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Two of six Chinese nationals who were found wandering in Kalumburu, in WA’s remote north, being escorted by Border Force officers earlier this week.

Chinese men detained after being found wandering in remote WA coastal town

Six Chinese nationals were found by authorities at the community of Kalumburu on Western Australia’s remote northern coast earlier this week.

  • Hannah Murphy

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The latest track map released by the bureau on Monday afternoon.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina likely to cross late on Monday evening

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to weaken slightly but remain as a category three cyclone as it moves towards the northeast Kimberley coast on Monday.

  • Hannah Murphy
Sam Lovell.

Stockman, musician, ‘Mr Kimberley’: Beloved West Australian icon Sam Lovell dies

A West Australian icon known for his work as a stockman, roadman, musician and as the ‘father’ of Aboriginal tourism has died, aged 91.

  • Hannah Murphy
Craig Robert Dale.

Perth man jailed for gambling away millions of dollars from remote community housing

Craig Dale appeared in WA’s District Court on Friday for sentencing on 14 counts of fraud, accused of flittering away millions of dollars paid to him by a remote Aboriginal community for “housing work” on gambling.

  • Hannah Murphy
Teacher accommodation destroyed in Kununurra.

Teachers forced to leave homes as shocking photos show extent of student vandalism

Some teachers have been forced to leave their homes over safety fears, with the state government putting some up in hotels at taxpayer expense.

  • Holly Thompson and Hamish Hastie
Police chase in Kununurra, in WA’s Kimberley. GIF

Wild scenes as police car chased by allegedly stolen 4WD in WA’s north

Dramatic vision has emerged following an alleged crime spree in WA’s Kimberley region in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

  • Cameron Myles
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Halls Creek is close to the WA and NT border and attracts grey nomads passing through.

Teenager to face court after elderly man injured while car, caravan stolen in WA’s north

The man was inspecting his caravan when police allege a teenage boy jumped in his ute and took off, injuring him.

  • Hannah Murphy
A region with scope for a soaking – King George River falls.

Get drenched by WA’s most photographed falls in this extreme region

Falls are a headline attraction of True North’s voyage, and many of the numerous seasonal torrents that we’ll see will dry up in a matter of weeks.

  • Rob McFarland
Busselton’s famous jetty.

More than just a gateway: 10 Australian airport towns worth visiting

Most people who fly into these destinations immediately head to a higher-profile place nearby. Here’s why you should linger a little longer.

  • David Whitley
Stephen Neil White.

Months after his release from prison, this violent child rapist was arrested again

Stephen Neil White raped a five-year-old girl on a family camping trip in 2001. Last year the courts thought he was ready to be released into the community.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt

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