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

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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

2 months ago

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

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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

11 months ago

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

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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

1 year, 10 months ago

Logistical challenges in play for Kimberley students and teachers after flood damage

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Kimberley teachers and students are facing logistical challenges and long commutes to get to the classroom when school resumes on February 1. Key points: Public schools in Western Australia recommence after summer holidays on Wednesday, February 1 In some instances, teaching staff in flood-damaged areas are taking planes to work Displaced students are urged to attend their nearest school in …

Students Bridge Staff Fitzroy Fitzroy Valley Kimberley Schools Logistical Challenges

1 year, 11 months ago

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

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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

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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

As the first Kimberley evacuees return home, others share survival stories amid record WA flooding

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It was late at night when Tyrone Walter Hand became really worried. Key points: A small number of displaced Kimberley evacuees have started to return to their homes Some survivors say they thought they were going to drown Local community groups are visiting evacuees daily for activities and shopping "I was watching the water come up … just climbing and …

Return Kimberley Abc Erin Derby Erin Parke Evacuees

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

2 years, 7 months ago

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Andrew Forrest secures iconic Kimberley cattle stations as $30 million sale wins final approval

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After almost six months, the $30 million sale of two iconic Kimberley cattle stations to billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest has been finalised. Key points: WA has approved the lands transfer of Jubilee Downs and Quanbun Downs to the Forrests Traditional owners' attempts to block the transfers were rejected by Minister Ben Wyatt The Kimberley cattle stations will be a …

Sale Land Transfer Traditional State Minister Murray

4 years, 5 months ago

Jubilee Downs station bidding war prices traditional owners out of the market

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The battle for ownership of a huge cattle station in Australia's north has angered the area's native title holders who wanted to buy the property for themselves to protect the culturally significant Fitzroy River. Key points: Jubilee Downs on the Fitzroy River contains sacred sites A $25m bid by traditional owners for it was rejected Australian and overseas companies made …

Title Traditional Murray Station Smith Owners Native

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

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

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

Logistical challenges in play for Kimberley students and teachers after flood damage

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

As the first Kimberley evacuees return home, others share survival stories amid record WA flooding

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

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

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

Andrew Forrest secures iconic Kimberley cattle stations as $30 million sale wins final approval

Jubilee Downs station bidding war prices traditional owners out of the market