The Kimberley Echo

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

‘It’s crazy’Shock witness revelation as toddler killed by car fire

A two-year-old girl is dead after a car fire in WA’s far-north early this morning, with one witness telling The West Australian she saw a group of people standing around the car while it was ablaze.

Rourke Walsh and Elise Van Aken

COMPETITIONRaunchy Hotshots riding into town

Read for your chance to win a double pass with meet and greet for the Kununurra show!

Elise Van Aken

SOCIALSPicture gallery: Cool moves at tropical oasis

While the weather is set to cool down in Kununurra, the social scene has begun heating up.

Elise Van Aken

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

STUDENT SUCCESSATAR stars beat distance tyranny

A high-achieving East Kimberley College graduate has said studying advanced Year 12 subjects in the remote town contributed to his success, rather than hindered it.

Elise Van Aken

MAKING A DIFFERENCEKids make the most of fun time

Skate park nights, pool parties and discos have drawn more than 650 children in the first two months of the PCYC operating in the East Kimberley.

Elise Van Aken

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

SHOTS FIREDKununurra man charged with threats to kill

A man in his 60’s has faced court after allegedly firing a gun in a residential street whilst drunk.

Elise Van Aken

Doctor, doctorRecord number of Kimberly medicos up for awards

A total of eight health workers across the region have been short listed for the WA Rural Health Awards next month.

Jakeb Waddell

Suicide crisisGovt ‘weak’ in tackling youth suicide in Kimberley

An opposition politician claims Premier Mark McGowan has not done enough to address the suicide crisis facing the Kimberley.

Jakeb Waddell

HALF BAKED PLAN‘Crocodile bakery’ family faces drugs, weapons charges

Three Wyndham residents have appeared in an East Kimberley court charged with offences related to drugs and weapons after police raided their famous crocodile pie cafe.

Elise Van Aken

Health warningBeware of mosquito-borne viruses: Health Department

While no human cases of MVE have been reported this year, evidence of the virus has been detected through a Department of Health-operated sentinel chicken surveillance program.

Carly Laden

Not goodYoung Docker charged with drink driving

Thomas had been given permission by the club to stay on over the weekend following Fremantle’s community camp in the Kimberley.

Mitchell Woodcock

CONSUMER PROTECTIONShocks and tingles are vital signs of danger

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

Tom Chapman

INTRA-REGIONAL FLIGHTSFlights will go for three more years

Two East Kimberley remote communities will stay open to the possibility of more tourists and health services, with the State Government saying it will keep funding a new regional air route.

Elise Van Aken

COMPETITIONShow us your boabs!

The Kimberley Echo wants to see your most wacky, beautiful and unique photos of boabs in our new “show us your boab” competition.

DRUG RAIDWyndham trio busted

Three people have faced an East Kimberley Court today after two search warrants in Wyndham allegedly uncovered a quantity of prohibited drugs and dangerous goods.

Staff Reporters

ARGYLE HEISTPriceless plaque stolen from Kimberley landmark

A piece of history has been stolen from an East Kimberley landmark, with its thieves being urged to come forward and return the priceless relic.

Elise Van Aken

PURPLE RAINHappy campers

East Kimberley kids were treated to the Aussie Rules training session of a lifetime, with two of the game’s rising stars returning to their roots to inspire the young footballers.

Elise Van Aken

HORIZON BLUNDERKununurra outage sparks $40k fine

Regional electricity provider Horizon Power has been fined $40,000 for unsafe work which caused a fire and phone service outages in the East Kimberley.

Elise Van Aken