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  1. Courts & JusticePremiumCoroner finds police failures in likely murder of Broome man

  2. MiningPremiumLiquidation looms for Hong Kong company mining WA island

  3. Community PremiumBroome rescue dogs thriving after rescue

  4. Community PremiumLack of reception leaves businesses stranded

  5. Shinju Matsuri PremiumChef Arrnott Olssen coming to Broome’s Shinju Matsuri

Edoardo Scarano, bar manager Cable Beach House mixing up the Outback Margarita.

HospatalityPremiumLocal chefs and mixologists put Broome in State spotlight

Broome’s hospitality scene has once again earned State recognition, with two local venues named finalists in major Western Australian culinary and cocktail competitions

Phoebe Solon

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service chief executive Vicki O’Donnell.

HealthPremiumAHCWA Chair slams government over Diphtheria outbreak

AHCWA chair Vicki O’Donnell has blamed the ongoing diphtheria outbreak across the Kimberley and Pilbara on the government’s lack of environmental health investment. 

Cain Andrews

Sen. Sgt Nathan Smith, officer-in-charge of Derby police station.

Crime PremiumDerby police target drugs, alcohol and e-rideables

Police in Derby are cracking down on unsafe e-rideable users and alcohol and drug offenders as part of an ongoing police operation

Cain Andrews

Elsta Foy OAM.

King’s Honours PremiumTrailblazer Elsta Foy receives Order of Australia Medal

Local trailblazer Walman Yawuru elder Elsta Foy has received the Order of Australia Medal for a lifetime of advocacy and service to the Broome community. 

Cain Andrews

On Wednesday, the Department issued an alert to the Kimberley and Pilbara regions after detecting Murray Valley encephalitis activity which suggested there was an ongoing risk.

WA NewsPerth woman dies after contracting rare virus in WA’s north

On Wednesday, the Department issued an alert to parts of WA, suggesting there is an ongoing risk.

Rhianna Mitchell

Broome police are calling for information about the death of Josh Warneke, whose body was discovered on February 26.

Courts & JusticePremiumCoroner finds police failures in likely murder of Broome man

The criminal investigation into the unsolved killing of Broome man Josh Warneke was plagued with forensic failures and poor police work, a coroner’s court has found. 

Hannah Cross

Punters dressed in their finest for a day at the Broome Turf Club.

Races round three PremiumPremiumBroome races round three

A thrilling photo finish and multiple winning rides by leading jockeys highlighted Saturday’s race day, with large crowds turning out to enjoy six races for race day three. 

Broome Bulls' Clive Djiagween celebrates a goal.

Football PremiumPremiumBulls claim fourth win as Towns hand Saints devastating loss

The Broome Bulls took home their fourth win of the West Kimberley League football season at the weekend, taking down the Looma Eagles in a dramatic clash on Father McMahon Oval on Saturday afternoon.  

PGA Professional Mitchell Jovic and Sponsor Jeremy McArdle

Sports PremiumPremiumBroome golf pro-am draws top talent

Rising professional golfer Mitchell Jovic produced a superb final-round performance to claim the Carpet Paint & Tile – Broome Furnishings Broome Pro-Am at Broome Golf Club on Friday.

Broome Bird Observatory Artist in Residence Peter Marsack.

Peter Marsack — Broome Bird ObservatoryPremiumBroome Bird Observatory welcomes illustrator Peter Marsack

One of Australia’s most celebrated bird illustrators has landed at Broome Bird Observatory as its new Artist in Residence.

Phoebe Solon

Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mala Haji-Ali and local businesses are calling for urgent improvements to mobile and internet connectivity in the Cable Beach area

Community PremiumLack of reception leaves businesses stranded

Broome Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are calling for urgent improvements to mobile connectivity in the Cable Beach area, warning ongoing issues are affecting businesses, visitors and public safety. 

Phoebe Solon

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Sheds, garages and car ports costing less than $50,000 will no longer need to be done by a registered builder from July, under changes made by the State Government.

PropertyCommentsPremiumBuilders no longer required for sheds, garages under $50K

Sheds, garages and car ports costing less than $50,000 will no longer need to be done by a registered builder from July, under changes made by the State Government.

Kim Macdonald

West Coast Eagles forward Malakai Champion will front the WAFL Tribunal.

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Eagle sent to WAFL Tribunal for blowing nose on opponent

West Coast forward Malakai Champion will front the WAFL tribunal after being charged with serious misconduct for allegedly blowing his nose on an opponent in the club’s win over Swan Districts.

Samantha Rogers

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham has opened up about his life as a violent bikie before finding a path to peace.

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The dark childhood secret behind ex-bikie’s life of crime

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham, the bullet-riddled bikie left for dead with his tattoos burnt off outside Rockingham Hospital after a falling out with his gang, is taking his first steps on the road to redemption.

Ben Harvey

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused. Dr David Hurst (left), pictured with wife Clara Hurst.

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Major development years after dodgy dentist’s sudden death

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused.

John Flint

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EducationCommentsPremiumTeachers at prominent Perth school in push for shorter year

Teachers from a prominent Perth high school are calling for the number of days students spend at school each year to be slashed, arguing it could even improve academic performance.

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'Lethal Les' Grantham talks with Ben Harvey.

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WATCH: Exiled bikie ‘Lethal Les’ in opens up on darkest days

EXCLUSIVE: Exiled bikied ‘Lethal Les’ Grantham reveals his childhood sexual abuse, teenage meth habit and darkest hours after his high-profile expulsion from the Comanchero OMCG in an extraordinary interview.

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‘Lethal’ Les Grantham has opened up about his life as a violent bikie before finding a path to peace.

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CommentsPremiumThe dark childhood secret behind ex-bikie’s life of crime

‘Lethal’ Les Grantham, the bullet-riddled bikie left for dead with his tattoos burnt off outside Rockingham Hospital after a falling out with his gang, is taking his first steps on the road to redemption.

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused. Dr David Hurst (left), pictured with wife Clara Hurst.

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CommentsPremiumMajor development years after dodgy dentist’s sudden death

Australia’s corporate regulator has granted funding for an investigation into the financial affairs of a Perth dental business in which millions of dollars of patients’ deposits were misused.

A KPMG boss resigned after an investigation into the handling of a whistleblower's allegations. (AAP PHOTOS)

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumKPMG scandal sparks urgent review of dozens of WA contracts

It has been revealed that contracts worth tens of millions of dollars are under review by the Cook Government in the wake of the KPMG whistleblower scandal. 

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A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumCyclist collapses, dies at South West biking event

A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.

Bethany Hiatt

Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said WA and Australia were among the best in the world on implementing battery storage.

SOLAR POWERCommentsPremium$25m community batteries to be rolled out across WA

Nearly 20 community batteries will be installed across Perth and the South West to capture excess solar power from roof panels and feed it back at peak times, funded by the Federal and State governments.

Oliver Lane

Cattle producer Joc Dwyer, Bindoon.

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A DNA tool is allowing a Bindoon cattle producer to identify threatened wildlife and feral species on farm and then take targeted action

Danielle Marsland

TopStar president Renaud Pierson and TopStar Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews with WA Farm Direct managing director Jenny Mercer and executive manager Rebecca Blackman.

Apple ExportsPremiumPremiumBravo apples break into Chinese market with 80t shipment

South West grown Bravo apples have hit Chinese shores for the first time almost a year after a milestone trade market access agreement was signed.

Grenville Kelly.

ObituaryPremiumPremiumStalwart excelled in baseball, football, cricket and golf

Grenville Kelly died on Monday, aged 88.

Several Goldfields-Esperance court circuits have been redirected to Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Court closures PremiumPremiumAccommodation not funded for court venue changes

People having to travel to Kalgoorlie-Boulder for court because of the temporary closure of several court circuits in the Goldfields-Esperance region will not have access to government-funded accommodation.

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Ships anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

EnergyCommentsPremiumCrude oil tumbles after Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open

Tanker traffic plunged in early March due to Iranian attacks, causing the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

Spencer Kimball

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInvestors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

For nearly two decades, some of the world’s most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

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People along the coast of the Persian Gulf, while Iranian and foreign cargo vessels wait in the background for clearance to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC newsPremiumHow Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped energy security debate

Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate, effectively casting fossil fuels rather than renewables as the primary source of vulnerability.

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The retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current-quarter outlook as its interim CEO blamed ‘negative commentary in the media’ and recent product launches that failed to wow shoppers.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumLululemon in world of pain as it waits for new CEO to start

The retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current-quarter outlook as its interim CEO blamed ‘negative commentary in the media’ and recent product launches that failed to wow shoppers.

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South Fremantle WAFL player Nick Campo. Supplied

NewsPremiumTeen killed in horror crash with kangaroo

A teenager has died in hospital after the buggy he was being driven in ploughed into a kangaroo.

David Hannant

ECU professor Wei Wang.

HealthCommentsPremiumWA research finds breakthrough in disease prediction method

Sugar molecules in your body can reveal disease long before it’s detected, a new West Australian study has revealed. 

Claire Sadler

Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumNotorious bikies taunt police with matching court outfits

Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

It is understood Varone had been working on a private farm before his sudden death.

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PremiumFormer Aquinas College student dies in horror buggy crash

A 19-year-old Perth man has died after an off-road buggy collided with a kangaroo on a property in the Wheatbelt.

Employers have now shifted to skill-based hiring as applications become less personal.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWhat Perth job hunters get wrong about applications

Perth locals hunting for jobs are writing resumes wrong, with a critical flaw holding their applications back, a report has revealed. 

Broome police are calling for information about the death of Josh Warneke, whose body was discovered on February 26.

Courts & JusticePremiumTop cop’s bombshell claim about tradie’s 2010 murder

WA’s top cop says there are ‘significant persons of interest’ regarding the 2010 mystery killing of Broome tradie Josh Warneke after a coroner found several failures of the force’s initial investigation.

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