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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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Drive4Dementia chair and Dementia Foundation co-founder Brett Parker.

Health PremiumPush for dementia support in Kimberley

A Perth-based dementia organisation is looking to the Kimberley to improve support for people diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65.

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Support Act’s Head of First Nations Programs, Catherine Satour.

Arts PremiumFirst Nations workers to shape music review

First Nations musicians and music industry workers in Broome are being urged to share their experiences and help shape the future of Australia’s contemporary music industry through a national review.

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A new Australian theatre production exploring the realities of fly-in fly-out work will be in Broome.

Arts PremiumFIFO comedy comes to Broome

A new Australian theatre production exploring the realities of fly-in fly-out work will bring its mix of dark humour, physical theatre and personal storytelling to Broome next month.

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2023 Shinju Matsuri floating lanterns.

Shinju Matsuri PremiumShinju celebrations continue across Broome

Following the opening of Shinju Matsuri this week, Broome’s Festival of the Pearl continues with a packed program of events, here is what’s coming this week.

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Shinju Matsuri

Shinju Matsuri PremiumShinju Matsuri opening weekend

Broome burst into life over the weekend as Shinju Matsuri officially opened its 17-day celebration of the town’s vibrant culture, history and multicultural community.

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Fashions graced the stage for the traditional contest.

Racing PremiumLadies Day delivers a day to remember

Kununurra Ladies Day races on August 22 delivered an afternoon of competitive racing, chic on field fashion and plenty of drama on the track, from narrow victories to surprise results

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Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Don Punch.

Community PremiumFree family history sessions across Kimberley

Aboriginal communities across the East Kimberley will have a chance to attend free family history sessions next month.

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Dr Dodson with our Chancellor Paul McClintock.

Community PremiumPatrick Dodson recognised for lifetime of service

Yawuru Elder and respected Kimberley leader Dr Patrick Dodson honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Letters from The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Kununurra Swimming Pool, the shire has recently received handover of the pool from the main contractor. The pool will open once operator training is complete and final Department of Health approval is received.

Community PremiumNo news on opening date for Kununurra pool

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley has taken handover of the long-awaited Kununurra pool from the main contractor, but locals are still in the dark as to an opening date.

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The Broome Tennis Club has kicked off its 2026 pennant competition.

Sports PremiumBroome Tennis Club kicks off pennant competition

The Broome Tennis Club has kicked off its 2026 pennant competition, with eight teams taking part across two divisions.

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Stephen Pigram and the Australian String Quartet collaborate will perform at Sun Pictures on August 27 to a sold-out audience. Picture shows Pigram and the Australian String Quartet performing at the 2025 Perth Festival.

ArtsPremiumSold-out music collaboration comes to Broome

Australian String Quartet to return to Broome for the first time in 25 years, joining local music legend Stephen Pigram for a sold-out performance as part of this year’s Shinju Matsuri Festival.

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Morrgul chief executive Patrick Le Lievre.

Community PremiumRemote WA to national recognition

Broome-founded Aboriginal organisation takes out two national awards, recognising more than a decade of work supporting Indigenous businesses across regional and remote Western Australia.

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