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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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Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley president David Menzel acknowledged concerns raised by locals around the proposed location of the new Youth Night Space at the June 23 council meeting

Council PremiumLocals push back at proposed location of youth night space

Community opposition grows against proposed youth night space location as council promises to advocate for the whole community

Phoebe Solon

The Town of Port Hedland is calling for community feedback on its housing strategy plan

Housing PremiumPort Hedland housing plan opens for feedback

The Town of Port Hedland is calling for community feedback on its draft Local Housing Strategy, in a push to tackle a housing crisis

Phoebe Solon

Round 9 of the North Pilbara Football League at Kevin Richards Memorial Oval.

Sports PremiumNPFL round 9 round-up

Round 9 of the North Pilbara Football League delivered several one-sided contests across the league, reserves and women’s competitions, held on June 27.

Phoebe Solon

Broome detectives have charged six people after intercepting significant quantities of illicit drugs destined for distribution in Broome and the East Kimberley. Superintendent John Hutchison, from the Kimberley District.

Crime PremiumPolice intercept massive drug haul destined for WA hotspot

Six people have been charged by Broome detectives after police intercepted more than half a kilogram of methylamphetamine and almost 200g of cocaine allegedly destined for Broome and the East Kimberley.

Phoebe Solon

Family Day at the Broome Races.

Racing PremiumFamily fun at the races

Families flocked to the Broome Turf Club for a day of racing, live entertainment and community fun as the club hosted its popular Family Day race meeting.

Phoebe Solon

A long-standing Cable Beach landmark is entering a new chapter, with Broome locals and lifelong friends Zea Sibosado and Ashlie Williamson preparing to open Four Fold in July.

Community PremiumFour Fold to open doors in July

A long-standing Cable Beach landmark is entering a new chapter, with Broome locals and lifelong friends Zea Sibosado and Ashlie Williamson preparing to open Four Fold in July.

Phoebe Solon

The Pilbara Krocs secured fifth place in division four at this year’s CBH Group Women’s Country Championships.

Sports PremiumKrocs finish country week strongly

Pilbara Krocs hockey team finished CBH Group Women’s Country Championships on a high, securing fifth place in division four after a gruelling three says of close matches

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Mohammad Sidiqi (Pilbara Meta Maya), Robert McGuirk (End Trachoma Rotary), Dr Mel Stoneham (#endingtrachoma Curtin University),Kerry Cornhauser (front - End Trachoma Rotary), Prof Christina Pollard (Curtin Uni), Jasper Lush (white shirt- #endingtrachoma Curtin University), Kael Wilden (Pilbara Meta Maya), Rick Corhauser (End Trachoma Rotary)

Community PremiumLaundry trailer targets remote health gap

Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation in South Hedland and its community celebrate new washing trailer, donated by Curtin University and Rotary, fitted with two industrial washer-dryers

Phoebe Solon

A dredging contract has been awarded to Jan De Nul Australia to carry out the next steps pf the Pilbara Ports Zone 5 Bypass Channel

Shipping PremiumPort Hedland bypass channel contract awarded

A $50 million project designed to protect shipping operations at Port Hedland from major disruptions has moved a step closer, with Pilbara Ports awarding a dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia.

Phoebe Solon

Sam Longley will appear in Beanstalk, a hilarious reimagining of the classic children’s fairy tale, on July 13 at the Broome Civic Centre.

Arts PremiumA giant twist on a classic tale is coming to Broome

A beloved fairy tale will be turned on its head when Beanstalk comes to Broome Civic Centre during the July school holidays.

Phoebe Solon

Jenna Pickering

Arts PremiumPilbara to the big smoke: Jenna Pickering’s next adventure

Pilbara artist Jenna Pickering is set to spend a month in Sydney learning from some of Australia’s leading creative minds after receiving an $8,000 Next Level Fellowship.

Phoebe Solon

Spinifex Spree Carnival is coming to Port Hedland July 24 and 25 at The Town Oval

Community PremiumSpinifex Carnival is coming to Port Hedland

Port Hedland’s much-loved Spinifex Spree Carnival is set to return in July, bringing a weekend of free entertainment, family activities and community celebration to the Town Oval.

Phoebe Solon