Lead Story »

May 17, 2013 – 12:50 pm | 447 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 …

Read the full story »
Karratha News

All the latest news from Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson

Hedland News

All the latest news from Port Hedland, South Hedland and Newman

Ashburton News

News from around the Shire of Ashburton, including Tom Price, Onslow, Paraburdoo and Pannawonnica.

Entertainment

What's on in the Pilbara! Live music, theatre, social events, photos, fashion, movies and more.

Sport

Local sport, junior sport, swimming, football, soccer, rugby in Karratha, Port Hedland, Tom Price and across the Pilbara.

Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Hedland News

Characters and counting come to life at South Hedland Primary

September 12, 2011 – 9:34 am | Comments Off818 views
Fabulous Book Week costumes on parade

Words and numbers were given an extra special place at school in the last fortnight as South Hedland Primary celebrated National Book Week then Literacy and Numeracy Week with some super events.
Book Week saw the …

State softballers strike a chord with community kids

September 3, 2011 – 4:53 pm | Comments Off296 views
Clews, Cockman and Bolland - state softballers

Three top level WA softball players visited Port Hedland last week to run the third of three coaching clinics for the year with about 40 students who visited town from the Yandeyarra and Warralong communities.
Western …

Pagenelli scores a mighty six for the Rovers

September 3, 2011 – 4:53 pm | Comments Off88 views

North Pilbara Football League held round 15 last weekend with the Karratha Falcons winning by forfeit against the Wickham Wolves in league and the South Hedland Swans defeating the Dampier Sharks 20.14 (134) to 10.4 …

Kats 18s out ahead in the game

September 3, 2011 – 4:52 pm | Comments Off92 views

The Kats stepped in front of the competition on Friday night with a convincing win over the Magpies as they turned toward the final with great momentum. 
Having dispatched the Falcons last week, the Kats were …

Netballers reach their ultimate goal

September 3, 2011 – 4:44 pm | Comments Off414 views
A Grade Premiers - Eagles Netball Club

Port Hedland Netball Association took to the courts on Friday, August 19, for grand final night. 
Netball has been bigger than ever in Port Hedland this year, with more than 450 members aged from five through …

Be SAFE and bid for iconic ‘Red Dog’ items now!

September 3, 2011 – 4:43 pm | Comments Off143 views

“Red Dog” movie producer Nelson Woss came to Hedland with the film’s star Koko in August, but in an amazing gesture of thanks, left behind Josh Lucas’ jacket and a thrice signed copy of the …

Pilbara treated to spectacular AMPED UP concerts

September 3, 2011 – 4:34 pm | Comments Off337 views
Fiona Campbell and the Australian String Quartet will be touring to Port Hedland and Newman

Ever wondered what the music of Britney Spears, Radiohead or The Cure would sound like played by a string quartet? 
Following the success of its tour to Far North Queensland, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ), with …

Markets bring out the best in Hedland

September 3, 2011 – 4:32 pm | One Comment | 344 views
Annelies Oldham's Mexican stall 'Las Patronas' does a roaring trade

Port Hedland’s West End markets are always a treat, but this time they were bigger and better than ever.
Wedged in between the Hedland Art Awards on Friday night and Future Shorts on Sunday night, this …

Volunteer Marine Rescue Service receives vital upgrade

September 3, 2011 – 4:29 pm | Comments Off473 views
Gary Mackwell and Jeff Stone introduce the VMR's new tow vehicle

The community was treated to their first look at the Port Hedland Volunteer Marine Rescue Service’s new vessel transfer vehicle at the Spinifex Spree.
The transfer vehicle, which was acquired through funding from BHP Billiton Iron …

Dental Clinic assault

September 3, 2011 – 4:27 pm | Comments Off477 views
Wedge St dental surgery in Port Hedland

On Monday night, August 8, 2011, two offenders went to the Dental Clinic on Wedge Street, Port Hedland. 
They knocked on the front door and when the victim answered they have allegedly assaulted him and then …