Kimberley

vaccine rolloutIndigenous Broome nurse’s important vax message

The first person to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Kimberley has urged others to “follow suit” and get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Sam Jones

Election pitchLabor’s childcare vow as Hedland faces crisis

The promise is aimed at improving child care in the Pilbara, Goldfields and Kimberley, which Labor acknowledged had “significant” wait lists, difficulties attracting staff and lack of facilities

Danielle Raffaele

Flying the flagKununurra touch to Roos’ AFLW colours

The 31-year-old, who grew up in Kununurra and is now based in Brisbane, was approached by the Kangaroos to create the club’s 2021 Indigenous guernseys for both the men’s and women’s teams

Stephanie Sinclair

All starsUni first, then the world: KNX students ready to shine

Despite dealing with the challenges and changes brought about by COVID-19, 83 per cent of the 30 eligible EKC students achieved their WA Certificate of Education in 2020

Stephanie Sinclair

Emergency evacuationBroome senator receives ‘death threat’ package

WA Police are investigating after a suspicious package allegedly containing death threats was discovered at Senator Patrick Dodson’s Broome office today.

Tom Zaunmayr

Parent concernedBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

The Department of Education confirmed an incident had taken place at recess time today, and said a boy, age not confirmed, had been taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Sam Jones

Nothing but netPointers, MP Boyz reign in Broome bball round 4

This week’s results leave MP Boyz sitting two points behind ladder-leaders Roey Mistfits and above the BlackHawks on percentage.

Tom Zaunmayr

Hefty penaltyDrunken Kununurra police chase ends in 6yr suspension

Peter Hampton was released from custody after pleading guilty to five charges at the Kununurra Magistrate’s Court on Friday following an incident that occurred on the afternoon of June 6, 2016

Stephanie Sinclair

Free passCouncil’s fee reprieve lauded by Kimberley air charters

Councillors approved the extension of a waiver on aircraft landing fees at the East Kimberley Regional Airport and Wyndham Airport for Kimberley Air Tours, Shoal Air, Aviair and HeliSpirit

Stephanie Sinclair

Bets offCouncil green lights new Broome Boulevard TAB

The move will see lot T22, which faces Fredrick Street on the outside of the shopping centre, adorn the purple and white as a new location for punters to try their luck.

Sam Jones

Artistic journeyDjaru artist’s new fashion label at home in Wyndham

Bianca Long’s work has been praised by the likes of Andrew Forrest and Michael Walters. Now, she is set to open up her work to the wider public

stephanie sinclair

Hands-on responseKununurra’s HUGE cane toad muster haul

Thousands of cane toads were collected by the Kununurra community and taken to the DBCA, which will oversee the processing of the toad legs into sausages

Stephanie Sinclair

Land barneyShire, developer in Valentine Falls Estate legal scrap

Located about 10km out of Kununurra and approved in 2007, the estate was developed on the promise of significant growth in the region following the release of stage two of the Ord Irrigation Scheme

Stephanie Sinclair

Housing blueBroome North zone feud as council seeks rent crisis fix

Shire of Broome councillors last week passed a motion to rezone a dirt patch in Broome North from commercial to residential use with land for a Boulevard-style shopping centre.

Sam Jones

Industry restartBroome to welcome first major cruise ship since COVID

The restart of Western Australia’s domestic cruise industry comes as the Federal Government prepares to make a call on whether or not to extend the international cruise ban

Tom Zaunmayr

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Carly Laden: my love letter to Broome Mardi Gras

Broome Mardi Gras has come a long way from its start as a one-off themed party at the town’s only nightclub in 2016, writes Carly Laden

Carly Laden

‘Degrading’ act‘Heinous’ man lured woman from DV shelter for gang-rape

Court heard that a former partner told the victim he and his uncle were ‘going to do stupid things’ to her and ‘gang-bang her’ for several hours.

Carly Laden

Social snapsIN PICTURES: PumpHouse kicks off 2021 season

The Kimberley Echo popped down to the bar and restaurant’s opening night to capture its customers enjoying the world-class view over a few beverages.

Broome Mardi GrasPerri Prism to dazzle

One of the stunning queens who will be taking the stage during the Kimberley town’s LGBTQ+ festival is Perri Prism.

Carly Laden

social snapsPic gallery: Broome Mardi Gras Drag Bingo

Before the extravaganza of Broome Mardi Gras exploded in town, revellers were given a little warm-up in the form of Drag Bingo on Thursday night at The Conti.

Carly Laden

Get the jabKimberley COVID vax rollout to begin mid-March

Health Minister Roger Cook’s confirmation come as the State Government confirms roll-out dates for the vaccine in the Pilbara starting March 8.

Tom Zaunmayr

Big holeShock as Kununurra Target reveals closing date

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley president David Menzel described the loss of the town’s only department store as a “bitter pill to swallow” and noted its impact on the town’s liveability

Stephanie Sinclair

Staying mumINPEX silent on Broome chopper base longevity

The company’s president director Hitoshi Okawa said it had realised “considerable” safety benefits by operating from Truscott last year.

Tom Zaunmayr

Desperate timesHow everyone loses in Broome’s rental crisis

Just 20 properties were advertised for rent at the time of print this week and house-share pages on social media had become flooded with increasingly anxious pleas from locals and newcomers

Sam Jones