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New lease on lifeExmouth makers’ sessions to encourage repurposing, recycling

From learning how to sew to exploring sustainable living, Exmouth locals will be encouraged to repurpose and recycle at several makers’ sessions over January and February.

Cheyanne Enciso

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Carnarvon’s comebackCommentsPremium
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Carnarvon to party as Cleo and family return to normality

Christmas in Carnarvon will be celebrated like never before after the embattled Gascoyne town continues its recovery from the frantic search to find little Cleo Smith

Steve Butler

Camp proposalPremiumDevelopers sought for Exmouth workers camp

Plans for a workforce accommodation facility 500m from Exmouth’s town centre have moved forward, with the State Government announcing it is seeking submissions to acquire Crown land and build a facility.

Alexander Scott

Regional traineeshipsGrants to bolster Exmouth, Tom Price vocational training

Exmouth and Tom Price are among several regional communities set to benefit from the latest round of the State Government’s regional traineeship program grants.

Cheyanne Enciso

Total eclipsePremiumExmouth plans key move for 2023 eclipse tourist influx

The total solar eclipse will be visible from the North West Cape on April 20, 2023 and will be the first time in more than 1000 years a total eclipse has been visible from Australia.

Alexander Scott

Workers’ unitsPremium5.8ha site key to Exmouth worker accommodation crisis

A 5.8ha lot just 500m from the centre of town has been backed by the Shire of Exmouth to be a key part of the solution to Exmouth’s accommodation crisis.

Alexander Scott

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Hot home summerPremium
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Aircon policy leaves govt tenants hot under collar

While holes created to fit air-conditioning units have been a standard inclusion in WA public housing properties since 1990, air-conditioning units themselves are not

Mia Burgess

Local flavourPremiumInside the foodie boom reshaping Exmouth

For decades Exmouth has been a global hit for its whale shark swims and ocean paradise, but back on dry land there was not much to keep you occupied. As Grace Hendry found, that is no longer the case

Grace Hendry

Learn to drivePremiumState Govt’s move to boost remote drivers licence help

The Driving Access and Equity pilot program was formed in response to a lack of access to driving services, instructors and eligible vehicles

Grace Hendry

Beach worksCommentsPremium$320,000 Town Beach widening project begins

Works on a $320,000 project to widen Exmouth’s Town Beach with 25,000 cubic metres of sand has started.

Alexander Scott

Big opportunityCommentsPremiumMeg ‘over the moon’ with Scarborough go-ahead, BHP merger

Woodside Petroleum and BHP have announced the development go-ahead for a $16.5 billion Scarborough gas project off north-west WA, which will create thousands of jobs according to Woodside chief Meg O’Neill.

Sean Smith

Vax messagePremiumFive-week blitz to boost Aboriginal vaccine rate

The program, Keeping Culture Safe and Strong, was announced by the State Government at the Karratha Health Campus on Friday

Alexander Scott

Town’s divisive issuePremiumEPA calls for public submissions on Gascoyne Gateway

The State’s environmental watchdog is calling for public submissions on a controversial deep water port off the Exmouth coast.

Alexander Scott

Green energyPremiumNation’s ‘hottest town’ to be powered by solar

Residents in one of Australia’s hottest towns will soon have access to more rooftop solar energy after construction of a battery energy storage system was completed.

Alexander Scott

Vital contributionsCommentsPremiumEmployers recognised for supporting staff volunteers

The vital contributions of 10 Pilbara employers in their support of fire and emergency volunteers have been acknowledged at this year’s DFES Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards.

Cheyanne Enciso

Helping handPremiumNew toolkit helping renters know tenancy rules

The toolkit incorporates visual art, plain language and storytelling to reach Aboriginal people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Sam Jones

‘Hallelujah’Planned vigil turns into celebration of Cleo’s return home

Carnarvon’s Church of Christ was supposed to have held a vigil for Cleo Smith on Sunday, instead dozens of community members gathered to celebrate her ‘miraculous’ return home.

Daryna Zadvirna

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‘No idea’Premium
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Neighbour opens up on living next door to accused kidnapper

The duplex neighbour of the man accused of kidnapping Cleo Smith has told of his unusual behaviour in the weeks he was alleged to have held her captive.

Shannon Hampton

‘Never lost hope’VideoChopper pilot sky high over Cleo’s safe return

A helicopter pilot who spent hours searching for Cleo Smith has described the heartstopping moment he found out she had been found alive.

Brianna Dugan

RecapCLEO: Watch me while I fall asleep, Mummy

Cleo has spent her first night back with her mum after a harrowing 18-day search. Stay up-to-date as the latest developments on her disappearance and rescue are revealed. RECAP THE DAY’S EVENTS

Miriam Fisher

Diaper DerbyCommentsPremiumExmouth brewery hosts third Diaper Derby

The Melbourne Cup is known as the race that stops the nation, but last Tuesday , a different race brought Exmouth to a halt.

Alexander Scott

Increasing female participationPremiumGender-neutral changerooms to level sport playing field

New gender-neutral changerooms will level the playing field for women’s sport in Exmouth with an aim to increase social interaction and inclusion.

Cheyanne Enciso

‘Absolute privilege’VideoWA’s top cop meets ‘brave’ Cleo and her parents

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson has described the beautiful moment he met little Cleo Smith and saw her back in her mother’s arms for the first time in 18 days.

Daryna Zadvirna

‘Beautiful’VideoMum reveals first insight into Cleo’s state of mind

Cleo Smith’s relieved mum Ellie has given the first insight into how her little girl is feeling this morning after last night’s dramatic rescue following 18 days apart.

Miriam Fisher