Pilbara News

19/01/2024

From Port Hedland to Karratha and beyond, there’s a plethora of events for families, thrill-seekers, and those simply wanting to bask in the atmosphere.

19/01/2024

Junior cricketers from across the Pilbara have returned from WA Country Week with a mixed bag of results, putting up some impressive runs but falling to upsets in finals.

18/01/2024

One of WA’s most prominent Native Title bodies covering the Pilbara and Geraldton regions has denied covering up a “malicious criminal attack” that resulted in a serious data breach in late 2022.

15/01/2024

Marble Bar has narrowly missed breaking its own record for the most consecutive days of temperatures above 43C, peaking at 42.5C on Sunday to fall just one day and half a degree short.

12/01/2024

New rental data from property website Domain reveals that Karratha, Hedland, and Broome are among the Australian local government areas experiencing substantial spikes in median weekly asking rents for houses.

10/01/2024

Locals in the Pilbara have been shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Graeme ‘Dusty’ Brown, who died when his truck rolled near Marble Bar.

10/01/2024

Owners of a North West roadhouse destroyed by tropical cyclone Ilsa say they’ve been left crushed by heartless thieves who have ransacked the property multiple times, stealing everything including shelves.

10/01/2024

A young woman is set to be transferred to Perth for medical treatment after being seriously injured in a home assault in the Pilbara.

09/01/2024

Just before 10am, a heavy recovery tow truck was towing a garbage truck on Great Northern Highway, travelling north, when it left the roadway and rolled.

09/01/2024

The Aussie Lamb ad is back for another year, this time taking a dig at every generation of Aussies😂

They didn't have to @ us 7 seconds in though! Ouch.

04/01/2024

WorkSafe began looking into fresh claims of asbestos issues at the magnetite iron ore operation two days after rejecting calls to heighten its scrutiny of the $23.5 billion Pilbara mine.

04/01/2024

A brand-new Singaporean bulk carrier has collided with a wharf at BHP’s crucial export facility in the Pilbara.

15/12/2023

The City of Karratha was ablaze with festive spirit as residents showcased their creativity in the annual Christmas lights competition.

15/12/2023

The City of Karratha is intensifying its appeal to the State Government to advance the establishment of a crucial Step Up Step Down facility within the city.

14/12/2023

A Federal Labor MP who posed with climate activists campaigning to block Woodside’s Burrup Hub previously toured the Pilbara as a paid guest of the resources industry.

14/12/2023

An Indigenous man is fighting for his life after he fell — or was dropped — onto the tarmac during a Royal Flying Doctor Service transfer in Onslow.

14/12/2023

After months of physical and mental preparation, seven Newman youths have successfully conquered one of the most gruelling treks in the world, the Kokoda Trail.

14/12/2023

The enchanting spirit of Christmas has officially descended upon Karratha, as the community gathered at the Red Earth Arts Precinct on December 1 for the much-anticipated Christmas on the Green event.

14/12/2023

A bowling clinic from Craig Shirley and Daniel Harding powered Dampier Taverners to the West Pilbara Cricket Association 40-over championship with a 33-run victory over Pegs Creek.

14/12/2023

Karratha Kats extended their lead on the top of the Karratha Basketball Ladder with a fiery performance against Flames Black.

14/12/2023

Port Hedland Marine Rescue commander Zac Slaughter has welcomed the Town of Port Hedland’s move to endorse a new parcel of land close to the Spoilbank Marina for the group’s operations base.

14/12/2023

The Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Ieramugadu Store Maya, a traditional owner organisation, has won the sustainable communities category at the Tidy Towns Sustainability State Awards.

14/12/2023

The dust-covered industrial west end of Port Hedland could soon be home to a rooftop bar as part of a development application submitted by a Singaporean developer for a six-storey, 300-room hotel.

14/12/2023

The City of Karratha has put a call out for enthusiastic and engaged young people eager to contribute to the betterment of the community.

04/12/2023

It was a night of close finishes in round eight of the Karratha Basketball Association summer competition, with all three senior men’s games decided by three points or less.

04/12/2023

Pegs Creek have stormed into the grand final and are one win away from a three-peat of the West Pilbara Cricket Association 40-over title after securing a six-wicket win against Karratha Falcons.

Pegs Creek have stormed into the grand final and are one win away from a three-peat of the West Pilbara Cricket Association 40-over title after securing a six-wicket win against Karratha Falcons.

03/12/2023

A 28-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer who intervened during a domestic dispute with his former partner has been handed a six-month community-based order.

03/12/2023

One year ago, Anusika Maruthooran, now 33, found herself at the intersection of opportunity as the WA Government launched the Early Childhood Education and Care Job Ready Program.

01/12/2023

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting fewer cyclones in the season ahead, but has warned research predicts a strengthening in the intensity of the weather systems.

01/12/2023

The town of Onslow has put the sharing of traditional Indigenous knowledge centre stage with a cultural gathering place being built that aims to preserve the traditional customs of Indigenous people.