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Department of Health advice to Kimberley residents

A health warning has been issued for Kimberley residents to avoid mosquito bites after Murray Valley encephalitis was detected in the region.

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Award-winning Kimberley tourism campaign returns

An award-winning tourism campaign featuring the charming adventures of a retired couple travelling the Kimberley Region of Western Australia is back.

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New funding boost for WA tourism and regional aviation

The package includes the $2.85 million recently announced to drive more interstate and intrastate travellers to holiday in Western Australia, in response to east coast bushfires and the novel coronavirus. While the economic impacts resulting from this issue are still unknown, the decision to take swift action follows the Federal Government's decision to expand travel advice and apply more prohibitions to Australian borders in recent weeks, due to the novel coronavirus.

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Weed and insect expert joins team

Kununurra’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development team has welcomed a new experienced entomologist and weed researcher, bolstering the strong agricultural research team in the region.

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Fremantle Dockers players and coaches set to visit Kimberley region for community camp

Broome, Derby and Kununurra are set to be painted purple when the Fremantle Dockers visit the Kimberley for their 2020 AFL Community Camp from Wednesday February 5 to Friday February 7.

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Support for businesses in Australia

Looking to kick off 2020 with some new ideas and tackle some of those vexing issues that are plaguing your business. It is worth checking out the grants and Business Development support that is available at Business.gov.au the SBDC or even our local support at Kimberley Small Business Support. 

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Be part of the tenancy law discussion

Laws that cover the renting of homes in WA are being fully reviewed for the first time in more than a decade, and Consumer Protection wants to hear from all tenants and landlords.

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All aboard the Kimberley Express! Direct from Melbourne to Kununurra

From May 2020, fly direct to Kununurra from Melbourne with Alliance, booked through Virgin Australia. The flights will run three times a week until August 2020, with the inaugural flight coinciding with the 2020 Ord Valley Muster, now in its 20th year.

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Blanket booze ban proposal pushed by WA police divides Kimberley towns

Community leaders in Western Australia's far north have been told it could take up to three years to assess and decide on a WA Police plan to effectively ban the sale of takeaway alcohol across the Kimberley.

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