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Kevin Richards Memorial Oval.

Sports PremiumNorth Pilbara Football League

North Pilbara Football League round two took place on May 2, delivering a day of competitive spirit and close games. 

Phoebe Solon

The Town of Port Hedland held a walk and event to commemorate the 1946 Pilbara strike.

wa news North West communities commemorate the 1946 Pilbara Strike

On Friday, May 1, around 100 people gathered in Port Hedland to walk a route honouring the courage and leadership of Aboriginal pastoral workers who walked off Pilbara stations in 1946.

Danielle Marsland and Phoebe Solon

The Quarter, Karratha. Tom Zaunmayr.

WA news PremiumCity opts to retain ownership of The Quarter

The Quarter HQ will not be sold by the City of Karratha. 

Laura Newell

City of Karratha offices.

WA news PremiumKarratha residents set for 4 per cent rates rise

The 4 per cent rise would also apply to commercial and industrial properties, airport and strategic industry sites and transient workers accommodation. 

Laura Newell

shopping trolley filled with healthy food

WA news PremiumRetailers face massive hike in trolley impound fees

The City of Karratha has announced its proposed fees and charges for next year.

Laura Newell

Shadow Boxing, the award-winning solo work by James Gaddas on May 15.

Arts PremiumRed Arts Festival

Red Earth Arts Festival starts in a week, bringing a four-day celebration of music, art and culture across Karratha and the Pilbara

Phoebe Solon

Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel, Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn, Premier Roger Cook, traditional owners Rachael Cooyou-Hicks and Karla Tittums, of the Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation, and Protect Ningaloo campaign director Paul Gamblin, of Australian Marine Conservation Society. Premier Roger Cook announced in September 2025 that the State Government would establish a new marine park spanning the entire Exmouth Gulf to conserve and protect the marine habitat. Pictured at Learmonth Jetty.

WA news PremiumExmouth Marine Park development enters second phase

Plans for the development of the Exmouth Gulf Marine Park are entering a new phase — at the expense of another planned reserve.

Laura Newell

Elders in Newman have been enjoying sharing and learning new crafty skills at weekly Craft Mornings held by the Shire of East Pilbara.

Community PremiumNewman elders head to the library to connect through craft

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

Phoebe Solon

Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive Matthew Holcz with Karratha Senior High School students at Clontarf Academy.

WA newsPremiumClontarf funds secured for five more years

The Clontarf Foundation and Rio Tinto will extend their successful 18-year partnership for a further five years. 

Laura Newell

Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

land release PremiumSixteen industrial lots set to be delivered in Newman

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. 

Cain Andrews

Guy Langdon from the Dampier Sharks league team at the 2026 season opener.

Wa newsPremiumSharks dominate NPFL season opener games on Anzac weekend

The fighting spirit of the Anzacs was alive and well at Windy Ridge Oval on Saturday night for the start of the 2026 North Pilbara Football League season.

Danielle Marsland

Behind the scenes on Whale Shark Jack.

WA news PremiumExmouth to host event to showcase ‘strength and resilience’

Exmouth locals are being urged to back a rebranded event and show the town’s “strength and togetherness” following the devastation wrought on the small community by cyclone Narelle. 

Laura Newell

Georgia McCarthy takes part in one of Karratha Hockey Association’s come-and-try days.

Sports PremiumKarratha Hockey Association

The Karratha Hockey Association has hosted two successful come-and-try events to attract new and returning participants to hockey.

Phoebe Solon

The 508 Army Cadets joined in the Karratha commemorations.

PILBARA PAYS TRIBUTEPremiumThe Anzac spirit was alive across the Pilbara.

Communities across the West Pilbara came together to commemorate Anzac Day with services, marches and gunfire breakfasts.

Danielle Marsland

Roof panels were ripped off a house in Exmouth by tropical cyclone Narelle.

WA newsPremiumResources giants pledge millions amid Exmouth clean-up

Resources giants Woodside and Ro Tinto have tipped $1 million and $1.5m respectively into efforts helping communities affected by cyclone Narelle to pick up the pieces.

Laura Newell

Three Pilbara artists, Ana Repullo, Lisa Goessman and Jenna Pickering are in the running for this year’s Jury Art Prize.

ArtPremiumPilbara 2026 Jury Art Prize finalists

Three Pilbara artists, Lisa Goessman, Ana Repullo and Jenna Pickering are in the running for the Jury Art Prize this year. 

Cain Andrews

Simone Fountain

Sports International Swimming Hall of Fame

Karratha local and Olympic gold medallist Simone Fountain selected as one of 11 athletes worldwide for induction into International Swimming Hall of Fame

Phoebe Solon

Nexus Airlines fl.

Air travel funding PremiumFlight subsidies connecting Mid West to Pilbara continue

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. 

Cain Andrews

Pilbara Fishability launch at Point Samson Boat Harbour

WA newsPremiumPilbara Fishability launch expands inclusive opportunities

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.

Phoebe Solon

Red Dog Wheelers team from the Karratha Mountain Bike Club.

Sports PremiumKarri Cup mountain bike race

Riders from Karratha Mountain Bike Club take part in Karri Cup mountain bike race

Phoebe Solon

Committee member Henry Lockyer, from the West Pilbara, a Banyjima man based in Port Hedland. 

Government PremiumAboriginal justice advisory committee

Twelve Indigenous people from across the State have been appointed to the Aboriginal justice advisory committee.

Phoebe Solon

Karratha Falcons new coach Dean McDonald

LEAGUE KICKS OFFPremiumTown derbies dominate the start of the NPFL season

Footy is back, with the North Pilbara Football League season kicking off over the Anzac Day long weekend with matches across the Pilbara

Danielle Marsland

Bullara Station

Cyclone recovery PremiumBullara Station Stay set to reopen on May 1

Bullara Station Stay is set to reopen on May 1 despite ex-tropical cyclone Narelle devastating the popular tourist location just a month ago. 

Cain Andrews

The object, believed to be a Chinese rocket, captured on camera from Broome.

Space mission PremiumRocket launch seen across North West WA

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. 

Cain Andrews