Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation in South Hedland and its community celebrate new washing trailer, donated by Curtin University and Rotary, fitted with two industrial washer-dryers
Phoebe Solon
A $50 million project designed to protect shipping operations at Port Hedland from major disruptions has moved a step closer, with Pilbara Ports awarding a dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia.
The Town of Port Hedland has declined requests from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and two accommodation firms to reconsider its plan to increase rates for “mass accommodation” properties by 33 per cent.
Laura Newell
A partnership between Fortescue and Bloodwood Tree Association is helping more Port Hedland residents get on the road through the organisation’s driver education program.
Cain Andrews
Two properties used to support local Indigenous people struggling through poverty or requiring transitional housing have been granted a rates exemption by the Town of Port Hedland.
Port Hedland’s much-loved Spinifex Spree Carnival is set to return in July, bringing a weekend of free entertainment, family activities and community celebration to the Town Oval.
The Pilbara Pride Festival has wrapped up its biggest celebration yet, with a record 28 events held across Hedland, Karratha, Newman and Onslow throughout June.
Members of the public are being urged to have their say on the WA demersal fishing ban as part of a parliamentary inquiry.
The WA Government has passed legislation overturning a Supreme Court decision that allowed councils to rate miscellaneous licences, leaving regional communities to work through the financial implications.
Round eight of the North Pilbara Football League delivered a weekend full of close finishes, local derby battles and several dominant performances.
The Town of Port Hedland has won a prestigious State accolade for an inclusive sports and recreation program for people with disability.
A former worker at the Town of Port Hedland has lodged a Fair Work claim against the town in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Pilbara residents are being urged to ditch the booze next month and put their abstinence to good use with Cancer Council WA calling on locals to sign up for Dry July 2026.
Fourteen artists from South Hedland’s Spinifex Hill Studio will present a major new exhibition in Perth in July, in a show organisers say reframes Aboriginal art from the Pilbara
A ‘dangerous’ intersection in South Hedland will be upgraded to improve safety through the Federal Government’s Black Spot program.
Police have charged 28 people and impounded dozens of electric scooters and off-road bikes in a crackdown on e-rideable offenders in South Hedland early this month.
A strong contingent of Karratha and Hedland hockey players will head to Perth over the final two weekends of June as part of the Pilbara Krocs squad competing in the annual WA Country Hockey Championships.
Children at the Y WA’s Port Hedland Early Learning Centre are enjoying a transformed outdoor environment following a redevelopment that has introduced new opportunities for safer play, learning and discovery.
More than 6,000 people flocked to Port Hedland’s Spoil Bank Marina on June 14 to celebrate WA Day festivities
The Town of Port Hedland is developing a new Economic Resilience and Recovery Plan to strengthen the region’s capacity to respond to and recover from natural disasters.
The best of Port Hedland’s business community were honoured at the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence awards on Saturday, June 13.
Port Hedland Netball Association has issued a strong statement condemning abuse directed towards umpires following several recent incidents that are under investigation.
Round 7 of the North Pilbara Football League was about more than wins, losses and ladder positions, with clubs across the Pilbara coming together to support Think Mental Health Month.
Aboriginal ranger organisations across the Pilbara set to expand their work caring for country, protecting cultural heritage and creating local jobs after securing State funding.
