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  1. Fashion and CulturePremiumElder pass on dreamtime stories through fashion

  2. Education PremiumFunding for Early Childhood Education in regional WA

  3. WA regional art prize successPremiumPilbara and Kimberley women win at WA’s Jury Art Prize

  4. Legal advice PremiumLawyers providing free legal advice to Kimberley veterans

  5. Football Kimberley Spirit teens play at Optus Stadium

Reconciliation Week Djukun language revitalisation project a success

A Broome language group, the Djukun Nation, has embarked on a significant project aimed at revitalising its ancestral language, Djukun Booroo, amid plans for Reconciliation Week.  

Cain Andrews

RacingPremiumBroome Race Day one a success

The Broome racing season commenced on Saturday May 25, with locals and tourists delighting in the enigmatic event.

Natasha Clark

Housing crisis CommentsBroome rent prices continue to soar

Broome’s median weekly rent price continues to be some of the most expensive in the State, with recent figures showing an almost 24 per cent increase over the past year. 

Cain Andrews

Community infrastructure PremiumACWS Program to bring business opportunities to region

Broome and Kununurra recently hosted industry forums introducing contracting opportunities under the Aboriginal Communities Water Services program for Kimberley-based Aboriginal businesses. 

Cain Andrews

environmental outcry PremiumBlack Mountain’s 100 million-litre water licence approved

Environmental groups have criticised the State Government for allowing US-based oil and gas company, Black Mountain, to extract 100 million litres of groundwater each year from the Kimberley. 

Cain Andrews

Regional WA PremiumInside the research behind Yawardani Jan-ga

A young Aboriginal boy plagued by a myriad of behavioural issues was referred to the Yawardani Jan-ga Horse helping youth program as a last resort.

Natasha Clark

Forgotten facilityPremiumPremiumLittle progress on $24m Halls Creek renal dialysis facility

Desperately needed services in the Kimberley have been left in limbo once again with the State Health Minister admitting there has been little progress on a promised renal dialysis facility for Halls Creek.

Indigenous affairs PremiumPremium‘I want her back’: Family’s tearful response to Dhu apology

The family of Ms Dhu, who died in police custody after being locked up for unpaid fines, have broken their silence over an apology issued by WA Police and the WA Country Health Service this morning.

Fashion and CultureVideoPremiumPremiumElder pass on dreamtime stories through fashion

Cultural women from Halls Creek will walk the runway in their own designs showcasing their dreamtime stories at the KAFTA Fashion Runway

WeatherPremiumBroome residents enjoy rainfall after dry spell

After enduring one of the driest wet seasons on record, Broome residents were relieved to see some rainfall hit the coastal town despite the dry season being in full swing.

Katya Minns

Tourism PremiumBroome tourism numbers drop below pre-COVID levels in 2023

The Kimberley’s tourism jewel, Broome, has witnessed some interesting shifts in its tourism patterns, as revealed by data provided by Tourism WA.

Cain Andrews

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WATCH NOWVideoPremiumHow much you really need to retire comfortably in Australia

Nick Bruining explains what most people go through in the leadup to retirement, what to expect as you get older and outlines the decisions you need to make about your ‘end game’. 

State politicsPremium‘Flags’ may have been missed before Floreat murders: Premier

Roger Cook has conceded he is concerned ‘potential flags’ to the danger posed by Floreat murderer Mark Bombara were missed by WA Police.

Josh Zimmerman

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth teacher jailed for grooming student over many years

A private school teacher who had a long, sexual relationship with a student has been jailed, with a court told he thought the worst that could happen was he’d lose his job.

Rebecca Le May

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‘Guilty, Miss’: Notorious bikie ‘Kaos’ fronts court

Brett ‘Kaos’ Pechey has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of methamphetamine, politely addressing the magistrate.

Rebecca Le May

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Courts & JusticePremiumPerth teacher jailed for grooming student over many years

A private school teacher who had a long, sexual relationship with a student has been jailed, with a court told he thought the worst that could happen was he’d lose his job.

Rebecca Le May

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‘Scared to death’: WA woman in fear over ex’s stash of guns

Yet another woman feels let down by police after raising fears about her ex-husband’s massive gun collection in the middle of their separation – concerns she says were totally dismissed.

Phil Hickey

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CommentsPremiumCalm down, Perth drivers, it’s only rain

Yes, it means we’ve got to adapt our driving habits. But it doesn’t mean we have to drive like there’s six inches of snow on the road.

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PremiumPolitical point scoring on Floreat tragedy beyond the pale

Why did Ariel Bombara choose to speak out? I haven’t spoken to Ariel so I don’t know for sure — but instinct tells me she did it because she was sick of hearing what the Premier and Police Minister kept saying.

CourtPremiumPremiumWoman pleads not guilty to fatally stabbing partner

The woman accused of fatally stabbing her partner during an altercation in their Joondalup apartment complex will fight the charge against her.

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Cost-of-living More ratepayer pain expected for Augusta-Margaret River

Ratepayers could see some relief from ongoing steep rates rises, but only if the nation’s inflation rate settles in coming years.

Warren Hately

Regional WAPremiumPICTURED: Ex-daycare owner charged with child sex offences

A Great Southern woman has indicated she will fight historical child sex offence charges allegedly committed while she ran a family daycare centre from her home.

Georgia Campion and Cameron Newbold

driver bewareShire must act on traffic speeds

A keen-eyed council watcher says the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has failed its duty of care to residents after sitting on traffic data confirming half of motorists on a local thoroughfare were speeding.

Warren Hately

CrimePremiumPremiumCommunity struggles to access cash after ATMs smashed again

A man has been arrested and charged for a second time for allegedly smashing ATMs in Kununurra that have left locals scrambling to find places to get cash out.

Courts and JusticePremiumPremiumNot guilty pleas to 224 charges of stealing from footy club

A woman accused of stealing from a junior Mandurah football club has pleaded not guilty to the hundreds of charges she is facing. 

Rental Crisis Worsens PremiumPremiumWA regions have smallest number of affordable rentals

Rentals costing less than $400 a week have “largely disappeared” in regional towns as what were once an affordability havens catch up to the rest of the nation. 

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CNBC newsPremiumThe only two rules for drinking at a networking event

If all else fails, remember: it’s not cocktail hour, it’s ‘relationship-building hour’.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBCPremiumExperts warn deepfake company scams could get worse

A growing wave of deepfake scams has looted millions of dollars from companies worldwide, and cybersecurity experts warn it could get worse as criminals exploit generative AI for fraud.

Dylan Butts

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumRise of resort day passes offers travellers luxury on budget

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer guests access to amenities without the cost of reserving a room.

Micah Washington

CNBCCommentsPremiumThe things self-made rich-listers refuse to spend money on

It’s easy to imagine what you’d buy for yourself if you were a millionaire. When you talk to actual millionaires, though, you realise that no one makes a million — or keeps it — by spending indiscriminately.

Ryan Ermey

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WA NewsPremiumPerth man shot on Afghanistan holiday an ‘experience chaser’

Joe McDowell never imagined that chasing an adventure off the beaten track would get him shot.

Sean Smith

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumPerth Airport boss reveals cause of major fuel issue

Perth Airport will investigate what exactly caused the fuel load pressure issue that forced the airport to come to a grinding halt late on Friday night and through Saturday morning.

Lauren Price

WA NewsCommentsCommentsFull list of flights impacted by Perth Airport issue

Almost 60 flights have been cancelled and dozens more delayed due to a significant fuel issue at Perth Airport that has now been resolved. SEE THE FULL LIST OF FLIGHTS IMPACTED

WA NEWSPremiumPremium‘Shambolic’: Travellers forced to sleep in cars amid chaos

Travellers are receiving mixed messages from airlines and Perth Airport as the airport deals with a significant fuel supply issue — with some travellers being kept in the dark for more than 12 hours.

UPDATEDPremiumPremiumMajor update after airport chaos

A fuelling issue at one Australian airport has sparked the cancellation or delay of more than 80 flights across the country.

newsPremiumTerrible news if you’re trying to buy a house

Aussie house prices have reached record highs in May with one capital city spiking a whopping 20 per cent in the space of a year.

Blair Jackson