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West Pilbara Cricket Association country week B-grade team.

CricketPremiumWest Pilbara shines at Country Week

The West Pilbara Cricket Association’s B-grade side capped off an outstanding campaign at country week this month, surging all the way to the grand final.

Cain Andrews

The first sod has been turned on the $7.2 million JD Hardie Adventure Park and Pump Track project.

Construction begins JD Hardie Adventure Park begins construction

Work has begun on Port Hedland’s JD Hardie Adventure Park, with the project set to be open in November in time for the 2026 Christmas school holidays.

Cain Andrews

Broome Pride 2025 will kick off next month.

WA News Broome Mardi Gras 2026

Broome Mardi Gras 2026 program announced.

Phoebe Solon

More than 8,000 kids have visited both Gratwick Aquatic Centre and South Hedland Aquatic Centre for free over the 2025/26 summer season so far thanks to the Hedland Splash program. 

Community PremiumHedland Splash providing kids free pool entry until April

More than 8000 kids have visited both Gratwick Aquatic Centre and South Hedland Aquatic Centre for free over this summer so far thanks to the Hedland Splash program. 

Cain Andrews

The Karratha Kats league team celebrate their 2025 grand final win.

Football PremiumNorth Pilbara Football League fixtures released

Fixtures for the 2026 North Pilbara Football League season have been released with some blockbuster clashes set for the opening round come April. 

Cain Andrews

Children enjoying the interactive sessions at the Y's Newman Early Learning Centre.

Early learning Newman early learning literacy lessons to continue in 2026

A collaboration in Newman helping to boost early childhood literacy though puppetry, songs and interactive activities will continue in 2026 after a successful launch last year.

Cain Andrews

Care for Hedland founder Kelly Howlett.

New yearPremiumLeaders look ahead to 2026

Regional leaders have shared their plans for the new year.

Phoebe Solon

Temperatures and power bills are increasing in Australia.

Feeling the heatPremiumPower bills are making householders feel the heat

WA has recorded its third-hottest year on record but a survey has shown soaring power bills are forcing people to turn off their air-conditioners.

Michael Palmer

Family friendly activities will be on offer in the Town of Port Hedland.

WA News PremiumAustralia Day in Hedland

Australia Day in Hedland

Phoebe Solon

Marble Bar, often described as Australia’s hottest town, has recorded sweltering temperatures in the mid 40s. 

Weather PremiumPilbara heatwave continues

Communities across the Pilbara region are enduring a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s and little relief forecast in the coming days

Phoebe Solon

Kurlu Kurlu Wirri play space opens in Port Hedland.

WA News PremiumKurlu Kurlu Wirri official opening

The Town of Port Hedland celebrates official opening of the Kurlu Kurlu Wirri play space

Phoebe Solon

Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Scott Ballem and general manager Tina Scott.

Business PremiumPort Hedland Chamber of Commerce preparing for a busy year

The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry is preparing for a big year in 2026, launching new advocacy programs to tackle liveability issues while capitalising on a surge in industrial growth.

Cain Andrews

Ella Hooper, Jack Botts, South Summit and Christine Anu will perform in Port Hedland as part of the Always Good Nights 2026 series.

Music PremiumCelebrated Australian artists to headline Always Good Nights

Australian music heavyweights Ella Hooper of Killing Heidi fame and multi‑award winning artist Christine Anu will headline Port Hedland’s Always Good Nights this year in the event’s biggest line-up yet. 

Cain Andrews

South Hedland detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for information as they investigate a series of scrub fires.

Crime PremiumDetectives investigate suspicious scrub fires in Hedland

South Hedland detectives are calling for the public information as they investigate a series of scrub fires. 

Cain Andrews

Praxelis is a highly invasive weed.

Weed alertPremiumKimberley on alert for weed as wet season kicks in

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has urged Kimberley residents to be on the lookout for an invasive weed.

Michael Palmer

Temperatures are set to soar across WA as a heatwave hits the State.

WeatherCommentsWarning as parts of WA to hit near-50C in sizzling heatwave

People in parts of the State are set to swelter through intense heat, prompting a fresh warning from authorities.

Cain Andrews

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

Council election PremiumDismissed councillors confirm March election bid

While former Port Hedland Councillor Camilo Blanco has said he will run in the upcoming election despite Government advice that he would be ineligible, who else from the dismissed council is set to run again? 

Cain Andrews

Town of Port Hedland administrative building.

Election time PremiumPort Hedland postal election set for March 28

The Town of Port Hedland will hold a postal election on March 28 to elect all nine council positions to replace the commission installed at the local government authority in early September 2025.

Cain Andrews

Broome police have arrested two men they say were in possition of more than 56g of meth.

Drug bust PremiumTwo men charged after allegedly found with 56g of meth

Broome police say they have stopped more drugs entering the community after allegedly finding two men in possession of more the 56g of meth over the holiday period. 

Cain Andrews

A bricklayer hard at doing what he knows best.

WA news PremiumNew Year, new housing funding for the Pilbara

The Pilbara will get a slice of the State’s housing cash action following the mid-year Budget review.

Laura Newell

Paul Papalia Minister for Defence Industries

WA newsPremiumBanned drinkers register here to stay

After a five-year trial, the banned drinkers register has now become permanent in the Pilbara and Kimberley. 

Cain Andrews and Laura Newell

Ngaire Carroll from Hedland Senior High School achieved an impressive 99.10 ATAR.

IMPRESSIVE RESULT PremiumHedland student’s impressive ATAR result

A Hedland student has wrapped up her high school years on a high note, achieving an exceptional ATAR score she describes as “a bit surreal”.

Madelin Hayes

A builder has been chosen for the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub Adventure Park.

WA news PremiumJD Hardie Adventure Park on track as builder chosen

Town of Port Hedland commissioners have chosen their preferred builder for the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub Adventure Park.

Laura Newell

A previous plan proposed for Cottier Drive.

WA news PremiumKey worker housing proposal up for debate

The key worker housing project touted for a 2.64ha lot on Cottier Drive in South Hedland has returned to the Town of Port Hedland’s council chamber.

Laura Newell