The Latest Breaking News from East Kimberley

Indigenous fashion showed off in Kununurra amid big dreams for emerging scene

Indigenous artists in Western Australia's East Kimberley talk up the future potential of fashion design, as young people explore new ways of expressing one of the oldest cultures on earth.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Relief for East Kimberley residents as flood-affected Victoria Highway reopens

The main freight route between WA and the NT has reopened after being blocked by floodwaters for several days.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Lack of fresh food on Kimberley supply flight Coles' fault, government says, after days of empty shelves

Premier Mark McGowan has blamed a supermarket giant for a lack of promised fresh food sent on a military plane to the flood-isolated East Kimberley.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Saltwater crocodile numbers surge in the Kimberley's Ord River — and authorities fear locals aren't being careful

As saltwater crocodiles multiply and spread in the East Kimberley, authorities fear a fatal attack is a real possibility if people do not show the deadly predator more respect.

ABC News · Oct 23, 2022

ORIC examines Balanggarra's books amid tensions over long overdue AGM

A subsidiary of Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation runs one of the East Kimberley's prized tourism assets, Home Valley. However a series of failed annual general meetings have increased tension among members and sparked calls for more transparency.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Has Labor learnt from the failure of the cashless debit card?

Legislation passed through the House of Representatives last night to wind down the cashless debit card (CDC), which was introduced into the East Kimberley and Ceduna in 2016 and since applied at other trial sites around Australia. The card compulsorily quarantines 80% of social security payments received by working-aged people.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2022

Kimberley youth crime sparks fears for visa worker safety in regional towns

A healthcare staffer who says she is being driven from her town by youth crime has warned of a safety "time bomb" awaiting international arrivals heading to the Kimberley on work visas.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Andrew Forrest's purchase of Kimberley cattle stations has traditional owners hopeful of social benefits

The sale of a group of East Kimberley cattle stations to billionaire Andrew Forrest has traditional owners hopeful of future benefits to Indigenous people, through employment and tourism.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2022

Business survey paints dire picture for East Kimberley after border reopening delay

The East Kimberley economy relies heavily on the dry season rush but hard borders and a staffing crisis have businesses fearing that a horror season is ahead.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022