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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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Sports PremiumStrong night for Panthers as rising stars impress

Karratha Hockey had another strong turnout on Wednesday night, with an encouraging number of young players stepping on to the field.

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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

Shaz Radonich and Mel Murphy

Broome Girls Gone Fishing CompetitionPremiumGirls just wanna fish

Broome’s finest female anglers took to the pristine waters over the the 5–6 June weekend as dozens of women and girls took part in the 2026 Broome Girls Gone Fishing Challenge.

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The Y WA’s Education Engagement Attainment Initiative (EEAI), known locally as the Pakala Jijikaja Yankuni-la! program receives funding extension for their vital community bus service

Charity PremiumSponsorship keeps Newman youth program moving

The Y WA’s Education Engagement Attainment Initiative (EEAI), known locally as the Pakala Jijikaja Yankuni-la! program, received a funding extension for their vital community bus service.

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WA Day Newman

Community PremiumNewman WA Day festival draws 4,000 despite power outage

Thousands gathered at Emu Oval for the Newman WA Day Festival on June 7, with the event attracting about 4000 attendees despite a town-wide power outage

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Existing Fitzroy Crossing Hall for redevelopment

Community PremiumFitzroy Crossing Hall to be redeveloped

Residents of Fitzroy to have their say on the future of Fitzroy Crossing Hall as the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley moves ahead with plans for a redesigned community facility. 

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Acclaimed chef and food personality Arrnott Olssen will headline the Shinju Matsuri 2026 Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach.

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

Broome’s Shinju Matsuri Festival announces acclaimed chef and food personality Arrnott Olssen as the headline culinary guest for the 2026 Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach

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Costa Georgiadis

Community PremiumRecord crowds for Hedland show day

Renowned environmental educator and TV presenter Costa Georgiadis helps draw record community participation to this year’s Hedland Sustainable Living Show Day

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Rio Tinto partnership launch.

Environment PremiumNew facilities to make container refunds more accessible

Hedland residents will soon have greater access to the Containers for Change program, with two new permanent Drop & Go facilities set to open in Port Hedland and South Hedland by the end of June

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Shinju Matsuri’s Horizon Power Floating Lanterns Matsuri received an additional $30,000 for this year’s celebrations held in August.

Funding PremiumBroome projects benefit from Horizon Power funding

Broome community groups set to benefit from share of Horizon Power community funding

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Round 6 of the North Pilbara Football League produced a weekend of dominant victories, thrilling finishes and strong performances across league, reserves and women’s competitions. Kevin Richards Oval.

Sports PremiumNorth Pilbara Football League round six

Round 6 of the North Pilbara Football League produced a weekend of dominant victories, thrilling finishes and strong performances across league, reserves and women’s competitions

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Mundinarra Daley will take part in the TCS New York City Marathon in November as part of the Indigenous Marathon Project.

Sports PremiumPort Hedland local joins Indigenous marathon project squad

Port Hedland local and proud Wiradjuri woman Mundinarra Daley selected for the 2026 Indigenous Marathon Project squad following a nationwide search.

Phoebe Solon