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Emergency evacuationBroome senator receives ‘death threat’ package

WA Police are investigating after a suspicious package allegedly containing death threats was discovered at Senator Patrick Dodson’s Broome office today.

Tom ZaunmayrDeputy editor

Firefighters are hosed down after investigating a suspicious package sent to Senator Patrick Dodson's office.

Parent concernedBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

Sam Jones

‘Degrading’ act‘Heinous’ man lured woman from DV shelter for gang-rape

Court heard that a former partner told the victim he and his uncle were ‘going to do stupid things’ to her and ‘gang-bang her’ for several hours.

Carly Laden

Broome Mardi GrasPerri Prism to dazzle

One of the stunning queens who will be taking the stage during the Kimberley town’s LGBTQ+ festival is Perri Prism.

Carly Laden

social snapsPic gallery: Broome Mardi Gras Drag Bingo

Before the extravaganza of Broome Mardi Gras exploded in town, revellers were given a little warm-up in the form of Drag Bingo on Thursday night at The Conti.

Carly Laden

Get the jabKimberley COVID vax rollout to begin mid-March

Health Minister Roger Cook’s confirmation come as the State Government confirms roll-out dates for the vaccine in the Pilbara starting March 8.

Tom Zaunmayr

Staying mumINPEX silent on Broome chopper base longevity

The company’s president director Hitoshi Okawa said it had realised “considerable” safety benefits by operating from Truscott last year.

Tom Zaunmayr

Desperate timesHow everyone loses in Broome’s rental crisis

Just 20 properties were advertised for rent at the time of print this week and house-share pages on social media had become flooded with increasingly anxious pleas from locals and newcomers

Sam Jones

mixed netballReigning champs show new kids how it’s done

Last year’s champions have continued their dominant start to the season in the Broome mixed netball league, storming home to a convincing win over division one newcomers Freestylers.

BasketballMP Boyz capitalise on numbers game

MP Boyz and Kings faced off in round three of Broome basketball on Wednesday night.

Beach VolleyballReigning premiers hold off upstarts

Reigning premiers Islanders went up against Set for Life in round three of Broome beach volleyball at Victory Life on Wednesday night.

Access changeWhy Gantheaume Pt rock walks could be restricted

A similar project in Karratha’s Murujuga National Park opened last year where a boardwalk was built to dissuade people from climbing on petroglyph-laden rocks of significance to traditional owners

Tom Zaunmayr

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Woman cleared over Derby stabbing of abusive ex

A long suffering domestic violence victim viciously assaulted over a decade has been acquitted of stabbing her abusive partner in the chest during a row.

Carly Laden

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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARYWATCH the video series, Catching Lisa’s Killer, here

Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. WATCH the exclusive seven-part true crime series on Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie and the dark reality of WA’s underworld.

Ben Harvey

Everything you need to knowBikie gangs: The definitive guide to WA’s underbelly

There are fears the latest eruption of bikie violence in Perth could lead to all-out war. Here’s everything you need to know about the gangs at the centre of WA’s dark underbelly. SEE THE FULL LIST

Sarah Steger

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Parent concernedBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

The Department of Education confirmed an incident had taken place at recess time today, and said a boy, age not confirmed, had been taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Sam Jones

‘Grossly negligent’‘Idiot’ driver jailed for girl’s Esperance party death

A 21-year-old apprentice baker who was angry and ‘trying to frighten’ bystanders when he ploughed his high-powered car into partygoers, killing a teenage girl, has been jailed.

Emily Moulton

big life changeWake-up spurs Collie mum’s health fix

A harsh wake-up call helped change the course of one Collie mother’s life — and now she wants to raise awareness about preventable health problems in Aboriginal communities to do the same for others.

Ailish Delaney

Exmouth tragedyWhat is a microlight? Expert on Exmouth crash aircraft

Microlights, similar to the one well-liked couple Mal Watt and Samantha Nuttall were flying in when they were tragically killed this week, have recently grown to popularity in Australia.

the bunno bunchMeet the women who led Bunbury through COVID

Hear from ten inspirational women who helped Bunbury sail through the chaos of 2020 and learn how they ‘choose to challenge’ ahead of International Women’s Day.

Leadership forumTrailblazers join ACCI for International Women’s Day

A trailblazing Air Commodore, a hostage survivor and an accomplished leadership trainer will inspire locals at Centennial Stadium this International Women’s Day.

WA News

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Unfair dismissal fight
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Loyal Labor officer’s shock over ‘brutal’ sacking

A dedicated staffer who worked for Deputy Premier Roger Cook says she was sacked after suffering bullying, harassment and inappropriate comments about her disability within the Labor party.

John Flint

Perth bikie warsFace tatts tell inside story of bikie enforcer

When a Hells Angel made headlines for bashing Nick Martin at a bar soon before the Rebels boss was assassinated, the man was a mystery. But Dayne Brajkovich’s story is literally written on his face.

Rourke Walsh

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Bleeding, elderly patients left to wait outside ED

Leaked St John Ambulance case logs lay bare the horrific circumstances endured by patients — many elderly — needing to be admitted to WA’s overflowing emergency departments but kept waiting for hours.

High flyerSt John of God exec calls on dads to inspire daughters

Despite coming from country NSW and never having seen a family member go through university, Shirley Bowen’s dream of becoming a doctor was not once considered beyond the realms of possibility.

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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

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Canberra rape victim’s Perth hotel hell

Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was left distressed in her Perth hotel during the 2019 election campaign just weeks after a colleague allegedly raped her in Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ office.

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