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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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Walk the talk on Mother’s Day

April 7, 2012 – 3:48 pm | Comments Off502 views
The bold, the beaut and the bright big haired joined the 2011 Mother's Day walk

The Mother’s Day Classic is a national event that raises much-needed funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The event will be held at the Civic Centre Gardens (McGregor Street, Port Hedland) with on-the-day registrations opening …

Matt Dann puts on its top hat for 2012

April 7, 2012 – 3:46 pm | Comments Off312 views
CIRCA Me and My Shadow and the MICF are all heading to the Matt Dann

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hold on to your hats theatre lovers and budding arts admirers!
You may see all sorts of building happening outside the Matt Dann Cultural Centre, but never fear, the theatre is in full swing and can’t …

French Walkabout dinner – magnifique

April 7, 2012 – 3:38 pm | Comments Off405 views
Oui! Oui! Staff get into the spirit of things at the Walky's French inspired dinner - Photo courtesy Sasha Stavretis

The Walkabout Hotel pulled out the red, white and blue last weekend, holding a French themed dinner for Saturday evening guests.
About 80 people attended the night, with Walkabout manager of events and functions Robin Ross …

Hedland Senior High School has a ball

April 7, 2012 – 3:31 pm | Comments Off986 views
Dhaniyah Jerima, Lauren Matthews, Loz Vailala, Djidin Taylor, Grace Jarvis, Brooke Goldman

Hedland’s senior school students were all about glitz, glamour and a bit of French sparkle last weekend, spending “An Evening in Paris” for the annual school ball.   
The young ladies and gents, looking smashing and …

Kids close the gap to create harmony

April 7, 2012 – 3:27 pm | Comments Off534 views
Hedland kids create health and harmony

Health, happiness and harmony are great aspirations and South Hedland Primary School embraced these ideals recently, holding a whole school celebration of Harmony Day and Close the Gap Day in late March.
With Harmony Day saluting …

Local makers make the Pilbara

April 7, 2012 – 3:16 pm | Comments Off462 views
Makers make the mark-et Photo courtesy Samantha Bell

The first of the 2012 West End Markets presented by the Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery and FORM will be showcasing many local handmade art craft, fresh produce, fine food and fashion, as well as local …

Ride2School at Millars

March 30, 2012 – 12:44 pm | Comments Off300 views
Year three student Callum and his dad Mick Jones riding to school

For the first time, Millars Well Primary School has formerly supported Ride2School Day, which was held on Wednesday, March 21.
In the past, the school has incorporated riding to school through their Walk Safely to School …

Golfing with guilt

March 30, 2012 – 12:29 pm | Comments Off199 views

Teams of two “paired up” to play a challenging afternoon of “golf with guilt”.  
If you didn’t score and your partner did your team recorded a zero for that hole. Lots of laughs!
The overall winners …

Bold one day, beautiful the next

March 30, 2012 – 12:15 pm | One Comment | 518 views
Simone Gill looking fantastic for the leukaemia cause

Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Demi Moore and Mena Suvari have all done it for a film.
It’s one thing to shave your long locks to make a bundle for your own bank balance, another to do …

Masters show skills

March 23, 2012 – 12:56 pm | Comments Off179 views

The Pilbara AFL Masters once again brought their touch and poise to the footy fields of the Shire with the Crocs, Ishmal, Hacks and the combined Mud Crabs and Baggers and Taggers matching up at …