Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley councillors have voted against State Government plans to introduce compulsory voting and four-year election cycles for local governments.
Cain Andrews
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley has welcomed 12 new Australian citizens into the fold during a citizenship ceremony last week.
The Water Corporation has denied there is any potential for wastewater contamination of drinking water in Kununurra and Wyndham after the local shire greenlit an independent review of potable water sources.
Major Projects Summit brought together leaders from industry, government, Traditional Owner organisations and local enterprises to map out the Kimberley’s development pipeline for the decade ahead
Phoebe Solon
Four former Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers and Police Officers from Fitzroy Crossing recognised for their service, receiving Aboriginal Police Service Medals at a ceremony
Detectives from the Kimberley District have charged a man with several offences following an investigation into family violence related incidents spanning nearly two decades
The Kimberley Health Professionals Network has kicked off the year with a welcome event in Broome, designed to support rural clinicians and strengthen the region’s health workforce
Figures released earlier this month by the WA Police Force, highlight a steady year-on-year increase in recorded assault offences in the Kimberley
The Kalumburu community came together in strength and solidarity for an Ochre Ribbon Week march on February 12 to raise awareness about ending family and domestic violence
More than 100 riders and volunteers from across Australia are expected to take part in this year’s Gibb Challenge, as the 660km cycling fundraiser draws closer.
Liam Murphy
Funding announced this week for a new Early Learning and Family Centre in Derby due to open in 2029
Airnorth has launched a new discounted airfare aimed at improving access and affordability for Kimberley residents travelling between Broome and Kununurra.
Remote Kimberley communities are set to receive a major connectivity boost, with free community Wi-Fi to be rolled out under the State Government’s $20 million First Nations Community Wi-Fi program
Five Kimberley doctors were honoured at the annual WA Rural Health Long Service Awards, hosted by Rural Health West and the WA Country Health Service
With local house prices continuing to climb and an undersupply of new titles, DevelopmentWA has announced a fresh release of 14 lots at Waranyjarri Estate to meet demand.
Kimberley artists groups, projects and collectives are among the major recipients of a $780,000 State Government funding boost
Community organisations across the Kimberley are being encouraged to apply for a share of $1.1 million in funding through Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships program, with the latest round now open
Rents in regional WA continue to soar with new data from Cotality revealing regional WA has seen the largest increase in rent in the country over the past year.
Seven health professionals who have worked across the Kimberley have been selected as finalists in the WA Rural Health Awards this year.
RSL Australia president Peter Tinley has taken up the roll of non-executive director at the remote Mungalalu North Kimberley Airport 40km north of the remote community of Kalumburu.
The Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster is bringing back its much-loved Comedy in the Park on May 19, as part of its milestone 25th anniversary celebrations
Broome’s biggest rainbow tropical celebration is gearing up a chock-a-block entertainment program for Broome Mardi Gras 2026, including major UK dance artists set to light up the Kimberley.
Students from Halls Creek District High School trade the red dirt for city lights during an unforgettable cultural trip with Girls from Oz
The brutal legacy of a Belgian monarch has been officially erased from the Kimberley, with the State Government finalising the renaming of the King Leopold Ranges locality to Bularl di Wunami.
