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Bail deniedPremiumTerrifying details of alleged Broome FIFO rape revealed

Shocking details surrounding the terrifying rape of a woman who was out on her morning jog in Broome have emerged, with the accused rapist alleged to have left DNA and reading glasses at the scene.

Jane Murphy

WKFL round 13PremiumLooma Eagles destroy the Bidyadanga Emus by 74 points

The Bidyadanga Emus suffered a devastating loss to the Looma Eagles in round 13, down at Nipper Roe Oval on Saturday afternoon. 

Cain Andrews

WKJFL Grand FinalsPremiumBroome Towns win Year 10 to 12 WKJFL premiership

It was the grand final rounds for the WKJFL on Friday night, with the best teams of the season going head to head for premiership glory. 

Cain Andrews

Broome MarathonPremiumBroome’s Sarah Ludowici wins Cable Beach Marathon

A Broome ultramarathon runner broke the ultimate record over the weekend, becoming the first female athlete ever to win the Broome International Airport Marathon. 

Jane Murphy

Terrifying ordealBroome sex attack: Man threatened people who came to rescue

The man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman who was out on her morning jog in Broome threatened members of the public who came to the aid of the victim, before running away.

Sam Jones and Jane Murphy

Flight costsPremiumKimberley residents embrace capped price airfares

Kimberley residents have jumped on board the new regional capped airfares with almost 600 fares purchased since the scheme was introduced on July 1. 

Jane Murphy

Hopping wild ridePremiumFinding Timo: Frog back in Broome after wild ride to Perth

A green tree frog that garnered Statewide attention after it hitched a ride to Perth in a young family’s car has now arrived back home in the Kimberley. 

Jane Murphy

Housing crisisPremiumThirty-three residential blocks announced for Broome North

An award winning Broome builder has called the State Government’s announcement of 33 new residential blocks in Broome North an “irresponsible publicity stunt’.

Cain Andrews

WKJFL awards nightPremiumJunior footballers recognised at inaugural WKJFL awards

Parents, coaches and players of the West Kimberley Junior Football League gathered at the Broome Civic Centre on Wednesday August 3 for their inaugural awards night. 

Cain Andrews

terrifying ordeal PremiumManhunt underway after shocking Broome sex attack

A major manhunt is underway in Broome after a woman was sexually assaulted in the town overnight.

Sam Jones and Jane Murphy

Health and WellbeingPremiumFunding for new Indigenous health facility welcomed

Kimberley Traditional Owners have welcomed the McGowan Government’s recent funding of a culturally appropriate health facility in Broome, claiming the project is a big step towards “closing the gap”.

Jane Murphy

Childcare crisisPremiumExpressions of interest for new childcare centre

Community Services Minister Simone McGurk has called for expressions of interest in running a new child-care facility in Broome North. 

Cain Andrews

SandSongBangarra returns to Karratha with powerful and profound show

Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company is returning to the Pilbara and bringing its profound and powerful SandSong production.

Alexander Scott

Safe and sound PremiumHalls Creek trio return home after frantic police search

Three members of a well-known Halls Creek family who sparked a police alert for their whereabouts after they failed to return home from a function in Alice Springs have been found safe and well.

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Spread by mosquitoesCommentsPremiumWarning for deadly disease after first WA case in five years

Residents and travellers in the Kimberley are being urged to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites after a case of the deadly Murray Valley encephalitis was reported — the first in WA since 2018.

Sam Jones

Flight setbacksCommentsPremiumGROUNDED: WA town with the worst airport delays in nation

A WA tourist has been outed as having the worst airport delays in Australia, according to new data.

Jane Murphy

Unique experiencePremiumA Taste of Broome: three days of festivities and fun

One of Broome’s most popular festivals is set to return this year in celebration of its 10th anniversary. 

Cain Andrews

Encore PremiumTop Kimberley theatre company receives second grant

One of the Kimberley’s most popular theatre companies has been awarded funding for the second time in as many months.

Jane Murphy

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Shire’s $64 million plan to address accommodation shortage

The Shire of Broome will move to address three major accommodation shortages in one fell swoop with a whopping $64 million, 13.5 hectare development in the world-famous Cable Beach area.

Sam Jones

Step forwardCommentsPremiumWA’s first cotton gin one step closer after land secured

WA’s East Kimberley is closing in on the creation of a sustainable, profitable cotton industry after the State Government on Wednesday leased land to establish a processing facility in the region.

Sam Jones

Living costsPremiumRental costs across WA’s north up 48 per cent in three years

New analysis of WA rental data has found rental costs in WA’s north have surged an average of 48 per cent over three years.

Sam Jones

RebuildingPremiumMcGowan opens new buildings at fire-ravaged Broome school

WA Premier Mark McGowan visited Broome Primary School on Monday to officially open the new $7.2 million facility

Cain Andrews

Sporting chancePremiumAthletes given a sporting chance

Broome athletes will get help to develop their skills and reach their full potential after the State Government announced a $75,000 grant to the Broome Sports Association.

Cain Andrews

EducationPremiumKununurra jobs and skills centre opened in region first

A job centre offering East Kimberley residents specialist training and career advice has officially opened, the 17th such centre around WA.

Sam Jones