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Puppet musical Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will endure a six-week tour across WA visiting several towns in the Pilbara next year.

ArtsPremiumPilbara to be treated with a variety of musicals next year

The Pilbara is set to be blessed with a variety of creative performances in 2027, as part of the Government’s support through the Regional Creative Industries Fund across Western Australia.

Joshua Dowdall

Under 14 Girls Division A winners Nickol Soccer Club alongside manager Suzy White and coach Shane Knapp.

SoccerPremiumKarratha Soccer Association eyes senior league

Karratha Soccer Association is looking to start an adult competition next season after more than 1100 children took part in the league’s junior competitions this year.

Joshua Dowdall

A Helping Minds' school holiday program is coming to South Hedland.

Mental healthPremiumFree school holiday program to support kids’ mental health

WA not-for-profit group Helping Minds is running a free therapeutic school holiday program in South Hedland next month to help children who have someone close to them experiencing mental health challenges

Joshua Dowdall

WA Trainee of the Year Annika Brown presented by CEO of State Training Board of WA Stephen Moir

EducationPremiumThree Pilbara locals take out WA top education awards

Three Pilbara locals have been recognised among the State’s top vocational education and training achievers at the 2026 WA Training Awards.

Joshua Dowdall

The proposal was outlined in the City’s latest Public Briefing agenda for their upcoming ordinary council in September 21.

CouncilPremiumKarratha one step closer to receiving a dedicated water park

Karratha Leisureplex has emerged as the preferred site for a proposed $13.5m water park facility.

Joshua Dowdall

Wednesday night’s quake marks the second earthquake in the Pilbara in the past three weeks.

EarthquakePremium2.8 magnitude earthquake detected off Pilbara coast.

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake has been recorded offshore from the Pilbara, around 104km west from Karratha.

Joshua Dowdall

The City of Karratha 2026 bin tagging program ran from July 1 to August 11, inspecting more than 2,250 recycling bins.

RecyclingPremiumThree in four Karratha recycling bins contaminated

Three in four recycling bins inspected throughout Karratha have contained at least one contaminant, with the City of Karratha warning residents may need more support to get their recycling right.

Joshua Dowdall

Pilbara Community Men's Shed members Mick Bryne, Matt Bryne, Tony East, Matt Newman, Ian Waterstrom and Gary Fitzgerald.

CommunityPremiumNational research reveals Men’s Sheds are important

The ripple effect of Men’s Sheds in the Pilbara community has been revealed by new national research.

Joshua Dowdall

Perth Wildcats star Kristan Doolittle at Karratha Leisureplex against Cairns Taipans on August, 22 2026.

SportPremiumNBL team extends partnership with mining giant

The Perth Wildcats and Rio Tinto have signed a new three-year agreement as the partnership aims to continue creating opportunities for young people and communities across Western Australia. 

Joshua Dowdall

The Y Tambrey Early Learning Centre director Jacqui Mills.

Early learningPremiumKarratha residents invited to explore early learning centre

An early learning and childcare centre will open its the Karratha community this month, inviting families to discover how the centre supports children during the early stages of their learning and development.

Joshua Dowdall

MinRes Principal Communities and Stakeholder Engagement Tegan Read, MinRes Community Engagement Officer Claire Wheeler, and Waalitj Manager Onslow Family Support Suzanne Wilson.

PartnershipPremiumLife-changing school attendance program renewed

A program supporting school attendance in the West Pilbara has been renewed for three more years, off the back of a renewed partnership between the Waalitj Foundation and Mineral Resources.

Joshua Dowdall

Peter Rowsthorn will perform at The Tambrey on October 3.

ComedyPremiumPeter Rowsthorn set to bring 43 years of laughs to Karratha

Australian comedian Peter Rowsthorn is set to head to Karratha for an night of unforgettable laughs after more than four decades in the entertainment industry.

Joshua Dowdall

The First Street Drainage project is on track to be completed by Christmas 2026.

FloodsPremiumOnslow’s major flood mitigation project reaches milestone

Construction on a major stormwater drainage project in Onslow has reached the halfway mark, with work now under way on a new ocean outfall.

Joshua Dowdall

Bella Rhodes was one of the many riders during the event.

RodeoPremiumPannawonica saddles up for rodeo and campdraft action

Pannawonica welcomed competitors and spectators from across the Pilbara and WA when the Robe River Rodeo & Campdraft returned for five days of competition, entertainment and community spirit.

Joshua Dowdall

The Karratha Falcons claimed premiership glory for the first time in 16 years.

SportPremiumKats pounced: Falcons claim stunning grand final victory

It was a day of celebration for the Karratha Falcons, with the league side defeating the Karratha Kats by 28 points, 10.9 (69) to 5.11 (41) ending a 16-year premiership drought.

Joshua Dowdall

Pilbara Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson with Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel.

WA newsPremiumPilbara suppliers push for greater slice of mining work

Pilbara businesses have the chance to connect directly with resource operators and industry leaders in Newman at the 2026 Pilbara Supplier Summit.

Joshua Dowdall

Martumili Artists’ Owen Biljabu with his portrait suite at Martumili Gallery.

Arts PremiumPilbara artists land $150,000 boost

Three Pilbara artists will share $150,000 to create new artworks as part of a $691,060 investment in Aboriginal arts across regional Western Australia.

Phoebe Solon

IPCA WA chair Jasmyn Allen, right, with her son Reg.

EducationPremium‘Wear Red for Rural Ed’: Campaign targets rural education

The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of WA has invited people to dress in red on September 16 as part of Rural and Remote Education Day.

Joshua Dowdall

The tribute band will perform a variety of INXS classics, including Burn For You, Never Tear Us Apart and Listen Like Thieves. 

Tribute bandPremiumINXS tribute band KICK bringing 80s nostalgia to Karratha

Karratha music fans will be taken back to the 1980s when INXS tribute band KICK performs at The Tambrey next month.

Joshua Dowdall

The cake to celebrate the organisation's milestone.

WA news PremiumCommunity garden secures funding for birthday celebration

Tom Price Community Garden will celebrate its fifth birthday in style thanks to a $9500 grant. 

Julia Petersen

The 2025 community citizen of the year Carl Wangemann with 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Michael Whittaker, and mayor Daniel Scott.

Community awardsPremiumNominations for 2027 community citizen of the year now open

The City of Karratha has opened nominations for its 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in January.

Joshua Dowdall

Former FIFO worker and The Voice contestant Bertie Anderson.

MusicPremiumMan quits life in Pilbara for bright lights of The Voice

A Mandurah local Bertie Anderson has quit his former day job as a truck driver and supervisor on a Pilbara mine site to pursue his passion for music.

Joshua Dowdall

The facility is scheduled for completion in 2028.

HospitalPremiumConstruction under way on new Paraburdoo hospital

Construction on the new Paraburdoo hospital has started, with the facility scheduled for completion in 2028, providing modern healthcare services closer to home and meeting the growing needs of Paraburdoo.

Joshua Dowdall

PMCC will use the grant for on-ground herbicide control within a priority ecological community on Peedamulla Station. Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee

WA news PremiumFunding boost for Cane River weed control

The Cane River catchment has received a $49,119 boost through the State’s latest round of conservation funding. 

Laura Newell