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WAFES AwardsPremiumPilbara volunteers take home four wins from WAFES Awards

The Pilbara was well represented at the 2024 Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services Awards with four rescuers from the outback region taking home the win. 

Cain Andrews

Regional WAPremiumFifty regional graduates honoured for academic achievements

Fifty regional students were honoured by the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres at a September 6 ceremony at the Red Earths Art Precinct for their achievement in completing their qualifications. 

Natasha Clark

Regional WAPremiumDerby Man charged over fatal collision near Roebourne

A Derby man has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal head-on collision on the North West Coastal Highway in the Pilbara region on Wednesday evening.

Natasha Clark

Ready Set GrowPremiumReady Set Grow winners announced

Dianne Lockett has been announced as the winner of Karratha’s Ready Set Grow for 2024 with her spectacular garden described by judges as a “ breathtaking tropical haven”. 

Cain Andrews

Special electionPremiumEight candidates announced for special election

The candidates for the Karratha special election set for October 17 have been announced, with eight residents putting their hands up and vying for a spot on the council.

Cain Andrews

Regional WAPremiumVariety WA’s first Big Electric Adventure visits the Pilbara

A Tesla-driving duo have successfully completed an ambitious journey across some of Australia’s most remote regions after visiting Pilbara organisations they’ve supported along the way.

Katya Minns

regional WAPremiumFirst responders to DV receive additional training

In a significant effort to improve support for victims of family and domestic violence in the Pilbara, a series of specialised training workshops are set to be launched in the coming months. 

Natasha Clark

Onslow’s water futurePremiumDesalination plant on the way for Onslow

Onslow will be the site of regional WA’s first desalination plant under a $94 million program by the Cook Government and Water Corporation with the facility set to be completed in 2026. 

Cain Andrews

Regional WAPremiumRoebourne prisoners build bike racks for school

Newly built bike racks at Pannawonica School have not only benefited students, but increased the self- esteem of the prisoners from Roebourne Work Camp who manufactured them. 

Natasha Clark

Two Birders, Two Bikes, One SchoolPremiumTeen duo cycle across Australia to raise funds for school

Two teens have passed through the Pilbara as they spend their gap year cycling around Australia fundraising for a school in Timor-Leste while identifying 700 bird species. 

Katya Minns

Mountain biking PremiumKarratha Mountain Bike Club holds six-hour endurance race

The Karratha Mountain Bike Club held its annual 6 Hour endurance race last month, drawing 72 riders. 

Cain Andrews

significant increase PremiumPilbara DAMA sees increase in childcare workers

The Pilbara Designated Area Management Agreement has seen significant increase in the number of childcare workers in Karratha, helping to squash the desperate need for childcare placings in the region.

Cain Andrews

Regional WA PremiumWest Intercourse Island gains cultural preservation

West Intercourse Island has been officially transferred to the Dampier Archipelago island reserves network.

Natasha Clark

Regional WAPremiumSt John WA Karratha sub centre honoured with top gong

The St John WA Karratha sun centre has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony as the best in the State for the team’s strong growth and service to the Pilbara community

Katya Minns

Out of the waterCommentsShark alert at WA beach as dead whale attracts predators

A shark warning has been issued for the Pilbara coast with a whale carcass attracting predators to a popular beach near Karratha.

Troy de Ruyter

Football PremiumKarratha Kats through to women’s grand final

The Karratha Kats have booked their ticket to the North Pilbara Football League women’s grand final after defeating the Dampier Sharks in a dominant display at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

Regional WAMissing man arrives back at boat ramp after marine search

A marine search off Dampier in the Pilbara region has been suspended after locating missing man Kevin Cunningham and his vessel on Monday afternoon. 

Natasha Clark

Football PremiumDampier Sharks claim spot in grand final

The Dampier Sharks have claimed their spot in the grand final after taking down the Karratha Falcons in the qualifying final at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

Health PremiumKarratha council extends health worker housing scheme

The City of Karratha has opted to continue a local housing scheme to help attract primary healthcare workers to the rural centre for another year despite a review finding it had little effect. 

Cain Andrews

Regional WAPremiumPilbara animal welfare groups receive funding boost

Animal welfare groups across the Pilbara have received a $1.1 million funding boost to assist a range of not-for-profit support activities, including reducing veterinarian costs for pet owners. 

Katya Minns

Arts and CulturePremiumCossack Art Awards spotlight Pilbara emerging artists

Yvonne Brooks has been honoured with the 2024 Cossack Art Awards People’s Choice award, and Serafina Amayah Tawse has emerged as the overall winner for the competition’s children’s category. 

Natasha Clark

Regional WAPremiumNewman locals selected for Kokoda Trail leadership program

Seven Newman locals have been handpicked to take on Papua New Guinea’s gruelling Kokoda Trail as part of a challenging but empowering leadership program.

Katya Minns

HealthCommentsPremiumGround-breaking eye research changing lives in Pilbara

Eyes are known as the windows to the soul — but with the help of ground-breaking artificial intelligence tools being pioneered in WA’s Pilbara, they can also provide a window to people’s health.

Bethany Hiatt

Regional WAPremiumCook Government re-launches SBDC

The Cook Government is re-launching a free advisory service for regional businesses across Western Australia, including in Karratha and Port Hedland. 

Natasha Clark