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Consumer ProtectionBe travel money savvy

The latest advice from the Kimberley’s own consumer advocate.

Tom Chapman

Pumped upThis year I want to play every game: Banfield

The young Docker said he wanted to play every senior game in the 2020 season during a trip home to Broome recently.

Jakeb Waddell

Community numbDomestic violence victim thought suicide ‘only way out’

The heartbroken grandmother of a woman who was found dead in Broome says she believes her granddaughter took her own life because she thought there was no escape from her allegedly abusive ex-partner.

Annabel Hennessy

Mighty makeoverTransformative overhaul for Broome high school

A whimsical piece of artwork that reacts to sound by creating waves will wrap around the building at the centre of the Broome Senior High School makeover.

Jakeb Waddell

Steaming aheadCoronavirus a windfall for town

The disease outbreak has already added an additional five passenger liner visits to the town’s stacked schedule.

Jakeb Waddell

Steaming aheadGangway ramps up town’s cruise draw

The $750,000 piece of equipment could cement Broome’s status as a must-visit destination for luxury cruise liners.

Jakeb Waddell

Gibb ChallengeRugged ride ahead

They might be used to hard-hitting tackles on the field but a small group of local rugby league players and enthusiasts are set to take on a whole new challenge.

Carly Laden

MIXED NETBALLHigh Flyers in the black

The High Flyers took on Black on Black in round nine at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre last Monday.

Carly Laden

Touch FootballRoosters have win to crow about

Roey Roosters have continued building momentum early in the 2020 touch football season after securing a second consecutive win on Thursday night.

Carly Laden

BasketballHornets stung by Pointers’ charge

Hornets might be known as a dominant force in Broome basketball but they have already met their match this season in what turned out to be a thrilling tied game.

Carly Laden

Beach VolleyballFlying Freeballin’ take aim at Young Guns

Freeballin’ took on newcomers Young Guns on Wednesday last week, and experience was expected to triumph over enthusiasm.

Carly Laden

Super ClinicDockers help future of footy hone skills

During the Fremantle Dockers’ visit to Broome, the next generation of footballers were able to hone their skills in a special “super clinic” that took place at Haynes Oval on Friday, February 7.

Carly Laden

Broome Mardi GrasDrag’s ‘sassy powerhouse’

Lasey Dunaman will be joining Jessica James and Drag Territory queens Vogue MegaQueen, Ferocia Coutura and Prawn Cracker Spice in travelling to the Kimberley for the three-day Pride festival.

Carly Laden

Broome to BictonBrothers to rock by the river

Pigram Brothers fans are set to gather at Quarantine Park in Bicton for the 18th annual Broome to Bicton concert on February 22.

Carly Laden

Cold caseFamily of murdered man Josh Warneke call for inquest

Ingrid Bishop believes a coroner’s inquest can crack open her son’s case which has gone unsolved for close to a decade and which has already led to one man being wrongfully convicted.

Phil Hickey

Magic KimberleyNomads back for northern adventure

Much-loved locals Judy and Steve Farquhar have reprised their roles as the bumbling couple, bringing authenticity and humour to their Aussie grey-nomads characters exploring the outback.

Elise Van Aken

Not GuiltyCop cleared of distributing intimate image

Christine Frey, 30, was acquitted of showing three of her work colleagues a topless photo of Elicia Barnes while out for dinner at a Derby restaurant in May 2019.

Carly Laden

KANE CornerChip ‘em to minimise loss

Microchipping and ID tags are so important. The majority of the dogs found on the street are actually not far from their homes.

Tegan Phillips

NETBALLTop End rocks titles

The Kununurra, Warmun and Broome girls went head-to-head with a record number of teams from around the country.

Elise Van Aken

COLLEGE ON COUNTRYAboriginal educators follow teaching pathway

A new push for indigenous teachers has seen 21 Aboriginal education workers from the Kimberley selected for a new course in which they will earn teaching degrees.

Elise Van Aken

Pumping ironBin Omar ready for body building challenge

The 24-year-old is set to compete at a major show in Perth this April and has opened up about his preparation and motivation.

Jakeb Waddell

Allegations'Revenge porn' cop showed intimate photo for advice

Christine Frey’s lawyer Linda Black said it was accepted the photo was shown to others without the complainant’s consent but argued it was in the context of seeking advice for a workplace incident.

Carly Laden