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Shock resignationPremiumFiona West steps down from Shire council

Shire of Broome councillor Fiona West has resigned less than one week after the local government election saw voters maintain the status quo.

Sam Jones

Hospital passPremiumThe ‘time bomb’ which sunk a Kimberley tourism leader

For three decades the Kooljaman eco retreat at Cape Leveque sat on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula as a shining beacon for WA’s fledgling glamping and Aboriginal tourism scene.

Tom Zaunmayr

SoccerPremiumGrand final upset sees Pumas crowned champs

The Spinifex Pumas have been crowned 2021 Broome Soccer Association champions after an upset win over previously undefeated Chinatown Dragons in the grand final.

Sam Jones

Last of its kindPremiumUnique WA flavour to RFDS’ new wings

A Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA COVID-19 response readiness campaign raised $5.2m to fund the new plane, with the Federal Government tipping in an extra $2m

Tom Zaunmayr

Wild streetsCommentsPremium‘Danger’: WA teens using stolen cars to ‘hunt’ police

The Kimberley’s top cop says police in the region are being ‘hunted’ by youths and issued a warning that if something drastic isn’t done tragedy will be unavoidable.

Sam Jones and Grace Hendry

High achieversPremiumCommunity awards celebrate Kimberley entrants

The 2021 Western Australian Community Achievement Awards took place last week, with several Kimberley winners recognised for their outstanding contributions.

Grace Hendry

Cultural learningPremiumKimberley kids learn science through Aboriginal lens

Students across the Kimberley will learn about science from the world’s oldest living culture, as part of a new State Government initiative to strengthen learning outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Grace Hendry

Wet weatherPremiumShire of Broome to offer free waste disposal

The Shire of Broome will offer free waste disposal weekends in the lead up to cyclone season, as the Bureau of Meteorology predict an above-average number of tropical cyclones this wet season.

Grace Hendry

Hot weatherPremiumBroome set for scorcher week

As the tropical summer approaches and the wet season sets in, Broome is in for a scorcher this week with daily maximum temperatures set to reach as high as 41 degrees.

Grace Hendry

Car firePremiumSchizophrenic Broome woman fined for car fire

A schizophrenic Broome woman has been fined $2000 for spraying an aerosol can into the exhaust pipe of a vehicle, causing it to catch fire and burn until it was completely destroyed.

Grace Hendry

Local electionPremiumTracey re-elected as Broome Shire president

Harold Tracey will continue his reign as Shire president after receiving six of nine votes from fellow councillors.

Sam Jones

SOCCERPremiumPumas to face Dragons in soccer grand final

Spinifex Pumas will face off against Chinatown Dragons in the Broome Soccer Association grand final on Wednesday after a penalty shootout decider in their semifinal game against the Pearlers.

Sam Jones

BasketballPremiumHeelers call on youth to excel

A week-long festival of activities to raise awareness of people living with disabilities came to an exciting end on Friday with a three-a-side basketball competition organised Paralympic athletes.

Grace Hendry

Local electionPremiumTight election for ‘troubled’ region

An extremely close Shire of Derby-West Kimberley election has seen a mix of incumbent councillor and fresh faces chosen to lead the “troubled” region

Sam Jones

Local electionPremiumBroome voters re-elect leadership team

Shire of Broome voters chose to make no change to their leadership team at this year’s local government election, instead handing a mandate to the current team to progress a number of key projects.

Sam Jones

Power upPremiumBroome’s biggest battery placed at new home

The 571kWh battery was lifted into place on October 7 ahead of the project’s expected completion in November.

Tom Zaunmayr

Hope follows disruptive year for Kimberley cruise scene

Cruise Broome president Shayne Murray said the 2021 season had proved a mixed bag, with interstate lockdowns continuing to challenge the industry

Grace Hendry

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Broome tourism holds strong in face of adversity

Broome has more than 260 businesses operating in tourism and prior to the COVID pandemic visitor numbers were increasing with more than 335,000 visitors in 2019.

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Going homePremiumBail for crime spree-accused Kununurra boy to go home

The 15-year-old boy appeared in Broome Children’s Court charged with aggravated home burglary and commit, giving false personal details to police, stealing a motor vehicle and stealing

Grace Hendry

Who will win?Finalists revealed for Broome CCI’s night of nights

The annual awards aim to unearth local operators and show them recognition through a publicity campaign on television, print, radio and social media.

Grace Hendry

Party pooperPremiumBroome man attempts to run down party guests, rams taxi

The taxi travelled down a dirt track to reach the pick-up location and as it pulled up, Pearsall was seen having an altercation with two women, which was believed to be about the taxi being called

Grace Hendry

Spud KingPremiumSpud King looks to support Broome with Spudshed store

Spud King Tony Galati has given his most promising indication yet that Broome could be the destination for a new Spudshed supermarket.

Grace Hendry

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Changes needed to improve Kimberley NDIS delivery

My listening tour to the Kimberley two weeks ago was full of highlights. But there were moments of deep frustration for me, too, writes Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds

How Development WA is helping Broome grow

A long-time partner in Broome’s ongoing success, DevelopmentWA remains pivotal in helping ensure that land supply and development continue to encourage future growth and investment

DevelopmentWA

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