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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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The new Kununurra swimming pool is scheduled to open in late August this year.

Community PremiumKununurra pool needs you!

Kununurra’s long-awaited public swimming pool is edging closer to opening, but staff shortages remain the final hurdle before locals can take the plunge.

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Shire of East Pilbara president Anthony Middleton.

Council PremiumEast Pilbara revises budget after rates rejection

The Shire of East Pilbara has adopted its revised $234 million 2026-27 annual budget following a special council meeting held on July 17. 

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A Derby man has been charged after an alleged violent incident at a local sporting club.

Crime PremiumDerby man charged over alleged club assault

A Derby man has been charged after police alleged three people were assaulted during an incident at a local sporting club, leaving one man with serious head injuries.

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Nadine and Antoinette Milner from Balgo community, photographing during Kimberley Aboriginal Fashion, Textiles and Arts (KAFTA) in Broome.

Community PremiumCamera Story named finalist WA Social Enterprise of the Year

A Broome-based charity helping First Nations women across the Kimberley build careers through photography has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Social Enterprise Awards.

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Shinju Matsuri’s programming manager Luna Morishige and Bart Pigram. 

Shinju MatsuriPremiumShinju Matsuri to celebrate Broome’s multicultural spirit

Broome’s biggest annual celebration is set to return next month, with Shinju Matsuri promising 17 days of events that showcase the town’s multicultural heritage, local talent and community.

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Bailey Seamer is walking the length of WA for mental health awareness.

Mental health Walking the line for Kimberley mental health

Mental health advocate Bailey Seamer will walk 5000 kilometres from Kalumburu to Albany in July to highlight the mental health challenges facing regional communities.

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Matthew Park’s new novel, The Paths Of Warradonga by is set in the rugged Kimberley outback.

Arts Outback inspires first novel

Perth author Matthew Park has released his first novel, The Paths Of Warradonga, a coming-of-age story set on a fictional Kimberley cattle station in 1982

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Environs Kimberley Art Auction to take place at Broome Civic Centre on July 25

Arts Kimberley artists to take centre stage at annual art auction

The annual Environs Kimberley Art Auction raise funds for artists, remote art centres and conservation work across the region will take place on July 25 at Broome Civic Centre

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Broome’s inaugural Fan Festival will run from July 14 to 19, a vibrant new cultural initiative led by renowned West Australian artist Leon Pericles AM.

Arts Broome gets double Pericles

One of Australia’s most celebrated artists, Leon Pericles AM returns to the Kimberley with a double celebration of place, launching both his latest solo exhibition and Broome’s inaugural Fan Festival.

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Amanda Stent, vascular sonographer from CoreWave Vascular, and Dr Olufemi Oshin.

Health PremiumVisiting vascular clinic launches in Broome

Vascular surgeon Olufemi Oshin launches one of the region’s first dedicated visiting vascular services in Broome.

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Shire of Derby-West Kimberley has awarded cleaning contracts for the next three years to local operators.

Council Cleaning contracts awarded by council

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley has awarded new three-year contracts for cleaning services across Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, saying the move will help maintain service standards despite rising costs.

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Broome races round five.

Races Broome races round five results

Broome Turf Club’s fifth race meeting of the season on July 11, was run on a good track and produced a series of impressive performances across the seven-race program.

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