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The Kadjina community will have access to safe running water for the first time since 2017.

Community PremiumNine-year water advisory lifted for Kadjina

People living in the Fitzroy Valley community of Kadjina can once again drink water from their taps after a nine-year water quality advisory was lifted.

Phoebe Solon

The Ord River Magpies men's team after their 2026 EKFL grand final win.

Football PremiumOrd River Magpies win men’s and women’s grand finals

The Ord River Magpies have claimed ultimate glory in the East Kimberley Football League, securing a memorable grand final double with victories in the women’s and men’s deciders at the weekend.

Cain Andrews

A $6.9m infrastructure upgrade to Balgo’s airstrip is now complete ensuring year-round access for essential air services.

Community PremiumBalgo airstrip upgrades complete

A $6.9m infrastructure upgrade to Balgo’s airstrip is now complete ensuring year-round access for essential air services. 

Cain Andrews

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. 

Phoebe Solon

Christopher Saunders outside the Perth District Court.

Court PremiumAssault charges against former Broome Bishop dropped

Two historic assault charges being fought by former Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders have been dropped.

Cain Andrews

Industrial action at one of Broome’s main ports will be scaled back from Monday morning following fresh discussions between the Maritime Union of Australia and the Kimberley Ports Authority. 

WA NewsPremiumBroome port strikes to be scaled back after negotiations

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

Cyclone Narelle crossing the WA coast.

Insurance costs bite PremiumKimberley records low housing insurance take-up

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

Former Bishop of Broom Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crime charges in WA.

CrimeVideoPremiumUndercover mission behind ex-Bishop’s sex crime conviction

Chris Reason spent two weeks trekking around WA with a handycam hidden in a shopping bag, capturing undercover pictures of what would become one of the biggest scandals to hit the Catholic Church.

Chris Reason, 7NEWS

Upgrades to Old Broome Road have been completed.

Old is newPremiumOld Broome Road upgrades now officially complete

Upgrades to Old Broome Road are now officially complete, with finishing works to the $3.9m project now finalised. 

Cain Andrews

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.

Phoebe Solon

An Air North flight comes in to land on the Kununurra Airport runway.

Council PremiumAirport fees lowered to keep airfare cap low

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley has lowered airport fees and charges to stop costs flowing on to passengers using the Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme.

Cain Andrews

Tilona Eades is pursuing a Diploma in Dance.

Community PremiumBroome’s Tilona Eades shares dance journey

As NAISDA celebrates its 50th year, the college is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers to apply for its 2027 intake. 

Cain Andrews

The Kids Research Institute STEM festival in Broome 2026.

Education PremiumThe Kids Research Institute STEM festival returns to Broome

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.

Cain Andrews

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. 

Phoebe Solon

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.

Phoebe Solon

Sun Pictures in Broome celebrates 100 years

Lifestyle PremiumFlickerfest Broome to light up Sun Pictures

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. 

Cain Andrews

Passengers of Ponant’s Le Jacques Cartier were boated to and from shore.

WA NewsPremiumPort strike forces cruise passengers to be ferried ashore

Cruise passengers in Broome have had to be ferried to shore by tenders as industrial action at Broome Port continues.

Cain Andrews

Port Wyndham's Javia Taylor in possession.

Football PremiumPort Wyndham Crocs through to grand final

The Port Wyndham Crocs will go on to battle the Ord River Magpies in the East Kimberely Football League grand final after winning the preliminary final against the Kununurra Demons at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

Dwayne Jessell’s Marks Of Life 2026. Lino print.

ArtsPremiumGija artists named Lester Prize finalists

Two Gija artists from the East Kimberley have been named finalists in the 2026 Lester Prize after a record 1177 artists entered the prestigious portraiture competition.

Phoebe Solon

A Kununurra police chase has gone viral worldwide after footage of the incident was shared by major international news outlets, putting the East Kimberley town’s youth crime challenges under a global spotlight.

WA newsPremiumKununurra crime spike under the spotlight

Extra police officers have been called into Kununurra to deal with a spike in “bored” kids from “unstable backgrounds” offending in the town and once again prompting negative headlines around the world. 

Phoebe Solon

Nine juveniles charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.

WA news PremiumNine juveniles charged after Derby crime spree

Nine juveniles have been charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.

Phoebe Solon

Fitzroy Valley District High School Year 10 student Hailey Fredericks-James with her acrylic painting on canvas "The Four Eechidna Sisters".

Arts PremiumKimberley students showcased in Statewide exhibition 

Eight high school students from Fitzroy Crossing will have their artwork displayed on the Statewide stage as part of the Young Originals art exhibition.

Cain Andrews

Broome Port.

Industrial action PremiumStrike shuts down Broome Port operations

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. 

Cain Andrews

Bullen Medal Best and Fairest winner Bidyadanga Emus' Taryce Stewart and WKFL President Antonietta Scriva.

Football PremiumWest Kimberely Football League awards

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.

Cain Andrews