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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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Fuel prices in the Kimberley continue to rise with diesel selling for $2.89 a litre in Kununurra and $2.98 a litre in Halls Creek.

Fuel PremiumKimberley fuel price continues to spike

Kimberley drivers are paying up to 60¢ more at the bowser for unleaded petrol than motorists in central Perth, data shows.

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Kununurra boxer Josh Vella at Broome’s Red Dirt Rumble.

Community PremiumKununurra boxers bound for Darwin

A clutch of Kununurra boxers headed to the Red Dirt Rumble in Broome to boost their experience.

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Apex Kununurra Barra Bash 2026 was a hit with thousands taking part over the competition days.

Fishing PremiumBarra Bash hooks big numbers

The 2026 Recfishwest Apex Kununurra Barra Bash has wrapped up after another huge weekend on the water, with more than 1,350 entries taking part from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

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Broome police charity ball attendees.

Charity PremiumBroome Ball raises funds for local charities

More than 150 people dressed up and turned out for the annual Broome police charity ball, raising funds and awareness for two local charities.

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Kimberley Maintenance Centre officially celebrated its opening in Broome on September 24.

Business PremiumNew maintenance centre opens in Broome

A new heavy equipment maintenance centre has opened in Broome, aiming to provide faster mechanical and electrical repairs for businesses and operators across the Kimberley.

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The Shire of Broome has confirmed its syringe collection service will operate throughout 2026–27.

Shire of Broome PremiumSyringe collection to continue

A service collecting discarded needles and maintaining public sharps bins across Broome will continue for the next year.

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Michael Albert, Legend of the Golden Tongs winner 2026.

Community PremiumBroome’s Mick Albert crowned Legend of the Tongs

Cable Beach Football Club stalwart Mick Albert has taken out Bunnings’ national Legend of the Golden Tongs award, with the Broome club set to receive $25,000 in products and materials.

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A magnitude 2.3 earthquake has been recorded about 77 kilometres south of Kununurra in the East Kimberley.

EarthquakePremiumEarthquake recorded south of Kununurra

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake has been recorded about 77km south of Kununurra in the East Kimberley.

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Over 2,000 Broome locals and community members turn up to enjoy the Broome International Airport's Community Open Day

Community PremiumAirport open day takes off

More than 2500 people turned out at Broome International Airport on Sunday, September 20, for a Community Open Day

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Robyn Mungulu in centre, left is Jeanine Numendumah and right is Shirley Thomas - all were Dambimangari Tour Guides this season with Robyn being a senior guide.

Cultural tourism PremiumDambimangari voices at Garaan-ngaddim

Visitors to Garaan-ngaddim (Horizontal Falls) have spent this tourism season hearing directly from Dambimangari Traditional Owners about the Country they are visiting.

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Jaala Ozies author of Djugun we speak for our country at the book launch at Broome Library

ArtsPremiumDjugun Stories Come Home

Members of the community gathered in Broome on September 22 for the launch of Djugun: We Speak For Our Country, a book documenting the history, language and cultural heritage of the Djugun people.

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Luigi Vitulano and Paolo Bau.

Sports Derby soccer makes history

Derby’s men’s senior soccer team has cause for celebration after recording its first-ever win as a club with a 4–1 victory over Fitzroy Crossing Social Soccer on Sunday, September 20.

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