# Bill Brogan: Builder of Coral Bay

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-06-10T08:50:40+00:00
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## Resource

Bill Brogan, the visionary who turned Coral Bay into Australia’s “Rotto of the north,” passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of transformation and compassion. Arriving as a “ten-pound Pom,” he plunged into tourism with his family, buying a glass-bottom boat in 1973 and later drilling a risky artesian bore that secured the town’s water supply—mortgaging his home to make it happen. A co-founder of the North West Marine Association, he championed marine research to protect Ningaloo Reef. Yet his proudest achievement? Treating thousands of children with cleft lips and palates as an orthodontist for 30 years at Princess Margaret Hospital. Even at 83, he was still diving, and his family still runs his businesses—including Bills’ Bar and the local shopping center—keeping Coral Bay accessible and alive with his spirit. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0e19715b25dffb3

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