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IMACA: Indigenous enterprise drives Kimberley recovery and sets its sights high
Fred Taylor has been building Indigenous Mining and Civil Australia Pty Ltd (IMA...
Giovanni Torre 27 May 2026
Fitzroy Valley community bands together to rescue Elder from floodwaters
Orange floodwaters surged against a white ute as the vehicle was swept across Si...
Natasha Clark 5 Mar 2026
Denise Andrews named Shire of Derby–West Kimberley Community Citizen of the Year
Denise Andrews has spent her life giving back to the Fitzroy Valley in Western A...
Natasha Clark 28 Jan 2026
Remote WA school's young Indigenous artists, writers celebrated on national stage
Fitzroy Valley District High School has capped off a remarkable year on the nati...
Jackson Clark 26 Jan 2026
Surge in kids under 10 at Fitzroy Crossing’s Night Space over Christmas, but still no state funding for them
Brenda Shaw says the hardest part of her job over the Christmas break was drivin...
Natasha Clark 9 Jan 2026
Multi-million dollar grant to Indigenous organisation to boost key worker housing in Fitzroy Valley

The WA Government has announced a $5 million capital grant to support more key worker housing in the Kimberley. The grant awarded to Kimberley-based, Indigenous-led Leedal (via Tarunda Housing Pty Ltd...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 8, 2026
Aboriginal toddlers needing support classified by WA government as 'justice system' issue

Aboriginal toddlers are being treated as part of the youth justice system under Western Australia's Department of Communities. Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation (MWWAC) former chief executive C...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 17, 2025
Exclusive: Fitzroy Crossing woman dies within hours of being sent home from local hospital

Fifty-nine-year-old Janet Till was taken to Fitzroy Crossing Hospital last Wednesday morning with a fever. She was discharged later that afternoon. By Thursday morning, she had died.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Nov 25, 2025
'Lifeblood' - documentary celebrating Martuwarra Fitzroy River a contender for 2026 AACTA Awards

A nature documentary showcasing the importance of the Kimberley's Martuwarra Fitzroy River will be up against some of the best in Australian television and film next year at the 2026 AACTA Awards.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 25, 2025
Young Kimberley leaders take learning chance of a lifetime

Two young leaders from the Kimberley had the trip of a lifetime recently, heading to New South Wales for the Burn Bright National Leadership Camp.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 5, 2025
Fitzroy Crossing business and community leader welcomes D'Anna promotion and new minister

A Kimberley Indigenous business and community leader has welcomed the elevation of MP Divina D'Anna to the key role of Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 25, 2025
From the ground up, Leedal perseveres to success

The evolution of one of Western Australia's major Indigenous-owned operations, Leedal Group, showcases how a strong community vision and perseverance can create lasting impacts.

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David Prestipino Feb 19, 2025
Commonwealth Bank hits the road with First Nations Reach Program

For many First Nations peoples living in remote communities, opening a bank account and accessing their money or support are near-impossible tasks.

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Dilvin Yasa Feb 14, 2025
Indigenous-led Kimberley youth service celebrates more than 4000 visits

Fitzroy Crossing's remarkable Night Place, a centre for the Kimberley town's young people, has recorded more than 4,000 visits in just slightly over four months of operation.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 8, 2025
Indigenous-led youth program marks four months of success with Christmas celebration

Fitzroy Crossing's youth Night Place enjoyed its first Christmas with a celebration of four months of success. The Night Place was established by Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal resource centre to provid...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 7, 2025
Forensic audit clears former Marra Worra Worra CEO Dickie Bedford of wrongdoing

The Board of Fitzroy Crossing-based Aboriginal resource centre Marra Worra Worra has spoken out to dispel persistent allegations about the organisation's former chief executive.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 31, 2024
Exclusive: Aboriginal-led centre for Fitzroy Crossing kids drives 43% fall in crime

A popular new youth centre set up by an Aboriginal resource centre in Fitzroy Crossing has seen a more than 43 per cent reduction in offending in the Kimberley town for the month of October.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 29, 2024
"Having a positive impact": Fitzroy Valley's Night Space pilot program extended

A pilot program for disengaged youth in the Fitzroy Valley has received additional funding, ensuring its operations will continue until the end of the year.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Oct 24, 2024
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