The City of Karratha has won both 2026 Waterwise Platinum Council of the Year and 2026 Waterwise Gold Aquatic Centre of the Year at the Water Corporation’s Waterwise Recognition event at Kings Park on May 6.
Cain Andrews
The Shire of East Pilbara has warned the recent $32m State Government investment in the Newman Light Industrial Area will not fully address the land constraints facing the region.
State Government announces the return of the Affordable Airfares Program, offering discounted flights to Exmouth from Perth through Qantas, with fares starting at $199 one-way.
Phoebe Solon
The Karratha Hockey Association launched its competitive season on Wednesday night with two entertaining matches as both the men’s and women’s competitions got under way.
Students at Hedland Senior High School have been preparing for future employment over the past year, learning how to fly drones and operate emerging technology through a partnership with Fortescue.
Students from North Tom Price Primary School bounced and sang their way through a 30-minute Boogie Bounce session on April 28 and 30 in an event designed to get the whole school moving
A giant squid and a host of rare deep-sea creatures have been discovered in underwater canyons off Western Australia’s North West, offering a glimpse into one of the least-explored ecosystems on Earth
North Pilbara Football League round two took place on May 2, delivering a day of competitive spirit and close games.
Red Earth Arts Festival starts in a week, bringing a four-day celebration of music, art and culture across Karratha and the Pilbara
Elders in Newman have been enjoying sharing and learning new skills while connecting with other members of the community at weekly craft mornings held by the Shire of East Pilbara
Sixteen industrial lots are set to be delivered in Newman as part of a $32m investment in Newman Light Industrial Area in the upcoming 2026-27 State Budget.
Communities across the West Pilbara came together to commemorate Anzac Day with services, marches and gunfire breakfasts.
Danielle Marsland
Councillor-elect Adrian McRae has confirmed he intends to challenge the result of the Port Hedland local election in the Court of Disputed Returns.
Three Pilbara artists, Lisa Goessman, Ana Repullo and Jenna Pickering are in the running for the Jury Art Prize this year.
The defamation suit brought by former Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter against former Port Hedland mayor and councillor Camilo Blanco has been discontinued as of April 10.
Karratha local and Olympic gold medallist Simone Fountain selected as one of 11 athletes worldwide for induction into International Swimming Hall of Fame
Regional flight links connecting the Mid West, Pilbara and the Kimberley will continue to be funded in the upcoming 2026-27 State Budget to be handed down on May 7.
More than 100 community members gathered at Point Samson Boat Harbour to celebrate the launch of a new community fishing program aimed at improving inclusion and connection.
Riders from Karratha Mountain Bike Club take part in Karri Cup mountain bike race
Twelve Indigenous people from across the State have been appointed to the Aboriginal justice advisory committee.
Bullara Station Stay is set to reopen on May 1 despite ex-tropical cyclone Narelle devastating the popular tourist location just a month ago.
Youth week wraps up in News with a youth week festival at Boomerang Oval
An object believed to be part of an American or Chinese rocket launch was spotted streaking across the night sky over North West WA on April 11, sparking much curiosity.
Watering days in Karratha, Roebourne, Dampier, Wickham and Point Samson have been reduced to three days per week.
