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Solar EclipsePremiumAshburton Shire calls for Government Eclipse investment

As the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions prepare for a once in a lifetime solar eclipse, one shire will be supported by about $21 million in State Government funds while another has been left in the dust

Alexander Scott

Beer taxPremium$15 dollar pints expected as beer tax increases

Beer lovers and publicans have slammed the increase on beer tax which would see the average price for a pint rise to $15.

Alexander Scott & Cheyenne Enciso

Right a wrongExmouth Freemasons replace local’s stolen mobility scooter

The Exmouth Freemasons has donated a mobility scooter to a local man after his previous one was stolen and torched last month.

Alexander Scott

Fishing blitzDPIRD Ningaloo blitz finds 28 recreational fishing offences

A blitz by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development uncovered 28 recreational fishing offences and two commercial fishing offences in the Ningaloo Marine Park in an eight-day period.

Alexander Scott

Local governmentNW councils back amendments to local government reform

Pilbara and Gascoyne councils have backed amendments to the State Government’s contentious local government reforms that would result in small local governments losing less council members.

Alexander Scott

Fuel hikePremiumFuel’s gold as petrol prices soar

Pilbara residents continue to feel the pinch at the bowser, with fuel prices more than 65c per litre higher than they were in July last year.

Alexander Scott

Bowling with BradPremiumHoggy to visit Karratha to break down mental health stigma

Cricket legend Brad Hogg is set to bowl over Karratha locals during a visit to promote positive messages around mental health this month. 

Alexander Scott

By-electionGascoyne Pastoralist contests North West Central by-election

The race for the North West Central seat is officially on after the Liberals announced their candidate to contest the upcoming by-election.

Alexander Scott

GymnasticsInaugural Karratha Invitational Gymnastics Competition a hit

An inaugural gymnastics competition held recently in the Pilbara had budding gymnasts from Exmouth and Karratha compete to see who was the best.

Alexander Scott

waterwisePremiumShire of Exmouth named a waterwise council

The Shire of Exmouth has been named a waterwise council with the local government on target to reduce its water use by 24 million litres this year.

Alexander Scott

Two hurtCommentsPremiumTwo airlifted after freak wave smashes boat off WA

A dramatic rescue has unfolded near a remote island off the coast of Carnarvon after a big wave slammed into a boat, leaving two passengers needing to be airlifted to Perth with serious injuries.

Michael Traill & Shannon Hampton

Supporting familiesPremiumEaton childcare funds as WA faces critical staff shortages

A childcare centre in Eaton is among 14 from around the State to receive funding aimed at attracting and retaining staff in regional WA, as shortages grip the State.

Jacinta Cantatore

ArtquestExmouth’s top art awards are back for 2022

Exmouth’s most prestigious art awards are back, with locals and artists across Australia called on to enter their work in ArtQuest 2022.

Alexander Scott

Local governmentPremiumFormer shire president among candidates for special election

The former Exmouth shire president who guided the local government in the wake of a corruption scandal is one of three candidates to have thrown their hat in the ring for the upcoming extraordinary election.

Alexander Scott

Reef at riskPremiumNew study finds Ningaloo coral at risk in warming ocean

The coral in the picturesque world-heritage listed Ningaloo Marine Park are more at risk of losing diversity because of climate change compared to those in the Kimberley according to a new study

Alexander Scott

Live musicPremiumFrothing over musical line-up

One of Exmouth’s top breweries is bringing a slew of musical heavyweights to the town from the bluesey roots of Xavier Rudd to Mama Kin.

Alexander Scott

New resortPremiumProposed $85million Ningaloo Resort open for public comment

A proposal to transform the Exmouth Caravan Park at the foot of Vlamingh Head into an $85 million sustainable world-class resort is open for public comment.

Alexander Scott

Reading challengePremiumExmouth youngster wins prize in Premier’s Reading Challenge

A young avid reader from Exmouth has won a prize to go swimming with whale sharks as part of the Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Alexander Scott

Mental healthPremiumSheppard to visit Exmouth to raise mental health awareness

Retired West Coast Eagles player Brad Sheppard will visit Exmouth to discuss with locals the importance of positive mental health and his career in the AFL.

Alexander Scott

Bike track thrillsPremiumNew Exmouth Bike Park officially opened

More than 80 riders of all ages tested the new Exmouth bike park at its opening.

Alexander Scott

Tourism gongsPremiumKarratha, Exmouth finalists for top tourism town award

The picturesque coastal town of Exmouth and rugged Pilbara city Karratha have been named as finalists in a top tourism town award.

Alexander Scott

‘Hectic experience’PremiumSevere weather traps family between two rivers in Gascoyne

An idyllic camping trip turned into an adventure to remember when a severe weather system trapped three families at Amherst Point in the Gascoyne.

Alexander Scott

Beach cleanPremiumExmouth’s surfers clean up Wobiri beach

A group of avid surfers in Exmouth took part in a clean up of Wobiri beach to give back to the beach that has given them so much.

Alexander Scott

unlawful catchPremiumCarnarvon fisherman cops hefty fine for huge illegal haul

A Carnarvon fisherman has been slapped with a hefty fine and ordered to hand in his boat after he illegally caught crabs and hundreds of water snails in the Gascoyne River.

Kellie Balaam