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Hakea Hustler and Carl Merrison.

Kimberley stories Acclaimed Kimberley authors publish three books in a month

Acclaimed Kimberley authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler are launching three new First Nations books in just six weeks, an almost unheard-of feat in publishing. 

Cain Andrews

Caroline Constant is in the running for a training award.

WA Training Awards PremiumKununurra TAFE lecturer recognised in WA Training Awards

Kununurra TAFE lecturer Caroline Constant has been recognised in this year’s WA Training Awards for going above and beyond in her chosen field, being selected as one of 43 finalists.

Cain Andrews

Budding photographers are being urged to submit their best historical pictures for a new historical photo artwork at Cable Beach as part of stage two of the ongoing redevelopment.

Cable Beach RedevelopmentNew Cable Beach art installation to feature historical pics

Budding photographers are being urged to submit their best historical pictures for a new historical photo artwork at Cable Beach as part of stage two of the ongoing redevelopment. 

Cain Andrews

Shire of Broome offices.

Council Broome council extends caravan stays on private property

The Shire of Broome council has signed off on a new policy that lets people live in a van, camper or bus on private property for up to two years as part of a broader shift in WA’s camping laws.

Cain Andrews

Silas Harabe, Arlia Pearce, Zac Moyle, Harrison Goodey, Freddie Durant and Zayla Hinde.

Floorball Broome junior floorball players shine at Singapore Open

Six young athletes from the Broome Floorball Club have returned home with heads held high after an impressive showing at the 2025 Singapore Open, held over the July school holidays. 

Chelsea Hinde & Cain Andrews

Sunset at Derby's wharf.

Derby Council Meeting Derby Port to be handed back to Kimberley Ports Authority

The Shire of Derby has decided to begin formal negotiations to hand back control of Derby Port to the Kimberley Ports Authority, citing unsustainable costs and mounting liabilities.

Cain Andrews

Police have charged a 29-year-old Broome woman.

Crime Police claim Broome woman used edged weapon in brawl

A 29-year-old Broome woman has been charged after allegedly cutting a woman with an edged weapon during an alleged brawl last month. 

Cain Andrews

Two road works in the Kimberley will receive funding as part of the State Government’s 2025-26 Black Spot Program. 

Road upgrades Kimberely road works receive safety cash injection

Two road works in the Kimberley will receive funding as part of the State Government’s 2025-26 Black Spot Program. 

Cain Andrews

Robin Miller-Dicks.

Inaugural award Sugarbird Lady plane to soar again

The Sugarbird Lady’s Mooney VH-REM aircraft will fly into Broome on August 14, coinciding with the presentation of the inaugural Sugarbird Lady award at Notre Dame University’s Broome Campus. 

Cain Andrews

Rural Health West chief executive Professor Catherine Elliott said rural GP growth in the 2024-25 financial year was "encouraging" but "we still have a way to go" to meet the 2024 WA Rural GP Summit target of 1270 by 2030.

GP increaseKimberley bucks GP trend, showing decrease in numbers

The Kimberley has recorded a decline in GPs despite the number of doctors working across rural and remote WA surpassing the 1000 mark for the first time. 

Melissa Pedelty

Chanelle Williams.

WA Training Awards Broome women announced as finalists in WA Training Awards

Two Broome women have been recognised in this year’s WA Training Awards for going above and beyond in their chosen field being selected as two of 43 finalists.

Cain Andrews

Broome Hospital staff and Lions Club of Broome members.

Colourful donation Colourful bed covers brighten up Broome Health Campus

The Lions Club of Broome has added a splash of colour to Broome Hospital, sewing and donating handmade blankets and baby bundles. 

Cain Andrews

Ord Valley farmers Matt and Melanie Gray.

Taste Of The Kimberley Behind the Gates farm tours showcase Ord Valley produce

As part of Taste Of The Kimberley, East Kimberley farmer Matt Gray will take festival goers on a stunning farm tour, showing off what local produce the Ord Valley has to offer. 

Cain Andrews

Scitech at Dawul Remote Community School.

Kimberley Scitech tour Scitech to visit 26 Kimberley schools

Scitech is bringing the fun of science education to the Kimberley, visiting 26 schools across the region between May and September this year. 

Cain Andrews

Undie Run winner Reece Holland.

Racing Tradies Day a blast at Broome Turf Club

Tradies knocked off their steel-capped boots and donned their best shirts when they showed out in force for the Broome Turf Club’s Tradies Day on Friday July 25. 

Cain Andrews

Deputy Shire President Desiree Male and Chief Executive Officer Sam Mastrolembo, who were both recognised with the Eminent Service Award at the 2025 WALGA Local Government Awards.

Service recognition Broome Shire recognised at 2025 WALGA Awards

Shire of Broome deputy president Desiree Male and chief executive Sam Mastrolembo have been recognised at the 2025 WA Local Government Association awards, winning the eminent service award. 

Cain Andrews

Short Back & Sidewalks CEO Natalie Jenkins, Vinny Swaffer (8) and local barber Dushone.

Haircuts and connectionShort Back & Sidewalks launches service in Kununurra

Just over a year after launching its first regional service, a charity supplying free haircuts to the needy has finished its regional expansion with its latest service rolled out in Kununurra. 

Cain Andrews

Military equipment was on display at an open day in Derby.

Exercise Talisman Sabre PremiumADF hosts open day in Derby

The Australian Defence Force held an open day in Derby for the public as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre, showing off some of the vehicles and equipment used during the training exercise.

Cain Andrews

The Port Wyndham Crocs claimed a hard-fought win over the Waringarri Crows during NAIDOC round at the weekend.

FootballPremiumPort Wyndham claims hard-fought win in NAIDOC round

It was a high-scoring game between the Port Wyndham Crocs and the Waringarri Crows at the weekend as the East Kimberley Football League took to the field for NAIDOC round at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

A register has revealed the amount of short-term rentals in Broome.

Property Extent of short-term lets in Broome revealed for first time

Short-term rentals now account for more than 4 per cent of Broome’s housing supply, according to data revealed by the State Government for the first time. 

Cain Andrews

Cable Beach's Chris Carstairs celebrates a goal.

Football Broome Towns men’s and women’s dominate round 12

The Broome Towns men’s team had the biggest win in the league at the weekend as West Kimberley Football teams went head-to-head for round 12.

Cain Andrews

Broome teenager, Michelle Ninyette, 16, is among nearly 70 young West Australians to receive a Variety Heart Scholarship this year, a grant that’s already helping her get back on court and look ahead to international competition.

Community Broome teen wins Variety Heart Scholarship for basketball

A Broome teenager is among nearly 70 young West Australians to receive a Variety Heart Scholarship this year, a grant that’s already helping her get back on court and look ahead to international competition.

Cain Andrews

Apprentice Master Scott Bamberry and Kerrisa Simon.

Scooting to successPremiumWunan launches e-scooter building program for at-risk youth

Wunan Foundation kicked off its Still on Track E-Scooter Program last week, which will teach 10 at-risk students hands-on skills like welding and electric scooter assembly. 

Cain Andrews

Ruby Yu, Ebony Glover, and Casper Rideout.

Childcare Occupational therapy students help Broome Childcare Centre

Young children at a Broome early learning centre have received extra support this month thanks to a new partnership with university students training in allied health.

Cain Andrews