Medical use driving Broome’s pearl industry
Broome is counting its benefits as pearl oysters are being trialled as a solution to world shortage of bone implant materials.
Western Australia Insiders Guide
Whether you explore by land, sea or air, this wilderness always enthrals
Whether travelling by land, sea, or air, get ready to be awestruck in the Kimberley, a region of astounding natural phenomena on land and in the ocean.
Bush Summit can bring policy energy
Hopefully the Bush Summit can re-energise interest in our north, despite the obvious problem: 85 per cent of Australians, and 85 per cent of the voters, live in our cities.
Future of Kimberley cattle stations at risk in uncertain economy
Cattle industry sees the need for a joint strategy to shrug off dependence on live export.
Kimberley’s wilderness is also a land of opportunity: WA Premier
The Western Australian government has sought to facilitate commercial opportunities while ensuring the wilderness and culture remain unspoilt, writes WA Premier Roger Cook.
Tourism is helping Indigenous communities chart their journey
Nearly half the population in the Kimberley is Aboriginal. Their wellbeing will ultimately reflect the wellbeing of the region.
Kimberley gets investors’ attention but hurdles remain
The Kimberley’s diversity of investment pipelines demands quick responses to mounting shortcomings in housing, health facilities, child care and tourism facilities.
Critical moment in Kimberley’s history
A vast region of remarkable wilderness, Kimberley presents both challenges and opportunities. Investors in the region need the certainty of solutions for the hurdles to development.
Rio Tinto approves $3bn WA iron ore project
The mining major has approved a new $3bn iron ore project in Western Australia with joint venture partner and China’s biggest state-owned steelmaker, Baowu.
Thiess puts MACA in play
Thiess has lobbed a $350m cash offer for fellow contractor MACA, but the window is open for a rival bid.
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