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‘Doing it for all Australians’PremiumHedland council to sue McGowan Government over vax mandates

A Pilbara council is set to take the WA Government to the Supreme Court to challenge the State’s ongoing vaccination mandates.

Sam Jones

FootballPremiumKats, Wickham and Sharks extend their winning form in NPFL

Wickham Wolves showed off their class in round four of the North Pilbara Football League with a resounding 51-point victory over Karratha Falcons off the back of a five-goal haul by Tom Higgins.

Alexander Scott

UpgradePremiumWorks begin on new first-class facilities

Construction of the $31.7 million upgrade to the Karratha Senior High School has commenced with works expected to be completed mid next year.

Alexander Scott

NetballPremiumKats, Falcons win in Karratha Netball Association round two

Karratha Kats surged past Tequiras Div 1 in an action-packed game at the Karratha Leisureplex for round two of the Karratha Netball Association season.

Alexander Scott

Out of control partyPremiumTwo officers injured while investigating a noise complaint

Two police officers have been injured and taken to hospital after attempting to investigate a noise complaint in Wickham.

Alexander Scott

Pony clubPremiumKarratha’s Bella Pearce part of the WA State Dressage Squad

A young Karratha rider has been selected for the State Dressage team for Pony Club WA on the back of a stellar 2021 season.

Alexander Scott

NetballPremiumWANL grand final rematch coming to Karratha Leisureplex

Netball fans in Karratha are set for two action-packed days when some of the State’s top players descend on the town for round four of the WA Netball League.

Alexander Scott

Documentary PremiumSAFE hard work showcased in Take Me Home premiere

A six-part documentary showcasing the inspiring work of Saving Animals From Euthanasia has premiered on national television.

Alexander Scott

State BudgetPremiumPilbara projects receive boost in 2022 State Budget

Health, infrastructure and tourism are among the big winners for the Pilbara in the 2022/23 State Budget handed down by Premier Mark McGowan on Thursday afternoon.

Alexander Scott

Golden JubileePremiumAshburtons’ golden jubilee to feature The Choirboys concert

The Shire of Ashburtons’ highly anticipated golden jubilee has received an injection of rock and roll with Australian music royalty The Choirboys set to rock Onslow as part of the celebrations.

Alexander Scott

On the roadPilbara’s Warlu Way added to top 100 Australian road trips

A nearly 3000km road trip through the picturesque Pilbara landscape has been named as one of the top 100 road trips in Australia.

Alexander Scott

shippingPPA throughput dips by 3 per cent for April

Throughput for the Pilbara Ports Authority has dipped by 3 per cent compared with April last year with a monthly total of 59.1 million tonnes. 

Alexander Scott

Childcare crisisPremiumDay care crisis leaves single mother-of-three in limbo

Broome mother Uweinna Albert has revealed her struggles in securing a day care placement for her son Keefe, having to wait in limbo on local day care centres waiting lists for up to 12 months.

Cain Andrews

New CEOPremiumPKKP Corporation appoints new chief executive

The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation has a new chief executive at the helm with 35 years experience in the professional services industry.

Alexander Scott

Cost of livingPremiumPilbara residents struggling with cost of living

A Pilbara town struggling with a service worker shortage could get worse before it gets better with locals struggling with increasing rental prices and the rising cost of living in the isolated region.

Alexander Scott

NetballPremiumTequiras secure round one win over Blades in KNA winter comp

Tequiras have kicked off the Karratha Netball Association winter season with a 28-point victory over Blades in an action-packed contest at the Karratha Leisureplex.

Alexander Scott

FootballRovers down Falcons in NPFL round three clash

A gutsy Port Hedland Rovers downed Karratha Falcons by 13 points at Colin Matheson Oval in round three of the North Pilbara Football League season.

Alexander Scott

FootballKats, Hedland win in NPFLW round three

Karratha Kats showed their class against Dampier Sharks to remain unbeaten this season after securing a 21-point victory at Windy Ridge Oval.

Alexander Scott

Wickham Wolves bared their fangs in a 100-point thrashing of the visiting South Hedland Swans in round three of the North Pilbara Football League.Wickham Wolves maul South Hedland Swans by 100 points

Wickham Wolves bared their fangs in a 100-point thrashing of the visiting South Hedland Swans in round three of the North Pilbara Football League.

Alexander Scott

Budget ResponsePremiumDerby leader wants support for parents of young offenders

The $40.4 million juvenile crime package has received a mixed response across the Kimberley community, with some claiming the Government is failing to address the core-issue behind youth crime in the region. 

Jane Murphy

BoxingPremiumCoffin wins big at Karratha Fight Night

Boxers from Perth to Broome travelled to Karratha to battle it out at the Raiders Boxing Club’s Fight Night VIII.

Alexander Scott

Pilbara talentPremiumArtists celebrated at Dampier Art Awards

The talent and creativity of local artists was celebrated at the Dampier Art Awards presentation evening.

Alexander Scott

Show some respectPremiumRoebourne police, Elders call for respect

Roebourne police are calling on residents and visitors to show respect to the local elders after two massive out of control gatherings in the town recently.

Alexander Scott

New apprenticesPremiumWoodside welcomes 32 new apprentices and trainees to academy

An oil and gas powerhouse has welcomed 32 new apprentices and trainees to its Karratha-based Production Training Academy.

Alexander Scott