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  1. WA News Kimberley businesses sweep awards finalist list

  2. Education Shire of Broome greenlights horse-learning facility upgrade

  3. Local advocacyKRG advocates for Kimberley projects during Canberra visit

  4. Crime Former Roebuck Bay Hotel manager found guilty of sex assault

  5. FootballHalls Creek’s Krstel Petrevski wins WAFLW Dhara Kerr Medal

Broome Police Charity Ball attendees.

WA NewsCharity glamour at The Mangrove Hotel

Broome Police Charity Ball celebrates and raises money for local organisations.

Phoebe Solon

2024 Kimberley Women's Country Football Championships team.

FootballFixtures for women’s Country Championships released

Fixtures for next month’s women’s Country Championships have been released with the Kimberley dropping down to division two after a fourth-placed finish in division one in last year’s championships

Josh Kempton

WAM West Kimberley Showcase.

WA News WAM West Kimberley Showcase

Artists from the West Kimberly celebrate a night of original music and country at the Gimme Club in Broome

Phoebe Solon

WA Labor senator Ellie Whiteaker, KMSB Founder and Managing Director Andrew Natta, Kimberley Minister Stephen Dawson, Kimberley Ports Authority chief executive Luke Westlake, Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna.

WA News Broome’s 24/7 floating wharf a maritime game changer

New opportunities for trade, tourism and local business will open up as a result of last week’s launch of the Kimberley Marine Support Base, according to Ports Minister Stephen Dawson. 

Phoebe Solon

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberly community will have an entirely new nine-person council following the local government election in October after mass resignations in February required State Government to appoint Jeff Gooding (pictured) as Commissioner.

local governmentTwenty locals make their bid for Shire of Derby council

The Shire of Derby community will have a new council at the upcoming local government election in October following mass resignations in February that required State Government intervention.

Melissa Pedelty

Horizon Power ambassador Josh Kennedy in Beagle Bay on the Dampier Peninsula as part of Garnduwa’s Kimberley Active Communities Program.

Mental Health Awards Garnduwa selected as finalist in WA Mental Health Awards

One of Broome’s leading Aboriginal corporations, Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan, has been nominated for two WA Mental Health Awards for innovation and diversity. 

Cain Andrews

Leading experts from Notre Dame University, Australian National University and Western Sydney University gathered alongside remote community residents from Ardyaloon, Djarindjin, Wangkatjungka and Mowanjum and other stakeholders from Horizon Power, the CSIRO and the Kimberley Land Council to discuss solutions to energy affordability in Kimberley remote communities on Septemebr 16 and 17.

Energy affordability Researchers gather to tackle Kimberley energy inequality

Leading researchers from across the country gathered in Broome to discuss solutions to making energy more affordable in remote Aboriginal communities on September 16 and 17. 

Luke Stephens makes a run for Triple 0’s.

Touch Misfits claim biggest win in division one round seven

The Misfits claimed the biggest win in division one as Broome touch rugby teams gathered at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre ovals for round seven of the semester two competition on September 18. 

A Broome man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting one of his tenants in 2023, and is set to front Perth District Court for a sentence mention later this month. 

CrimePremiumPremiumBroome man pleads guilty to sexual assault

A Broome man has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and will front Perth District Court for a sentence mention later this month. 

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson with Clifford Hagart.

Bravery awarded Stabbing victim and security guard receive bravery award

Two men involved in the 2020 stabbing incident in South Hedland have received bravery awards at the King’s Birthday Honours List Ceremony in Perth for their actions during the incident. 

Cain Andrews

Broome veterinarian Gracie Naughton

WA News Cases of ehrlichiosis are increasing in Western Australia

Veterinarians warn of tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis spreading across the Kimberley.

Phoebe Solon

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King St building for sale,as part of corner landholding held by Grayden family

Real EstateCommentsPremiumFamily takes off King Street crown after 130 years

A heritage complex at the corner of Hay and King streets in the CBD has listed after being owned by one high-profile family for 130 years.

Kim Macdonald

Lidia Jelena Kukulj, 45, wept in court after pleading not guilty.

CRIMEPremiumVile new details about influencer’s alleged child sex crimes

A Perth influencer with ties to the Liberal Party has failed in a bid to suppress her identity as she elected to stand trial to defend a string of child sex offences.

Caleb Runciman

The Corruption and Crime Commission located on Francis St in Northbridge. Kelsey Reid

CRIMEPremiumCCC uncovers serious scandal involving $142m apron contract

A health support services employee has reportedly engaged in serious misconduct by disclosing confidential information to help his friends create a rival company and secure a contract worth millions.

Caleb Runciman

WA Police have dismantled a depraved paedophile sex ring after a tip-off from officers in the US led them to three vile Perth men — and the rescue of a four-year-old child on the other side of the world. 

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The West Australian exclusive
Trio jailed as WA police tear down vile sex ring, save girl

WA Police have dismantled a depraved paedophile sex ring after a tip-off from officers in the US led them to three vile Perth men — and the rescue of a four-year-old child on the other side of the world. 

Shannon Hampton

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Alleged Coogee beach rapist Fernando Collard appears in court

Courts & JusticePremiumAlleged beach rapist claims ‘teen was in full control’

A man accused of raping a teenager at Coogee Beach says she told him she was 19-years-old and was ‘in full control’ of a consensual tryst. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Rebecca Le May

Lidia Jelena Kukulj, 45, wept in court after pleading not guilty.

CRIMEPremiumVile new details about influencer’s alleged child sex crimes

A Perth influencer with ties to the Liberal Party has failed in a bid to suppress her identity as she elected to stand trial to defend a string of child sex offences.

Caleb Runciman

The Jewish Community Council of WA vice-president Steve Lieblich, right, accused Anthony Albanese and Senator Wong of ‘rewarding terrorism’.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumJewish leaders warn Palestinian statehood ‘rewards terror’

Members of the WA Jewish community have expressed ‘extreme dismay and anger’ over Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly.

Director of Public Prosecutions Robert Owen made the explosive claim in his office’s latest annual report, after highlighting a 20 per cent spike in overall appeals in the past financial year.

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDPP claims judges giving ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences

WA’s top prosecutor has taken a swipe at District Court judges he says are too often imposing ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences for some of the State’s most serious crimes.

Western Australia’s ‘Walking On A Dream’ was a global tourism brand for the State launched by the McGowan Government.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTourism push in WA misses mark as visitor numbers drop

Western Australia’s walking on a dream campaign has turned into a nightmare, with WA the only State recording less visitors in 2024, sparking fears the tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery has stalled.

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Cr Natasha Colliver.

Council electionPremiumDeputy mayor urges people to get invested and ‘just vote’

Natasha Colliver has some unfinished business — she wants another four years on council to help Greater Geraldton fulfil its immense potential and tackle roadblocks in the way.

Kate Campbell

Queens Supa IGA staff members Arian Rowley, Kelly Bakranich and Monique Crowd celebrate the big lotto win.

LottoCommentsWest Aussie Lotto winner yet to claim mammoth $7.5m windfall

Check your back pocket, purse or wallet because you might be a multi-millionaire!

Stuart Quinn

Kids on Castletown HR manager Drew Parry and area manager Chloe Bennett.

Child carePremiumNew childcare centre set to open in Esperance

A new purpose-built childcare centre is expected to open for Esperance families later this year.

Tegan Guthrie

A French bulldog neglected and locked in a cage at a puppy farm.

RSPCA snapshotPremiumPremiumGeraldton worst regional animal cruelty hotspot - again

Greater Geraldton has been named the No.1 regional WA hotspot for animal cruelty for the second year in a row.

Scott River farmer Scott Baxter with his protest sign.

renewable energyPremiumPremiumSynergy poised to lodge for Scott River wind farm

Synergy is poised to lodge a formal application to build a contentious wind farm in Scott River and nearby residents are urging residents to stand with them in opposing the project

Elliot and Keren Briers at the 2025 reiwa.com Awards at Crown Perth.

Realty legendPremiumPremiumReal estate agent takes pride in squashing industry’s stigma

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder real estate agent has shared his secrets to success, after taking home one of the top achievements at the State’s annual real estate awards. 

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

CNBC newsPremiumNvidia’s $US100b for OpenAI data centre buildo-out

Nvidia will invest up to $US100 billion in OpenAI as the artificial intelligence lab sets out to build hundreds of billions of dollars in data centres.

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Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the deal on Friday.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsTikTok’s algorithm to be controlled ‘by America’

Further details of a deal reached between the US and China over control of the popular social media platform TikTok have been revealed.

Alexandra Marquez and Lindsey Pipia

The new Gemini for Chrome includes new features that act as a browsing assistant.

CNBC newsCommentsGoogle adds Gemini to Chrome for all to bolster AI search

Google is adding more artificial intelligence into its Chrome browser as the search giant tries to fend off burgeoning competition from AI startups OpenAI and Perplexity.

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Talking to others and building trust can help you learn to communicate and work on shared goals, experts say.

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It’s a crucial skill once you’re an adult learning to navigate the workplace.

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Jim Cardile, who died in May, was this week crowned the inaugural Legend of the Show.

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Legacy of fireworks legend is a big bang show-stopper

The father of Perth’s fireworks has been honoured for his extraordinary contribution with a dazzling fireworks finale on opening night of the Perth Royal Show. 

Jessica Evensen

Tom Saffioti was tragically killed in a car crash, he is pictured with mum Samantha.

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Tough new driving rules floated in bid to save young lives

Young drivers face tougher new rules — including more supervised hours and a longer probation period — under new proposals from the State Government.

Joe Spagnolo

One West Aussie is among eight ticketholders to secure Saturday's divison one prize.

LOTTOCommentsCommentsCHA-CHING! West Aussie scoops stunning Lotto windfall

Brisbane Lions’ fans won’t be the only Aussies celebrating a sensational win after Saturday Lotto gave WA a reason to get in on the weekend’s festivities. 

Casey Gemmell and her 14-year-old son Xavier Gemmell.

TechnologyCommentsComments‘Pointless’: Perth teen’s verdict on social media ban

Teenager Xavier Gemmel spends an average of five hours a day on social media when not at school and thinks the Federal Government’s impending ban is pointless.

With a large variety of showbags and toys sold at the show each year, parents have been told to be extra careful of what they buy, with risks from button batteries ever-present.

Perth Royal ShowCommentsCommentsParents warned on lethal risk lurking in showbags

Authorities will be keeping a close eye on toys sold at the Perth Royal Show this weekend as parents are warned on a potentially lethal risk.

The Perth Royal Show is back for 2025 at the Claremont Showground with plenty of sunny smiley faces enjoying everything from wood chopping to showbag shopping.

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The Perth Royal Show is back for 2025 at the Claremont Showground with plenty of sunny smiley faces enjoying everything from wood chopping to showbag shopping.

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