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MiningPremiumBHP miners back to work after Pilbara evacuation

Heavy rain in the Pilbara forced BHP to evacuate personnel and pause production at a major mining hub at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan and Adrian Rauso

SportPremiumKarratha teen shines at Olympic Change-Maker National Summit

A Karratha Senior High School student has proudly represented the Pilbara on the national stage, joining 27 other young leaders at the prestigious Australian Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.

Katya Minns

Regional WAPremium Pilbara youth empowered through UN Young Citizens Project

More than 200 young people across the Pilbara have taken part in a week-long program that aims to inspire students to become active citizens in their communities while honing skills.

Katya Minns

16 DAYS IN WAPremium16 Days in WA: Karratha wellness and safety event

Community service workers and health professionals across the Pilbara mustered together this week in support of women’s wellness and safety. 

Madelin Hayes

Road safetyPremiumNew campaign targets drink-driving ahead of festive season

The State Government has launched a new road safety campaign targeting drink-driving as the Pilbara prepares for the busy festive season.

Katya Minns

COUNTRY MUSICPremiumJimmy McGrath set for prestigious music course

Those who frequent a gig or two in Exmouth will know of Jimmy McGrath, a singer-songwriter whose music reflects his time spent in remote corners of the Outback.

Madelin Hayes

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Perth man charged with murder after fatal Pilbara assault

A Perth man has faced court on a murder charge after another man was found dead in a Roebourne home earlier this month.

Caleb Runciman and Matthew Paddick

RUN FOR A CAUSEPremiumRunners don budgies for Survive to Thrive Nation program

Running in the Pilbara heat in weighted vests and budgie smugglers, over 70 participants took part in Karratha’s third annual Weight of War Run to support veteran suicide prevention.

Madelin Hayes

FOR COUNTRY AND CULTURE PremiumRanger network secures $4.116 million for Country

The Pilbara Ranger Network will receive a $4.116 million grant to assist with further efforts to protect and nurture the land and culture of the region. 

Madelin Hayes

BIKE PARKPremiumCouncillor proposes bike park as ‘community priority’

A councillor who requested the City of Karratha to invest $100,000 in the preliminary investigations of developing a bike park has had their alternate recommendation passed.

Madelin Hayes

Community PremiumMayor elected Regional Capitals Australia chair

Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter has been elected chair of Regional Capitals Australia, a position he will hold for the next two years. 

Cain Andrews

COVID-19 COMISSIONPremiumCouncil says no to COVID-19 royal commission advocacy piece

A proposal for the City of Karratha to advocate for a royal commission into Australia’s COVID-19 response has been denied after a motion was passed that it was not within local council jurisdiction. 

Madelin Hayes

MEALS FOR KIDSPremium1800 meals prepped for youth centre through Volunteering WA

The Yaandina Youth Centre kitchen was humming with busy cooks chopping, crumbing and baking earlier this week for Volunteering WA’s final corporate volunteer day of the year. 

Madelin Hayes

LOLLY RUNPremiumKarratha Christmas spirit marked by lollies and fire trucks

To some, Christmas is heralded by falling snow, eggnog and ugly jumpers, but for Karratha residents it’s not Christmas without water fights and Santa cruising the streets in a vintage Bedford truck. 

Madelin Hayes

When Karratha resident Connie Cedar went for a walk along Karratha’s popular Back Beach, she was met with disappointment to see cans, bottles and other litter strewn across the sand. PremiumBack Beach rubbish woes

When Karratha resident Connie Cedar went for a walk along Karratha’s popular Back Beach, she was met with disappointment to see cans, bottles and other litter strewn across the sand. 

Madelin Hayes

LAST SPLASHPremiumKarratha water polo youngsters finish season with a splash

Making a final plunge in the pool before Christmas, Karratha Water Polo Association has wrapped up its 2024 sessions for Junior and Flippa Ball. 

Madelin Hayes

WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.

Jonathon Nolan

PILBARA QUAKESPremiumTwo earthquakes rock the Pilbara in Hedland and Newman

The Pilbara has been rocked by two earthquakes recorded near Hedland and Newman on Wednesday December 4. 

Madelin Hayes

Family Support PremiumCentre opened for women and children escaping violence

A centre aimed at assisting women and children experiencing domestic and family violence has officially opened in the Pilbara as part of the Federal Government’s Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program. 

Madelin Hayes

Work-ReadyPremiumRio Tinto work-ready program prepares Indigenous graduates

Eager to embrace new work opportunities, 19 Pilbara residents have graduated from Rio Tinto’s Aboriginal Training and Liaison program in Karratha. 

Madelin Hayes

Business SpotlightPremiumKarratha businesses in the spotlight at community awards

Doing the Pilbara proud, Lo’s Cafe and Brida have taken home Community Achievement Awards for their dedication to enhancing the community. 

Madelin Hayes

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More details emerge about Rio Tinto job cuts

Unions are holding talks with Rio Tinto following a wave of redundancies across three WA iron ore mines, as more details about the job losses come to light.

Adrian Rauso

Queen of RoebournePremiumCommunity mourns passing of respected Pilbara Elder

People from across Australia are coming together in northern WA to honour the life and legacy of a deeply respected senior Aboriginal elder and family matriarch, who passed away last week.

Katya Minns

Just keep swimmingPremiumTalent pool on show at Pilbara Swimming Championships

The Karratha Amateur Swimming Club showed off its talent pool after being crowned club champion at the recent 2024 Pilbara Swimming Championships.

Madelin Hayes