Kimberley

Focus on what countsHow healing old wounds will ensure the Durack legacy

While a shock diagnosis means she has had to give up some of her harder bush walks, Mary Durack feels a “great privilege” in being able to enjoy the dazzling landscapes.

Annabel Hennessy

Shocking allegationsYoung Kimberley teacher’s jaw broken in alleged bashing

A teacher in a remote Aboriginal community, where the safety of educators has previously been of concern, had to be airlifted to hospital in Perth after allegedly being bashed while on a walk.

Rourke Walsh

OUT AND ABOUTRace day on track with fashion, fun and music

It wasn’t the race round punters expected at the beginning of the year, but the absence of horses didn’t make Kununurra Race Club’s 2020 COVID Cup any less memorable.

Elise Van Aken

Boat harbourShire endorses Entrance Point boat launch harbour

The decision means the organisation can now seek funding for the project and work with stakeholders to progress landscape, artwork and interpretation designs

Jakeb Waddell

Violent incidentPost-netball match fight lands teen in court

A 16-year-old girl has become the latest juvenile to be charged with assault occasioning bodily harm following an alleged violent altercation with another teenager after a netball match.

Carly Laden

State electionDerby president to step down if successful in election

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley president said knowing he would have to step away from the shire made the decision difficult.

Jakeb Waddell

Horse powerIndigenous trainees saddle up to help kids

The Broome-based health workers are helping to develop the unique wellbeing trial that encourages participants to care for horses.

Jakeb Waddell

Sweet justiceHoney farming creates buzz with Kimberley prisoners

Inmates at a WA prison have gotten themselves into a sticky situation — but it’s not through misbehaving.

Jenne Brammer

HEAD ON COLLISIONMan charged over East Kimberley fatal crash

A 36-year-old man will face a string of charges for his role in a car crash that killed another man and injured three others.

Elise Van Aken

‘Massive injustice’Judge blames dad of boy who killed young Abbey

The president of the WA Children’s Court has blamed the father of a 12-year-old boy for the death of 11-year-old girl Abbey Forrest — who was killed when the boy crashed a car in WA’s north last year.

Elise Van Aken

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Legendary Docker’s new life inspiring Broome youth

Playing guitar for a flock of tourists as the sun sets on Cable Beach, camping in the outback and shooting hoops during the week with a group of mates — Broome life is a breeze for Luke McPharlin.

Jakeb Waddell

‘Idiot abroad’French backpacker jailed after drug order to WA hostel

An ‘idiot abroad’ whose dream holiday around Australia with his girlfriend turned into a nightmare after he was caught importing party drugs in the mail to his Kununurra hostel has been jailed.

Shannon Hampton

OUT AND ABOUTOne out, all out for Kimberley Pride do

East Kimberley folk of all sexualities flocked to the Ord River Sports Club on September 5 for KNQ’s second annual Pride event, Rainbow Moon.

Elise Van Aken

ROAD’S FATE SEALEDProject boon to Ord Valley

The State Government has invested $18.3 million to bring forward the sealing of a major transport infrastructure route, connecting the East Kimberley to the Northern Territory.

Elise Van Aken

END OF SEASONCommunity praised for support

Oria Orchards owner-operator Dianne Robinson, said the community had shown a great amount of support to stallholders in the past 10 weeks.

Elise Van Aken

NO JOB-SEEKERSCafe has worker woes

Cafe owner Rick Dyson has since found a person to fill some of his former barista’s shifts, but others in the region have not been so lucky.

Elise Van Aken

Domestic violenceKimberley family violence response resources bolstered

Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Simone McGurk announced more than $5 million in funding towards a package of initiatives in wake of Kimberley Magistrate’s call to politicians.

Carly Laden

GRANDMA WANTEDFind-a-gran idea works

A Kununurra mother who reached out to the community hoping to connect her children with surrogate grandparents has been overwhelmed by the response.

Elise Van Aken

FOOTBALLHAWKS FLY AGAIN

The Halls Creek Hawks have won back-to-back premierships after a seesawing grand final against the Kururrungku Roos.

Elise Van Aken

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Body-worn cop camera videos to convict DV abusers

Police camera footage will soon be able to be used as evidence in court to convict domestic violence offenders currently escaping punishment because their victims are being pressured not to testify.

Elise Van Aken

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Domestic violence law reform welcome

The issue is complex and there will be further challenges. But it is heartening to know that action is under way.

KANE CORNERProtect your dogs from parvovirus

In the last few weeks Kimberley Vet have seen a huge surge in parvovirus cases, at least two cases every single day.

Tegan Phillips

YOUNG LEADERSDeadly Diva Day turns full circle for new facilitator

An empowering workshop for local Indigenous girls was a big success, with an alumna from the program employed to facilitate the annual event for the first time.

Elise Van Aken

FOR THE ‘GRAMFlower fans a blooming nuisance

The picturesque Ord Valley was awash with fluffy white cotton and bright sunflower crops ready for this year’s harvest, but onlookers have been urged by farmers not to trespass in the fields.

Elise Van Aken