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Annual meetingPremiumRio cops ‘first strike’ over payouts to Juukan chiefs

The mining giant has copped an embarrassing ‘first strike’ from shareholders in a protest vote against $60m paid out to three senior executives who parted ways with the miner over the Juukan debacle.

Stuart McKinnon

housing planCommentsPremiumInnovative housing plan starts

A Karratha-based Aboriginal corporation has partnered with a top university to provide affordable and culturally appropriate housing to the community.

Alexander Scott

new businessCommentsPremiumVenture offers training pathway

A local Aboriginal corporation and a national equipment hiring business are hoping a new joint venture will be able to employ Aboriginal trainees at its Karratha facility.

Alexander Scott

charges droppedCommentsPremiumPrison officer in the clear

One of the Roebourne prison officers accused of fraudulently making claims for housing subsidies has had the charges dropped after a District Court judge found there was no reasonable evidence.

Alexander Scott

MPs Pilbara visitCommentsPremiumWyatt calls for united progress

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt used his visit to the Pilbara to urge all levels of government to actively listen and work with local Indigenous communities.

Alexander Scott

Incredible imagesPremiumBlaze shuts down production at CITIC’s Sino Iron

SEE THE PICTURES: Production has been suspended at the Sino Iron magnetite operation at Cape Preston in the Pilbara after a fire broke out Monday afternoon.

Stuart McKinnon

Close callVideoBeware of dog: WA cops’ lucky escape during foot chase

Two officers on the hunt for an alleged burglar almost became a dog’s meal during a hairy foot chase through Karratha. Watch the vision here.

Double scorePremium$160m mining contract wins for NRW

NRW subsidiaries have added more than $160 million to the group’s pipeline of works after securing two big contracts within WA’s booming resources sector.

Daniel Newell

Shipments upPremiumFMG pumps out new record as prices soar

The Andrew Forrest-controlled miner has joined BHP in booking record shipments in the first nine months of the financial year as it cashes in on record prices for the commodity.

Stuart McKinnon

1946 Pilbara StrikeCommentsPremiumCommemorating 75 years since the 1946 Pilbara Strike

This week marks 75 years since hundreds of Aboriginal workers walked off pastoral stations in collective action across the Pilbara to protest poor wages and unfair living and working conditions.

Caitlyn Watts

Bail deniedCommentsPremiumNo bail for meth accused bikie linked Karratha man

A Karratha man with ties to the Rebels bikie gang accused of attempting to bring 46 grams of meth to the Pilbara town has been denied bail.

Alexander Scott

Hockey starsCommentsPremiumHockey champions offer tips to Karratha locals

Aspiring hockey players had the chance to train with two of Australia’s best at a workshop in Karratha.

Alexander Scott

Nameless Jarndunmunha FestivalCommentsPremiumNameless Jarndunmunha fun is set to return

The biggest event on the Tom Price social calendar is set for an epic return this year after being cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19.

Caitlyn Watts

BCI MineralsCommentsPremiumPotash player commits to the Pilbara

An aspiring Pilbara potash player has opened a Karratha office as it seeks to launch the largest solar evaporation project in Australia.

Alexander Scott

AstrotourismCommentsPremiumAshburton reaches for the stars with astrotourism plan

A Pilbara council is aiming to combine the first hybrid eclipse visible in Australia for more than 1000 years with an emerging tourism industry to entice travellers to visit to the region.

Alexander Scott

Wangaba Roebourne Art GroupCommentsPremiumGroup’s strength & resilience on show with Wangaba

The enduring qualities of the longest running arts centre in Karratha is on display as part of a brand new exhibition.

Alexander Scott

PMDDCommentsPremiumKarratha mother raises awareness for PMDD

A Karratha mother is on a mission to raise awareness for a debilitating hormone-based mood disorder that took almost two decades to diagnose.

Caitlyn Watts

View NingalooCommentsPremiumSmooth sailing for new Exmouth tourism business

The only semi-submersible catamaran vessel in WA now has a new home in Exmouth.

Caitlyn Watts

FootballCommentsPremiumGreat rivalry marks return

The highly anticipated return of the North Pilbara Football League saw the Karratha Kats crush their cross-town rivals in a hard hitting game.

Alexander Scott

Anzac Day 2021CommentsPremiumAnzac Day services resume across the Pilbara

More than 1500 Karratha residents gathered at the Karratha Golf Club as the sun rose over Nickol Bay this morning to commemorate the Anzac spirit.

Caitlyn Watts

Record quarterPremiumLithium revival fuels Pilbara expansion plans

The Ken Brinsden-led miner has booked record quarterly production from its flagship Pilgangoora mine as prices for its battery-focused product improve significantly.

Stuart McKinnon

State call-upCommentsPremiumThe Pilbara juniors ready to represent WA rugby league

Eight junior rugby league players from the Pilbara will have the chance to play alongside the best WA has to offer after being named as part of the State side.

Alexander Scott

Kick up dustCommentsPremiumNorth West’s best riders race for motox glory

More than 100 of the North West’s best riders converged on Karratha to battle it out for supremacy in the opening round of the North West Championships.

Alexander Scott

WA BalletCommentsPremiumWA Ballet charms Pilbara kids

Karratha residents young and old were treated to a dance spectacular this month when the West Australian Ballet came to town.

Caitlyn Watts