Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch is set to finally fly up to Port Hedland months after a child protection crisis engulfed the area amid mounting calls for the embattled Minister to resign.
Oliver Lane and Jessica Page
The Karratha Cyclones under-18 sides have continued their preparations for the upcoming State championships in Perth by testing themselves against senior competition in the Karratha Basketball Association.
Joshua Dowdall
The Shire of East Pilbara has rejected suggestions that Newman Airport’s passenger charges are driven by mining companies’ willingness to pay.
More than 100 students from schools across the Pilbara gathered in South Hedland to put their swimming and lifesaving skills to the test at an annual swimming carnival aimed at improving water safety.
Aspiring young footballers from throughout the Pilbara will have the chance to test their athletic abilities and develop their skills when an AFL-style combine touches down in Karratha later this month.
A Broome teenager who rushed to help a pedestrian struck by a vehicle has been recognised alongside a group of Pilbara aquatic workers for their actions during several emergencies.
The Pilbara’s high airfares, limited airline competition and access to cheaper regional flights are among the many issues set to be highlighted the Productivity Commission’s interim report.
A new Karratha running club is hoping to get the town moving after 70 people turned up to its inaugural session, with the goal of building an inclusive fitness community in the Pilbara.
A body was found at the Karratha Country Club Golf Course on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The nation’s peak airline body has turned the blowtorch back on the Shire of East Pilbara, claiming Newman Airport’s high passenger charges are impacting the rising costs facing the town
A Pilbara Aboriginal business has called for greater opportunities to compete for major mining and infrastructure contracts, warning that procurement commitments must translate into
Rio Tinto and the Rhodes Ridge Joint Venture will jointly invest more than $20m in a partnership with Curtin University to help deliver a “waterless barrier” to stop cane toads reaching the Pilbara.
Martumili Artists will celebrate two decades of Martu creativity and achievement with a 20th birthday celebration and Christmas sale opening at the East Pilbara Arts Centre in Newman
A visitor to one of the Pilbara’s popular swimming holes has raised concerns for an injured bull after coming face-to-face with the animal at Python Pool
The Town of Port Hedland is preparing seven new industrial lots at Kingsford Smith Business Park, creating opportunities for local business growth and investment in the Pilbara
Students throughout the Pilbara have been encouraged to think big about their futures thanks to a visit from Jack Anderson, winner of the 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards’ youth award.
A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.
Adrian Rauso
Running With Thieves Port Hedland will officially open on Friday, October 30, with the venue offering a free bus to and from the site.
A variety of Karratha’s rising sports talents, dedicated volunteers and organisations have been named finalists for the upcoming 2026 City of Karratha Community Sports Awards.
The future of one of the Pilbara’s most prized catches is under threat, with data from the State Government revealing local red emperor breeding stocks remain severely depleted.
Main works at the new multimillion-dollar hospitals in Tom Price and Paraburdoo have yet to begin as the State Government awards tenders for the construction of the two facilities.
Georgia Campion
The City of Karratha mayor Daniel Scott has acknowledged he may have misunderstood a previous council decision on social housing at Mulataga, prompting councillors to revisit the wording of the resolution.
A building surveying company has been fined $20,000 for issuing misleading compliance documents about several properties across Perth and the Pilbara.
Eliana Hullett
The City of Karratha has approved a multimillion-dollar upgrade to Bathgate Road and Tambrey Drive to improve safety and access in the area.
