New research into two little-known reptiles in the Kimberley and Pilbara has led to a recommendation that both be classified as endangered.
Joshua Dowdall
On Saturday, 27 June, Port Hedland celebrated its inaugural multicultural event at the Hedland Multicultural Association’s Inaugural Celebration.
Families and children at the Y WA’s Newman Early Learning Centre have benefited from a major outdoor redevelopment, with the centre’s first significant refurbishment since opening.
School holidays have kicked off across the Pilbara, bringing a packed line-up of community events and live music for the whole family to get involved in and enjoy.
Phoebe Solon
Women experiencing family and domestic violence in Karratha to have access to new specialist support service designed to help them stay safely in their own homes.
Pilbara football stalwart Peter Lynch celebrated umpiring his 800th game on June 27, marking decades of contribution to football in the region.
Cain Andrews
Karratha leaders have hit out at State Government “cost-shifting” after having to pay $40,000 to install new high-tech police cameras.
Dampier Junior Soccer Club hosted the region’s first ever Indigenous Round on June 20, a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating Aboriginal culture, connection and community through the game of soccer.
The Town of Port Hedland has approved a 12-month extension for the delivery of the $25 million Hedland Village Shopping Centre
Ninety-five young people from across the East Pilbara dressed in their finest suits and dresses to celebrate culture, connection and community at this year’s NAIDOC youth ball.
The Town of Port Hedland has solidified its long-term commitment to local conservation and sustainability by approving a new funding agreement with Care for Hedland.
The Town of Port Hedland Council has unanimously voted to remove the iconic Black Rock Stakes sculpture, widely known as The Wheelbarrow Man.
Pilbara Krocs secured third place in Division 3 at this year’s CBH Group Men’s Country Championships in Perth, after recovering from a difficult start to the tournament.
The Town of Port Hedland has appointed a new contractor to oversee the maintenance of its local swimming pools, following a unanimous vote at the June 2026 council Meeting.
New course record set at this year’s Red Dirt Backyard Ultra, after competitors spent more than a day and a half running through rain, mud, cold nights and a sunrise in Karratha.
Early figures show the new Nullagine pool has become integral to the community, with the No School, No Pool approach helping boost school attendance by 25 per cent.
A 77-apartment building in South Hedland has sold for $28.5m, more than double the price it was purchased for just five years ago.
The adoption of the City of Karratha’s annual budget has been postponed pending ministerial approval of the city’s new rating schedule.
The City of Karratha is seeking to freeze a key airport fee in exchange for passenger data to shield residents from additional costs as capped airfares are set to spike by about 30 per cent.
Karratha Burnouts will put on a blue tyre smoke spectacle at its BMP Burnout Fest to raise money for the Karratha Men’s Shed.
Round 9 of the North Pilbara Football League delivered several one-sided contests across the league, reserves and women’s competitions, held on June 27.
Nationals MLC Julie Freeman has called on the State Government to “urgently review” four-year tenancy limits on an essential workers’ housing program for businesses amid Karratha’s housing crisis.
Pilbara Krocs hockey team finished CBH Group Women’s Country Championships on a high, securing fifth place in division four after a gruelling three says of close matches
Rescue efforts during cyclone Narelle and a string of complex Karijini gorge rescues have landed Pilbara emergency volunteers on the finalist list for the 2026 WAFES Awards
