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Construction works at the Tom Price Hospital site.

Bush MedicinePremiumMain works tenders awarded for two new Pilbara hospitals

Main works at the new multimillion-dollar hospitals in Tom Price and Paraburdoo have yet to begin as the State Government awards tenders for the construction of the two facilities.

Georgia Campion

A WA building surveying company has been fined and reprimanded for providing misleading compliance documents across five properties.

FinedPremiumBuilding surveyor fined $20,000 for deceptive documents

A building surveying company has been fined $20,000 for issuing misleading compliance documents about several properties across Perth and the Pilbara. 

Eliana Hullett

The project will consist of reconstructing more than 400m of Bathgate Road and 80m of Tambrey Drive, installing a roundabout, adding turning lanes and upgrading stormwater infrastructure.

ROAD UPGRADESPremiumCouncil approves upgrades to one of Karratha’s busiest roads

The City of Karratha has approved a multimillion-dollar upgrade to Bathgate Road and Tambrey Drive to improve safety and access in the area.

Joshua Dowdall

Track map of all tropical cyclones and significant tropical lows that impacted the Indian Ocean during the 2025-26 wet season.

CYCLONE PREPAREDNESSPremiumPilbara locals urged to prepare as cyclone season looms

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Bureau of Meteorology are urging communities in the Pilbara to prepare for the start of the wet season, including tropical cyclones, floods and storms.

Joshua Dowdall

Aerial view of South Hedland Town Square.

COMMUNITY EVENTPremiumHedland event to connect residents with health services

Port Hedland residents will have the chance to connect with local health providers and support services at a community information event in South Hedland

Joshua Dowdall

The world-first Rare Care Pilbara Hub offering medical support to kids with rare diseases has been gifted a major funding boost.

Rare diseasePremiumWorld-first clinics for Pilbara kids with rare diseases

A world-first medical facility for kids with rare and undiagnosed diseases is expanding across the Pilbara with a major funding boost.

Eliana Hullett

Car rental services will return to Onslow Airport.

Car hirePremiumCar hire returns to regional airport after six years

Car rental services will return to Onslow Airport after COVID forced the previous operator to stop its services

Eliana Hullett

Shire president Anthony Middleton.

AIRFARESPremiumShire calls for Pilbara airfares crackdown amid price gap

The Shire of East Pilbara has demanded greater oversight of regional airfares, claiming a flight from Perth to Newman costs more than five times as much as longer east coast routes

Joshua Dowdall

The old softball clubhouse on Tjiluna Oval has been undergoing a $4.2 million redevelopment, and new leases are being arranged as it nears completion.

New leasePremiumTjiluna softball clubhouse $4.2m revamp brings new tenants

The storm-damaged Tjiluna Oval Softball Clubhouse is on the path to a $4.2 million redevelopment, and the new leasing arrangements have been decided.

Eliana Hullett

Rambla Bar and Bistro.

BAR RENOVATIONSPremiumTemporary mobile bar approved in Wickham during renovations

Wickham residents will have access to a temporary containerised bar and mobile commercial kitchen while the town’s Rambla Bar and Bistro closes for a three-month renovation.

Joshua Dowdall

Wickham Recreation Precinct’s main shade structure.

COURT UPGRADESPremiumWickham recreation courts upgrades on track for opening

A major milestone has been reached at the Wickham Recreation Precinct multipurpose courts upgrade with the installation of the main shade structure

Joshua Dowdall

The Shinju Matsuri Festival 2027 received funding from the Horizon Power community program.

ENERGY PARTNERSHIPSPremiumWA Government funds $250,000 towards energy-focused projects

The State Government has invested almost $250,000 in the Kimberley and Pilbara region, through Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships program, in locally-led projects that will support the region

Joshua Dowdall

Hedland Health Campus was ranked third for elective surgery wait times in WA.

Waiting periodsPremiumHedland hospital among State’s best for surgery waits

Hedland Health Campus is among the best in the State for elective surgery wait times, according to new figures analysing the disparity of wait times across WA’s hospitals.

Georgia Campion

Exmouth golfer Teressa Miller at Karratha's Golf Course.

GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENTSPremiumFinal stage of Karratha Golf Course redevelopments completed

The final stage of redevelopment works on the Karratha Golf Course Maintenance Compound has been completed, with new facilities designed to support the ongoing maintenance and operation of the golf course.

Joshua Dowdall

Karratha Rocks will perform two shows at The Tambrey on November 13 and 14.

ROCK SHOWPremiumDouble the rock as Karratha scores two shows next month

One of Australia’s biggest rock tribute festivals are touching down in Karratha next month, featuring a collection of tribute shows.

Joshua Dowdall

Former West Coast Eagles premiership player Josh Kennedy with members from Fair Game Australia and Youth Involvement Council in South Hedland.

PilbaraPremiumEagles legend Josh Kennedy makes his mark in South Hedland

Former West Coast Eagles premiership player and Horizon Power ambassador Josh Kennedy made his mark in the Pilbara this week, sharing his footy knowledge with local aspiring footy players.

Joshua Dowdall

Port Hedland Visitor Centre.

REFURBISHMENTPremiumPort Hedland Visitor Centre to close for refurbishment works

The Town of Port Hedland will assume management of the Port Hedland Visitor Centre from November, marking the next chapter in the facility’s role as a gateway to the region for visitors.

Joshua Dowdall

Education Minister Sabine Winton said the incentive would encourage teachers to stay in regional WA.

REGIONAL EDUCATIONPremiumInvestment supporting regional teachers extended next year

Regional and remote public school staff will be eligible for payments of up to $5250, after the State Government announced it would extend its temporary regional attraction and retention incentive next year.

Joshua Dowdall

Roger Cook has defended not meeting with Indigenous families on his first visit to Hedland, the epicentre of the child protection crisis in the Pilbara, two months after it was thrust into the spotlight.

State PoliticsPremiumCook defends lacklustre itinerary in recent Hedland trip

Roger Cook has defended not meeting with the Indigenous families which triggered a national focus on the issues of child protection the Pilbara during his first visit to South Hedland.

Oliver Lane

An Omura's whale.

Whale of a timePremiumProject sheds new light on elusive whale off north WA coast

A WA-led research project on one of the world’s most mysterious and elusive whale species has discovered new information through a collection of underwater recordings.

Georgia Campion

Upgrades at Pannawonica playground and sports club are ready in time for summer.

Sport upgradesPremiumMajor upgrades at Pannawonica sports club and playground

Play time is ready to begin at Pannawonica this summer, with a fresh playground and revamped sports club open for business. 

Eliana Hullett

Hula Bar's Chaffing The Dream team.

CANCER FUNDRAISERPremiumHula Bar raises more than $84,000 for cancer research

Karratha’s Hula Bar team has taken part in this year’s MACA Cancer 200 in Perth, raising more than $84,000 for cancer support at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

Joshua Dowdall

KBSS Engineering managing director Cory Byers.

BUSINESS AWARDSPremiumKarratha company takes out WA Business Award

A Karratha-based company has taken out the growth award at the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards on Thursday, October 15, becoming one of the State’s most innovative small and medium-sized businesses.

Joshua Dowdall

The City of Karratha is recommending a concept design featuring 20 synthetic turf hitting bays, including two accessible teaching bays.

DRIVING RANGEPremiumKarratha golf course driving range to consider relocation

A proposed relocation of the Karratha Golf Course driving range could cost $3.16 million, with councillors considering whether to pursue a more expensive design before committing to construction.

Joshua Dowdall