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    No jab, no work for FIFOs as sector secures shots deal

  4. Artwork selectionsCommentsPremiumTanks draw on local support

  5. Export milestoneCommentsPremiumAmmonia milestone for Yara

WA musicSouthern rockers Grad Casual gear up for red dirt tour

The raucous trio have been busy in the studio producing new tracks and look forward to premiering their latest tune Spaced when they hit the red dirt in August.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

Training fundsCommentsPremiumFunding to cut costs for training

Chamber operations and project manager Sarah Booth said there was a big need for this funding.

Cheyanne Enciso

Toy rideCommentsPremiumHappy ending to bikers’ toy story

The ride, held on July 24, saw 43 riders take off from Point Samson Tavern and Wickham OB’s Club to the Dampier Mermaid to pick up toys and vouchers for people in need.

Alexander Scott

It’s “terrible”PremiumHard working drivers reveal house hunt struggle

Trucking couple Natalie Kascak and Nathan Tucker say the “terrible” housing situation in Hedland has made it hard to put down roots in the mining community as despite the Pilbara development boom.

Danielle Raffaele

FootballCommentsPremiumTeams look back as finals stage nearly set

With some teams looking to next year and others to the Holy Grail, Pilbara News chatted to each of the teams’ coaches about their 2021 season so far.

Cheyanne Enciso & Elliott Turner

Healing CountryPremiumNAIDOC celebrations continue in Roebourne

Held at the Ganalili Centre in Roebourne, the event saw the community get involved with face painting, damper and traditional food making, weaving workshops and storytelling.

Cheyanne Enciso

Festival funCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCommunity makes FeNaClNG a big hit

Named after iron (Fe), salt (NaCl) and natural gas (NG), the 48th FeNaClNG Festival saw crowds enjoying the atmosphere of the biggest community event on Karratha’s calendar.

Hydrogen clusterCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNew funding to help fuel hydrogen cluster

The cluster will provide a forum for the development of specialised expertise, services, resources, suppliers and skills that will assist future hydrogen hubs and large-scale projects in the region.

Art addictionCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumArt best therapy for Pilbara Jury Prize winner

For the local artist, his creative practice is worth more than just the accolades, including recently winning the coveted The Jury Art Prize and $10,000 for his sentimental portrait.

Hand them inCommentsPremiumWA Police launch statewide illegal gun amnesty

An estimated 250,000 long-arm and 10,000 handguns which are either unregistered or unable to be registered are believed to be in Australia, as well as prohibited accessories

Sam Jones

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Down the roadCommentsPremium
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Searipple food truck scene deserves support for success

At its height in 2018, the Dreamers Hill food truck scene was one of the best things about Karratha, writes Tom Zaunmayr. But times have changed, and change was needed

Tom Zaunmayr

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‘Grand theft’PremiumLife of luxury for bikie ‘nominee’ who dug up $500k

Two teenagers — including a Rebels bikie nominee — dug up $500,000 buried in a backyard then ‘squandered’ the cash on luxury items and a Crown hotel stay.

Shannon Hampton

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Schoolboy accused of sexually assaulting three girls

A 15-year-old Perth schoolboy is accused of sexually assaulting three female students, including a claim by one he indecently touched her in class while the teacher was present.

Briana Fiore & Daryna Zadvirna

Changing guardPremiumSpotlight on new wave of bikies looking to flex muscle

WA’s next generation of outlaw motorcycle gang members will be under more heat than ever when a proposal for Australia’s toughest bikie laws is taken to State Parliament next month.

Sarah Steger

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Missing personCommentsMissing teen last seen near Binningup

Police have raised concerns for the welfare of a teenager who was last seen yesterday morning dropping his sister off at school.

Kasper Johansen

Diggers & DealersCommentsPremiumDiggers & Dealers 2021: Nickel ripple has ‘em abuzz

Western Areas boss Dan Lougher has weighed in on the nickel buzz that has reverberated with predictions the climate is ripe for consolidation and infrastructural development

Jason Mennell

something’s fishyPremiumTrespass charge for Dalyellup rubbish tip trio

Capel police have charged three people from Dalyellup after an alleged trespassing incident at the town’s rubbish tip.

Jacinta Cantatore

Rate riseCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEsperance rate pain but capital gain

Shire of Esperance residents will be slugged with a 3 per cent rate rise in the Shire’s latest budget, but they can expect to see plenty of capital works and road improvements during the next year

homelessness crisisPremiumPremiumBunbury’s ‘tent city’ grows as housing supply dwindles

Members of Bunbury’s homeless community continue to camp out in force at a make-shift “tent city” in the CBD as the vulnerable group is left out in the cold with nowhere else to turn.

‘Very relieved’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSuburban ‘drug den’ gutted after years of trouble

A dilapidated house used as a drug den by squatters in the heart of Mandurah has been gutted by its frustrated owner — to the relief of long suffering neighbours.

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Ten out of tenThe West dominates nominations for press awards

The West has scooped 10 nominations in the annual national Mumbrella Publish Awards, including Brand of the Year and Editor of the Year as well two of the five finalist spots in Podcast of the Year.

Armed hold-upEden Hill handy mart robbed at knife-point

Two men wearing masks and armed with a knife robbed a small convenience store in Perth’s northern suburbs overnight.

Sarah Steger

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NATIONAL COVID UPDATEComments
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CommentsQueensland records ten new virus cases

Queensland has recorded ten new cases of coronavirus overnight, two of which have been infectious in the community. It comes as Victoria recorded four new cases, following a night of violent protests.

cult followingPremiumPremiumBudget buy: Iwanoff home in Rivervale hits the market

Built in 1963, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom home includes a bar where the cult architect would enjoy a drink with friends.

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PERTH GF?CommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumAFL asks WA Government for grand final at Optus plan

The AFL has requested the WA Government draw up contingency plans to stage the grand final and finals matches at Optus Stadium.

Reno plansCommentsPremiumEagles champ sets up new nest in enemy territory

Brad Sheppard has ditched Ardross to create a new life with his partner in East Fremantle. But the defender has his work cut out, with the Federation-style property requiring a stack of renovations.

Kim Macdonald