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MiningPremiumBHP miners back to work after Pilbara evacuation

Heavy rain in the Pilbara forced BHP to evacuate personnel and pause production at a major mining hub at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan and Adrian Rauso

SportPremiumKarratha teen shines at Olympic Change-Maker National Summit

A Karratha Senior High School student has proudly represented the Pilbara on the national stage, joining 27 other young leaders at the prestigious Australian Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.

Katya Minns

Regional WAPremium Pilbara youth empowered through UN Young Citizens Project

More than 200 young people across the Pilbara have taken part in a week-long program that aims to inspire students to become active citizens in their communities while honing skills.

Katya Minns

Road safetyPremiumNew campaign targets drink-driving ahead of festive season

The State Government has launched a new road safety campaign targeting drink-driving as the Pilbara prepares for the busy festive season.

Katya Minns

Defamation trialPremiumCarter v Blanco: Court narrows scope of Blanco’s defence

The high-profile defamation case between Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter and former mayor Camilo Blanco has taken a significant turn, with the Supreme Court limiting the claims Cr Blanco can use in his defence.

Cain Andrews

Council chaosPremiumCouncillor says ‘too dangerous’ to attend council briefings

Port Hedland Cr Camilo Blanco has claimed he does not attend council briefings as it is “too dangerous” for him and he will return once there is new leadership in the council administration

Cain Andrews

Tidiest Town AwardsPremiumPort and South Hedland named WA’s tidiest town

Port and South Hedland has been named WA’s tidiest town with a win at the WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards on November 29. 

Cain Andrews

Council PremiumState Administrative Tribunal to reconsider Cr Blanco case

The case which saw Port Hedland councillor Camilo Blanco censured is back in front of the State Administrative Tribunal after the councillor failed to publish a public apology. 

Cain Andrews

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Rio lays off dozens of workers at WA iron ore mines

UPDATED: Rio Tinto has sacked operations staff working at three of its Pilbara iron ore mines and shrunk the scale of two other proposed developments.

Adrian Rauso and Simone Grogan

Oil & GasCommentsPremiumWhitby rules on Karratha LNG plant appeals

State environmental approval to extend the life of the Karratha Gas Plant is looking more likely after Reece Whitby finalised the almost-900-day appeal process.

Matt Mckenzie

Oil & GasPremiumWoodside’s Pluto LNG plant in emergency shutdown

Woodside Energy’s massive Pluto LNG plant on the Burrup Peninsula was shut down on Monday and the cause is still under investigation.

Matt Mckenzie

COVID controversy PremiumPort Hedland COVID vaccine controversy sparks event in Perth

An event dubbed The Great Debate: Port Hedland vs the Premier will take place in Perth later this month, marking the latest chapter in the long-running Port Hedland COVID vaccine controversy.

Cain Andrews

Parliament PremiumOne Nation MP calls for Trump style politics in WA

One Nation MP Ben Dawkins claims Trump style politics are needed in WA as he backed in the new US President and the Port Hedland council’s COVID vaccine motion. 

Cain Andrews

Oil & GasPremiumThis is what $19 billion gets you

Action is picking up pace at WA’s biggest building site — and the impact of the $19 billion project will be felt far beyond the Burrup Peninsula. 

Matt Mckenzie

NetballPremiumHorizon Power boosts PHNA with funding ahead of NW Champs

The Port Hedland Netball Association is gearing up for an exciting year after being awarded in the latest round of Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships Program.

Katya Minns

CouncilPremiumPort Hedland Council meeting drags on for over six hours

The Town of Port Hedland’s October ordinary council meeting blew out to more than six hours in length.

Cain Andrews

Controversy continues PremiumCOVID contamination battle enters State Parliament

Port Hedland’s vaccine debate has made its way to the WA Parliament after the Premier urged Port Hedland Cr Adrian McRae to resign over his comments on Russian State media and COVID-19 jabs. 

Cain Andrews

Captain Australia’s Big LapPremiumCaptain Australia’s quest for The Kids’ Cancer Project

Pass Captain Australia in the Pilbara heat and you might think you’re seeing some sort of mirage or stepping into a scene from Mad Max, but his journey is part of a greater quest. 

Madelin Hayes

Debunked PremiumTGA responds to COVID vaccine contamination claims

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration has rubbished claims of DNA contamination raised at a Town of Port Hedland council meeting in October. 

Cain Andrews

PoliticsCommentsPremiumPremier urges WA councillor to resign amid Russian strife

Premier Roger Cook has urged Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae to resign after appearing on Russian State media to decry Australian ‘mainstream media’. 

Cain Andrews

Doubling down Councillor quotes nazi on Russian state news

Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae has quoted a prominent nazi political theorist while appearing on Russian television to attack “mainstream media” reporting. 

Cain Andrews

Employers recognised PremiumPilbara employers awarded for backing volunteers

Twelve Pilbara businesses and organisations have been recognised at the 2024 Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards for their vital support of WA’s emergency services volunteers.

Cain Andrews

Economy PremiumSeven Pilbara projects share $1 million in RED Grants

Seven Pilbara projects will share in more than $1 million in funding in the latest round of RED Grants aimed at bolstering the region’s employment, business resilience and economic diversity. 

Cain Andrews

Land restoration PremiumAboriginal groups get $2m for land restoration work

Six Aboriginal enterprises across the Pilbara, Kimberley and Goldfields will share in more than $2 million in funding to support the production of native seed for land restoration and rehabilitation across WA

Cain Andrews