Christmas lights winner casts shadow on bright rivals

Local families pulled out all the stops to impress judges with their spectacular festive handiwork last week for the Broome Advertiser Christmas lights competition.

Thirteen homes from Broome, Cable Beach, Roebuck Estate and Broome North took part in the competition and showed off their grand displays for a chance to win a top cash prize.

Judges, including representatives from Horizon Power, Leading Edge Computers, Mitre 10 and Betta Home Living, joined Broome Advertiser staff for a festive tour around town on board a Broome Top Deck Tours bus to check out this year's entries.

The Herbert family of 30 Glenister Loop took the crown for the fourth year running to win $1000 cash from Horizon Power.

Runner-up was 12 Manado Court.

The residents received a $750 shopping spree, courtesy of Mitre 10, Leading Edge Computers and Betta Home Living.

Best Business was given to Streeter & Male, who won $1000 worth of advertising in the Broome Advertiser.

Must-see lights around Broome:

Winner: 30 Glenister Loop, Cable Beach

Runner-up: 12 Manado Court, Cable Beach

34 De Marchi Road, Cable Beach

36 De Marchi Road, Cable Beach

24 Lorikeet Drive, Roebuck Estate

16 Lorikeet Drive, Roebuck Estate

2 Nishioka Way, Broome North

1 Pipit Loop, Roebuck Estate

8 Shearwater Crescent, Roebuck Estate

40 Demco Drive, Broome

6 Goldie Court, Cable Beach

41 Bandicoot Loop, Roebuck Estate

Monsoonal Blues, Carnarvon Street

Winner: Streeter & Male, Short Street

Roebuck Bay Hotel, Dampier Terrace

LJ Hooker, Short Street