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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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Land has been transferred to the Gogolanyngor Aboriginal Corporation.

Land rights PremiumDampier Peninsula transferred to Traditional Owners

State Government approves transfer of approximately 2,490 hectares of land on the Dampier Peninsula in the Kimberley to native title holders

Phoebe Solon

Police are urging the public to report dangerous driving to help prevent further incidents.

Crime Premium 21-year-old man fined for reckless beach driving

A 21-year-old man has been fined and disqualified after reckless driving at Gantheaume Beach in Broome

Phoebe Solon

Sonder Atelier founder Charli Ledwidge.

Community PremiumSonder Atelier opens in Broome

Sonder Atelier, a new boutique hair destination opens its doors in Broome, pledging to bring a ‘fresh approach to beauty and self-care’

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Browse Island.

Environment Drones target mouse invaders on remote Kimberley island

Browse Island off the coast of the Kimberley becomes the backdrop for a world-first conservation effort

Phoebe Solon

Newman Aquatic officers Josh Allen, Marquisha Slater-Hall, Rhashan Hodder, Able Cole and Matt Devet

Education PremiumYoung Pilbara staff boost skills with aquatic training

Young East Pilbara aquatic staff set to complete specialist training to boost the local workforce and their employability

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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

Exmouth Game Fishing Club president Ian Huxter, Lorena Hrbut and Whitey’s Tackle & Camping Australian representative Tom Miller.

Fishing PremiumGAMEX Exmouth WA

GAMEX fishing competition in Exmouth reels in a catch of big winners.

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Exmouth Prawn Festival Community Night

Environment PremiumSustainability forum

Exmouth locals, government representatives, industry leaders and the Marine Stewardship Council gathered for sustainability forum

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Feed the Little Children Broome’s Callum Taylor, Annie Vanstone, Craig Laughton, Lachlan MacKenzie and Dali Catterall on a food run.

Charity PremiumFeed the Little Children Broome

Feed The Little Children Broome tackles food insecurity by delivering free meals weekly to the children in town who need them most.

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Shire of Halls Creek rangers Paul Robins and Jonathan Farrah.

Dog census Census boosts shire animal health

A dog census in Halls Creek provides a valuable insight into local animal numbers, while helping secure critical funding for ongoing health programs across the shire

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The Spinifex Hotel in Derby has introduced a five per cent surcharge to offset costs as fuel prices continue to soar amid the Iran conflict in the Middle East. 

Fuel costs bitePremiumDerby hit with increased supplier costs amid Iran conflict

The price of fuel is starting to have knock-on effects in the Kimberley, with local businesses suffering an increase in charges from suppliers of anywhere between 5 to 25 per cent amid the Iran conflict.

Cain Andrews and Phoebe Solon

Fitzroy Crossing artist Natalie Davey.

Art PremiumFitzroy Crossing stories travel to Sydney

Fitzroy Crossing artist Natalie Davey takes Kimberley stories to the Biennale of Sydney

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