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Cruise ships are back and carrying COVID. No, it’s not 2020. But here’s what needs to happen next

Cruise ships carrying passengers with COVID are back in the news. The Coral Princess, with an unconfirmed number of people testing positive on board, is set to dock at Fremantle, Western Australia. The Quantum of The Seas, with passengers reportedly testing positive, is heading for Brisbane. There have been similar…

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Bishop Christopher Saunders still in Broome despite Vatican decree to leave diocese

Bishop Christopher Saunders continues to live in church-owned properties in Broome despite the Pope's instruction that he leave the outback diocese.

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COVID-19 cases confirmed aboard first cruise liner to dock in Western Australia after two years

Health authorities confirm passengers and crew aboard the Coral Princess — the first cruise vessel to grace Western Australia's shores in two years — have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Kimberley Meat Company plans $35 million expansion at northern WA's only major abattoir

The multi-million-dollar investment in northern WA's only major abattoir, about 100 kilometres east of Broome, will boost its processing capacity by 60 per cent.

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Outback WA business lobby seeks to be included in controversial entertainment precinct exclusion laws

Broome's business lobby is calling on the West Australian government to include parts of the tourist town in planned Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) laws.

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Dog nearly dies after swallowing a dropped party drug in Broome

Zen the border collie was vomiting, wobbling and constantly licking his face after eating what a vet believes was a party drug.

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Bishop Christopher Saunders ordered to leave the Kimberley as Catholic Church confirms investigation

The Vatican orders former Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders to physically leave the remote diocese, as a fresh investigation into sexual misconduct allegations gets underway.

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Broome plane wreck could uncover lost secrets of deadly World War II air raid

The remains of a historic World War II flying boat engine have been carefully conserved after decades of exposure to harsh weather caused severe erosion.

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It's been 100 years since a photo taken on a Broome beach helped prove Einstein's Theory of Relativity

A humble bowling club bathroom and a century of scientific discovery began with a total eclipse over an isolated West Australian beach.

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West Australians share fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II

Residents from Albany to Broome share some of their favourite memories of the Queen, who made seven visits to Western Australia over the years.

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Prisoner transport to be reviewed after teen allegedly lunged at pilot on Perth-bound flight

Authorities say a review of prisoner transport safety will be undertaken after a 17-year-old detainee allegedly approached the pilot as he was being transferred from Broome to Perth on board a charter flight.

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WA youth detainees 'force flight turnback'

Western Australia's premier has bemoaned the "extreme" behaviour of youth detainees who allegedly forced a charter flight from Broome to be turned back.

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Perth-bound flight turned around after teenage detainee allegedly attempted to rush at pilot

One of three teenage detainees on a charter flight from Broome to Perth allegedly rushes at the pilot, sparking a mid-air disturbance that sees the plane turn back to Broome.

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Police car chase through Broome ends with arrest of 17-year-old boy

A teenager has been arrested after police allege he drove a stolen car through the centre of Broome, narrowly avoiding pedestrians.

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Roebuck Bay Hotel in the Kimberley on the market for the first time in decades

With skimpies, himpies, wet T-shirt competitions and pearlers in its history, a beloved West Australian institution is up for sale and locals hope it keeps its traditions.

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Community events cancelled, emergency services stretched as volunteer numbers fall

Across the country, festivals and programs are being cancelled due to a lack of volunteers. Is it just a dip linked to the COVID pandemic, or have we become more selfish?

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Regional WA tourist hotspots Broome and Busselton feeling the house price boom

Western Australia's coastal holiday hotspots Broome and Busselton are experiencing surging house prices, with real estate agents reporting increased interest in regional living from city dwellers.

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Broome court hears details of burglary on pearl farm owned by Fremantle Docker's family

The 18-year-old has appeared in a Broome court over the smash and grab on Willie Creek Pearl Farm, which is owned by the family of Fremantle Dockers midfielder Bailey Banfield.

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Perth man denied bail over alleged Broome jogger rape as police say he shaved beard to alter appearance

Police believe Dean Osborne, a 52-year-old electrician, shaved his facial hair so he could not be identified by the description officers had released to the public.

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Qantas, Virgin apologise as Broome records highest airport delay percentage in Australia

Nearly 70 per cent of flights between a major tourist destination and a capital city failed to take off on time last month as the nation recorded its worst-ever delay figures.

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Boat strike on whale filmed in WA as researchers urge people to steer clear of humpbacks

Whale researchers are "distressed" by footage of a boat hitting a whale at high speed off Broome and urge people to keep clear of humpbacks migrating north along Western Australia's coastline to a key breeding zone.

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The changing nature of Broome, one of Western Australia's most multicultural towns

Broome prides itself on being a multicultural melting pot, but recent census data shows a drop in people bringing international cultures to the regional WA town.

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Burglaries up by 400pc in Derby, Broome residents take to social media to recover stolen items

As burglary rates hit their highest level in Broome and Derby, residents take to social media to try to recover stolen items.

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Qantas to overcome Broome International Airport flight disruptions with full-time engineer

Ongoing flight disruptions at Broome International Airport prompts Qantas to base a full-time engineer in the Western Australian town.

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Bidyadanga plays first home football game in two seasons with COVID travel bans eased

After two long years, the community of Bidyadanga can smell the grass and feel safe watching their first home game in two seasons.

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