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A 58-year-old man has died and four passengers have been left injured after a car crash in Camballin on May 26.  

Road toll PremiumMan dies in crash on Great Northern Highway near Camballin

A 58-year-old man has died and four passengers have been left injured following a car crash in Camballin on May 26

Cain Andrews

East Kimberley Football League president Wayne Paul.

Football PremiumEKFL president Wayne Paul warning to Warmun

The president of the East Kimberley Football League has issued a warning to spectators in Warmun remote community over alleged drunken behaviour at local football games. 

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Ord Valley Muster Rodeo

Ord Valley Muster PremiumFrontier Helicopters Rodeo

Frontier Helicopters Rodeo has once again proven to be a much-loved drawcard for the Ord Valley Muster, with a sold-out crowd filling the Kununurra Rodeo Grounds on May 16. 

Phoebe Solon

The Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health crew in 2024.

Health PremiumMajarlin takes part in new podcast for rural health workers

The Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health is taking part in a new podcast series supporting rural health professionals. 

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Community members, Government officials and investment partners gathered for the East Kimberley airport runway extension opening.

Development PremiumKununurra airport expansion completed

The East Kimberley Regional Airport’s multimillion-dollar runway upgrade is complete.

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Warmun Eagles’ Waylon Duncan.

Football PremiumOrd River hand Warmun another huge defeat in round seven

The Ord River Magpies have handed the Warmun Eagles another thumping defeat during round seven as East Kimberley League Football teams went head-to head at the weekend. 

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The Ord Valley Muster’s Cultural Culinary Adventure sold out on both evenings.

Arts PremiumOrd Valley Muster attracts thousands to sold-out events

The 25th annual Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster wrapped after 10 days of sold-out events, reinforcing the festival’s place as one of regional Australia’s biggest celebrations of culture, food, and entertainment.

Phoebe Solon

KAMS chair Raymond Christophers.

Education PremiumKAMS and Tranby consortium selected to host ICOVE

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services and Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative have been selected by the Australian Government to host the Indigenous Centre of Vocational Excellence. 

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The Broome Towns women's team.

Football PremiumCable Beach take down rivals Broome Towns in round four

It was a close match between rivals Broome Towns and Cable Beach on Thursday night (May 26) as the two top of the ladder teams clashed for round four. 

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The Shire of Broome has announced it will truck household recycling waste 2200km to Perth in the name of sustainability.

Local Government PremiumShire of Broome to ship recycling 2200km to Perth

The Shire of Broome has announced it will truck household recycling waste 2200km to Perth in the name of sustainability.

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Roebuck Bay Primary School students, parents and teachers on National Walk Safely to School Day 2026.

Education PremiumBroome kids trot for National Walk Safely to School Day 

Roebuck Primary School students, parent and teachers gather at Cygnet Park in Djugun on May 22 to take part in the annual National Walk Safely to School Day. 

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Uber has confirmed they are gearing up for an official launch in Broome.

Business PremiumUber announces official launch in Broome

Uber has confirmed they are gearing up for an official launch in Broome.

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Ord River's Carl Rex.

Football PremiumPort Wyndham and Ord River record dominant wins

The Port Wyndham Crocs recorded a dominant win over the Warmun Eagles as East Kimberley Football League teams clashed at the weekend for round six. 

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The Ord Valley Muster Party in the Park.

Ord Valley Muster PremiumOrd Valley Muster kicks off first weekend

The Ord Valley Muster kicked off in Kununurra this weekend, opened with 3,400 people attending the free community concert on Friday night

Phoebe Solon

Ivanhoe Bushfire Brigades’ newest volunteer, 17-year-old Tex Lintott.

Volunteer week PremiumIvanhoe Bush Fire Brigade looks to the next generation

Ivanhoe Bush Fire Brigade is proving the future of volunteer firefighting is in good hands and that community really does protect community.

Phoebe Solon

Cable Beach has continued their winning streak after defeating the Broome Saints at the weekend.

Football PremiumCable Beach continue winning streak at the weekend

Cable Beach has continued their winning streak at the weekend, as West Kimberley Football League teams clashed for round three. 

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More than $185,000 in energy-saving credits has already been delivered through Horizon Power’s Kimberley Communities Solar Saver initiative, jointly funded by the Cook and Albanese governments.

Energy PremiumSolar power saves remote Kimberley communities spend

Hundreds of households across the Kimberley are receiving cheaper electricity through a shared solar program aimed at reducing energy costs in remote communities.

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Congestion along Cable Beach Road East.

Road works woes PremiumOld Broome Road closure causes traffic congestion

Road works on Old Broome Road have caused congestion on Cable Beach Road East and Gubinge Road since construction started on May 12. 

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Broome Private Taxis Owner Paul Rewell.

Transport PremiumUber coming to Broome?

Taxi operator Paul Rewell has welcomed Uber’s potential launch in Broome, saying increased competition will be good for consumers.

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Kimberley community grant recipients will be announced at a presentation dinner at the Broome Golf Club on June 2, marking the 10th anniversary of the grant scheme. 

Community PremiumKimberley Community Grant Scheme celebrates 10 years

Kimberley community grant recipients will be announced at a presentation dinner at the Broome Golf Club on June 2, marking the tenth anniversary of the grant scheme. 

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One of the bores outside Halls Creek that will be equipped as part of the $11.7m project to expand the town’s groundwater network.

Water insecurity Premium$11.7m works begin to tackle Halls Creek water insecurity

A major upgrade to strengthen the long-term reliability of drinking water supplies in Halls Creek has started.

Phoebe Solon

Fitzroy Crossing smoking ceremony to celebrate the opening of Juniper’s 11 permanent staff homes.

Housing PremiumPermanent staff homes opened for Fitzroy age carers

Aged care provider Juniper celebrated the opening of 11 permanent staff homes in Fitzroy Crossing on May 14, addressing acute housing shortages and strengthening aged care services in the West Kimberley region.

Phoebe Solon

Pilbara Kimberley University Centres’ 2026 graduation celebration in Karratha.

Education PremiumThe Kimberley celebrates record number of graduates

A record number of Kimberley graduates have been recognised through the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres, highlighting the growing impact of regional higher education opportunities.

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David Scott and Liz Tantau.

Community PremiumRFDS to the rescue

A trip through one of the Kimberley’s most iconic patches turned into a nightmare for one retiree couple. Luckily, fellow travellers, a caring station owner and the RFDS came to the rescue.

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