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SoccerAspiring Karratha goalkeepers get boost with new program

A new program in the Pilbara has been launched to help train aspiring goalkeepers for modern soccer and the rigours of goalkeeping. 

Alexander Scott

NetballKats, Falcons score wins in KNA round three

Karratha Kats continued their winning form in the Karratha Netball Association winter competition downing blades by 29 points.

Alexander Scott

COVID-19PremiumPilbara COVID-19 cases jump as vaccine rates stall

As the second wave of Omicron continues to spread across the State, the Pilbara’s vaccine rates have stalled with the region remaining below the 70 per cent mark

Alexander Scott

AviationAviair welcomes State support for network expansion

North West aviation company Aviair has welcomed State Budget measures to support the expansion of the Inter Regional Flight Network, currently operating between Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland and Broome.

Sam Jones

Social housingPremiumFirst shipment of modular homes delivered to Tom Price

Tom Price has received four new social homes as part of the State Government’s modular build program.

Alexander Scott

Reading challengePremiumExmouth youngster wins prize in Premier’s Reading Challenge

A young avid reader from Exmouth has won a prize to go swimming with whale sharks as part of the Premier’s Reading Challenge.

Alexander Scott

mining contractPremiumKerman awarded ore storage contract

A $60 million contract for the construction of a new 284m-long ore storage facility at Onslow’s Port of Ashburton has been awarded to Kerman Contracting.

Alexander Scott

Hospital redevelopmentPremiumNew Newman Health Service emergency department opens doors

The emergency department of the new $61.4 million Newman Health Service has officially opened after stage one works reached practical completion last month.

Alexander Scott

Heavy rainfallCommentsFlood warning issued for parts of WA’s Pilbara coast

A flood warning has been issued for parts of the Pilbara coast in West Australia’s northwest with heavy rain forecast across the region.

Tim Dornin

FootballPremiumKats, Falcons notch up victories in NPFLW round four

The Karratha Kats’ strong form continued in round four of the North Pilbara Football League women’s competition with a dominant victory against the visiting Hedland Blazers.

Alexander Scott

SoftballPremiumWickham on top of West Pilbara Softball Association Carnival

Teams from across the Pilbara descended on Windy Ridge Oval for a softball carnival to battle it out and see who was the best.

Alexander Scott

Volunteer weekPremiumPilbara volunteers share experiences for volunteer week

From helping out at car accidents and during cyclones to providing lifesaving support during an emergency, volunteers around the Pilbara are always there lending a helping hand.

Alexander Scott

‘Doing it for all Australians’PremiumHedland council to sue McGowan Government over vax mandates

A Pilbara council is set to take the WA Government to the Supreme Court to challenge the State’s ongoing vaccination mandates.

Sam Jones

FootballPremiumKats, Wickham and Sharks extend their winning form in NPFL

Wickham Wolves showed off their class in round four of the North Pilbara Football League with a resounding 51-point victory over Karratha Falcons off the back of a five-goal haul by Tom Higgins.

Alexander Scott

UpgradePremiumWorks begin on new first-class facilities

Construction of the $31.7 million upgrade to the Karratha Senior High School has commenced with works expected to be completed mid next year.

Alexander Scott

NetballPremiumKats, Falcons win in Karratha Netball Association round two

Karratha Kats surged past Tequiras Div 1 in an action-packed game at the Karratha Leisureplex for round two of the Karratha Netball Association season.

Alexander Scott

Out of control partyPremiumTwo officers injured while investigating a noise complaint

Two police officers have been injured and taken to hospital after attempting to investigate a noise complaint in Wickham.

Alexander Scott

Pony clubPremiumKarratha’s Bella Pearce part of the WA State Dressage Squad

A young Karratha rider has been selected for the State Dressage team for Pony Club WA on the back of a stellar 2021 season.

Alexander Scott

NetballPremiumWANL grand final rematch coming to Karratha Leisureplex

Netball fans in Karratha are set for two action-packed days when some of the State’s top players descend on the town for round four of the WA Netball League.

Alexander Scott

Documentary PremiumSAFE hard work showcased in Take Me Home premiere

A six-part documentary showcasing the inspiring work of Saving Animals From Euthanasia has premiered on national television.

Alexander Scott

State BudgetPremiumPilbara projects receive boost in 2022 State Budget

Health, infrastructure and tourism are among the big winners for the Pilbara in the 2022/23 State Budget handed down by Premier Mark McGowan on Thursday afternoon.

Alexander Scott

Golden JubileePremiumAshburtons’ golden jubilee to feature The Choirboys concert

The Shire of Ashburtons’ highly anticipated golden jubilee has received an injection of rock and roll with Australian music royalty The Choirboys set to rock Onslow as part of the celebrations.

Alexander Scott

On the roadPilbara’s Warlu Way added to top 100 Australian road trips

A nearly 3000km road trip through the picturesque Pilbara landscape has been named as one of the top 100 road trips in Australia.

Alexander Scott

shippingPPA throughput dips by 3 per cent for April

Throughput for the Pilbara Ports Authority has dipped by 3 per cent compared with April last year with a monthly total of 59.1 million tonnes. 

Alexander Scott