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Phoebe Solon is a North West reporter for The Kimberley Echo, Broome Advertiser, Pilbara News and North West Telegraph

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Men’s Table volunteer Guvener Gokkaya and regional host Jethro George.

Mental health PremiumThe Men’s Table is coming to Broome

A national men’s wellbeing organisation focused on building genuine connection and conversation is coming to Broome next month, with an information session to be held at the Roey on June 23

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Our Exmouth: Community Showcase.

Community PremiumOur Exmouth: Community Showcase

Exmouth’s resilience and community spirit on full display at the inaugural Our Exmouth: Community Showcase, a celebration of connection and recovery

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Portia Old holding the Women's Weekly Plate trophy.

Sports PremiumAll eyes on Country Week Hockey Championships

An action-packed night of hockey unfolded this week at the Bulgarra tennis and hockey courts, with players showcasing their improving skills in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

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Kununurra’s tourism offerings have been rewarded with a gold medal.

Tourism Kununurra wins Gold at 2026 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards

Kununurra crowned Western Australia’s top tourism destination, taking out Gold in the 2026 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards

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Indigenous influencer Nyima Tucker’s homecoming screening of Growing Up Nyima: Between Two Worlds took place at the Red Arts Earth Festival on May 24.

Arts PremiumGrowing Up Nyima: Between Two Worlds screens on home ground

A homegrown documentary exploring culture, identity and belonging returned to where it all began during Reconciliation Week, with a special screening held in Karratha on May 24 at the Red Earth Arts Precinct

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Senior high school student Harlen Gallacher has gained his Bronze Medallion and Pool Lifeguard qualification working at the Newman Aquatic Centre

Education PremiumEarning towards graduation

Casual jobs at Newman Aquatic Centre are helping local students work towards high school graduation, with eligible employment hours set to count towards WACE credits

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Ord Valley Muster Rodeo

Ord Valley Muster PremiumFrontier Helicopters Rodeo

Frontier Helicopters Rodeo has once again proven to be a much-loved drawcard for the Ord Valley Muster, with a sold-out crowd filling the Kununurra Rodeo Grounds on May 16. 

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Community members, Government officials and investment partners gathered for the East Kimberley airport runway extension opening.

Development PremiumKununurra airport expansion completed

The East Kimberley Regional Airport’s multimillion-dollar runway upgrade is complete.

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The Ord Valley Muster’s Cultural Culinary Adventure sold out on both evenings.

Arts PremiumOrd Valley Muster attracts thousands to sold-out events

The 25th annual Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster wrapped after 10 days of sold-out events, reinforcing the festival’s place as one of regional Australia’s biggest celebrations of culture, food, and entertainment.

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Thousands gathered for the final night of the Ord Valley Muster at the Kimberley Moon Experience.

Arts PremiumKimberley Moon Experience closes Ord Valley Muster

The Ord Valley Muster closed out the final night if its 10-day, 25th anniversary celebrations with the Kimberley Moon Experience, drawing hundreds of people to the banks of the Ord River.

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Round 5 of the North Pilbara Football League, held on May 23, produced a weekend of lopsided results, with several teams delivering powerful statements across league, reserves and women’s competitions.

Sport PremiumNPFL round five sees landslide wins

Round five of the North Pilbara Football League, held on May 23, produced a weekend of lopsided results, with several teams delivering powerful statements in the league, reserves and women’s competitions.

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Ear Science Patient Sonny Pilkington and Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service nurse Taffy Nherera.

Health PremiumBHP and ear science expand ear health support in the Pilbara

Improvements in ear health are at the centre of a new funding commitment for specialist medical support in the Pilbara. 

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