Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Pilbara News

Heritage listing possible for rock art

Aboriginal rock art believed to be thousands of years old could soon receive world heritage listing following an assessment by the Australian Heritage Council.
February 23, 2012, 2:00 pm
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South Hedland to get facelift

BHP Billiton will build a key part of the multi-storey CBD planned for South Hedland after winning a tender to become the preferred proponent for the town centre project.
February 23, 2012, 8:00 am

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Red Dog earns Golden Collar

Koko, the loveable kelpie that brought the Pilbara wanderer Red Dog to life on the silver screen has been recognised with an international acting award for dogs.
February 23, 2012, 6:00 am

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Variety project on track

The Variety WA Pilbara charity house is nearing completion with roof and windows installed and the cladding underway.
February 22, 2012, 12:00 pm

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Driverless trains get go ahead

Rio Tinto has announced it will invest almost $500 million to convert part of its heavy haulage rail network to a driverless system.
February 22, 2012, 10:56 am

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Mine walk-off gives union a boost

The construction union boosted its foothold in the Pilbara yesterday after workers walked off the $5.1 billion Sino Iron project after a meeting with heavyweight unionist Joe McDonald.
February 22, 2012, 8:38 am

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Cursed pearl's link to SS Koombana

Next month will not only mark the 100th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Koombana, but also the disappearance of a famous piece of jewellery.
February 22, 2012, 6:00 am

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Locals stall miner's Port Hedland harbour plan

BHP Billiton's plan to build a multimillion-dollar tugboat pen at the entrance to Port Hedland harbour have been stalled by locals who rejected the mining giant's offers to buy their properties.
February 21, 2012, 6:00 am

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Grant helps garden grow

The Onslow Community Garden has used a community grant to purchase some new seedlings.
February 19, 2012, 6:00 am

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Pimps and Pros a hit

Organisers have labelled the 2012 Pimps and Pros ball an “amazing success”, with a capacity crowd and well-behaved patrons.
February 18, 2012, 8:00 am

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Bold women to go bald for charity

Losing your hair can be an uncomfortable reality for cancer sufferers, but two Karratha ladies have decided to take theirs off for charity.
February 18, 2012, 6:00 am

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New facilities enhance Pilbara Cities

Education Minister Liz Constable was on hand last week to turn the first sod on Hedland Senior High School’s new administration block.
February 17, 2012, 8:00 am

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Grylls cancels NW visit

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls has cancelled a scheduled visit to the Pilbara this weekend after injuring his back.
February 16, 2012, 1:40 pm

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iPad program a waste: Papalia

Shadow education minister Paul Papalia has labelled the State Government’s iPad rollout a waste of money, saying the focus should be on retaining quality regional teachers and helping “at risk” students.
February 16, 2012, 8:00 am

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Outrage over Dreamer's Hill permits

People will be charged about $20 to sell their vehicles at popular selling spot Dreamer’s Hill.
February 16, 2012, 6:00 am

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Labor to face a Gryll-ing?

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls would be a “fly-in, fly-out candidate” if he ran for the Pilbara seat, Opposition Leader Mark McGowan has said.
February 16, 2012, 6:00 am

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Natasha's living her passion

Pilbara-raised fly-in, fly-out worker Natasha Cann hopes her example will inspire other women in the male-dominated resource industry.
February 15, 2012, 10:00 am

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Pilbara deserves more: McGowan

A Labour government would reward Pilbara towns with a larger allocation of Royalties for Regions funding, Opposition Leader Mark McGowan pledged last week.
February 15, 2012, 8:00 am

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Gorgon cash is 'blood money'

Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Robin Chapple has labelled funding for conservation projects through the Gorgon Joint Venture as â€œblood moneyâ€
February 15, 2012, 6:00 am

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BHP wins Hedland CBD work

BHP Billiton will build a key part of the multi-storey CBD planned for South Hedland after winning a tender to become the preferred proponent for the town centre project.
February 15, 2012, 5:00 am
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