Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation, Perdaman and the State Government have entered into a collaboration to build a 50-megawatt solar farm at the Ngarluma Green Energy Park south of Karratha.
Cain Andrews
Phoebe Solon
A new artificial reef which is expected to create a new marine habitat and boost recreational fishing opportunities in the Pilbara has been installed near Rosemary Island in the Dampier Archipelago.
Thousands of dead baitfish have been discovered at John’s Creek Boat Harbour near Point Samson this morning, thought to be caused by low tides and heat related issues.
Cane toads could colonise up to three quarters of the Pilbara by 2041 if action isn’t taken to hold back the horde of amphibians, according to a new study from Curtin University.
The Australia Day Onslow Boat Regatta brought the community together for a day of racing, beach games and celebration
Pilbara Ports has found a contractor for stage two of the Dampier Link Bridge, a 57m link bridge that will connect the Dampier Cargo Wharf to the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility.
In celebration of International Women’s Day this March, Roebourne will host the opening of Radical Futures: Rematriation, an art exhibition honouring female matriarchs.
The Kayak Club, established by The Y Newman through its Pakala Jijikaja Yankuni-la (Get up Young People let’s go) Program, has found a new home at the Shire of East Pilbara’s Newman Aquatic Centre
Martumili artists Corban Clause Williams and Judith Anya Samson are taking their stories of the Pilbara interstate this month, presenting major solo exhibitions at the Melbourne Art Fair.
Housing development in the East Pilbara is set to benefit from a share of up to $12.6 million through the Cook Government’s Infrastructure Development Fund
Broome’s biggest rainbow tropical celebration is gearing up a chock-a-block entertainment program for Broome Mardi Gras 2026, including major UK dance artists set to light up the Kimberley.
Heart of Australia, a mobile specialist healthcare provider, will visit the Pilbara at the end of February to deliver the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
A WA Supreme Court judge has found David James Pye guilty over the assassination of late Rebels bikie kingpin Nick Martin at the Perth Motorplex in December 2020.
Charlton Hart
A British nuclear-powered submarine has been forced to remain offshore near Perth after the Rottnest Channel Swim blocked its planned entry into HMAS Stirling.
Andrew Greene
A Manning man is behind bars after becoming pen pals with paedophiles and murderers in prisons across the globe.
Jessica Evensen
Fremantle’s Rising Star Murphy Reid looks set to rise to another level in 2026, and he’s explained his approach to becoming an even better player during an exclusive interview with The West Australian.
Craig O'Donoghue
A Geraldton police officer charged with a series of offences over the alleged unlawful use of computers and surveillance devices has been a no show in court for medical reasons.
Kate Campbell
A WA Supreme Court judge will deliver his verdict on Friday in the case against David James Pye, the rival bikie accused of orchestrating the 2020 assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin at Perth Motorplex.
The State’s top cop has revealed how the investigation into the family’s cause of death is progressing.
Water Corporation is struggling to provide a basic level of service to customers amid a maintenance backlog of at least five years and urgent repairs including decaying sewerage and lead leaking into pipes.
The horrific crash closed the freeway for more than 10 hours.
Renovations worth $4 million are complete on 13 homes in Bondini, 10km east of Wiluna.
Isabella Davis
A revamped and expanded Geraldton Homemaker Centre is on the way, with construction on the North West Coastal Highway location making noticeable progress.
Sally Q Davies
Geraldton’s property prices surged 5.8 per cent in the three months to January, according to new data, which has the red-hot regional WA market leading the national pack.
Kate Campbell & Caitlin Vinci
Geraldton residents have rung in the Lunar New Year with a celebration on Sunday, including lion dancing and musical performances.
Almost two months into the ban on demersal fishing, the tourism dependent town of Kalbarri has been left reeling at the potential ongoing impacts with more than 18 months to go before anything changes.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has redeveloped its plan to support local youth using feedback from more than 270 young people aged 12-25.
As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.
Evelyn Cheng
S&P Global Ratings has lowered its forecast for China property sales this year, barely two months into 2026.
Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.
Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny
The US on Wednesday unveiled new initiatives to mobilise allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, including coordinated price floors.
Dylan Butts
A growing number of schools are ditching ‘bring your own device’ laptop programs in a bid to cut down kids’ screen addictions and prevent problems such as secret gaming in the classroom.
Bethany Hiatt
There is no end in sight for a growing mountain of waste accumulating south of Perth, which is drawing criticism despite being only two thirds of the way to its expected height.
Brooke Rolfe
A Mandurah footy player who knocked a man unconscious in Northbridge last year has been saved from an immediate term of imprisonment.
With billions of dollars sunk and hundreds of jobs lost, the ‘Made in Australia’ lithium dream hinges on the might of WA conglomerate Wesfarmers to become a reality.
A man pleaded guilty in court on Friday after he assaulted a woman who broke her wrist and hit her head in a bizarre 2025 attack.
Fragmented responses to children experiencing family and domestic violence are hindering efforts to improve child safety and wellbeing, according to a youth support organisation.
Hannah Cross
