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May 17, 2013 – 12:50 pm | 208 views

A rare solar eclipse passing near Newman and Jigalong put the Pilbara front and centre on the world astronomy stage last Friday May 10.
The early-morning event occurred as the moon crossed in front of the …

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Roll up, Roll up

May 17, 2013 – 11:46 am | 79 views

As far as circus entertainment goes, the Circus Royale is as traditional as it gets.
The big top will be rolling through the Pilbara with stops in Karratha and Port Hedland from this weekend.
You’ll find fabulous …

The Gurge’s 20 year party

May 3, 2013 – 2:03 pm | 568 views

When you think of nineties, Australian and eclectic music, you can almost hear Polyester Girl, Fat Cop and Tu-Plang.
Head to the Tambrey Tavern in Karratha this Friday May 10 to catch these songs and more …

Bluewater Tackle Exmouth Fishing Report

May 3, 2013 – 2:00 pm | 506 views

The Pannawonica Sporting Club held their inaugural fishing and spearing competition recently, which was proudly supported by many local and Western Australian businesses including Tackle World Exmouth.  
There are many keen anglers living in Pannawonica and …

Toby steals them away

May 3, 2013 – 1:56 pm | 460 views

Due to popular demand, West Australian roots artist Toby Beard is returning to the North West to rock Exmouth, Coral Bay and Karratha.
The ”one part orchestra, one part bonfire jam, one part circus” artist last …

Bait training to protect Pilbara wildlife

May 3, 2013 – 1:54 pm | 642 views

Threatened species in the Pilbara will get better protection from the threat of feral animals following Department of Environment and Conservation staff training in the safe use and handling of fox baits.
DEC Pilbara feral animal …

Lending a hand to sick kids and their families

May 3, 2013 – 1:52 pm | 596 views

Not only was their son seriously ill, but he was forced to seek medical treatment thousands of kilometres away at Perth’s Princess Margaret Hospital.
Facing an extended stay in Perth, the Cullen’s were directed to Ronald …

New bus service means alternate travel around Pilbara coast

May 3, 2013 – 1:47 pm | 474 views

After an outcry from Western Australia’s travelling community when Greyhound Australia cancelled their bus service between Perth and Broome, a new service has been introduced to meet the demand.
In March, Greyhound Australia axed the south …

Festival-goers promised a whale of a time

May 3, 2013 – 1:45 pm | 311 views

The popular Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival in Exmouth to be held over the weekend May 24 to 26 is fast approaching with its float parade, art and music performances and even circus show.
Live drum and bass …

Win a guided trip in the Kimberley

May 3, 2013 – 1:34 pm | 1,082 views

If there is one place on the planet where the landscape, the fishing and the characters were more colourful than in the Pilbara – then it would have to be our northern neighbour the Kimberley.
And …

Life is a beach for polo players

May 3, 2013 – 1:21 pm | 814 views

With the travel season kicking off, another attraction that might tempt locals beyond the Pilbara’s borders this month is the annual Pinctada Cable Beach Polo tournament being held this year from May 18 to 19.
A …