The State Government will launch a review into how Native Title and cultural heritage processes can better interact with the mining industry.
Oliver Lane
The Local Government Minister has threatened to replace the Town of Porth Hedland council with a commissioner if councillors are “not be able to put the best interests of their community first”.
Laura Newell
A new general practice clinic has officially opened its doors in South Hedland, offering a much-needed boost as the region continues to grapple with a critical healthcare professional shortage.
Madelin Hayes
Port Hedland councillor Ambika Rebello has become the latest person to resign from the troubled council, following a string of departures earlier this year that prompted concern from Premier Roger Cook.
Natasha Clark
The Karratha Kats and Falcons are calling on the Pilbara community to help find a missing piece of local footy history: the Derby Cup, which hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
The Karratha Falcons soared into round five of the North Pilbara Football League with a dominant display against the Wickham Wolves at Bulgarra Reserve on Saturday, May 24.
The Pilbara is joining communities across Australia in a powerful reflection on the nation’s past and a united push toward a more inclusive future for National Reconciliation Week.
From fishing competitions to volunteer firies, Pilbara community initiatives are set to share in the latest round of Horizon Power funding.
A brave SAFE Hedland pooch who had a nasty run-in with a road train is now physically recovered and looking for his new home.
In a unanimous decision, the Shire of East Pilbara has voted to review and revoke its Pastoral Stations – Road and Airstrip Maintenance Policy, declaring the 2006 policy no longer fit for purpose
Marine Rescue Port Hedland (MRPH) is one step closer to a new emergency services facility, with sod officially turned at the proposed site
Marine scientists from DBCA have wrapped up a 10-day expedition to the Pilbara and their findings raise concerns for the health of Western Australia’s coral reefs.
When an alert comes in at Marine Rescue Port Walcott there’s no warning, no warm-up, just a sudden rush to the boat and often, a journey straight into the unknown.
It was a week of electrifying footy action at Windy Ridge Oval in Dampier as round four of the North Pilbara Football League delivered fierce contests against local rivals, Karratha Falcons and Dampier Sharks.
Care for Hedland Environmental Association has cleaned up as community volunteer organisation of the year at the 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The North West Regional Volleyball Tournament is set to return for its third consecutive year, drawing teams from across the Pilbara for a weekend of high-level competition and community engagement.
Secondary students from Jigalong Remote Community School will have the opportunity to make a short film about the social issues that affect them in the Youth Choices remote intensive filmmaking program
Anthony Albanese will not push his new environment minister to rush a decision on the North West Shelf extension, despite mounting pressure from the Premier and WA industry groups.
Jessica Page
The Town of Port Hedland May 7 ordinary council meeting stretched out to five hours on Wednesday night, following the collapse of the previous meeting on April 30.
The Port Hedland Rovers women’s team had every reason to celebrate at the weekend, notching up a historic first win since joining the competition three years ago.
The Dampier Sharks roared into round 3 of the North Pilbara Football League with a commanding performance against the South Hedland Swans at the weekend.
The debate around the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines reared its head once again at the Town of Port Hedland ordinary council meeting on May 7.
Staff Writers
More than 100 Martu men, women and children from remote Western Desert communities recently travelled to Telfer for the annual Western Desert Shield.
Residents of Nullagine will soon have a new place to beat the heat, with construction of the town’s aquatic centre on track for completion by July 2025.
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