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More than 100 protesters gathered at Entrance Point in Broome on January 22 to oppose a proposed gas fracking development in the Kimberley.

Mining PremiumValhalla Gas Exploration and Appraisal Program

More than 100 protesters gathered in Broome to oppose the Valhalla Gas Exploration and Appraisal Program approval

Phoebe Solon

Callum Ah Chee after Brisbane won the AFL grand final. Cameron Spencer

AFL PremiumCallum Ah Chee making waves at Adelaide Crows

Two-time AFL premiership player Callum Ah Chee who hails from Derby in the West Kimberley is making waves at his new football club, the Adelaide Crows, impressing his new teammates at pre-season training

Cain Andrews

Care for Hedland founder Kelly Howlett.

New yearPremiumLeaders look ahead to 2026

Regional leaders have shared their plans for the new year.

Phoebe Solon

Temperatures and power bills are increasing in Australia.

Feeling the heatPremiumPower bills are making householders feel the heat

WA has recorded its third-hottest year on record but a survey has shown soaring power bills are forcing people to turn off their air-conditioners.

Michael Palmer

Ord River Diversion Dam

WA News PremiumWater Corporation to lower Lake Kununurra for essential work

Water Corporation will be lowering water levels in Lake Kununurra end of January to late February for essential maintenance

Phoebe Solon

Kimberley residents have been warned to prepare for heavy rainfall.

Weather PremiumKimberley flood warning

A Flood Advice has been issued for communities along the West Kimberley and North Kimberley rivers.

Phoebe Solon

Caitlin Lulu and Rachel Nanala preparing kangaroo tails in the new community kitchen.

WA News Mulan Aboriginal Corporation community kitchen upgrade

Mulan Aboriginal Corporation’s community kitchen upgrade strengthens community and connection

Phoebe Solon

CGS sales agronomist Emily O'Shannessy in a cotton crop in Kununurra.

COTTONING ONPremiumOrd agronomist selected for prestigious leadership program

The East Kimberley’s burgeoning cotton industry has taken another step forward, with a Kununurra-based agronomist selected to take part in a prestigious leadership program run by Cotton Australia.

Cally Dupe

Protestors in Broome protesting against Black Mountain in 2024.

Oil & GasCommentsPremiumFracking drilling in West Kimberley gets EPA nod

The Environmental Protection Authority said Bennett Resources, part of Black Mountain Energy, could sink the exploration and appraisal wells subject to strict environmental conditions.

Sean Smith

Competitors in last year’s Lake Argyle Swim.

Swimming PremiumLake Argyle Swim biggest yet

The Lake Argyle Swim is gearing up for its biggest year yet, with more than 700 people coming from across the country for the iconic Kimberley event on May 2.  

Cain Andrews

The Wyndham weather radar is expected to be out of action for the next three months after it was struck by lightning on Christmas Day.

Weather PremiumWyndham weather radar to be down for next three months

The Wyndham weather radar is expected to be out of action for the next three months after it was struck by lightning on Christmas Day, the Bureau of Meteorology says. 

Cain Andrews

A 26-year-old man from Derby allegedly found with meth and cocaine during a traffic stop on New Year’s Day has been charged with possession.

Crime PremiumPolice charge Derby man with drug possession

A 26-year-old man from Derby allegedly found with meth and cocaine during a traffic stop on New Year’s Day has been charged with possession.

Cain Andrews

Praxelis is a highly invasive weed.

Weed alertPremiumKimberley on alert for weed as wet season kicks in

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has urged Kimberley residents to be on the lookout for an invasive weed.

Michael Palmer

A statue of Belgium's King Leopold II sprayed with red paint during protests in 2020.

Down with the kingPremiumBid to remove tyrant’s name from Kimberley

A tyrant’s name for an area of the Kimberley may soon be replaced.

Michael Palmer

The Shire of Brome is calling on community-minded residents to get involved with two of its working groups.

Local governmentPremiumArts and community working groups look for new members

The Shire of Brome is calling on community-minded residents to get involved with two of its working groups — the arts and culture reference group and the community safety working group.

Cain Andrews

Funding has been diverted to new social homes.

Housing PremiumAboriginal short stay funding redirected to social housing

Nearly $20m in State Government funding initially committed to the Kununurra Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation project has been redirected to refurbish and build new social homes.

Cain Andrews

Temperatures are set to soar across WA as a heatwave hits the State.

WeatherCommentsWarning as parts of WA to hit near-50C in sizzling heatwave

People in parts of the State are set to swelter through intense heat, prompting a fresh warning from authorities.

Cain Andrews

An artist’s rendering of key worker housing in Fitzroy Crossing.

HousingPremiumGrant announced for key worker housing in Fitzroy Crossing

The State Government will spend $5 million to support key worker housing in Fitzroy Crossing.

Phoebe Solon

Yaruwu senior cultural consultant Dianne Appleby provided a welcome to country to open the Broome screening of Healing Waters.

Road to recoveryPremiumHealing Waters short film screened in Broome

A short film exploring cultural healing after the devastating 2023 Kimberley floods has screened in Broome.

Phoebe Solon

Callum Ah Chee, Jade Gresham and Lawson Humphries at the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match.

AFL PremiumNorth West AFL grand finalists to star in AFL Origin match

North West AFL stars Callum Ah Chee and Lawson Humphries have joined the WA squad for the upcoming AFL Origin match against Victoria at Optus Stadium on February 14.  

Cain Andrews

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley's Wyndham office.

On the move?PremiumReturn to Wyndham on the cards

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley could be back in Wyndham by the end of this year.

Michael Palmer

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with arson after it’s claimed he sparked a fire at Jasmine Lane Group Home in Kununurra on Boxing Day. 

Crime PremiumTeen charged with Kununurra Jasmine Lane Group Home arson

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with arson after it’s claimed he sparked a fire at Jasmine Lane Group Home in Kununurra on Boxing Day. 

Cain Andrews

An expansion of the Fitzroy Crossing renal health centre has been completed.

HealthPremiumFitzroy Crossing renal health centre expansion complete

The Fitzroy Crossing renal health centre has officially reached practical completion after a $9 million expansion.

Phoebe Solon

Police major crash officer in Port Hedland.

Road Toll PremiumREVEALED: Shocking WA road toll for 2025

The death toll on WA roads was at odds with the national trend seen across the country in 2025.

Cain Andrews