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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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Physiotherapist Louise Abigail Cebeda, MinRes principal community & stakeholder engagement Tegan Read, and clinical and services manager Megan Bell.

Health care PremiumNew equipment expands KCH outreach across the Pilbara

New medical equipment is helping Karratha Central Healthcare expand its outreach services and provide care to patients in remote parts of the Pilbara.

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BHP community sundowner in Newman celebrated the community groups that received a funding boost from BHP’s community grants program.

Community PremiumNewman community groups receive funding boost

Newman community groups receive share of $300,000 in funding from mining giant BHP.

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Broome-based doctor and Aboriginal health advocate Dr Jaaron Davis, a leading figure in the ‘It is time to act’ campaign, part of Cancer Council WA’s Find Cancer Early Program.

Health care PremiumKimberley urged to act on lung cancer

People across the Kimberley are being urged to act early if they notice potential symptoms of lung cancer as Cancer Council WA launches an awareness campaign this month.

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Daffodil Day dip at Cable Beach 2025

Daffodil Day PremiumKimberley goes yellow for Daffodil Day

Cancer Council WA is calling on Kimberley residents, businesses, schools and community groups to get behind Daffodil Day to raise money and awareness for life-changing cancer research.

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Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat says the initiative addresses long-standing barriers for remote families. 

Health PremiumVirtual mental health support for Pilbara youth

A new virtual mental health service has been launched to give children and young people across the Pilbara with mental health needs faster, specialised care closer to home.

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Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat said the WISH initiative addresses longstanding barriers for remote families accessing mental health care.

Health PremiumVirtual mental health support for Kimberley kids

Children and young people in remote areas like the Kimberley will have greater access to specialist mental health care after the launch of a new $12 million virtual service. 

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Broome’s Jake Powers received the Cecilia Cubillo Young Achiever Award at this years National Indigenous Fashion Awards

Arts PremiumKimberley fashion stars take out national NIFA awards

Two of the Kimberley’s Indigenous fashion champions have been recognised on the national stage, taking home awards at the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards on Larrakia Country in Darwin on August 5.

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A 39-year-old Perth man has been charged after Broome police allegedly seized drugs, cash and weapons.

Crime PremiumBroome drug bust: Perth man charged

A 39-year-old Perth man has been charged after Broome police allegedly uncovered more than 30g of methylamphetamine, thousands of dollars in cash and weapons during a search of a Cable Beach property.

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Dwayne Jessell’s Marks Of Life 2026. Lino print.

ArtsPremiumGija artists named Lester Prize finalists

Two Gija artists from the East Kimberley have been named finalists in the 2026 Lester Prize after a record 1177 artists entered the prestigious portraiture competition.

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A Kununurra police chase has gone viral worldwide after footage of the incident was shared by major international news outlets, putting the East Kimberley town’s youth crime challenges under a global spotlight.

WA newsPremiumKununurra crime spike under the spotlight

Extra police officers have been called into Kununurra to deal with a spike in “bored” kids from “unstable backgrounds” offending in the town and once again prompting negative headlines around the world. 

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Nine juveniles charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.

WA news PremiumNine juveniles charged after Derby crime spree

Nine juveniles have been charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.

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Monique Le Lievre, Broome musician and sound healer will showcase Kimberley music, culture and community through a series of performances and collaborative events at this year’s Shinju Matsuri festival.

ArtsPremiumMusic, healing and community at Shinju

Broome musician and sound healer Stellar Moon will showcase Kimberley music, culture and community through a series of performances and collaborative events at this year’s Shinju Matsuri festival.

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