The Women’s Place Karratha will celebrate seven years of supporting local women this month.
Phoebe Solon
The Karratha Youth Shed launched a free Girls Wellness Program, designed to support girls aged 10 to 17 through preteen and teenage years
A massive $94m redevelopment of Roebourne District High School has officially opened
Cain Andrews
Two South Hedland men were handed fines of more than $2000 in South Hedland Magistrates Court last week after using illegal fish traps to catch green mud crabs near Port Hedland last June.
A new four-way interchange on the Great Northern Highway in Port Hedland aimed at supporting WA’s renewable energy transition is now complete.
Perdaman has purchased 33 residential lots in Karratha’s Madigan Estate from the State Government to accommodate its permanent workforce and reduce the need for fly-in, fly-out workers.
Port Hedland council candidate Renae Coles has withdrawn her bid for a position on the local government body ahead of the election on March 28 due to personal reasons.
A 42-year-old Wickham man, Lionel Grant Hyland, has been charged with multiple firearms offences after he was allegedly found walking the streets of Karratha carrying a replica gun.
The Town of Port Hedland is urging ratepayers to get their votes in early for March 28’s council election as voting packs start landing in mailboxes.
The Shire of Exmouth’s inclusive community showcase Welcome to Town will be held on March 28 at Federation Park.
Port Hedland election candidates have expressed mixed opinions regarding Local Government Monitor Andrew Hammond being appointed to oversee the authority ahead of the upcoming election.
The Shire of East Pilbara is seeking to retain a rare piece of space debris that landed outside Newman at the end of 2025
Marble Bar’s Civic Centre transformed into a makeshift laser tag arena for an action-packed afternoon of games.
Port Hedland’s Gratwick Aquatic Centre temporarily shut its doors on March 6 after a medical emergency.
Following a standout performance for WA in the State of Origin, Lawson Humphries has opened up on the “fatigue” that he said slowed him down in 2025 and why he’s now ready to lead the Cats’ backline
Liam Murphy
Karratha councillors have voted 5-4 against compulsory voting and four-year election cycles — directly rejecting reforms flagged by the State’s Local Government Minister after WA turnout hit a new low.
Ross McRae
Karratha has endorsed a 10-year tourism strategy — but its most ambitious goals won’t be delivered without a dedicated tourism role that is yet to be funded through the budget.
A $1.56 million youth recreation precinct in Wickham — featuring basketball courts, bouldering and a new amenities block — has been approved for tender with $750,000 from Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto and the State Government will both bear the cost of doubling the capacity of a $1.1 billion Pilbara desalination plant as the mining giant looks to reduce its burden on precious water supplies.
Simone Grogan
Premier Roger Cook has backed the appointment of a Local Government Monitor to the Town of Port Hedland ahead of the March 28 local election.
Swimming WA delivered two race skills clinics in Hedland in mid-February with more than 33 young local swimmers from Hedland Amateur Swimming Club taking part.
The Karratha-Dampier Teeball Association marks major milestone, competing at the TBAWA State Championships for the first time.
Traditional Owners of Country including Wittenoom have launched a $1.5 billion legal claim against the Western Australian government
The Youth Advisory Council attended the Community Sector Networking Expo in Karratha in February
