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Deja VuPremiumBroome fugitive escaped same jail yard as arsonist

Corrective Services Minister Bill Johnston confirmed in parliament Mr Walkerbear was being held in the women’s exercise area of Broome Regional Prison at the time of his escape

Sam Jones and Peter Law

Children’s WeekCommentsPremiumKununurra marks National Children’s Week

Kununurra’s youngest residents were in the limelight on Wednesday as White Gum Park was transformed into a maze of games and activities to mark National Children’s Week.

Stephanie Sinclair

Prison escapeePremiumBroome prison fugitive search enters third day

The officer in charge of the search for Broome Prison escapee Warrick Walkerbear says a reward will be on offer for anyone with information that leads to an arrest, as the search enters its third day.

Sam Jones

Wet arrivesCommentsPremiumFirst wet season rain brings East Kimberley relief

East Kimberley residents enjoyed their first drop of the wet season last week, as several isolated storms passed through region from last Thursday.

Man foundFOUND: Halls Creek escapee turns himself in

A 23-year-old man who escaped custody in Halls Creek in the early hours of this morning has handed himself in to police and is back in detention.

Stephanie Sinclair

NetballPremiumKununurra’s top mixed netball sides to square off

Kununurra’s top two mixed netball teams will go head to head this week in a match that will see one team’s winning streak come to an end

Stephanie Sinclair

Table toppersPremiumBig win keeps Ngadalargin on top of bball ladder

There was an obvious chasm in tempo between the top and bottom sides right from the get-go — Ngadalargin’s quick transitions contrasted sharply with Cool Running’s slow, calculated restarts

Tom Zaunmayr

Tigers pouncePremiumTigers clip Kings as Broome bball finals race heats up

Matthews (43 points) was a huge presence all night on the court, particularly on the counter-attack where he relished in the open space time and time again off the back of failed Kings attacks

Tom Zaunmayr

Kicking goalsCommentsPremiumHalls Creek AFL stars return home for vaccine drive

It’s a town well-known for producing football talent, and now Halls Creek is using its greatest AFL exports to help boost COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Stephanie Sinclair

Prison breakPremiumExtra cops, K9 join search for Broome escapee

Extra police officers and a canine unit have flown to Broome to assist with the hunt for Broome prison escapee Warrick Simon Walkerbear as the sun sets on the second day of the search.

Sam Jones

Tributes flowCommentsPremiumTributes flow after passing of Kununurra’s Mary Durack

Tributes have flown in for beloved Kununurra woman Mary Durack, after her passing following a year-long battle with motor neurone disease.

Stephanie Sinclair

Body identifiedBody found in Kununurra confirmed as 31-year-old woman

Police have confirmed a body found under suspicious circumstances on the outskirts of Kununurra this week belonged to a 31-year-old woman who lived in the East Kimberley town.

Stephanie Sinclair

On the runPremiumManhunt for Broome prison escapee enters second day

Mr Walkerbear, who was remanded in custody recently, was believed to have scaled the outside fence of the prison — which is situated in the middle of the Broome township

Sam Jones

School’s outCommentsPremiumEast Kimberley College graduates say goodbye

Year 12 students at East Kimberley College heard the school siren sound for the last time on Friday afternoon, as they completed the last day of their high school journey.

Stephanie Sinclair

desperate pleaPremiumLack of funding sees Broome charity close doors

A Broome not-for-profit which provided in excess of 30,000 meals to local children in need last year has been forced to close its doors after failing to secure the funding.

Sam Jones

Colour runCommentsPremiumHundreds turn out for Kununurra colour run

East Kimberley College glistened at its brightest on Saturday morning as more than 300 people joined Kununurra’s first community colour run.

Stephanie Sinclair

Vacant seatCommentsPremiumDecision on SWEK special election pegged for November

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley will wait until next month to decide what to do with a council position left vacant by former councillor Alma Petherick.

Stephanie Sinclair

Body foundHomicide squad investigating Kununurra death

A man is assisting homicide detectives with their investigations into the discovery of a body found on the outskirts of Kununurra on Sunday afternoon.

Stephanie Sinclair

Business awardsPremiumBroome businesses shine at awards night

The resilience and innovation of Broome’s booming business community during a rollercoaster 2021 was celebrated recently, with Air Kimberley recognised as the best of the best.

Sam Jones

Outlandish prizesPremiumWinners of crazy Broome charity prize auction revealed

A heartwarming fundraiser this month raised more than $70,000 and shed light on a genetic disease which has left the four-month-old child of a dedicated Kimberley cattle family seriously ill.

Grace Hendry

Vaccination pushCommentsKununurra to boost vaccinations with second Vaxathon

East Kimberley residents yet to be fully vaccinated have been urged to attend to the Kununurra Leisure Centre this week for the town’s second community Vaxathon.

Stephanie Sinclair

opinion
opinion
Looking ahead
opinion
Why it is time for Broome to work on future together

it is time for a unified approach from the Shire council, administration and community as we look to make Broome an even better place to live, work and visit, writes Harold Tracey

Harold Tracey

Search continuesCommentsPremiumSearch continues for Kimberley man missing in QLD

Police will this weekend continue their search for an East Kimberley man who went missing while camping in outback Queensland on Sunday.

Stephanie Sinclair

Shock resignationPremiumFiona West steps down from Shire council

Shire of Broome councillor Fiona West has resigned less than one week after the local government election saw voters maintain the status quo.

Sam Jones