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Walk for a Bloke Broome 2026.

Mental Health WalkPremiumMore than 100 men turn out for Broome’s Walk for a Bloke

Broome’s third annual Walk for a Bloke event saw 125 men and boys take to the streets to raise awareness and spark conversations around men’s mental health.

Cain Andrews

Samuel O'Donnell and Christopher Mason.

Martial Arts PremiumBroome Judo wins gold at State Championships

Two Broome marital artists have returned home with medals around their necks after a sensational performance at the 2026 Judo WA State Championships. 

Cain Andrews

Officers intercepted a bus entering Halls Creek, locating 45 litres of fortified wine and spirits hidden among luggage. 

Crime PremiumPolice investigate alcohol and car incidents in Halls Creek

Officers say they located 45 litres of fortified wine and spirits hidden among luggage on a bus entering the town, which has strict liquor restrictions. 

Phoebe Solon

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley

Council PremiumShire waives hire fees for Country Women’s Association

The Shire of Derby West Kimberley approves a $14,000 fee waiver for the Country Women’s Association of Derby West Kimberley Air Branch

Phoebe Solon

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley has given the green light to sell four surplus fleet vehicles, following a decision at its March 26 ordinary council meeting.

Council PremiumShire surplus vehicles to be auctioned

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley will auction off four surplus fleet vehicles

Phoebe Solon

Nulungu Research Institute’s Talking Heads Seminar Series

Language PremiumBuga Yanu Junba songbook

Kimberley songbook project showcases power of language, culture and wellbeing

Phoebe Solon

Major road upgrades across Fitzroy Crossing are set to move ahead after the Shire of Derby–West Kimberley awarded a $2.23 million contract at its March 26 council meeting.

Council PremiumFitzroy Crossing road upgrades

Major road upgrades across Fitzroy Crossing set to move ahead after the Shire of Derby–West Kimberley awarded a $2.23 million contract

Phoebe Solon

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley

Council Edith Cowan University request for fee waiver

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has voted to partially waive accommodation fees to support the return of Edith Cowan University pre-service teachers to Derby in 2026.

Phoebe Solon

Fuel pumps were out order at Broome Ampol on March 26.

Fuel crisis PremiumBroome fuel prices reach all-time high

Broome fuel prices have reached an all-time high and some of the most expensive in WA as crisis continues amid the ongoing Iran conflict. 

Cain Andrews

The Warriors have won the Kununurra Basketball Association grand final, defeating the Black Magics in a thriller on March 24.

Basketball PremiumWarriors defeat Black Magics to claim grand final win

The Warriors have won the Kununurra Basketball Association grand final, defeating the Black Magics in a thriller at the Kununurra Leisure Centre on March 24. 

Cain Andrews

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch.

Draft Bill PremiumWA seeks to cut red tape on Aboriginal land ownership

New amendments to the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 being drafted by the State Government will allow Aboriginal land to transition directly to Aboriginal people and organisations. 

Cain Andrews

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley office.

wa news COVID-19 policy rescinded

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley formally rescinded its COVID-19 Emergency Response and Recovery Policy

Phoebe Solon

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Callum Ah Chee of the Crows comes of injured during the 2026 AFL Round 02 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on March 20, 2026 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL PremiumKimberley AFL star Callum Ah Chee out of play due to injury

A hamstring injury has put Kimberley AFL star Callum Ah Chee out of action for up to two months.  

Cain Andrews

The Wyndham weather radar is expected to be out of action for the next three months after it was struck by lightning on Christmas Day, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Shire meeting PremiumWyndham weather radar restoration push

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley ramping up pressure on the Federal Government to restore Wyndham weather radar

Phoebe Solon

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Council supports plan to improve public transport infrastructure by joining the State Government’s bus shelter subsidy program.

Shire council meeting Bus shelter subsidy program

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley Council supports plan to improve public transport infrastructure by joining the State Government’s Bus Shelter Subsidy Program (BSSP)

Phoebe Solon

The Shire of Broome has extended its Beam e-scooter trial until December.

E-rideables PremiumShire of Broome back push for stronger e-rideable penalties

The Shire of Broome has backed tougher penalties for e-rideable offences after the State Government was accused of paying “lip service” to safety concerns surrounding the high-powered devices

Cain Andrews

Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum attendees.

Clean energy transition PremiumFirst Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum a ‘success’

The inaugural Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum brought together more than 100 Aboriginal leaders and community members from across the region and the country on March 19 and 20.

Cain Andrews

Land has been transferred to the Gogolanyngor Aboriginal Corporation.

Land rights PremiumDampier Peninsula transferred to Traditional Owners

State Government approves transfer of approximately 2,490 hectares of land on the Dampier Peninsula in the Kimberley to native title holders

Phoebe Solon

The Kimberley has the highest rates of domestic violence in WA.

Domestic Violence PremiumKCLS: Assistance for FDV not slowing

While domestic violence offences in Broome and the broader Kimberley have shown a slight decrease over the past year, the region continues to record the worst rate of domestic violence in the State.

Cain Andrews

Browse Island.

Environment Drones target mouse invaders on remote Kimberley island

Browse Island off the coast of the Kimberley becomes the backdrop for a world-first conservation effort

Phoebe Solon

Latest forecast tracking released at 8.56am Wednesday for the predicted path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle down the WA coast from the Bureau of Meteorology

Severe WeatherVideoCommentsSevere weather warning as Cyclone Narelle strengthens off WA

Cyclone Narelle is redeveloping back into a tropical cyclone this morning off the far north Kimberly coast and is expected to intensify over waters north of the Pilbara today and tomorrow. 

Brooke Rolfe

Perth is now on alert as a tropical system tracks towards WA’s north, with forecasters warning it will likely re-intensify into a severe cyclone later this week.

WeatherVideoCommentsPerth on alert as forecast shows cyclone set to impact city

Perth is now on alert as a tropical system tracks towards WA’s north, with forecasters warning it will likely re-intensify into a severe cyclone later this week.

Brooke Rolfe

East Kimberley basketballers battle it out in Kununurra.

Basketball PremiumBlack Magics and Warriors secure grand final spot

The Black Magics have secured their spot in the Kununurra Basketball Association senior men’s grand final after finishing with a clear 49-29 win over Tropic Thunder in the semifinal on March 17.  

Cain Andrews

Kununurra Cottin Gin.

Fuel costs bitePremiumEKCCI concerned for agriculture and tourism amid fuel prices

The East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned for the local agriculture and tourism industries amid the soaring cost of fuel amid the Iran conflict

Cain Andrews and Phoebe Solon