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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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Broome’s Jake Powers received the Cecilia Cubillo Young Achiever Award at this years National Indigenous Fashion Awards

Arts PremiumKimberley fashion stars take out national NIFA awards

Two of the Kimberley’s Indigenous fashion champions have been recognised on the national stage, taking home awards at the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards on Larrakia Country in Darwin on August 5.

Phoebe Solon

A 39-year-old Perth man has been charged after Broome police allegedly seized drugs, cash and weapons.

Crime PremiumBroome drug bust: Perth man charged

A 39-year-old Perth man has been charged after Broome police allegedly uncovered more than 30g of methylamphetamine, thousands of dollars in cash and weapons during a search of a Cable Beach property.

Phoebe Solon

Dwayne Jessell’s Marks Of Life 2026. Lino print.

ArtsPremiumGija artists named Lester Prize finalists

Two Gija artists from the East Kimberley have been named finalists in the 2026 Lester Prize after a record 1177 artists entered the prestigious portraiture competition.

Phoebe Solon

A Kununurra police chase has gone viral worldwide after footage of the incident was shared by major international news outlets, putting the East Kimberley town’s youth crime challenges under a global spotlight.

WA newsPremiumKununurra crime spike under the spotlight

Extra police officers have been called into Kununurra to deal with a spike in “bored” kids from “unstable backgrounds” offending in the town and once again prompting negative headlines around the world. 

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Nine juveniles charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.

WA news PremiumNine juveniles charged after Derby crime spree

Nine juveniles have been charged with a total of 70 offences following an alleged crime spree in Derby early Friday morning.

Phoebe Solon

Monique Le Lievre, Broome musician and sound healer will showcase Kimberley music, culture and community through a series of performances and collaborative events at this year’s Shinju Matsuri festival.

ArtsPremiumMusic, healing and community at Shinju

Broome musician and sound healer Stellar Moon will showcase Kimberley music, culture and community through a series of performances and collaborative events at this year’s Shinju Matsuri festival.

Phoebe Solon

A 27-year-old Broome man charged with a string of drug and fraud offences after police allegedly uncovered several illicit drugs, cash and evidence linked to an insurance fraud investigation during traffic stop.

Crime PremiumBroome man charged with drug and fraud offences

27-year-old Broome man has been charged with a string of drug and fraud offences after police traffic stop

Phoebe Solon

Nine new streets in Broome North are set to bear Yawuru names after the Shire of Broome unanimously backed the proposal at its July 30 council meeting. 

Council PremiumBroome Council backs Yawuru street names

Nine new streets in Broome North are set to bear Yawuru names after the Shire of Broome unanimously backed the proposal at its July 30 council meeting. 

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Residents can attend the Kununurra information session at Kimberley Grande Resort (Argyle Room) on August 20 from 10am-2pm to have their say on the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Amendment Bill.

WA newsPremiumKununurra to host land reform talks

Kununurra Aboriginal people, community organisations, land users and other interested residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to Aboriginal land laws

Phoebe Solon

Residents can attend the Port Hedland information session at South Hedland Lotteries House (Function Room) on August 6 to have their say on the draft Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Amendment Bill 2026

Land rights PremiumHedland to host land reform talks

Hedland residents are being invited to help shape proposed changes to Aboriginal land laws by attending a local consultation on reforms to the Aboriginal Lands Trust estate on August 6

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Expanded Mimbi Caves Campground opens to boost Kimberley cultural tourism, the expansions includes the construction of a new amenities block, camp kitchen, onsite sewage treatment system and 14 additional campsites.

Tourism PremiumMimbi Caves campground completes expansion

Aboriginal-owned Mimbi Caves Campground completes its expansion ready for the busy Kimberley tourism season

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Residents can attend the Broome consultation session on August 18 at Notre Dame University (Event Hall), 88 Guy Street to have their say on proposed changes to Aboriginal land laws.

Land reforms PremiumResidents urged to weigh in on land reforms

Broome’s community is being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to Aboriginal land laws, with a local consultation session to be held on August 18 and written submissions open until September 4..

Phoebe Solon