The Fremantle Dockers’ inaugural Woodside Energy 9s Community Carnival in Karratha was cancelled as severe tropical cyclone Narelle hit the region on March 26.
Cain Andrews
Chair of the Town of Port Hedland Commissioners Jessica Shaw has reflected on her time leading the North West council, claiming it was more of a challenge than she could ever had expected.
More than 700 people turned out to the Town of Port Hedland’s Harmony week event on March 20 to celebrate community and culture.
Two Pilbara community organisations set to deliver major sporting events after securing State Government funding as part of a $1.78 million investment in sport and recreation across WA.
Phoebe Solon
Fiorita Wine Bar and Restaurant in Karratha nominated in the Hotels Association (WA) 2026 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition.
Karratha’s community comes together for this year’s World’s Greatest Shave, a nationwide fundraising campaign supporting Australians living with blood cancer
Duck Pond by Circa is coming to Karratha’s Red Earth Arts Precinct for a one-night-only performance on April 8
Phoebe Solon and Yousuf Shameel
South Hedland Police have taken five youths into custody including a nine-year-old, alleging the group stole three vehicles from Nullagine, Marble Bar and a mine site between March 23 and 24
A potentially deadly mosquito borne virus has been detected in the Kimberley and Pilbara with the Department of Health urging residents and travellers to cover up and protect themselves to avoid being bit
South Hedland Detectives are investigating reports of stolen election ballots after a handful of voters found the WAEC had already scanned their votes—even though they claim they hadn’t actually voted yet
Cyclone Narelle is redeveloping back into a tropical cyclone this morning off the far north Kimberly coast and is expected to intensify over waters north of the Pilbara today and tomorrow.
Brooke Rolfe
Young East Pilbara aquatic staff set to complete specialist training to boost the local workforce and their employability
GAMEX fishing competition in Exmouth reels in a catch of big winners.
The Pilbara’s business prowess is set to take centre stage at the RCCI WA’s upcoming Regional Business Excellence Awards with several Broome businesses selected as finalists
Exmouth locals, government representatives, industry leaders and the Marine Stewardship Council gathered for sustainability forum
The WA Royal Flying Doctor Service made 1,965 patient retrievals in the Pilbara in 2025, representing an annual increase of five percent, according to the service’s latest report.
Former Town of Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter has been arrested for alleged stealing offences but later released without charge with police claiming “no criminality has been established”.
Perth Symphony Orchestra, with Telethon brings music program, Little Rhythms, Big Stories, to Kimberley and Pilbara
The Karratha Kats and the Northern Spirit Warriors will go head-to-head in the KBA’s senior men’s division one preliminary final on March 19 to see which team will play in the grand final.
The Town of Port Hedland has recorded the least voting packages returned out of all extraordinary local elections set for March 28.
Construction on the new Tom Price Hospital is well under way with flood mitigation infrastructure now complete.
The State Government has been accused of paying “lip service” to safety concerns around high-powered e-bikes and scooters following 12 deaths associated with e-rideables in WA since 2022.
The 2026 Karijini Experience program announces a four-day celebration of culture, music and community in one of Western Australia’s most spectacular landscapes
Two businesses in the Pilbara have taken up the State Government’s Regional Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Taxi Service Grants to establish wheelchair accessible services in their respective towns.
