The Broome Barracudas got a taste of what it’s like to train at an elite level when an Olympian and a Commonwealth Games medallist came into town.
Carly Laden
The sister of a Broome woman who ran over and killed her friend has been slammed by a Kimberley magistrate for unnecessarily dragging out the criminal proceedings.
Research found Kimberley corals had adapted to thrive in extreme environmental conditions, making them some of the toughest coral communities known to science.
After seven long years training and competing towards representing Australia on the international swimming stage, Broome’s Zac Incerti had his homecoming.
After enjoying successful runs in Perth and a moving, special reading during a prestigious biennial Indigenous play festival in Sydney, a locally written play is finally making its way home to Broome.
Robin Yamalulu was sentenced by the Supreme Court for the series of blazes in Chinatown last year, which followed a similar incident in 2018.
A woman has admitted she is “very guilty” after she brazenly stole a bank deposit bag that belonged to a Broome business as its employee tried to deposit the money.
The legal worker and emerging role model has spoken of being involved in a domestic violence incident, overcoming anxiety and believing in herself.
Jakeb Waddell
Antonia Buckle uses her knowledge of culture to improve relations between officers and inmates at the unique West Kimberley Regional Prison
Five Kimberley sporting groups have been bolstered by thousands of dollars in funding from the government, recognising the high potential of the region’s athletes.
Elise Van Aken
Broome Speedway closes their action-packed season with its annual Demolition Derby.
Two Broome women have been jailed for at least four years and declared drug traffickers after driving into the town with 130g of methamphetamine in their possession.
Several young girls who caused widespread anger over assaults against other girls could have their charges dismissed provided they comply with directions from Juvenile Justice and the police.
A Jurien Bay man has been found guilty of inappropriately touching a boy on numerous occasions when he would visit him with his father.
A Perth man accused of stealing a Toyota LandCruiser and driving up to a remote community in the Kimberley has maintained he did not do it.
A decade after then-premier Colin Barnett announced a plan to protect the Kimberley coast, Australia’s second biggest marine park is closer to becoming a world-class ecotourism destination.
Thousands of intrastate travellers have already snapped up cheap seats to the State’s north over the next 12 months after an historic 50,000 discounted airfares went out to the market.
Jack Burton has severed ties with the Yeeda Pastoral Company by selling shares and stepping down from the board, almost a year after resigning as CEO of the Kimberley pastoral empire.
Jenne Brammer
When Denetta Cox’s granddaughter kept coughing in her sleep, the Kimberley health worker knew something was wrong.
Rangi Hirini
As debate over the Fitzroy River rages, an environmental group is pointing to new research showing water extraction could affect a rare and endangered fish
Department of Fire and Emergency Services workers are holding a series of meetings to ensure tourists, residents and communities are ready for cyclone season.
Four Kimberley attractions and visitors’ centres are set to be bolstered by over $2 million, geared towards creating jobs, boosting tourism and preserving the environment.
Two people have been fined $1600 each and had their licences disqualified for 10 months after being caught drink-driving in separate incidents.
A look at the Kimberley Girl finalists after they lit up the Goolarri runway.
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