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Phoebe Solon is a North West reporter for The Kimberley Echo, Broome Advertiser, Pilbara News and North West Telegraph

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Ord Valley Muster, from May 15 to 24, will once again draw visitors to the Kimberley.

Ord Valley Muster PremiumOrd Valley Muster launches this week with packed program

The Ord Valley Muster begins next week.

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Round three of the North Pilbara Football League at Kevin Richards Memorial Oval.

Sports PremiumFalcons, Kats and Sharks dominate across all divisions

Round 3 of the North Pilbara footy league kicked off on May 9, delivering a day of heated victories, high-scoring performances and a thrilling contest in the women’s competition.

Phoebe Solon

Matisse Willis, Elya Stanbrook-Mason, Kirsty Stanbrook and Anthony Simmons at Short St Gallery’s opening night of Maku Tjuta — Many Witchetty Grubs.

Arts PremiumShort Street Gallery opens it colourful new exhibition

Short St Gallery celebrated the opening of its latest exhibition, Maku Tjuta — Many Witchetty Grubs, on May 8 with an evening of art and community. 

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Boogie Bounce

Sports PremiumBoogie Bounce a fun energetic program to get everyone moving

Broome residents bounced and sang their way through Boogie Bounce sessions on May 8 at BRAC, in an event designed to get the whole community moving. 

Phoebe Solon

Road Trauma WA, Aleisha Power

Health PremiumSupport service targeting Kimberley’s high road trauma rates

Road Trauma Support WA expanding reach across the Kimberley, with staff travelling through Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing to connect with frontline workers and Aboriginal organisations.

Phoebe Solon

Under the Affordable Airfares Program, discounted flights to Exmouth will be available from Perth through Qantas.

Airfares Discounted flights aimed to boost Exmouth tourism

State Government announces the return of the Affordable Airfares Program, offering discounted flights to Exmouth from Perth through Qantas, with fares starting at $199 one-way.

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Under the Affordable Airfares Program, travellers will be able to access one-way fares from Perth to Broome starting from $179 and $199 with Virgin Australia. 

Airfares PremiumAffordable Airfares set to boost regional accessibility

Broome local, tourism operators and local businesses are set for a boost following the State Government’s announcement on May 6 that the Affordable Airfares Program will return in 2026

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The State Government has unveiled a major funding package for Broome and the wider Kimberley region in the 2026–27 State Budget.

State BudgetPremiumState Budget 2026–27 promises boost to Broome economy

There were funding pledges galore for Broome in this year’s State Budget, with free public transport, cash for a new renal unit and a giant pledge to help prepare for the solar eclipse in 2028.

Phoebe Solon

Karratha Hockey Association, Jack & Shannan Taye.

Sports PremiumRound one Karratha hockey gets off to a strong start

The Karratha Hockey Association launched its competitive season on Wednesday night with two entertaining matches as both the men’s and women’s competitions got under way.

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Sydney Writers’ Festival artistic director Ann Mossop

Arts PremiumSydney Writers’ Festival live & local returns to Broome

Broome Public Library will live stream Australia’s premier literary event, The Sydney Writers’ Festival from May 21-24

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Students from North Tom Price Primary School bounced and sang their way through a 30-minute Boogie Bounce session on April 28 and 30 in an event designed to get the whole school moving.

Sports PremiumNorth Tom Price Primary students bounce with Boogie Bounce

Students from North Tom Price Primary School bounced and sang their way through a 30-minute Boogie Bounce session on April 28 and 30 in an event designed to get the whole school moving

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Health authorities are urging Kimberley residents to check their vaccination status following a surge in diphtheria cases across the region.

Health PremiumRising cases of Diphtheria in Kimberley

Health authorities are urging Kimberley residents to check their vaccination status following a surge in diphtheria cases across the region

Phoebe Solon