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Pilbara Sports Awards winners from the City of Karratha.

Double dip PremiumLocal sports awards winners get second gong

After winning their local government’s sports awards, some of the Pilbara’s best athletes have been honoured again with an award from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. 

Cain Andrews

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti tests out the new 100% electric Transperth buses at the Malaga bus on Sunday.

Finally CommentsDate set for long-awaited change to public bus services

Public transport users in Karratha and Port Hedland will be able to tag on with credit and debit cards for the first time later this month as the payment method becomes available in Perth from December 8. 

Oliver Lane

A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly stealing a teenagers e-scooter at knife point in Nickol on December 1. 

Crime PremiumNickol teens’ e-scooter stolen at knife point

A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly stealing a teenagers e-scooter at knife point.

Cain Andrews

Town of Port Hedland commissioner Martin Aldridge.

HealthPremiumPort Hedland COVID vaccine motion shut down

Town of Port Hedland commissioner Martin Aldridge has linked the increase of measles cases in the Pilbara to vaccine misinformation at the November council meeting. 

Cain Andrews

New Town of Port Hedland acting chief executive Kenn Donohoe.

Council PremiumTown of Port Hedland appoints new acting chief executive

The Town of Port Hedland has appointed Kenn Donohoe as its new acting chief executive as the search for a new permanent chief executive nears its final stages. 

Cain Andrews

Since opening in October, the Shire of East Pilbara’s Youth and Community Garden at the Newman Youth Centre has continued to flourish, and now the project is looking for green-thumbed volunteers to help it thrive.

WA News Shire’s Youth & Community Garden seeking helping hands

Since opening in October, the Shire of East Pilbara’s Youth & Community Garden at the Newman Youth Centre has continued to flourish, and the project is looking for green-thumbed volunteers to help it thrive.

Phoebe Solon

Hundreds gathered at Hearson’s Cove to celebrate Murujuga’s World Heritage status on November 23.

Celebration PremiumHundreds celebrate Murujuga’s World Heritage status

Hundreds of people gathered alongside Traditional Owners and Custodians to celebrate Murujuga Cultural Landscape’s inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List at Hearson’s Cove on November 23.

Cain Andrews

Pilbara equestrian influencer Kate Redmond with the $5000 Golden Horseshoe.

Christmas cash PremiumKarratha Golden Horseshoe Hunt worth $5000

Horsey People is launching its first-ever Golden Horseshoe Hunt in Karratha with the lucky hunter who finds it set to go home with $5000 cash in time for Christmas.

Cain Andrews

Tex Cross, middle, and members of the Karratha Swim Club at the Hancock Prospecting Pilbara Championships.

WA News PremiumHancock Prospecting Pilbara Swimming Championships

The Karratha Leisureplex hosted 164 swimmers from 12 clubs across the North West this weekend in the annual two day Hancock Prospecting Pilbara Championships

Phoebe Solon

Dampier Junior Soccer Club has achieved two-star status.

Soccer PremiumDampier Junior Soccer Club leads the way in the Pilbara

The Dampier Junior Soccer Club has become the first soccer club in the Pilbara to earn two-star status under Football Australia’s Club Changer program. 

Cain Andrews

Horizon Power’s remote communities executive general manager Melanie Graetz, Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation Amber-Jade Sanderson, Jessie Ward, Miriwoong traditional owner Ben Ward and Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna at Cockatoo Springs community.

RenewablesPremiumRenewable energy expanded to Pilbara remote communities

Two Pilbara remote communities — Marta Marta and Weymel — have been selected for upgrades to their power systems, introducing renewable energy into the remote communities. 

Cain Andrews

SAFE team members Heather Osborne, Carli Corry, Korien Bosman, Marie Fabro, Harlow the dog, Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel, SAFE founder Sue Hedley OAM, and Signswest manager Grant Elliotte.

Community spirit PremiumSAFE Karratha unveils new SAFE car

SAFE Karratha has unveiled its newly wrapped SAFE car which will support its lifesaving operations helping find foster carers for abandoned pets across the Pilbara. 

Cain Andrews

Captain Mark Boyd from Wallcliffe Fire Services Brigade.

BushfiresCommentsBleak bushfire outlook for WA as hotter months near

West Australians have been warned of an increased risk of fire this summer, with several regions facing heightened threats due to a combination of dry conditions and high fuel loads.

Caitlin Vinci

An outback track.

Road SafetyRegional road users hit back at slash to default speed limit

A plan to slash the national default speed limit on non-signposted regional roads has been slammed by farming groups and politicians, who fear a blanket cut would not address the nation’s climbing road toll 

Georgia Campion and Cain Andrews

A 3D rendering of the Bulgarra Apartment Development.

Housing PremiumBulgarra Apartments set to begin construction

Construction on the Bulgarra Apartment Development in Karratha is set to begin later this month.

Cain Andrews

BHPs, first brand-new, purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) in Australia arrive in Port Hedland

WA News PremiumMilestone for heavy-haul rail innovation in the Pilbara

The first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives in Australia have arrived at Port Hedland

Phoebe Solon

A new Telstra mobile base station is now up and running on Thevenard Island off the Pilbara coast, delivering stronger and more reliable 4G coverage.

WA News PremiumNew Telstra mobile base station running on Thevenard Island

A new Telstra mobile base station is now up and running on Thevenard Island off the Pilbara coast, delivering stronger and more reliable 4G coverage

Phoebe Solon

Judy Nunn’s new book, Pilbara is available now in bookstores nationwide.

WA News Judy Nunn visiting Karratha for her book launch

Australian literary icon Judy Nunn is back with her new novel, Pilbara.

Phoebe Solon

The Lumsden Point development will support trade at the Port of Port Hedland.

WA News PremiumLumsden Point development

Progress continues on the Lumsden Point development, a major infrastructure project set to enhance the Port of Port Hedland’s export and import capabilities.

Phoebe Solon

A Severe washout on Hillside-Marble Bar Road in the shire of East Pilbara.

Disaster relief funding PremiumShire hopes to reach disaster relief funding agreement soon

Nine months after severe tropical cyclone Zelia hit the region, the Shire of East Pilbara is yet to receive disaster relief funding to repair damaged roads. 

Cain Andrews

Little green figured student Liam Trengove at Karratha Primary School garden

WA News PremiumKarratha Primary School wins at WA Education Awards

Karratha Primary School honoured for its outstanding contribution to early childhood education at this year’s WA Education Awards

Phoebe Solon

Town of Port Hedland workshop and fleet co-ordinator Jessica Twaddle, South Hedland Landfill's Jan Breddy and South Hedland Landfill lead hand Garrie Jones.

Recycling PremiumHedland pallet recycling program reducing carbon emissions

A new collaboration between Perth-based timber pallet recycling company PalletON and local governments across the Pilbara is reducing pallet waste and carbon emissions.

Cain Andrews

Former Port Hedland councillor Telona Pitt.

Council chaos continues PremiumFormer Port Hedland councillor sues town in Supreme Court

Former Port Hedland councillor Telona Pitt is suing the Town of Port Hedland and her ex-colleagues on the council for allegedly engaging in a conspiracy to remove her from the local government authority.

Cain Andrews

Elizabeth Smith receives WA Senior of the Year (Regional) Award at the 2025 WA Seniors Awards with Hon. Simone McGurk MLA

WA News PremiumWestern Australian seniors award winners announced

Western Australian Seniors Awards recognise exceptional contributions of Pilbara residents playing a pivotal role in strengthening their local community, supporting Elders, and fostering cultural connections

Phoebe Solon