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Cain Andrews is a regional reporter for Seven West Media, covering the Kimberley and Pilbara for the Broome Advertiser, Kimberley Echo, North West Telegraph, and Pilbara News. He has reported on the North West region from Broome since 2022.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Callum Ah Chee of the Crows comes of injured during the 2026 AFL Round 02 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on March 20, 2026 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL PremiumKimberley AFL star Callum Ah Chee out of play due to injury

A hamstring injury has put Kimberley AFL star Callum Ah Chee out of action for up to two months.  

Cain Andrews

Holly Egan at the Kimberley 9s carnival in Broome.

Cancelled PremiumWoodside Energy 9s cancelled due to Cyclone Narelle

The Fremantle Dockers’ inaugural Woodside Energy 9s Community Carnival in Karratha was cancelled as severe tropical cyclone Narelle hit the region on March 26.

Cain Andrews

Town of Port Hedland Commission chair Jessica Shaw.

Council PremiumCommissioner Shaw reflects on six months leading council

Chair of the Town of Port Hedland Commissioners Jessica Shaw has reflected on her time leading the North West council, claiming it was more of a challenge than she could ever had expected. 

Cain Andrews

The community choice award was presented to the Hedland Indian Dancers for their graceful water dance performance.

Harmony Week PremiumTown of Port Hedland celebrates Harmony Week

More than 700 people turned out to the Town of Port Hedland’s Harmony week event on March 20 to celebrate community and culture.  

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The Shire of Broome has extended its Beam e-scooter trial until December.

E-rideables PremiumShire of Broome back push for stronger e-rideable penalties

The Shire of Broome has backed tougher penalties for e-rideable offences after the State Government was accused of paying “lip service” to safety concerns surrounding the high-powered devices

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Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum attendees.

Clean energy transition PremiumFirst Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum a ‘success’

The inaugural Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum brought together more than 100 Aboriginal leaders and community members from across the region and the country on March 19 and 20.

Cain Andrews

South Hedland police have taken five youths into custody including a nine-year-old, alleging the group stole three vehicles.

Crime PremiumFive youths taken into custody for alleged car thefts

South Hedland Police have taken five youths into custody including a nine-year-old, alleging the group stole three vehicles from Nullagine, Marble Bar and a mine site between March 23 and 24

Cain Andrews

The Town of Port Hedland is ramping up mozzie measures.

Deadly virus PremiumDeadly mosquito borne virus found in Pilbara and Kimberley

A potentially deadly mosquito borne virus has been detected in the Kimberley and Pilbara with the Department of Health urging residents and travellers to cover up and protect themselves to avoid being bit

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South Hedland detectives are investigating reports of stolen election ballots.

Election PremiumPolice investigating alleged ballot stealing in Port Hedland

South Hedland Detectives are investigating reports of stolen election ballots after a handful of voters found the WAEC had already scanned their votes—even though they claim they hadn’t actually voted yet

Cain Andrews

The Kimberley has the highest rates of domestic violence in WA.

Domestic Violence PremiumKCLS: Assistance for FDV not slowing

While domestic violence offences in Broome and the broader Kimberley have shown a slight decrease over the past year, the region continues to record the worst rate of domestic violence in the State.

Cain Andrews

East Kimberley basketballers battle it out in Kununurra.

Basketball PremiumBlack Magics and Warriors secure grand final spot

The Black Magics have secured their spot in the Kununurra Basketball Association senior men’s grand final after finishing with a clear 49-29 win over Tropic Thunder in the semifinal on March 17.  

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Kununurra Cottin Gin.

Fuel costs bitePremiumEKCCI concerned for agriculture and tourism amid fuel prices

The East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned for the local agriculture and tourism industries amid the soaring cost of fuel amid the Iran conflict

Cain Andrews and Phoebe Solon