Derby’s abattoir is set to be sold, with a decision by the WA Supreme Court clearing the way for the acquisition of Yeeda Pastoral Company and Kimberley Meat Company by Canadian investment firm AIMco.
Sarah Crawford
Halls Creek children and their carers dived into free water safety classes learning vital skills thanks to Royal Life Saving WA.
Kimberley shires say they need $11.5 million for public CCTV infrastructure with a recently published audit finding 38 per cent of cameras were out of order.
Youths in stolen cars caused havoc in Halls Creek over the Easter long weekend, with at least three vehicles stolen over four days.
As the North West Catholic community joins the world to mourn the death of Pope Francis, Broome Bishop Tim Norton has reflected on the late Pontiff’s enduring legacy.
Madelin Hayes
The Gibb River Road between Mount Barnett and Pentecost River has been shut due to flooding after ex-tropical cyclone Errol made landfall at the weekend.
Cain Andrews
Halls Creek experienced a 75 per cent increase in family violence incidents last year, reaching an all time high of 589 offences of violent or threatening behaviour reported to police.
Education Minister Sabine Winton says the Cook Government recognises everyday expenses are a major concern for Kimberley families, urging parents to use the WA Student Assistance scheme.
Natasha Clark
Communities along the west Kimberley coast are being urged to prepare now, with severe tropical cyclone Errol tracking towards the mainland.
Hundreds of East Kimberley residents will be up before dawn to commemorate the service of generations of Australian soldiers at Anzac Day events organised across the region
The fastest tinny race in the North West made waves once again, with more than 800 people gathering to watch Kununurra’s Tackleworld Dam 2 Dam event at the weekend.
Nothing good ever comes from anything being in the dark,” says Rachel Bin Salleh.
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley councillors have voted to give themselves a 25 per cent pay rise to encourage more candidates to stand in the next local government elections.
The Kimberley region is bracing itself for a wet and windy weekend as a tropical cyclone develops off the coast of northern WA.
Jessica Evensen
A social media fad blamed for a spike in youth crime in Halls Creek appears to have lost its appeal, with police reporting that harsher sentences for youths have led to the end of the TikTok challenge.
The Greens candidate for Durack says he’s fighting to put the region first as the nation prepares for a “once-in-a-generation” election.
Matthew Paddick
We could all, most usefully and more often, reflect on the impact a life can have. What is remarkable about Howard’s life is the breadth of its impact.
Ben Wyatt
Building off a season of high performance in 2024, Kimberley AFL stars Callum Ah Chee and Toby Bedford are showing no signs of slowing down, delivering a solid start for the 2025 season.
More than 7000ha of agricultural land in the Ord River irrigation area is on the market as receivers for failed grower Quintis liquidate the assets of what was the world’s biggest sandalwood producer.
A group of youths allegedly took a stolen ambulance on a 520km joyride from a remote community in the Northern Territory to Halls Creek where it rammed a police car injuring two officers.
“We can’t go back,” artist Philomena Baadjo from Balgo says as she strokes burnt orange paint onto her canvas.
It’s the fourth straight year the independent Salaries and Allowances Tribunal has handed out a rise for council chief executives — who have seen pay bands increase by 15.5 per cent since 2021.
Dylan Caporn
Police say the unknown man ‘acted in a suspicious manner’ when he approached the child as she was walking on the street.
A successful youth crime diversionary program is making its way to the East Kimberley with Wunan Foundation set to launch its Still on Track e-scooter building program in the coming months.
