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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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Shontae Charles painting Marilee Liddell before the junba.

Cockatoo Island Premium Dambeemangaddee families return to country

Dambeemangaddee families have gathered at Umbagaramba/Balanyoo (Cockatoo Island) for a day of culture, family, and connection as the future of the island continues to take shape.

Phoebe Solon

Kununurra’s Gourmet Camp Oven Experience is nominated in the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards for Business Excellence.

Tourism PremiumKimberley tourism businesses named WA awards finalists

Twelve Kimberley tourism businesses and experiences have been named finalists in the 2026 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards for Business Excellence.

Phoebe Solon

Water Minister Daniel Pastorelli and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna announce construction has begun on a new water treatment plant at Djarindjin as part of a $37 million investment aimed at improving water services in Aboriginal communities.

Water security PremiumQuality, reliable drinking water promised for Djarindjin

Construction is under way on a new water treatment plant at Djarindjin, 170km north-east of Broome, as part of a $37 million investment to improve water services in Aboriginal communities.

Phoebe Solon

Lochlan Gilbert began the 660km challenge on September 27, aiming to cover about 50km each day before finishing in Derby on October 9.

Charity PremiumTeen takes on 660km charity run

A 15-year-old from Western Australia is trying to run the length of the Gibb River Road in 13 days to raise money for people experiencing homelessness.

Phoebe Solon

Craig Schaffer and Fiona Dwyer want to welcome Broome residents to enjoy their fairy wonderland.

Community PremiumFairy magic takes root in Broome

A Broome garden filled with tropical plants, native species and tiny fairies is set to become a little more magical for the community.

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Dianne Appleby, Wendy Knox, Eunice Yu (on behalf of Broome Basketball Association) , Darren “DJ” Muir and Chris Mitchell

Community PremiumBroome’s community champions sought

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, recognising individuals, groups and events that have made a positive contribution to the community.

Phoebe Solon

Fuel prices in the Kimberley continue to rise with diesel selling for $2.89 a litre in Kununurra and $2.98 a litre in Halls Creek.

Fuel PremiumKimberley fuel price continues to spike

Kimberley drivers are paying up to 60¢ more at the bowser for unleaded petrol than motorists in central Perth, data shows.

Phoebe Solon

Kununurra boxer Josh Vella at Broome’s Red Dirt Rumble.

Community PremiumKununurra boxers bound for Darwin

A clutch of Kununurra boxers headed to the Red Dirt Rumble in Broome to boost their experience.

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Apex Kununurra Barra Bash 2026 was a hit with thousands taking part over the competition days.

Fishing PremiumBarra Bash hooks big numbers

The 2026 Recfishwest Apex Kununurra Barra Bash has wrapped up after another huge weekend on the water, with more than 1,350 entries taking part from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

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Broome police charity ball attendees.

Charity PremiumBroome Ball raises funds for local charities

More than 150 people dressed up and turned out for the annual Broome police charity ball, raising funds and awareness for two local charities.

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Kimberley Maintenance Centre officially celebrated its opening in Broome on September 24.

Business PremiumNew maintenance centre opens in Broome

A new heavy equipment maintenance centre has opened in Broome, aiming to provide faster mechanical and electrical repairs for businesses and operators across the Kimberley.

Phoebe Solon

The Shire of Broome has confirmed its syringe collection service will operate throughout 2026–27.

Shire of Broome PremiumSyringe collection to continue

A service collecting discarded needles and maintaining public sharps bins across Broome will continue for the next year.

Phoebe Solon