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Fitzroy Crossing art, fashion hitting catwalks and shows as far away as New York and Paris
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
Residents of a remote community in WA's north shocked to discover baby crocodile in front yard
2 months ago

Residents of a remote community in WA's north shocked to discover baby crocodile in front yard

ABC  

A resident in a remote West Australian community was surprised to discover a baby crocodile in her front yard on the weekend. "We know in Wangkatjungka it's pretty dry at the moment and the fact that it went to the community will be because it's getting drier and drier," she said. "For a small crocodile like that, I don't see …

Community River Hobbs Rangers Crocodile Wangkatjungka Ms Debergh
Bayulu remote op shop project helps Fitzroy Valley flood recovery
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bayulu remote op shop project helps Fitzroy Valley flood recovery

ABC  

In Bayulu, 10 kilometres south of Fitzroy Crossing and 2500km north of Perth, a new op shop is helping people recover after record-breaking floods. “ putting up a post and within two weeks there's usually around 100 kilos of goods turning up at the post office.” Ms Egerton said the Valley has had a hard time recovering. “The Remote Op …

Flood Project Remote Shop Carter Communities Supplied
British woman reveals terrifying reason she locked herself in her car in Outback Australia - as she shares dire warning for travellers
3 months, 1 week 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
Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham isolated as flooding forces highway closures
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
Fitzroy Crossing reflects on flood devastation one year on
11 months, 3 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
Fitzroy River bridge to be replaced, barges installed to reconnect East and West 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
Kimberley residents step up to help evacuees, save wildlife amid unprecedented WA flood emergency
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
Fitzroy Crossing pub trashed as receding waters reveal grim flood clean-up job
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
WA floods rebuild may take 'months' as falling Kimberley water levels reveal enormous damage
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
WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation
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
Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency
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
Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies
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
Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record
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
Fitzroy Crossing teenager jailed for three years after ramming police car, injuring Kimberley sergeant
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
Nurse shortage SOS email predicts 'imminent service failure' in Kimberley hospitals
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
WA officer in hospital after stolen car rams police vehicle in Fitzroy Crossing
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
Police review CCTV footage of the minutes leading up to death of girl in stolen car
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
Truck drivers call for action as rock attacks in Fitzroy Crossing worsen
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
Fitzroy Valley businesses, locals band together over juvenile crime
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