Peter Hampton was released from custody after pleading guilty to five charges at the Kununurra Magistrate’s Court on Friday following an incident that occurred on the afternoon of June 6, 2016
Stephanie Sinclair
Councillors approved the extension of a waiver on aircraft landing fees at the East Kimberley Regional Airport and Wyndham Airport for Kimberley Air Tours, Shoal Air, Aviair and HeliSpirit
Bianca Long’s work has been praised by the likes of Andrew Forrest and Michael Walters. Now, she is set to open up her work to the wider public
stephanie sinclair
Thousands of cane toads were collected by the Kununurra community and taken to the DBCA, which will oversee the processing of the toad legs into sausages
Located about 10km out of Kununurra and approved in 2007, the estate was developed on the promise of significant growth in the region following the release of stage two of the Ord Irrigation Scheme
The Kimberley Echo popped down to the bar and restaurant’s opening night to capture its customers enjoying the world-class view over a few beverages.
Operators fear while bookings for the 2021 dry season were looking promising, constant changes to State borders meant business could disappear in an instant.
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
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley president David Menzel described the loss of the town’s only department store as a “bitter pill to swallow” and noted its impact on the town’s liveability
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
Conceived in 2019, the Olabud Doogethu Halls Creek Justice Reinvestment Project aims to reduce youth crime and incarceration rates
Australia’s oldest intact rock painting, estimated to be up to 17,500 years old, has been discovered in the State’s remote East Kimberley region.
Rangi Hirini
The pair bowed out of the competition on Sunday night after arriving last on the tenth leg in Coober Pedy.
G’Day, the company behind Discovery holiday parks and Rottnest Island’s glamping venture, says tourism operators need to do more to promote hospitality as a career.
Sean Smith
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”.
According to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Kununurra and Halls Creek are among the top 12 baby-producing towns in WA
An evaluation of the cashless welfare card has revealed mixed results, with alcohol consumption and gambling down but most people involved in the trial left feeling discriminated against.
Annabel Hennessy
The program is designed to increase Aboriginal representation in the State’s police force and create a more accessible pathway for young Aboriginal people who want to become police officers
Gardener, bus driver, handyman and much-loved character of the school since 1985, Mr Rick said he was shocked to have the oval he helped build 29 years ago named in his honour.
Rooftop solar systems will be installed at Broome Senior High School as part of the Solar Schools program, if the McGowan government is re-elected in March.
Sam Jones
A rescue operation is currently underway for a group of people on the St George Ranges in the West Kimberley region.
Seven West Media has struck a long-term agreement with Google that will see the tech giant pay for news content in its first significant deal globally with a major media company.
Sarah-Jane Tasker
A WA Police officer accused of the aggravated stalking of two people in a remote Kimberley town has been released on bail and had his name suppressed.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Melbourne Demons announced the 19-year-old would be ruled out for the remainder of the season after tearing her hamstring tendon during the Demons’ round two match against Richmond Tigers
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