Advocates say overcrowding in government-owned houses in the Kimberley is straining resources, contributing to poor living conditions, and exacerbating health and social issues.
Indigenous elders unhappy with inability to object to industry on culturally significant land
The Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation says traditional owners are prohibited from objecting to industry projects on the peninsula and the state government is "unwilling" to change that.
Photo shows Two flame towers from Woodside's Karratha Gas Plant, overlooking the signature red rocks of the Pilbara.Bolo can't build infrastructure for his business on his traditional lands. Work is being done to change that
With their land tied up in restrictive arrangements under the Aboriginal Lands Trust, traditional owners on WA's Dampier Peninsula are intensifying their efforts to win back control.
Photo shows A man wearing a cap with a blurred tin shed in the background.'More than just a piece of paper': Remote community's pride after victory in four-decade fight for recognition
Leaders in Djarindjin hope long-awaited recognition from the WA government will trigger economic and social development.
Photo shows A baby with chubby cheeks and curly brown hair staring at the camera.Spike in scams targeting remote communities ahead of tax time
Financial counsellors and community leaders warn residents in remote communities in Western Australia to remain vigilant of a rise in scams ahead of tax time.
Photo shows A woman holds up a hand-painted sign saying Stop giving details.Historic gathering in remote WA calls for urgent protection of Indigenous languages
Aboriginal language experts say the survival and preservation of Indigenous languages needs to be treated as importantly as art and storytelling.
Photo shows The back of two women standing in front of a smoke from a smoking ceremonyIn one of the world's most fire-prone regions, 'cutting edge' techniques are protecting precious habitat
Indigenous fire management methods being used in WA's Kimberley are drawing international acclaim, as rangers say they are making a big difference to the health of the tropical savanna landscapes.
Photo shows Man tends to large fire in bushlandExperts say this award-winning mentor program for at-risk boys saves lives and money. All it needs is funding
Despite a government spotlight on juvenile crime in WA's Kimberley region, youth crime prevention programs like Together We Ride are struggling to continue due to a lack of steady funding.
Photo shows A man walking next to a boy through a sandy creek with mangrove trees around them.Remote residents resorting to network of extension cords to keep the lights on, but help is on the way
Residents in Embalgan, north of Broome, are using long power cords from a costly diesel generator to supply their electricity, as the state government rolls out upgrades in remote communities.
Photo shows A man in barefeet holds up a power cord running over red dirtHuman skull found near remote Kimberley community
An investigation has been launched after a member of the public made the discovery on the weekend.
Photo shows Muddy and rocky ground in foreground with water and land in distanceRefugee advocates make contact with group who landed in Western Australia's far north
Nearly five weeks after 39 suspected asylum seekers were found in Beagle Bay, advocates have been communicating with the men on Nauru.
Photo shows A group of people stand together.Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to hit WA coast as a much weaker system than forecast
A weather system brewing off Western Australia's northern coast is continuing to weaken with authorities issuing a cyclone all-clear advice, but residents are being warned to remain vigilant.
Photo shows A woman sits on red rocks over a dark ocean and stormy skyWhat happened when dozens of men from south-east Asia arrived unexpectedly in a tiny WA town
In recent days, the country got a rare glimpse into border protection when dozens of men turned up unexpectedly in a remote community in Western Australia.
Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 29 seconds.Inside the tiny outback community shocked by the boat arrivals who 'came from nowhere'
Beagle Bay is closer to Indonesia than Perth and is home to fewer than 400 people. Many Australians would not have heard of the community — until last week.
Photo shows Beagle Bay drone shotPM accuses opposition of being 'cheer squad' for people smugglers as row over boat arrivals continues
The federal government and opposition trade barbs as a group of nearly 40 foreign nationals who arrived by boat to a remote part of WA on Friday is transferred to an offshore detention centre in Nauru.
Photo shows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looking serious in headshot outside in a parkNew group of suspected asylum seekers found in WA's north, taking total number to more than 35
Another group of foreign nationals turn up in Western Australia's remote north, following the discovery of about two dozen men near the tiny Indigenous community of Beagle Bay on Friday morning.
Photo shows A Nauru Airlines plane on the tarmac at Broome Airport, viewed through a cyclone fence with a staircase attached,Beagle Bay locals speak of the moment they came upon 21 men in the remote Indigenous community.
One of the men in Beagle Bay told the ABC he had walked about 35 kilometres after arriving on a boat from Indonesia.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 6 seconds.A Border Force operation is underway in remote Beagle Bay, north of Broome.
Authorities have arrived at a small remote Indigenous community in Western Australia's north following the arrival of more than 20 men who say they travelled by boat from Indonesia.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds.Victims of collapsed funeral insurer reflect on 'bittersweet' resolution after repayment offer is announced
The federal government's immediate financial package will result in some customers in the Kimberley being reimbursed, but others will miss out.
Photo shows Composite image of Deborah Sebastian, Ronald Roe and Veronica Johnson for Youpla story.In Western Australia's far north, community leaders say the status quo cannot be allowed to continue
Just 48 hours out from the Voice to Parliament referendum, leaders across WA's far north say communities need a greater say in how services are delivered and decisions are made.
Photo shows A man standing on a beach wearing a shirt that reads "a voice for change, vote yes".Humpback whale not expected to survive propeller strike off WA coast
Authorities say a 4-metre humpback whale is unlikely to survive after being struck in the head by a boat propeller off the state's north-west coast.
Photo shows humpback whale breaching