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1 month ago

Fitzroy Crossing art, fashion hitting catwalks and shows as far away as New York and Paris

ABC

Thousands of kilometres from the nearest city, a small town in Western Australia's remote north claims it is the outback's fashion capital. Brands like Gorman, Poppy Lissiman and Seafolly have featured Fitzroy Crossing artists and models in their collections, and more recently several local designers have started brands incorporating their love of their hometown. "Fitzroy Crossing is a very remote …

Art Fashion New York Artists George Crossing Rogers

3 months ago

British woman reveals terrifying reason she locked herself in her car in Outback Australia - as she shares dire warning for travellers

Daily Mail

A young British tourist has warned travellers to be careful when passing through Outback Australia after sharing a 'horror story' about her friend's experience. Speaking directly to the camera, Ash recounted how a friend had stopped at a service station in Fitzroy Crossing, a small town in the Kimberley region, 400km east of Broome. Fitzroy Crossing is a popular stop-over …

British Ash Crossing Broome Fitzroy Halls Creek Fitzroy Crossing

11 months ago

Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham isolated as flooding forces highway closures

ABC

Road access to Western Australia's East Kimberley region has been cut off due to annual wet season flooding. Key points: Wet weather from a tropical low has caused flooding in the East Kimberley and Northern Territory The Victoria Highway and Great Northern Highway have both been closed due to flooding Main Roads WA say water over the Great Northern Highway …

Emergency Services Flooding Highway Road Town Kimberley Wyndham

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fitzroy Crossing reflects on flood devastation one year on

ABC

One year on from Western Australia's worst flood event on record, Fitzroy Valley residents and those who provided ground support reflect on the devastation left in its wake. "The state and Commonwealth governments have provided financial assistance over the past year to support primary producers affected by the Fitzroy flood through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements," they said. "Outside people …

Recovery Water Flood Crossing Davis Communities Kimberley

1 year, 11 months ago

Fitzroy River bridge to be replaced, barges installed to reconnect East and West Kimberley

ABC

Barges will be used to ferry goods across the Fitzroy River and a crucial bridge will be replaced as part of a state government plan to reconnect the East and West Kimberley after devastating floods. Key points: A new bridge will be built at Fitzroy Crossing A barge system and low level crossing will be installed to reconnect the East …

West East Road Bridge Crossing System Kimberley

1 year, 11 months ago

East Kimberley businesses grappling with huge freight hikes fear they may miss out on flood subsidies

ABC

Kimberley businesses dealing with thousands of dollars in freight hikes in the wake of catastrophic flooding may be declined subsidies if a bureaucrat does not deem their goods to be "essential". Key points: East Kimberley businesses are reeling as their freight bills double A government subsidy scheme is available to those deemed "essential" Road trains from Perth to the East …

Freight Cost East Road Businesses Robinson Goods

1 year, 11 months ago

Kimberley residents step up to help evacuees, save wildlife amid unprecedented WA flood emergency

ABC

As the record-breaking floodwaters slowly recede in northern Western Australia, stories of kindness and strange scenes are emerging. Key points: Volunteers and businesses rally to support the victims of the record flooding in the Kimberley One local pub has decided to destroy all alcohol for health and community safety reasons A chicken named Mariah has miraculously managed to survive the …

Local Flooding Flood Crossing Kimberley Supplied Abc

1 year, 11 months ago

Fitzroy Crossing pub trashed as receding waters reveal grim flood clean-up job

ABC

A sticky sludge of muddy sand and debris coated the floor of Fitzroy Crossing's pub, after the nearby river sent a torrent of floodwater bursting through its doors. Key points: Fitzroy Crossing residents have begun cleaning up after devastating floods The local hotel and bar suffered major damage A massive operation is underway to deliver supplies by air and sea …

Community Water Flood Crossing Abc Waters Derby

1 year, 11 months ago

WA floods rebuild may take 'months' as falling Kimberley water levels reveal enormous damage

ABC

Western Australia's Premier says it could take months before authorities can restore critical infrastructure in remote towns ravaged by the state's worst floods on record, as a supplies and freight headache emerges. Key points: There has been widespread destruction in the Kimberley from the floods Damage to critical infrastructure is set to take months to fix There are warnings delivering …

Water Roads Damage Highway Bridge Crossing Northern

1 year, 11 months ago

WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation

ABC

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is promising "significant" emergency assistance relief for those impacted by Western Australia's worst-ever floods ahead of a tour of the state's soaked Kimberley region. Key points: The PM and WA premier have visited Fitzroy Crossing's evacuation centre They will return to Broome to meet volunteers and emergency workers Mark McGowan has warned flood-hit communities face a …

Homes Infrastructure Prime Minister Crossing Kimberley Supplied Albanese

1 year, 11 months ago

Kimberley pastoralists fear property damage, stock losses from floods will be severe

ABC

Kimberley pastoralists face a nerve-racking wait to assess the extent of livestock losses and infrastructure damage from record flooding across North West Australia this week. Key points: Pastoralists are nervously waiting for an opportunity to assess the damage to their properties after extensive flooding in the Kimberley Former tropical cyclone Ellie led to the Fitzroy River reaching a record of …

Property Damage Damage Livestock Station Kimberley Higher Ground Fitzroy

1 year, 11 months ago

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

ABC

People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …

Food Emergency Flood Residents Crossing Town Kimberley

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies

ABC

The Australian Defence Force will help evacuate residents from the central Kimberley as authorities continue to deal with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Key points: The Defence Force has been called in to provide assistance to residents stranded by record flooding in the Fitzroy Valley An evacuation centre at Fitzroy Crossing is nearing capacity as residents leave their homes …

Emergency Supply Flooding Flood West Residents Centre

1 year, 11 months ago

Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record

ABC

Record flooding is causing havoc across the Kimberley, as residents in Fitzroy Crossing flee to higher ground while authorities warn many communities could be cut off for a week. Key points: The Fitzroy River has reached its highest level on record at Fitzroy Crossing, hitting 15.09 metres this morning Homes and businesses have been inundated and the river could rise …

Record Emergency Services Water Flooding Bridge Residents Crossing

1 year, 11 months ago

Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength

ABC

Roads have turned into rivers, cows are struggling to survive in fast flowing waters and boats have become the only form of transport in parts of the central Kimberley as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to batter Northern Australia. Key points: A flood warning has been issued for the Fitzroy River and West Kimberley District in WA Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie is …

Weather Cyclone End River Kimberley Warning Ellie

2 years, 7 months ago

Fitzroy Crossing teenager jailed for three years after ramming police car, injuring Kimberley sergeant

ABC

A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to three years in juvenile detention after admitting to ramming and injuring a Kimberley police sergeant while behind the wheel of a stolen car. Key points: A 17-year-old boy who rammed a Kimberley police sergeant while behind the wheel of a stolen ute is jailed Fitzroy Crossing Sergeant Neville Ripp suffered spinal and neck …

Kimberley Boy Sergeant Fitzroy Fitzroy Crossing Quail Stolen Car

2 years, 11 months ago

Kimberley's crime crisis detailed in leaked briefing note ahead of meeting

ABC

As WA government ministers and community leaders gather for their second crisis meeting in as many weeks, a leaked briefing note has painted a grim picture of the crime plaguing Kimberley communities. Key points: A leaked briefing note reveals juvenile offending in the Kimberley has increased 54 per cent in two years The ministerial meeting addressed reports of offenders' "sense …

Crime Minister Meeting Kimberley Note Fitzroy Crossing Leaked Briefing Note

3 years, 2 months ago

Nurse shortage SOS email predicts 'imminent service failure' in Kimberley hospitals

ABC

An urgent call for nurses sent by a high-level employee has warned of "imminent service failure" at hospitals in northern WA, a worrying escalation the WA opposition says shows the system is at crisis point. Key points: The email says nursing staff are needed urgently, particularly at Fitzroy Crossing and Wyndham hospitals The state government has been urged to boost …

Health Accommodation Nursing Covid Staff Wyndham Nurse

3 years, 3 months ago

WA officer in hospital after stolen car rams police vehicle in Fitzroy Crossing

ABC

An experienced West Australian police officer is being treated in hospital, after his police car was hit by a child allegedly driving a stolen car in Fitzroy Crossing. “We’re going to allege that the juvenile was driving a stolen car and ran into the police officer coming in the other direction,” he said. A 12-year-old girl died less than two …

Crossing Officer Kimberley Fitzroy Fitzroy Crossing Stolen Cars Stolen Car

3 years, 4 months ago

Kimberley community leaders fear they're losing a generation of kids to confusion and crime

ABC

The mood is sombre as the Aboriginal elders greet each other. Key points: Two police investigations are underway into death of 12-year-old girl in stolen car crash Aboriginal elders worried kids are out of control, and want more involvement in justice system WA Government says funding will be forthcoming in next month's State Budget They're processing the loss of another …

Trauma Kids Car Young Kimberley Aboriginal Fitzroy Crossing

3 years, 4 months ago

Police review CCTV footage of the minutes leading up to death of girl in stolen car

ABC

The first details have emerged of the events that led to a fatal stolen car crash in the Kimberley that left a 12-year-old girl dead. Key points: Police are investigating reports two women were assaulted during the theft of the car involved in a fatal crash CCTV footage shows a second car set off after the stolen vehicle, but it …

Children Car Child Cctv Footage Girl Stolen Fitzroy

3 years, 5 months ago

Truck drivers call for action as rock attacks in Fitzroy Crossing worsen

ABC

The issue of rocks being thrown at trucks is putting a Kimberley town's reputation "in the pits" according to business leaders and causing scheduling nightmares for freight companies trying to keep their drivers safe. Key points: Rock attacks aimed at truck drivers are increasing in Fitzroy Crossing Attacks slowing down freight delivery throughout region Business leaders say the attacks give …

Rock Drivers Crossing Attacks Town Night Kimberley

4 years ago

Fitzroy Valley businesses, locals band together over juvenile crime

ABC

Fitzroy Valley residents say they are struggling to cope amid reports of escalating violence and crime in the town. Key points: Residents and business owners say they've been repeatedly targeted in burglaries and ram raids Fitzroy Crossing Business Network has requested a meeting with the Shire to address the issues Community is calling for better intervention, engagement and diversion programs …

Business Local Network Business Owners Shire Fitzroy Fitzroy Crossing

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Fitzroy Crossing art, fashion hitting catwalks and shows as far away as New York and Paris

British woman reveals terrifying reason she locked herself in her car in Outback Australia - as she shares dire warning for travellers

Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham isolated as flooding forces highway closures

Fitzroy Crossing reflects on flood devastation one year on

Fitzroy River bridge to be replaced, barges installed to reconnect East and West Kimberley

East Kimberley businesses grappling with huge freight hikes fear they may miss out on flood subsidies

Kimberley residents step up to help evacuees, save wildlife amid unprecedented WA flood emergency

Fitzroy Crossing pub trashed as receding waters reveal grim flood clean-up job

WA floods rebuild may take 'months' as falling Kimberley water levels reveal enormous damage

WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation

Kimberley pastoralists fear property damage, stock losses from floods will be severe

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies

Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record

Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength

Fitzroy Crossing teenager jailed for three years after ramming police car, injuring Kimberley sergeant

Kimberley's crime crisis detailed in leaked briefing note ahead of meeting

Nurse shortage SOS email predicts 'imminent service failure' in Kimberley hospitals

WA officer in hospital after stolen car rams police vehicle in Fitzroy Crossing

Kimberley community leaders fear they're losing a generation of kids to confusion and crime

Police review CCTV footage of the minutes leading up to death of girl in stolen car

Truck drivers call for action as rock attacks in Fitzroy Crossing worsen

Fitzroy Valley businesses, locals band together over juvenile crime