Spudshed founder and WA produce icon Tony Galati was spotted strolling the aisles of Karratha supermarkets this week, quietly scoping out the local grocery scene.
Madelin Hayes
Western Australia’s fisheries scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of the ocean thanks to new camera technology.
In a powerful display of endurance, the Karratha Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service completed a 24-hour relay over the weekend, raising awareness and funds for mental health.
Nationals WA leader Shane Love says the Pilbara is not getting “the fair share it deserves”, calling for attention to key issues including housing, child care and infrastructure.
It was a weekend of confident wins in round 13 of the North Pilbara Football League, as the Dampier Sharks, Karratha Falcons and Karratha Kats all came away with impressive victories.
After only six months of operation, Milky Lane Karratha is closing its doors.
A young calf rescued by a Karratha local is making a speedy recovery from the comfort of a suburban backyard.
A 13-year-old boy from Tom Price is proving that age is no barrier to business or generosity.
Hockey has returned to Karratha following a break over the school holidays, with a fast-paced, back-and-forth match between local rivals, Panthers and Tigers.
Women with high-risk pregnancies in the Pilbara and Kimberley are set to receive a boost in care, thanks to a telehealth project rolling out across the regions.
While the Sugarbird Lady’s Mooney aircraft is set to fly into Broome in August, volunteers from the RAAFA’s Aviation Heritage Museum have been working to breathe new life into another one of her aircrafts.
Cain Andrews
Despite the latest figures charting international tourism show spending in the Kimberley and Pilbara is down, operators say there is still every cause for cheer amid a gangbuster season.
Laura Newell
Karratha is set to welcome a major retail boost, with a large-format shopping precinct officially approved for development in Gap Ridge.
The City of Karratha has approved its 2025-26 annual budget, allocating $169 million in spending across housing, infrastructure, community services and environmental initiatives.
The Roebourne Rodeo is less than a week out, bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to the town.
The FeNaClNG Festival made a triumphant return to Karratha over the weekend, drawing huge crowds to Bulgarra Oval for two days of entertainment and community fun.
Former Australian Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett recently visited the West Pilbara, hosting netball clinics across Karratha, Pannawonica and Wickham for juniors and seniors.
Two women from the Karratha area have been recognised in this year’s WA Training Awards for going above and beyond in their chosen field, being selected as two of 43 finalists.
Road safety in Port Hedland will receive a boost as part of the State Government’s 2025-26 Black Spot Program, in an effort to save lives.
The City of Karratha has approved a revised masterplan for Kevin Richards Memorial Oval, bringing long-awaited upgrades to one of the region’s key sporting hubs.
The City of Karratha has voted to move forward with the proposed Bulgarra apartment complex following a review of public submissions that revealed a majority were against the project.
The Kimberley has recorded a decline in GPs despite the number of doctors working across rural and remote WA surpassing the 1000 mark for the first time.
Melissa Pedelty
Lacing up for a cause, Karratha runners and steady strollers came together for the biggest Chevron City to Surf for Activ turnout in a decade.
SAFE Karratha has received a much-needed vehicle upgrade to continue its life-saving work rescuing animals across the Pilbara.
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