A pair of Kimberley art collectives have teamed up with the WA Museum to capture what life was like in the regions during the COVID-19 crisis.
Peter de Kruijff
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt announced the new title in Derby this morning and said it would now reflect the cultural history of the lands.
Jakeb Waddell
COVID-19 might have put a hold on their traditional music festival but campers will be able to enjoy a good old-fashioned Saturday night out, 140km south of Broome.
Carly Laden
The annual budget that will guide the Shire of Broome’s spending over the next year is likely to be altered in coming months after a clear picture of COVID-19 hardship for ratepayers is painted.
Families looking for a sunny getaway in the school holidays are expected to pack out Broome’s hotels and caravan parks over the next fortnight and pump desperately needed dollars into businesses.
WKFL has announced they will be hosting a social AFL 9s competition as an alternative in response to making the difficult decision to cancel the traditional season due to the impact of COVID-19.
Shire councillors will tomorrow night decide whether or not to reallocate funding for the festival, which was pulled in April amid the pandemic.
Broome Police are calling on the public for help in identifying and finding a driver accused of hooning at Gantheaume Point in close range of other beachgoers.
Staff reporters
Less flights and a big distance have all but killed off the East Kimberley tourist season, threatening livelihoods in the north.
Peter de Kruijff and Jakeb Waddell
The transformation would include a new clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant and function space.
Sun-Nin Jack Chan and Brett Austin Clifton appeared in the Broome Magistrates Court on Monday charged with attempting to pervert justice in relation to one of Mr Chan’s previous convictions.
The Worrorra artist will be presenting his solo exhibition Yornadaiyn Woolagoodja: Gerwarlee Waidju (Donny Woolagoodja: Mine, The Way I Do It) from June 19-July 9 at Short Street Gallery.
The Shire of Broome recently put out a community survey, calling on the public to detail what they would like to see at the skate park, just outside the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
The emerging role models creating change in the Kimberly town, dedicating their lives to help their community and sparking discussions that may now be more important than ever.
Broome Touch Association becomes one of the first sporting clubs in Broome to resume competition, kicking off with round seven tonight.
Three teenage girls were targeted by an alleged child sex offender in a series of Broome home invasions where the victims were assaulted in their beds. A 36-year old was arrested hiding in a bath tub.
A pre-budget cash splash of $8.3 million to continue WA’s Northern Beef Development program for four years will create a swag of new projects and the continue existing irrigated agriculture trials.
Cally Dupe
Police have again called on the public for help in their search for Rami Johnathon Rahman, who they believe could assist with a sexual assault and aggravated armed robbery investigation.
It is believed Rami Johnathon Rahman, 36, could assist police in their investigation into an aggravated burglary and sexual assault that occurred in the early hours of June 11.
A male juvenile has been charged by Derby detectives in relation to two home invasions he was allegedly involved in.
Tricky beginnings have done little to phase young gun Anthony Treacy, who is hoping to impress at the Eagles this year.
Since its online release in late April, Sounds of the Kimberley has been streamed more than 10,000 on SoundCloud, YouTube and Spotify to more than 20 countries around the world.
After two months, the Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre has been able to welcome back patrons and sporting clubs.
The Broome Jets Rugby League senior squad returned to training last week, implementing several policies to maintain hygiene standards in training and game-day scenarios.
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