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Sam Lovell

Hello, I’m Sam Lovell PremiumHello, I’m Sam Lovell: Kimberley legend honoured

Kimberley legend Sam Lovell features in a new exhibition at the State Library of WA, celebrating his contribution to Aboriginal tourism across the Kimberley and WA.

Cain Andrews

Police have intercepted hundreds of vehicles near the Northern Territory border as part of a major crackdown on the movement of illicit goods into WA’s north.

Drug blitz PremiumOperation targets flow of drugs near NT border

Police have intercepted hundreds of vehicles near the Northern Territory border as part of a major crackdown on the movement of illicit goods into WA’s north.

Cain Andrews

A rescue operation is underway on the croc-infested Drysdale River.

Disaster and EmergencyRain makes rescue of rafters in croc-infested waters harder

A desperate rescue operation for two people who fell in crocodile-infested waters in the Kimberley nearly two days ago has become increasingly difficult after a downpour.

Jessica Evensen

Aboriginal health professional of the year, Soleil White, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS)

Award WinnerPremiumBroome nurse Soleil White wins at WA Rural Health Awards

Soleil White was inspired to go into nursing after taking her very sick eight month-old baby to hospital. Now she is the Aboriginal health professional of the year.

Sarah Crawford

The Drysdale River.

Disaster and EmergencyRescue for rafters in croc-infested waters in Kimberley

An emergency rescue is underway after two people fell into the heavily crocodile-populated Drysdale River, about 150km west of Wyndham.

Jessica Evensen

Ord River Magpies will be looking to defend their premiership title.

Football PremiumEast Kimberley Football League 2025 season fixtures released

The East Kimberley Football League has released its fixtures for the highly anticipated 2025 season, with round one set to kick off on Thursday, April 24.

Cain Andrews

A boy, 6, that went missing near Warmun on March 22, 2025 was found killing to a tree in flood waters on March 22, 2025 Warmun Art Centre Facebook page

Boy FoundPremiumCommunity unites to find missing six-year-old boy

The mother of a six-year-old boy who was missing from his East Kimberley home for several hours has described her fear and expressed her gratitude for the community effort to find him. 

Sarah Crawford

Wunan Early Years General Manager and Gija-Walmajarri woman Elizabeth Cox.

Close the GapPremiumWunan Foundation recognised in 2025 Close the Gap Report

The Wunan Foundation has been featured in the 2025 National Close the Gap report for the organisation’s dedicated work in leading phase two of the Stronger ACCOs, Stronger Families project. 

Cain Andrews

The Mirriwoong people are set to welcome a delegation of Ainu from Japan to discuss language revitilisation.

Indigenous CollaborationPremiumThe Mirriwoong and Ainu of Japan unite to save languages

The Mirriwoong people of the East Kimberley have partnered with the Indigenous inhabitants of Japan’s northern most island to exchange ideas on how to keep their native languages alive.

Sarah Crawford

The first National Indigenous Women Rangers Network.

Indigenous RangersPremiumKimberley rangers join Indigenous Women Rangers Network

In March, Kimberley Rangers joined 190 rangers from across the country in Cairns for Australia’s first National Indigenous Women Rangers Network.

Natasha Clark

Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman, Joanne Grant, Jordana Morgan, Grace Grant, Miranda Johnstone

Puppet MagicPremiumPuppets bring Balanggarra dreamtime to life in Wyndham

The origin story of the Balanggarra people is set to come to life with some help from life size puppets that are sure to delight children and their families alike at St Joseph’ Primary School, Wyndham.

Sarah Crawford

Thelma Plum is headed to WA for the Ord Valley Muster as part of the Kimberley Moon Experience.

MusicCommentsPremiumThelma Plum opens up about vulnerability & writing new music

Thelma Plum is emotional, vulnerable and sometimes she might even cry in public. After years of apologising for simply being herself, the singer-songwriter in finding power in her stories and successes.

Jade Jurewicz

Kununurra markets

Rhyme TimeKununurra library’s Rhyme Time goes mobile

Kununurra markets is set to ring with rousing renditions of Polly Put The Kettle On and Old Macdonald Had A Farm thanks to a new stall set to be a hit with the babies

Sarah Crawford

Peter Thomas, second adult from right, performing the Joonba with Warmun men and boys

Cultural RevivalPremiumWarmun men rediscover culture and leadership in new program

A new program to help men connect with culture and learn new skills and find employment has been launched in the East Kimberley community of Warmun.

Sarah Crawford

The Hornets claimed the win at the Kununurra Basketball Association’s indoor basketball grand final.

Basketball PremiumHornets win Kununurra indoor basketball grand final

The Hornets claimed the win at the Kununurra Basketball Association’s indoor basketball grand final on March 11 after a resounding seven-week campaign. 

Cain Andrews

The Djarindjin Store.

HealthPremiumHealthy food push in Kimberley remote community

A row of brightly coloured Pringles cans with a price tag of $8.50 sit on the shelves in the general store at Djarindjin, a remote Aboriginal community 200km north of Broome. 

Natasha Clark

A new outdoor Pilates experience, For Your Future Self, has launched in Broome.

PilatesPremiumNew outdoor Pilates experience to launch in Broome

Broome’s fitness scene is set to expand with the launch of a new movement experience designed to help participants build strength, mindfulness and connection in the town’s most scenic outdoor settings.

Katya Minns

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation CEO Pat Turner.

Closing the gap PremiumNACCHO calls for action on Closing the Gap

NACCHO chief executive Pat Turner has called for immediate government action to reverse worsening Closing the Gap targets, including incarceration rates and youth suicides which are prevalent in the Kimberley. 

Cain Andrews

Shire of Halls Creek CEO Sue Leonard had proposed a whistleblower policy.

WhistleblowerPremiumHalls Creek CEO criticises predecessor amid council debate

The Shire of Halls Creek council has split over introducing a new whistleblower policy to protect staff who expose corruption.

Sarah Crawford

Marcelyn Nicolaou, Professor Juli Coffin and Labor MLC Sue Ellery.

Women’s Hall of FamePremiumProfessor Juli Coffin inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

Prominent Aboriginal researcher, community advocate and former elite water polo player Professor Juli Coffin has been inducted into the 2025 Women’s Hall of Fame

Katya Minns

Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

Strengthening language PremiumMiriwoong language to be taught in primary schools

The Miriwoong language from the Kununurra area will be taught in local primary schools as part of the Federal Government’s effort to strengthen Aboriginal language education and close the gap. 

Cain Andrews

Maryanne Undalghumen, 35, has been found guilty of manslaughter.

ManslaughterPremiumTragic family fight leads to manslaughter conviction

A woman who fatally stabbed her cousin with a broken wine bottle in a Kununurra park in a fit of drunken rage has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison.

Sarah Crawford

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley councillors have rejected a local planning policy due to a lack of new areas for rural residential blocks.

Council PremiumCouncillors revolt, “We have been stitched up.”

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley councillors have unanimously rejected a new local planning policy with the main sticking point being a lack of zones for rural living areas.

Sarah Crawford

WA Senator Glenn Sterle said the project will focus on family and child safety, and how to prevent households from becoming unfit for safe living.

New First Nations-led project to help keep East Kimberley families safePremiumNew First Nations-led domestic violence project

The Wyndham Women’s Well-being and Empowerment project, delivered by Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation this year, will be funded by more than $668,000 by the Commonwealth Government. 

Cain Andrews