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Got mail?PremiumMail bungle blamed for low East Pilbara council vote

Mr Middleton, who was catapulted into the role following Lynne Craigie’s resignation this year, retained attracted the second highest vote count behind long-serving councillor Anita Grace.

Tom Zaunmayr

Come-from -behindPremiumLast-innings blitz helps Sharks down Pirates

The Pirates’ pitchers had the Sharks’ number early, preventing their opponents from getting on the scoreboard for the first three innings

Tom Zaunmayr

Feminine bodyPremiumIndian community gathers to celebrate Navaratri

Navaratri — which translates to nine nights — is dedicated to worshipping the feminine side of Hindu mythology

Tom Zaunmayr

Mayoral mandatePremiumHuge win gives Carter chance to turn vision to reality

Having been catapulted into the role in 2020 following four years of turmoil in Port Hedland’s council, Saturday night’s count finally gave the incumbent mayor the chance to put his plan into action

Tom Zaunmayr

Rent a carPremiumFleet transportations expand in Karratha, Hedland

Two Aboriginal corporations have teamed up in the Pilbara to create and source options for fleet transportation across WA.

Cheyanne Enciso

Season openerPremiumDavies leads with bat, ball as Souths down Miners

The Miners won the toss and elected to bat first, and signs were promising early as openers Taurean Williams (25) and Razi Zain (9) got off to a confident start

Tom Zaunmayr

iron oreCommentsPremiumThroughput increases three per cent for Pilbara Ports

The Pilbara Ports Authority reported a three per cent increase of its throughput last month compared to the previous year.

Alexander Scott

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opinion
Eye opener
opinion
Changes needed to improve Kimberley NDIS delivery

My listening tour to the Kimberley two weeks ago was full of highlights. But there were moments of deep frustration for me, too, writes Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds

Highest priorityPremiumVaccination disability hubs to launch in the Pilbara

All NDIS participants aged 12 years and over and their carers are eligible to receive the Pfizer or Moderna Spikevax vaccine.

Cheyanne Enciso

Info soughtPremiumPilbara cops say ‘put up signs’ to deter ram raiders

Port Hedland police are urging local businesses to not keep any cash on the premises after a popular family-owned business suffered thousands of dollars in damage in a ram raid overnight.

Sam Jones

vaccine blitzPremiumMass vaccination hubs to launch in Pilbara

Mass vaccination clinics offering walk-in Pfizer jabs to anyone over 12 years old will be launched across the Pilbara in an effort to bolster slow vaccination rates in the region.

Alexander Scott

Prepare nowPremiumPre-Christmas cyclone warning for North West

The Bureau of Meteorology released its tropical cyclone outlook for 2021-22 which shows a 60 per cent chance of an above-average number of tropical cyclones in waters off the North West coast.

Alexander Scott

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The West Australian exclusive
It’s the RFNDISPremium
The West Australian exclusive
RFDS called on for outback WA NDIS support

In a meeting between Federal NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds and RFDS health service delivery general manager Damien Whitham, options were canvassed to bring the RFDS into the NDIS service delivery fold.

Tom Zaunmayr

Bravery awardPremiumBroken toes & jagged rocks: how hero saved his mate

The New South Wales resident was on a working holiday in Perth and went on a fishing trip with two friends in October 2020 in the Pilbara, where he met Tania Casotti.

Elliott Turner

Aiming highPremiumBright future ahead for Pilbara, Kimberley Girl winners

Spirits were high as finalists took the the stage full of confidence as they modelled fashionable fits, answered questions, and shared their hopes and dreams for the future

Grace Hendry

GolfPremiumHedland golf comp pays tribute to former club member

A stableford competition was held at the Port Hedland Golf Club on Saturday, in memory of Laurie Fairclough and Gary Brookes and Janice Bentley were the best performers

Elliott Turner

MotocrossPremiumRound four of motocross rolls into Hedland

The Port Hedland Motocross Club hosted round four of the club points round competition on Saturday at the Pippingarra track where Josh Rhoades and Archie Freegard notched up victories

Elliott Turner

SoccerPremiumHedland’s junior soccer stars take home cup

Hedland’s junior soccer under 13s side took home the premiership in Perth’s Country Week in September at Yokine Reserve, where more than 900 junior players competed from across the region

Elliott Turner

Out of pocketPremiumCreditors owed millions as Pilbara builder collapses

MJW Building was last week placed into voluntary administration with insolvency firm Cor Cordis put in charge of preparing a report to creditors

Elliott Turner

Funds welcomedPremiumFed Govt’s cash injection to drought-proof the north

Interim Hub Director Jed Matz welcomed the funding, and said northern WA and the NT had been calling for increased capacity in agricultural research, extension and adoption for some time

Meeting community needsPremiumBowl section of South Hedland skate park reopens

The main bowl section reopened for the first time since May on October 4 and will be open during the day.

Elliott Turner

town upgradesPremiumSouth Hedland to undergo renovations

A commons area will be built on South Hedland’s Hamilton Road to improve the streetscape, shade and usability of the town centre’s entrance

Elliott Turner

Good causePremiumRaising awareness for congenital heart disease

A Karratha mother has spoken about the impact of congenital heart disease and encouraged West Australians to register for the annual Heartkids Two Feet and a Heartbeat charity walk this month.

Cheyanne Enciso

BaseballPremiumBaseball returns to Hedland

After going strong for more than 40 years, the Hedland baseball season takes off again on Friday October 15 with an A-grade double header at Marie Marland Reserve.

Elliott Turner