North West Telegraph

Coastal deploymentMinderoo’s smart buoys to monitor WA marine heatwave

Eight buoys will be placed along the coast from the North West to Perth to provide monitoring allowing scientists to build predictive models and inform the public about the impacts of ocean warming

Caitlyn Watts

Cattle rustlingPair charged over $800,000 worth of stolen cattle

Two people have been charged after police busted an alleged cattle rustling network worth hundreds of thousands of dollars operating in the State’s north.

Michael Traill

Pilbara vaccine roll-outPilbara vaccine roll-out date announced

The date for the Pilbara to begin receiving the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine has been announced, with the Hedland clinic to launch on March 8.

Alexander Scott

Facebook news banKarratha businesses boycott Facebook following news ban

Pilbara businesses are fighting back against Facebook after the social media giant banned Australian news pages.

Alexander Scott

State electionLabor promises $15m boost to Pilbara schools

The State Government has committed close to $15 million to upgrade Pilbara schools if it is re-elected.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

COVID-19 crisisVaccine ready for roll-out

With pandemic vaccines touching down in Australia last week the Pilbara is set to begin its roll-out, with Hedland one of the first major hubs preparing to deliver the life-saving jab.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

Former gloryEx-Olympian rekindles water polo flame in Hedland pool

After her Olympic stint she moved to Perth with plans to retire but a chance encounter with a coach at her local swimming pool reinvigorated her love for the game and encouraged her to keep playing

Danielle Raffaele

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Shoplifter hit reveals banned drinkers register benefit

The program, which rolled out in December last year, prevents problem drinkers from buying take-away alcohol by requesting all liquor store patrons show photo ID when making grog purchases.

Danielle Raffaele

Huge newsSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Lanai Scarr

Investigation startsBHP to probe rockfall at Aboriginal heritage site

The company told the Banjima people of a rockfall at the site in January, but it is not yet known if mining activity is to blame for the disturbance.

Stuart McKinnon

cultural immersionThe Aboriginal musicians headlining Karijini Experience

Held in Karijini National Park, this year’s event will take place from April 6-10 and feature an array of events, starting with a welcome to Banjima country

Alexander Scott

Pilbara “dudded”WA Libs pitch Pilbara ‘green steel’ industry

Opposition leader Zak Kirkup says Labor has “dudded” the people of the Pilbara after announcing how his party’s New Energy Jobs Plan will diversify the region’s economy with green steel.

Danielle Raffaele

No informationFacebook restores emergency pages after morning ban

Social media giant Facebook temporarily blocked a number of vital WA emergency and public service pages this morning as part of its ban on Australian news.

Lanai Scarr and Sarah Ison

Ore-someHedland delivers baby boom

Iron ore is not the only major product in Hedland, with local women topping the fertility charts in the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics baby data.

Danielle Raffaele

Go Fund JunctionStudio a boost for art scene

A crowd-funding campaign to enliven the Port Side art scene has gained momentum with more than $550 raised for a new ceramics studio.

Danielle Raffaele

Ports updatePilbara ports activity increase

The total throughput at two Pilbara ports increased by 4 per cent last month compared to the same period last year.

Alexander Scott

Happy snapsSocial pics: Courthouse Gallery’s Radius 2.0 unveiling

Featuring the talents of emerging Pilbara artists, the exhibition showcased themes of identity, social equality and the environment.

Danielle Raffaele

Housing crisisVital service workers struggle to find accommodation

As median house prices in two of the Pilbara’s largest towns continue to skyrocket, the WA Council of Social Service has revealed vital service workers are struggling to find accommodation.

Danielle Raffaele & Alexander Scott

Jail reprieveMeth-dealing Pilbara mum spared prison time

The three offences, which involved the supply of 2.75g of the drug, spanned two months from March 2018 when Hayter lived in South Hedland

Danielle Raffaele

ElectionLabor pledge health boost for Hedland

Labor is promising $6 million for a potentially life-saving MRI unit at Hedland Health Campus if re-elected this coming March.

Danielle Raffaele

Another goneProject cost blowout claims top exec at Twiggy’s FMG

Top Fortescue executive Greg Lilleyman has been caught up in the fallout from a massive cost blowout at Iron Bridge, with CEO Elizabeth Gaines saying the company had “lost focus”.

Stuart McKinnon

Dominant displayPort Hedland notch 112-run win over Lions

Despite a disappointing sixth over with no runs, Kev Johnston and partner Chris Briody batted at a steady pace before Johnston was dismissed with the score on 1-38.

Danielle Raffaele

New opportunitiesHedland’s future footy stars take to the field

The initiative, which started in 2020 but was thwarted by COVID-19 restrictions, is off to a good start with a record number of young girls participating.

Danielle Raffaele

Water poloKarratha Marlins take out Pilbara Champions

North West water polo teams made a splash at South Hedland Aquatic Centre last weekend for the annual Pilbara Champions competition between fierce rivals Hedland and Karratha.

Danielle Raffaele