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Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson has criticised Broome’s supermarkets for their food supply preparation ahead of cyclone Zeila.

Regional WAPremiumMinister slams Broome supermarkets over cyclone prep

Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson has criticised Broome’s supermarkets for their inadequate food supply preparation ahead of cyclone Zeila, calling it ‘disappointing’.

Natasha Clark and Katya Minns

One of many sauropod tracks found on Reddell Beach

Prehistoric treasuresPremiumHave your say on the future of Broome’s Dinosaur Coast

Broome’s world-famous Dinosaur Coast is one step closer to securing long-term protection, with the public invited to have their say on a new management plan designed to safeguard its prehistoric treasures.

Katya Minns

The Broome Touch Men’s 40 side took on Western Australia’s best in the Touch Football State Championships at the weekend, facing a tough campaign against experienced opponents at UWA Sports Park.

Touch Football PremiumBroome Touch team takes on State Champs

The Broome Touch Men’s 40 side took on Western Australia’s best in the Touch Football State Championships at the weekend, facing a tough campaign against experienced opponents at UWA Sports Park.

Cain Andrews

One of the KRG’s priority projects is a $2 million Derby wharf redevelopment.

Elections PremiumKimberley shires’ election push for help with housing, crime

The four Kimberley shires have created an $800 million funding wish list ahead of the State and Federal elections with housing, crime prevention and preparations for a sealed Tanami road among their priorities.

Sarah Crawford

Jetstar's inaugural Singapore to Broome flight.

Regional WAPremiumBroome-Singapore flights to resume for 2025 season

Jetstar Asia is set to reconnect the vibrant city of Singapore with the picturesque town of Broome, reviving its seasonal direct flights following a successful inaugural season in 2024.

Katya Minns

Round one action in the Broome mixed netball competition.

Netball PremiumBroome mixed netball kicks off for 2025 season

The 2025 Broome mixed netball season got under way on Monday, February 17 with three divisions battling it out under the lights of the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre. 

Cain Andrews

Australian Medical Association (WA ) president Michael Page said the Liberals’ new $140m health package will do little to address the regional GP shortage.

Health PremiumAMA: More help needed as Kimberley GP shortage tops nation

The president of WA’s peak medical association said the Liberals’ new $140 million health package will do little to address the regional GP shortage as the Kimberley records the worst access in the country.

Cain Andrews

Local leaders have weighed in on an incident at Male Oval.

Regional WAPremiumCivic leaders react to Male Oval incident

While the investigation into footage of a Broome police officer pushing an Indigenous man to the ground continues, local leaders have weighed in on the incident, with some jumping to the defence of the police.

Katya Minns

The Federal Government has determined that a controversial fracking project east of Broome will be assessed under preliminary documentation, despite environmental concerns and calls for stricter scrutiny. (Pictured: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek.)

Wa news PremiumKimberley fracking project set for environmental review

The Federal Government has determined a fracking project east of Broome will be assessed under preliminary documentation.

Cain Andrews

Kununurra. Gullivers Tavern owner Darren Spackman with dog Gypsy.

Health PremiumSpackman questions Sobering-Up Centre, WA AMA pushes back

Liberal Kimberley candidate Darren Spackman has backed business opposition to the proposed location for the new Broome Sobering Up Centre, claiming it won’t be effective unless people are required to stay.

Cain Andrews

Mark Bin Bakar and Patrick Cox

Indigenous AffairsPremiumKSGAC CEO calls on government funding for genealogy project

KSGAC CEO Mark Bin Bakar is calling on the State Government for funding to support a genealogy project aimed at restoring Aboriginal family bloodlines lost during the Stolen Generations.

Natasha Clark

The event will feature more than 20 speakers and discussions around the main production drivers of WA’s pastoral businesses.

WA news PremiumBeef meet-up set for Broome

Northern pastoralists will gather in Broome next month after it was selected to host Meat and Livestock Australia’s annual BeefUp Forum

Cally Dupe

A Broome police officer seen pushing an Indigenous man to the ground in a since deleted video has been ‘stood aside’.

CrimeVideoPremiumBroome police officer ‘stood aside’ after Male Oval incident

A Broome police officer seen pushing an Indigenous man to the ground in a since deleted video has been ‘stood aside’ while an internal investigation is underway, WA Police have confirmed.

Katya Minns

Australian Defence Force C-130 Hercules aircraft landed in Broome on Wednesday afternoon with fresh food supplies.

Regional WACommentsEmergency supplies land in Kimberley towns in wake of Zelia

Supermarket giant Woolworths has mobilised emergency supply efforts to restock shelves in communities cut off by flooding in the wake of Cyclone Zelia, with fresh produce and essential items landing in Broome.

Katya Minns

A convoy of trucks carrying essential goods has been escorted through the closed section of the Great Northern Highway east of Port Headland

WA newsVideoCommentsPremiumFreight convoy to the Kimberley escorted through flood

Main Roads WA expects to reopen the Great Northern Highway to general traffic sometime over the weekend after it was hit by tropical cyclone Zelia.

Sarah Crawford and Katya Minns

WA Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti have held a media conference to announce an election commitment for first home buyers. PIctured is The Premier in Byford

State Election PremiumStamp duty relief is “welcome assistance” in Kununurra

A Kununurra real estate agent said cutting stamp duty for first home buyers on purchases up to $500,000 may help them buy a slightly better house but it won’t bring a lot of additional properties within reach.

Sarah Crawford and Jake Dietsch

A Broome Police Officer has been filmed pushing over a man on Male Oval before driving away.

wa news VideoPremiumWATCH: Broome officer pushes man to the ground

An investigation has been launched after a video circulating online appeared to show a police officer pushing a man to the ground on a Broome oval before driving away.

Katya Minns

Flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Zelia hitting northern Australia has cut roads and left supermarket shelves empty for some.

Regional WAPremiumSupermarkets race to restock after cyclone disruptions

WA supermarkets Woolworths and Coles have provided updates on supply chain recovery efforts in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions as communities work through the aftermath of tropical cyclone Zelia.

Katya Minns

Kununurra Coles on Monday

Cyclone ZeliaPremiumColes stripped but Tuckerbox still stocked following cyclone

Kununurra Coles may have been stripped bare of fresh produce less than 48 hours after Cyclone Zelia made landfall last Friday but Tuckerbox IGA is still well stocked

Sarah Crawford

Premier Roger Cook at an emergency briefing for cyclone Zelia.

Broome AdvertiserCommentsPremiumShip to shore solution for post-cyclone food shortage

A $5m resilience fund will be set up to strengthen supply chains, it can be revealed, after a series of natural disasters have forced regional WA to ration food.

Jessica Page and Katya Minns

Late Halls Creek artist Janet Dreamer

Visual ArtPremiumThe wonderful creations of a Halls Creek aged care resident

Halls Creek artist Janet Dreamer’s art is set to tour Australia

Sarah Crawford

Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna and Minister for Emergency Services Stephen Dawson in Broome.

Funding for FitzroyPremiumFitzroy Crossing to receive $13m for infrastructure upgrade

Fitzroy Crossing is set to benefit from a $13 million investment in new community infrastructure, with the Labor Government pledging funds for a new evacuation centre and basketball court if re-elected.

Katya Minns

Fremantle's Rhys Clark in action during Saturday’s Indigenous All Stars match curtain-raiser.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Kimberley talent plays Aboriginal All Stars curtain raiser

The Kimberley’s best football talent got their first taste of AFL action on the big stage at the weekend, playing the curtain-raiser at Optus Stadium ahead of the Indigenous All Stars match.

Cain Andrews

Bare shelves at Coles Supermarket in Broome.

Regional WAPremiumCyclone cuts off Broome, supermarket shelves left bare

While Broome avoided the full impact of tropical cyclone Zelia, supermarket shelves have been left bare after major supply routes were cut off.

Katya Minns