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May 17, 2013 – 12:50 pm | 418 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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South Hedland man reported missing

February 22, 2013 – 1:54 pm | One Comment | 753 views

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 55-year-old South Hedland man reported missing since Friday February 8.
Lindsay Edward Judas was last seen about 9am on Friday 8 February driving along Trig Street …

Truck accident unearths new Pilbara tourist attraction

February 8, 2013 – 12:36 pm | Comments Off1,942 views

Motorists near Port Hedland were repeatedly delayed this month as authorities struggled to remove a 350 tonne piece of mining equipment from the Great Northern Highway.
The BHP Billiton mining boom conveyor tipped free from the …

Pimps and prostitutes set to run loose all over Hedland

February 8, 2013 – 12:28 pm | Comments Off1,890 views

Hedland’s sexiest night is back this weekend with the Water Polo Association’s annual Pimps and Pros ball set to pack out the Pier Hotel on February 9.
A sell out each year, the event became an …

Shooting from the hip

February 8, 2013 – 12:23 pm | Comments Off2,585 views

If you are far too impulsive as a photographer to spend all day setting up your tripod and waiting for the perfect light, then Lomography could be for you.
Lomography is a shoot from
the hip style …

Fishing for fun on the school holidays

February 8, 2013 – 12:09 pm | Comments Off769 views

The team at the JD Hardie Youth Zone have kept young people in Port Hedland entertained during the summer school holidays, thanks to a fun-filled program that has included pebble mosaic, cooking classes, drumming workshops …

The long arm of the law to come down on stray dogs and their owners

February 8, 2013 – 12:05 pm | Comments Off1,848 views

The Town of Port Hedland’s Ranger Services will be taking a tougher approach to minimising the number of stray dogs on our streets, with an average of 55 dogs picked up by the Town’s Rangers …

Eagles land in Hedland and Newman

February 8, 2013 – 11:58 am | One Comment | 1,268 views

West Coast Eagles footballers Josh Kennedy and Dean Cox hit the Pilbara last Thursday February 7 to help Newman and Hedland students improve their sporting and study pursuits.
West Coast ruckman Cox made his way to …

Town of Port Hedland announce key priorities to achieve ‘City’ vision ahead of election

February 1, 2013 – 12:17 pm | Comments Off2,660 views

Often described as the “engine room of the Australian economy,” the Pilbara is experiencing significant and rapid growth and development, primarily as a result of the resources industry expansion. 
The Town of Port Hedland in particular …

Tom Piper set to tear roof off

February 1, 2013 – 12:11 pm | Comments Off1,860 views

YOLO events are back for the New Year and their first event will top them all with Ministry of Sound DJ Tom Piper headlining at Ibis Styles Hotel on February 16.
After a hugely successful year …

Tackle World Exmouth Fishing Report

February 1, 2013 – 12:08 pm | Comments Off1,265 views

Bernie Pilkington was fishing off Tantabiddi using a 3-kilogram line and a soft plastic lure when he got a huge run from a fish. Over 20 minutes later he finally landed a 77 centimetre chinaman …