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PLS Group Manager Sustainability Marie-Alice Small, Youth Involvement Council CEO Tania Murray and Group Manager Corporate Affairs Jackie Oates.

HomelessnessPremiumHidden homelessness driving demand for youth support

“We should continually ask ourselves, which parts of our system might unintentionally create barriers for the very people we are trying to support.”

Joshua Dowdall

Dampier Sharks' Reece Stewart.

NPFLPremiumPilbara Football League round 13 matches

Round 13 of the North Pilbara Football League featured another dominant display by Karratha Kats and Karratha Falcons as Reece Stewart celebrated game No. 200 for Dampier Sharks.

Joshua Dowdall

Rhys Edmonds, 14, with his winning trevally.

FishingPremiumHedland local a standout in Aussie Junior Fishing Classic

Talented junior angler Rhys Edmonds achieved an outstanding result in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic, claiming first place in two highly competitive categories during the national competition.

Joshua Dowdall

Portia Old was a stand-out in Karratha Hockey's latest training session.

HockeyPremiumKarratha Hockey ramp up training ahead of upcoming matches

Karratha Hockey has continued to gear up training as preparations continue for the upcoming Northwest Hockey Championships, held at the Bulgarra tennis and hockey courts in Karratha on Saturday, August 15.

Karratha Hockey

The Roebourne Rodeo featured a full points open rodeo, with competitors taking on events including bull riding and barrel racing as they battled it out in the arena.

RodeoPremiumRoebourne Rodeo returned bringing an action packed weekend

The Roebourne Rodeo returned once again, bringing together some of the country’s best riders, local talent and the wider Pilbara community for a day of competition, entertainment and cultural celebration.

Joshua Dowdall

Regional Fuel to Go & Play Tennis Ambassador Cherry McNicoll and Tennis West Regional Manager Colin Thompson.

TennisPremiumTennis WA tours the Pilbara tackling regional challenges

The governing body of tennis in WA has travelled to the Pilbara in an effort to expand the sport’s reach and understand the unique challenges regional clubs face.

Joshua Dowdall

Finalist for WA Trainer of the Year Rebecca Neumann.

AwardsPremiumFour Karratha locals nominated for WA Training Awards

Four people from Karratha are among 41 nominated as finalists for the 2026 WA Training Awards.

Joshua Dowdall

The City of Karratha will spend over $6m on airport infrastructure.

CouncilPremiumCouncil to invest $16 million in renewing facilities

The City of Karratha has announced it will spend almost $16m on renewing and upgrading community facilities across the region as part of its 2026-27 annual budget.

Joshua Dowdall

Tom Price Emergency Services Cadet Corp (TPESCC) has been nominated for the Beyond Ban Community Group Award.

AwardsPremiumPilbara youth services program nominated for community award

A Tom Price youth emergency services program that has spent the past 25 years supporting the community has been nominated for the 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards.

Joshua Dowdall

Total fatalities on WA roads are on track to pass 200 road deaths for the first time since 2008.

WA newsPremiumSpotlight on country driving amid road safety crisis

The shadow minister for road safety Julie Freeman has slammed Premier Roger Cook for what she says is the Government’s failure to effectively address Western Australia’s rising road toll

Joshua Dowdall

Newman Primary School is one of those set to benefit from the $1 million investment. Newman Primary School children are pictured with BHP Community principal Newman James Grabski and Newman Primary School principal Robyn Hudson.

WA news PremiumPilbara schools to get upgraded play and learning spaces

Ten Pilbara schools will share a $1 million funding pot to allow them to improve their learning and play spaces

Laura Newell

Denzyl Manado-Edney, Nicholas Mills and Wylde Smith at the 2026 FeNaClNG Festival.

CommunityPremium2026 FeNaCING Festival returned for massive weekend of fun

Karratha’s biggest community event returned on August 1-2 as the 2026 FeNaClNG Festival transformed Bulgarra Oval into a magical fairground and a vibrant celebration of community.

Joshua Dowdall

Colin Green, Marshall Cocks, Toby Ellis, Geoff Neil, Michelle Radley and Chris Osborn

MiningPremiumGlobal Australian mining company celebrates 60 years

Rio Tinto is inviting Pilbara residents to reflect on six decades of Rio Tinto’s history in Western Australia through a travelling exhibition which is set to arrive in Karratha on August 1.

Joshua Dowdall

The housing boom may be coming to an end according to latest report from Domain.

Property pricesPremiumPilbara house prices hold form, according to new report

The rapid rise in regional WA’s property market has began to slow down but home values remain at a record high, according to the latest Domain house price report.

Joshua Dowdall

Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel granted the Karratha Hockey Association $20,000 for new uniforms and equipment.

HockeyPremiumKarratha Hockey Club preparing for upcoming championship

Karratha Hockey is gearing up for one of the busiest months of the year, with players preparing for the region’s biggest competition month.

Joshua Dowdall

The event provided an exciting program of races, hospitality and live entertainment alongside the iconic Fashions on the Field.

RacingPremiumZadar Rock wins Roebourne Cup for second year running

The Pilbara marked off one of the racing calendar’s biggest events as hundreds of people gathered to watch one of the Pilbara’s best-known racing traditions.

Joshua Dowdall

The service will support local trips between Karratha Airport, residential suburbs, local venues and business precincts.

WA news PremiumUber expands to Karratha

Uber has officially launched in Karratha.

Joshua Dowdall

Cultural advisor Patrick Churnside is a traditional owner from the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi language groups.

ArtPremium Roebourne storytelling to be celebrated next month

Australia’s leading arts and social change organisation, Big hART, is set to showcase the collaboration of Roebourne’s youth and professional artists through Big hART’s Essence festival over two days.

Joshua Dowdall

A number of roads have been closed including Coral Farm and Millars Road.

PilbaraGas leak triggers HAZMAT warning in WA’s north

A HAZMAT general warning has been issued amid fears a gas leak could turn dangerous.

Joshua Dowdall

Clearwater Tours has begun offering a range of experiences in Karratha and Dampier.

TravelPremiumNew Charter Boat service underway in Dampier

A new locally owned tourism operator is aiming to shine a spotlight on the edge of the Dampier Archipelego, after officially launching in July.

Joshua Dowdall

The upgraded playgrounds now have modern equipment designed to improve the overall experience for children.

CommunityPremiumKarratha playground upgrades now complete for families.

Families around Karratha can now enjoy upgraded playgrounds at Karratha Leisureplex Play Space and Brolga Meander Park, with playground officially open to the public following revitalisation works. 

Joshua Dowdall

Many locals running at the Chevron City to Surf for genU.

CommunityPremiumKarratha turns out for annual City to Surf

One of WA’s big community events returned on July 26 as Karratha welcomed the City to Surf event.

Joshua Dowdall

WA Premier Roger Cook visited the Pilbara on July 28.

GrantPremiumGrants strengthen heritage protection across the Pilbara

Aboriginal communities across the Pilbara will receive support to protect culturally significant sites and preserve cultural knowledge through a State Government grants program.

Joshua Dowdall

Julius Ferrer and Ramil Yabut.

TributeVideoPremium‘Generous’ local men killed in tragic WA crash identified

The community is mourning two local men who lost their lives in a tragic crash on North West Coastal Highway on Saturday.

Joshua Dowdall