Dambeemangaddee families have gathered at Umbagaramba/Balanyoo (Cockatoo Island) for a day of culture, family, and connection as the future of the island continues to take shape.
Phoebe Solon
Construction is under way on a new water treatment plant at Djarindjin, 170km north-east of Broome, as part of a $37 million investment to improve water services in Aboriginal communities.
A 15-year-old from Western Australia is trying to run the length of the Gibb River Road in 13 days to raise money for people experiencing homelessness.
A Broome garden filled with tropical plants, native species and tiny fairies is set to become a little more magical for the community.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, recognising individuals, groups and events that have made a positive contribution to the community.
More than 150 people dressed up and turned out for the annual Broome police charity ball, raising funds and awareness for two local charities.
A new heavy equipment maintenance centre has opened in Broome, aiming to provide faster mechanical and electrical repairs for businesses and operators across the Kimberley.
A service collecting discarded needles and maintaining public sharps bins across Broome will continue for the next year.
Cable Beach Football Club stalwart Mick Albert has taken out Bunnings’ national Legend of the Golden Tongs award, with the Broome club set to receive $25,000 in products and materials.
More than 2500 people turned out at Broome International Airport on Sunday, September 20, for a Community Open Day
Visitors to Garaan-ngaddim (Horizontal Falls) have spent this tourism season hearing directly from Dambimangari Traditional Owners about the Country they are visiting.
Members of the community gathered in Broome on September 22 for the launch of Djugun: We Speak For Our Country, a book documenting the history, language and cultural heritage of the Djugun people.
Magabala Books will receive $50,000 to strengthen business development and expand national and international market opportunities for Kimberley First Nations authors and creators
Secret surveillance footage used to take down the disgraced former Bishop of Broome has been released for the first time ahead of his sentencing next month.
Hannah Cross
Broome CIRCLE celebrated 30 years of providing vital financial counselling services to the community with a Family Fun Day on Friday, September 18.
Broome’s Roebuck Bay Hotel has been recognised across 15 categories in the 2026 AHA WA Hospitality Awards for Excellence, making it the most nominated venue among this year’s state finalists.
Street football has once again proved popular at Broome’s Cable Beach Youth Precinct, with locals and visitors embracing the fast-paced and inclusive format on September 14.
Girls’ soccer has made history in Broome, with the inaugural Broome Play Our Way Cup played on Wednesday, September 16
The visit, hosted by the Shire of Broome, took place over four days as Broome came to life for the Shinju Matsuri Festival earlier this month.
Laura Newell
Speech pathology students gained hands-on experience working with young children in Broome as part of a regional placement partnership.
A Broome-based medical student has been recognised for her commitment to rural healthcare and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal children in the Kimberley.
St Mary’s College Broome has been recognised on the national stage, winning the First Nations foods category at the 2026 National Kitchen Garden Awards, which were announced on September 15.
Our role is to make sure Broome’s priorities remain firmly on their agenda — and to be persistent.
Chris Mitchell
Broome’s business community has celebrated another year of achievement, with businesses, organisations and individuals recognised across a broad range of industries at this year’s business awards.
