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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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A 50-year-old man and 49-year-old woman, both from Mindarra, were arrested following a traffic stop in Roebuck on Thursday, September 3 for alleged possession of methylamphetamine.

Crime PremiumDrug charges outside Broome

Two people charged after police allegedly seized more than 168 grams of methylamphetamine from bushland near Broome.

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Kununurra Cup drew hundreds of punters to the track for the final race meet of the season

Racing PremiumKununurra Cup Races

Kununurra Cup day delivered a thrilling finish to its feature with Vevinsky edging out Leveraged Buyout

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The contract was formalised at a signing ceremony held at RE:GROUP's Perth offices, bringing together the RE:GROUP and Kimberley Mineral Sands teams, KMS Head of Operations Phil Robinson with RE:GROUP Managing Director Michael Still

Mining PremiumMining contractor wins Thunderbird ore mining contract

Western Australian mining contractor Re:Group has been awarded a three-year ore mining contract at the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine in the Kimberley, with an option to extend for a further two years.

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Dambimangari Aboriginal Navigators girls camp — hosted at Kimbolton and coordinated by DAC

Community PremiumYouth camp builds connection on country

Young people on Dambimangari country given safe space to reconnect with culture, build relationships and talk about issues affecting their lives through two youth camps at Kimbolton

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Racing and Gaming Minister Don Punch with Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna at Kununurra Race Club.

Racing PremiumGovernment funding boost set for Kununurra Race Club

The Kununurra Race Club is set to receive $45,000 to combat the East Kimberley heat and improve racing integrity as part of a State Government funding push. 

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Floating lanterns were part of the 2023 Shinju Matsuri.

Shinju Matsuri PremiumThe final Shinju Week

Shinju Matsuri festivities continue into their final week, with plenty to come and a packed program of art, music, food, film and community events.

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Southern River Band will perform at The Roey on Saturday, September 5.

Arts PremiumSouthern River Band return to Broome

Perth rockers Southern River Band are heading back to Broome for a second performance at The Roey in September and they are ready to tear the house down. 

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Shinju Matsuri, Chinatown Feast

Shinju Matsuri PremiumShinju Matsuri celebrations continue across Broome

Broome’s Shinju Matsuri has continued across the past week, with events held throughout the town celebrating local culture, food, music and community.

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'Raised in Big Spirit Country' is heading home to Broome from September 3 to 5.

ArtsPremiumBroome’s Big Spirit returns

Broome’s distinctive musical heritage will take centre stage when Raised in Big Spirit Country returns to the Kimberley from September 3 to 5.

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Kimberley Ear Health Forum.

Healthcare Premium Kimberley Ear Health Education Forum

Health professionals from across the Kimberley gathered in Broome for a two-day forum focused on improving ear and hearing health, particularly among First Nations children.

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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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Kimberley Blak Pride Festival is coming to Broome in September.

Kimberley Blak Pride FestivalPremiumKimberley Blak Pride Festival returns to Broome

Get ready Broome as the Kimberley Blak Pride Festival is returning to town in September with a packed line up of queer black joy.

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