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Broome tourism holds strong in face of adversity

Broome has more than 260 businesses operating in tourism and prior to the COVID pandemic visitor numbers were increasing with more than 335,000 visitors in 2019.

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Going homePremiumBail for crime spree-accused Kununurra boy to go home

The 15-year-old boy appeared in Broome Children’s Court charged with aggravated home burglary and commit, giving false personal details to police, stealing a motor vehicle and stealing

Grace Hendry

Who will win?Finalists revealed for Broome CCI’s night of nights

The annual awards aim to unearth local operators and show them recognition through a publicity campaign on television, print, radio and social media.

Grace Hendry

Party pooperPremiumBroome man attempts to run down party guests, rams taxi

The taxi travelled down a dirt track to reach the pick-up location and as it pulled up, Pearsall was seen having an altercation with two women, which was believed to be about the taxi being called

Grace Hendry

Spud KingPremiumSpud King looks to support Broome with Spudshed store

Spud King Tony Galati has given his most promising indication yet that Broome could be the destination for a new Spudshed supermarket.

Grace Hendry

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Eye opener
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Changes needed to improve Kimberley NDIS delivery

My listening tour to the Kimberley two weeks ago was full of highlights. But there were moments of deep frustration for me, too, writes Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds

How Development WA is helping Broome grow

A long-time partner in Broome’s ongoing success, DevelopmentWA remains pivotal in helping ensure that land supply and development continue to encourage future growth and investment

DevelopmentWA

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Scholarship starsPremiumBroome scholarship students kick goals at university

Two St Mary’s College scholarship recipient students have carried their skills into the real world, excelling in their university studies and inspiring future students to follow in their footsteps.

Grace Hendry

Shock movePremiumAgeing infrastructure forces closure of Kooljaman

Kooljaman at Cape Leveque has for the past 30 years become a major source of tourism income for the Djarindjin and Ardyaloon communities.

Tom Zaunmayr

Our block rocksCamera IconPremiumSocial pics: block part brings out best of Broome

Wheelchair basketball, face painting, a bouncy castle and a free barbecue were all on offer at the latest Our Block Rocks pop-up community party on Jones Place in Old Broome

Sam Jones

How a simple Broome workshop is changing lives

Agunya runs workshops in the Kimberley that teach at-risk individuals life skills relevant to the building and construction industry in an effort to find long-term solutions for disadvantaged youth

Tom Zaunmayr

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Page-turnerPremiumNew book traces journey through culture

The publication brought Marrugeku’s practice into dialogue for the first time, exploring productions including large-scale outdoor explorations of Kunwinjku spirit worlds

Grace Hendry

Position unclearPremiumBroome council hopeful shuns interview on boat harbour

Candidates Tony Lee and James Carpenter have drawn criticism in recent weeks after community members and fellow candidates said the pair had not made their position on the boat facility clear

Sam Jones

Prepare nowPremiumPre-Christmas cyclone warning for North West

The Bureau of Meteorology released its tropical cyclone outlook for 2021-22 which shows a 60 per cent chance of an above-average number of tropical cyclones in waters off the North West coast.

Alexander Scott

Horizon’s Broome centre powers town’s students

The Nila Janyba centre opened in August and houses the company’s call centre — which was previously located in Melbourne — and customer service staff.

Tom Zaunmayr

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Unstoppable forcePremiumBroome’s best make history at WA netball comp

Twelve of Broome’s top netballers travelled to Perth for the Netball WA State Cup 2021, which was played from Friday to Sunday last week

Grace Hendry

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It’s the RFNDISPremium
The West Australian exclusive
RFDS called on for outback WA NDIS support

In a meeting between Federal NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds and RFDS health service delivery general manager Damien Whitham, options were canvassed to bring the RFDS into the NDIS service delivery fold.

Tom Zaunmayr

Unlawful woundingPremiumTeen on bail for ‘spearing’ woman’s leg

The court was told in Bidyadanga on October 3, Mr Brolga allegedly threw a spear into the lower half of a woman’s left leg

Grace Hendry

How a mineral sands mine will boost Kimberley economy

With a projected mine life of 37 years and a commitment to local jobs, this is a sustainable long-term project promising intergenerational employment for the West Kimberley

Kimberley Mineral Sands

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Native nectarPremiumBroome brewer chases ‘Fosters-like’ global success

Spinifex Brewing Co’s recently completed raising saw the brewer reach its $2 million goal in just two days, allowing the company to increase production of its growing line of beers

Sam Jones

Aiming highPremiumBright future ahead for Pilbara, Kimberley Girl winners

Spirits were high as finalists took the the stage full of confidence as they modelled fashionable fits, answered questions, and shared their hopes and dreams for the future

Grace Hendry

Jobs boonPort of Broome back on track as developments loom

The Port of Broome supports livestock export, offshore oil and gas operations, pearling, fishing, charter boats, cruise liners and is the main fuel and container receival point for the region

Grace Hendry

Funds welcomedPremiumFed Govt’s cash injection to drought-proof the north

Interim Hub Director Jed Matz welcomed the funding, and said northern WA and the NT had been calling for increased capacity in agricultural research, extension and adoption for some time

One monthPremiumTomahawk threat lands Broome thief in jail

Gino Thomas Burgoyne appeared in Broome Magistrates Court on Monday October 4, after pleading guilty to being armed to cause fear, stealing a motor vehicle and trespassing

Grace Hendry