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The new initiative aims at helping fast-track treatment. PAMS nurse Taffy Nhera on a chartered flight.

WA news PremiumFlying initiative offers fast track ear surgeries

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. 

Laura Newell

Hedland Cup horses jump from the gate.

WA news PremiumHedland commissioners agree to move public holiday

Hedlanders will get Hedland Cup day off after the town’s commissioners agreed to bring forward the King’s Birthday public holiday. 

Laura Newell

Former Town of Port Hedland councillor and mayor Camilo Blanco. Alexander Scott

WA news PremiumShock turnaround: Camilo Blanco can’t run for council

He may wish to once again throw his hat in the ring for the Town of Port Hedland council, but Camilo Blanco will not be able to do so. 

Laura Newell

South Hedland Cricket Club have won the Hedland Cricket Association's senior men's grand final.

Cricket PremiumSouth Hedland win senior men’s cricket grand final

In a nailbiting finish at the Colin Matherson Oval on December 12, South Hedland Cricket Club emerged victorious in the Port Hedland Cricket Association senior men’s grand final against the Mines Cricket Club.

Cain Andrews

Fremantle Seaweed co-founder and managing director Chris De Cuyper.

Emissions reductions PremiumNew emissions reducing cattle feed to be produced in Pilbara

The Pilbara is set to be the production centre of a new cattle feed that could see greenhouse gas emissions from cattle reduced dramatically across the country. 

Cain Andrews

Port Hedland Community Christmas Carols

WA News PremiumCommunity Christmas Carols

The lawns of Port Hedland’s Spoilbank Marina jingled into life on December 7 as the community gathered for a festive celebration delivered by the Port Hedland Community Christmas Carols Working Group

Phoebe Solon

Newman Town Square Christmas markets

WA News PremiumNewman Christmas markets

Newman Town Square twinkled with festive cheer on December 6 for the annual Christmas markets and holiday celebrations

Phoebe Solon

The display at 1 Rogers Street

WA news PremiumHedland’s festive lights winners revealed

They’ve lit up our streets and delighted passers-by, now Hedland’s favourite Christmas lights displays have also netted their creators a little extra festive cash.

Laura Newell

Barcheek coral trout found in a boat off the Pilbara coast.

WA news PremiumPilbara courts dish out fines over fishing-related offences

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. 

Laura Newell

The Yacht Club.

WA news PremiumPort Hedland Yacht Club set to be run by Fremantle firm

Fremantle craft brewery Running with Thieves has been announced as the new operator for Port Hedland’s Yacht Club, although a date for opening hasn’t yet been revealed. 

Laura Newell

Former Port Hedland Mayor Camilo Blanco handing out No flyers during referendum voting.

CouncilPremiumCamilo Blanco cleared for Port Hedland March election run

Former councillor Camilo Blanco will be able to nominate for the ToPH’s March election despite a State Administrative Tribunal decision barring him for running for council for two months.

Cain Andrews and Laura Newell

Michelle Champion - General Manager of Youth, Community and Leisure, the Y WA & Sammi Ryder - EEAI Coordinator, Education, Engagement & Attainment Initiative Newman, the Y WA.

WA news PremiumAward nod for Newman initiative

A Newman-based education engagement and attainment initiative has taken out an honour at this year’s AIM WA Pinnacle Awards. 

Laura Newell

South Hedland Aquatic Centre.

WA news Premium‘Vandalism’ closes South Hedland Aquatic Centre

South Hedland Aquatic Centre to reopen on Wednesday morning after five juveniles allegedly ‘forced entry’ to the facility and stole food

Laura Newell

Former Port Hedland councillor Camilo Blanco handing out No flyers during referendum voting.

Local Government PremiumBlanco’s council ban amid SAT ‘serious breach’ finding

Former Town of Port Hedland councillor Camilo Blanco has been barred from holding a council position for two months after it was found he had failed to comply with a State Administrative Tribunal order. 

Laura Newell and Cain Andrews

It was another thrilling round of Port Hedland basketball on Friday at Wanangkura Stadium.

Basketball PremiumPhoenix and Wildcats claim impressive wins in round eight

It was another thrilling round of Port Hedland basketball on December 5, with under-18 mixed teams going head-to-head at Wanangkura Stadium on December 5. 

Cain Andrews

South Hedland Cricket Club’s Shoaib Khan.

Cricket PremiumSouth Hedland and Mines Cricket Club nab grand final spots

Port Hedland’s senior men’s cricket competition has reached fever pitch, with South Hedland Cricket Club emerging victorious in a nailbiting preliminary final against Port Hedland Cricket Club

Cain Andrews

Krista Dunstan

Fresh facePremiumNew CEO for Port Hedland Industries Council

The Port Hedland Industries Council has welcomed a fresh face this week. 

Laura Newell

Marine Rescue Port Hedland commander Zac Slaughter and AUSPAN project manager John Williams.

Project complete PremiumPractical completion for Marine Rescue Port Hedland centre

The new Marine Rescue Port Hedland operations centre has reached practical completion. 

Cain Andrews

Town of Port Hedland commission chair Jessica Shaw.

Council PremiumToPH commissioner cuts off former councillor’s mic

Former Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae has had his microphone cut off after Town of Port Hedland commissioner Jessica Shaw ruled his comments out of order at the November ordinary council meeting. 

Cain Andrews

Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto representatives sign the updated Native Title Agreement in Port Hedland on November 28.

WA News PremiumUpdated Native Title Agreement for Nyiyaparli Country

Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto sign updated Native Title Agreement to boost collaboration, clarify mine processes, and deliver long-term benefits for the Nyiyaparli people

Phoebe Solon

The Mid West Art Prize gala night.

Top honourPremium$20,000 win for Newman artist

Newman artist Kathleen Maree Sorensen has claimed WA’s $20,000 Mid West Art Prize for her work Tuwa (Sandhills). Judges said “you will never get bored looking at this work”.

Stuart Quinn

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti tests out the new 100% electric Transperth buses at the Malaga bus on Sunday.

Finally CommentsDate set for long-awaited change to public bus services

Public transport users in Karratha and Port Hedland will be able to tag on with credit and debit cards for the first time later this month as the payment method becomes available in Perth from December 8. 

Oliver Lane

Martumili Christmas Sale

WA News PremiumChristmas rush on art

Martumili Christmas sale strongest opening weekend on record

Phoebe Solon

Town of Port Hedland commissioner Martin Aldridge.

HealthPremiumPort Hedland COVID vaccine motion shut down

Town of Port Hedland commissioner Martin Aldridge has linked the increase of measles cases in the Pilbara to vaccine misinformation at the November council meeting. 

Cain Andrews