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Shire of Broome offices.

Council PremiumShire of Broome May council meeting brought forward

The Shire of Broome has brought forward the date of the May council meeting to ensure councillors can attend the Kimberley Economic Forum. 

Cain Andrews

The fully refreshed Derby council meets on October 30, 2025.

Election drama PremiumDerby election complaint set to be heard in April

An “invalidity complaint” filed by the WA Electoral Commission in relation to the Shire of Derby West Kimberley local election is set to heard in court on April 10. 

Cain Andrews

WA Regional Business Excellence Awards 2025.

Business Excellence Awards PremiumBroome businesses finalists in Business Excellence Awards

The Kimberley’s business prowess is set to take centre stage at the RCCIWA’s upcoming Regional Business Excellence Awards with several Broome businesses selected as finalists.

Cain Andrews

Generic pIctures of Parliament in West Perth

Politics PremiumFormer Liberal Kimberley MLA Keith Alan Ridge dies aged 91

Former Liberal Member for the Kimberley Keith Ridge, better known by his middle name Alan, has died at the age of 91 on March 6. 

Cain Andrews

Tony Hutchinson.

40 years PremiumTony Hutchinson celebrates 40 years in Broome real estate

Broome real estate agent Tony Hutchinson, known around town as “Hutchy”, is celebrating 40 years of business in the iconic tourist town

Cain Andrews

Blak Tapas’ wares will be available during Colours of Country.

Arts Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster

Colours of Country is a new celebration of East Kimberley culture coming to the Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster in May

Phoebe Solon

Broome’s challenging operating environment was a major contributing factor to its high percentage of delayed flights.

late landings PremiumBroome Airport records country’s most domestic flight delays

Broome International Airport has been revealed as the worst-performing airport in the country for domestic flight delays overall, with 40 per cent of all services running late.

Cain Andrews

Gilbert Cox nails a shot for Black Magics.

Basketball PremiumWarriors claim top position after undefeated season so far

The Warriors have cemented themselves at the top of the Kununurra Basketball Association senior men’s standings as the competition prepares to enter the finals next week. 

Cain Andrews

The Shire of Broome has rejected a petition to make Broome “pesticide free” which garnered 117 signatures. 

Council PremiumShire of Broome rejects pesticide petition

The Shire of Broome has rejected a petition to make Broome “pesticide free” which garnered 117 signatures. 

Cain Andrews

The Broome Turf Club.

Council PremiumBroome Council defers turf club waste fees waiver

The Shire of Broome has deferred a decision on whether to waive waste disposal charges for the Broome Turf Club due to a lack of quorum. 

Cain Andrews

Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses have been detected in mosquitos across multiple locations in the Kimberley.

Health PremiumRoss River and Barmah Forest viruses detected in Kimberley

Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses have been detected in mosquitos across multiple locations in the Kimberley.

Cain Andrews

ICIN Directors, (L-R) Dr Dean Yibaburk, Sarah Parriman, Cissy Gore-Birch, Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy, Suzanne Thompson, Teddy Bernard, Tristin Maroney

Environment North Australian Savanna Fire and Carbon Forum

More than 50 Indigenous land and sea management representatives from across the Kimberley attend the 8th annual North Australian Savanna Fire and Carbon Forum and National Indigenous Carbon Forum

Phoebe Solon

Darrajayin on Malarngowem country in the East Kimberley has been declared the first Aboriginal heritage protected area in almost 30 years, granting the site the State’s highest cultural protections. 

Aboriginal heritage protected areaPremiumDarrajayin on Malarngowem Country

Darrajayin on Malarngowem country in the East Kimberley has been declared the first Aboriginal heritage protected area in almost 30 years, granting the site the State’s highest cultural protections.

Phoebe Solon

Shire of Broome offices.

Council PremiumBroome Shire opposes proposed local election reforms

Shire of Broome councillors have voted against State Government plans to introduce compulsory voting and four-year election cycles for local governments, citing potential election costs increases. 

Cain Andrews

La Grange Remote Community School students spin plates during the finale performance of Theatre Kimberley’s Dragonfly Outreach Project at Bidyadanga last July.

Arts Theatre Kimberley youth program receives State funding

Theatre Kimberley’s Youth Program receives Healthway grant from the State Government

Phoebe Solon

Qantas Australian Tourism Award winners Bec Richardson and Sarah Calabro (The Dragonfly Inn, TAS), Josh Melville (Gourmet Camp Oven Experience, WA), and the crew from the Abbey Medieval Festival (QLD).

Tourism Gourmet Camp Oven Experience wins national tourism gold

A unique outback dining experience in Kununurra has taken top honours on the national stage, winning two gold awards at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

Phoebe Solon

Broome Barracudas at the 2026 Country Pennants.

SwimmingBroome Barracudas Country Pennants division win

A talented team of nine young swimmers aged between nine and 14 proudly represented the Broome Barracudas at this year’s Country Pennants in Karratha, coming away with a division win and 47 medals. 

Cain Andrews

The spillway at the Ord Dam.

Dam overflow PremiumPannikin Bay closed after Ord Dam overflow

Lake Argyle is holding enough water to fill Optus Stadium almost 12,700 times following heavy rainfall across the East Kimberley resulting in the closure of Pannikin Bay.

Cain Andrews

Mandurah Swimming Club claimed its third consecutive A-grade pennant at the 2026 Country Pennants in Karratha.

SwimmingPremiumKarratha hosts massive 2026 Country Pennants swimming comp

Nearly 400 swimmers representing 19 clubs from across regional WA and more than 600 spectators, coaches and officials descended on Karratha for the Swimming WA Country Pennants from February 27-March 1. 

Cain Andrews

Pat Turner, Donella Mills and Dawn Casey

Health PremiumNACCHO CEO retires

Boards of Kimberley Aboriginal Medical and Kimberley Renal services acknowledge retirement of Pat Turner

Phoebe Solon

Derby police have charged a 26-year-old man with several weapons-related offences after allegedly discovering ammunition, parts of a firearm, drug paraphernalia and other weapons during a search of his home. 

Crime PremiumDerby police charge man with weapon offences

Derby police have charged a 26-year-old man with several weapons-related offences after allegedly discovering ammunition, parts of a firearm, drug paraphernalia and other weapons during a search of his home. 

Cain Andrews

Purnululu National Park

Land rights PremiumPurnululu joint management plan

A petition to State Parliament has been launched by Traditional Owners of Purnululu National Park in the East Kimberley to seek a formal role in managing the World Heritage-listed area

Phoebe Solon

The Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley building.

Council PremiumSWEK rejects compulsory voting for local elections

Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley councillors have voted against State Government plans to introduce compulsory voting and four-year election cycles for local governments. 

Cain Andrews

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley welcomed 12 new citizens into the fold at a citizenship ceremony on February 24.

New Australians PremiumSWEK welcomes new citizens into the fold

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley has welcomed 12 new Australian citizens into the fold during a citizenship ceremony last week. 

Cain Andrews