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Inclusive communityNew wheelchair to bolster inclusivity in Karratha

The purchase of a new purpose-built wheelchair will soon bolster opportunities for people living with disability in Karratha to connect with the wider community and participate in recreational activities.

Cheyanne Enciso

Dangerous recreationData reveals demographic most at risk bushwalking in WA

A new study from ECU has revealed the potentially life-threatening risks of bushwalking during summer and which demographic is most at risk.

Sam Jones

Bird findBird is the word after rare sighting

A passionate bird photographer has managed to grab a snap of a type of bird not seen in Roebourne for at least 18 years.

Cheyanne Enciso

Border closurePremium‘Bloody mess’: Pilbara businesses react to border delay

Business leaders in the Pilbara have reacted cautiously to the indefinite delay of the opening of WA’s hard border while a local publican described the situation as a “bloody mess.” 

Alexander Scott & Mia Burgess

Long way homeThe German walking his way around the North West

Walking around the world is not how everyone pictures retirement, but that is exactly what a 71-year-old German has spent the past five years doing.

Alexander Scott

Rise upPremiumPilbara’s Hamilton star reflects on award win

The Pilbara theatre star has described winning a top theatre award for his performance of James Madison and Hercules Mulligan in the Australian production of Hamilton the Musical as “humbling” and “unreal”.

Alexander Scott

Health equality PremiumPilbara woman’s First Nations health drive leads to Canberra

Kariyarra, Banyjima woman Sheniese Hall is using her knowledge and her voice in the country’s capital to help create policies that prioritise health equality for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders.

Mia Burgess

Fresh twistAcclaimed Rwandan performer coming to Karratha

A charismatic comedian and performer will bring his critically acclaimed show to Karratha as part of this year’s Red Earth Arts Festival.

Alexander Scott

Ningaloo documentaryPremiumTim Winton reveals latest Ningaloo project

Western Australia’s top author shares his love of the picturesque Ningaloo reef and its wildlife as part of a new three-part documentary to air next year.

Alexander Scott

Electric dreams BHP to purchase four battery-electric locomotives

BHP is set to purchase four new battery-electric locomotives to trial on the company’s WA iron ore rail network.

Mia Burgess

Hedland CrimeWoman seriously assaulted in South Hedland

A 35-year-old Camballin man has been charged with Aggirvated Grieveous Bodily Harm after an incident occured on Wednesday evening in South Hedland. 

Mia Burgess

Pluto saleWoodside complete 49 per cent sale of Pluto Train 2

Oil and gas giant Woodside has completed the sale of a 49 per cent non-operating participating interest in the proposed Pluto Train 2 to a global infrastructure investor.

Alexander Scott

Maxi VaxiPilbara COVID vax bus off to promising start

WA Police have brought three of their highly regarded police officers out of retirement to assist in a three week vaccine push in the region as we head toward’s the state’s Feburary 5 open date.

Mia Burgess

Unsung HeroesPremiumNW health workers set for huge award haul

A remarkable 12 health workers in the North West  have been nominated for awards ranging from clinical leadership to the coveted GP of the year

Tom Zaunmayr

Girl almightyPremiumPilbara workers among Women in Resources awards finalists

A handful of women working in the Pilbara are among the finalists in the running for the WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy’s Women in Resources Awards.

Cheyanne Enciso

New lease on lifeExmouth makers’ sessions to encourage repurposing, recycling

From learning how to sew to exploring sustainable living, Exmouth locals will be encouraged to repurpose and recycle at several makers’ sessions over January and February.

Cheyanne Enciso

Aussie spirit Family events on offer for Ashburton locals on Australia Day

Community members in the Shire of Ashburton have been invited to celebrate Australia Day by participating in a variety of free family-friendly events across the district on January 26.

Cheyanne Enciso

rains are here A dusty welcome to the wet season in Hedland

The wet season finally greeted Port Hedland on Saturday evening, as a wild dust and thunderstorm hit the town

Mia Burgess

Retrial orderedPremiumWhy O’Leary ‘builder bashing’ case is going back to court

Two brothers found guilty of the violent Karratha restaurant bashing of a former colleague-turned-rival builder, have had their verdicts overturned in a successful appeal.

Alexander Scott

Youth crimePremiumAnother town, another forum as crime spirals in WA’s North

While youth crime in Hedland may be far from a new issue, police say the spike in crime in town is   ‘unexpected’.

Mia Burgess

Federal electionPremiumShark Bay resident named as Greens Durack candidate

A Shark Bay resident and Malgana woman has been named by the Greens as their candidate to take on incumbent Durack MHR Melissa Price at the next Federal Election

Alexander Scott

Price hikePremiumLocal mum’s plea for cheaper childcare in Wickham

A Wickham mother has pleaded for minimal future increases and transparency in daycare prices as data reveals Wickham to be one of the most expensive suburbs for childcare in WA.

Cheyanne Enciso

Standing upPremiumThe Pilbara kid putting an end to bullying

Kohbi’s advocacy against bullying, as well as his extensive volunteering and fundraising efforts have earned him a nomination for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards.

Mia Burgess

Bushfire readyPremiumKariyarra Corporation tickled pink with new water carrier

The Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation’s new 14,000-litre bulk water carrier is the first purpose-built Aboriginal-owned vehicle of its kind. 

Mia Burgess