The ''Kimberley Echo'' is a Kununurra,

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based community newspaper. It was founded in 1980 by James O'Kenny (born James Kenny) (died 15 August 2011, in Kununurra) and Brian Cole. It was a fortnightly paper from 1980 to 1993, and then became weekly in 1993. National Library and

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holdings details show changes in publication. In 2007, the newspaper was acquired by West Australian Newspaper Holdings. The

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investigated the sale, but did not oppose it.West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd (WANH) - acquisition of The Kimberley Echo

9 May 2002

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