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mining contractPremiumKerman awarded ore storage contract

A $60 million contract for the construction of a new 284m-long ore storage facility at Onslow’s Port of Ashburton has been awarded to Kerman Contracting.

Alexander Scott

Hospital redevelopmentPremiumNew Newman Health Service emergency department opens doors

The emergency department of the new $61.4 million Newman Health Service has officially opened after stage one works reached practical completion last month.

Alexander Scott

Heavy rainfallCommentsFlood warning issued for parts of WA’s Pilbara coast

A flood warning has been issued for parts of the Pilbara coast in West Australia’s northwest with heavy rain forecast across the region.

Tim Dornin

SoftballPremiumWickham on top of West Pilbara Softball Association Carnival

Teams from across the Pilbara descended on Windy Ridge Oval for a softball carnival to battle it out and see who was the best.

Alexander Scott

Volunteer weekPremiumPilbara volunteers share experiences for volunteer week

From helping out at car accidents and during cyclones to providing lifesaving support during an emergency, volunteers around the Pilbara are always there lending a helping hand.

Alexander Scott

‘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

Carnival funCarnival fun to return with the Spinifex Spree

Hedland’s favourite carnival event will be back with a bang this year, bringing the thrills of the carnival to the Pilbara town.

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

artPremiumPublic art submissions open for Hedland’s Portside Markets

Artists statewide are being asked to submit designs for an original artwork to be featured at Port Hedland’s Portside district.

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