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  1. Car carnage PremiumCars burst into flames at Broome Speedway’s demolition derby

  2. Local Election PremiumShire of Broome welcomes new councillors and president

  3. AFL PremiumShane McAdam to become a Demon after knocking back Crows

  4. Safe and wellMissing girl found after major police search in Broome

  5. Emergency simulation exercisesPremiumMarine emergency simulation conducted at Broome Port

Grass root solutions PremiumBroome banking initiative to be expanded Statewide

The Broome Banking Roundtable will be expanded to cover the entire State for its groundbreaking work overcoming banking barriers in Kimberley remote communities. 

Cain Andrews

Still missing PremiumCoroner to hold inquest into disappearance of Tristan Frank

An inquest into the disappearance of teenage boy Tristan Frank, who went missing in the East Kimberley outback almost three years ago will be undertaken by a WA Coroner early next year. 

Cain Andrews

School unearths time capsuleBroome Primary School unearths time capsule

Current and former students gathered at the Kimberley’s oldest school last week to unearth a time capsule buried over ten years ago, taking a trip down memory lane to discover the contents inside.

Katya Minns

LifestylePremiumNBY takes out top gong at Broome Business Excellence Awards

It was a night of glitz and glamour for the Broome business community as they dressed in their finest attire to commemorate their hard work and dedication to the town at the 2023 BCCI Business Excellence Awards

Katya Minns

New emergency equipmentPremiumNew appliances handed over to Kimberley SES and firefighters

Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson has handed over new operational appliances to Broome and Derby SES and firefighting services to improve emergency response capabilities.

Katya Minns

Protecting the landscapeGovt makes new commitment to protect Fitzroy River

The WA Government have announced their commitment to protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River from large-scale irrigation in a policy position paper stating no new extraction of surface water will be allowed.

Katya Minns

Shocking allegationPremiumPremiumBroome man charged over partner’s driveway death enters plea

A Broome man accused of killing his partner by running her over with a car while allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol has entered his plea.

Local ElectionsPremiumPremiumNew council focused on airport upgrade and jobs for Wyndham

Newly re-elected Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley President David Menzel said the airport upgrade, more programs to engage young people and stimulating the local economy were all priorities for his third term.

Make a splashPremiumPremiumNT competition sees big win for Kununurra Crocs

The Kununurra Crocs Swim Club made a splash with its first time participating in the Northern Territory at a swimming competition in Katherine.

Local Election PremiumShire of Broome welcomes new councillors and president

Long-serving councillor Chris Mitchell has made history by becoming the first popularly elected Shire of Broome president with the Shire also set to welcome four new councillors.

Cain Andrews

AFL PremiumShane McAdam to become a Demon after knocking back Crows

The Melbourne Demons have added some firepower to their squad with the acquisition of Halls Creek’s Shane McAdam from the Adelaide Crows during the AFL trade period. 

Cain Andrews

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Danny Hodgson’s dad finally granted permanent visa

Peter Hodgson, the father of Perth one-punch victim Danny Hodgson, has been granted a visa to stay in Australia permanently with his son.

Phil Hickey

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REVEALED: WA’s top schools for physical and outdoor ed

A Catholic school in Perth’s north has topped a list of best schools for physical and outdoor education — but there are plenty of public schools punching above their weight too. SEE THE LIST IN FULL

Bethany Hiatt

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REVEALED: Entry-level homeowners sitting on a goldmine

Investors in some entry-level homes are getting better returns than many blue-chip resource stocks, like BHP and Fortescue, over the same period.

Kim Macdonald

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Don and dusted? Eagles legend expected to turn down top job

West Coast champion Don Pyke is expected to turn down the club’s chief executive role, sources have told The West. 

Jackson Barrett

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The Prime Minister and his partner scored Washington’s most exclusive dinner invitation on Tuesday – a private meal with the Bidens – and today they’ll follow it up with a state dinner at the White House.

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World Cup star Hayley Raso touched down in Perth on Tuesday night, stopping to pose for photos with fans before she links up with the Matildas camp. 

Mammoth boostCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCritical minerals fund doubled to attract investors

The amount of money on offer to help critical minerals projects get off the ground will double to $4 billion as the Government seeks to entice American miners and processing companies to set up in Australia.

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Charging AheadPremiumKununurra charging up for an electric vehicle future

Teslas will soon be joining LandCruisers for a regional roadtrip as another WA town opens its electric vehicle charging station along the WA EV Network.

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Unstable approachPremiumReport reveals likely cause of Abrolhos Island plane crash

Air safety investigators have ruled pilot inexperience and possible fatigue likely contributed to a light plane crash at the Abrolhos Islands earlier this year with seven people on board.

Jessica Moroney

Gascoyne’s Dark SidePremiumPink Floyd show off Gascoyne eclipse to the world

Iconic British rock band Pink Floyd have released a documentary showcasing the Gascoyne town of Exmouth during the total solar eclipse phenomenon in April.

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Fast turnaroundPremiumPremiumGeraldton to receive more than its share of social housing

Geraldton is receiving more than its fair share of modular social housing, according to Housing Minister John Carey, amid criticism the Government has only delivered a quarter of promised properties.

Protecting the landscapeGovt makes new commitment to protect Fitzroy River

The WA Government have announced their commitment to protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River from large-scale irrigation in a policy position paper stating no new extraction of surface water will be allowed.

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CommentsPremiumCrime, bad pay blamed as WA spends a fortune on FIFO nurses

Regional WA is desperate for nurses to staff their country hospitals but workers already employed in the embattled system claim there are a number of issues stopping them from taking up jobs.

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CNBCCommentsChina’s exports and imports drop again in September

China has reported a smaller-than-expected decline in exports in September from a year ago, while imports missed, according to customs data released on Friday.

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Forever 16PremiumHundreds gather in CBD calling for change after teen tragedy

The grandmother of Cleveland Dodd — the 16-year-old who took his life inside Unit 18 — has told a rally the adult prison ‘stole my grandson’s life’.

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HISTORY FOR ALL TO SEEPremiumWA Museum buys incredibly significant Indigenous art

The WA Museum has used a grant from a major supporting fund to buy a collection of Indigenous art hailed as among the museum’s most significant acquisitions.

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A bushfire that has been burning north of Albany in the King River, Green Valley, Millbrook and Napier area has been downgraded advice with DFES treating the cause of the fire as suspicious.

Reward on offerCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPolice hunt for Kings Park fire bug intensifies

Police were last night hunting a possible serial arsonist, after a second fire was lit in Kings Park in as many days. 

Shocking scenesPremiumPremiumThree people cut from vehicles after horror five-car crash

Three people had to be cut from their vehicles after a horror five-car pile-up in Booragoon on Wednesday morning. 

COURTSPremiumWoman to fight husband poisoning charge

A woman has pleaded not guilty in court over allegations she tried to get her husband to overdose on an essential trace element.

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