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Phoebe Solon is a North West reporter for The Kimberley Echo, Broome Advertiser, Pilbara News and North West Telegraph

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Barrells Surf Broome owner Annette Fuller.

Community PremiumBroome’s home of surf: 25 Years On

A quarter-century after first opening its doors, Barrells Surf Broome is celebrating its 25th anniversary and potentially looking toward new ownership.

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Newman Youth Festival.

Youth week PremiumNewman youth festival

Youth week wraps up in News with a youth week festival at Boomerang Oval

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SKATE Party participants.

School holidays PremiumYouth week

Youth Week 2026 concludes with skatepark showcase on April 17.

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Officials and construction partners gather for the official sod turning ceremony held on April 17 marked the start of construction on a $21 million Seafarers Centre at the Port of Port Hedland

Infrastructure Premium21m Seafarers Centre at Port Hedland

An official sod-turning ceremony on April 17 marked the start of construction on a $21 million Seafarers Centre at the Port of Port Hedland

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An aerial view of Karratha, where the cost of housing has surged.

Housing PremiumKarratha’s housing crisis

A record-breaking home sale in Karratha has highlighted the depth of the Pilbara’s housing crisis.

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Police have charge three people over Broome burglaries

Crime PremiumPolice charge three following Broome burglaries

Broome Police charge three individuals following a series of burglary and stealing incidents in the town’s centre

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Marine Rescue Derby has been nominated for a State volunteer award.

Volunteering PremiumWA Volunteer of the Year Awards

Marine Rescue Derby named finalist in the 2026 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards.

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An Anzac Day dawn service at Anzac Hill, Kununurra.

Anzac DayPremiumAnzac Day

Anzac Day services will take place on April 25 in Wyndham, Fitzroy Crossing and Derby to pay tribute to the service of generations of Australian and New Zealand soldiers.

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Warrant Officer second class Mark Mahoney at a previous Anzac Day service.

Anzac Day PremiumAnzac Day

Residents across the Pilbara are being encouraged to come together this Anzac Day.

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Patrons gather at the Onslow Anzac Memorial on a previous Anzac Day.

Anzac Day PremiumAnzac Day

Communities across the West Pilbara are invited to come together on Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Anzac Day and honour the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.

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Anzac Day Broome dawn service.

ANZAC Day PremiumAnzac Day

Broome community invited to unite for Anzac eve gathering and Anzac Day commemorations.

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Acting Sgt Emily Williams has a float in the pool at the re-opening.

Community PremiumHalls Creek Aquatic Centre reopens

The Halls Creek community celebrates the long-awaited reopening of the Halls Creek Aquatic Centre.

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