Karratha’s Youth Week is gearing up to be a vibrant celebration full of exciting free events designed to inspire young people to connect with their community, each other and themselves.
Madelin Hayes
One person has already died from the virus in WA this year.
Former City of Karratha mayor Peter Long has been presented with the Honorary Freeman award in recognition for his hard work and significant contributions to the community.
Pilbara Labor incumbent Kevin Michel has retained his seat in the Pilbara, getting the edge over Liberal candidate Amanda Kailis.
The spotlight was on Karratha’s cultural diversity during Harmony Week with a host of celebratory events across town.
Karijini National Park is set to host more than 3500 visitors this April as the Karijini Experience returns for 2025.
Cain Andrews
Gearing up jobseekers for the workforce, Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation has started its Ready 2 Work program in Karratha and Roebourne
The Karratha Hockey Association is gearing up for a busy 2025 season after more than 70 kids attended a recent junior league ‘have a go day’.
A generous young jewellery designer recently made a thoughtful donation to SAFE Karratha, using the profits from her business, Rad Designs, to buy pet products for animals in need.
A former security guard and a serving police officer have been recognised for their acts of selflessness in this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations.
Oliver Lane
Alongside his horses, working dogs and a few goats, award-winning musician Tom Curtain is bringing his Katherine Outback Experience to the Pilbara.
Police have confirmed a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male died at the scene of a collision along North West Coastal Highway, near Cleaverville Road on Sunday morning
Crime statistics in the Pilbara surged in 2024 with the latest WA Police data revealing drug offences, assault and sexual violence are on the rise in certain areas.
Popular online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats has announced its expansion into four new locations in regional WA.
Cheyanne Enciso
Police have confirmed two people riding a motorcycle died in a devastating crash on the North West Coast Highway on Sunday morning.
Rachel Fenner
Endangered pygmy blue whales are diving deep to feed while migrating along the WA coast, new research has revealed, challenging long-held assumptions about their foraging habits.
Katya Minns
The Dampier Basketball Association slam dunked its way into the spotlight at the 2025 Basketball WA Senior Country Championships, sending five teams to compete.
The Town of Port Hedland is reviewing defects at its $19.5 million community centre, after the facility was deemed unfit for use as a shelter during Tropical Cyclone Zelia.
Pilbara and Kimberley artists who have previously participated in the Radius Mentoring Program were celebrated at the opening of Radius Reunion.
The North West Volleyball Association is ready to serve up an exciting 2025 season, building on last year’s momentum
The City of Karratha has updated its stallholders and street trading policy with the aim of striking a balance between fixed businesses and food vans.
The City of Karratha has appointed two highly regarded experts to join its the city’s Audit and Organisational Risk Committee who both boast extensive experience in the field.
Prominent Aboriginal researcher, community advocate and former elite water polo player Professor Juli Coffin has been inducted into the 2025 Women’s Hall of Fame
Western Australia’s longest-running community fun run will remain in Karratha for the next three years
