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 …
Portbound Festival a hit for youth
Last weekend Hedland hosted the Pilbara’s largest youth festival, the 2013 Drug Aware Portbound Pilbara Youth and Health Festival.
The event featured dare-devil BMX tricks, dance performances by Perth-based hip-hop group B-Boys and local hip-hop crew …
Hedland waste to energy plant given environmental approval
The company hoping to build a new waste energy plant in Port Hedland has welcomed the Environmental Protection Authority’s recent approval of the project.
New Energy Corporation said its Port Hedland Waste to Energy Project is …
Splash and play at North West’s largest water park
Residents of the Town of Port Hedland can enjoy the whole of Marquee Park Splash and Play with the water play area now open to the community.
Recent statutory water sampling results met the Department of …
Community voice heard loud and clear
Last Sunday Hedland Community Radio finally completed a challenge that took 11 years.
We are now set up and broadcasting from our own studios at 119 Anderson street.
This has been a magnificent effort involving a wonderful …
Huge turnout for JK Basketball Carnival
More than 1,000 spectators and players have taken part in the James Kelly Basketball Carnival in one of the biggest sporting festivals held in Port Hedland this year.
Players from 38 teams displayed high spirits and …
Luck of the Irish brings back The Healys
St Pat’s Day has come and gone but the North West is still to get a good dose of Irish next weekend.
Irish born and bred brothers Allan, Gavin and Nigel Healy are The Healys, a …
Youth holiday workshops in drama, dance and singing
Gemma Maddock is offering an exciting workshop initiative aimed at the youth of the Pilbara.
The workshops provide members of the community an opportunity to be involved in extending their knowledge of performing arts.
After her sell …
Miners get the chop
Miners on several Rio Tinto sites are sporting new hairstyles this week following World’s Greatest Shave events over the weekend.
Teams from Pannawonica, Tom Price, Greater Brockman, West Angelas, Hope Downs, Yandicoogina and Rail chose to …
Pilbara’s junior footy players dream of the AFL
Life is proving to be a ball for the Pilbara’s top under-16 footballers as they begin a journey that could one day lead them into the elite ranks of the Australian Football League.
More than 60 …
Tom Price basketballers play-off in Country Championships final
Tom Price’s leading female basketball players have shone at the 2013 Country Championships in Perth over the March Labour Day weekend after advancing to the tournament’s grand final.
It was the second year running that the …
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