The Pilbara is set to be the production centre of a new cattle feed that could see greenhouse gas emissions from cattle reduced dramatically across the country.
Cain Andrews
The lawns of Port Hedland’s Spoilbank Marina jingled into life on December 7 as the community gathered for a festive celebration delivered by the Port Hedland Community Christmas Carols Working Group
Phoebe Solon
Newman Town Square twinkled with festive cheer on December 6 for the annual Christmas markets and holiday celebrations
They’ve lit up our streets and delighted passers-by, now Hedland’s favourite Christmas lights displays have also netted their creators a little extra festive cash.
Laura Newell
Fishing enthusiasts are being reminded to be aware of the rules for each location and species they are looking to hook before heading out this festive season.
Fremantle craft brewery Running with Thieves has been announced as the new operator for Port Hedland’s Yacht Club, although a date for opening hasn’t yet been revealed.
Former councillor Camilo Blanco will be able to nominate for the ToPH’s March election despite a State Administrative Tribunal decision barring him for running for council for two months.
Cain Andrews and Laura Newell
A Newman-based education engagement and attainment initiative has taken out an honour at this year’s AIM WA Pinnacle Awards.
South Hedland Aquatic Centre to reopen on Wednesday morning after five juveniles allegedly ‘forced entry’ to the facility and stole food
Former Town of Port Hedland councillor Camilo Blanco has been barred from holding a council position for two months after it was found he had failed to comply with a State Administrative Tribunal order.
Laura Newell and Cain Andrews
It was another thrilling round of Port Hedland basketball on December 5, with under-18 mixed teams going head-to-head at Wanangkura Stadium on December 5.
Port Hedland’s senior men’s cricket competition has reached fever pitch, with South Hedland Cricket Club emerging victorious in a nailbiting preliminary final against Port Hedland Cricket Club
The Port Hedland Industries Council has welcomed a fresh face this week.
The new Marine Rescue Port Hedland operations centre has reached practical completion.
Former Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae has had his microphone cut off after Town of Port Hedland commissioner Jessica Shaw ruled his comments out of order at the November ordinary council meeting.
Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto sign updated Native Title Agreement to boost collaboration, clarify mine processes, and deliver long-term benefits for the Nyiyaparli people
Newman artist Kathleen Maree Sorensen has claimed WA’s $20,000 Mid West Art Prize for her work Tuwa (Sandhills). Judges said “you will never get bored looking at this work”.
Stuart Quinn
Public transport users in Karratha and Port Hedland will be able to tag on with credit and debit cards for the first time later this month as the payment method becomes available in Perth from December 8.
Oliver Lane
Martumili Christmas sale strongest opening weekend on record
Town of Port Hedland commissioner Martin Aldridge has linked the increase of measles cases in the Pilbara to vaccine misinformation at the November council meeting.
The Town of Port Hedland has appointed Kenn Donohoe as its new acting chief executive as the search for a new permanent chief executive nears its final stages.
One young Hedland historian, Josiah Simmons, a Year 10 Hedland Senior High School student, has been selected to travel to Darwin and Singapore next April as part of the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour
Flatback turtle nesting season under way as Care For Hedland marks 22 years of monitoring
Two Pilbara remote communities — Marta Marta and Weymel — have been selected for upgrades to their power systems, introducing renewable energy into the remote communities.
