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Broome AdvertiserVideoCommentsAussie TV star removes snake found onboard WA flight

Passengers on a flight from Broome to Perth got an unexpected taste of outback drama when a python was discovered onboard before being casually removed by an Australian TV personality. 

Katya Minns

E-ScootersPremiumE-scooter Christmas warning for parents in Kununurra

Kununurra Police are warning e-scooter users you need to be at least 16 to ride after witnessing children as young as five on the motorised vehicles.

Sarah Crawford

Courts & CrimePremiumKimberley man jailed for brutal three-day assault on partner

A Kimberley man who assaulted his injured partner with her metal walking stick, broke her arm with a bass guitar, and threatened to kill her, has been sentenced to nearly eight years in jail.

Katya Minns

EducationVideoPremiumKununurra students strike a chord with music festival invite

Their music teacher may be 2000 kilometres away but that hasn’t stopped the East Kimberley College school band from striking the right chord with organisers of the WA School Band and Orchestral festival

Sarah Crawford

WeatherPremiumLocals advised to stock up on water ahead of cyclone season

As cyclone season looms, North West residents are being reminded to stock up on drinking water, with Water Corporation warning severe weather could disrupt water and wastewater services.

Natasha Clark

LifesavingPremiumYoung lifesavers make a splash in Halls Creek

Seventy talented young swimmers and lifesavers will converge on Halls Creek this Friday to take part in the Royal Life Saving WA’s annual Spirit Carnival.

Sarah Crawford

RescuePremiumHusband’s actions save wife in dramatic flood rescue

Police rescued a man and his wife - who uses a wheelchair - from the roof of their four-wheel-drive after floodwaters washed their vehicle off the road near Lake Argyle. 

Sarah Crawford

Veteran tour operatorPremiumTriple J Tours’ Jeff Hayley bids farewell after 36 years

After nearly four decades of steering visitors and locals along the serene waterways of Kununurra, veteran tour operator Jeff Hayley from Triple J Tours has hung up his skipper’s hat.

Katya Minns

Tourism AwardsPremiumKimberley businesses sweep 2024 WA Tourism Awards

Kimberley’s operators and organisations demonstrated their industry-leading excellence in tourism over the weekend, sweeping a series of awards at the 2024 WA Tourism Awards. 

Katya Minns

Indigenous AffairsPremiumKAWC roundtable addresses issues facing Aboriginal women

Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council addresses key issues Aboriginal women are facing in the region during three-day roundtable event in Broome.

Natasha Clark

BasketballPremiumIntense showdown in one-point victory

The Tigers roared to victory over the Jets, while the Kings kept fans on the edge of their seats with a thrilling one-point win against the Ganthe Pointers in round 10.

Katya Minns

Regional WAPremiumRoebuck Primary School bush tucker garden wins award

A Broome primary school has been named a winner in the inaugural Sustainable Schools Competition, honoured for its culturally significant food garden and commitment to sustainable practices.

Katya Minns

Regional WAPremiumREVEALED: Have the new liquor laws cut crime in Broome?

Property crime in Broome has dropped 50 per cent since tougher takeaway liquor restrictions were introduced in June, Minister for Racing and Gaming Paul Papalia told WA Parliament.

Sarah Crawford

Books PremiumFirst Nations publisher criticises Penguin

When Dr Lilly Brown first read famed global chef Jamie Oliver’s children’s novel, Billy and the Epic Escape, she gasped.

Natasha Clark

Drug BustPremiumMajor drug bust sees 12 raids from Broome to Kununurra

Twelve people have been charged with serious drug, firearm and stealing offences following a major operation in the Kimberley in which there were 12 raids across seven communities from Broome to Kununurra.

Sarah Crawford and Caleb Runciman

BusinessPremiumNew Wyndham general store to save long trip to Kununurra

Wyndham Oasis cafe owner, Brody Leo, is hoping to save residents the 200km round trip to Kununurra to buy everything from a fridge to a frying pan by opening up a general store.

Sarah Crawford

Civil UnrestPremiumExtra police sent to deal with family feuding in remote town

Workers in a remote East Kimberley community were told police and health workers would struggle to assist them after large-scale family feuding broke out at the weekend. 

Sarah Crawford

Regional WAPremiumFunding boost for needle clean up and exchange program

Amid rising concerns over discarded needles in WA’s North West, the State Government has allocated funding to the establish a needle exchange program and assist the Shire of Broome with clean-up efforts.

Katya Minns

RodeoPremiumKunurra campdraft champion on the importance of the rodeo

 Champion campdrafter of the East Kimberley rodeo circuit Brooke Harwood is encouraging young people to explore campdrafting, a homegrown sport.

Natasha Clark

BasketballPremiumGanth Pointers clinch 8-point win against The Jets

In a fiercely contested round 9 clash in the Broome Basketball Association’s men’s A-grade competition, the Ganth Pointers emerged triumphant on Wednesday night, edging out The Jets with an eight-point victory.

Katya Minns

Good DoctorPremiumKimberley doctor Lorraine Anderson named Medicare champion

Respected Kimberley doctor Lorraine Anderson from Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services has been crowned Medicare Champion at the prestigious Stronger Medicare Awards ceremony.

Katya Minns

Verdict is inCommentsWA hot spot most beautiful place to visit in Australia

A Western Australia destination has taken out the No. 1 spot in the nation as the most beautiful place to visit, with the State also laying claim to four of the top 10 havens. FIND OUT WHERE THEY ARE

Troy de Ruyter

Regional WA PremiumNew Brooking Channel Bridge opens in Fitzroy Crossing

Transport access into the town of Fitzroy Crossing, 400km east of Broome, has been strengthened with the opening of the new Brooking Channel Bridge set for November 13.

Natasha Clark

WA NewsCommentsPremiumLake Argyle Swim sells out for 2025

Tickets for the 2025 Lake Argyle Swim have sold out in just minutes. 

Ezra Kaye