Man charged with child sex offences after allegedly leading girl from street in WA's far north
The 27-year-old man is alleged to have approached the young girl who had wandered from her house in Derby before taking her to an undisclosed location.
Poor planning led to out-of-control prescribed burn that damaged WA wilderness retreat, report finds
A review obtained by the ABC finds preparation for the 2020 burn in the Kimberley was "underpinned by plans produced by a division based in Perth" and contained information irrelevant to the local landscape.
Broome prison escapee who walked through unlocked door given additional four months' jail
Warrick Walkerbear, who is serving time for the manslaughter of his partner, Ms Waterloo, led police on a three-day manhunt after escaping Broome Regional Prison in 2021.
Calls grow for tougher court sentences across regional WA — but would it help lower crime?
With Kalgoorlie-Boulder the latest city to receive emergency police resources, remote residents say WA's justice system needs a new approach to fix deep-seated problems.
Struggling nickel sector asks for urgent support, but analysts say 'folly' to give a taxpayer-funded lifeline
Nickel prices have plummeted in recent months due to a glut in the market, but some analysts say it's part of the "boom and bust" nature of the industry.
Teenagers harass supermarket
Police are investigating in Kununurra after a group of teenagers came into the local IGA and abused staff while stealing items. They also tried to break into a cigarette cabinet alarming locals in a town where youth crime remains stubbornly high.
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Teens scare staff while 'swarming' remote supermarket, sparking fears of wider trend
Concerns are raised about groups of children stealing from supermarkets, after a "distressing" incident at a remote Kimberley store during which teens stole drinks and confectionary and tried to break into a cigarette cabinet.
Community legal centres desperate for funding as some close books to new clients
With its lawyers forced to live in hotels and caravan parks, Kimberley Community Legal Services says a lack of resources is forcing it to turn vulnerable people away.
Survey finds Kimberley saltwater crocodiles are getting bigger and more numerous
Saltwater crocodile numbers continue to rise across Western Australia's far north, with authorities warning locals and visitors to be careful around swimming and fishing hotspots.
Federal Liberals back cashless debit card reintroduction in response to crime, social issues
They have pledged to bring back a version of the controversial scheme if they win the next federal election, suggesting there have been "devastating consequences" since it was scrapped.
Road closures hamper annual waterfall chase, frustrating locals and eager tourists
Waterfall season in the East Kimberley is an indescribable joy for many residents, and they want better road access to visit some of the best falls when they are "pumping".
Transport costs and low prices hurting northern WA growers, but some say Coles, Woolworths aren't to blame
While the inquiry will put Coles and Woolworths in the spotlight, producers in the Gascoyne and Kimberley regions say other factors deserve close examination too.
Critical minerals company flags plans to open Australia's first commercial fluorite mine in WA
Australian mining company Tivan shares its plans to mine fluorite in the Kimberley in an announcement to the ASX, following the material's recent addition to the national critical minerals list.
Remote Indigenous community chief blames social dysfunction after giving double jobs to close family members
The Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation CEO says she had no choice but to employ her close family members in additional youth worker roles amid ongoing welfare dependency, feuding, and substance abuse in the East Kimberley.
National Highway home to crocodile traps after floods close 350-kilometre stretch
About 350 kilometres of the National Highway are expected to remain closed for several more days, but the rail line between Adelaide and Darwin has reopened.
Major rebuild underway at Kimberley national park, after Fitzroy River floods altered the landscape forever
Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park is expected to reopen to visitors just in time for the 2024 dry season after being all but washed away by last year's once-in-a-century floods.
Shelves restocked, residents returning to the remote East Kimberley as Great Northern Highway reopens
The vast outback region has been cut off via road in recent days, but this morning floodwaters receded enough for a crucial highway to be reopened.
Man sentenced to four-and-a-half years' jail for raping intellectually disabled woman
Ray Yeeda appeared before the WA District Court after he was found guilty of rape at trial.
Empty shelves and travel delays as flooding leaves East Kimberley communities cut off
Road access to the Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham has been cut off by flooding across two major highways, although residents are well stocked and prepared for wet season challenges.
Fears for East Kimberley's Gouldian finches after massive bushfires scorch habitat
Spotting an endangered Gouldian finch at Lake Argyle in the Kimberley is a treat for any bird lover, but the impact of two large bushfires, believed to have started from campfires, has worried locals and scientists.
Victims in live export class action 'denied justice' as federal government rejects latest multi-million-dollar settlement
The National Farmers Federation says claimants are unable to put behind them the financial and emotional pain of the unlawful live export ban in 2011, as the government rejects another offer to settle.
Residents count high cost of living as prices for goods and services soar in WA towns
Living in regional Western Australia remains a costly enterprise, with prices consistently higher than Perth for basics including groceries and fuel.
Australia's oldest and largest cotton company set to transfer into international hands
Singapore-based cotton giant Louis Dreyfus Company is set to acquire 100 per cent of Namoi Cotton shares.
Landholders 'in limbo' as Quintis cuts sandalwood investment scheme portfolio
The collapse of the forestry investment scheme has left landowners owed millions, as an expert questions why Quintis did not pulp its own stock to reduce oversupply.
Kimberley elder steps down from native title group after historical carnal knowledge allegations
Ted Carlton has long been a prominent Indigenous advocate in the Kununurra community. Now he is accused of carnal knowledge with a child under 16 when he was a teenager in the 1970s.