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Town Beach AwardPremiumShire of Broome wins national award for Town Beach

The Shire of Broome has been recognised on the national stage for its planning work, winning at the Planning Institute of Australia awards on Wednesday night in Hobart. 

Cain Andrews

Local disability fundraiser PremiumFundraiser for Broome girl with rare genetic condition

A sea of green took over Cable Beach on Sunday afternoon with dozens of Broomies heading down for a dance party in support of local six-year-old Kelsie Stewart, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

Cain Andrews

AviationAviair welcomes State support for network expansion

North West aviation company Aviair has welcomed State Budget measures to support the expansion of the Inter Regional Flight Network, currently operating between Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland and Broome.

Sam Jones

Rodeo PostponedPremiumFitzroy Crossing rodeo postponed after suspicious fire

One of Fitzroy Crossing’s most popular rodeo events has been forced to halt plans after a suspicious fire caused extensive damage to the venue.

Jane Murphy

BusinessBarramundi Group to expand West Kimberley operation

One of the world’s largest barramundi producers has announced plans to expand its West Kimberley operation, creating around 350-400 direct jobs and local business opportunities.

Sam Jones

Fat Bike ChampionshipsPremiumMark Smith wins Elite Men’s Fat Bike Championship

Cyclists flocked down to Cable Beach last Friday afternoon to compete in the AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships. 

Cain Andrews

Volunteer Week PremiumBroome’s volunteers celebrated in new podcast

Broome CIRCLE, the Shire of Broome and Radio Goolarri have acknowledged local volunteers by launching a new podcast featuring interviews with volunteers from around Broome for National volunteer week.

Cain Andrews

CrimePremiumKimberley family business ransacked but only $20 stolen

Another Kimberley business has become the target of thieves over the weekend, as crime in the region continues to escalate.

Jane Murphy

Illegal fishingPremiumWarning over illegal fishing at Ord River Diversion Dam

The Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and Water Corporation are urging tourists and residents to heed warnings over the dangers of illegal fishing at the Ord River Diversion Dam.

Sam Jones

Return of the musterPremiumOrd Valley Muster set to return as 2023 dates announced

After being cancelled this year because of COVID border-restrictions, one of the Kimberley’s most popular events — the Ord Valley Muster — is set to return in 2023.

Jane Murphy

EKFL Round 3PremiumTension and redemption push Ord River Magpies to success

After suffering a one-point loss in round two, reigning premiers the Ord River Magpies were back in form with something to prove.

Jane Murphy

FlickerfestPremiumFlickerfest wows at Picture Gardens

Film buffs gathered before the big screen at Kununurra Picture Gardens on Saturday night for the 31st International Short Film Festival, Flickerfest. 

Jane Murphy

one metre barraPremiumBrown water classic reels in crowds

Fishermen from across the East Kimberley flooded the region’s waterways this weekend, hooked by the chance to win big in the annual Wyndham Supermarket Brown Water Classic.

Jane Murphy

Broome wins gold PremiumBroome Misfits steal Esperance Pirates’ gold

The Broome Misfits have played on to glory in the Australian Masters Games in the over 40 division on April 29 in Perth. 

Cain Andrews

FootyPremiumTowns, Cable Beach shape-up as WKFL favourites

Broome Towns have continued their fine form in the West Kimberley Football League, smashing the Peninsula Bombers by 89 points to remain undefeated heading into the fourth round.

Sam Jones

BudgetPremiumKey Kimberley projects receive boost in 2022 State Budget

Handing down his second State Budget as treasurer, Premier Mark McGowan announced several multi-million-dollar pledges for key Kimberley projects.

Sam Jones

EFKLPremiumPort Wyndham Crocs slapped with $1000 fine for forfeit

An East Kimberley Football League team has been fined $1000 for forfeiting their Round 2 match in Halls Creek after raising concerns over road safety.

Jane Murphy

TourismNew Geikie Gorge boating facilities open

A new gangway, jetty and access path have opened to facilitate trips down ancient Geikie Gorge, carved out by the mighty Fitzroy River in the Kimberley.

Sam Jones

Childcare crisisPremiumDay care crisis leaves single mother-of-three in limbo

Broome mother Uweinna Albert has revealed her struggles in securing a day care placement for her son Keefe, having to wait in limbo on local day care centres waiting lists for up to 12 months.

Cain Andrews

Lake Argyle SwimRecord-breaking year for Lake Argyle Swim

A Perth 18-year-old made history last Saturday when be became the fastest solo swimmer ever to complete the 20 kilometer in the 2022 First National Kimberley Lake Argyle Swim.

Jane Murphy

FootyWaringarri Crows defeat Ord River Magpies by one point

The Waringarri Crows defeated the Ord River Magpies by just one point in round two over the weekend after being behind in the first term.

Cain Andrews

SquashBarrabundis win Kununurra Squash championship

The Barrabundis have been crowned Kununurra Squash Club champions in the first competition for the year, after a strong win over the Mocko Paulos.

Sam Jones

FootyPremiumEKFL team refused to travel for footy citing road concerns

An East Kimberley Football League team has made the ‘difficult decision’ to pull out of all away games scheduled to be held in Halls Creek, citing concerns over road safety.

Sam Jones

National Art AwardsPremiumThree Kimberley women selected as finalists for NATSIAAs

Three Aboriginal women who hail from the Kimberley have been selected as finalists in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. 

Cain Andrews