Giulia Bertoglio

Andy Donaldson was greeted by Kununurra locals as he set a new world record in the remote Kimberley's Ord River. ABC Kimberley: Giulia Bertoglio

Doon Doon, in Western Australia's East Kimberley region, is a small roadhouse with a dozen transient staff and known for its oversized burgers.

Sat 23 May 2026 at 12:31am Inside one of Australia's most isolated communities, bug infestations, walls covered in black mould and broken toilets are just some of the issues plaguing residents' homes.

Sat 23 May 2026 at 2:32am

Fri 29 May 2026 at 1:42am In short: Western Australia's diphtheria outbreak keeps spreading in the Kimberley region, with 92 cases recorded.

Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 2:31am In short: Plans to build a new youth night space on an abandoned sandalwood plantation in the Ord Valley have sparked concern from local farmers.

Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 6:16am In short: One person has died after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness in Western Australia's north.

Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 3:16am "My goodness, what have I got myself into?"

Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 12:32am In Western Australia's remote north, a tree has stood for decades as a reminder of the region's painful and violent past, often referred to as the 'Killing times'.

For some remote towns, the local swimming pool is like an oasis on a hot day. But it also has great health and mental health benefits. Reporter Giulia Bertoglio went for a dip.