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A worker was stabbed in the neck during a rampage through Dampier Terrace shops.

Courts & crimePremiumWoman jailed after stabbing Broome shop worker in neck

A court has been told how terrified Broome shop staff at three Dampier Terrace stores were menaced by an intoxicated woman rampaging through the premises, eventually stabbing a worker in the neck.

Laura Newell

Police major crash officer in Port Hedland.

WA news PremiumPolice seek information on Great Northern Highway crash

Police are asking anyone with information relating to a single-vehicle crash on the Great Northern Highway on Thursday, August 27, to get in touch. 

Laura Newell

'Raised in Big Spirit Country' is heading home to Broome from September 3 to 5.

ArtsPremiumBroome’s Big Spirit returns

Broome’s distinctive musical heritage will take centre stage when Raised in Big Spirit Country returns to the Kimberley from September 3 to 5.

Phoebe Solon

Federal Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles meets students at Carey Training in Broome.

Education PremiumMobile TAFE vehicles to bring training to remote communities

Four custom-fitted vehicles serving as TAFE classrooms will be deployed to the Kimberley and Pilbara as part of the Federal Government’s effort to bring more training options to remote communities. 

Cain Andrews

A man has been jailed for two years after lighting a series of fires.

Courts & crimePremiumBroome man who ‘lit fire because it’s Satan’ jailed

A man who threatened to cut his neighbour’s head off, put it on a pole and set light to his house, while unknowingly suffering from schizophrenia, has been jailed for two years after burning his own garden. 

Laura Newell

Adele Oliver will be performing in Broome next month.

Entertainment PremiumBroome singer-songwriter Adele Oliver’s homecoming show

Broome singer-songwriter Adele Oliver is celebrating her homecoming with her Big Band Broome Show at Divers Tavern on September 4. 

Cain Andrews

Kimberley Ear Health Forum.

Healthcare Premium Kimberley Ear Health Education Forum

Health professionals from across the Kimberley gathered in Broome for a two-day forum focused on improving ear and hearing health, particularly among First Nations children.

Phoebe Solon

A 52-year-old Cable Beach woman has been charged with 84 counts of stealing and fraud.

Crime PremiumBroome public servant charged with stealing and fraud

A 52-year-old Cable Beach woman has been charged with 84 counts of stealing and fraud after allegedly using corporate credit cards to make personal purchases while employed with the Education Department.

Cain Andrews

Drive4Dementia chair and Dementia Foundation co-founder Brett Parker.

Health PremiumPush for dementia support in Kimberley

A Perth-based dementia organisation is looking to the Kimberley to improve support for people diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65.

Phoebe Solon

Support Act’s Head of First Nations Programs, Catherine Satour.

Arts PremiumFirst Nations workers to shape music review

First Nations musicians and music industry workers in Broome are being urged to share their experiences and help shape the future of Australia’s contemporary music industry through a national review.

Phoebe Solon

A new Australian theatre production exploring the realities of fly-in fly-out work will be in Broome.

Arts PremiumFIFO comedy comes to Broome

A new Australian theatre production exploring the realities of fly-in fly-out work will bring its mix of dark humour, physical theatre and personal storytelling to Broome next month.

Phoebe Solon

A bushfire on the Dampier Peninsula is threatening lives and homes.

Bushfire alert ‘ACT NOW’: Bushfire threatening lives, homes in Jodi’s Block

A bushfire on the Dampier Peninsula is threatening lives and homes in Jodi’s Block with people warned it is too late to leave and they must act immediately to survive. 

Cain Andrews

Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize. NewsWire/Martin Ollman

Rent hikes bite PremiumNorth West rents highest in country according to new report

Northern WA is the most expensive location to rent in the country according to a new report as tenants across the Kimberley and Pilbara fork out the highest percentage of their income for rent

Cain Andrews

The Port of Broome sign.

Port reopening PremiumCattle now shipped following end of Broome Port strike

More than 7000 cattle that had been stuck at a background processing facility due to industrial action at Broome Port have now departed the Kimberley port

Cain Andrews

2023 Shinju Matsuri floating lanterns.

Shinju Matsuri PremiumShinju celebrations continue across Broome

Following the opening of Shinju Matsuri this week, Broome’s Festival of the Pearl continues with a packed program of events, here is what’s coming this week.

Phoebe Solon

Shinju Matsuri

Shinju Matsuri PremiumShinju Matsuri opening weekend

Broome burst into life over the weekend as Shinju Matsuri officially opened its 17-day celebration of the town’s vibrant culture, history and multicultural community.

Phoebe Solon

Djugun Flames social division team after their grand final win.

NetballPremiumDjugun Flames claim quadruple netball grand final wins

The Djugun Flames took home grand final wins across four divisions of the Broome Netball Association’s competition at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

Industrial action at one of Broome’s largest ports has been suspended following a three-week strike.

WA NewsPremiumIndustrial action at Broome Port to be suspended

MUAWA branch secretary Will Tracey confirmed the parties reached an agreement in principle on Friday following a mammoth eight-hour meeting with the Fair Work Commission.

Jessica Evensen

Dr Dodson with our Chancellor Paul McClintock.

Community PremiumPatrick Dodson recognised for lifetime of service

Yawuru Elder and respected Kimberley leader Dr Patrick Dodson honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Letters from The University of Notre Dame Australia

Phoebe Solon

Kimberley Squadrons Corporal Jacqueline Knight prepares to deploy on Exercise NORTHERN LIGHTS 2026. *** Local Caption *** Soldiers from NORFORCE are participating in Exercise NORTHERN LIGHTS 2026 alongside members of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in Canada. The biennial exchange develops remote area surveillance, reconnaissance, wilderness survival and mobility skills while strengthening the longstanding Defence partnership between Australia and Canada.

WA newsPremiumNORFORCE soldiers head to Canada for joint exercise

Ten North West Mobile Force soldiers have headed from Broome to Canada for a biennial exchange program. 

Laura Newell

Zookeepers cafe owner Raymond Boyer with the two Australian Dining Awards finalist certificates.

Hospitality PremiumZookeepers recognised at national Australian dining award

Broome favourite Zookeepers has been recognised on a national level after being named a finalist in two categories at the Australian Dining Awards: dining experience of the year and best cafe experience.

Phoebe Solon

Jacqui Jarvis and Divina D'Anna with Patrol Vessel Equinox.

Bird fluPremiumNew patrol vessel to help fight against bird flu

Broome is now home to the latest frontline defence against biosecurity threats to Australia, such as bird flu. 

Laura Newell

The bright red crab species paralomis papua is the latest deep-sea discovery as part of a DPRID research project.

WA news PremiumRare red crab found off WA’s north west coast

A rare species of crab has been discovered off WA’s north west coast, with experts saying the find could be promising for the fishery’s future. 

Laura Newell

The Broome Tennis Club has kicked off its 2026 pennant competition.

Sports PremiumBroome Tennis Club kicks off pennant competition

The Broome Tennis Club has kicked off its 2026 pennant competition, with eight teams taking part across two divisions.

Phoebe Solon