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  1. BusinessBarramundi Group to expand West Kimberley operation

  2. Fat Bike ChampionshipsPremiumMark Smith wins Elite Men’s Fat Bike Championship

  3. Volunteer Week PremiumBroome’s volunteers celebrated in new podcast

  4. AwardsPremiumCable Beach Club takes top regional accomodation gong

  5. AFL round nineShane McAdam’s goal streak not enough to hold back Lions

Broome wins gold PremiumBroome Misfits steal Esperance Pirates’ gold

The Broome Misfits have played on to glory in the Australian Masters Games in the over 40 division on April 29 in Perth. 

Cain Andrews

CrimePremiumKimberley family business ransacked but only $20 stolen

Another Kimberley business has become the target of thieves over the weekend, as crime in the region continues to escalate.

Jane Murphy

National Volunteer Week PremiumVollies share their experiences during Volunteer Week

For National Volunteer Week the Advertiser spoke to two local volunteers about their experiences.

Cain Andrews

Illegal fishingPremiumWarning over illegal fishing at Ord River Diversion Dam

The Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and Water Corporation are urging tourists and residents to heed warnings over the dangers of illegal fishing at the Ord River Diversion Dam.

Sam Jones

Return of the musterPremiumOrd Valley Muster set to return as 2023 dates announced

After being cancelled this year because of COVID border-restrictions, one of the Kimberley’s most popular events — the Ord Valley Muster — is set to return in 2023.

Jane Murphy

Town Beach AwardPremiumShire of Broome wins national award for Town Beach

The Shire of Broome has been recognised on the national stage for its planning work, winning at the Planning Institute of Australia awards on Wednesday night in Hobart. 

Cain Andrews

Local disability fundraiser PremiumPremiumFundraiser for Broome girl with rare genetic condition

A sea of green took over Cable Beach on Sunday afternoon with dozens of Broomies heading down for a dance party in support of local six-year-old Kelsie Stewart, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

AviationAviair welcomes State support for network expansion

North West aviation company Aviair has welcomed State Budget measures to support the expansion of the Inter Regional Flight Network, currently operating between Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland and Broome.

Rodeo PostponedPremiumPremiumFitzroy Crossing rodeo postponed after suspicious fire

One of Fitzroy Crossing’s most popular rodeo events has been forced to halt plans after a suspicious fire caused extensive damage to the venue.

BusinessBarramundi Group to expand West Kimberley operation

One of the world’s largest barramundi producers has announced plans to expand its West Kimberley operation, creating around 350-400 direct jobs and local business opportunities.

Sam Jones

Fat Bike ChampionshipsPremiumMark Smith wins Elite Men’s Fat Bike Championship

Cyclists flocked down to Cable Beach last Friday afternoon to compete in the AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships. 

Cain Andrews

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ECU executive dean resigns after shock grading allegations

The head of WA’s biggest teacher training institution has resigned after academics accused senior leaders of pressuring them to change grades so that failing students would pass.

Bethany Hiatt

Service saviour?CommentsPremium‘Must stay open’: McGowan considers Activ workshop lifeline

The McGowan government may intervene to save Activ workshops from closing, saying the sites employing more than 700 people with disability ‘need to stay open’.

Rebecca Le May and Josh Zimmerman

ongoing tensions PremiumCops explore whether ‘rival bikies’ behind home invasion

Simmering tensions between rival bikies is being probed by gang crime squad detectives as a possible motive behind an attempted home invasion near the Perth Hills on Tuesday night.

Phil Hickey

Regional News

Coming soonPremiumLaverton Hospital rebuild “on track”, State Government says

The eight-bed facility was last upgraded in 1973, but WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ail Kent told the Kalgoorlie Miner that $23.5 million had since been made available for the rebuild.

Amber Lilley

Fast chargersElectric vehicle charge stations on the table for Esperance

The lease request from Horizon Power asks for the use of four car bays at Lot 309 on James Street, with the intention of installing two fast-charging stations.

Amber Lilley

Local government electionPremiumJason Keller joins Port Hedland council after landslide win

A focus on crime and housing are on the agenda for the new face on the Port Hedland council, after Jason Keller took out the special election by more than 160 votes.

Alexander Scott

Federal election PremiumPremium‘Mood for change’: Labor looks to oust Libs in Forrest

As Australians head to the polls Saturday, the two front-runners for the South West’s Forrest electorate have spoken about how they’re feeling ahead of today’s result.

COVID SCAREPremiumPremiumHallett’s legal battle dealt another setback

The son of former Liberal MP Nigel Hallett has had another setback in his fight against animal cruelty charges after missing his latest court appearance because of a COVID scare.

funding failPremiumPremiumOpposition cites no funding allocation for Margs Hospital

The Opposition has unloaded on the State’s Labor Government and local members including Jane Kelsbie for failing to support the Margaret River region.

WA News

Down to the wireIndependent Chaney ‘not expecting result’ in Curtin tonight

The Liberal stronghold of Curtin could come down to the wire, with the independent challenger telling The West she was not expecting a result tonight.

Jake Dietsch

‘Big bang’VideoPremiumWATCH: Man ‘lucky to be alive’ after trying to put out fire

A passerby has captured the dramatic moment firefighters tried to put out the blaze as black smoke billowed from the business in Malaga. SEE THE FOOTAGE

Daryna Zadvirna

Under the pumpVideoCommentsComments‘They’re very unusual’: McGowan hounded at polling station

Mark McGowan was heckled by anti-vaxxers as he cast his vote at Safety Bay Primary School on Saturday.

Virus latestCommentsCommentsWA’s active COVID cases smash through 90,000 barrier

WA has reported a decline in COVID cases for a fourth consecutive day as hundreds of thousands of West Aussies flood polling booths across the State today - but active infections are rising.

Sinking feeling CommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘There’s no contracts’: WA Govt slams PM over ‘ghost ships’

WA’s Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of promising “ghost ships” and failing to provide local shipbuilders with certainty.

Every vote countsCommentsPremiumCrucial seats: How WA could decide the election result

Experts have weighed in on how some key marginal seats in Western Australia may determine the next Prime Minister.

Angie Raphael