 knots if you see nearshore dolphins or dugong.

20.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: The super popular Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest will screen on June 4-5 in 2021 to celebrate World Environment Day. Film Freeway will open on January 1, 2021 for entries (Film Freeway) on the Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest website. www.mudandsaltwater.org.au Filmmakers of any level are invited to submit a short film to 5 minutes including credits. As Australian actor Aaron Pedersen said in 2019, everyone has a short story and we should all have a go at ...telling it through short film and not worry about a lack of filmmaking experience at the outset. Short film entries need to fit one of the categories below: ROEBUCK BAY (WA) Drama/Narrative - Actors, lights, cameraaction Documentary - Non-fiction & documenting an aspect of reality Science Short - With a science edge Comedy - Can your short film make someone laugh? Animation - Using claymation to computer generated imagery Music - Integrating song and imagery BROOME (WA) About Broome, with a focus on the natural, cultural or heritage values (any genre) KIMBERLEY CALLING (WA) About the Kimberley with a focus on the natural, cultural or heritage values (any genre) Thanks to our major sponsors: Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government National Landcare Program, Sobrane Gallery, Cygnet Bay Pearls, Inspiring Australia and Broome Whale Watching. Thanks to our donors Broome Betta Electrical, Broome Bird Observatory, Camera Electronic, Feral Films, Good Cartel, Mark Jones Films, Murranji Photography, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media, Press Play, Unbound Sound and the University of Notre Dame. See more

19.01.2022 THE NEW BEACH BOYS: MUSIC FOR FISH If you were going to charm a fish with a mixtape, what would you play? University of Exeter marine biologist Tim Gordon has the answer. Tim recorded healthy Australian coral reefs and played them in dying reefs to lure fish species back.... For now, it’s just a proof of concept. We’ve shown we can do it. One day, we may be able to target specific fish species by mimicking their calls, says Tim.

18.01.2022 Parts of Roebuck Plains transform into a wetlands after heavy rain, attracting an incredible diversity of wildlife. The wildlife in the Kimberley region is remarkable and we need to look after it forever and a day.

17.01.2022 Over the last few months we have been promoting the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology (ANSTO) Shorebird Poster Competition among Broome primary students, years 3 to 6. In the past this competition has been restricted to the eastern states but this year it was decided to run nationwide. With Broome being the 'Shorebird capital of Australia' we definitely had to be involved!! The aim of the competition is to create public awareness for shorebirds. Entries have now close...d and have been sent to ANSTO in NSW for judging. Broome has submitted 18 entries and these were displayed at the last Science on the Broome Coast presentation. Partnering with the Broome Bird Observatory, these entries will be involved in a local competition as well, with category winners receiving a Mangrove Tour family pass. Winners for the local comp will be announced the 1st September. To help students understand why Broome is such a special place for Shorebirds, Lindall Kidd, Migratory Shorebird Program Officer for Birdlife Australia organised an online presentation - https://drive.google.com//1uqWuUrcrVOn1l4Luv0ha3YzI_X/view Copies of the posters are on display at the Broome Library for everyone to see! Many, many thanks to Birdlife Australia and Lindall Kidd for her efforts, the Broome Bird Observatory for donating the local prizes, Kimberley Parks and Wildlife service for their support and Inspiring Australia for funds allowing the Science on the Broome Coast Series to happen!

17.01.2022 Another successful Science on the Broome Coast presentation last night bought to you by Roebuck Bay Working Group and Yawuru Land and Sea Unit. Our resident reviewer Taryn Ryan provides a fun account of Jenna's wonderful presentation. Thanks Taryn and a huge thank you to Jenna Hounslow from the Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University! Thanks to the Harry Butler Institute and Broome Whale Watching for the generous donation of a Whale Watching Tour for two, door prize for th...e evening. Thanks to Inspiring Australia, Kimberley Parks and Wildlife Unit, Rangelands NRM, Broome Community Resource Centre and Notre Dame University.

16.01.2022 Work progressing well with the Town Beach mud critter project. Artist will be working early Sunday mornings for the next few weeks - drop in and say hi!

16.01.2022 It is Seagrass Monitoring time once again! 28th February to 3rd March. One afternoon session and three early morning sessions available to join. This is your chance to experience the sun rising, lighting up the mudflats all around you - a very special treat!

16.01.2022 This event is supported by the WA Parks Foundation as part of 'Spring into Parks'. We can't wait to show you Broome's birds on 26th September. Remember please book if you wish to camp or stay the night before.

15.01.2022 To add to the excitement, Stephen Pigram will play a few songs at intermission at Friday night's Premiere (June 4) of the 2021 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest at Sun Pictures. More good news, there are still tickets for both nights June 4-5 for the 2021 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest http://www.ticketebo.com.au/mud-and-saltwater-short-film-fe "How to make Saltfish" Paul Bell

15.01.2022 Had a wonderful time during the spring tides on Roebuck Bays intertidal mudflats. Lots of invertebrates, shorebirds and terns and the seagrass meadows lush with growth.

15.01.2022 The colours, the wildlife, the seagrass, the bird rich mudflats, Roebuck Bay is the most extraordinary embayment. Look after it Broomies and don't take it for granted. Kandy Curran

14.01.2022 Early morning birdwatching event at the Broome Bird Observatory - Treat yourself to an early morning on beautiful Roebuck Bay.

13.01.2022 Not sure what is going on with sharing posts, sometime the post seems to disappear!? So take 2 - Work progressing well with the Town Beach mud critter project. Artist will be working early Sunday mornings for the next few weeks - drop in and say hi!

13.01.2022 TURTLE NESTING SEASON!

11.01.2022 Thanks Broome Whale Watching, can’t wait to watch this doco, and yes, looking after our oceans and bays and rivers and wetlands is incredibly necessary!

11.01.2022 The local winners of the ANSTO Shorebird Poster Competition have been decided! Congratulations to Bethany for her Black-fronted Dotterel entry and Willow for her Curlew Sandpiper entry. ******A very special congratulations to Willow who also received a "Commended Entry" Certificate in the national competition!*** WELL DONE BROOME!

10.01.2022 The next Science on the Broome Coast presentation - A Day in the Life of a Flatback Turtle by Jenna Hounslow.....

10.01.2022 Time for Turtle Monitoring....

09.01.2022 We are lucky in Broome to have a growing number of exceptionally passionate and knowledgeable bird watchers. Read this cracker story, and be inspired to get to know the calls of birds in Broome and the Kimberley.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Yawuru people on the launch of the Guniyan Binba Conservation Park. The Yawuru conservation estate comprises a 100 kilometre long coastal park, taking in practically the entire Yawuru coastline, the intertidal area in Roebuck Bay and the Nagulagun Roebuck Bay Marine Park. Aren’t we lucky in Broome to have these conservation estates along our beautiful coastline managed by the Yawuru Traditiinal Owners and partners.

07.01.2022 Congratulations Peter, so deserved for your progressive leadership and all you have done for Yawuru people and your land

07.01.2022 Thursday 1 October, Such a privilege to help run a FlockOz-Broome event at the Broome Youth and Families Hub with Parks and Wildlife. Thanks also to Inspiring Australia and Broome Men's Shed

07.01.2022 REMINDER - today 18:00 to 19:30 Science on the Broome Coast presentation... Door Prize - whale watching tour for 2 lucky people thanks to the Harry Butler Institute. Please be seated by 17:45 to secure your place. hope to see you there

07.01.2022 I am not sure what happened to the original post I shared to this page so here it is again.... In July 2020 Roebuck Bay Working Group, Parks and Wildlife Kimberley and A Wader's Life on Roebuck Bay joined forces and travelled to the Mowanjum Arts Centre for a Flock Oz event. A very special project requiring special permission due to COVID restrictions. A fabulous day painting and discussing all things shorebirds and Information was shared on the shorebirds found around Derby. Flock Oz birds painted as well as a Wall of Wings display! Looking forward to more events in the future!

06.01.2022 Volunteers wanted! Seagrass monitoring starts on Sunday February 28th 3:30pm at Town Beach.

06.01.2022 Wanted! Roebuck Bay Mangrove Snake (Myron resetari) Have you seen it? The Shire of Broome have a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit Application for drain works around Streeters Jetty. There's no mention of this special Roebuck Bay Mangrove Snake which has only been sited at Streeters Jetty, presumably because no surveys have been undertaken to determine if the species had a wider distribution in Roebuck Bay. Unofficial sightings of the snake have occurred only within the a...rea proposed to be cleared. Roebuck Bay Working Group would like to see a Fauna Survey of this snake completed prior to any mangrove clearing approvals. **** Please use the link below to view all advertised clearing permit applications under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. Please note the submission closing date is listed as 16 November 2020. See more

06.01.2022 The next Science on the Broome Coast presentation - 10th August 18:00 to 19:30 The Main Hall, Notre Dame University 88 Guy St.... Be inspired by Kathryn Dyball as she shares her knowledge and love for the Kimberely coastline! Door prize - all participants in the draw to win a fantastic fishing shirt thanks to Reef Chief Australia! #reefchiefaustralia

06.01.2022 Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest We are thrilled and privileged to silent auction this wonderful painting by internationally renowned street artist Sobrane Simcocky. Sobrane has painted a Whimbrel on the shimmering mudflats of Roebuck Bay with wild blossoms of mulla mulla on the shoreline. Whimbrels are remarkable migratory shorebirds undertaking 25,000km annual migrations to the arctic to breed and then return to feed on the richest known intertidal mudflats in the world h...ere on Roebuck Bay. This beautiful painting will be sought after in the silent auction over two screenings of the Mud & Saltwater Film Fest on Friday and Saturday (4-5 June) at Sun Pictures. The acrylic, spray paint, charcoal and enamel painting is Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest We are thrilled and privileged to silent auction this wonderful painting by internationally renowned street artist Sobrane Simcocky. Sobrane has painted a Whimbrel on the shimmering mudflats of Roebuck Bay with wild blossoms of mulla mulla on the shoreline. Whimbrels are remarkable migratory shorebirds undertaking 25,000km annual migrations to the arctic to breed and then return to feed on the richest known intertidal mudflats in the world here on Roebuck Bay. This beautiful painting will be sought after in the silent auction over two screenings of the Mud & Saltwater Film Fest on Friday and Saturday (4-5 June) at Sun Pictures. The acrylic, spray paint, charcoal and enamel painting on canvas is150cm x 97cm and would retail for $3,500 in Sobrane Gallery in Broome. Sobrane, a trail blazing artist, loves to paint big and vibrant, travelling across Australia and the world to paint silos, walls and major installations. She also paints small, producing children's books and wearable art. A huge thank you to Sobrane from Sobrane Gallery on Carnarvon Street Broome for your incredible support of the Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest since the start in 2015. Kandy Curran, Director of the Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest is seen here thanking Sobrane Simcocky for her generous support. on canvas retails for $3,500 in Sobrane Gallery in Broome. Sobrane, a trail blazing artist, loves to paint big and vibrant, travelling across Australia and the world to paint silos, walls and major installations. She also paints small, producing children's books and wearable art. A huge thank you to Sobrane from Sobrane Gallery on Carnarvon Street Broome for your incredible support of the Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest since the start in 2015. Kandy Curran, Director of the Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest is seen here thanking Sobrane Simcocky for her generous support. See more

05.01.2022 Jardine Macdonald, a hydrogeologist and Program Manager for Rangelands NRM, is passionate about composting because it will improve your vegetable garden and the water quality of Roebuck Bay. Jardine provided a fantastic presentation in the Science on the Broome Coast series on soil health and composting. For those who missed out, here is a power point to help you learn to compost well, improve your soil health and Roebuck Bay's marine life :) www.roebuckbay.org.au//Composting-and-Soil-Health-SOBC-Apr Funded by Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government Landcare Program.

04.01.2022 A rare mangrove snake, endemic to Roebuck Bay, is under threat from a proposal to clear mangroves at Streeters Jetty. A scientific survey needs to be undertaken to determine if it is found elsewhere in the bay before any clearing goes ahead. Good to urge Minister Stephen Dawson for a proper survey to be carried out. Send him a quick email here - mailto:[email protected]

03.01.2022 Protecting water, protecting life.

02.01.2022 Presenter Kathryn Dyball, ready and enthusiastic for her second presentation in the Science on the Broome Coast series.

01.01.2022 The changes to the landscape are so profound when the Kimberley gets a good wet season, the rain is a biodiversity stimulus!

01.01.2022 It's Seagrass Monitoring time! Starting Friday....