Kimberley

Sport and recreation in the Kimberley has its own unique characteristics.

Hot summers, warm winters and the region's natural attractions mean outdoor recreation such as water skiing, fishing, camping, four-wheel driving and boating are popular.

Sports depend on the community organising and supporting their own activities. Large distances between communities often make competitions between towns limited.

Passive and active recreation pursuits such as walking, art and crafts, gardening, genealogy and drama are well supported.

News

A court and seating at the new Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium

Official tip-off for revitalised Goldfields Basketball Stadium

30 Jan 2025

The revamped Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium, a critical piece of regional sporting infrastructure, has been officially opened after a $14.8 million transformation.

Architect's aerial view of the proposed Kunnunurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre upgrades

Bigger and better public pool to make a splash in Kununurra

14 Jun 2024

Extra funding and cost savings have made it possible for Kununurra to have a new 50-metre public swimming pool, with the State Government meeting the bulk of the $14.5 million construction cost.

Stock image of 8 beverage cans from the top

New Broome takeaway liquor restrictions

11 Jun 2024

The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) Ms Lanie Chopping has determined to apply takeaway liquor sale restrictions and mandatory recording requirements for licensed premises in the Kimberley town of Broome.

New Derby takeaway liquor restrictions

11 Jun 2024

A person swimming at a local swimming pool

Funding helps regional athletes achieve sporting dreams

26 Apr 2024

Regional athletes are kicking goals with the latest round of funding to support their ongoing development close to home — more than $2.6 million in total being provided by the State Government.

Actors, Georgia King, Mark Storen in Mama Stitch by Whiskey & Boots, Perth Festival, 2021. Photo by Fionn Mulholland.

More than $1.3 million in grants for regional performing arts

08 Mar 2024

Eleven regional performing arts organisations will receive more than $1.3 million between them to support touring and reaching audiences in WA’s regions.

Cast and crew with Ministers Templeman and Dawson on the film et

Stan Original comedic crime thriller filmed in WA outback

30 Jan 2024

Population 11, the first Stan Original Series to be filmed in Western Australia, will premiere on 14 March.

WA's strengthened Banned Drinkers Register passes Parliament

08 Nov 2023

New laws to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register passed through Parliament yesterday to improve its effectiveness in reducing alcohol-related harm.

Waringarri Arts Community Nights and Wirnan Performances teach young people about their culture

Funding supports successful cultural and arts alliance in Kimberley

03 Nov 2023

More than $1 million in additional funding over 4 years has been approved for the successful Wirnan Cultural Engagement and Learning Project involving 6 art centres in the Kimberley.

Collaborative painting on Country, Ngurra Kutjuwarra (On Country, Together), Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2021. Photo by Lucinda White

Applications for Community Recovery Grants Program now open

20 Oct 2023

The Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries is actively supporting the Community Recovery Grants Program, which is aimed at assisting communities affected by the events associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

Halls Creek Bike Track Project with a boy on a bike jumping over a jump

Halls Creek pump track project lifts off

27 Sep 2023

In exciting news, the Halls Creek Bike Track project has been a major success, thanks to the unwavering support and dedication of the local community.

First ever Place Innovation Awards recognise our local communities and spaces

18 Sep 2023

Our regional and metropolitan local governments have been recognised for their innovative solutions to build community connections, activate local spaces and foster greater collaboration.

A promotional graphic for the FIFA Women's World cup featuring 3 players

Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go

28 Jun 2023

With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.

7 Aboriginal students holding a long sculpture in regional WA

Funding boosts creativity in schools

24 May 2023

Students throughout Western Australia will benefit from enriched learning through the arts following the allocation of $485,126 in Creativity for Schools funding for residency and collaboration projects.

A cheerful female doctor sits at a desk in her office and takes notes while meeting with an unidentifiable patient.

Reducing red tape to help regions attract and retain GPs and dentists

19 May 2023

Changes to Western Australian laws regulating the recruitment of general practitioners (GPs) and dentists by local governments will reduce red tape, easing the burden on many regional local governments trying to ensure their communities have the medical services they need.

A man and a girl in a sensory exhibition

Almost one million reasons to love the arts

08 May 2023

From an Italian-Yamaji opera to intergenerational arts collaborations, a dozen regional projects will be increasing social inclusion and access to arts and culture.

Montage of 4 images. A person riding a kart, two people swimming in a lane, a person on a mountain bike and a close-up image of a basketball.

Funding supports regional sport and recreation activities

27 Feb 2023

More than $32,000 in funding has been allocated to provide opportunities for people in regional Western Australia to participate in sport and recreation activities, including capacity building projects.

$12.3 million to boost WA’s community sport and recreation facilities

10 Feb 2023

The State Government has announced more than $12.3 million will be provided towards upgrading community sport and recreation facilities and lighting throughout the State.

Two performers in a remote location. Text reads, Playing WA Grant Program.

Regional audiences to welcome 5 exciting performances

09 Feb 2023

The Playing WA program will support 5 performing arts companies to tour their shows to communities in regional WA, sharing in $475,685 as part of the first funding round of 2022-2023.

Mature man hesitates while picking out beer from a store.

Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability

16 Dec 2022

WA’s Director of Liquor Licensing Lanie Chopping has proposed changes to the way packaged liquor is sold in some Kimberley towns, in her determination of 2 separate Inquiries under section 64 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act).

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Regional stakeholders

The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Kimberley region. These include local governments, the Kimberley Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.

Local governments in the Kimberley

Contact the Kimberley offices

Kimberley office

Rubibi / Broome

Yawuru Country

Unit 2A, 23 Coghlan Street, Broome WA 6725

PO Box 1476, Broome WA 6725

Telephone 61 8 9195 5749

Email kimberley@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

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Kimberley office

Goonoonoorrang / Kununurra

Miriwoong Country

PCYC Kununurra — Ron Hodnett Drive, Kununurra WA 6743

PO Box 534, Kununurra WA 6743

Telephone 0499 480 690

Email kimberley@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

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Kimberley staff

Adam Lang
Regional Manager Kimberley
Broome office
Telephone 61 8 9195 5757
Email adam.lang@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Jaygan Saunders
Regional Officer
Kununurra office
Telephone 0499 480 690
Email jaygan.saunders@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Gina Batty
Better Beginnings Regional Project Officer
State Library of Western Australia
Telephone 0459 836 354
Email gina.batty@slwa.wa.gov.au

Eva Jolic

Regional Support Officer - Kimberley

Telephone 61 8 9195 5749

Email eva.jolic@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Kimberley Sportshouse

Within the Kimberley Sportshouse there are Development Officers from Garnduwa. These officers play an important role in developing and growing the sport within the region and work in close partnership with the department.

Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan

Michael Albert
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone 61 8 9195 5751
Mobile 0418 938 167
Website www.garnduwa.com.au
Email albert@garnduwa.com.au

WA Football Commission Inc

Eamon Rice
Regional Football Specialist
Mobile 0439 660 746
Website www.wafootball.com.au
Email erice@wafc.com.au

Page reviewed 31 January 2025

Kimberley

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Official tip-off for revitalised Goldfields Basketball Stadium