The Latest Breaking News from Broome

West Australian government scathing of CASA over Broome helicopter crash that killed Amber Millar and Troy Thomas

Western Australia's tourism minister says federal regulators need to make sure aviation operators are following the law, after the family of a 12-year-old girl killed in a helicopter crash in Broome called for drastic changes.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2023

Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa set to make landfall tonight as WA's Kimberley, Pilbara brace for damaging winds, rain

Communities along Western Australia's Kimberley and Pilbara coasts are preparing for destructive winds and heavy rain, with Tropical Cyclone Ilsa predicted to make landfall later tonight or early tomorrow morning as a category-four system.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Cyclone Ilsa strong enough to ‘pick up a caravan’ when it makes landfall in WA on Thursday

Tropical cyclone set to strengthen to category 4, bringing gusts of 250km/h when it reaches land between Broome and Port Hedland

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023

Strongest cyclone in a decade to ‘smash’ WA coast

Pastoralists in northern WA fear they'll be "smashed" as authorities warn an intensifying storm is likely to become a destructive cyclone.

The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023

Intensifying northern storm brings wind and rain to WA

A tropical low over the Indian Ocean is expected to develop into an intense cyclone before it makes landfall in Western Australia.

AAP · Apr 10, 2023

Ports cleared, extra services dispatched as Pilbara and Kimberley brace for Cyclone Ilsa

Extra emergency personnel are en route to Port Hedland, Broome and Karratha, as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa is set to become the first category four cyclone to hit WA's north-west coast in a decade.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

Potential category four cyclone Ilsa brews off WA as BOM warns of gale-force winds, heavy rain

Warnings of gale-force winds and heavy rainfall are issued for Western Australia's north as a potential severe tropical cyclone brews off the coast.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

Brad Sheppard embraces 'Broome time' as his AFL career is cut short by concussions

After multiple concussions posed serious health risks, Brad Sheppard made the difficult decision to step away from football at the age of 30, swapping the bustle of city life to live on "Broome time".

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

What difference will increased Centrelink payments make amid surging inflation and rising cost of living?

More than 4 million Australians will see their government welfare payments increase next week, but many are already taking drastic measures to reduce their cost of living.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Tourism operators could be restricted from passing through Kimberley's Horizontal Falls

The proposed changes were flagged at an invitation-only meeting held by the WA government in Broome on Tuesday.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023