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May 17, 2013 – 12:50 pm | 496 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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NRL scores a try as junior competition launches

May 17, 2013 – 1:15 pm | 429 views

The Pilbara Rugby League kicked off its junior league last week with a bang as former NRL players Dean Young and Shaun Timmins attended junior matches and held clinics last weekend.
The players also joined the …

New challenges and wins for bikers

May 17, 2013 – 12:33 pm | 282 views

Round two of the Burrup Mountain Bike Club’s Scott Cycles Club Championship saw another good field of riders turn out for the event on Saturday May 11.  
The hot and gruelling race of Round One …

Here’s Johnny!

May 17, 2013 – 11:58 am | 315 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 …

Red Dog’s descendants to strut their stuff

May 17, 2013 – 11:54 am | 425 views

It’s not just the athletes paddling, running and cycling their way through the relay challenge, who are gearing up to take part in the inaugural Red Dog Festival.
Now proud pooch owners can also show off …

Turn of the century films to screen at Ningaloo

May 17, 2013 – 11:51 am | 266 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 …

Holiday turns to tragedy for family in Coral Bay

May 17, 2013 – 11:49 am | 421 views

A woman’s body was discovered washed ashore at a beach just south of Coral Bay on Wednesday afternoon.
It is believed the 41-year-old woman was snorkelling before her death.
A land, sea and air search was deployed …

Roll up, Roll up

May 17, 2013 – 11:46 am | 198 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 | 632 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 | 549 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 | 520 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 …