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The DBCA and Ningaloo Discovery Centre and Aquarium teams worked together to attach a satellite tag to Lolli, which will deliver valuable insight and data to learn more about the endangered species

Turtle rehabilitation Two endangered turtles returned back to ocean

Two endangered turtles, Lolli the loggerhead and Harold the hawksbill, have been successfully returned to the ocean after months of rehabilitation at the Ningaloo Discovery Centre and Aquarium.

Phoebe Solon

Karratha Women’s Place women’s counsellor and program assistant Fern Van Beek and founder Dee Van Beek

Women’s health PremiumKarratha Women’s Place seventh birthday

The Women’s Place Karratha will celebrate seven years of supporting local women this month.

Phoebe Solon

Karratha Youth Shed Girls Wellness Program

Youth shed PremiumGirls Wellness Program

The Karratha Youth Shed launched a free Girls Wellness Program, designed to support girls aged 10 to 17 through preteen and teenage years

Phoebe Solon

Premier Roger Cook, Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel and former Woodside CEO Meg O'Neil touring Roebourne District High School in 2025.

Schools in PremiumRoebourne District High School redevelopment complete

A massive $94m redevelopment of Roebourne District High School has officially opened

Cain Andrews

Two South Hedland men have been handed fines of more than $2000 in South Hedland Court this week after using illegal fish traps to catch green mud crabs near Port Hedland last June.

Illegal fishing PremiumTwo Hedland men fined over $2000 each for illegal fishing

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. 

Cain Andrews

The new Great Northern Highway Lumsden Interchange at Port Hedland.

New infrastructure New Great Northern Highway Interchange complete

A new four-way interchange on the Great Northern Highway in Port Hedland aimed at supporting WA’s renewable energy transition is now complete. 

Cain Andrews

Houses under construction at Karratha's Madigan Estate.

Housing PremiumNew Karratha land release for Perdaman workforce

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. 

Cain Andrews

Renae Coles’ swearing in as the Town of Port Hedland deputy mayor in 2020.

Election PremiumPort Hedland election candidate Renae Coles withdraws bid

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. 

Cain Andrews

A 42-year-old Wickham man was charged with multiple firearms offences. 

Crime PremiumWickham man allegedly caught carrying replica firearm

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. 

Cain Andrews

The Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

Election PremiumVoting packs arrive for the Port Hedland election

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. 

Cain Andrews

KDCCI International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day PremiumChamber of Commerce and Industry International Women’s Day

The Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry annual International Women’s Day event. 

Phoebe Solon

The Shire of Exmouth’s inclusive community showcase, Welcome to Town will be held on March 28 at Federation Park.

Community event Exmouth to launch Welcome to Town showcase

The Shire of Exmouth’s inclusive community showcase Welcome to Town will be held on March 28 at Federation Park.

Phoebe Solon

Port Hedland council candidates Camilo Blanco, Sharon Todd and Barry Taylor.

Council PremiumCouncil hopefuls respond to Local Government Monitor

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. 

Cain Andrews

A burning ball of space junk landed outside a Pilbara mine last year.

WA News PremiumEast Pilbara aims to keep space debris

The Shire of East Pilbara is seeking to retain a rare piece of space debris that landed outside Newman at the end of 2025

Phoebe Solon

Matika, Kelly, Evelyn, Reagan, Shenade and Joashlynn played laser tag at Marble Bar.

Sports PremiumCivic Centre laser tag

Marble Bar’s Civic Centre transformed into a makeshift laser tag arena for an action-packed afternoon of games.

Phoebe Solon

The Gratwick Aquatic Centre closed on Friday after a medical emergency.

Temporary closure PremiumGratwick Aquatic Centre closes due to medical emergency

Port Hedland’s Gratwick Aquatic Centre temporarily shut its doors on March 6 after a medical emergency. 

Cain Andrews

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Lawson Humphries of the Cats reacts following the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rising StarPremiumHumphries ready to lead Cats’ backline in 2026

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

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley speaks about her decision not to suspend the Shire of Coolgardie council in Coolgardie on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Electoral ReformPremiumKarratha council votes no on compulsory voting

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

In a supplied image obtained on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a petroglyph of an emu is seen at Murujuga Cultural Landscape in Burrup Peninsula, Western Australia. The federal government has approved Woodside's proposal to extend its North West Shelf gas project, subject to conditions, prompting legal action from traditional owners concerned about the impact on sacred rock art. (AAP Image/Supplied by Save Our Songlines) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, AAP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT IMAGE TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE IMAGE WAS PROVIDED - FOR REPORTING ON THE EVENTS OR FACTS DEPICTED IN THE IMAGE

Tourism StrategyPremiumKarratha backs tourism plan as funding question looms

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.

Ross McRae

Wickham Wildcats Blue took on the Mighty Ducks

Youth HubPremium$1.56m Wickham youth precinct goes to tender

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.

Ross McRae

Matt Holcz

WaterCommentsPremiumRio, Water Corp go halves to double Pilbara water plant

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.

Council PremiumLocal Government Monitor assigned to Port Hedland

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. 

Cain Andrews

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.

Swimming PremiumSwimming WA hosts clinic for young Hedland swimmers

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.  

Cain Andrews

Karratha-Dampier Teeball Association attending the State Championships, U11c team.

Sports PremiumTee Ball championships Perth

The Karratha-Dampier Teeball Association marks major milestone, competing at the TBAWA State Championships for the first time.

Phoebe Solon