Home
Search
thewest.com.au‌‌
NewsChevron Right Icon

Kimberley

A new $4.2m family and domestic violence refuge has opened in Broome, providing additional spaces for women and children escaping family violence. 

Domestic Violence PremiumNew $4.2m Broome family and domestic violence refuge opens

A new $4.2m family and domestic violence refuge has opened in Broome, providing additional spaces for women and children escaping family violence

Cain Andrews

Residents can attend the Kununurra information session at Kimberley Grande Resort (Argyle Room) on August 20 from 10am-2pm to have their say on the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Amendment Bill.

WA newsPremiumKununurra to host land reform talks

Kununurra Aboriginal people, community organisations, land users and other interested residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to Aboriginal land laws

Phoebe Solon

Jarred Wall and Julianna Marie as Kooyar (Frogs).

EntertainmentPremiumNoongar children’s Theatre Production coming to Broome

The Shire of Broome and performing arts organisation Breaksea have announced that Aliwah Bardinar!, a colourful new theatre production for families, will take to the Broome Civic Centre stage in August.

Cain Andrews

WA Country Health Service Kimberley ear, nose and throat clinical lead Jafri Kuthubutheen will be attending the free two-day ear health education forum in Broome on Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21.

Health PremiumBroome to host free Kimberley ear health forum

A free two-day ear health education forum will be held in Broome on August 20 and 21, aimed at tackling high rates of preventable ear disease among First Nations children in the region

Phoebe Solon

WA Police have started to target bikies in the Kimberley, with a recent operation stopping and searching seven riders and their vehicles on Great Northern Highway.

Bikies targetedPremiumPolice target bikies in the Kimberley

Bikie gangs making their way to the Kimberley have been targeted in a recent police operation, with Kimberley Supt John Hutchison warning them “the Kimberley is not open for organised crime”.

Cain Andrews

Nagula Jarndu artist Sara Brooke's and fashion designer Ellie Thomas' design on the Country to Couture runway.

Fashion PremiumKimberley artists and designers feature on national stage

The work of more than 20 Kimberley artists and fashion designers featured on the national stage recently as part of Country to Couture. 

Cain Andrews

Ord River's Carl Rex.

Football PremiumOrd River book ticket to EKFL grand final

The Ord River Magpies have booked a ticket to the East Kimberley Football League grand final after a convincing win over the Port Wyndham Crocs during the qualifying final at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

The original Shire of Halls Creek logo and the new design, which was scrapped at the ordinary council meeting on July 23.

Shire PremiumNo new logo for Shire of Halls Creek

The Shire of Halls Creek has abandoned plans to introduce a new logo, with councillors voting to reinstate its traditional branding after community opposition.

Phoebe Solon

Broome Towns women's team are through to the grand final.

Sports PremiumTowns, Greenbacks into WKFL grand finals

Towns and the Cable Beach Greenbacks have advanced to their respective West Kimberley Football League grand finals.

Phoebe Solon

Studio 34 dancers.

EntertainmentPremiumBust Out Cabaret returns this August

Theatre Kimberley’s Bust Out Cabret is returning to the Broome Convention Centre next month with audiences set to enjoy two nights of risqué and hilarious entertainment.

Cain Andrews

Broome brewery Matso’s has bagged its second gong this year for its Vodka Pash Pine Crush beverage at the 2026 at the Australian Drinks Awards.

Business PremiumMatso’s Vodka Pash Pine Crush wins another gong

Matso’s has bagged its second gong this year for its Vodka Pash Pine Crush beverage at the 2026 at the Australian Drinks Awards. 

Cain Andrews

Federal Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney.

WA news PremiumDV program gets $2.8m funding boost

A trial program to help victims of domestic violence leave their abusers has been give a $2.8 million funding injection to extend its services for further 12 months.

Cain Andrews

Bushfire in Waterbank near Broome.

Bushfire season PremiumKimberley bushfire season is here

The northern bushfire season in the Kimberley is now well under way with 43 large bushfires recorded in July, 15 of them in the past week.

Cain Andrews

The last of the concrete has been poured for Broome's new Step Up/Step Down facility.

HealthPremiumBroome Step Up/Step Down facility concrete pour complete

Broome’s Step Up/Step Down building is well on the way with the final batch of concrete for the new six-bed residential mental health facility being poured this week. 

Cain Andrews

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch said the funding will help protect the Kimberley’s “rich cultural heritage”.  

Community PremiumKimberley Aboriginal corporations funded to protect culture

Nine Aboriginal corporations and local organisations across the Kimberley are set to share in more than $450,000 in State Government funding to protect cultural sites and preserve heritage knowledge.

Cain Andrews

Broome Uber driver Tonii Skeen and Broome International Airport chief executive Andrew Lane.

Need a ride? CommentsPremiumPopular ride-share service makes debut in north WA town

Uber drivers are now ready to take people around Broome from today with the ride-share service launching in the tourist town on Thursday morning. 

Cain Andrews

More than 600 students from eight Broome schools are set to attend The Kids STEM Festival as it returns to the tourist town this August as part of National Science Week. 

Community PremiumBroome The Kids STEM Festival returns in 2026

More than 600 students from eight Broome schools are set to attend The Kids STEM Festival as it returns to the tourist town this August as part of National Science Week. 

Cain Andrews

Broome CIRCLE and ECU tax clinic team.

Community PremiumBroome CIRCLE tax clinic saves remote communities thousands

A dedicated team of volunteers and staff from ECU recently joined forces with local community organisation Broome CIRCLE to deliver free tax relief and financial support across the West Kimberley. 

Cain Andrews

The Brown Water Classic reeled in more than 500 anglers at the weekend.

Fishing PremiumBrown Water Classic reels in hundreds of anglers

East Kimberley Fishing Club’s and Tackle World Kununurra’s Brown Water Classic reeled in more than 500 anglers at the weekend with thousands of dollars in prizes and local bragging rights on the line.

Cain Andrews

The Broome mountain bike track is starting to become a reality, with construction set to begin next month.

Community PremiumBroome mountain bike track project gets under way

Broome’s long-awaited mountain bike track is starting to become a reality, with construction of the highly anticipated project set to begin next month. 

Cain Andrews

Broome Towns' Lachlan Hearsch.

Football PremiumBroome Towns book ticket to grand final

Broome Towns have claimed their spot in the West Kimberely Football League 2026 grand final after defeating Cable Beach at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

A composite image of a total solar eclipse, from beginning to totality.

Solar eclipse PremiumTwo years until the Kimberley is plunged into darkness

Eclipse chasers should mark their calendars, with exactly two years until the Kimberley is plunged into darkness by one of the longest total solar eclipses this century.

Phoebe Solon

Ngarranggarni Civil and Mining Pty Ltd.

Social enterprise awards PremiumKimberley construction company building career pathways

Kimberley-based Aboriginal-owned civil construction company, Ngarranggarni Civil and Mining has been named a finalist in the First Nations Social Enterprise category of this years WA Social Enterprise Awards

Phoebe Solon

Nganjuwarr claimants celebrate their native title recognition.

Native Title PremiumNganjuwarr native title over East Kimberley country

The Nganjuwarr traditional owners have secured exclusive native title rights over almost 1000sqkm of country in the East Kimberley following a Federal Court determination held on country.

Phoebe Solon