In the Pilbara, where access to mental health support is often scarce, Fern Van Beek has been recognised for her efforts in championing women’s wellbeing.
Madelin Hayes
Health authorities are urging residents and visitors in the East Pilbara to be on the lookout for symptoms of measles after two locally acquired cases visited the region.
Karratha could soon welcome its first dedicated large-format retail precinct, featuring household names like Bunnings and BCF, in a major shake-up to the city’s shopping scene.
A strong showing at the 2025 Australian Championships has secured 16-year-old swimmer Yani Davis a place in the highly regarded WA Performance Pathway Program.
The West Pilbara Junior Football League launched into the WA Country Football Colts Championships with high hopes, returning to the competition for the first time in 15 years.
South West have retained their title as the kings of country football, beating Peel by 19 points in the Country Championships division one grand final at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.
Josh Kempton
Peel and South West will face off in the division one grand final of football’s Country Championships after both teams won three of their four games through the pool stage.
Peel have extended their dominance over the colts division of football’s country championships, defeating South West by 26 points in the division one grand final
After seven years at the helm of animal rescue group Saving Animals from Euthanasia (SAFE) Karratha, branch coordinator Elichia Cervellin is stepping down.
The City of Karratha has locked in support for two advocacy motions, now heading to the Federal Government for consideration.
Chris Lewinski was named last one standing at the 2025 Red Dirt Backyard Ultra, outlasting 84 determined runners in the Pilbara marathon.
It was a weekend of powerhouse performances in round 10 of the North Pilbara Football League, with the Dampier Sharks, Karratha Falcons and Karratha Kats all delivering statement wins.
The City of Karratha is moving forward with a significant housing project in Baynton by approving the purchase of land for the development of 37 new townhouses and apartments.
The community of Roebourne (Ieramugadu) came together at the Old Reserve to celebrate the Old People’s Birthday, an annual event that honours elders who were historically assigned the birthday of July 1.
One of the flagship campaigns to re-unionise the Pilbara’s lucrative iron ore mines has hit a roadblock after the unions had to make an embarrassing admission.
Adrian Rauso
Belmont-based NRW has added another Rio Tinto contract to the books, this time worth $167 million at the mining giant’s Brockman Syncline 1 development.
Simone Grogan
Late-night study sessions could soon be on the cards for students within the City of Karratha, as the council considers launching a trial for a 24/7 library.
A long-stalled housing project in Karratha is finally moving forward, with council approving key steps for the Mulataga Land Development, more than a decade after initial plans were lodged
The City of Karratha has officially adopted its 10-year council plan, setting a direction for 2025 to 2035
In a proud moment for the Pilbara, Daisy Pilsworth of Paraburdoo has been elected youth premier for the 2025 Y WA Youth Parliament.
The Rural, Regional, Remote Women’s Network of West Australia is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary of championing rural, regional, and remote women across the state in 2026.
Georgia Campion
Member for Durack Melissa Price has slammed upcoming changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning the reforms will hurt regional WA.
Natasha Clark
An outstanding WA environmental approval needed to turn a major Pilbara gold find into a top-five mine in Australia has been secured by new owner Northern Star Resources.
It was fashion, fun and fast-paced racing at its finest as the Nor West Jockey Club came alive for ladies day.
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