Cattle could be shipped across the Kimberley coast for processing in a bid to keep northern WA's only major abattoir and the pastoralists who rely on it afloat. Key points: KMC is considering an unprecedented shipment of cattle from the East to West Kimberley The abattoir is cut off from 90 per cent of its supply base due to flood …
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 …
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 …
Groups of teenagers on the streets of a northern West Australian town have been blamed for causing thousands of dollars' damage to unoccupied houses. Key points: A number of unoccupied houses in the west Kimberley town of Derby have been significantly damaged The Department of Communities says the damage will cost thousands of dollars to repair A concerned resident, as …