Sunday, May 26th, 2013

Pilbara News

Dust-up over Port Hedland marina

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls says the Department of Health and BHP Billiton are using the perceived health risks of iron ore dust to thwart development in Port Hedland.
May 23, 2013, 9:02 am
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New era for old pub site

Slim Dusty sang about nothing being so lonesome, morbid or dreary than a pub with no beer. This doesn't bode well for Roebourne's Victoria Hotel, which hasn't had a patron - let alone beer - for years.
May 21, 2013, 9:12 am

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Skydiver critical after Pilbara crash

A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after a skydiving accident in the Pilbara.
May 20, 2013, 11:34 am
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New public access way to Gregory Gorge

Gregory Gorge, a popular tourist spot and sacred site for the Yindjibarndi people, has re-opened.
May 15, 2013, 6:00 am

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Cat carer shortage catastrophic for kittens

A severe shortage of cat carers led to several kittens being euthanised by Karratha Veterinary Hospital last week.
May 14, 2013, 2:24 pm

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Salvos dish up friendships

The Salvation Army Karratha Corps has begun serving a weekly community lunch on Friday.
May 14, 2013, 2:06 pm

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Students track Onslow social change

Tracking the changes in Onslow is the focus of a project being run by Edith Cowan University.
May 13, 2013, 10:15 am

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Lockwood defended

A former Pilbara MP has defended embattled Nollamara Primary School principal Steve Lockwood.
May 8, 2013, 11:39 am

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Free wheeling for big sister

Trying to unicycle any significant distance would seem like a crazy idea to most, but imagine aiming to complete 15,000km while raising money for cancer research, breaking a world record and making your big sister proud.
May 8, 2013, 11:32 am

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Cattle ban hits WA farmers

WA cattle producers face almost the entire hit from the suspension at the weekend of Australia's $24 million live cattle trade with Egypt.
May 6, 2013, 8:15 am

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Mankinis add paddle power to fundraiser

The Dampier Mankini Qajaq (Kayak) Club raised almost $10,000 for the Kids Cancer Support Group at Princess Margaret Hospital, after a five-day kayaking expedition from Coral Bay to Exmouth.
May 1, 2013, 12:30 pm

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Traffic office brings change for better

In the 12 months since the Pilbara traffic office has been operating, officer in charge Sergeant Steve Scott has seen an improvement in driver behaviour.
May 1, 2013, 12:01 pm

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Science students wave flag in China

Tom Price Senior High School student Sarah Slattery won a silver medal at the 2013 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition.
April 27, 2013, 6:00 am

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Rugby clinics popular with students

Karratha Senior High School students were given the opportunity to show their rugby league talents last week when clinics were held at the school.
April 26, 2013, 6:00 am

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Iron Clad reasons to enjoy beer

Since it first traded under the title in November 1893, and 120 years on, the Iron Clad Hotel has been the heart and soul of Marble Bar.
April 26, 2013, 6:00 am

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Brothers honoured for their service to the nation

More than 30 members of the Pilbara community gathered to pay their respects to the Lockyer brothers during the Whim Creek Anzac Service on Saturday morning.
April 25, 2013, 8:00 am

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Debut novel aims to expose truth

Karratha’s Alana Munro has realised a life-long dream of being an author with the release of her first novel.
April 25, 2013, 6:00 am

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Kelly honoured for years as volunteer

A Tom Price volunteer who gives up her time for five different organisations is the winner of this month’s Pilbara News West Pilbara Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year award.
April 24, 2013, 11:57 am

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Interactive comic launches its second episode

The Roebourne community was out in force on Thursday night for the launch of Neomad Episode 2: The Last Crystal.
April 24, 2013, 11:24 am

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Students have whale of a time

Representatives from Ecocean were special guests at St Luke’s College last week.
April 24, 2013, 10:28 am

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