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Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA

Advocates say overcrowding in government-owned houses in the Kimberley is straining resources, contributing to poor living conditions, and exacerbating health and social issues.

A woman sitting on a couch in a room with a bed next to her.

Published: 8h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 6:00amSource: ABC KimberleyTopic: Indigenous Protocolsby Rosanne Maloney

WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it

How do millions of dollars worth of diamonds go missing on a beach? Most Australians have never heard of the Dakota diamonds mystery, but the drama is still unfolding on the remote north-west coast.

Two men stand on a beach, the sun peeking through clouds behind them, decaying wreckage in foreground

Published: 19h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 7:12pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Historyby Erin Parke

Man who drove over partner while drunk sentenced to five years in prison

Broome man Linton Patrick Sampi has been sentenced for dangerous driving causing the death of his partner in March 2022. The victim has been described as a "wonderful mother" to seven children.

Two prison guards wearing white shirts with an Indigenous man in the middle

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 7:38amSource: ABC KimberleyTopic: Courtsby Dunja Karagic

80-year-old blues woman Kankawa Nagarra wins $50,000 music prize over Nick Cave, Amyl & the Sniffers

The debut album from Kankawa Nagarra — an80-year-old Walmatjarri elder, teacher, and blues artist from remote WA — has won this year's coveted Australian Music Prize.

80-year-old Aboriginal women sits in the desert playing guitar, flanked by a young boy

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 3:41amSource: Double JTopic: Musicby Al Newstead

Man, 22, found guilty of raping woman in her 60s in WA park

Brian John Leering was found guilty of sexual penetration without consent after a two-day trial in Kununurra District Court.

An artist's sketch of a bearded man in a court dock.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 10:01amSource: ABC KimberleyTopic: Sexual Offencesby Giulia Bertoglio

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Baby born on airport tarmac two minutes after landing in WA's far north

Louisianna Chungulla will have an interesting story to tell – and an usual place of birth on her official documentation – after some fast work by the RFDS at Broome International Airport.

A woman cradles her newborn child in a hospital.

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 2:34amSource: ABC KimberleyTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirthby Tallulah Bieundurry

Skipper pleads guilty to endangering safety of tourists injured in Horizontal Falls boat crash

Skipper Edward James Whisson pleads guilty to putting in danger tourists who were injured in a boat crash at Horizontal Falls.

Edward Whisson leaving court in a suit jacket.

Published: MonMon 2 Dec 2024 at 4:31amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Blake Kagi

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Taking on the Mongol Derby and grief

It's known as one of the biggest endurance tests for any horse rider — the Mongol Derby.

Horse in bridle and headpiece, silhouette against rising sun.

Duration: 4 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Horse Racingwith Alys Marshall

NT mango suspension lifted

NT mangoes are back on the menu in Western Australia, following a snap suspension on any fruit treated under the CTM-01 protocol.

Duration: 7 minutes 42 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Fruit Growing

Helicopter mustering in far north WA

Olivia Anderson always wanted to fly, but the path to becoming a pilot is hard work and expensive.

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Duration: 4 minutes 23 seconds

Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Beef Cattle Farmingby Alys Marshall

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Baby born at Broome airport

Louisiana Maureen Chungulla was born at Broome airport on Friday, November 22.

Duration: 25 seconds

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What happened to the missing diamonds?

In 1942 an aircraft crashed on a remote beach in Western Australia carrying millions of dollars’ worth of cut diamonds.

Duration: 9 minutes 21 seconds

Source: 7.30

Baby crocodile found in Kimberley community

This baby crocodile caused a stir in the Kimberley after being found a considerable distance away from water.

Duration: 14 seconds

Source: ABC Kimberley

Matej Radelic found guilty of assault over Broome cable tie incident

Matej Radelic has been found guilty of two counts of aggravated common assault after cable-tying the hands of three young children in Broome.

Duration: 2 minutes 4 seconds

Source: ABC News

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WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it

How do millions of dollars worth of diamonds go missing on a beach? Most Australians have never heard of the Dakota diamonds mystery, but the drama is still unfolding on the remote north-west coast.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Historyby Erin Parke

Beneath its tourist glamour, the Kimberley has a bloody history many visitors don't know

The Kimberley region in WA's far north is home to more than 30 massacre sites where over 500 Aboriginal lives were claimed, but only three are officially recognised.

Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Massacresby Tallulah Bieundurry

It may be faded and ageing, but residents see a bright future for once-bustling WA town

Can Western Australia's northernmost town be revived? Locals say they know how to bring the tourists back.

boab treeand old buildings sen through a fence

Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Regional Communitiesby Giulia Bertoglio

Derby man charged with manslaughter following fatal crash in Pilbara

A 33-year-old man faces court charged with manslaughter following a crash near Roebourne in which his passenger was killed.

Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Courtsby Rosemary Murphy

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Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

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Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud.

Two F1 drivers stare intently at each other as they sit opposite during a press conference ahead of a big race.

Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Todd Greenberg on private investment, managing India and Australia's ageing stars

Incoming CA Chief Executive Todd Greenberg is about to get busy. He's going to try to fix cricket's financial struggles, get along with India, ensure our national teams stay competitive and consider how to improve the T20 leagues.

Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Todd Greenberg

Duration: 14 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

The son of an Australian sporting legend making his F1 debut in the last race of the season. The Jack Doohan story is already captivating, but there's even more to it than you might appreciate.

F1 reserve driver Jack Doohan during the launch of the Alpine F1 car, wearing a racing suit with no helmet

Duration: 11 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Tell em he's dreaming... of an NFL career

Jordan Petaia was once the most exciting young talent in Australian rugby, now he's trying to make it in the NFL. The sometime Wallaby has explained why playing American football is his dream and what he needs to do to achieve it.

A Wallabies player passes the ball to his right while being tackled by a Georgian opponent at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Duration: 14 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

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Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA

Advocates say overcrowding in government-owned houses in the Kimberley is straining resources, contributing to poor living conditions, and exacerbating health and social issues.

Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Indigenous Protocolsby Rosanne Maloney

First day of summer bushfires damages arboretum home to 100yo trees

The 800-hectare Helms Arboretum is a popular destination for weddings and nature lovers, but will remain closed for major rehabilitation works after bushfire ripped through much of the area.

Smoke and flames appears in the background of land across the water creating an orange glow in the night sky.

Source: ABC EsperanceTopic: Firesby Tara de Landgrafft and Hayden Smith

Anthony Albanese announces measures to revive WA's Sculputes by the Sea

Organisers have welcomed Anthony Albanese's rescue package to revive the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition in WA, but they say it's too late to salvage.

Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Art

Curbing the Pigeon Population

Geraldton's growing pigeon population, fuelled by two bumper grain seasons and spilled grain along roads, is raising concerns. To tackle the issue, the shire is using OvoControl, a pigeon birth control, dispensed through feeder stations.

Duration: 2 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Pests

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Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 54m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA

WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it

Man who drove over partner while drunk sentenced to five years in prison

80-year-old blues woman Kankawa Nagarra wins $50,000 music prize over Nick Cave, Amyl & the Sniffers

Man, 22, found guilty of raping woman in her 60s in WA park

Baby born on airport tarmac two minutes after landing in WA's far north

Skipper pleads guilty to endangering safety of tourists injured in Horizontal Falls boat crash

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Taking on the Mongol Derby and grief

NT mango suspension lifted

Helicopter mustering in far north WA

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Baby born at Broome airport

What happened to the missing diamonds?

Baby crocodile found in Kimberley community

Matej Radelic found guilty of assault over Broome cable tie incident

WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it

Beneath its tourist glamour, the Kimberley has a bloody history many visitors don't know

It may be faded and ageing, but residents see a bright future for once-bustling WA town

Derby man charged with manslaughter following fatal crash in Pilbara

Local news direct to your inbox

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ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

Todd Greenberg on private investment, managing India and Australia's ageing stars

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

Tell em he's dreaming... of an NFL career

Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA

First day of summer bushfires damages arboretum home to 100yo trees

Anthony Albanese announces measures to revive WA's Sculputes by the Sea

Curbing the Pigeon Population

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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