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Prisoner transport to be reviewed after teen allegedly lunged at pilot on Perth-bound flight

Authorities say a review of prisoner transport safety will be undertaken after a 17-year-old detainee allegedly approached the pilot as he was being transferred from Broome to Perth on board a charter flight.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

WA youth detainees 'force flight turnback'

Western Australia's premier has bemoaned the "extreme" behaviour of youth detainees who allegedly forced a charter flight from Broome to be turned back.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

Perth-bound flight turned around after teenage detainee allegedly attempted to rush at pilot

One of three teenage detainees on a charter flight from Broome to Perth allegedly rushes at the pilot, sparking a mid-air disturbance that sees the plane turn back to Broome.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Broome court hears details of burglary on pearl farm owned by Fremantle Docker's family

The 18-year-old has appeared in a Broome court over the smash and grab on Willie Creek Pearl Farm, which is owned by the family of Fremantle Dockers midfielder Bailey Banfield.

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

Perth man denied bail over alleged Broome jogger rape as police say he shaved beard to alter appearance

Police believe Dean Osborne, a 52-year-old electrician, shaved his facial hair so he could not be identified by the description officers had released to the public.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Qantas, Virgin apologise as Broome records highest airport delay percentage in Australia

Nearly 70 per cent of flights between a major tourist destination and a capital city failed to take off on time last month as the nation recorded its worst-ever delay figures.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

Boat strike on whale filmed in WA as researchers urge people to steer clear of humpbacks

Whale researchers are "distressed" by footage of a boat hitting a whale at high speed off Broome and urge people to keep clear of humpbacks migrating north along Western Australia's coastline to a key breeding zone.

ABC News · Jul 28, 2022

The changing nature of Broome, one of Western Australia's most multicultural towns

Broome prides itself on being a multicultural melting pot, but recent census data shows a drop in people bringing international cultures to the regional WA town.

ABC News · Jul 17, 2022

Burglaries up by 400pc in Derby, Broome residents take to social media to recover stolen items

As burglary rates hit their highest level in Broome and Derby, residents take to social media to try to recover stolen items.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Qantas to overcome Broome International Airport flight disruptions with full-time engineer

Ongoing flight disruptions at Broome International Airport prompts Qantas to base a full-time engineer in the Western Australian town.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022