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  1. Holiday nightmare PremiumTourists’ 4WD stolen and used to ram police cars in Broome

  2. Basketball Grand Final Mp Boys defeat Kings in down to the wire Grand Final game

  3. Census 2021New census data highlights income disparity in the Kimberley

  4. NAIDOC 2022PremiumBroomies ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ for NAIDOC Festival

  5. Power upgradeSolar power to be installed at Broome Wastewater Plant

Broome’s best apprentices PremiumBroome’s Chadwick Albert named best apprentice of the year

Broome carpentry apprentices Chadwick Albert and Brendon Roe both won best apprentice awards at the WA Building Excellence awards.

Cain Andrews

Census 2021PremiumMore visitors, less renters: Census 2021 Kimberley rundown

Every five years, the publication of the national census data spurs self-reflection throughout Australia, delivering the answers to a multitude of questions.

Jane Murphy

Derby school redevelopment Premium$20.9m Derby DHS redevelopment begins

Derby District High School is about to undertake a massive redevelopment of its school grounds and facilities, costing $20.9 million. 

Cain Andrews

Paradise lostPremiumBroome a tragic tale of two cities as youth crime skyrockets

The jewel in the crown of the State’s north west tourism industry is fast becoming a tragic tale of two cities. Broome is bristling with tourists by day, but by night it is a war zone plagued by youth crime.

James Salmon

Broome motocross PremiumBroome motocross round three and four action

Two rounds of motocross action took place at the Broome motocross track over Saturday and Sunday. 

Cain Andrews

Ranger fundingPremiumMore Kimberley First Nation’s rangers receive funding

Six Aboriginal organisations in the Kimberley have received a portion of $10 million for the creation or expansion of First Nation’s ranger programs. 

Jane Murphy

AFL round 16 Callum Ah Chee wins 20 disposals in Lions win over Bulldogs

Players from the Kimberley were thin on the ground in round 16 of AFL with some being out due to injury and others out on the sub bench. 

Basketball Grand Final Mp Boys defeat Kings in down to the wire Grand Final game

It was a thrilling Broome Basketball Association grand final on Wednesday night, with a crowd gathering at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre to watch the Mp Boys and the Kings go head to head.

WKFLBroome Saints lift Kullari trophy with NAIDOC round win

The Broome Saints and the Peninsula Bombers battled it out for the Kullarri NAIDOC trophy, in both the women’s and men’s competitions in the NAIDOC round of the WKFL over the weekend. 

NetballPremiumCable Beach eye grand final with another strong win

It was a disappointing game for Flames last week who suffered a single-point loss to the Broome Towns, losing their chance to move up the ladder.

Jane Murphy

Short-stay stoushPremiumResort owner criticises Shire’s new short-stay policy

A policy that will require short-stay accommodation property owners to register their property with the Shire, along with a slew of other regulations has passed council.

Cain Andrews

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Foul PlayMUST WATCH: Explosive documentary exposes truth about Pinder

A new video series from The West Australian explores the rise and fall of Wildcats superstar Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder. Former teammates, coaches and his son reveal what went on behind the scenes. WATCH IT IN FULL

Daryna Zadvirna

People’s punditCommentsSearch for a food critic: Meet the top 10 and cast your vote

We’ve been overwhelmed with candidates to be our Citizen Food Critic. Now we need your help to prune the Top 10 down to a final five. Watch the videos and vote for your favourite.

Simon Collins

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Top Perth medical family rocked by son’s rape charge

The son of a leading Perth surgeon has been allowed to continue his training as an intern in a public hospital despite being accused of sexually assaulting a fellow medical student at a boozy celebration.

Shannon Hampton

Regional News

doggy doo-doPremiumShire undertaking fresh review of dog exercise areas

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is undertaking another review of dog exercise areas.

Warren Hately

Local government reformsPremiumMinister says Kalgoorlie-Boulder is ‘overgoverned’

Local Government Minister John Carey has defended the State Government’s intention to reduce the number of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillors, says the city is ‘overgoverned’.

Carwyn Monck

Bushfire mitigationPremiumShire of Esperance receives funding to fight bushfires

The Shire of Esperance has received $431,900 to undertake bushfire mitigation activities on Shire-managed land.

Madeleine Clark and Elena Morabito

Aged-care expansionPremiumPremiumState Government provides land for Pringle Village expansion

The State Government has announced the transfer of Crown land in Kalgoorlie-Boulder for a major expansion of aged-care accommodation at Pringle Village.

floating haven PremiumPremiumBlackwood environmental group creates wetland for dam

Schwenkes Dam is now home to a man-made wetland which aims to mitigate the impacts of previous mining operations and act as a haven for fresh water species facing a “decline” in perennial water sources. 

New town planning schemePremiumPremiumOverhaul of town planning scheme approved by council

A long-awaited overhaul of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s town planning scheme has been approved by council after years of consultation.

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Rising numbers PremiumThird wave fears grow as COVID cases increase

WA has recorded a second-consecutive day of rising COVID numbers amid fears Australia will soon be hit with its third Omicron wave.

Michael Traill

Break upPremiumBishop splits with beau while on dinner date

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop and her long-time boyfriend David Panton have broken up — while our for dinner.

Sad newsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth Zoo set to move elephants from WA after Tricia dies

There will soon be no elephants to visit at Perth Zoo, with the death of Tricia to trigger the end of her enclosure.

Appeal bidPremiumPremiumPorter acts for notorious underworld figure Gatto

Former attorney-general Christian Porter is acting for underworld figure Mick Gatto in the country’s highest court as he bids for an appeal in his defamation action over a report about the Lawyer X controversy.

Council voteCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumVincent makes massive rate hike and dumps free parking

Vincent mayor Emma Cole and councillors have held firm against staunch opposition and voted in favour of a major rate rise and to abandon free parking for the first hour at its Leederville paid carparks.

Social mediaMum of boy hit by car speaks out

The mother of a three-year-old who was put into an induced coma after being hit by a car over the weekend has shared some good news.

Madeleine Achenza