Industrial action at one of Broome’s main ports will be scaled back from Monday morning following fresh negotiations between the Maritime Union of Australia and the Kimberley Ports Authority.
Jessica Evensen
Skyrocketing insurance premiums have forced nearly two-thirds of households in Broome and Kununurra to forgo contents insurance despite being in one of the highest risk areas for cyclone damage.
Cain Andrews
Upgrades to Old Broome Road are now officially complete, with finishing works to the $3.9m project now finalised.
People across the Kimberley are being urged to act early if they notice potential symptoms of lung cancer as Cancer Council WA launches an awareness campaign this month.
Phoebe Solon
Cancer Council WA is calling on Kimberley residents, businesses, schools and community groups to get behind Daffodil Day to raise money and awareness for life-changing cancer research.
As NAISDA celebrates its 50th year, the college is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers to apply for its 2027 intake.
More than 600 students from eight Broome schools attended The Kids STEM Festival as the outreach initiative returned to the tourist town this week as part of National Science Week.
Children and young people in remote areas like the Kimberley will have greater access to specialist mental health care after the launch of a new $12 million virtual service.
Two of the Kimberley’s Indigenous fashion champions have been recognised on the national stage, taking home awards at the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards on Larrakia Country in Darwin on August 5.
A 39-year-old Perth man has been charged after Broome police allegedly uncovered more than 30g of methylamphetamine, thousands of dollars in cash and weapons during a search of a Cable Beach property.
Flickerfest will return to Broome for one night only this September as part of its national tour showcasing the First Nation Spotlight Shorts and Best of Australian Shorts program.
The fate of former Broome Bishop Christopher Alan Saunders is in the hands of a jury as deliberations began on Wednesday.
Hannah Cross
Cruise passengers in Broome have had to be ferried to shore by tenders as industrial action at Broome Port continues.
Defence counsel for the ex-Bishop of Broome has told a jury his client’s behaviour may be ‘unusual’ or even ‘sleazy’ for a high-ranking member of the Catholic Church, but it should not be mistaken for guilt.
Nine juveniles have been charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.
The Broome Towns have won both the men’s and women’s West Kimberley Football League grand finals after snuffing out Cable Beach at the weekend.
Eight high school students from Fitzroy Crossing will have their artwork displayed on the Statewide stage as part of the Young Originals art exhibition.
A strike has shut down Broome Port and the adjacent Kimberley Marine Support Base after negotiations between the Kimberley Ports Authority and the Maritime Union of Australia stalled.
Port Hedland’s key worker housing project has received another $5 million boost from the State Government with more than half of the $40m project now funded through external contributions and grants.
The WKFL capped off a sensational 2026 season by honouring its top individual performers at its annual awards night, celebrating the extraordinary talent and sportsmanship that defined this year’s campaign.
Broome musician and sound healer Stellar Moon will showcase Kimberley music, culture and community through a series of performances and collaborative events at this year’s Shinju Matsuri festival.
27-year-old Broome man has been charged with a string of drug and fraud offences after police traffic stop
Cable Beach Football Club stalwart Mick Albert has been named a winner in Bunnings’ King of the Tongs competition, for his dedication to local football.
The Skill Engineer has launched its new DigiVAN project in Broome, teaching students essential skills in music and podcast production.
