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7 months, 2 weeks ago

No psychologists to treat dangerous offenders as domestic violence rates skyrocket in WA's Kimberley

ABC

In short: At a court hearing in the WA town of Broome last week, the fact no government-funded psychologists are based in the region was laid bare. The sentencing of a "declared serial family violence offender" last week in Broome laid bare the lack of departmental psychologists for offenders in the region. Mr Tobin said there was a "concerning" lack …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht scores 39 to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 11 Auburn 92-84

Associated Press

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht matched his career high with 39 points, including 27 in the second half, to lift No. “We struggled to score and Dalton got us going,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “He’s a confident player and I trust them.” The Tigers built that eight-point lead with a 10-1 run that included five points by Williams. “ …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Unacceptably high' domestic violence statistics in WA's north leads to call for change

ABC

In short: The Kimberley has recorded the highest rates of family violence in Western Australia, according to December 2023 figures released by WA Police. Broome's Aboriginal Family Legal Service chairperson Rowena Puertollano said the accessibility of alcohol and drugs played a role in the violence rates. A $5.5 million specialist family and domestic violence court was also planned to open …

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11 months ago

No. 12 Auburn makes school-record 40 free throws in 99-81 win over No. 16 Alabama

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 12 Auburn made a school-record 40 free throws in a 99-81 victory over 16th-ranked Alabama on Wednesday night to move into a tie atop the Southeastern Conference. “I felt like going in, this game was clearly the biggest regular-season game we’ve had this year because …

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1 year, 9 months ago

What difference will increased Centrelink payments make amid surging inflation and rising cost of living?

ABC

Increased welfare payments will hit bank accounts in coming days, but it's too little, too late for Australians already packing their bags and moving across the continent in search of a cheaper lifestyle. Key points: Centrelink payments will increase by about 3.7 per cent on March 20 as part of routine indexation Some people are leaving remote and northern towns …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Bec Judd, 39, sizzles as she strips down to a skimpy black bikini for Broome trip

Daily Mail

She has escaped the bitterly cold Melbourne winter by flying over to Broome, Western Australia for a family holiday with her husband Chris and their four children. AFL WAG Bec Judd, 39, showed off her incredible six-pack in a bikini during her family holiday to Broome last week The mother-of-four also showcased her flat stomach and toned arms as she …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Juvenile offender numbers surge towards four-year high in the Kimberley

ABC

New figures have revealed the Kimberley is on track to record its highest number of juvenile arrests in four years. Key points: Broome and Kununurra have recorded the highest number of juvenile offender arrests in the Kimberley so far this year 163 children have already been charged across the region The business representative body in Broome will present a report …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Aboriginal health experts want more done to tackle suicide of young people in the Kimberley

ABC

It has been 18 months since the West Australian government vowed to improve mental health services and tackle high Indigenous suicide rates in the state's north, but Aboriginal health advocates say nothing has changed. Key points: The state government last year released a plan to tackle Indigenous suicide in the region Veteran Aboriginal health advocates say not enough is being …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Record-high cattle prices see Kimberley Meat Company abattoir close its doors for 2021

ABC

A Western Australian pastoral group say it is "disappointed" but "not surprised" by the temporary closure of the only abattoir in the north of the state, as record-high cattle prices continue to put pressure on processors across the country. Key points: Yeeda Pastoral Company is closing the only abattoir in northern WA until 2022 The decision comes off the back …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Live cattle export price hits record high in WA as pastoralists celebrate best wet season in years

ABC

As the live export season ramps up in the north of Western Australia, record prices are being fetched in WA by pastoralists sending cattle to Indonesia. Key points: Live export cattle prices have hit an all time high for WA pastoralists A shipment of 3,000 head of cattle is set to leave Broome Port Record prices come off the back …

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4 years, 9 months ago

'Stay home': Kimberley coronavirus tension prompts call to restrict 'unsafe' tourists

ABC

As coronavirus concerns grow, tension has emerged in tourist towns across northern Australia. Key points: The Kimberley's peak Aboriginal medical service says tourists should not visit the region due to risk posed by coronavirus Remote communities are putting stringent travel restrictions in place The Government has discontinued its "Do it in WA" tourism campaign The arrival of tens of thousands …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Australians love the beach, but sometimes it should be restricted to a few

ABC

Who do Australia's beaches, forests and spectacular rock formations belong to? But why does the idea of Indigenous people making decisions over our lands, in our regions, under the rules of the Westminster system, still create concern? An interesting part of the Broome Native Title case over access to beaches is not whether people may be excluded from use, but …

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