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Going homePremiumBail for crime spree-accused Kununurra boy to go home

The 15-year-old boy appeared in Broome Children’s Court charged with aggravated home burglary and commit, giving false personal details to police, stealing a motor vehicle and stealing

Grace Hendry

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Eye opener
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Changes needed to improve Kimberley NDIS delivery

My listening tour to the Kimberley two weeks ago was full of highlights. But there were moments of deep frustration for me, too, writes Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds

Time is rightCommentsPremiumTime to tap into Indigenous tourism in the Kimberley

Now is the time for traditional owners in the East Kimberley to pursue aspirations in the tourism sector, with more support for Indigenous operations than ever before.

Stephanie Sinclair

State CupCommentsPremiumKununurra netballers represent North West in State Cup

Three of Kununurra’s young netball talents have gone head to head with the sport’s best at the Netball WA State Cup in Perth.

Stephanie Sinclair

Fashion destinationCommentsPremiumKimberley the set of global fashion campaign

An upcoming global fashion campaign will see the Kimberley feature front and centre across some of the world’s top fashion publications, set to hit the eyes of more than 12 million people.

Stephanie Sinclair

Visitor warrantCommentsPremiumPermit plan to access top East Kimberley tourist sites

Permits to access remote East Kimberley tourist destinations could be introduced next year, as traditional owners seek to improve land management practices and Indigenous employment opportunities.

Stephanie Sinclair

Social picsCamera IconPremiumIN PICS: Balanggarra hosts Home Valley tourism forum

Traditional Owners, tour operators and government representatives travelled to Home Valley Station last week to discuss the future of Indigenous tourism at the Balanggarra Country Tourism Forum.

Recycling doubledCommentsPremiumKununurra recycling rates doubled within four months

Kununurra residents have embraced long-awaited access to a local recycling scheme, doubling the town’s weekly collection volumes within four months.

Stephanie Sinclair

Carers WeekCommentsPremiumEast Kimberley carers in spotlight for Carers Week

Those who look after some of the East Kimberley’s most vulnerable have been recognised with a celebratory breakfast as part of National Carers Week.

Stephanie Sinclair

Prepare nowPremiumPre-Christmas cyclone warning for North West

The Bureau of Meteorology released its tropical cyclone outlook for 2021-22 which shows a 60 per cent chance of an above-average number of tropical cyclones in waters off the North West coast.

Alexander Scott

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It’s the RFNDISPremium
The West Australian exclusive
RFDS called on for outback WA NDIS support

In a meeting between Federal NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds and RFDS health service delivery general manager Damien Whitham, options were canvassed to bring the RFDS into the NDIS service delivery fold.

Tom Zaunmayr

Big hitPremiumSeafarms cost blowout as labour, material prices rise

The company today announced a large increase in its capital cost forecast for the first stage of PSD from its June estimate of $275m-$290m

Stephanie Sinclair

Aiming highPremiumBright future ahead for Pilbara, Kimberley Girl winners

Spirits were high as finalists took the the stage full of confidence as they modelled fashionable fits, answered questions, and shared their hopes and dreams for the future

Grace Hendry

Funds welcomedPremiumFed Govt’s cash injection to drought-proof the north

Interim Hub Director Jed Matz welcomed the funding, and said northern WA and the NT had been calling for increased capacity in agricultural research, extension and adoption for some time

Funding boostCommentsState Government boost for 2022 East Kimberley events

Six East Kimberley organisations have been awarded State Government funding for events and initiatives planned for next year.

Slam dunkPremiumKimberley youth bball comp a chance to shine

More than 350 young people from 36 teams from regional WA descended on Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre to test their skills against some of the brightest talents

Sam Jones

In the mixPremiumWillie Creek leads Kimberley cohort in tourism awards

The pearl company is a finalist in the tourist attractions category, the tourism retail and hire services category and the major tour and transport operators category.

Grace Hendry

Airport upgradeCommentsPremiumEast Kimberley airport receives $7.5m for upgrade

East Kimberley Regional Airport will undergo a critical upgrade, after receiving a $7.5 million Federal Government grant to bring taxiways and aprons up to standard.

Stephanie Sinclair

Alleged assaultPremiumBroome masseur accused of indecent assault

A Broome based masseur who was charged with indecent assault after allegedly pulling down his clients underwear during a massage in September has seen further charges added

Sam Jones & Grace Hendry

Infrastructure fundingPremiumCable Beach redevelopment receives Federal support

The Cable Beach redevelopment looks to be one step closer after the Federal Government announced $6 million in funding for the project, among a slew of other Kimberley cash injections.

Sam Jones

Dig deepIncredible prizes to raise money for baby Rocka

Napier Downs Station manager and Shire of Derby West Kimberley council nominee Linda Evans has organised a fundraiser at the Mangrove Hotel on October 16

Grace Hendry

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Working wellPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Key Kimberley grog ban stat earns praise

Shire of Derby-West Kimberley president Geoff Haerewa says the data is a testament to what can be achieved when the Kimberley shires and the State Government work together

Sam Jones

Court CasePremiumTwo sisters attack woman in Kununurra

A 35-year-old woman who assaulted a woman with her sister in Kununurra was fined $1500 at South Hedland Magistrates Court.

Elliott Turner

Mass resignationsPremiumRegional nurses quit after break-ins and violence

A series of alleged break-ins and violent incidents at Wyndham District Hospital’s staff accommodation has exacerbated an acute nursing shortage in the East Kimberley.

Stephanie Sinclair