Broome CIRCLE, the Shire of Broome and Radio Goolarri have acknowledged local volunteers by launching a new podcast featuring interviews with volunteers from around Broome for National volunteer week.
Cain Andrews
Broome’s Cable Beach Club has been named the best regional accommodation option in the State at the 2022 Australian Hotels Association Accommodation Awards for Excellence.
Sam Jones
Callum Ah Chee and Shane McAdam went head-to-head on Saturday night in the Brisbane Lions’ clash against the Adelaide Crows.
The Broome Misfits have played on to glory in the Australian Masters Games in the over 40 division on April 29 in Perth.
For National Volunteer Week the Advertiser spoke to two local volunteers about their experiences.
The MP Boys remain on top of the ladder despite suffering their first defeat of the season to the Tigers by 12 points in round 11.
Broome Towns have continued their fine form in the West Kimberley Football League, smashing the Peninsula Bombers by 89 points to remain undefeated heading into the fourth round.
A six-part documentary showcasing the inspiring work of Saving Animals From Euthanasia has premiered on national television.
Alexander Scott
Handing down his second State Budget as treasurer, Premier Mark McGowan announced several multi-million-dollar pledges for key Kimberley projects.
Shire of Broome councillor Chris Mitchell has just celebrated 30 years of being on the Shire of Broome council.
A new gangway, jetty and access path have opened to facilitate trips down ancient Geikie Gorge, carved out by the mighty Fitzroy River in the Kimberley.
Broome mother Uweinna Albert has revealed her struggles in securing a day care placement for her son Keefe, having to wait in limbo on local day care centres waiting lists for up to 12 months.
An East Kimberley Football League team has made the ‘difficult decision’ to pull out of all away games scheduled to be held in Halls Creek, citing concerns over road safety.
Three Aboriginal women who hail from the Kimberley have been selected as finalists in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
An already dire shortage of workers in the sleepy tourist town of Broome looks to soon be exacerbated as many battle with the rising cost of living and exorbitant rents.
Cain Andrews and Sam Jones
Broome Towns will look to continue their winning ways in round three of the WKFL, after a strong showing against the Bidyadanga Emus in round two saw the blue and red keep their perfect record alive.
The $40.4 million juvenile crime package has received a mixed response across the Kimberley community, with some claiming the Government is failing to address the core-issue behind youth crime in the region.
Jane Murphy
Broome’s own Bailey Banfield had a stellar performance over the weekend, being named one of the Fremantle Dockers best players for the match and helping them continue their winning steak.
Phil Barton took the win for the Super Sedans again on Friday night as racers took to the track for Broome speedway’s third meetup for the 2022 season.
John Stoate, known as “Chief” or “Jack” to his family and friends, was the passionate patriarch of Anna Plains Station, about 250km south of Broome.
Ron Parkin and Ian Longson
The State Government has committed to investing $4.5m to help tackle family and domestic violence in the Kimberley.
Prisoners at the Wyndham Work Camp in the Kimberley have joined the fight to save one of Australia’s most spectacular birds, the rainbow finch.
The Cable Beach Coastal Protection Project is set to receive a $3.85m boost thanks to funding allocated by the Coalition ahead of the Federal election.
Events scheduled in Broome will receive more than $250,000 boost in funding from the Shire of Broome after being endorsed at the April 2022 Council Meeting last week.
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