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The Pilbara can lead nation’s hydrogen future

Hydrogen is big news these days as it is seen as a key part of the solution for storage and transport of renewable energy, writes Peter Long

Peter Long

Photo galleryCamera IconPremiumIn pics: Port Hedland’s Pink Breakfast

The Hedland Hotel was awash with pink on October 22 for the annual Pink Breakfast fundraiser for Reach Us Pilbara

Tom Zaunmayr

Water worksPremiumFree plumbing services for North West residents

Pilbara residents can now access free plumbing services as part of the Water Corporation’s 2021-22 Waterwise Towns program.

Alexander Scott

Last of its kindPremiumUnique WA flavour to RFDS’ new wings

A Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA COVID-19 response readiness campaign raised $5.2m to fund the new plane, with the Federal Government tipping in an extra $2m

Tom Zaunmayr

Community contributionPremiumYurra takes home Community Achievement Award

The commitment of a Pilbara-based contracting company to provide employment and training opportunities for the people of Roebourne and the wider community has been recognised.

Cheyanne Enciso

Game changerPremiumHomegrown Pilbara booze strategy a beacon for WA

The Hedland Liquor Strategy was formed last year to strengthen collaboration between liquor store owners and police in a bid to target problem drinkers

Tom Zaunmayr

Asbestos shamePremiumPetition calls for action on Wittenoom clean-up

The town is considered to be the most contaminated site in the southern hemisphere and has more than 2000 deaths linked to its blue asbestos mining operations in the 1960s.

Cheyanne Enciso

Worker supportPremiumMental health trial seeks ‘go-to’ workers on site

The six-month Resourceful Mind trial has Lifeline crisis supporters dial in virtually to train people on site identified as natural listeners seen as go-to people when other colleagues need advice

Tom Zaunmayr

Get vaxxedPremiumPilbara pharmacy’s 1000th jab a sign of turning tide

Since July pharmacies have been able to deliver the AstraZeneca jab, and more recently the Moderna vaccination has also been made available to outlets.

Tom Zaunmayr and Cheyanne Enciso

Blank spacePremiumNew Hedland high school mural to link sport with arts

The new sports centre has a large exterior concrete wall that provides the perfect opportunity to commission a mural to celebrate Aboriginal culture at the school.

Elliott Turner

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Election gives Hedland chance to follow NW neighbours

Stability leads to competence and a common goal, and that enables local governments to pitch clear, well- thought-out plans to State and Federal governments and industry for funding.

Tom Zaunmayr

NetballCommentsPremiumNorth West team dominates Netball WA State Cup

Pilbara netballers showed off their skill and talent when they travelled 1600km to dominate a State netball competition which they proudly left as the only team undefeated.

Alexander Scott

Got mail?PremiumMail bungle blamed for low East Pilbara council vote

Mr Middleton, who was catapulted into the role following Lynne Craigie’s resignation this year, retained attracted the second highest vote count behind long-serving councillor Anita Grace.

Tom Zaunmayr

Come-from -behindPremiumLast-innings blitz helps Sharks down Pirates

The Pirates’ pitchers had the Sharks’ number early, preventing their opponents from getting on the scoreboard for the first three innings

Tom Zaunmayr

Feminine bodyPremiumIndian community gathers to celebrate Navaratri

Navaratri — which translates to nine nights — is dedicated to worshipping the feminine side of Hindu mythology

Tom Zaunmayr

Mayoral mandatePremiumHuge win gives Carter chance to turn vision to reality

Having been catapulted into the role in 2020 following four years of turmoil in Port Hedland’s council, Saturday night’s count finally gave the incumbent mayor the chance to put his plan into action

Tom Zaunmayr

Rent a carPremiumFleet transportations expand in Karratha, Hedland

Two Aboriginal corporations have teamed up in the Pilbara to create and source options for fleet transportation across WA.

Cheyanne Enciso

Season openerPremiumDavies leads with bat, ball as Souths down Miners

The Miners won the toss and elected to bat first, and signs were promising early as openers Taurean Williams (25) and Razi Zain (9) got off to a confident start

Tom Zaunmayr

iron oreCommentsPremiumThroughput increases three per cent for Pilbara Ports

The Pilbara Ports Authority reported a three per cent increase of its throughput last month compared to the previous year.

Alexander Scott

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Changes needed to improve Kimberley NDIS delivery

My listening tour to the Kimberley two weeks ago was full of highlights. But there were moments of deep frustration for me, too, writes Linda Reynolds

Linda Reynolds

Highest priorityPremiumVaccination disability hubs to launch in the Pilbara

All NDIS participants aged 12 years and over and their carers are eligible to receive the Pfizer or Moderna Spikevax vaccine.

Cheyanne Enciso

Info soughtPremiumPilbara cops say ‘put up signs’ to deter ram raiders

Port Hedland police are urging local businesses to not keep any cash on the premises after a popular family-owned business suffered thousands of dollars in damage in a ram raid overnight.

Sam Jones

vaccine blitzPremiumMass vaccination hubs to launch in Pilbara

Mass vaccination clinics offering walk-in Pfizer jabs to anyone over 12 years old will be launched across the Pilbara in an effort to bolster slow vaccination rates in the region.

Alexander Scott

Prepare nowPremiumPre-Christmas cyclone warning for North West

The Bureau of Meteorology released its tropical cyclone outlook for 2021-22 which shows a 60 per cent chance of an above-average number of tropical cyclones in waters off the North West coast.

Alexander Scott