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John Miller John Miller returns to Broome with a new shop

Forty-seven years after opening his first Broome jewellery store, pioneering craftsman John Miller has returned to the town that helped launch his career, reopening a new shop beside his original premises.

Phoebe Solon

Former Exhibition and Public Performance Centre, commonly referred to as the Broome Convention Centre Chinatown, is located at 12 Frederick Street and the proposed location of the news medical centre

Council PremiumProposed medical centre decision differed by council

Shire of Broome unanimously deferred decision on proposal to convert former Exhibition Centre and Public Performance Centre at 12 Frederick Street into a much-needed medical centre

Phoebe Solon

Shire of Broome offices.

Council PremiumEnvironmental Plan

Shire of Broome adopts updated State of the Environment Report and Environmental Management Plan 2025

Phoebe Solon

Shire of Broome offices.

Council PremiumPublic health plan 2026–2031

Shire of Broome endorses the release of its public health plan 2026–2031 for public consultation

Phoebe Solon

Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis.

WA news PremiumStation hands ready to get stuck into work

Eight freshly trained station hands are set to embark on their new careers after graduating from a Kimberley and NT-based training and personal development program. 

Laura Newell

20th anniversary of the Rubibi Native Title Determination.

Native Title Premium Native Title Determination

The Yawuru community marked 20 years since the landmark Rubibi Native Title Determination, gathering on April 28 at Goolarri Media in Broome

Phoebe Solon

Ava Farrer recording in the studio for the Joey Book App

Education PremiumNational reading app

National reading app showcases books for children, read by children in a push to tackle illiteracy

Phoebe Solon

Authorities have closed several popular beaches in Broome after a confirmed crocodile sighting at Reddell Beach on Wednesday afternoon.

Broome AdvertiserCommentsCrocodile sighting forces closure of three WA beaches

The closures are expected to remain in place for at least 24 hours while the situation is assessed.

Phoebe Solon

Y WA Broome Early Learning Centre’s swish newly renovated playground.

Community PremiumPlaytime boost for early learning kids in Broome

The Y WA Broome Early Learning Centre’s playground transformed by renovations

Phoebe Solon

A view of the Broome North development.

WA news PremiumHousing spending spree to bring 110 new-build homes

More than 100 new homes are set to be built in Broome — 33 of them to be social housing dwellings — and a further 55 social housing units are set for major upgrades. 

Laura Newell

Anzac Day at Bedford Memorial Park.

Anzac Day Anzac Day Broome

Hundreds of residents in Broome gathered at Bedford Memorial Park before dawn on Anzac Day to honour Australian and New Zealand service members who have fought and died in conflicts around the world.

Phoebe Solon

Sunset at Derby's wharf.

Local GovernmentPremiumShire of Derby-West Kimberley facing financial pressure

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley is among a handful of regional councils facing mounting financial pressure according to Auditor General Caroline Spencer.

Cain Andrews

Overall champion River Knight and Kimberley Trailer Parts’ Cam Howlett.

Fishing PremiumBroome Fishing Club Thready Shootout competition

Six-year-old Broome local River Knight reels in champion win at this year’s annual Broome Fishing Club Thready Shootout.

Phoebe Solon

Magabala Books CEO Lilly Brown.

Publishing awards PremiumAustralian Book Industry Awards

Kimberley-based publisher Magabala Books shortlisted for Small Publisher of the Year and Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards

Phoebe Solon

Aviair flights over the Bungle Bungle Range.

Air travel funding PremiumFunding to continue for Kimberley direct flight links

Regional flight links connecting remote towns throughout the Kimberley to hubs in the Pilbara will continue to be funded in the upcoming 2026-27 State Budget to be handed down on May 7. 

Cain Andrews

Props 4 Hip Hop will be performing in Broome at The Roey on May 8.

Music PremiumPROPS 4 HIP HOP

Props 4 Hip Hop will be performing in Broome on May 8 at The Roey

Phoebe Solon

Broome Weddings and Events director Rebecca Penegar at the the Regional Chamber of Commerce Industry WA’s third annual Regional Business Excellence Awards.

Business Excellence Awards PremiumKimberely businesses win Regional Business Excellence awards

Broome Weddings and Events has taken out the top gong at the Regional Chamber of Commerce Industry WA’s third annual Regional Business Excellence Awards. 

Cain Andrews

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna.

Public Transport PremiumBroome bus services to expand from July this year

Four additional busses will be on the beat in Broome from July this year after a $14m investment commitment from the State Government ahead of the 2026-27 Budget

Cain Andrews

Barrells Surf Broome owner Annette Fuller.

Community PremiumBroome’s home of surf: 25 Years On

A quarter-century after first opening its doors, Barrells Surf Broome is celebrating its 25th anniversary and potentially looking toward new ownership.

Phoebe Solon

The object, believed to be a Chinese rocket, captured on camera from Broome.

Space mission PremiumRocket launch seen across North West WA

An object believed to be part of an American or Chinese rocket launch was spotted streaking across the night sky over North West WA on April 11, sparking much curiosity. 

Cain Andrews

Eliot Money.

WA newsPremiumCourt of Disputed returns verdict over Derby eligibility

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley will welcome a new councillor after the Court of Disputed Returns ruled on an invalidity complaint lodged by the Western Australian Electoral Commission. 

Laura Newell

Cut The Sky will be performed at BREC in March.

WA news PremiumState Budget cash splash benefits Broome dance company

Broome based Marrugeku dance company is one of the organisations celebrating as the State Government’s 2026 Budget promises have started to be revealed. 

Laura Newell

SKATE Party participants.

School holidays PremiumYouth week

Youth Week 2026 concludes with skatepark showcase on April 17.

Phoebe Solon

DFES Kimberley marine district officer Kelly Player, Marine Rescue Broome deputy commander Annie Stephenson, DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm, Westerberg Aluminium Boats managing director Rhys Jones, Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia, and Marine Rescue Broome bosun Gary Bronca.

Emergency ServicesPremiumNew vehicles boost Kimberley emergency services fleet

Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia and DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm visited Broome on April 17 to hand over the keys to Broome Marine Rescue’s new vessel and Broome SES’s new rescue vehicle.

Cain Andrews