Students at Marble Bar Primary School were some of the first in the Pilbara to take part in AusBike sessions
Phoebe Solon
The council allows for $600,000 to fund the grant scheme each year, after the awarding of this round’s projects, and accounting for money already promised, $302,885 is still up for grabs.
Laura Newell
The Pilbara will get a slice of the State’s housing cash action following the mid-year Budget review.
After a five-year trial, the banned drinkers register has now become permanent in the Pilbara and Kimberley.
Cain Andrews and Laura Newell
The final concept designs for the Karratha Bike Park and Wickham bike facility have been endorsed by councillors.
A talented group of students from St Luke’s College in Karratha are celebrating the end of their schooling on a high, achieving standout ATAR results after demanding years of study.
Madelin Hayes
Things to do with the kids in Karratha over the long break.
The Red Earth Arts Precinct transformed into a Greek island hotel for a few magical days as residents took to the stage for a special set of performances.
A new health initiative, which aims to fast-track important surgical interventions by chartering flights from remote Pilbara locations, is helping locals access critical auditory health care.
The former deputy president of a regional WA shire has faced court after being charged with child sex offences.
Caleb Runciman
Karratha has formally applied for international airport status with Mayor Daniel Scott saying the move is driven by long-standing community demand for better connectivity and lower travel costs.
Cain Andrews
The Wickham boat ramp project has been given a $750,000 boost by the State Government.
During a visit to Port Hedland and Karratha this week, RSPCA WA inspectors call out animal neglect and abandonment rising across the Pilbara.
Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation celebrates milestone year for ranger program
State Government’s announcement to invest $122 million to extend the Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme until June 2031 meets with strong opposition
Fishing enthusiasts are being reminded to be aware of the rules for each location and species they are looking to hook before heading out this festive season.
Lighting upgrades for ovals at Paraburdoo and Tom Price are now complete, allowing sporting clubs to return to playing night games.
Exmouth is set to be home to 12 new residential units, a supermarket and four new shops.
Thew Mayi Kuwayu Study, Australia’s largest national research project on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, health and wellbeing, is making its way through the Kimberley and Pilbara
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Hicks has welcomed a $9 million investment to continue the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program.
Horsey People’s Karratha Golden Horseshoe has been found, with one lucky couple taking home the $5000 cash prize just in time for Christmas.
Western Australia’s push to strengthen its local manufacturing sector has reached a milestone, with Gemco Rail completing its first Pilbara-made iron ore railcar for RioTinto
Shadow road safety minister Julie Freeman has accused the State Government of neglecting the regions by prioritising a $60 million NRL team deal over repairing damaged roads in the Pilbara.
The Big Australian has taken delivery of its first pair of battery-electric trucks as part of a trial with Rio Tinto to see if the lower-emissions tech can stack up against diesel.
Simone Grogan
