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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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Retired AFL star to coach the Falcons

February 10, 2012 – 11:40 am | Comments Off693 views
The Falcon's Football Club being trained by Beau McDonald

When former AFL player Beau McDonald moved to Karratha for work it wasn’t long before the Falcons Football Club snatched him up to coach.
Mr McDonald moved to Karratha this year after working as assistant coach …

Women in business – Hayley Stewart

February 10, 2012 – 11:38 am | Comments Off765 views
Bankwest Newman store manager Hayley Stewart and 2IC Laura Lofthouse

After coming to realise teaching was not for her, Hayley Stewart decided to go into banking.
Now at only 25-years-old, Hayley is now the store manager of the Newman Bankwest branch.
“I left school after completing TEE …

A double-header launch for youth and families

February 10, 2012 – 11:36 am | Comments Off523 views
Don't miss out on watching Wes Carr perform live

Life is about to get a whole lot better in Karratha as the Shire of Roebourne prepares to celebrate the official openings of two new community facilities, The Youth Shed and the Pam Buchanan Family …

An Awesome trio perform in town

February 10, 2012 – 11:30 am | Comments Off394 views
The Axis of Awesome performed at the Fly on the Wall Tavern last weekend

So, after meeting the guys from the Axis of Awesome, I have come to the conclusion to never take life too seriously.
Also, never mention your favourite celebrity.
I made this terrible mistake of letting it slip …

‘Fresh Meat’ rock into roller derby training

February 7, 2012 – 3:40 pm | Comments Off552 views
North West Roller Derby

It’s exciting times for the team at North West Roller Derby.
After a Christmas break from the Friday skate sessions, where the girls were busy practising their plough stops, slides, pivots and the general art of …

PHSA up for national award

February 7, 2012 – 3:38 pm | Comments Off479 views
Port Hedland Softball Association grand final match in action 2011

It was a great surprise to be informed that the Port Hedland Softball Association has been nominated and is a finalist for Association of the Year at the Australian Softball Awards, which will be held …

Enjoy a Sportsman Night of fun

February 7, 2012 – 3:36 pm | Comments Off330 views

The Hedland Senior High School’s Kicking Goals and Shooting Goals Programs are holding their Sportsman Night, a major fundraising event, this Friday!
The programs have invited football stars to come and have a chat, answer some …

Hedland players in Australian Championships

February 7, 2012 – 3:34 pm | Comments Off512 views
Lisa Pitt in action on the field

The Australian Softball Championships were held in Perth during January.  
There was an amazing high skill level from all players throughout the event and was very close to what you would see at the Open …

Turtle monitoring season update

February 7, 2012 – 3:31 pm | Comments Off512 views
Baby turtles

Care For Hedland Environmental Association’s turtle monitoring program has entered its 19th week of monitoring at both Cemetery and Pretty Pool Beaches.  
Female Flatback turtle nesting activity has slowed, and all but ceased with only …

Relay for Life hits the ground running

February 7, 2012 – 3:29 pm | Comments Off458 views
Just some of the 2012 Relay for Life committee members with chairperson Denise Bevins (centre, in black)

The Cancer Council’s annual 24 hour, super fun-draiser “Relay for Life” took off like wildfire in the Pilbara last August and this year it’s set to be an even bigger community hit.
Staged in Port Hedland, …