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Phoebe Solon is a North West reporter for The Kimberley Echo, Broome Advertiser, Pilbara News and North West Telegraph

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Broome and Derby pet owners will receive free help in a bid to reduce cruelty

Animal rights PremiumRise in animal cruelty in the Kimberley

Pet owners in Broome and Derby will be offered free animal health support later this month as RSPCA WA responds to a rise in cruelty reports and increasing financial pressure on pet owners

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Cancer Council WA Pilbara regional cancer prevention co-ordinator Kate Henry

Health PremiumPilbara urged to act on lung cancer

People across the Pilbara are being urged to act early if they notice any possible symptoms of lung cancer, as Cancer Council WA launches a new regional awareness campaign

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Stephen Pigram, pictured, will join Bart Marr, Mary Rapp, Carl Dewhurst and Talya Valenti on Tura’s Wanim Tour.

Music PremiumKimberley songs on tour

A new music project bringing together some of the Kimberley’s most celebrated musicians will tour communities in the region next month. 

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The division one-winning ticket in Saturday Lotto was bought in Paraburdoo.

Lotto PremiumLife-changing lottery win lands in small Pilbara town

Mystery ticket holder in Paraburdoo is $1 million richer after a winning Saturday Lotto ticket was sold in the Pilbara town over the weekend.

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Lyndsay Richardson at Ladies Day at the races.

Racing PremiumLadies day racing

Now You See Me continued his remarkable rise through the Kimberley with a breathtaking victory on Tuesday, August 11 at Broome Sprint (1300m) Ladies Day races, smashing the course record in the process.

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Physiotherapist Louise Abigail Cebeda, MinRes principal community & stakeholder engagement Tegan Read, and clinical and services manager Megan Bell.

Health care PremiumNew equipment expands KCH outreach across the Pilbara

New medical equipment is helping Karratha Central Healthcare expand its outreach services and provide care to patients in remote parts of the Pilbara.

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BHP community sundowner in Newman celebrated the community groups that received a funding boost from BHP’s community grants program.

Community PremiumNewman community groups receive funding boost

Newman community groups receive share of $300,000 in funding from mining giant BHP.

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Broome-based doctor and Aboriginal health advocate Dr Jaaron Davis, a leading figure in the ‘It is time to act’ campaign, part of Cancer Council WA’s Find Cancer Early Program.

Health care PremiumKimberley urged to act on lung cancer

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.

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Daffodil Day dip at Cable Beach 2025

Daffodil Day PremiumKimberley goes yellow for Daffodil Day

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.

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Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat says the initiative addresses long-standing barriers for remote families. 

Health PremiumVirtual mental health support for Pilbara youth

A new virtual mental health service has been launched to give children and young people across the Pilbara with mental health needs faster, specialised care closer to home.

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Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat said the WISH initiative addresses longstanding barriers for remote families accessing mental health care.

Health PremiumVirtual mental health support for Kimberley kids

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. 

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Broome’s Jake Powers received the Cecilia Cubillo Young Achiever Award at this years National Indigenous Fashion Awards

Arts PremiumKimberley fashion stars take out national NIFA awards

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.

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