Pilbara News

Working class manFIFO ScoMo a bit of a stretch

The Prime Minister joined joined workers for a pre-shift briefing at Christmas Creek in the Pilbara.

Lanai Scarr

How good is Karratha‘Net zero won’t kill off Pilbara industries’, says PM

Scott Morrison told a Karratha business breakfast more jobs would be created as a result of the move to a more green industry and there was a bright future ahead as heavy industry decarbonised.

Lanai Scarr

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opinion
New normal
opinion
WA can be proud of resources sector’s COVID response

A year on and interstate travel can still be complicated but other than that life is pretty much “business as usual” for most of us, writes CME WA boss Paul Everingham

Paul Everingham

Out and aboutSocial pics: Dampier Art Awards opening night

The awards opening night was hosted by the Dampier Community Association where artists, sponsors and guests came together to celebrate the artistic talent and diversity of the region

Caitlyn Watts

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opinion
Unique experiences
opinion
Why WA’s regional festivals succeed where others fail

These are the events which our State should (and for the most part does) champion in our efforts to lure interstate and overseas travellers to our shores

Tom Zaunmayr

Fast feetKimberley teen wins famed Australian 100m sprint

Skeen and Bradshaw endured a gruelling weekend, which ended in success after Skeen won the under-18s 100m final.

Grace Hendry

Karijini tragedyElderly man dies after Karijini fall

An elderly man from the State’s South West region has tragically died after falling eight metres in Karijini National Park on Saturday.

Caitlyn Watts

Community supportTom Price’s touching gesture for our troops

The Tom Price community has rallied together to donate 40 care packages for deployed troops in the lead-up to Anzac Day.

Caitlyn Watts

Asbestos headacheWhy Wittenoom remains a ghost town in limbo

The State Government’s planned closure of the asbestos-contaminated town of Wittenoom has stalled despite a Bill to enable the acquisition of lots at the de-gazetted town entering Parliament.

Alexander Scott

Karratha courtWoman accused of nearly 300 fraud and stealing charges

The lawyer for a Karratha woman accused of nearly 300 fraud and stealing charges has labelled police prosecutors’ efforts to move the matter to the District Court as “abuse of process”.

Alexander Scott

Young familyKarratha family praise charity house

A young Karratha family has heaped praise on the Ronald McDonald House following the birth of their premature twins.

Caitlyn Watts

Up and upThe Pilbara suburbs leading WA’s house price boom

Housing prices in the Pilbara are continuing to rise, with three local suburbs recording some of the highest growth in median house prices across the State this year.

Caitlyn Watts

Onslow upgradeShire pushes State Govt for Onslow boat launch funds

The Shire of Ashburton is calling on the State Government to help fund the second stage of the redevelopment of its vital boating facilities.

Alexander Scott

Chance for redemptionTeen hoon spared jail for stolen car highway joy ride

Curtis Javis Lockyer, 18, appeared for the first time in adult court in South Hedland via video link from prison charged with breaching bail by stealing a motor vehicle and driving without a licence.

Danielle Raffaele

Historic moveDampier’s BIG step towards being a ‘normal’ town

Ten parcels of land were transferred at a recent signing ceremony, enabling the City to develop the land and improve the town’s liveability, community and tourism opportunities.

Caitlyn Watts

Karijini shockElderly man in critical condition after Karijini fall

An elderly man is in a critical condition with a serious head injury at Royal Perth Hospital after falling eight metres in Karijini National Park on Saturday.

Caitlyn Watts

FootballLocal football clubs gear up for bounce-down

With bounce-down on the 2021 North Pilbara Football League season fast approaching the Pilbara News takes a look at how the clubs are shaping up to have a run at this year’s premiership.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

Immersive experienceDeep in the Pilbara’s heart, culture takes centre-stage

The Karijini Experience wrapped up on Saturday having showcased the ancient region’s environment and culture to some 2000 visitors

Alexander Scott

Medical emergencyCOVID case strikes bulk carrier off Karratha

A ship off the coast of Karratha was subject to an emergency evacuation yesterday after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19, it has been revealed.

On alertCyclone Seroja looms off WA tourist hotspot

West Australian authorities are worried about the threat to travellers in the state's north as Tropical Cyclone Seroja looms.

AAP

Top ticketsPilbara suburb Australia’s lotto luck hotspot

New figures have revealed Bulgarra is the luckiest suburb in Australia, with customers collecting the highest average lottery wins over the past two years.

Caitlyn Watts

DisappointedPolice slam drink and drug drivers caught over Easter

Pilbara traffic police have expressed their bewilderement at the number of drink and drug drivers caught on the road across the region over the Easter long weekend.

Caitlyn Watts

‘Serious charges’Man ‘hit taxi driver, stole shoes’ to get mate into bar

A Queensland man has been accused of knocking out a taxi driver before spitting on him and stealing his shoes to get a friend into a Karratha nightclub.

Alexander Scott

Film about BangarraFirestarter premieres tonight at Karijini

Karijini National Park will host an outdoor cinema like no other when the acclaimed documentary Fire-starter premieres tonight at this year’s Karijini Experience.

Alexander Scott