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Jayden Windlass has risen through the ranks at Odyssey Marine in Port Hedland, from trainee deckhand to vessel master.

NAIDOC WEEK PremiumJayden Windlass charts a new course for Indigenous mariners

A young Indigenous mariner from South Australia is making waves in Port Hedland’s maritime industry, becoming a role model for a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander seafarers.

Madelin Hayes

Carol Williams holds up her award with pride next to Shire of East Pilbara president Anthony Middleton and Shire of East Pilbara chief executive Steven Harding.

NAIDOC BALL PremiumNAIDOC Ball highlights East Pilbara achievers

It was a night of elegance, pride and powerful storytelling as guests dressed to impress at the annual NAIDOC ball, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal people.

Madelin Hayes

Dampier Sharks vs Port Hedland Rovers at Windy Ridge Oval, round 10.

NPFL PremiumFalcons, Sharks and Kats dominate in NPFL round 10

It was a weekend of powerhouse performances in round 10 of the North Pilbara Football League, with the Dampier Sharks, Karratha Falcons and Karratha Kats all delivering statement wins.

Madelin Hayes

Dorothy Watene, Taliyah Williams, Sammi Ryder and Tahtiana Ryder.

COMMUNITY HUBPremiumNew hub launches in Newman to support youth and families

A vibrant new space designed to support young people and their families has officially opened in Newman — offering a holistic approach to school attendance and community outreach

Madelin Hayes

Senior Ngarluma elder David Walker with his family at the Old People's Birthday, Ieramugadu.

OLD PEOPLE’S BIRTHDAYPremiumRoebourne honours elders on the Old People’s Birthday

The community of Roebourne (Ieramugadu) came together at the Old Reserve to celebrate the Old People’s Birthday, an annual event that honours elders who were historically assigned the birthday of July 1. 

Madelin Hayes

Tween Club offers up activities for kids aged 8-12.

Tween Club a hit with Hedland families PremiumTween Club a hit at Hedland libraries

A program designed to engage children aged 8-12 has gained strong momentum in Hedland, targeting a demographic often overlooked in community events. 

Madelin Hayes

The Fortescue funding will be put towards STEAM programs and ehancements to the school's technology hub.

SCHOOL FUNDINGPremiumFortescue invests $600,000 in Hedland Senior High School

Fortescue has committed $600,000 over the next three years to Hedland Senior High School, backing a dynamic suite of educational programs

Madelin Hayes

Anjie Brook, Khyanne Thomas, Lee Mead and Michelle Champion at the Child and Parent Centre South Hedland 10th birthday celebration.

COMMUNITY IMPACT PremiumChild and Parent Centre South Hedland marks decade of impact

Western Australia’s first Child and Parent Centre has marked a major milestone, celebrating 10 years of supporting local families in the Pilbara.

Madelin Hayes

Melissa 'Millie' Milligan, Louise O'Neill, Debra Pearce, Ellen Smith, Fleur Thompson, Elizabeth Brennan, and Naomi Evans.

Celebrating Regional WomenPremiumRRR Network gearing up to celebrate 30th anniversary in 2026

The Rural, Regional, Remote Women’s Network of West Australia is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary of championing rural, regional, and remote women across the state in 2026.

Georgia Campion

Durack MHR Melissa Price.

Regional WAPrice slams NDIS reforms, warns of harm to Regional WA

Member for Durack Melissa Price has slammed upcoming changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning the reforms will hurt regional WA.

Natasha Clark

Karratha Kats' Luke Tunstead under pressure from Sharks' Lance Jungine.

NPFL PremiumNPFL: Karratha Kats dominate Dampier Sharks in round nine

The Karratha Kats roared to a dominant victory under the Friday night lights, dismantling the Dampier Sharks in front of a fired-up home crowd at Windy Ridge Oval for round nine of the league season.

Madelin Hayes

Creative Arts Extension self-portrait oil paintings.

ART SHOWCASEPremiumHedland Senior High lights up with talent at arts showcase

Hedland Senior High School was alive with creativity as students took to the stage — and the gallery walls — for the school’s much-anticipated biannual arts showcase.

Madelin Hayes

The ToPH council has made no decision on whether to continue the CEO recruitment process at the June ordinary council meeting.

no decision PremiumNo decision on ToPH CEO recruitment process

Cries of disapproval erupted at the Port Hedland ordinary council meeting on June 25 after mayor Peter Carter declined to back a motion to begin recruiting a new chief executive.

Cain Andrews

Cr Mcrae on Sputnik news October 20 2024

Formal apologyPremiumMcRae apologises for calling mayor, CEO “incompetent”

Town of Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae has publicly apologised after being found to have breached local government conduct regulations over comments made during a 2022 radio interview.

Cain Andrews

The Pilbara Krocs Division Three team secured gold at the Men's Country Week Championships.

COUNTRY WEEK PremiumPilbara Krocs take home gold at country championships

The Pilbara Krocs have returned home as division three champions after an undefeated run at the Country Week Hockey Championships in Perth from June 20–22.

Madelin Hayes

The Town of Port Hedland has extended its Food Waste Diversion Program after the success of its pilot program.

FOOD WASTE PremiumPort Hedland expands Food Waste Diversion Program

Building on the success of its 2024 pilot, the Town of Port Hedland, in partnership with Care for Hedland, has launched the 2025 Food Waste Diversion Program. 

Madelin Hayes

Anthony Middleton and Peter Carter have shared their views on the State Budget.

State BudgetPremiumPilbara leaders weigh in on State Budget

Town of Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter and Shire of East Pilbara president Anthony Middleton have weighed in on the State Budget.

Madelin Hayes

Town of Port Hedland councillors have endorsed naming a road after the late Julie Arif.

PRESERVING HISTORYPremiumHedland roads to be named after influential trailblazers

Port Hedland is set to preserve heritage by naming roads in tribute of the people and stories that helped shape the town’s identity.

Madelin Hayes

Hunter, Chase and Hope Anderson at their family home.

NDIS NDIS changes leave regional families in limbo

With three children on National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans, parents Stacey and Mark Anderson are among many regional Australian families bracing for major disruption

Madelin Hayes

Nationals WA leader Shane Love pictured in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in June, 2025.

WA BUDGET PremiumWA Budget 2025: ‘Agriculture’s been left off the map’

WA’s opposition and farming leaders have poked holes in the State Budget, labelling it one of “missed opportunity” that shows the regions continue to “bankroll vanity projects” in the city. 

Cally Dupe and Josephine Hingst

Elder Kennedy Finlay receives essential dialysis treatment at the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Dialysis Centre.

REGIONAL HEALTH PremiumRio Tinto partners with Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance

A new partnership between Rio Tinto and the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance (PAHA) is set to transform healthcare access for Aboriginal people in the Pilbara

Madelin Hayes

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto will invest in an extension of Hope Downs in the Pilbara.

MiningCommentsPremiumRio and Rinehart pour billions into iron ore mine extension

Australia’s most prolific iron ore miner and the country’s richest person have agreed to invest more than $2 billion to keep the Hope Downs mining operation alive.

Adrian Rauso

Byron and Jayne Klein at the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Awards.

BUSINESS AWARDS PremiumHedland Eye Care takes top honours at Business Awards

A childhood accident may have sparked Byron Klein’s journey into optometry, but it’s his commitment to community that earned Hedland Eye Care the highest accolade at the Port Hedland Business Awards.

Madelin Hayes

Pilbara Krocs' Katie Elphick hustles against an Eastern Districts player in the division two grand final.

COUNTRY WEEK PremiumPilbara Krocs make their mark at Country Week in Perth

The Pilbara Krocs made a strong impression at this year’s country week in Perth, sending two determined women’s hockey teams to the tournament, reaching both the division two and division five grand finals. 

Madelin Hayes