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Exmouth crash tragedy
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Tributes flow for ‘dearly loved’ Exmouth couple

An ‘adventurous power couple’ killed in a microlight plane crash in Exmouth have been remembered as ‘two of the nicest people you will ever meet’, with tributes pouring in from across Australia.

Sarah Steger and Alexander Scott

Exmouth tragedyWhat is a microlight? Expert on Exmouth crash aircraft

Microlights, similar to the one well-liked couple Mal Watt and Samantha Nuttall were flying in when they were tragically killed this week, have recently grown to popularity in Australia.

Geoffrey Thomas

REntal woesWA Labor to fast-track fix to Exmouth housing crisis

The move would see expressions of interest sought from local companies to build much-needed workers’ accommodation on State-owned land

Sam Jones & Caitlyn Watts

Doctor shortageHopes cash lure will swell Karratha GP ranks

Local government documents noted there were 11 GPs within the Karratha region, fewer than half the target of 24.

Caitlyn Watts

Vote winner?WA Nats reveal their election promises to the Pilbara

The Nationals lost the Pilbara seat to Labor in 2017. Now they have revealed the ideas they hope will win it back

Alexander Scott

Social galleryIN PICTURES: Karratha Falcons family fun day

The Karratha Falcons Football and Sporting Club hosted a family fun open day recently to show the community what sporting opportunities the club can offer.

Caitlyn Watts

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Beloved Exmouth couple killed in tragic plane crash

The small North West community of Exmouth has been left heartbroken after a much-loved couple were killed in a horror microlight plane crash south of town.

Alexander Scott & Tom Zaunmayr

Investigation continuesMan who died at dialysis site a “kind-natured sparky”

Police and the WA Health Department are investigating how a man died at the Pilbara facility after being found by staff on Monday morning.

Caitlyn Watts

Business bluesFood van incursion puts Dampier Mermaid trade at risk

Pub owner Nick Bond says the increase in mobile traders in Dampier since the council’s new stallholder and street trading policy came into effect has hit local business’ bottom lines

Caitlyn Watts

Familiar faceMcLeod’s Daughters star pops into Karratha

Pollard went to primary school in Karratha and has appeared on Home and Away, Packed to the Rafters, and Underbelly to name a few

Caitlyn Watts

Recovery underwayTwo dead in Exmouth microlight plane crash

The alarm was raised about 4.30pm yesterday after the plane failed to return to the Exmouth aerodrome.

Tom Zaunmayr

New ownersKangan, Yandeyarra for sublease after cattle deaths

Pilbara’s Mugarinya Community Association and the State Government have started a search for new owners after cattle welfare issue two years ago.

Jenne Brammer

Right of passageJump up’s days numbered as Burrup road plan progresses

The City of Karratha has confirmed the notorious 20m rocky hill leading to some of the region’s most isolated beaches, will be demolished to create an access road to Conzinc Bay

Alexander Scott

Be betterRoebourne Aboriginal artists in copyright fight

Wangaba Roebourne Art Group in January revealed it would stop selling copyright for individual works because of what it described as an “unfair” playing field

Tom Zaunmayr

Lick of paintRelic of Wittenoom to be restored to former glory

The truck, stationed at the now-abandoned town from the 1970s until the early 2000s, has been purchased by the Shire of Ashburton to be restored and housed at the new emergency services precinct

Alexander Scott

‘Deep regret’Rio chairman falls on sword after Juukan tragedy

In this morning’s bombshell announcement, Simon Thompson said he was ultimately accountable for the failings that led to the blasting of the ancient site in the Pilbara.

Daniel Newell

Coastal deploymentMinderoo’s smart buoys to monitor WA marine heatwave

Eight buoys will be placed along the coast from the North West to Perth to provide monitoring allowing scientists to build predictive models and inform the public about the impacts of ocean warming

Caitlyn Watts

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WA Govt, Rio Tinto to fund Tom Price Hospital rebuild

The ageing and run down Tom Price hospital will finally be replaced with a $32 million fit for purpose facility.

Alexander Scott

BasketballOutlaws claim minor flag

The Outlaws are the Karratha Basketball Association minor premiers after dominating Cyclone Development in the final round of the regular season.

Alexander Scott

CricketHawks flying high on unbeaten streak

Round four of the West Pilbara Cricket Association’s T20 tournament saw Nickol Hawks maintain their winning run and remain undefeated this season.

Nick Lewis

Rottnest swimKarratha swimmers tame gruelling race

Avid Pilbara swimmers took to the water to participate in this year’s Rottnest Island virtual swim.

Alexander Scott

Hollywood guestsExmouth chief says Bana will ‘have a whale of a time’

Hot on the heels of being named WA’s top tourist destination by a leading travel website, Exmouth has declared it is ready for the arrival of Hollywood superstar Eric Bana.

Ben O'Shea

Pilbara vaccine roll-outPilbara vaccine roll-out date announced

The date for the Pilbara to begin receiving the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine has been announced, with the Hedland clinic to launch on March 8.

Alexander Scott

Jail sparedSuspended jail term for thief who spat at guard

A Karratha man who spat in a security guard's mouth at the height of the coronavirus pandemic and threatened to “rape and mutilate” shopping centre staff has been spared jail.

Caitlyn Watts