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WA Bravery Awards honour Perth father who saved his daughter from drowning

A family holiday in Broome, Western Australia, turned into a life-threatening emergency for Perth father Sandy Spratt in August 2025. The 25-year-old was visiting a relative’s home when he noticed an unsettling silence as his two young daughters played near a gated swimming pool. He rushed over and found his…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Ex-Bishop Christopher Saunders Jailed 6.5 Years After 13 Sex Offence Convictions Against Two Aboriginal Men

Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for 13 sex offences involving two young Aboriginal men.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Australian bishop becomes one of world’s most senior Catholic leaders to be jailed for sexual abuse

Christopher Saunders, 76, served as Bishop of Broome from 1996 until 2020

The Independent UK · Oct 7

How to Choose the Right Broome Boat Tour for a Kimberley Adventure

Broome is a common starting point for voyages along the Kimberley coast. Both the vessel and the timing can shape what you see and how comfortable the trip feels.

inkl · Aug 21

Former Australian Bishop Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Indigenous Men on 13 Charges

Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.

AAP · Aug 13

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

AAP · Aug 7

An 82-year-old Australian grandfather and his 18-year-old grandson cycled 5,300km through deserts and headwinds, raising $65,000 for MND support

An 82-year-old grandfather and his 18-year-old grandson completed a nearly 5,300-kilometre cycling journey across Australia after riding for six weeks from Broome to Bowral. The pair undertook the challenge to raise money and awareness for motor neurone disease, inspired by a family member who died from the condition.

The Times of India · Aug 3

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

A former Catholic bishop gave whiskey to young Aboriginal men at a barbecue and then touched one of them inappropriately, a jury has been told.

AAP · Jul 30

Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

AAP · Jul 24