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WA teacher quits after child safety complaints at remote Kimberley pool

Two residents in Kalumburu claim a teacher made inappropriate physical contact with boys at the local pool. A police and education department investigation followed. The teacher has resigned and his registration has been cancelled.

Why it mattersIsolated communities can struggle to protect children from those in positions of trust. This case shows why residents speaking up matters, and how remoteness can slow accountability.