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 …
Petition raises concern over housing priorities
The issue of prioritising accommodation for Port Hedland residents versus fly-in fly-out workers has come to the fore in a community petition opposing local council’s ministerial request to change parts of South Hedland’s Marie Marland …
Incident at Walkabout Hotel
Port Hedland Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a man who can help with their investigation into an incident at the Walkabout Hotel.
At around 7pm on Thursday 28 July 2011, the man was …
Indigenous contractors prove their mettle at BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Indigenous owned and operated contract company, ALM Contracting, are proving their mettle within the Pilbara-based BHP Billiton Iron Ore operations, applying their flexible business approach to contracts throughout the company.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Senior Manager …
When classical meets “The Cure”
The Australian String Quartet pulled at Hedland’s heartstrings last week in a gorgeous performance, “ASQ Amped Up with Fiona Campbell” at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre, where eclectic classical was followed by inspiring takes on …
Racing regatta is a rip roaring ride
Port Hedland Yacht Club held its hugely successful 2011 Port Hedland Regatta recently, with two races held in three divisions spread over the weekend and 13 teams participating.
Commodore Darryl Brown couldn’t have been happier with …
Port victorious over South Hedland in cricket grand final
Port Hedland Cricket Club went into the grand final a little cautious, seeing what South Hedland did the week before in the semi-final.
Souths won the all-important toss and elected to bat.
Port Hedland didn’t take long …
Fitness warriors fire up the floor
The Les Mills aerobics mantra is “We are warriors in the battle against a sedentary lifestyle” and last weekend at the JD Hardie Centre, a contingent of at least 40 fitness warriors came out pumping, …
Scholarships and mentors for students
Five BHP Billiton education scholarships available to Port Hedland students are designed to make transition through the different stages of education easier.
The scholarship program, is part of BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Pilbara Education Partnerships Scholarships …
Students study cardiac arrest with “Coma Jack”
No one likes to think of their heart suddenly stopping, but five Port Hedland medical students have been learning how to treat someone having a cardiac arrest by using the closest thing there is to …
Landscapers get wet and wise at workshop
ABC’s Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne hosted a hands-on irrigation and landscaping workshop for more than 50 industry participants at the Water Corporation’s waterwise demonstration garden in South Hedland.
Water Corporation Acting Regional Manager Nick Churchill …
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