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Housing blueBroome North zone feud as council seeks rent crisis fix

Shire of Broome councillors last week passed a motion to rezone a dirt patch in Broome North from commercial to residential use with land for a Boulevard-style shopping centre.

Sam Jones

Industry restartBroome to welcome first major cruise ship since COVID

The restart of Western Australia’s domestic cruise industry comes as the Federal Government prepares to make a call on whether or not to extend the international cruise ban

Tom Zaunmayr

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Final party
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Carly Laden: my love letter to Broome Mardi Gras

Broome Mardi Gras has come a long way from its start as a one-off themed party at the town’s only nightclub in 2016, writes Carly Laden

Carly Laden

‘Degrading’ act‘Heinous’ man lured woman from DV shelter for gang-rape

Court heard that a former partner told the victim he and his uncle were ‘going to do stupid things’ to her and ‘gang-bang her’ for several hours.

Carly Laden

Broome Mardi GrasPerri Prism to dazzle

One of the stunning queens who will be taking the stage during the Kimberley town’s LGBTQ+ festival is Perri Prism.

Carly Laden

social snapsPic gallery: Broome Mardi Gras Drag Bingo

Before the extravaganza of Broome Mardi Gras exploded in town, revellers were given a little warm-up in the form of Drag Bingo on Thursday night at The Conti.

Carly Laden

Get the jabKimberley COVID vax rollout to begin mid-March

Health Minister Roger Cook’s confirmation come as the State Government confirms roll-out dates for the vaccine in the Pilbara starting March 8.

Tom Zaunmayr

Staying mumINPEX silent on Broome chopper base longevity

The company’s president director Hitoshi Okawa said it had realised “considerable” safety benefits by operating from Truscott last year.

Tom Zaunmayr

Desperate timesHow everyone loses in Broome’s rental crisis

Just 20 properties were advertised for rent at the time of print this week and house-share pages on social media had become flooded with increasingly anxious pleas from locals and newcomers

Sam Jones

mixed netballReigning champs show new kids how it’s done

Last year’s champions have continued their dominant start to the season in the Broome mixed netball league, storming home to a convincing win over division one newcomers Freestylers.

Sam Jones

BasketballMP Boyz capitalise on numbers game

MP Boyz and Kings faced off in round three of Broome basketball on Wednesday night.

Carly Laden

Beach VolleyballReigning premiers hold off upstarts

Reigning premiers Islanders went up against Set for Life in round three of Broome beach volleyball at Victory Life on Wednesday night.

Carly Laden

Access changeWhy Gantheaume Pt rock walks could be restricted

A similar project in Karratha’s Murujuga National Park opened last year where a boardwalk was built to dissuade people from climbing on petroglyph-laden rocks of significance to traditional owners

Tom Zaunmayr

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Woman cleared over Derby stabbing of abusive ex

A long suffering domestic violence victim viciously assaulted over a decade has been acquitted of stabbing her abusive partner in the chest during a row.

Carly Laden

Huge newsSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Lanai Scarr

Final yearMeet Broome’s 2021 cohort of rural medical students

In total, 14 students from three WA universities will spend their third or fourth year studying at Broome Regional Hospital this year, as part of the Rural Clinical School of WA integrated training

Sam Jones

Bowing outKimberley cousins knocked out of Amazing Race

The pair bowed out of the competition on Sunday night after arriving last on the tenth leg in Coober Pedy.

Carly Laden

WA VotesLiberals to splash cash on Kimberley boaties, health

In releasing his party’s plan for the Kimberley last week, shadow regional development minister Dr Steve Thomas said the selected projects would “keep community spirit alive”.

Tom Zaunmayr

Touch FootballReigning premiers bounce back

Greenbacks A faced off against Pirates, who were coming off the back of a big win over Roey Roosters, on Thursday night in round two of Broome Touch competition.

Carly Laden

Picture gallerySocial pics: National Apology Day anniversary in Broome

The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation enjoyed an incredible turnout of 250 people for its annual National Apology Day event on Friday, February 12.

Sam Jones

Chubby cheeksBroome bub who fought heart disease in COVID lockdown

Last year, as the coronavirus began to shut the world down, Ms Yu was about to face an adversity much closer to home.

Tom Zaunmayr

Have your sayPublic input sought on Broome’s new tip location

As the landfill on Buckleys Road fills up, a regional resource recovery park is being planned for the next 70 years.

Sam Jones

BasketballMisfits notch second win

Roey Misfits secured a second consecutive victory on Wednesday night after going up against the MP Boyz in round two of the 2021 Broome Basketball summer season.

Carly Laden