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May 17, 2013 – 12:50 pm | 359 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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Nation’s No 1 Urban DJ tours Pilbara

May 17, 2013 – 12:03 pm | 204 views

DJ Nino Brown is Australia’s biggest hip hop and RnB DJ and while no stranger to international concerts and Australia’s biggest dance festivals, he’s back in the Pilbara and says next weekend’s shows will be …

Here’s Johnny!

May 17, 2013 – 11:58 am | 201 views

He shot to stardom in 2011 as a finalist on TV’s X-Factor, won Dancing With The Stars in 2012 and made his acting debut at the top of Australian TV on Home and Away in …

Turn of the century films to screen at Ningaloo

May 17, 2013 – 11:51 am | 189 views

Exmouth school students are promising to put on one of the more unique shows at this months’ Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival in Exmouth from May 24 to 26.
The students from Exmouth District High School together with …

The Gurge’s 20 year party

May 3, 2013 – 2:03 pm | 597 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 …

Toby steals them away

May 3, 2013 – 1:56 pm | 479 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 …

Festival-goers promised a whale of a time

May 3, 2013 – 1:45 pm | 321 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 …

Aker’s anecdotes

April 19, 2013 – 1:04 pm | 809 views

Jason Akermanis was not only known for having silky skills and lightning speed on the football field, but also for having one of the fastest mouths off the pitch.
And it was this off-field talent for …

Spirit Sessions

April 19, 2013 – 1:01 pm | 986 views

Psychic and medium Deborah Webber is in Karratha this Tuesday April 22 and Hedland on April 23 to communicate with the souls of the departed.
The medium, who has appeared on television show Sensing Murder and …

Get set kids, school’s out

April 19, 2013 – 12:58 pm | 545 views

Kids have plenty of activities to choose from this school holidays in Hedland, including Gemma Maddock’s renowned performing arts workshops.
Movie Marathon. 
What can be better than a full afternoon watching movies? Come on down to the …

Artists reflect on Pilbara beauty

April 5, 2013 – 1:05 pm | 757 views

Two award winning Karratha artists will exhibit works exploring life in the Pilbara at the Karratha Visitor Centre throughout April.
Oil painter Waling Gorospe and watercolor painter Marinda Van der Walt joined guests to open their …