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Staffing WoesPremiumDAMA fees waived for childcare operators in staffing crisis

Childcare services battling staff shortages and burgeoning waitlists have had their endorsement fees waived for the Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreement in an effort to help attract staff.

Alexander Scott

local legendHedland local nominated for community service award

A Hedland local who has battled tirelessly to raise mental health awareness in the Pilbara community has has been nominated for a community service award. 

Alexander Scott

NAIDOC WeekPremiumInaugural light show kicks off week of celebrations

A light show unlike anything in the Pilbara which explores the Martu use of waru will be unveiled in Newman as part of the town’s NAIDOC week celebrations.

Alexander Scott

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

New facilityPremiumHeadspace Karratha opens doors to new facility

A mental health service in Karratha has opened its doors, providing young people, their families and friends access to youth-friendly support for their mental health and well-being. 

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

Beef and Beer loversPremiumBeef and Beer festival returns to the Pilbara in July

Beef and beer lovers can rejoice as the Pilbara Beef and Beer Festival is back in July and is bigger and beefier than ever before.

Alexander Scott

‘Cover-up culture’PremiumBrave survivor’s terrifying knife-point rape at WA mine site

A former kitchen worker at a Pilbara iron ore mine has bravely spoken out about an alleged rape on-site, inspired to come forward by shocking stories that have emerged on a watershed day for the industry.

Rebecca Le May

Not cheep! VideoCommentsPremiumWhy Chicken Treat is offering $130K for store manager job

Fast food giant Chicken Treat has offered up to $130,000 for a store manager in yet another sign of WA’s skills crisis.

Cheyanne Enciso

Ghost town to get new lifePremiumPlanning scheme for Pilbara ghost town approved

The long awaited activation of a Pilbara ghost town is a step closer to fruition after the Lands Minister approved a scheme amendment that would open the area up to shops, artists, and a heritage experience.

Alexander Scott

missing personPolice searching for missing man near Newman

Police are calling on anyone with information regarding a missing 70-year-old after his car was discovered abandoned about 110km south of Newman.

Alexander Scott

CourtPremiumHomeless Port Hedland woman guilty of recording Mayor Carter

A homeless woman from the Pilbara who recorded a private conversation with the town’s Mayor has been found guilty and fined $200 over the incident.

Alexander Scott

TarzanPremiumFormer Karratha resident takes helm of Tarzan

A former Karratha resident has taken the helm of a beloved classic as he directs the swinging musical Tarzan during the upcoming July school holidays.

Alexander Scott

NetballBroome win the netball North West Championships

Broome have been crowned the best netball town in the North West after taking down Karratha in a nail-biter of a final at the North West Regional Championships.

Alexander Scott

FootballPremiumBlazers, Falcons secure NPFLW round eight wins

Karratha Falcons secured a much needed win over Dampier Sharks 3.6 (24) to 2.2 (14) in round eight of the North Pilbara Football League Women’s competition.

Alexander Scott

FootballPremiumSharks, Wolves notch big wins in NPFL round 8

Reigning premiers the Dampier Sharks season resurgence continues after a 98-point drubbing of the Karratha Falcons moved the club one game clear on top of the ladder.

Alexander Scott

SAFEPremiumTake Me Home leads to increase in calls to offer support

A television show exploring the hard work and dedication of Saving Animals From Euthanasia has led to an increase in calls from people wanting to help the organisation.

Alexander Scott

UpskillingFive young men graduate from first of its kind program

Five Indigenous job seekers have been congratulated after they completed a first of its kind scaffolding traineeship.

Alexander Scott

YOLO party returnsPremiumKarratha’s biggest party, YOLO, returns to town

The biggest party in the Pilbara is returning to Karratha with top DJs and a customised light and sound stage set to excite local residents.

Alexander Scott

NW beefPremiumThree-year project to drive NW cattle marketability launched

A three-year project to increase the marketability of cattle in the North West by improving genetic drivers in breeding has been launched.

Alexander Scott

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Council scraps decision to sue State over vax mandates

After a near three-hour public statement time that touched on debunked conspiracy theories, gene manipulation and religious wrath, the Port Hedland council has revoked its decision to sue the State Government.

Alexander Scott

Cossack art awardsPremiumArtists to help bring ghost town to life

An award-winning artist and former journalist in the Pilbara has been selected as the artist in residence for the 30th Cossack Art Awards.

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

Golden JubileePremiumIn pictures: Tom Price celebrates Ashburton’s 50th

Crowds flocked to the Mountain View Sporting Club to commemorate the Shire of Ashburton’s golden jubilee with a free concert and fare.

Alexander Scott