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Right decisionWhy Broome businesses, doc back border delay

Broome businesses and doctors have breathed a “collective sigh of relief” at WA Premier Mark McGowan’s decision to push back the February 5 border opening date indefinitely.

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Health and wellbeingEarly Years Initiative rolled out to Derby

Young Derby children and their families will become the fourth WA community to benefit from the Early Years Initiative, which aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for WA kids ages 0-4 years old.

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Tourism hitDerby jetty closed to public at start of tourist season

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley confirmed the closure, slated for six weeks from May, on Wednesday which will prevent access to the northern abutment used by pedestrians

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Broome blitzkriegPremiumBroome teen jailed for crime ‘blitzkrieg’

A Broome teenager who went on a “blitzkrieg of offending”, including stealing three motor vehicles, while serving a suspended sentence for similar charges has been jailed for 18 months.

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Prison sagaPremiumSeven sites identified for controversial Broome prison

Seven potential sites for the new Broome Regional Prison have been identified by the State Government ahead of a community meeting in early February.

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police pursuit PremiumWife’s terrifying help plea during man’s drunken car chase

A Broome holiday-maker whose drink-driving joy ride terrified his wife so much she hung out the door of his Ford Falcon screaming for help has been jailed for 10 months.

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Vaccine pushWhen the Kimberley is likely to reach its COVID vax target

As WA’s February 5 opening up date draws close, vaccine rates across the Kimberley continue to climb, however have not reached the 80 per cent target needed to avoid restrictions in the region.

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Water treatmentPremiumMajor Broome water upgrades to protect Roebuck Bay

Major upgrades to Broome’s wastewater infrastructure have begun, with a local Aboriginal business appointed to deliver the first stage of works — an 11km wastewater pipeline.

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horrific tragedyInformation sought on Broome infant’s tragic death

Broome detectives are appealing to the public for information regarding the death of a 20-month-old girl last night.

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Upping stumpsPremiumDerby’s big bill threat after miner turns back on town

A WA miner could be slapped with a $10 million bill for moving its export base 220km west to Broome, according to Shire of Derby-West Kimberley president Geoff Haerewa.

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wild weatherEx-TC brings widespread rains, storms to Kimberley overnight

The night skies over Broome lit up for the first proper storm of the 2022 wet season last night, with 9.8mm of rain falling over the townsite.

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Banished from townPremiumMan accused of police assault bailed to work at tourist site

A Broome man who allegedly assaulted both a police officer and a doctor after $4000 worth of methamphetamine was found in his car has been released on bail to work near Fitzroy Crossing.

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